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The "Legoland" Effect
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jt04
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I mostly agree. Of course, I'm pretty sure nobody wants to "kill the mouse". Especially the local non-Disney parks. Since they are much more dependent on Disney than vice versa.
I think what everyone should hope for is an even more dynamic Florida tourist industry where everyone prospers. And that is going to take WDW being "motivated" to bring back their "A Game". And I think they will because they will have to. Then everyone wins.
I mostly agree. Of course, I'm pretty sure nobody wants to "kill the mouse". Especially the local non-Disney parks. Since they are much more dependent on Disney than vice versa.
I think what everyone should hope for is an even more dynamic Florida tourist industry where everyone prospers. And that is going to take WDW being "motivated" to bring back their "A Game". And I think they will because they will have to. Then everyone wins.
It's burning my hands as I type this, but I agree. Heightened competition is probably one of the few ways Disney is going to continue improving their product in Florida.
Now I'm off to soak my hands in pure aloe.....
NJDVCMembers
Member
I'm just waiting for "Erector-Set-Land" so I can re-live the good old days before child safety was an issue. I can go there and slice my fingers open on tin and sheet metal parts and then assemble them with nuts and bolt while removing skin from my knuckles.... aaahhhhh... the good old days. When toys really taught you something... like keeping up on your tetanus shots.
Legos are for children covered in bubble-wrap... rusty metal erector sets were toys to make a boy a man!
Legos are for children covered in bubble-wrap... rusty metal erector sets were toys to make a boy a man!
scpergj
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Add the Jacksonville metro area and you add another 1 million plus - 2:20 away.
culturenthrills
Well-Known Member
I think that alot of people on here totally forget that a large amount of people vacationing in central florida do not stay on Disney property. I know that maybe shocking to some but it is true. These are the people that Disney will lose and they make up a pretty large part of their attendance. That is who they are worrying about losing. They cannot survive alone on people who stay on property.
trr1
Well-Known Member
I choose Disney
Several years ago, a woman approached Pepsi with Coke's secret formula. Pepsi immediately contacted Coke and helped set up a sting. The woman was charged by the FBI, and Coke and Pepsi returned to being fierce competitors. While there are other factors involved in the anecdote, brands exist to differentiate products. Without brands there would be no consumer choice.
Disney needs US/IoA/etc so it can be Disney. US/IoA/etc need Disney so they can be US/IoA/etc. Competition is important to these parks because it reinforces their brands. Disney is families, US/IoA is teens, Lego is young kids, and so on. Because the others exist, each is able to capture a share of the market.
Absolutely none of the parks have an incentive to destroy the others, especially going after Disney. The other parks benefit from Disney's brand which draws families and its shortcomings which some say alienate teens. In return, Disney knows that none of the other parks are week draws on their own so they will get US/IoA's customers too.
While Disney has evolved into a conglomerate, they are still a parks business. They just have to be able (like it or not) to justify building in the parks to shareholders. People like to gripe and complain but the executives in the parks are there because on some level they enjoy the business. Sometimes business plays a bigger role than the fans would like but it’s necessary for the parks' survival. The reality is everyone is fighting for resources, especially in this economy.
As perverse as it sounds, WDW has to fall behind so it can get the attention necessary to retake its position on top. The concept of a "theme park war" makes for great marketing, but in reality, improving every Florida park benefits the others. It is possible the perception exists to get money pumped into the park by investors. You are more likely to get funds if you HAVE to beat the Mouse or kick the Spinning Globe.
I realize this may not be a very satisfying opinion for some.
This may not be a very satisfying opinion for some, but I think it’s a reasonably realistic assessment.
Disney needs US/IoA/etc so it can be Disney. US/IoA/etc need Disney so they can be US/IoA/etc. Competition is important to these parks because it reinforces their brands. Disney is families, US/IoA is teens, Lego is young kids, and so on. Because the others exist, each is able to capture a share of the market.
Absolutely none of the parks have an incentive to destroy the others, especially going after Disney. The other parks benefit from Disney's brand which draws families and its shortcomings which some say alienate teens. In return, Disney knows that none of the other parks are week draws on their own so they will get US/IoA's customers too.
While Disney has evolved into a conglomerate, they are still a parks business. They just have to be able (like it or not) to justify building in the parks to shareholders. People like to gripe and complain but the executives in the parks are there because on some level they enjoy the business. Sometimes business plays a bigger role than the fans would like but it’s necessary for the parks' survival. The reality is everyone is fighting for resources, especially in this economy.
As perverse as it sounds, WDW has to fall behind so it can get the attention necessary to retake its position on top. The concept of a "theme park war" makes for great marketing, but in reality, improving every Florida park benefits the others. It is possible the perception exists to get money pumped into the park by investors. You are more likely to get funds if you HAVE to beat the Mouse or kick the Spinning Globe.
I realize this may not be a very satisfying opinion for some.
This may not be a very satisfying opinion for some, but I think it’s a reasonably realistic assessment.
EpcotServo
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EPCOT Explorer
New Member
EPCOT is considered a "local" park. Like Disneyland. They REALLY should be treating it as such.
/OnlythingI'mgettingfromthisthread.
/OnlythingI'mgettingfromthisthread.
No, but I can remember the first time I drove past my first "South of the Border" sign on I95 heading down to WDW. Or does that not really count?
EPCOT Explorer
New Member
No, but I can remember the first time I drove past my first "South of the Border" sign on I95 heading down to WDW. Or does that not really count?
Counts for everything!! :lol: Love seeing that on our trips North! :lol:
SirGoofy
Member
Ugh, do I loathe the South of the Border signs. I remember Dad and I's first actual drive to WDW. We celebrated the minute we saw the last one.
They were truly only good for me in the fact that I actually knew how long it was until I reached the NC-SC border. Because, for such a thin state (north-south) that's one loooong drive down I95 from Northern Virginia....
EPCOT Explorer
New Member
They are horribly hysterical :lol:
