The Spirited 11th Hour ...

["El Gran Magnifico"]

Without that 78 year old movie, Disney would be a business that did not exist. Its success saved the company. Just because an 8 year old doesn't know that doesn't mean it's not important.

You're close. SW's re-release (10 years after the original) kept the company afloat. Cindy saved Disney...not Snow.

 

[MuteSuperstar]

Absolutely I give them credit for that should-be-a-given accomplishment.. I said I thought it was a good addition even though I think the ride is extremely underwhelming.

 

[MuteSuperstar]

I'm even ok with the length, I just think it could have used even 1 or 2 more show scenes at the very least. It's fine. It's meant for the younger ones and it works perfectly well to that end. But 3 years to build that? Sheesh.

 

[Mike S]

I'm even ok with the length, I just think it could have used even 1 or 2 more show scenes at the very least. It's fine. It's meant for the younger ones and it works perfectly well to that end. But 3 years to build that? Sheesh.

2 years, 6 months, and 29 days actually. I've done the math before, search my posts.

 

[MuteSuperstar]

Thank you. I thought maybe I was rounding up a bit too high, but that's still an awfully long time.

 

[Mike S]

Thank you. I thought maybe I was rounding up a bit too high, but that's still an awfully long time.

23 days more than Diagon Alley going by the dates of the official openings.

 

[MuteSuperstar]

Cindy saved Disney...not Snow.

A fair point. One could make an argument for either, or both.

 

[BalooChicago]

Incoming rumors of a cheap Zootopia overlay for a classic attraction.

But I like Splash how it is!

 

[BrianLo]

No the point is not obvious...when Disney spends millions of dollars building out Fantasyland.....Spends a couple million building a new ride around the Dwarfs and heavily markets it on Disney Channel and Disney Jr. To a kid, guess what? It's something new.

You can revel in your 78 year old book all you want...but then let's take into account that Snow Queen (which is what Frozen is based on...read the book...which you probably haven't) was published a 172 years ago. Now to an 8 year old ask them...Is Frozen a New Movie. Keep living in Never Never Land. Maybe Pan will come visit you soon.

I'm really not sure what point(s) you are trying to make anymore.

Was it Spirit's schtick is too aggressive? So apparently has become yours.

Was it Millenials freak out and use too much hyperbole? You might want to revisit your recent stream of consciousness.

It's not that I don't think you may have had good points, but I am sick of reading overreactions (from either side of the Doom and Gloom or Pixie Dust Fence).

 

[Goofyernmost]

Honestly seeing yet another "Disney is a business" post just makes my blood boil, so I better step away from this thread for a while. You either get it or you don't. And the "Disney is a business" people do. not. get. it. And never will, clearly.

On the other hand, those of us that are aware that Disney is a business feel that the Pixie Dusted deniers are the ones that do. not. get. it. We understand that this is no longer Walt Disney's operation. That it relies on stockholders to finance the growth of what is indeed a company. A big impersonal company. We only have power via our wallets, but, collectively, we know that the place still provides a fun, unique place to be. Oh, we get it alright. We get that it is a different world now. We also realize that in spite of it being a world of fantasy, it sits right smack dab in the middle of the real world.

Will the way that the company is run eventually mean it's doom? Could be, but, exactly what power do you think we have over it. If you're rich perhaps you could buy the place and run it the way you feel it should be run, until then all the wringing of the hands that you can muster will not change anything. You do. not. get. it. though, to bad. Try and keep your boiling blood under control. A person could hurt themselves with that much stress.

 

[BrianLo]

But I like Splash how it is!

No, no. That's so Disney circa 2015.

It's going to overlay Mission: Space, obviously.

 

["El Gran Magnifico"]

I'm really not sure what point(s) you are trying to make anymore.

Was it Spirit's schtick is too aggressive? So apparently has become yours.

Was it Millenials freak out and use too much hyperbole? You might want to revisit your recent stream of consciousness.

Spirit's schtick was pure nonsense. Millenials although for the most part are irresponsible and lack any type of accountability...do not freak me out. I'm actually amused at their outlook on things. No revisiting necessary...thanks for asking.

 

[thehowiet]

Spirit's schtick was pure nonsense. Millenials although for the most part are irresponsible and lack any type of accountability...do not freak me out. I'm actually amused at their outlook on things. No revisiting necessary...thanks for asking.

You're quite the paradoxical individual, aren't you? One minute you're talking about how Disney needs to keep up with the times, the next minute you're disparaging our youth. Fascinating.

 

[Mike S]

But I like Splash how it is!

We all do but by the same logic that defends GotToT Song of the South is not long for this Disney World. I pretty much expect it.

 

[Mike S]

You're quite the paradoxical individual, aren't you? One minute you're talking about how Disney needs to keep up with the times, the next minute you're disparaging our youth. Fascinating.

Talkin' 'bout my generation.

 

[NearTheEars]

Spirit's schtick was pure nonsense. Millenials although for the most part are irresponsible and lack any type of accountability...do not freak me out. I'm actually amused at their outlook on things. No revisiting necessary...thanks for asking.

I'm not his biggest fan (mostly because of his boastful writing style and sometimes crystal clear agenda) but it's worth pointing out that @WDW1974 has brought positive news to this forum, and his track record is impeccable. Unfortunately the GOTG-ToT rumors and the uncertainty surrounding Shanghai have tipped the scales of late.

Prior to that, this place was buzzing with Star Wars and Toy Story news. Heck, many had even started to give Pandora a chance. It was nice while it lasted.

 

[olie64]

Talkin' 'bout my generation.

Mine too.

 

["El Gran Magnifico"]

You're quite the paradoxical individual, aren't you? One minute you're talking about how Disney needs to keep up with the times, the next minute you're disparaging our youth. Fascinating.

Reading comprehension is apparently not your forte. Disney, as all companies, individuals etc... need to evolve.

Millennials are the entitlement generation.

The two are not intertwined. There is no correlation of any significance between Disney as a Corporation and a millennial. The fact that you have made made a correlation between these two unrelated entities just screams out "it's all about me". Eventually you will realize...it's not.

Fascinating isn't it?

 

[thehowiet]

Reading comprehension is apparently not your forte. Disney, as all companies, individuals etc... need to evolve.

Millennials are the entitlement generation.

The two are not intertwined. There is no correlation of any significance between Disney as a Corporation and a millennial. The fact that you have made made a correlation between these two unrelated entities just screams out "it's all about me". Eventually you will realize...it's not.

Fascinating isn't it?

Stupendous.

That hug is still on the table, by the way.

 

[Mike S]

Stupendous.

That hug is still on the table, by the way.

Careful, he might sting you.