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flynnibus

flynnibus

Premium Member
WDWFigment said:
What I'm saying is that I think it's difficult to execute theme AND luxury simultaneously in-room
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Try a hotel like the Venetian...

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doctornick

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StarBurst said:
was hoping wdw74 would have dropped that big news here by now:bored:
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My guess is that the "Big news" has something to do with changes intended to increase on site stays -- the most likely IMHO being some change to FP+ to give extra ones to on site (at least Deluxe and/or Moderate guests).

He specifically mentioned that it didn't have anything to do with any of the IPs we think might be coming to the parks as attractions. And he mentioned that it was something that @ParentsOf4 will like, who is someone constantly harping about how TDO needs to do something to drive resort occupancy. He also said that Disney won't be happy with the info being out there, which is probably the case if he talks about something that is driven by falling occupancy rates on property -- Disney doesn't like to admit when things are not doing as well as in the past (who does, really, though?).
 
Animaniac93-98

Animaniac93-98

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The news tonight?

Lou is hosting the reboot of The Wonderful World of Disney premiering this fall on ABC. His recent TV and media appearences are part of his "training" to fill Walt's shoes. Excerpt from an upcoming blog post on this news:

"Lou and Walt have a lot in common" remarks ABC President, Ben Sherwood. "Both are innovators in their respective fields and have the dynamic charsima needed to take on this important role."

"We believe with Lou as our host the Disney brand will become stronger than ever, and an entire new generation will fall in love with re-imaginings of our great classics like "The Absent-Minded Professor", starring Nick Cannon in the title role, and Shia Labeouf in his triumphant return to Disney."






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doctornick

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aladdin2007 said:
He also said its going to anger a lot of us and its nothing to get excited about,,,so, yeah Im not all that excited myself lol.
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Right. I think this forum has a large proportion of people who are APs or stay off site typically, who would be potentially hurt by given advantages to on site guests (like extra FP+).
 
aladdin2007

aladdin2007

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Animaniac93-98 said:
The news tonight?

Lou is hosting the reboot of The Wonderful World of Disney premiering this fall on ABC. His recent TV and media appearences are part of his "training" to fill Walt's shoes. Excerpt from an upcoming blog post on this news:

"Lou and Walt have a lot in common" remarks ABC President, Ben Sherwood. "Both are innovators in their respective fields and have the dynamic charsima needed to take on this important role."

"We believe with Lou as our host the Disney brand will become stronger than ever, and an entire new generation will fall in love with re-imaginings of our great classics like "The Absent-Minded Professor", starring Nick Cannon in the title role, and Shia Labeouf in his triumphant return to Disney."






;)
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and no Pollyana reboot starring Miley Cyrus? :facepalm:
 
CDavid

CDavid

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I invariably get misty eyed during the conclusion of The American Adventure; Nice to know I'm not alone. The real point, though, is that we need more attractions like this. The nostalgia which Walt Disney World lives on today was formed through an emotional attachment, as opposed to how fast the ride spins or drops or even application of the latest 'hot' IP.

Given a choice between something which entertains primarily through physical thrills (the tallest, fastest coasters, etc.) or an attraction which forges an emotional connection, the thrilling ride simply can't hold a candle. Whether the tear inducing American Adventure, the inspiration of Horizons, adoration for the original Journey into Imagination, or the spectacle of Spaceship Earth these are the experiences which once defined both Epcot Center and a pinnacle of Disney creativity.

IP based attractions are certainly popular and far more marketable, but do they speak to our emotions in any similar manner?
 
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doctornick

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CDavid said:
I invariably get misty eyed during the conclusion of The American Adventure; Nice to know I'm not alone. The real point, though, is that we need more attractions like this. The nostalgia which Walt Disney World lives on today was formed through an emotional attachment, as opposed to how fast the ride spins or drops or even application of the latest 'hot' IP.

Given a choice between something which entertains primarily through physical thrills (the tallest, fastest coasters, etc.) or an attraction which forges an emotional connection, the thrilling ride simply can't hold a candle. Whether the tear inducing American Adventure, the inspiration of Horizons, adoration for the original Journey into Imagination, or the spectacle of Spaceship Earth these are the experiences which once defined both Epcot Center and a pinnacle of Disney creativity.

IP based attractions are certainly popular and far more marketable, but do they speak to our emotions in any similar manner?
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Amen. And that's why I don't like it when people complain about Disney not being "innovative" with trying to come up with the latest and greatest ride system. I mean, that's cool if they can develop something new and exciting, but I think it is more important to have a quality experience that resonates with the guest -- no matter what the system used. I'd love to see new rides with 1960's era tech if they were as immersive and engaging as HM and POTC (or the bulk of the original Epcot stuff).
 
Fantasmicguy

Fantasmicguy

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Animaniac93-98 said:
The news tonight?

Lou is hosting the reboot of The Wonderful World of Disney premiering this fall on ABC. His recent TV and media appearences are part of his "training" to fill Walt's shoes. Excerpt from an upcoming blog post on this news:

"Lou and Walt have a lot in common" remarks ABC President, Ben Sherwood. "Both are innovators in their respective fields and have the dynamic charsima needed to take on this important role."

"We believe with Lou as our host the Disney brand will become stronger than ever, and an entire new generation will fall in love with re-imaginings of our great classics like "The Absent-Minded Professor", starring Nick Cannon in the title role, and Shia Labeouf in his triumphant return to Disney."






;)
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Stop that.You're hurting me.Literaly
 
yoyoflamingo

yoyoflamingo

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WDW1974 said:
That's true enough.

We stayed at the Grand Cali Villas for the first time in May. The unit (a studio) was largely beautiful and well-kept, but the king bed had a giant bedspread on it that was the same design the hotel opened with in 2001. It's just a tired look.

Disney has gotten so far behind in the resort game. And theming is definitely suffering.

Great example: the toilets in Dixie Landings lobby and public areas were all recently redone (could be a few years now as I hadn't been there for quite a while). Instead of the old-style and thematically appropriate pull chains with the tanks up high, they went with the typical every day. And instead of deep wall treatments that made it feel Southern, they went with bright purples and golds in wall paper that make the place look like someone vaguely decorated their bathroom for Mardi Gras. Sure, it looks new ... but it fits only slightly more than turning 500 rooms into Disney Princess rooms that have absolutely nothing to do with the theme of the resort.
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I didn't realize they had taken away the pull chain toilets. That was a great little detail and one of the things that made the "Disney difference." It makes you wonder how often they even think about decisions like that nowadays before ripping them out. It's all about cost saving in any way they can, and that's depressing.
 

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