The Spirited Seventh Heaven ...

[Animaniac93-98]

So who thought it was a good idea to get rid of Box Office Mojo?

 

[the.dreamfinder]

So who thought it was a good idea to get rid of Box Office Mojo?

EDIT: I'm really hoping this is just poorly planned site maintenance, but that seems like wishful thinking.

 

[stevehousse]

Speaking of Fincher, I did not like Gone Girl. I found it boring and the longer the movie went on, the plot became more stupid. The acting was good though.

 

[71jason]

Spirited Thursday Musings:

It used to be that Los Angeles was the city of broken dreams, but I see just as much of that mindset in O-Town. No, moving near WDW doesn't give you a life. It may prevent you from having one, but that's it.

QFT. Nothing against the rest of your post, but this is the reason I liked it. It's a pleasant enough city, but it's not a viable reset button for your life. And the longer you stay down here, the more damage you to do to your finances and potentially your mental health.

 

[Darth Sidious]

ABC is routinely third in ratings... They greenlight a lot of questionable shows, meanwhile it seems CBS a rarely picks one unworthy of being in their lineup.

EDIT: However, I do enjoy some shows ABC has in the lineup that just simply haven't caught on. Agent Carter actually looks really interesting with a ton of potential since it's not going to be tied to the current MCU timeline but rather it will be complimentary.

 

[SirNim]

So who thought it was a good idea to get rid of Box Office Mojo?

Yeah, this could be a problem... :/
I saw the IMDB redirect and it's nowhere near as comprehensive... :/

 

[ford91exploder]

Something has got to give at some point.

For a lot of DVC folks it already has, They are renting a car and not visiting parks or dining onsite.

 

[ford91exploder]

I love Fincher's work but am relieved this proposed project never worked out. Some films just shouldn't be remade, 20,000 Leagues is one of them for me. I don't think even Fincher could get a performance out of an actor that could equal, never mind emulate, James Mason's Captain Nemo.

No TWDC should not do a redo, 20K with James Mason was and IS an absolutely AMAZING movie.

 

[ford91exploder]

It was a lot more recent for me, in fact, there are still great restaurants on property, just none in the parks. Sanaa, and the wave are 2 of my favs. Other than that, I'm right on board with you.

I wouldn't dream of getting the dining plan again. That was a perfect example of how they took something pretty good and completely ruined it.

Agree - The DDP especially the DxDP was an outstanding value for years and it allowed you to basically eat your way through Disney, But with the decline in quality there are very few places I want to eat at Disney anymore most of it is food you can find at the local Golden Corral or Sizzler if you go 'Disney Upscale' now its a cash grab only because the underlying VALUE has been taken away.

Most of this of course is because all the business units are now separate profit centers so they all focus their efforts on improving their respective 'bottom line' with no regard for the guest experience.

 

[ford91exploder]

ABC is routinely third in ratings... They grew light a lot of questionable shows, meanwhile it seems CBS a rarely picks one unworthy of being in their lineup.

It's the TWDC disease - They are doing a financial analysis of the show (does it appeal to advertisers, how cheap is it to make, etc ) rather than doing something creative and SELLING it to advertisers.

 

[stevehousse]

Speaking of CBS, anyone catch the new show Stalker! It's very edge of your seat! I like it!

 

[stevehousse]

Also about ABC, their new shows this season don't really thrill me! Selfie is stupid, blackish is funny but I don't see myself DVRing it too much.

I just wish they wouldn't have cancelled B in apt 23. It was funny and raunchy!

 

[tirian]

@WDW1974 @wdwmagic @The Mom

I thought you'd enjoy this: it's now scientifically proven that Internet trolls have...issues...

http://www.cnet.com/news/web-trolls-are-narcissists-sadists-and-psychopaths-says-study/

 

[aladdin2007]

this is a bit off topic really but anyone know if all the temp frozen party "stuff" like the banners and ld screens, arches, and what not is gone from the studios and hollywood boulevard yet?

 

[tirian]

Agree - The DDP especially the DxDP was an outstanding value for years and it allowed you to basically eat your way through Disney, But with the decline in quality there are very few places I want to eat at Disney anymore most of it is food you can find at the local Golden Corral or Sizzler if you go 'Disney Upscale' now its a cash grab only because the underlying VALUE has been taken away.

Most of this of course is because all the business units are now separate profit centers so they all focus their efforts on improving their respective 'bottom line' with no regard for the guest experience.

For the years I enjoyed a CM discount, I didn't understand the online complaints about the dining plan. It seemed great to me because I only paid about $28/day. Now I work elsewhere and would have to pay full price, and WOW! it's insane. I saw $68/day online. The food quality is decent, but nowhere close to $30/meal. That price is crazy anywhere.

 

[AEfx]

Don't forget Monster Mansion/Plantation being the best dark ride that's ever been built at any Six Flags.

That is very cool! Thanks for posting it. It's like Splash Mountain and HM mashed up with a touch of Pinocchio from DLR. What a neat little ride.

 

[the.dreamfinder]

@WDW1974 @wdwmagic @The Mom

I thought you'd enjoy this: it's now scientifically proven that Internet trolls have...issues...

http://www.cnet.com/news/web-trolls-are-narcissists-sadists-and-psychopaths-says-study/

You should see gamergate.

 

[AEfx]

For the years I enjoyed a CM discount, I didn't understand the online complaints about the dining plan. It seemed great to me because I only paid about $28/day. Now I work elsewhere and would have to pay full price, and WOW! it's insane. I saw $68/day online. The food quality is decent, but nowhere close to $30/meal.

And don't forget, it also has been downgraded quite a bit from what it first was. I think a lot of the complaints come from the higher price/less for your money factor.

The early version had 1 Sit-Down which included App and Dessert plus gratuity (though of course I always gave a cash tip too, especially with Free Dining - I mean, how can you get a bill for $200 at CRT wiped and not throw down some cash for the staff, unless your Lovely Lou Mongello), plus I believe you also got 2 snacks/day if I recall correctly. On top of that, very very few restaurants were 2 credits, I know CRT was not originally (and that was back when they were a la carte).

Even when you paid for it, back then I think it was like $37/day, and it was definitely worth it. Now that it's nearly double the price and they have cut the benefits so (though, I have to say, a lot of folks commented it was too much food to begin with, though that doesn't excuse the huge price hike), it's really just a pre-pay plan and not a "deal" - you actually have to "work" to make sure you get your money worth.

 

[ParentsOf4]

And don't forget, it also has been downgraded quite a bit from what it first was. I think a lot of the complaints come from the higher price/less for your money factor.

The early version had 1 Sit-Down which included App and Dessert plus gratuity (though of course I always gave a cash tip too, especially with Free Dining - I mean, how can you get a bill for $200 at CRT wiped and not throw down some cash for the staff, unless your Lovely Lou Mongello), plus I believe you also got 2 snacks/day if I recall correctly. On top of that, very very few restaurants were 2 credits, I know CRT was not originally (and that was back when they were a la carte).

Even when you paid for it, back then I think it was like $37/day, and it was definitely worth it. Now that it's nearly double the price and they have cut the benefits so (though, I have to say, a lot of folks commented it was too much food to begin with, though that doesn't excuse the huge price hike), it's really just a pre-pay plan and not a "deal" - you actually have to "work" to make sure you get your money worth.

When introduced in 2005, the Disney Dining Plan (DDP) cost $35/night and included one Table Service (TS) meal consisting of appetizer, non-alcoholic beverage, main course, dessert, and 18% gratuity, one Quick Service (QS) meal consisting of non-alcoholic beverage, main course, and dessert, and one snack.

This year, the DDP costs over $60 while the TS appetizer & 18% gratuity are no longer included.

When those are taken into account, the price of the DDP has doubled in 9 years.

Meanwhile, Median Household Income is only up around 15% over the same period.

 

[Nemo14]

When introduced in 2005, the Disney Dining Plan (DDP) cost $35/night and included one Table Service (TS) meal consisting of appetizer, non-alcoholic beverage, main course, dessert, and 18% gratuity, one Quick Service (QS) meal consisting of non-alcoholic beverage, main course, and dessert, and one snack.

This year, the DDP costs over $60 while the TS appetizer & 18% gratuity are no longer included.

When those are taken into account, the price of the DDP has doubled in 9 years.

Meanwhile, Median Household Income is only up around 15% over the same period.

and food prices have been severely inflated to make the dining plan appear to be a good deal.