The time has come.....

[Tod&BigMamaOdie]

In my experiences at WDW and above all that we've discussed (actually, for the most part, I have just "read") in many threads, what would truly make my visit more magical would be if wait times could be reduced to below 20 minutes for all attractions. 30 minutes max. That would be quite an undertaking, to understate it, but...

 

[bubbles1812]

Ok. For those who have noticed my posts, I am pretty critical of where Disney is today and have noticed a pretty big drop in quality over the last few years. I don't find NFE very impressive compared to what it could have been, many of the refurbs are done in a half assed way, and I don't see TDO being anything other than the cheap bastards they've been for the past several as well, unless there is a radical change in leadership. But I don't think picketing will do anything or posting on their facebook page. I think the magic is still there but it's just diminished some. NextGen, as much as I don't like it, is something I know that is here to stay. No one spends a billion dollars and doesn't use it for a least some time...if it backfires (something I think is a possible) we could see it go away but there is no stopping that beast now.

 

[IanDLBZF]

Event canceled, topic locking please?

 

[MagicMike]

I know it seems silly that I'm writing you this letter now, given that I really have no idea what NextGen actually consists of, or how it may or may not benefit me, but it just feels as though it's going to be un-magical, and I have to go with my gut feeling, rather than wait to see what comes of this.

Agreed

Sometimes change is a good thing. I would suggest at least a "wait and see" attitude for NexGen. If Disney is willing to invest this much money, I'm willing to see what they can do.

"Moving away from needing to buy individual tickets per ride and instituting an all inclusive park ticket will ruin WDW! The parks are being mismanaged into the ground!" - Someone in 1982

 

[Tod&BigMamaOdie]

I personally applaud your enthusiasm, passion, and effort but my belief is that it will take someone(s) (new) in charge within TDO or WDI to realize (and want attempt to correct) the slippage and also the growth potential, that the ceiling has not yet quite been reached at WDW, before anything happens.

 

[Jimmy Thick]

Event canceled, topic locking please?

The battle for the Magic Kingdom has already failed.

Somewhere Meg Crofton kicks a puppy in the head...


Jimmy Thick- And no doubt laughs...

 

[Zummi Gummi]

Well, this went over well!

 

[jakeman]

I'm not sure we can lock this...it's sowing seeds of awesomeness.

I can feel it.

 

[TubaGeek]

This got awkward.
Thread locked.

 

[Jimmy Thick]

We can't let this die, the state of the Magic is at stake, lets repackage this.

Plans for June 23:

Everyone on board should dress like Harry Potter and proudly walk down Main St USA with one arm proudly raised with your Potter wand and we shall march to the Walt Disney statue for his eternal knowledge.

Afterwards, we should disrobe from our Potter regalia, tie all articles together and write "NO TODDLER PEE AREA IN FANTASYLAND!!!, so we can save what little magic is left there.

As we get kicked out of the parks, we should all put on Spider-Man masks as a way to mock Disney for buying the Marvel property and not being able to use them in Florida, how dare they, that money could have been used for another E-Ticket!!!

My mind is exploding with possibilities here...


Jimmy Thick- /sarcasm.

 

[Tod&BigMamaOdie]

We can't let this die, the state of the Magic is at stake, lets repackage this.

Plans for June 23:

Everyone on board should dress like Harry Potter and proudly walk down Main St USA with one arm proudly raised with your Potter wand and we shall march to the Walt Disney statue for his eternal knowledge.

Afterwards, we should disrobe from our Potter regalia, tie all articles together and write "NO TODDLER PEE AREA IN FANTASYLAND!!!, so we can save what little magic is left there.

As we get kicked out of the parks, we should all put on Spider-Man masks as a way to mock Disney for buying the Marvel property and not being able to use them in Florida, how dare they, that money could have been used for another E-Ticket!!!

My mind is exploding with possibilities here...


Jimmy Thick- /sarcasm.

Oh. [catching my breath} I almost blacked out while laughing.
Actually, you might be onto something. Enough people doing that would get attention.

 

[wdwmagic]

Wouldn't it be something if NextGen was something spectacular and it became an industry standard and people already want to dismiss it...

If Universal was doing the same thing people would be saying they were pushing the envelope of what a theme park could be...


Jimmy Thick- madness reigns...

That would be funny, and is exactly what is going to happen. Like it or not, Disney is going to set the bar high with this.

 

[Jimmy Thick]

That would be funny, and is exactly what is going to happen. Like it or not, Disney is going to set the bar high with this.

One of the most popular complaints is Disney does not like to spend money, and I can't argue that. But the bean counters, and everyone involved green lighted a billion dollars to NextGen. A billion dollars is huge, thats nothing to sneeze at, write off, or mock. Could that billion have been used for a couple new rides? Of course.

But my gut feeling is, NextGen will be huge and re-establish Disney as the innovators people forget they really are.

Lets get more info before we all decide to pass judgement.


Jimmy Thick- Holograms?

 

[wdwmagic]

One of the most popular complaints is Disney does not like to spend money, and I can't argue that. But the bean counters, and everyone involved green lighted a billion dollars to NextGen. A billion dollars is huge, thats nothing to sneeze at, write off, or mock. Could that billion have been used for a couple new rides? Of course.

But my gut feeling is, NextGen will be huge and re-establish Disney as the innovators people forget they really are.

Lets get more info before we all decide to pass judgement.


Jimmy Thick- Holograms?

I agree. I would of course like attractions as well (and they will come), but this investment in the infrastructure of guest experience is critical if Disney don't want to be left behind in a rapidly changing digital world.

 

[Pumbas Nakasak]

Will there be cocktails?

 

[devoy1701]

Will there be cocktails?

and cocktail weenies perhaps.

 

[devoy1701]

btw...is the walrus to be included in this time that has come?

 

[Pumbas Nakasak]

We can't let this die, the state of the Magic is at stake, lets repackage this.

Plans for June 23:

Everyone on board should dress like Harry Potter and proudly walk down Main St USA with one arm proudly raised with your Potter wand and we shall march to the Walt Disney statue for his eternal knowledge.

Afterwards, we should disrobe from our Potter regalia, tie all articles together and write "NO TODDLER PEE AREA IN FANTASYLAND!!!, so we can save what little magic is left there.

As we get kicked out of the parks, we should all put on Spider-Man masks as a way to mock Disney for buying the Marvel property and not being able to use them in Florida, how dare they, that money could have been used for another E-Ticket!!!

My mind is exploding with possibilities here...


Jimmy Thick- /sarcasm.

Dressing like Potter, wouldnt that be a pleasant change from your usual princess outfit?

 

[Epcot-Rules]

I will Pickett with you. I will be there in July at Epcot drinking beer around the worlds in protest!!!

 

[olinecoach61]

We can't let this die, the state of the Magic is at stake, lets repackage this.

Plans for June 23:

Everyone on board should dress like Harry Potter and proudly walk down Main St USA with one arm proudly raised with your Potter wand and we shall march to the Walt Disney statue for his eternal knowledge.
Ha ha ha ha!
Afterwards, we should disrobe from our Potter regalia, tie all articles together and write "NO TODDLER PEE AREA IN FANTASYLAND!!!, so we can save what little magic is left there.

As we get kicked out of the parks, we should all put on Spider-Man masks as a way to mock Disney for buying the Marvel property and not being able to use them in Florida, how dare they, that money could have been used for another E-Ticket!!!

My mind is exploding with possibilities here...


Jimmy Thick- /sarcasm.

Ha ha ha ha!