But you've said repeatedly that Disney has plenty of cash on hand. Now they have to wait until October?
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But you've said repeatedly that Disney has plenty of cash on hand. Now they have to wait until October?
Cash on hand to buy out Hulu and to weather DTC's continuing investment.
When did I say they have the cash to make that $60B investment in parks now? I've repeatedly repeated what Disney has said: That that $60B will be in the back half of the upcoming decade.
GhostHost1000
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after Iger has gone and those plans have changed?
How in the world is it underbuilt? The park is opening with 5 roller coasters, 3 E ticket dark rides, at least one large special effects show, a night show, and 2 flat rides. 12 attractions, last I checked, that’s Animal Kingdom today. You have to go back to Epcot to see a park open in this country with more attractions.
JD80
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People will be screaming capacity in 6 months.
TalkingHead
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When you boil it down, there are 3 dark rides and 2-3 coasters that will appeal to the 18+ demo. Could easily envision it taking all day to do those six rides. Does seem like wait times are going to be an issue especially until an expansion occurs.
Sure. Whatever scenario you want to create to continue to fuel your rage. Have at it.
Tha Realest
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It may take all day to include standing in line for the bathroom , to buy merchandise , fast food , beer , etc.
UNCgolf
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What's the third E ticket dark ride? Ministry of Magic, monsters, and...?
There isn't another one that I know of, unless you're claiming Mario Kart -- but it's a D ticket at best. It has some nice sets but it relies heavily on the AR and it's not very good or interesting (and also kind of distracts from/covers up those sets). It's also misnamed as Mario Kart, because it's not that much like the games, but that's a separate issue -- it's closer to a shooting gallery.
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It’s Mariokart, you know the thing that has 1+ hour waits at USH every day to this day.
UNCgolf
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If that's your sole basis then Na'vi River Journey and Peter Pan are E tickets. It's also not like USH has a ton of attractions (or very many good ones).
That said, I'm sure it will be popular at Epic Universe too. That still doesn't make it an E ticket though.
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GhostHost1000
Premium Member
Rage? No rage here. Just disappointment in the park trends over the years and bad management decisions
Jrb1979
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But D+ is going to be profitable by the end of the year. That's all that matters. That extra $1 they make in profit each quarter will make a difference
GhostHost1000
Premium Member
5th gate and monorail expansion confirmed?
Casper Gutman
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4 coasters, one of which is about 55 seconds. Dragons lacks an anchor attraction. Monsters and Potter each have only two attractions, with Potter having only one ride. AK and MGM were famously underbuilt at opening (and, frankly, both remain underbuilt today). This will be the same. The theming will be absolutely fantastic, and that’s mainly what I care about, and many of the rides are exciting. That doesn’t mean Uni isn’t demonstrating the same corporate culture as Disney.
Jrb1979
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Difference is I have more faith in Universal expanding the park. Unlike Disney right now.
I will add I've never seen a fanbase so obsessed with length of a ride. One of my favorite rides was only 17 seconds long but it packed a punch
JD80
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I personally think TRON is worth the wait for that initial launch and loop back in to the building.
One free fall experience that I still don't have any desire to experience because I'm petrified is Blizzard Beach Summit Plummet that takes just seconds to fall.
pdude81
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Hey now