The World's Most Magical Celebration - Walt Disney World's 50th anniversary

[monothingie]

Reducing prices is verboten. Offering select discounts and/or perks is the only bullet in their gun if attendance falls off.

Unprecedented DEMAND!!!!

 

[John park hopper]

Ice cream at the grocery store costs the same but costs a lot more than before the pandemic, as well. Grrr.

Not really

 

[ToTBellHop]

Not really

Yes, really. It’s been widely reported. Prices up or carton sizes down or both.

 

[John park hopper]

Shrinkflation. Pay the same for less.

Although this is something that people rarely bring up in this thread or any other threads complaining about Disney's price hikes. The price of everything has gone up in the past year so. It's inflation. Why would Disney not raise prices too I guess?

The big question I think about often though is will they lower prices when inflation starts to ease? It seems to me that instead they would introduce new (or return old) perks to justify keeping the prices where they are.

Companies have been doing this long before the pandemic

 

[COProgressFan]

Companies have been doing this long before the pandemic

I still never got over how they shrunk yogurt containers from 8oz to 6oz about 20 years ago.

 

[ToTBellHop]

Companies have been doing this long before the pandemic

Yes…but the point was: everything costs more, now. So it’s a bit silly to complain about vacation prices. The impact of Genie+ remains to be seen so I’m only commenting on ticket prices and room rates. I’ve not seen outrageous increases in either.

 

[Figments Friend]

Alright kids....

Here is something to liven up the 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World -

As promised,
i will be giving away FREE Tony Baxter inspired art postcards to anyone who would like to have a pair on October 1st at the Magic Kingdom.

These are professionally printed postcards featuring hand drawn artwork by yours truly, and i also have a few 'Tony Baxter Fan Club' stickers available.

I will be hanging out at the exit area of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad ...the 'Photo Spot' area directly outside as you exit the Attraction.
Look for my straw 'jungle' hat...which i will be wearing that day.

I will be there starting at 1pm until 1:30 on October 1st , so come by and say hello!
Spread the word ...these are for everyone, Cast included !


I had a great time doing these giveaways in the past a couple of years ago , and met some great fans like @trainplane3 and @Epcot82Guy.
Looking forward to meeting some fellow enthusiasts on the 'big day'...!



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[Figments Friend]

This thread needs some photos.

We can have our own 50th Celebration right here.

Here are some choice shots, showing some nostalgic goodness -

'Walt's Plane' soaring above the property.

Roy Disney, without whom none of us would have a Florida Property.
Salute !

Roy with his wife, escorted by Mickey and a Park Ambassador after Opening Day Ceremonies

Original Drum Unit used during the Opening Day Parade

Cars lined up to enter the Magic Kingdom in 1971.
Notice how it still looks like a construction zone in this area.

Promotional artwork for Eastern Airlines - The Official Airline of Walt Disney World !

I still have my 1979/1980 'Eastern' luggage tag from my first visit -

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[Disney Analyst]

I guess The Magic Is Calling this morning!!!

Look at This!!!!:

I’m surprised they did so many takes in front of guests, new song sounds good, although very generic Disney.

 

[Crazydisneyfanluke]

This thread needs some photos.

We can have our own 50th Celebration right here.

Here are some choice shots, showing some nostalgic goodness -

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'Walt's Plane' soaring above the property.



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Roy Disney, without whom none of us would have a Florida Property.
Salute !


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Roy with his wife, escorted by Mickey and a Park Ambassador after Opening Day Ceremonies



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Original Drum Unit used during the Opening Day Parade






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Cars lined up to enter the Magic Kingdom in 1971.
Notice how it still looks like a construction zone in this area.


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Promotional artwork for Eastern Airlines - The Official Airline of Walt Disney World !

I still have my 1979/1980 'Eastern' luggage tag from my first visit -

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These photos are amazing!

Just wish the 50th anniversary of the resort was about the resort....

 

[Figments Friend]

These photos are amazing!

Just wish the 50th anniversary of the resort was about the resort....

Have you seen the freshly remodeled Contemporary Resort lobby....and the entrance to Steakhouse 71...?

Right up our alley.



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[BaymaxFan]

Have you seen the freshly remodeled Contemporary Resort lobby....and the entrance to Steakhouse 71...?

Right up our alley.



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And the newly remodeled rooms that no longer feel contemporary

 

[brb1006]

That guy is 2 seconds from overdosing on pixie dust at any given time.

His followup isn't helping.

 

[James Alucobond]

And the newly remodeled rooms that no longer feel contemporary

Are we talking truly contemporary or in keeping with the ongoing mid-century modern remodel of the Contemporary Resort? If the former, that’s a moving target. If the latter, both spaces absolutely pull from the same design lexicon. The execution of the IP-related details in the rooms just has a cheapening effect.

 

[HauntedPirate]

His followup isn't helping.

I think this is his reaction to any Disney announcement:

 

[MisterPenguin]

His followup isn't helping.

Is he someone important?

Why are people taking the hot takes of some rando on the internet with only 1,500 followers and plopping them into our forums?

People want back up for their opinions? A straw man to knock down?

It's like when someone posts a video of someone ranting for 20 minutes because they agree with them, and they have like 200 followers.

[Sorry to vent at you @brb1006! ]

 

[brb1006]

Is he someone important?

Why are people taking the hot takes of some rando on the internet with only 1,500 followers and plopping them into our forums?

People want back up for their opinions? A straw man to knock down?

It's like when someone posts a video of someone ranting for 20 minutes because they agree with them, and they have like 200 followers.

[Sorry to vent at you @brb1006! ]

Nothing wrong Penguin, it's only a matter of time until he suddenly joins this site making similar statements.

 

[BaymaxFan]

Are we talking truly contemporary or in keeping with the ongoing mid-century modern remodel of the Contemporary Resort? If the former, that’s a moving target. If the latter, both spaces absolutely pull from the same design lexicon. The execution of the IP-related details in the rooms just has a cheapening effect.

I guess it's just the cheapening effect. The room doesn't feel like a Contemporary resort room to me, it feels like the nickelodeon hotel with decals.

I think it's just a personal thing, I hate it when they put IPs into things.

 

[ToTBellHop]

His followup isn't helping.

I understand they also intend to provide toilet paper all 18 months. I’m digging to see if it will be Earidescent.

 

[BaymaxFan]

I understand they also intend to provide toilet paper all 18 months. I’m digging to see if it will be Earidescent.

After digesting the EARidescent cupcakes, that toilet paper won't be the only thing sparkling.