I don't know how this got into a MK vs. IOA thread because that is the last thing we need on the boards again. But I will just say this in IOA's defense. MK has had 30 years to expand and grow and Islands of Adventure has had 4. To say... "All they have is this," isn't exactly fair. I think it would be better to compare IOA to Animal Kingdom.
But it's true, we've always had such hurried vacations that I was never able to fully compare both companies untill my International Program trip..
I agree completely that Disney has never and probably will never rip off a ride idea and will continue to make one of a kind attractions. Although I don't think Universal ever ripped off a ride either. My point was basically that all Universal did was look at what the competition had and they tried to make their own version much like Disney's sudden interest in installing much needed thrills to WDW.
Correction. Universal Studios FL was announced and in the planning stages LONG before MGM was planned. What WAS planned was a movie themed pavilion at Epcot but when word got out about Universal's plans to build a theme park, Disney suddenly changed the pavilion into a theme park and rushed it open. It was rushed to completion and it opened before Universal because it contained 1 ride, 4 shows, and was 1/4 the size and scope of Universal. All of this information can be confirmed from several Disney books that cover the construction of MGM by the way. Although judging by your signature... which is "Universal SUCKS" I assume your logic is based on bias alone.
Originally posted by objr
It seems that Universal, who wants to pratically eliminate Walt Disney World from the face of the Earth (and will never), has yet again proved than they have great copy machines over there. You see, The Orlando Sentinel reports, that Universal, like Disney has begun to take the market; holding celebrations for Highschool Seniors. Yes, its exactly like Disney's Grad Nite which takes place in Pleasure Island and The Magic Kingdom, except Universal's Grad Bashrolleyes: ) will take place at Islands of Adventure. What makes it worst for Disney, is that Universal does not have the strict dress code that Disney enforces at their event. Universal doesn't seem to be kidding here, in fact they are serious about taking away Disney's $$$$ and highschool "graduates".
And it looks like they will. Universal has been sending videos to leaders of highschool senior classes, causing many, as the Orlando Sentinel article states, to change their minds about where they will attend. In fact, Universal hopes that be offering these kids a park filled with the many thrill most of these highschoolers enjoy, and with a more casual dress code that they will win over alot of Disney's grad event market (and for the most part Universal is doing that).
You can find the article here: http://www.orlandosentinel.com/busi...1,0,4807197.story?coll=orl-business-headlines
Personally, while I was disgusted upon hearing the news, I think that this was only bound to happen. With the success of Halloween Horror Nights, and the appeal IOA has for teenagers, Universal knew that they had a winner when it came to a grad event. By offering a park with so many thrills, they belittle Magic Kingdom in the mind of most highschoolers. And with this less strict dress code, I think these students will see a better way to spend money and have more fun(maybe they don't know there's a reason for the dress code...oh well lets see how fast this changes). However, Universal cannot compete with one aspect of Disney's Grad Nite and that is the Blast-off party at Pleasure Island. Nothing in Universal compares. Perhaps this serves as yet another WAKE UP call for Disney:brick: , that Universal wants them good and dead. And who knows maybe GRAD NITE will become better because of this(all they have to do is change the park they do this event in, maybe The Studios will be a better park?). Just some news, and then some thoughts...what do you think?:animwink:
would'nt that be horrible. Is Universal really that big of a threat to Disney? Let's see WDW has 4 parks,3 water parks,and a dozen hotels on site(not to mention 6 parks and counting world wide). Universal has 2 parks, 3(?)hotels, and 3 parks world wide.Once again I'll ask is Universal a threat to Disney? Bottom line let both parks rip each others ideas off in the long run it's better for us. Competition is good for business it keeps the creative juices flowing and keeps the parks from becoming stagnant. As for which park is better
well this is a site dedicated to the appreciation of Disney so I don't think a poll is necessary. No matter what we think or what's done we'll still go to each companies respective parks and enjoy ourselves.
Any company that is growing can become a threat. Sure Universal isn't a big "threat" right now but that doesn't mean it can't become one in 5 or 10 years. I think the point of the post was to show competition is only going to get more intense.Originally posted by Crazy4Figment
Addressing the topic of IOA having thier own version of Grad Night I say who cares! Does anyone really think this will hurt Disney? Of course not there are plenty of schools to go around. Besides worst case scenario MK would stay open later
OK but I still say what the big deal is. People are responding like it's a major blow to Disney. It's like the burger franchise wars, they slam each other rip off burger ideas yet they are still in business(I'm refering to BK and Mcd's). Trust me neither Company is going to lose business over this. People are not going to go exclusively to one park or the other no matter what type of campaigns or attractions they offer. I say sit back and enjoy both parks trying to one up each other. Unless of some major catastrophe both companies parks will still be there 10,20,30, so on years from now.
