Universal to get $500 million

[ToTBellHop]

Any sometimes even that isn't enough (see Hyperion Wharf, Flamingo Crossing).

Or worst of the worst...Pop Legendary!

 

[flynnibus]

Noob question here. What's an "E-Ticket" ride? What's a "D-Ticket?" Are there A, B, and C rides?

It's a reference to the ticket books that used to be used for attractions before 1982/83. Each ride required a ticket, and there were different valued tickets.. A through E with A being the cheapest. E tickets were needed for the most impressive, grandest scale attractions... so habit formed to call those attractions 'e tickets' and to this day people use the term to describe the scale of different attractions.

 

[DisneyCane]

When jetBlue announced their new business class strategy on the JFK-LAX route all of a sudden all these other airlines started to respond with their new business class strategy’s. It’s the way business works.

It still makes your point but it is actually the reverse. United and American have had international-like product for the JFK-LAX route. JetBlue responded to try and get some of that business.

As for FP+ and what it "might" help with is that prepared people won't be able to hog so many fastpasses for the top attractions since it will only let you get one per attraction per day. This "could" help with letting everybody get the fastpasses they want and not have to standby for things like Soarin' (which is by far the worst standby line to be in of any theme park I've ever been to).

 

[71jason]

It's a reference to the ticket books that used to be used for attractions before 1982/83. Each ride required a ticket, and there were different valued tickets.. A through E with A being the cheapest. E tickets were needed for the most impressive, grandest scale attractions... so habit formed to call those attractions 'e tickets' and to this day people use the term to describe the scale of different attractions.

And while it's a cute term, until Disney returns to the days of ticket booths (which has about zero chance of happening), it's entirely subjective. Arguing over whether a ride is a D-ticket or E-ticket is like arguing who would win between the 1986 Bulls and the 2013 Heat. While there is theoretically a definitive correct answer, it's impossible to know.

 

[71jason]

Some of you really should get off of the "Disney" forum and find one for universal and get out of the house more and just enjoy life and what all the Orlando theme parks have to offer

I can only speak for PhotoDave and me, but friends joke about all the time I spend in the parks (Disney, Universal, even Sea World) ... and I spend a lot less time in them than he does. You do realize three-quarters of his posts are made from somewhere on WDW property?

Enjoy your MiracleGrow ...

 

[71jason]

Until WDW's execs get it into their heads that most people just want to relax when they're on vacation, they're going to keep trying to implement systems that they think make business sense for them, not that are fun for their paying customers.

Great post. The irony is, had WDW just adopted the Universal model, there would be much online pi$$ing and moaning for a couple months--same as with MM+--but ultimately lines would go down, making casual guests happier, and a new revenue stream would open up, at a cost much less than $3B. That got too greedy trying to datamine as well.

 

[Sassagoula-Rvr]

Great post. The irony is, had WDW just adopted the Universal model, there would be much online pi$$ing and moaning for a couple months--same as with MM+--but ultimately lines would go down, making casual guests happier, and a new revenue stream would open up, at a cost much less than $3B. That got too greedy trying to datamine as well.

Personally when I'm on Disney property...I don't care if they know when/where/what I eat/buy/ride. It will be better for us and them, they will be able to target specific offers that we will take advantage of...based upon our habits...

It's big brother...but you're on their property...so I don't get the people being upset. Next Gen is an infrastructure initiative to bring the parks into the next century. I am almost positive once the wrinkles are ironed out...Uni ends up copying it in some way. Too much potential revenue to pass up that opportunity.

 

[flynnibus]

And while it's a cute term, until Disney returns to the days of ticket booths (which has about zero chance of happening), it's entirely subjective. Arguing over whether a ride is a D-ticket or E-ticket is like arguing who would win between the 1986 Bulls and the 2013 Heat. While there is theoretically a definitive correct answer, it's impossible to know.

Don't kill the messenger

 

[magicallactose]

I have Comcast cable. I hope they do a better job with their parks then they do their cable service. $500 million will be great. Just don't expect to see it overnight. People act like next year you'll see $500 mil in additions at Uni. You'll see it in 3 to 4 years. If your lucky. As I have learned, just because Comcast says something, it's not always true.

Actually, I believe Potter Phase 2 is costing $500 million (twice the pricetag of Phase 1), and that is opening next summer. So yes, we are going to see significant additions next year. And insiders have talked about Uni's plans to unveil at least one E-ticket every year for at least the next five years.
Judging by Comcast's very aggressive build schedule of all its recent projects, I have no reason to doubt this is happening.

 

[PhotoDave219]

And while it's a cute term, until Disney returns to the days of ticket booths (which has about zero chance of happening), it's entirely subjective. Arguing over whether a ride is a D-ticket or E-ticket is like arguing who would win between the 1986 Bulls and the 2013 Heat. While there is theoretically a definitive correct answer, it's impossible to know.

I'd pay good money to watch Michael Jordan dunk on Lebron James.

Or Jay Rasoulo for that matter.

 

[PhotoDave219]

I can only speak for PhotoDave and me, but friends joke about all the time I spend in the parks (Disney, Universal, even Sea World) ... and I spend a lot less time in them than he does. You do realize three-quarters of his posts are made from somewhere on WDW property?

Enjoy your MiracleGrow ...

Actually Im thinking a beach day is in order.

 

[RyenDeckard]

It's big brother...but you're on their property...so I don't get the people being upset. Next Gen is an infrastructure initiative to bring the parks into the next century. I am almost positive once the wrinkles are ironed out...Uni ends up copying it in some way. Too much potential revenue to pass up that opportunity.

But then that data sticks around when you leave their property, and just in case you didn't know, Disney has other departments besides Parks and Recreation.

 

[ToTBellHop]

But then that data sticks around when you leave their property, and just in case you didn't know, Disney has other departments besides Parks and Recreation.

Lies. All Walt cared about was Disneyland and therefore that's all Iger should worry about.

 

[n2hifi]

What else does Comcast own other than UNI and the cable division? Honest question and I'm curious

Comcast consists of the cable division which includes their broadband services, Universal Pictures and its subsidiaries (Focus Features, Working Title, Illumination Entertainment), the Parks and Resorts division, NBC broadcast network, several cable channels (USA, MSNBC, CNBC, E!, SyFy, Style, G4, etc), and internet services (Hulu, Fandango, iVillage)

They also own the Comcast Spectacor brand which consists of The Philadelphia Flyers hockey team, an events management group called Global Spectrum that runs convention centers and venues around the world, an event ticketing solution called New Era Tickets and Paciolan, a food service company named Ovations, Front Row Marketing and the Wells Fargo Center.

 

[Captain Neo]

And while it's a cute term, until Disney returns to the days of ticket booths (which has about zero chance of happening), it's entirely subjective. Arguing over whether a ride is a D-ticket or E-ticket is like arguing who would win between the 1986 Bulls and the 2013 Heat. While there is theoretically a definitive correct answer, it's impossible to know.

well its the equivalent of how we refer to movies like this is a big budget tentpole film or a small indie or like in video games when you refer to a major game as an AAA game.

 

[PeterAlt]

According to an article on MiceAge, Eric Davis mentions how Comcast is investing $500 million into the resort including land acquisitions. Will Disney respond and actually use some money for new additions beside Fastpass Plus?

Is this on top of the previously announced $1.5 billion for new attractions?

 

[Sassagoula-Rvr]

But then that data sticks around when you leave their property, and just in case you didn't know, Disney has other departments besides Parks and Recreation.

What are they going to use it for that you would care about?? Send you offers for free dining because they noticed you tend to eat 61% of your meals at table service locations? Offer you 25% off Cars toys because they noticed you purchased some things related to them? Green light a new movie because they can see that 75% of guests visit POTC?

They don't have your social security number, online correspondence, etc...I can't imagine anything that Disney would/could do with that data that would be "bad". In fact...I see a lot of good things that could come.

Even if they sold your data...it wouldn't really matter...because besides that email account you use with your Disney account...there are no personal identifiers besides name.

 

[cowanfamily]

Actually, I believe Potter Phase 2 is costing $500 million (twice the pricetag of Phase 1), and that is opening next summer. So yes, we are going to see significant additions next year. And insiders have talked about Uni's plans to unveil at least one E-ticket every year for at least the next five years.
Judging by Comcast's very aggressive build schedule of all its recent projects, I have no reason to doubt this is happening.

We'll see!

 

[71jason]

Don't kill the messenger

Didn't mean you, of course.

 

[PhotoDave219]

They also own the Comcast Spectacor brand which consists of The Philadelphia Flyers hockey team, an events management group called Global Spectrum that runs convention centers and venues around the world, an event ticketing solution called New Era Tickets and Paciolan, a food service company named Ovations, Front Row Marketing and the Wells Fargo Center.

I'm all for paying an extra $5 at the front gate of IOA if it gets me a stable goaltending situation