WDWMagic on Local News

[Mr Bill]

They just showed a preview for an upcoming story about people who discuss Disney online. It turns out we may be surprised who's watching. They showed brief screenshots of WDWMagic, LaughingPlace, and Inside the Magic. Congratulations DiZZneyPriCeSS. Your username made it on local television!

Edit: They did a quick interview with Ricky of ItM. The VP of Disney Research says that a number of employees sign on to forums to scour for info. They also hire an outside firm to gather info. They then mentioned that changes were made to the Dining Plan based on online feedback. They also said they don't do any posting on the forums, just browsing.

 

[wdwmagic]

Thanks for the info
Do you know what channel it was on?

 

[Mr Bill]

It was on Local 6 WKMG, Central Florida's CBS affiliate. Normally, I'd upload a video of it, but due to computer issues, I can't do that right now.

 

[dopey]

It's nice to make the news -- especially when there aren't any cops or courts involved! Congrats on the free pub, Steve.

 

[Connor002]

They also said they don't do any posting on the forums, just browsing.

Hm, interesting.

It's nice to make the news -- especially when there aren't any cops or courts involved! Congrats on the free pub, Steve.

I can barely remember the last time... I think I was wearing a lederhosen...

 

[SirNim]

They also said they don't do any posting on the forums, just browsing.

Then how do you explain this very post? :lookaroun :shrug:

 

[XSTech]

I uploaded video of the segment here:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=UT4l8qZfu04

It was great to talk to Mike DeForest about this subject. I'm happy to hear that Disney is starting to come around when it comes to the idea of listening to fans on the internet. We are a group of dedicated Disney guests that almost alway offer constructive criticism when there is something wrong. When things go right, boy do we praise it!

 

[Connor002]

I uploaded video of the segment here:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=UT4l8qZfu04

Heh.
Valawen9 had her close-up.

 

[TinkerBell9988]

Its nice to hear that Disney is reading some of what we post.

Now if they actually did something about it... *cough cough* EPCOT'S 25TH *cough cough*...

then I'd be a happy pixie.

 

[figment1985]

Heh.
Valawen9 had her close-up.

I was so happy she did!!!!!

I was so suprised when they showed our page, it deserved the publicity though!

Great interview Ricky! I love listening, it keeps me going.

 

[kasey1988]

Heh.
Valawen9 had her close-up.

So did DiZZneyPriCeSS!
Thats awsome that a few of our own are up there!!!

 

[DisneyRoxMySox]

Just saw the video. That's really cool. Glad we are being heard by some Disney executives.

 

[Valawen9]

Heh.
Valawen9 had her close-up.

lol Good thing it wasn't some really embarassing picture of me...not that I'd post that up anyway. :lol:

 

[Connor002]

lol Good thing it wasn't some really embarassing picture of me...not that I'd post that up anyway. :lol:

You wouldn't have to worry.
They always pick the pretty ones for the close-up. :animwink:*



*Not meant to be a creepy kind of wink. :lookaroun

 

[Tim G]

Its nice to hear that Disney is reading some of what we post.

Now if they actually did something about it... *cough cough* EPCOT'S 25TH *cough cough*...

then I'd be a happy pixie.

Disney is and was always reading these boards.... :lookaroun

 

[Tim G]

Just saw the video. That's really cool. Glad we are being heard by some Disney executives.

This has been for a while already...