You mean like CP, Holidays around the world, the Osbourne lights and SWW.
I also do not recall HHN being free either.:drevil:
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I also do not recall HHN being free either.:drevil:
jedimaster1227
Active Member
They don't have to purchase any more land. The vacant lot next to Universal itself is owned by Universal... The land was originally intended to be used for the relocation of Wet n' Wild, the construction of a third gate and the addition of several new hotels.
Now, plans have been updated to focus mostly on hotel space with at least two towers definitely waiting on the final green light to start construction. The third gate and the relocation of Wet n' Wild is almost definitely delayed, if not cancelled altogether.
SirGoofy
Member
You mean like CP, Holidays around the world, the Osbourne lights and SWW.
I also do not recall HHN being free either.:drevil:
:lol:
I know, I know. Those are great things that are free, but it's ridiculous to charge for the MK parties, IMO.
True, HHN isn't free, but HHN involves the complete transformation of the parks into a haunted world, where as things like MNSSHP, P&P, and MVMCP involve very few cosmetic changes from normal day operations, yet you have to pay extra to view them.
True but people will line up to pay so why not charge.
SirGoofy
Member
You know I hate that, right?:lol:
Show>Efficiency
No matter how many people are willing to pay, there's always going to be a large number who won't(or can't), yet still want to see the Halloween and Christmas offerings.
I don't like it much either. I really won't like it when I am shelling out $300+ for MNSSHP tickets this weekend, but WDW is a business and they will make money any way they can.
SirGoofy
Member
I realize.
But when the whole show trumps efficiency thing is pounded into your head time after time, and yet you see them doing the complete opposite...It's kinda annoying.
I don really see it as a show vs efficiency issue. After all they aren't cutting back on the show just charging for it.
By the way are you still a CM?
SirGoofy
Member
Yes indeedy. Love it more than anything in the world.
Hopefully won't be front of the park soon, though. May be moving to a different team.
s8film40
Well-Known Member
All of the christmas offerings are free during regular park hours when it gets close to Christmas, well except the hot chocolate and cookies.
SirGoofy
Member
And fireworks.:wave:
Seems pretty ridiculous to charge 60 extra bucks for cookie, hot chocolate and fireworks, don't you?
Kinda depends on if you are the buyer or the seller.
But there are extra perks like the shows, parades and most importantly deserted parks. That is what my $60 is for.
SirGoofy
Member
Kinda depends on if you are the buyer or the seller.
Yes, deserted park= awesome.:lol:
trr1
Well-Known Member
wouldnt it be ironic if universal bought alot of the property that disney is selling
devoy1701
Well-Known Member
I think you need to brush up on your history of Walt Disney and what he had hoped to accomplish in Florida.
lebeau
Well-Known Member
We were in Orlando last fall and checked out Sea World and Universal for the first time. Of course I wanted to visit Disney too. A MNSSHP ticket was cheaper than a one-day ticket and came with all the extras; parade, fireworks, candy etc. But the empty park was worth the price alone. We got to do everything - no waiting.
In our case, the party was actually a bargain!
In our case, the party was actually a bargain!
s8film40
Well-Known Member
I assure you that is one particular area I have researched very thoroughly. What Walt Disney hoped to accomplish in Florida and what the Disney company decided to do in Florida after Walt Disney's death are very drastically different things. Had he lived another ten years history would reflect very differently on Walt Disney and Disney World.
It has been a good while since I looked at the details of the agreement but from what I remember Disney does still does have some creative control. It would be somewhat similar to a homeowners association's control over the houses in a subdivision. In regards to Bay Lake the resort will actually not be on Bay Lake. Whether they have access to it for transportation and the like remains to be seen.
PurpleDragon
Well-Known Member
I'm sure there are a number of reasons Disney is selling off bits of land on the outskirts of the WDW property. However I wouldn't doubt that the amount of fees and taxes they have to pay the state of Florida for the unused land is probably a good enough reason in itself.
With the economy the way it is and the increase in property taxes all across Florida over the past few years, this isn't really surprising. Also I'm sure there are guidelines, maintenance, and annual testing/surveys for protected wetlands that are costing a pretty penny too.
With the economy the way it is and the increase in property taxes all across Florida over the past few years, this isn't really surprising. Also I'm sure there are guidelines, maintenance, and annual testing/surveys for protected wetlands that are costing a pretty penny too.