With Disney having so many budget cuts...

[DarkMeasures]

...then how can they afford so many new rides for 2005?

I know rides like Soarin' will use the original version's film but still. Everest itself will be in the hundred millions and with an E-ride opening this year.

I don't see how Disney can afford all this if they are having so many budget cuts.

Oh well, maybe sponsors are paying for all of this.

 

[ArsonWinter]

My guess is Flik's Fair (if indeed it comes to pass) will open sponsorless. Soarin' could get a sponsor, easy, or it may be covered under The Land's current sponsorship. Mermaid Lagoon could have a sponsor, I suppose. I can see sponsors for the Studios new stunt show, and EE.

 

[Tim G]

Originally posted by DarkMeasures
...then how can they afford so many new rides for 2005?

I don't see how Disney can afford all this if they are having so many budget cuts.

They can't...

 

[ArsonWinter]

It will be interesting.

Actually, imagine 2005. Now, to pay for that, there's going to be some drastic changes at the 'World. For instance, manditory purchases of on-ride photos! Or, a world where PotC has cardboard cut-outs!

Really, Disney Co. isn't poor, by any means. In fact, the only real reason why they're making such a big push for new attractions is that they're starting to feel the cold, evil sting that is IOA.

It's amazing what Disney can do with money, and it's amazing what they'll do with said money to sway more tourrists to the mouse.

 

[Clemster]

My guess is that building attractions and budget cuts are two very seperate things even though you may think they are linked.

You need to make budget cuts when your cash flow starts reducing and we all know that in the last few years Disney haven't been doing so well so you can understand why they make budget cuts
It would be silly to staff a park to cope with 10 thousand guests when you are only going to get 6 through the gates.

But if your only getting 6 thousand through the gates and you was once getting 10 thousand then you need to attract more guests, what better way than an e-ride or 2? I'd guess the development fund(/loan) is quite seperate from the general cash flow that a park receives and so just because you are needing to make budget cuts due to the lower attendance won't mean you don't have the funds to build new attractions. Once the attractions have been built attendance is liekly to rise as will the budgets each park gets!

My appolgies if that made no sense, I know what i'm trying to say but this is my 4th attempt at trying to type it out:hammer:

 

[Clemster]

Originally posted by ArsonWinter
It's amazing what Disney can do with money, and it's amazing what they'll do with said money to sway more tourrists to the mouse.

Exactly Disney aren't stupid, they have had it easy for so many years, but now they feel the heat they will need to perfrom and the real winners of that will be the guests! (In theory)

 

[djmatthews]

You have to speculate to accumulate!

 

[JTFerret]

Originally posted by djmatthews
You have to speculate to accumulate!

Or as we say in the states: You have to spend money to make money. Disney has been in business long enough and successfully enough to know that they have to keep building new attractions to keep the excitement level up and have people keep coming back to visit. Your core "fanatics" - like all of us at this site - will keep coming to a certain extent, but you always need to bring newbies into the parks to sustain business.

 

[ACE]

I'm sure money for long term projects like new rides comes from a different pot than money to pay the workers. That's what I think.

:wave: ACE

 

[DarkMeasures]

Well, what would happen though if EE gets it's TV que instead of the highly detailed one from all these attractions?

I rather have a ride with a good story than a bunch of clones of rides from other parks with a E-ride with bad theming.

 

[PhotoDave219]

Originally posted by DarkMeasures
Well, what would happen though if EE gets it's TV que instead of the highly detailed one from all these attractions?

I rather have a ride with a good story than a bunch of clones of rides from other parks with a E-ride with bad theming.

Dude... theyre still moving earth will buldozers. Its a little early to start panicing or speculating about what might never be, dontyathink?

 

[ACE]

Originally posted by PhotoDave219
Dude... theyre still moving earth will buldozers. Its a little early to start panicing or speculating about what might never be, dontyathink?

I agree, there's nothing we can do about it anyway. Unless one of us becomes CEO of Disney all we can do is watch. It's really nothing to get all lathered up about. :lol:

:wave: ACE

 

[AndyMagic]

Originally posted by PhotoDave219
Dude... theyre still moving earth will buldozers. Its a little early to start panicing or speculating about what might never be, dontyathink?

I believe he was referring to the Jim Hill article that talks about budget cuts to EE which resulted in the detailed queue being cut from the ride. If you ask me, I don't think Jim has the slightest clue what he is talking about these days and is hungry for any story that will make people read. i.e. His, "Disney must change M:S or else because it is making people sick" article Ugh! I wouldn't trust anything he says from now on.

 

[Yen_Sid1]

Originally posted by DarkMeasures


I don't see how Disney can afford all this if they are having so many budget cuts.

Maybe they are having all the budget cuts now.....so they can afford all the new rides!!!

 

[Mr D]

There are two Disney theme parks built recently, somewhere I may have heard they cost almost the same to construct, though they are a world apart both geographically and culturally they are an eptimone of success and failure....

Tokyo DisneySea
Disney's California Adventure

There is no hiding facts that when quality is put forth the guests will come, and again and again while spending money.

Its also a fact that when corners are cut and cardboard is the (or was supposed to be) a major attraction the word will spread and there is no damage control available to prop upthe gimmicky shows, parades, stunt shows, or concerts that only briefly draw small crowds that tends to have a high percentage of cast member friends and family.....

In summing up what I'm saying I think the board of Disney has finally realized that to make money you need to spend some, hopefully we will see a lot of creative talent like what was used in Japan.

 

[HennieBogan1966]

Disney Budget Cuts

As a life-long fan of WDW and having grown up there, I think it's time for some major changes. There may have been a time for $1500 a night rooms, but that time has passed. Even a place like The Contemporary is overpriced for the average family these days. Somehow, I don't think that Walt Disney envisioned these prices. Let's face it, they aren't spending the money on payroll, that's for sure. And although they made an attempt recently with the 7 for 4 offer, those offers seem few and far between.

I for one, would love to be able to afford to stay for a week or more, but wouldn't concentrating on "volume business" be the better way to go at this point? Let's get the price points in line with today's economy. There's no doubt in my mind that if hotel rates were more affordable that all the resorts would be booked year round once again. Cause I gotta tell you guys and gals out there, that even though we enjoy staying in the Sports Resort, having to deal with cheerleaders for a week at a time can get a little old. That is, if you can get a room in one of the value resorts that hasn't been booked by cheerleading championships, pop warner participants, etc.

I'm not bad-mouthing but merely expressing some ideas from someone who wants to see the Company return to its former days of glory. (average cost for a family of four to stay a week at a moderate resort $$2500-3000, including all expenses. Doesn't sound like a lot, until you add up the mortgage, 2 car payments, living expenses, little billy's braces, etc. etc.

Let's get back to the days of Walt, when he wanted the park to be a place where "families" could leave their cares behind and enter a place of magic and wonder.

Long live Disney World!!!

Brian and Rachel

 

[cymbaldiva]

Quite well said!!!


:sohappy:

 

[Pumbas Nakasak]

Re: Re: With Disney having so many budget cuts...

Originally posted by Corrus
They can't...

What an informative and insightful post. Thanks for your contribution, its all so much clearer now.

 

[djmatthews]

Re: Re: Re: With Disney having so many budget cuts...

Originally posted by Pumbas Nakasak
What an informative and insightful post. Thanks for your contribution, its all so much clearer now.

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

 

[Tim G]

Re: Re: Re: With Disney having so many budget cuts...

Originally posted by Pumbas Nakasak
What an informative and insightful post. Thanks for your contribution, its all so much clearer now.

I know, It's amazing!!! Suddenly it was there!!
Don't get grumpy straight away... LOL

Because attendance seems to be more important than staffing. so they HAVE to keep building...
But beware, it could be much, much less than the rumors claim.
The Imagineers aren't limited to ideas for new attractions. Sometimes they come up with entirely new kinds of businesses that could fuel Disney's growth...

And about ie Japan, Disney can't really afford the money..
but... the reason the keep constructing overthere is, that their partner in Japan, (the Oriental Land Company) is loaded.

With DisneySea, the Imagineers were told to spare no expense, since the park's construction was being paid for by a partner, the Oriental Land Company. and still is...

Hoping this a bit more clear than my previous post :lol: :lol: