Originally Posted By pheneix Figured I'd spread some "magic" around these parts since I have posted here in a good long while. Discuss away!
Originally Posted By sjhym33 Is this confirmed. I have been talking to my contacts at WDW and cant seem to get anyone to confirm this.
Originally Posted By skinnerbox If this indeed turns out to be true, I'd love to know how much influence Lasseter had in this decision, given all the trips he's taken to WDW since becoming the Principal Creative Advisor for Imagineering. I can't imagine that MK's serious slide in quality has not angered John Lasseter to a significant degree. This park needs serious TLC from Glendale and Burbank. Hopefully, a Disney exec who "gets it" will take over for Holmes and breathe new life back into WDW's crowned jewel.
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 I have heard this, but haven't been able to confirm as of yet. So, while I'd love to see Phil gone (considering the utter and total bloodletting of good people going on in Orlando to help save Bob and Jay's asses when quarter two results come out) I am not believing it until I get some high level confirmation. There is such hysteria and fear going on in Orlando due to the handling of these workers that I don't want to accept a rumor that could have been started as a lark. We'll see what happens ... ~A Spirit can't even see a movie in peace!~
Originally Posted By magnet Looks like wikipedia has already been updated -- not that it carries any authority.... If this is true, how are things being restructured? Will he be replaced or is the position being altered?
Originally Posted By -em I haven't heard anything but I will poke around tomorrow and see if anyone knows anything...
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 <<Looks like wikipedia has already been updated -- not that it carries any authority....>> That means nothing ... they are the online equivalent to FOX News when it comes to being accurate. The longer this goes, the more I am thinking disgruntled (likely rightly so) CM on the way out decided to start this rumor to show just how much the dude is disliked. ~What Will YOU Celebrate? A New MK VP?~
Originally Posted By magnet >>>That means nothing<<< Yup, so let's get some SPIRIT news. ~All the news that fit to spit~
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 <<Yup, so let's get some SPIRIT news.>> Sorry, don't have any yet, which is a bit telling in its own right. Apparently plenty of people have heard this ... but no one can say that it has anymore validity than aliens at Roswell. ~The Truth Is Out There~
Originally Posted By sjhym33 Sorry to disappoint. Phil Holmes is still the VP of the MK. Talked to a good friend at WDW today who also heard the rumor, but she said that it wasnt true and she received a new organizational chart today and Phil Holmes is still on it.
Originally Posted By MPierce I personally think it's a rumor. I haven't heard any mention of Mr. Holmes deciding to spend more time with his family. ~Gillian Anderson is HOT~
Originally Posted By sjhym33 It was a rumor. I spoke to several people today at wdw who said that rumors of who had been layed off were running rampant. One of the big ones was Phil Holmes. But as of this afternoon he was still VP of the MK.
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 If it is a rumor then it has strong legs. I was told tonight that it was true, but the sources aren't mine. But they are people who should know ... again, one wonders if there's an agenda at play. I do know his voicemail is still active, not that that means anything. ~Pierce likes the redhead!~
Originally Posted By bobbelee9 Did I miss something? What's the connection between Phil & Gill? Or was that just a ramdom comment?
Originally Posted By MPierce >> ~The Truth Is Out There~ << Poster catch phrase from X-files. >> ~Gillian Anderson is HOT~ << Female star from X-files. >> ~Pierce likes the redhead!~ << In reference to the redhead in POTC. Gillian Anderson is a redhead. It helps to be a little strange to understand some of the conversations between Spirit, and myself.
Originally Posted By MPierce ^^^You my youngman would seem to prefer chug-a-luging a domestic beer. While I, on the other hand, prefer to savor the bouquet of a fine mature wine.
