Originally Posted By Labuda Ok, so when exiting SSE today we chatted a bit with the girlw ho was at the end of the ramp that leads into the room where all the AT&T stuff used to be... According to her, they've been told that a small contract iwth a small company has been signed and something will be announced in a little less than 2 weeks regarding new sponsorship for our old girl. She's in SUCH bad shape right now - audio cut out at a couple of poinbts today, and you could HEAR the track creaking etc. *sigh* Soooooo depressing.
Originally Posted By idleHands "She's in SUCH bad shape right now - audio cut out at a couple of poinbts today, and you could HEAR the track creaking etc. *sigh* Soooooo depressing." I say get the Tappet bros. from NPR's "Car Talk" to sponsor SSE. Maybe they can figure out what's wrong, and use their sponsorship dollars to get it fixed!!
Originally Posted By mrkthompsn Nextel is about to end their name and become Sprint. Yep, even NASCAR's Nextel Cup will be known as the Sprint Cup in 2007. (Makes more sense for racing). Whatever the case, hopefully a new sponsor would demand the removal of the wand, and support a Constitutional Amendment banning any future atrocities.
Originally Posted By basas <<She's in SUCH bad shape right now - audio cut out at a couple of poinbts today, and you could HEAR the track creaking etc. *sigh* Soooooo depressing.>> Funny...when i was on it last week, i thought it was in pretty good shaped. Didn't have any audio problems either...maybe some cars are better than others?
Originally Posted By ssWEDguy This is news to me, and I hope it's true. There have been rumors of new SSE sponsorship on and off for some time. I'm wondering what "a small contract with a small company" means? It sure doesn't sound like big changes are involved.
Originally Posted By ssWEDguy >> Nextel is about to end their name and become Sprint << And this is true too?
Originally Posted By Jim in Merced CA I heard that SBC is thinking changing their name to AT&T -- [true story!] This is a story from Business Week online edition. 8-31-05 <So Long, AT&T? Not So Fast Once SBC completes its acquisition, Ma Bell's familiar moniker will replace its new parent's. And a renewed consumer push will commence As telecom giant SBC (SBC ) prepares to close its acquisition of AT&T (T ), it might seem that the 120-year-old telecom brand is about to fade into history. Don't bet on it. SBC, which was spun off from AT&T amid the breakup of the Bell telephone system in 1984, will assume its former parent's name, BusinessWeek Online has learned. The plan, which is consistent with speculation that followed SBC's bid for AT&T earlier this year, reflects SBC's new national identity and its desire to market AT&T's Internet phone service to consumers around the country. And it gives SBC a marketing weapon to use against its rivals.> Jim in Merced CA says I think it's a great idea. When Pacific Bell became SBC I thought -- what a duddy name. <a href="http://www.businessweek.com/technology/content/aug2005/tc20050831_0330_tc119.htm?campaign_id=topStories_ssi_5" target="_blank">http://www.businessweek.com/te chnology/content/aug2005/tc20050831_0330_tc119.htm?campaign_id=topStories_ssi_5</a>
Originally Posted By vbdad55 Change them all to Ma Bell and bring back the monopoly -- life and billing was much simpler
Originally Posted By Blackie Pueblo We were there last weekend too, and our car also had the sound going out. A little bit of TLC is needed for this classic ride. And what does that really mean for SSE if they get a sponser? Does it really mean touch ups will happen or does it just mean the sponser gets a name on the ride? Blackie Pueblo
Originally Posted By BlazesOfFire TLC and TLC ONLY. I hope they just refurbish it and not make a whole new ride out of it. I love SSE! And it is a classic! Maybe this new sponsorship too will also allow for a new area after u exit the ride (where the AT&T Stuff used to be)
Originally Posted By Labuda Funny you should mention that, Blazes - the CM who told us this rumor also mentioned that the area at the exit will be turned into a music room in some way or another. Not sure exactly HOW, but that's what she said.
Originally Posted By ssWEDguy I have noticed that the SSE exit area now has new lights that at least light up the temporary walls down there. Jeez, it was so dark you could easily walk into one before. Maybe the lights are a precursor to some new use of the space? >> And what does that really mean for SSE if they get a sponsor? << Depends. Could be just a sign on the door with some cosmetic changes. Or could be a big deal. These days it seems more likely the simpler (and less costly) change.
Originally Posted By Fe Maiden <<Change them all to Ma Bell and bring back the monopoly -- life and billing was much simpler>> So true. We have two cell phones through Cingular, yet we get three bills in the mail every month, two of which show credits of $3 and $17.
Originally Posted By mrkthompsn <<ybe this new sponsorship too will also allow for a new area after u exit the ride (where the AT&T Stuff used to be)>> You mean wear Earth Station used to be.
Originally Posted By Daddy Servo <<My official guess? SSE sponsored by Verizon...>> Would that mean the CMs would have to all dress up like the guy from the commercials and ask guests "can you hear me now? Good -- have a magical day!" Seriously, I would like to see that space once again put to use. Right now about all it's good for is curling up in the corner and taking a nap.
Originally Posted By basas <<I have noticed that the SSE exit area now has new lights that at least light up the temporary walls down there. Jeez, it was so dark you could easily walk into one before.>> Speaking of dark (although a little off topic)...has anyone noticed Space Mountain's tunnel queue being quite alot brighter now? I remember it being so dark you had trouble seeing, and now, it seems quite light in there....is it just me?
Originally Posted By Jim in Merced CA Would that mean the CMs would have to all dress up like the guy from the commercials and ask guests "can you hear me now? Good -- have a magical day!"> It could also mean that the attraction would be narrated by James Earl Jones. Mufasa -- Verizon -- Spaceship Earth -- works for me!
