Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 OK, anyone want to take the Spirited 101 Dalmatians chasing down Phil Holmes and tearing him to shreads while Cruella (or the dude in drag playing her) laughs her arse off?
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 ^^I think there should have been a 'post' at the end of that post ... but it has been a long week and I am tired and debating the two slices of pizza that are calling to me.
Originally Posted By MPierce >> I wonder how many visitors, who aren't Disney nuts, just are opting to drop the park from their visits in favor of more time at other Disney parks or visits to UNI or SW instead. << I may be completely wrong, but I think Harry Potter is going to hurt the Studios real bad. I could even see Universal Orlando as well as DAK passing the Studios up in attendance.
Originally Posted By MPierce >> Sprit, WHO was the demon that decided to possess the TTA with thier bad taste narration? << I don't know who did it, but may they burn in Hell for all eternity!
Originally Posted By vbdad55 He can go buy another pricey set of wheels, and I'm still waiting on my California Grill filet (poor VBDAD doesn't realize by the time he does dinner with me that it'll cost over $50). ------------------- hopefully we can make that happen next trip _ am taking the full 2 weeks next year- between WDW and Vero... $50 - 20% for 'tables in wonderland ' - LOL !
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer ((((((((((((>> Look at PI. Look at Horizons. Both had a "exit poll" attached to them, so as Disney could generate a excuse. I hear JII has had one too, these days. << People have been talking about a fix for JII since the day after version 3 opened. I really wonder when or if it will get a redo? >> Perhaps they are bending MGM's hours so as to make it "need" a refurb, or a massive expansion? Call me crazy, but this is working for me. Heheh. And, it could be probable. << I really believe they are trying to funnel folks into Epcot to save on operating cost, nothing more. To me a 7 o'clock closure is to early for any of the Parks, anytime of the year. ))))))))))) JII? It's been rumored and I've heard rumblings for a while...Last I heard, was for the 40th...But we all know how that's going. Maybe it'll be the headliner for next years' D23? Could only make that better! Funnel them to EPCOT? I could see it. Still, it's a shame. And, if they are boosting EPCOT's numbers while tearing down MGM's, that could help for the "refurb" too. Oh wait, I meant PREfrub. Heh.
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer (((((((((>> Perhaps they are bending MGM's hours so as to make it "need" a refurb, or a massive expansion? Call me crazy, but this is working for me. Heheh. And, it could be probable. << <<I really believe they are trying to funnel folks into Epcot to save on operating cost, nothing more. To me a 7 o'clock closure is to early for any of the Parks, anytime of the year.>> Yep. Right on all counts. Disney saves millions of dollars by closing TPFKaTD-MGMS at 7 ... and by cutting Fantasmic performances drastically. Of course, what that does is have huge negative affect on guest spending in merchandise and F&B and it will reflect in annual attendence (although some Spirits would suggest Disney plays with numbers anyway). I wonder how many visitors, who aren't Disney nuts, just are opting to drop the park from their visits in favor of more time at other Disney parks or visits to UNI or SW instead.)))))))) Woah, Spirit....You think that they ARE looking at a DCA esque plan for MGM? Heck, they HAVE the name change...They might even not have to do as much theming wise...(aka take down the BAH!)
Originally Posted By Mansionfan {{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{Woah, Spirit....You think that they ARE looking at a DCA esque plan for MGM? Heck, they HAVE the name change...They might even not have to do as much theming wise...(aka take down the BAH!)}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}} One could only hope.
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer ^^^^^^ It's a huge hope. How MGM survives is beyond me. Can't believe I am saying this, but I think the degeneration of MGM to DHS is worse than the degeneration of EPCOT Center to Epcot. In terms of SCOPE that is...not the meaning. Tearing the meaning (by tearing out the Omnis and music!!) is by far worse. To me, MGM has lost a ton of the land and inteliectual capacity it once had. Now, it's just Generic Disney Central.
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer And by Omnis and Music, I was referring to EPCOT's Omni's and music...;-) (AKA we need a quote and edit function, doobie!!)
Originally Posted By -em >> Look at PI. Look at Horizons. Both had a "exit poll" attached to them, so as Disney could generate a excuse. I hear JII has had one too, these days.<< Umm they were doing exit polling as I was exiting the Studios today... Wonder what we could read into that...
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer ((( Umm they were doing exit polling as I was exiting the Studios today... Wonder what we could read into that...))) Woah! There's some proof for ya....What were you asked?
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 >> Sprit, WHO was the demon that decided to possess the TTA with thier bad taste narration? << <<I don't know who did it, but may they burn in Hell for all eternity!>> I'm waiting to experience it in person before I offer up an opinion, but it sure seems to have the fanbois in a lather (even the older one like you!) Can something so simple be so bad?
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 <<hopefully we can make that happen next trip _ am taking the full 2 weeks next year- between WDW and Vero... $50 - 20% for 'tables in wonderland ' - LOL !>> I'll have to put it on my 2010 meal planner! ;-)
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 <<Woah, Spirit....You think that they ARE looking at a DCA esque plan for MGM? Heck, they HAVE the name change...They might even not have to do as much theming wise...(aka take down the BAH!)>> Nope. Absolutely not. The big WDW project is at MK. You heard all about it at D23. Studios is looking at Star Tous 2.0 (and the eventual removal of the hat). Not much else. Although I have heard that management isn't happy with LMA. That may be the next thing that sees cuts ...
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 <<Can't believe I am saying this, but I think the degeneration of MGM to DHS is worse than the degeneration of EPCOT Center to Epcot. In terms of SCOPE that is...not the meaning.>> I disagree. EPCOT Center had huge SCOPE ... it was an amazing awe-inspiring place. Epcot is pretty terrific, but it isn't visionary. It isn't BOLD like it once was. It's a simpler place. Hence, the whole label of 'Disney's Discovery Park'. It aims lower than it did. Studios may be a mess, but it had issues from the start.
Originally Posted By Spyderman but jt04 told me DHS will be getting a wonderful new Monsters Inc. e-ticket to coincide with the release of monsters inc. 2 in 2013!
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer ^^^ Hah. Prefurbing and all that _____ Sprit...I agree with you on EPCOT vs Studios of course. They opened it too soon, IMHO. Same with DAK. EPCOT wasn't even around for 10 years when MGM took the spotlight....partially the reason for EPCOT's decline, IMHO. Shame about no DCA for Studios. It needs it like hell.
Originally Posted By Spyderman ^ I just hope ST 2 is good, the redo of Walt Disney Story is grand, and the hat is removed. I also think its high time for Great Movie Ride to get some new movie scenes although based on WDI's track record this decade im not quite so sure anymore...
