Originally Posted By skinnerbox Thanks, Doobie and Hokie. Sounds like ESPN Weekend is a win-win for both visitors and Disney. So does anyone know the "real reason" it was cancelled? Are they moving it to WWoS? Seems really dumb to cancel an event that's successful.
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer >>>Like -em said, not the best, not the worst, Id use the term mediocre. My question is mainly why does middle of the pack get you elevated to the second coming of Walt?<<< Funny... You always hear CMs lauding him like he's some stellar VP. The upkeep is certainly better than 4-5 years ago.
Originally Posted By leemac <<I'm not 100% sure on this, but I believe ESPN the Weekend is paid for by ESPN, for the most part, not by Disney World. So cutting it would be a decision made by them.>> The event itself is paid for by WDW Co. - ESPN assist with some marketing costs but the development and operation of the weekends is entirely down to WDW Co.
