Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 And Jay Rasulo ... who's only the No. 2 guy at the company right now in that CFO role wasn't wearing a matching shirt too?
Originally Posted By HokieSkipper I agree it's pretty fishy. But why the hell would a photographer, who seems to photograph the younger generation, say he took a picture of those two to boost his career? That line of thinking is just as fishy as this situation.
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer So... Iger and Staggs... No Rasulo. Seems very clear who is rising in the ranks.
Originally Posted By Bolna <<What's next? John Lasseter, Jobs and the Prince were seen riding Peter Pan together? (PhotoShoppers get to work now).>> Well, but if they intend to do that they should not take lessons from the Chinese on photoshop: <a href="http://blogs.wsj.com/chinarealtime/2011/07/01/photoshop-wizards-skewer-ham-handed-local-government-propagandists/" target="_blank">http://blogs.wsj.com/chinareal...andists/</a>
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 OK, let's leave for the moment the question of who may or may not be at WDW. Let's look at this through the Social Media lens. When I've talked about propaganda and pushing your message and agenda out through the Twitterverse and FB and Disney fan bloggers and podcasters, this is EXACTLY what I was talking about. There's no need to vet information for truthfulness and facts. You just put it out and let people believe what they will. Maybe the world is flat and the moonlanding was a hoax (that was repeated multiple times!) If enough people on the 'net tweet it, it must be true. Is it possible these people were/are in Orlando? Well, anything is possible. If we didn't have Social Media, then it wouldn't even be a question since no one in real media is saying it. And while Bob Iger being at WDW might not be major news, Bob Iger, the Saudi Prince (who wanted his own DL in Bahrain for a couple of decades), Tom Staggs and whomever the next character we'll hear about being at WDW together is HUGE news, not just for fanbois, but for the world beyond the pixie dust. If they've been able to keep this so quiet that even our own LP leaders haven't heard about it, then maybe Disney should run TSA. Also, curiously or not, when this thread started and for days after when you did a Google search using the words 'Disney', 'Parks', and 'market', the first result you got back was this very thread. Now? It's like it doesn't exist, except here and with the folks who are posting, reading and lurking. Now, without going back to my Disney Social Media Conspiracy thread, that seems more than a bit odd to me. I'm sure TWDC couldn't do anything to make sure this thread wasn't the first thing people came to if they did a search using those terms, right? ;-) Again, very odd. I almost feel like Disney Social Media is doing a beta-test right here on the fan community and trying to see just how messages spread ... the use, misuse and control of the fan community. That couldn't be either ... right?
Originally Posted By njDizfan A Prince, a billionaire and a CEO walk into a theme park. Prince says " hey this place is pretty nice, how much you want for it?" Billionaire says " hey, don't you already own one of these?, I do" Prince says " well you know how I am, I'm starting a collection" Ceo says "let's get a slice of pizza" Prince says "just to let you know, I'm not paying for a broken Yeti" Billionaire says " I got one of those too, but he's real and he's fabulous" Ceo says" "hmmm..what percentage do you own again" sorry not my best work.
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 And ... from The Department of MAGICal Things Just Not Adding Up ... So, Iger's in town, the Saudi Prince is in town, Staggs is in town all at the same time the O-Sentinel puts out a story that says everything but the Four Seasons project is dead. You have one quote from a WDW talking head that says absolutely nothing. Wouldn't this have been the PERFECT time to have Iger and the Prince talking about their commitment to the project happening? Maybe even show them on site at Golden Oak? Again, this passes y'all's common sense sniff-tester?
Originally Posted By Bolna <<Again, this passes y'all's common sense sniff-tester?>> Not at all - it is much more unbelieveable than the Chinese buying the Disney Parks. I just can't imagine that if this meeting was so secret that the CMs do not know about it (because if the knew we would have had a direct confirmation by now), then why meet? And at WDW of all places? Meet somewhere else where they won't be as recognisable as in their own company. And if the Price wants to be shown around, I am sure that there would be many people at WDW who would be way more knowledgeable than Mr Iger or Mr Staggs. When Staggs was new the Disney Parks Blog was reporting a lot about how he visited all of the parks. Why be so silent now and instead leak it to only one fan site? No, it just does not make any sense... But, Spirit, google.de still has this thread on the first page if you search for disney parks market.
Originally Posted By skinnerbox <<Also, curiously or not, when this thread started and for days after when you did a Google search using the words 'Disney', 'Parks', and 'market', the first result you got back was this very thread. Now? It's like it doesn't exist, except here and with the folks who are posting, reading and lurking.>> You're correct; it's no longer the first result. But if you put quotes around "disney parks," then it is the first result. 8^)
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 <<Someone needs to tip off Garcia, and get this story figured out.>> I would be shocked if a reporter of Jason's caliber isn't reading this and already asking questions. He's done a pretty good job of covering WDW since taking over. And I think the bigger issue he should be delving into (not to say he isn't) would be exactly what Disney is doing in Social Media ... and, frankly, this is one great example because it all started with a Tweet from a webmaster who is very controlling of the message on his discussion boards and spinning in a pro-Disney manner. Again, no one from any other site has even confirmed his info. Just puked it forth. And that's what it smells like. But if anyone is interested in wishing Jason a Happy 4th weekend his email is JRGarcia@orlandosentinel.com and his phone number is 407-420-5414. Perhaps, he can be on the look out for Rich Ross scouting locations for the new Magic Kingdom movie this weekend too! ;-)
Originally Posted By DDMAN26 I see a mountain in the distance. I'm getting closer and closer and closer and it seems to be shrinking to something no bigger than what a mole could fit into.
Originally Posted By Britain So Spirit, if this is a smokescreen, what is it that they want to obscure? What is currently happening that they'd like us to not pay attention to?
Originally Posted By Pentacat The Music Producer Tweeter has a PR background and according to his LinkedIn Profile he was a Sales Intern for Walt Disney Events Group. <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/pub/jay-waddell/15/b77/107" target="_blank">http://www.linkedin.com/pub/ja.../b77/107</a>
Originally Posted By WDWVacationer So it seems there is no more doubt as to wether or not Iger was there. Now the question-Why? I have a theory with proof, but what do you guys think?
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 <<Again, this passes y'all's common sense sniff-tester?>> <<Not at all - it is much more unbelieveable than the Chinese buying the Disney Parks.>> My thoughts, obviously, too. But I haven't had a chance to even go back to that subject because of this 'Where's Bob?' game that seems to be what all the cool kids are playing today! ;-) <<I just can't imagine that if this meeting was so secret that the CMs do not know about it (because if the knew we would have had a direct confirmation by now), then why meet? And at WDW of all places? Meet somewhere else where they won't be as recognisable as in their own company. And if the Price wants to be shown around, I am sure that there would be many people at WDW who would be way more knowledgeable than Mr Iger or Mr Staggs. When Staggs was new the Disney Parks Blog was reporting a lot about how he visited all of the parks. Why be so silent now and instead leak it to only one fan site? No, it just does not make any sense...>> No, it doesn't. And my big question isn't whether any/all of the figures mentioned have been in O-Town this week. Not by a mile. No, my biggest question is who fed this to the MAGICal website and what their agenda is in getting it out and getting fanbois blathering on about it. Because IF this is total BS, then they spent a lot of money and time in placing it out there. Even finding the folks who were going to Tweet what they did. IF that is the case and this is all or partly made up, then what does that say about Disney and social media? Aren't they worried about being exposed if it's all a fraud? Or are they just happy thinking people aren't talking about Disney having interest in possibly selling P&R or TDO being in bed with Lou Mongello or using fan sites as defacto branches of TWDC PR or fans banding together to start an online campaign regarding the upkeep, or lack thereof, of WDW's parks and signature attractions or Al Weiss' dismissal or all the dead in the water projects at WDW or ... etc ... etc ... Much better to wonder what Bob got on his pizza and whether he's a good tipper or not! <<But, Spirit, google.de still has this thread on the first page if you search for disney parks market.>> Yes, here you can get it with quote marks, which I don't get as that wasn't the case until I checked this afternoon. But it does mean it's a whole lot more difficult to find ... and I am sure (whether Disney has any intention of selling its parks in the near future or not) that they'd be happier if people weren't reading this.
Originally Posted By RoadTrip I just want to nip any potential rumors in the bud... I HAVE NOT BEEN in Orlando since last February. I have NO PLANS to purchase additional DVC points at this time and the only relationship I have with Steve Jobs is the i-Mac I'm typing this on! Hope this clarifies things before they get out of control.
Originally Posted By leobloom Great clue, Penta. This is turning out to be LP's very own Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew case. Mystery in the Magic Kingdom. The Case of the Theme Park Sale. Better than a Raymond Chandler novel!
Originally Posted By MousDad >>Now the question-Why? I have a theory with proof, but what do you guys think?<< About your theory? Well, we'll need to hear it first! JK, I know what you meant. Exploring an IPO/spinoff would certainly fit into these "events" circumstantially. The hush-hush would be necessary because of implications on the Street.
Originally Posted By ReelJustice Mr. Garcia tweeted today that the MAGICal place is a great site for Disney information, etc. I wouldn't put too much hope into him leading the charge on this issue.
