Originally Posted By Westsider "I will be visiting the DLR on my Annual Pass. It is a lucky happenstance that it will be basically free for me." A perfect example why AP's have a totally false sense of entitlement. Orlandoboi has the right attitude. AP's get into the Park's for literally pennies a day, basically free entry. They don't deserve anything more than that. No "special air conditioned AP Lounge with free Coke's and Arrowhead and comfy couches where we can talk to like-minded people". No fabulous discounts at all the best restaurants. No special perks or private parties. No fawning from CM's. No special treatment. Back on topic... I'm amazed that they are raising the prices 2 bucks. But then the Parks have been very busy the past month or two, with the gorgeous winter weather we've been having. And since it now appears that there wasn't actually a "recession", as formally labeled as two continuous fiscal quarters of negative growth, people have certainly recovered their mid-priced entertainment spending after September 11th. Even though there is nothing new... the Parks have actually scaled back on operating hours by a few hours a day (Disneyland doesn't even stay open until Midnight anymore, for the first time since the 50's!)... and several major attractions look to be down for the count for months and months to come (Splash and Limo, in addition to the other regular E Ticket rehabs still coming this Spring)... I guess they can get away with a ticket increase of a healthy two bucks. Maybe a 50 dollar ticket for the 50th Anniversary is an easy reach now.
Originally Posted By JohnS1 It will be easier just handing them a $50 and not have to worry about what to do with all that darned change!
Originally Posted By Westsider They didn't offer a press release with this news? In the past you could always count on Tom Brocatto or someone to issue forth a press statement about how with the fabulous introduction of the... Mulan Parade, Tarzan's Treehouse, Believe fireworks, renovated Autopia, etc., etc. you were now getting more entertainment for your dollar. How did they announce this? Just a dry statement with the figures on it? Or was there a gushing PR piece from a talking head to go with it? I'd love to hear any sort of official justification for this price increase, since they have slashed operating hours of Parks, Lands and individual Attractions, cut back on Parades and entertainment, and have several attractions closed for the long term at both Parks.
Originally Posted By JohnS1 ANAHEIM-Disneyland Resort President Cynthia Harris announced the long-awaited $2 increase in admission prices to the resort. "We're so happy to be offering this rare opportunity to pay more to get through our gates," she gushed, as guests clamored to be the first to pay more to get in. "I never seem to have enough ways to give my money to Disney," said long time fan Olivia Jones. "They just made it easier for me to contribute to the cause!" A few cynics dismissed the charge as a token effort to make it seem as though Disneyland was worth more than ever. "But they won't fool me!" shouted an angry Jimmy Smith. "I'm not coming into this place until it costs $75! Then I'll know it's really improved in there!" Harris denied that next year, the resort will start charging for individual rides once the guest is inside the park. "Now, now, that would be telling, wouldn't it?" she said with a wink. "Let's just say that by next year, the Disney experience will be worth more than ever!" ###
Originally Posted By Jisdu <<And since it now appears that there wasn't actually a "recession" >> Ha Ha!!! Tell that to my employer! They began layoffs last fall, layoffs will continue through the rest of the year, totalling about 30,000 heads.
Originally Posted By Orionsriver <AOTC? Some of us here are acronym challenged> "I Know" -- AOTC Attack Of The Clones
Originally Posted By JohnS1 "I Know" -- AOTC Attack Of The Clones Which is...what? a movie or something?
Originally Posted By Jisdu Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones <a href="http://www.starwars.com" target="_blank">http://www.starwars.com</a>
Originally Posted By suttytx AOTC: It's the new Star Wars movie coming out in May. star wars being my other passion besides disney (and my fiance, of course). yes, i know, i'm a bit of a geek.
Originally Posted By peeaanuut wow "Star Wars Geek" I have never heard that term before ^ sarcasm ^ | |
Originally Posted By funnymanjake "Good grief. He's making ANOTHER one!!!???" Why, of course. He's got to finish the story, you know. We've got episodes I, IV, V, and VI. He's got to fill in the blanks. If he didn't, me and all the other Star Wars geeks would have to charge his compound in San Fran, and rip the place apart.
Originally Posted By JohnS1 If George keeps making those silly movies, he'll never get together with Speilberg to finish the next Indy movie! Now THAT's important!
Originally Posted By OrlandoBoi That is due for about 2006, after the "Archival Editions" of the original trilogy are released in theaters and then DVD.
Originally Posted By funnymanjake Yup, OBoi is right. Speilberg is working on a film with DiCaprio right now, which should be out later this year, or early next year. After that, according to him and Mr. Ford, Indy will be his next project, slated for a tentative 2006 release.
