Originally Posted By leemac <<Because Disney isn't Wal-Mart, no matter how much some of its execs would like it to be.>> None of the three parks under consideration are MK clones. Not one. So that makes no sense whatsoever. <<Disney's recent track record shows a complete cluelessness about building parks.>> That is nonsense.
Originally Posted By gurgitoy2 "None of the three parks under consideration are MK clones. Not one. So that makes no sense whatsoever." Yes, but will they be clones of other Disney parks, or do they plan on having cloned attractions in them? Just because they aren't planned as Magic Kingdoms, doesn't mean Disney won't build copies of something else. I would be HIGHLY surprised if they built something entirely new...
Originally Posted By schnebs <<None of the three parks under consideration are MK clones. Not one. So that makes no sense whatsoever.>> WDSP wasn't an MK clone. Neither was DCA or DAK or even D-MGM, yet you could plausibly argue that these were all troubled parks when they opened. Disney doesn't have to produce a poor carbon copy of Disneyland to produce a mediocre park. << <<Disney's recent track record shows a complete cluelessness about building parks.>> That is nonsense.>> Maybe "cluelessness" is a little harsh, leemac, but with the exception of TDS, it's hard to argue that Disney's been doing a stellar job of creating new parks since everybody freaked out over the financial problems with DLP.
Originally Posted By Witches of Morva ORDDU: Thank you for putting things in perspective, Spiritof74, duckling. My sisters and I agree with you. Past management--and even some current management--at Disney are totally blind to what they have done to cheapen the Disney theme parks of late. And anyone who supports them is equally blind.
Originally Posted By wildghostz most recent update of HKDL: HKDL is selling the summer unlimited entry pass which is valid between July 1 to Sept 28. Which means they have extended the period for one more month!
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 <<Because Disney isn't Wal-Mart, no matter how much some of its execs would like it to be.>> <<<<None of the three parks under consideration are MK clones. Not one. So that makes no sense whatsoever.>>>> The fact that Disney already has five MK-style parks (although I know you consider TDS one too) shows that. Enough already. And, since I have no idea what kind of parks they're considering in terms of style/themes, by all means enlighten me and the rest of the readers. Since nothing has been made official, I'm sure you wouldn't be breaking any confidentiality clauses. <<Disney's recent track record shows a complete cluelessness about building parks.>> <<<<That is nonsense.>>>> I'll let DCA, DSP and HKDL speak for themselves.
Originally Posted By Witches of Morva ORGOCH: Keep goin', Spirit a '74, ducklin'!! We hears ya--an' we's on YER side instead a all them apoligist types that feels they gotta defend one bad thing after another--just 'cause it came from a comp'ny they's tryin' ta impress fer their own reasons.
Originally Posted By WorldDisney Yeah, none of saw this coming . HKDL is a CRAPPY PARK!!!!!!!!!!!!! The crappiest MK parks EVER!!! Just buiild RIDES or shut it down . Its NOT MARKETING, its a BAD park with few rides in it!!! If people here can't see that, then I feel REALLY sorry for them. I hate to be right ALL the time .
Originally Posted By HongKongDisneyLand I don't see it being shut down. looking thru my crystal ball.... my prediction: HKDL will shine in 2008 and thereafter...
Originally Posted By oc_dean >> I hate to be right ALL the time .<< That's okay! We love it when you are right WorldDisney ... Makes you more special! :~
Originally Posted By oc_dean >>my prediction: HKDL will shine in 2008 and thereafter...<< :"""""""""" Excuse me while I spit out the gulp of Peach Citrus Fresca I just drank. 2008 is only 2 years away my LP friend! I hardly think ONE ride two years away is going to turn this into some "crown jewel" to dethrone any other "MK" park in the world! It needs lots .. and lots .. and lots of tender loving care .... and rides, rides, RIDES .. and more RIDES!
Originally Posted By TDLFAN >>my prediction: HKDL will shine in 2008 and thereafter...<< You mean your "wishiful thinking". That is the same nonsense they used to say about DLP back in 1998. However, I too want HKDL to succeed badly but they need to exapnd the park and offer more things to do to entice people to attend or even concider going back.
Originally Posted By leemac <<That is the same nonsense they used to say about DLP back in 1998.>> Huh? What was wrong with DLP then? I don't see any similarity between HKDL and DLP at all.
