Originally Posted By HokieSkipper You know what I can't wrap my head around? A BILLION AND A HALF is being sunk into stuff like this. A BILLION AND A HALF. Yes, I know I don't like it when people use caps, but my god that's a crap ton of money for seemingly useless crap. Imagine what a billion would do for parks like DAK and DHS right now.
Originally Posted By MousDad I'll tell you what I can't wrap my head around - that Disney is actually contemplating actively publishing what the parks used to be like. Could get downright embarassing.
Originally Posted By leobloom >> A BILLION AND A HALF is being sunk into stuff like this. A BILLION AND A HALF. Yes, I know I don't like it when people use caps, but my god that's a crap ton of money for seemingly useless crap. Imagine what a billion would do for parks like DAK and DHS right now. << That might even pay for a new E-ticket or two. But I guess if you don't think about it, having Winnie the Pooh know my name really is an E-ticket experience. *barf*
Originally Posted By HokieSkipper <<That might even pay for a new E-ticket or two.>> Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey cost around 94 million. That amount of money is over 15 of that ride. Ridiculous to think about
Originally Posted By ReelJustice <<Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey cost around 94 million. That amount of money is over 15 of that ride. Ridiculous to think about>> WDI doesn't have the restraint to only spend 94 million on a groundbreaking e-ticket. What's Radiator Springs up to now?
Originally Posted By HokieSkipper <<What's Radiator Springs up to now?>> Up to, maybe over, 400 mil last time I heard.
Originally Posted By MPierce >> Up to, maybe over, 400 mil last time I heard << Wasn't TT around 100 million, and a sizeable piece went into developing the technology?
Originally Posted By Christi22222 ^^^You can't possibly be serious? A CARS (yeah, I did caps! lol) attraction is costing 4 times what FJ did? How can that be justified? That thing better impress!
Originally Posted By MPierce >> WDI doesn't have the restraint to only spend 94 million on a groundbreaking e-ticket. << I know that question was Hokie, but allow me to quote ReelJustice here. >> WDI doesn't have the restraint to only spend 94 million on a groundbreaking e-ticket. << That' sadly is an accurate statment.
Originally Posted By MPierce >> ^^^You can't possibly be serious? A CARS (yeah, I did caps! lol) attraction is costing 4 times what FJ did? How can that be justified? That thing better impress! << Boy did I ever flop that one. See above statement for your answer Christi.
Originally Posted By ReelJustice <<Bt the way welcome ReelJustice.>> Thanks, but I've been here for a while. Just changed my name (here and other sites) for the sake of security. <<You can't possibly be serious? A CARS (yeah, I did caps! lol) attraction is costing 4 times what FJ did? How can that be justified? That thing better impress!>> And keep in mind, the whole of Wizarding World only cost $250 million. WDI is out of control.
Originally Posted By ReelJustice <<Bt the way welcome ReelJustice.>> Thanks, but I've been here for a while. Just changed my name (here and other sites) for the sake of security. <<You can't possibly be serious? A CARS (yeah, I did caps! lol) attraction is costing 4 times what FJ did? How can that be justified? That thing better impress!>> And keep in mind, the whole of Wizarding World only cost $250 million. WDI is out of control.
Originally Posted By HokieSkipper <<Wasn't TT around 100 million, and a sizeable piece went into developing the technology?>> I believe so, yes. <<^^^You can't possibly be serious? A CARS (yeah, I did caps! lol) attraction is costing 4 times what FJ did? How can that be justified? That thing better impress!>> It'll impress. 400 million dollars worth of impressive? Somehow I doubt that.
Originally Posted By MPierce >> Thanks, but I've been here for a while. Just changed my name (here and other sites) for the sake of security. << See Spirit, that's why Mr.Iger needs security.
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 <<So what exactly is Next Gen?>> Pure Disney MAGIC! ;-) <<I always assumed it was the project to collect data about all kind of customer behaviour by keeping a tab on who does what at what point in time and then to analyze that data to streamline their product? And the side effect might be that the characters will know my name when I meet them (scary thought!!).>> All parts of it. <<How will those virtual trips back into the parks' history fit into that? And just putting out some nice DVDs does not seem very next gen to me.>> Disney will NOT (as far as I know, anything's possible) be putting out DVDs of the park's past. Hell, they can barely be bothered putting them out now. What they aim to do is take control of their properties, copyrights and images from those profitting from them. The use of NEXTGEN tech involves bringing some things from the past back without actually bringing them back.
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 <<What is the comprehensive deal? (I realize I'm not getting an answer to this!)>> Hey, it's like asking a TSA agent why they need to molest an 8-year-old. Do you really think an answer is forthcoming? Not trying to be anything but my normal self here. But Disney still doesn't know the full extent and applications of NEXTGEN. What we are seeing now is just the smallest tip of the iceberg. Maybe by 2016 we'll know more. Too bad the world is ending next year.
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 <<You know what I can't wrap my head around? A BILLION AND A HALF is being sunk into stuff like this. A BILLION AND A HALF. Yes, I know I don't like it when people use caps, but my god that's a crap ton of money for seemingly useless crap. Imagine what a billion would do for parks like DAK and DHS right now.>> Unfortunately, I can ... and NEXTGEN isn't going to improve WDW in the way tangible attractions and quality entertainment, dining and shopping will. But again, look at who is leading the company ... a techie geek ... and who is the big board dude who created an empire based on convincing kiddies that his Apple cult was worth taking a bite of.
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 <<What's Radiator Springs up to now?>> <<Up to, maybe over, 400 mil last time I heard.>> I haven't heard that yet. It wouldn't be surprising with WDI. This is TT and JTTCoTE themed to Cars. It shouldn't come close to that number. frankly for that cost, every guest should get a happy ending (and, no, I don't mean winning the race!)
