Originally Posted By demderedoseguys According to my January DVC newsletter: Disney, Siemens sign pact The Walt Disney Company recently announced a 12-year strategic alliance with Siemens AG, a premier global technology and infrastructure company. The agreement paves the way for the two companies to broaden their technological collaboration across several platforms. "Embracing new technology is a key strategic priority at Disney, because it supports our commitment to creating an outstanding Guest experience," said Bob Iger, President and Chief Executive Officer of The Walt Disney Company. As part of the agreement, Siemens also will appear as a presenting sponsor for several Disneyland® and Walt Disney World experiences, including the Spaceship Earth attraction and the IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth fireworks spectacular at Epcot®, and Innoventions exhibits at Epcot and Disneyland Park. In addition, the company's Sylvania lighting division will sponsor the Osborne Family Spectacle of Lights holiday display at the Disney-MGM Studios and the classic Disney's Electrical Parade at Disney's California Adventure® Park.
Originally Posted By trekkeruss The newsletter is a bit behind... we talked about the Siemens sponsorship maybe two months ago.
Originally Posted By trekkeruss It's hard to read everything on the boards. Here is the thread that was in the DCA section: <a href="http://mb.laughingplace.com/default.asp?WCI=MsgBoard&WCE=T-69131-P-1&Refresh=0107091727" target="_blank">http://mb.laughingplace.com/de fault.asp?WCI=MsgBoard&WCE=T-69131-P-1&Refresh=0107091727</a> There was also one in the WDW section: <a href="http://mb.laughingplace.com/default.asp?WCI=MsgBoard&WCE=T-69135-P-4&Refresh=0107092018" target="_blank">http://mb.laughingplace.com/de fault.asp?WCI=MsgBoard&WCE=T-69135-P-4&Refresh=0107092018</a>
Originally Posted By demderedoseguys Thanks . I'm just happy that there is something positive going on at SSE. It was getting too depressing to step off the ride and walk into a bare room. Anyone hear anything on when and what Siemens may do to invigorate that area?
Originally Posted By vbdad55 Anything they do will be an improvement over nothing...so i am looking forward to any kind of display.....hopefully soon
Originally Posted By trekkeruss Just wait, vbdad... rumor has it that it's going to be a playground lit with genuine Sylvania products.
Originally Posted By vbdad55 That's one more technological advance over the Pooh playground -- which is less exciting than any of the roadside 'experiences' of the old Rt 66 drive...I'll take the world's largest ball of string
Originally Posted By Goofyernmost Now there is an example of misplaced priority. Get that empty, sad looking place at the end of the ride filled with something, even if it's fluff, before we worry about the wand. As for the wand...I can take it or leave it. It has some redeeming qualities, like the much needed connection to the rest of WDW, but Spaceship Earth can stand alone quite impressively. But, for heavens sake, fill that exit with something. That is one area where I think management had their collective heads buried deep. Nothing makes a place look like it's ready to go under than a deserted display space. They could have put something in there even if it was decommissioned props from removed rides. I know I would have enjoyed looking at those.
Originally Posted By Goofyernmost In fact they could have called it "Landfill Earth". Fairly appropriate way of showing what advanced technology has created.
Originally Posted By arstogas >>>Anything they do will be an improvement over nothing...so i am looking forward to any kind of display.....hopefully soon<<< Just please, please get rid of those asinine "your ride vehicle will turn around at times" video at the beginning. Are people REALLY so stupid that they need to be warned of this?
Originally Posted By demderedoseguys >>Now there is an example of misplaced priority. Get that empty, sad looking place at the end of the ride filled with something, even if it's fluff, before we worry about the wand.<< See my post #5 !!!
Originally Posted By vbdad55 <In fact they could have called it "Landfill Earth". Fairly appropriate way of showing what advanced technology has created.< tell that to the person and his family whose life is saved by technology today that wouldn't have been even 20 years ago.... life would be very boring if time stood still............ <Are people REALLY so stupid that they need to be warned of this< watch the behavior of some people ( and usually not kids ) on some of the rides and attractions then think about this again -- the unfortunate answer is yes in some cases
Originally Posted By Goofyernmost vbdad, I didn't say that advance technology wasn't good overall but it has created a throw away society and that was what was meant by my obviously not comical remark. Landfill Earth, below Spaceship Earth! I'm here all week, try the veal!
