Originally Posted By Fe Maiden <<I guess no one knew where I was going with my comment. In the Twin Cities, all of the White Castles are in parts of town that generally aren't very good. When I was in college we used to go down to the White Castle late at night to get some 'sliders' when we had the munchies. It was really rather amusing... the only people there were bums and college kids like us looking for something to eat late at night.>> I went to college in North Philadelphia, certainly not the best of neighborhoods (the local beer distributor had more security than most banks). Anyway, at the corner of Broad and Olney was a massive White Castle. The place looked like it did quite a business. I never ate there though. I couldn't handle the thought of passing up an Explorer's Den cheesesteak or Mario's pizza for a White Castle burger. The only time we'd venture up that way on foot was to catch Septa (the subway).
Originally Posted By TDLFAN YUK! ^^^ Greasy spoon. We have one of those by my house and it was gross.. >>Maybe they can stop killing our kids and replace that McDonald's Fries with a nice fruit kiosk like the beauty they have at AK in front of Kilimanjaro?<< I think parents are partly at fault here... they need to say "NO!" to their kids in regards to what they are eating. Remember, it's not Disney's fault if they sell this garbage in their parks...they only think of the money to be made thru those affiliations, and do NOT think/care about your health.
Originally Posted By pixiedust1 >>Maybe they can stop killing our kids and replace that McDonald's Fries with a nice fruit kiosk like the beauty they have at AK in front of Kilimanjaro?<< I think parents are partly at fault here... they need to say "NO!" to their kids in regards to what they are eating. Remember, it's not Disney's fault if they sell this garbage in their parks...they only think of the money to be made thru those affiliations, and do NOT think/care about your health.<< Who cares... I like it ... if you dont go stuff it... go collect somemore pins and star wars stuff GEEK!! : )
Originally Posted By pixiedust1 TDLFAN.. Shouldn't you be do something important today like do a quality control walk or something... instead critiqueing threads.. with alot of hot air... whew!!
Originally Posted By hopemax <---amused people all over the country know Red Robin. See, the very first Red Robin was just across the University bridge from the University of Washington in Seattle. Used to eat there ALL THE TIME. So I still just consider it our little 'ol regional chain. Yeah, they had been around for forever when I was eating at the one in Seattle, and we have them in Phoenix.
Originally Posted By Chelledun Can someone please point me to one of the articles talking about the termination of the cross-promotional agreement? I've heard it a few places but would like to read more about it.
Originally Posted By TALL Disney Guy <I didn't say I didn't like them, just that I didn't fall in love with the things.... I didn't have an orgasmic experience, shall we say.> Obviously you didn't put ketchup on yours. ;-)
Originally Posted By ssWEDguy >> termination of the cross-promotional agreement << I don't know that the cross-promotional agreement was terminated so much as simply reached it's end and not renewed. It was originally a 10-year exclusive contract between Disney and McDonald's. Disney got regular promotional space at McDonald's nationwide for their films. McDonald's got to put up food locations on property, and sponsored numerous park attractions.
Originally Posted By alexbook There's been some discussion about this in the Disney Business section. The gist of it is that McDonald's and Disney had a 10-year "exclusive" deal to produce Disney-themed Happy Meals, and they've decided not to renew it. The McDonald's presence in Disney's parks is part of a separate agreement that is continuing. Here are a couple of news links: <a href="http://www.forbes.com/facesscan/2006/05/09/mcdonalds-disney-marketing-cx_po_0509autofacescan11.html?partner=rss" target="_blank">http://www.forbes.com/facessca n/2006/05/09/mcdonalds-disney-marketing-cx_po_0509autofacescan11.html?partner=rss</a> <a href="http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/la-et-mcdonalds8may08" target="_blank">http://www.chicagotribune.com/ business/la-et-mcdonalds8may08</a>,1,834869.story?track=rss&ctrack=1&cset=true
Originally Posted By Jim in Merced CA Here's another one... <a href="http://lifestyle.iafrica.com/dining_in/healthy_eating/303354.htm" target="_blank">http://lifestyle.iafrica.com/d ining_in/healthy_eating/303354.htm</a>
Originally Posted By GalDisney The few times I have purchased McDonald's fries at WDW, they did not even taste like McDonalds fries. And I happen to like the fries from Cosmic Rays, Electric Umbrella and Peco's Bills. Dont like the shoe string type from Caseys, though, those are not good at all.
Originally Posted By Friar Tuck and Roll The only thing I like that McDonald's sponsers at the parks is Countdown to Extinction. Plus, the only reason that I like McDs sponsership there is that it allowed Disney to have the replica of "Sue" in front of the attraction from the Chicago Field Museum, which is also sponsered by McDonald's. (Are they looking for the alusive Bronto Burger?). That would be the only thing I would miss if McDonald's was taken out of the park.
Originally Posted By kennect Who owns the two full scale McD's on WDW property? I would assume McDonald's does...Funny thing about them though is the fact they always seem to be run a lot better than my local franchised version is...
Originally Posted By Labuda "The only thing I like that McDonald's sponsers at the parks is Countdown to Extinction." McD's hasn't sponsored Dinosaur for a few years now. Not entirely sure, but I think the sponsorship ended right around when the ride name changed. vbdad can confirm for us whe he sees this thread.
Originally Posted By leemac <<See, the very first Red Robin was just across the University bridge from the University of Washington in Seattle.>> I didn't know that. Funnily enough I ate at my first Red Robin yesterday in Bellevue, WA. As a veggie I thoroughly enjoyed my garden burger. Excellent service too.
Originally Posted By leemac <<McD's hasn't sponsored Dinosaur for a few years now. >> Ann, McDs sponsor the entire land. That includes the Dig Site, Dinosaur and the Theater in the Wild.
Originally Posted By leemac <<Who owns the two full scale McD's on WDW property?>> I believe that they are both company-owned and operated. I think the first one popped up in Jan '97.
