Originally Posted By magic0214 Yes, you guessed it...its the time of year when Disney unveils their promotion of the year. Any guesses? What would you like> AND IF I SEE ONE COMMENT ABOUT "GOSH I HATE PROMOTIONS AND MORE MONEY IS NEEDED TOWARDS THE PARKS" I WILL FIND YOU, SEND EISNER TO YOUR HOUSE SO HE CAN THROW A FIGMENT PLUSH AT YOUR FACE...thank you
Originally Posted By dshyates I think the new promotion will be "Magical Memories". Get a free ticket to see the new Harry Potter attraction with each 4 night hotel purchase.
Originally Posted By HokieSkipper <<I think the new promotion will be "Magical Memories". Get a free ticket to see the new Harry Potter attraction with each 4 night hotel purchase.>> Now THAT'S a promotion I could get behind. That is if I didn't already have an AP to Universal Orlando. That being said, the promotions are just gimmicks at this point. It's laughable that there has to be one every single year.
Originally Posted By HokieSkipper <<I think the new promotion will be "Magical Memories". Get a free ticket to see the new Harry Potter attraction with each 4 night hotel purchase.>> Now THAT'S a promotion I could get behind. That is if I didn't already have an AP to Universal Orlando. That being said, the promotions are just gimmicks at this point. It's laughable that there has to be one every single year.
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 How about they can the promotions and actually put the effort and the dollars into the product instead?
Originally Posted By Disneymom443 Spirit, Eisner is going to throw a Figment plush at you. I like the Magical Memory idea. Tell us whats yuo best Disney merory. I don't know what the special giveaway would be. ;.. a free photo pass CD. To see all thoes magical memories.
Originally Posted By FerretAfros I'm just worried that if they keep the focus on old memories too much, it will get in the way of producing new quality experiences for the resort. DL has fallen into that trap since the 50th, adding only updated versions of former 'classic' attractions since then. In a way, it reminds me of the mindset of the Studio in the 70's, where they were so focused on making ideas that Walt had seen that they ended up not making much that was worth watching. Yes, Disney has a very important past that should be celebrated, but it seems that a lot of the time it is getting in the way of them moving forward. The year-long celebrations may not seem like much, but every thing they do adds up. In my mind, focusing on how great Disney 'was' seems to be getting in the way of letting Disney be great now.
Originally Posted By vbdad55 Disney spent a lot of $ on getting DL up to snuff for the 50th -- and is spending more on trying to make Cali Adventure viable-- and the Eorld of Colors show is new - and a few lesser rides going in-- but with the economy the last 3-4 years- are we expecting too much in the way of additions ? I would like to see them as much as anybody -- and yes I recognize that Uni put pout for WoHP-- but if DIsney - re-themed 2/3 rides in a new area some here would rip them a new one.
Originally Posted By vbdad55 because I don't have the answer but heard an astronomical figure thrown out a few years ago-- what cost more Mission SPace or the signature ride @ WWoHP? not asking what a better ride is- just $$
Originally Posted By HokieSkipper Honestly, I'm not sure. The only price figure I've heard thrown around is 256 mil. Not sure if that's for the ride or the whole land. And I know M:S was around 100 mil.
Originally Posted By dshyates The $265 Mil is for the entire WWOHP expansion. And I don't have a problem with the rethemeing of attractions for an new expansion. Just like I don't have a problem with Disney making a newer improved Dumbo experience or rethemeing Barnstormer. And I don't even have a problem with the major attraction being a clone from DCA. My biggest concern with FLE 1.0 was the overemphasis on Princesses. Now that it looks like the Princesses will be a sidebar and they are putting in the 7 Dwarves Mine Coaster indoor/outdoor darkride coaster. I am looking forward to the finished product. Do I think it will be a spectacular as Potter? No, but I think it will be a nice new addition to the MK landscape. I do hope they do what Universal did with the opening of Potter and that is give the whole park a coat of paint and refurbs to all the major attractions. And just to show that Uni fanbois are the same as Disney's. The biggest complaint about the Potter expansion among the fans is how Dragon Challenge turned out. Everyone was hoping that they would repaint the tracks (maroon and black) and the queue is just up to what was required to pull it off. At the loss of one of the best queues in the business.
Originally Posted By HokieSkipper Great post. I too am now looking forward to the newer version of the FLE. It should be a very nice addition to the MK. I just pray that it's the beginning of something more, rather than a one time deal.
Originally Posted By dshyates Isn't 2011 WDW's 40th Anniversary. Wouldn't that be the Promotion that would start in January?
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer I am hoping it's a small one, so that they can focus on the 40th, next year. Yeah, never mind.
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer >>>Isn't 2011 WDW's 40th Anniversary. Wouldn't that be the Promotion that would start in January?<<< No, hopefully that's starting on Oct 1 2011, and is a pretty big event.
Originally Posted By MPierce I think what ever promotion they are having now will be carried over for a second year due to Guest demand!
