Originally Posted By ChiMike Instead of Disney Fastpass, and just in the interest of shareholders, skipping Disney X-Pass altogether, they should just timeshare the attractions. Disney Attraction Club. Attractions might be able to be maintained through annual member maintenance fees. Attraction visits and attraction waits can all be equated to a point system. Stitch might only be 10 DAC points, but a tinkerbell M&G would be 35 DAC points. Sounds awesome. Actually, it would be like coming back full circle to ticket books. Just this time members get to own a little of the magic!
Originally Posted By Bob Paris 1 "Do you want them to turn the Castle into a Birthday Cake again? An 18 month "celebration" w/a recycled parade and mouse ears and fastpass give aways?!" How odd! THAT is exactly the kind of thing we DON'T want! But nice to see you're coming around.
Originally Posted By 3disneylocations Remember, Disneyland got nothing for its 50th Birthday. Disneyland -the person- is such a nice gal that she instead gave WDW 4 new additions for her 50th.<<< That was the 100 years of Magic promo.
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer ^ Uhm, no it wasn't. 100YOM gave us parades. One that we still have. Yayyyy. >>> Disney Attraction Club. Attractions might be able to be maintained through annual member maintenance fees. Attraction visits and attraction waits can all be equated to a point system. Stitch might only be 10 DAC points, but a tinkerbell M&G would be 35 DAC points<<< I WILL OWN SPACESHIP EARTH!!!!!!!!!!! lol.
Originally Posted By 3disneylocations ^ Uhm, no it wasn't. 100YOM gave us parades. One that we still have. Yayyyy. <<< 100 yrs of magic gave us LMA, Soarin, Snowglobe parade, BAH & somethin' else, that I cannot remember.
Originally Posted By leobloom No, 3d. It wasn't part of 100 Years of Magic. <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Happiest_Celebration_on_Earth" target="_blank">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H...on_Earth</a>
Originally Posted By DouglasDubh <Building Washington DC timeshares.> You're exaggerating, right? I'm pretty sure all they've done is acquired some land, or even just bought an option to acquire some land.
Originally Posted By ChiMike Douglas all posts from me on this thread are with my tongue firmly in cheek
Originally Posted By Boardwalkbum I'm annoyed that it's being treated with such a blase attitude. I turned 40 this year and didn't think it a big deal, but then I was surprised with a party for which people had traveled some distance (in many cases) and then I realised that this party was about what my friends and family thought of me and so wanted to celebrate. I don't know....I guess I just think it would be nice if Disney thought enough of the fans of WDW to make an effort to celebrate an age which in our culture is seen as some sort of "right of passage". I know that will seem somewhat naive (especially to the more "militant" of those who contribute here)but my friends and I will be celebrating in our own way when we head down in early October.....and I'm sure to leave with some 40th merch which should piss some of you off as well. My father and WDW share the same birthday in addition which has always been a source of joy and amusement to both of us.....so I guess that's a part of my disappointment also. Just so you know I was TOTALLY surprised and thrilled and touched by the party thrown for me. I have the BEST family and friends in the world. Well....I guess that's enough "me time" for now.....
Originally Posted By Manfried I didn't particularly want to celebrate my 40th birthday. Why should WDW? I mean do you just want them to do something that will cost money so that APers can get something free?
Originally Posted By leobloom Just wishing they'd find an excuse to build some impressive new attractions.
Originally Posted By FerretAfros >>100 yrs of magic gave us LMA, Soarin, Snowglobe parade, BAH & somethin' else, that I cannot remember.<< LMA didn't come around until DL's 50th, which was celebrated by giving WDW attractions from around the world (how MGM getting a stunt show from WDSP celebrates DL's 50th is beyond me). 100 Years of Magic added the hat and One Man's Dream exhibit to the studios, along with 'new' parades for all four parks. MK got the snowglobe parade, Epcot got Tapestry of Dreams (converted from Tapestry of Nations), DAK got the Jammin' Jungle parade (funny how nobody ever seems to mention that it's still running after all these years, when it hasn't even gotten 'changes' like the MK parade), and MGM got Stars & Motorcars. At the time it seemed like they were trying to create a promotion with nothing new, but in retrospect, it all seems so substantial. Sigh.
Originally Posted By TDLFAN >>>They are a marketing tool, no more, no less. A marketing tool that has worn out its usefulness, imo.<<< You know 3D? I happen to agree with you. Aside from the fact that WDW's management does not give a **** and is as CHEAP as ****, yes, the anniversary events have worn out their usefulness. You see (and I am sure you agree with me as well) all WDW magagement has to do is offer overpriced halloween/xmas parties and free dining meal plans to keep the walmart crowds coming. In the good old days.. huge anniversary celebrations were needed to keep visitors interested in coming to the parks. Not the case anymore. Since WDW lacks the outstanding quality that makes DLR and TDR "the" premier Disney parks destinations...well, hit them with gastronomic delights (as if the food at WDW was that great to begin with..) Again.. due to those little anniversary celebrations.. I have visited HKDL over 6 times this year and TDS will get my business often during their 10th anniversary event. As a local resident of Orlando, its tragic that I have no reason to make the 20 minutes drive to see that stale resort. Not even the new fantasyland expansion moves me to consider renewing my AP. Simply a sad state of affairs there. But hey.. money talks and apparently that is the reason to sell 40th anniversary merchandise, which is plentiful, and if there is consolation, at least we are seeing the return of the original WDW font on teeshirts, as opposed to the generic Walt signature font. But I am here to tell you..as a former CM during the (year long, smile wide)Tencennial and 15th anniversary celebrations.. I was never prouder to have been a part of WDW during those special times. How sad that the thousand of CMs now slaving there can't enjoy the same sense of pride I did back on those days. I would be surprised if they even get a special 40th name tag to wear. Tragic.
Originally Posted By TDLFAN >>>I LOVE hanging out @ their resorts.<<< I don't blame you. There's really nothing interesting to do at the parks, and the hotels offer nicer surroundings. Albeit a little less safer enviroments.. since you have to clear security to visit them resorts and also the fact that a high percentage of those WDW room offer outside hallway doors, at times very secluded in woodsy areas, and anyone in the hotel business will agree that outdoor hallway hotels..such as various of the moderates and all of the economy ones.. are LESS SAFE and more prone to break-ins and other unsafe activities from crooks, than hotels with indoor hallways.. >>> Disneyland got nothing for its 50th Birthday.<<< Yes, still but instead, there were thousands of guests queue-ing up at 4AM to make sure they could get into the park for this milestone moment. It's NOT about the attractions or even about the fanfare that comes with such events.. ITS ABOUT BEING ABLE TO CELEBRATE THE DISNEY PARKS WE ALL LOVE SO MUCH. If management does not see the need to celebrate their bread and butter, then why should we bother in the first place? The new attitude among Disney Co in the USA is troubling and speaks volumes of how badly things have deteriorated.
Originally Posted By Bob Paris 1 "and I'm sure to leave with some 40th merch which should piss some of you off as well." What a strange thing to say. People here(and I swear it's some of the noobs)are getting weirder all the time!
Originally Posted By 3disneylocations 28 NEW! leobloom Mon 8/22/2011 6:21p No, 3d. It wasn't part of 100 Years of Magic. <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H...on_Earth" target="_blank">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H...on_Earth</a> I stand corrected.
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer >>> LMA, Soarin,<<< Those were the 50th. As were Everest, Lucky and Cinderellabration.
Originally Posted By 3disneylocations >>>They are a marketing tool, no more, no less. A marketing tool that has worn out its usefulness, imo.<<< You know 3D? I happen to agree with you. Aside from the fact that WDW's management does not give a **** and is as CHEAP as ****, yes, the anniversary events have worn out their usefulness. You see (and I am sure you agree with me as well) all WDW magagement has to do is offer overpriced halloween/xmas parties and free dining meal plans to keep the walmart crowds coming. In the good old days.. huge anniversary celebrations were needed to keep visitors interested in coming to the parks. Not the case anymore. Since WDW lacks the outstanding quality that makes DLR and TDR "the" premier Disney parks destinations...well, hit them with gastronomic delights (as if the food at WDW was that great to begin with..) Again.. due to those little anniversary celebrations.. I have visited HKDL over 6 times this year and TDS will get my business often during their 10th anniversary event. As a local resident of Orlando, its tragic that I have no reason to make the 20 minutes drive to see that stale resort. Not even the new fantasyland expansion moves me to consider renewing my AP. Simply a sad state of affairs there. But hey.. money talks and apparently that is the reason to sell 40th anniversary merchandise, which is plentiful, and if there is consolation, at least we are seeing the return of the original WDW font on teeshirts, as opposed to the generic Walt signature font. But I am here to tell you..as a former CM during the (year long, smile wide)Tencennial and 15th anniversary celebrations.. I was never prouder to have been a part of WDW during those special times. How sad that the thousand of CMs now slaving there can't enjoy the same sense of pride I did back on those days. I would be surprised if they even get a special 40th name tag to wear. Tragic.<<< Chimike said that, I copied & pasted.
