Originally Posted By WDW Imagineer Last summer. And it wasn't horrible, but i was dissapointed. And i think i'm going to agree with you and say it's too late
Originally Posted By WDW Imagineer But then the question arises, how, if at all possible, can this be fixed? Well, can it? The problem with the park lies in management. The employees are only as good as the manager. So if service is suffering, we should look up higher in authority
Originally Posted By libertysquare76 never too late. Hopefully the one upside of the HP fetish over at Universal is that some of the powers that be may start to think about their core audience. Am i still right in thinking that WDW relies on repeat visitors for its multi million dollar turnovers?
Originally Posted By HokieSkipper <<Am i still right in thinking that WDW relies on repeat visitors for its multi million dollar turnovers?>> Nope. The resort thrives on first time visitors. I believe the breakdown is about 70% first timers to 20% returns. Basically, WDW doesn't give a damn if you come back, only that you spend a ton when you're there.
Originally Posted By HokieSkipper After the Weatherman's announcement yesterday, I wouldn't hold my breath for anything substantial coming to WDW.
Originally Posted By WDW Imagineer But look how they advertise new attractions and experiences. Or rather, changes to older attractions and experiences. For example, do you really think the main street electrical parade is appealing to first timers? No. Then again, it is just a diversion while they renovate spectromagic, but you didn't just see me say that
Originally Posted By libertysquare76 Speaking as a UK resident we get bombarded with ticket offers to make the trip back but in fairness a lot of our theme parks (ha ha ha, the theme mostly being one of dissapointment) charge a lot more for a lot less. Europe is just as bad, for the cost of a outside world hotel and month in WDW with an AP I would only get perhaps a week in DLP.
Originally Posted By HokieSkipper <<But look how they advertise new attractions and experiences. Or rather, changes to older attractions and experiences. For example, do you really think the main street electrical parade is appealing to first timers? No. >> They don't advertise them. Not outside of Florida. If I was a casual fan I would have no idea MSEP was coming back for the summer.
Originally Posted By WDW Imagineer <<They don't advertise them. Not outside of Florida.>> Good point, the only reason i know is because I follow blogs and what not. I mean universal has tv spots and all. Do we need better advertising?
Originally Posted By HokieSkipper ^^^WDW(and TWDC, but that's another story) needs better leadership. Leadership that gives 2 craps, rather than coasting by collecting a six figure pay check. Until that happens WDW will continue down a path of indifference.
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer >>> If I was a casual fan I would have no idea MSEP was coming back for the summer.<<< Why do you always love to forget about the power of the internet?
Originally Posted By HokieSkipper ^^^Casual fans don't go on the Disney website every five seconds like you do, EE.
Originally Posted By HokieSkipper ^^I don't know, but I think it's a lot lke how I felt riding The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man for the first time, and I hope it's how I feel experiencing Forbidden Journey and Radiator Springs Racers for the first time.
Originally Posted By HokieSkipper Okay...so my last post got teleported from the tread about Living Seas...odd.
Originally Posted By WDW Imagineer <<WDW(and TWDC, but that's another story) needs better leadership. Leadership that gives 2 craps, rather than coasting by collecting a six figure pay check. Until that happens WDW will continue down a path of indifference>> Agreed. Disney seriously needs to read these posts and hire us
Originally Posted By HokieSkipper <<Casual fans to plan, though, and do read.>> Sure, but they aren't going to plan a trip unless something catches their eye outside of the WDW site to bring them there. The same old lame commercials and banners on the side of websites isn't going to do that.
