Originally Posted By MPierce >> My favorite recent quote from a WDI source, which I fully intend to have put onto t-shirts: “Universal swings for the fence. Disney bunts.”<< What's so disturbing about this Lee is that if Disney's own people recognize it, you know the outside public is going to pick up on it also.
Originally Posted By leemac <<Here you go. A very interesting read. It shows 195 pages now with 15 post per page,>> Good grief - only took a quick look as I hate those busy message board formats but it is certainly sycophantic. I still wonder what would possess him to get involved in that type of discussion (especially under your own name).....
Originally Posted By MPierce >> I still wonder what would possess him to get involved in that type of discussion (especially under your own name)..... << Perhaps advertising his services to Disney. Who knows what his motives are. But having your name out there in the public domain is a good thing. Especially in the entertainment business.
Originally Posted By MPierce >> Good grief - only took a quick look as I hate those busy message board formats but it is certainly sycophantic. << I always use that method when I'm trying to pry information from you, but it never works.
Originally Posted By MPierce >> My gut says Eddie would jump back to Glendale in a mili-second if they'd have him. << I've thought about this long, and hard, and reached the conclusion, who wouldn't want to be a part of Disney. Especially if you're a fanboi. Yes I know all the draw backs nowdays, and I know it's just a business, but it's hard for me to be such a fan, and not want to be a part of it on the inside. Let's face it. When Disney is on it's game it's the best in the Industry. They are the Big Kahuna. They draw the crowds. Who could resist putting your work on display with the best in the business. Yes I know the argument now is they aren't the best anymore. That's true, but all it takes is a few dedicated people in the right posistions for that to turn around.
Originally Posted By Kennesaw Tom <<When Disney is on it's game it's the best in the Industry.>> I think I could successfully argue that Disney hasn't figured out yet just what their game is. As far as the parks are concerned their business model of not maintaining parks in NOT helping their parks division. And as far as I'm concerned they spent far too much for Pixar and ultimately for an animation division after they got rid of their own. <They are the Big Kahuna.> Not anymore, people are staying home and playing online games. <They draw the crowds.> Universal Studios is doing that with HPL. Disney can only dream of tens of thousands of guests waiting in line at the gates. <but all it takes is a few dedicated people in the right positions for that to turn around>. I disagree, at least that's not WDC's problem. Disney is not keeping their parks fresh and new. As long as Disney parks division's business model is to keep cutting back and taking away from their parks they will continue to give guests more reasons to go elsewhere or stay home. They know that, I know that and you know that. I have family members that are not the least bit interested in visiting WDW this year as there is nothing new. Even after my most recent trip last October I knew I was good for a year. I used to buy an annual pass. Now I don't even do that. It's hardly worth it when I am visiting only once a year if that. And it's not just the parks. The merchandise is all the same, no unique tee shirts, resort mugs or anything. Talk about bland.
Originally Posted By Lee hisownself >>Good grief - only took a quick look as I hate those busy message board formats << See, I'm just the opposite. The board format is what kept/keeps me from posting over here more. I much prefer having the ability to edit and attach photos. I'm pretty sure there must me a hampster running on a wheel somewhere to keep these LP boards operating. Maybe if we took up a collection LP could invest in some modern boards.... >>but it is certainly sycophantic.<< Of course. When an Imagineer, current or former, comes down from on high to speak to the mere mortals on a Disney fan board, that's what you can expect. Imagine if it was somebody current like Baxter or Rohde....
Originally Posted By MPierce I just read an article on this, and I think it's quite catch. What's your opinion Lee Mac? I nominate "I'm Pavlos and I actually need the toilet!" to be English fans' battle cry for the rest of their team's World Cup run.
Originally Posted By MPierce >> See, I'm just the opposite. The board format is what kept/keeps me from posting over here more. I much prefer having the ability to edit and attach photos. I'm pretty sure there must me a hampster running on a wheel somewhere to keep these LP boards operating. Maybe if we took up a collection LP could invest in some modern boards.... << Spirit kept posting nude photos of himself. So Doobie had to remove that capability.
Originally Posted By Lee hisownself World Cup? That little soccer tourney is still going on? Good grief...how much longer 'til preseason? September can't get here fast enough.
Originally Posted By HokieSkipper Just went over and read the latest MAGICAL thread about WWoHP. My god, honestly, it's amazing how many trolls there are on both sides over there. But still I have to love all the Universal bashing. From the way people are talking over there you'd think you get herpes from stepping foot inside Universal Orlando.
Originally Posted By WDW Imagineer Ya, I try to stay away from biased sites like that, only I really can't talk. Haha
Originally Posted By CaptainMichael Disney fanbois are butthurt that Universal is stealing the Mouse's thunder. You can only pretend for so long that the return of an ancient parade and kewl fireworks show compare to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. It's getting harder and harder to be a Disney apologist. WWoHP is a hit. Disney fans are in a very unusual position. I for one, love it. I'm happy for Universal. They are doing the things Disney used to do (and still live off of.)
Originally Posted By WDW Imagineer I'm not giving up on Disney yet. We'll see what Captain Eo brings in, (wink wink)
Originally Posted By CaptainMichael >>>I'm not giving up on Disney yet. We'll see what Captain Eo brings in, (wink wink)<<< We'll see. Bringing in EO continues to send the wrong image IMO.
Originally Posted By Sport Goofy << You can only pretend for so long that the return of an ancient parade and kewl fireworks show compare to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. >> I don't think I've ever seen anyone try to make that comparison.
Originally Posted By vbdad55 nor have I - especially from Disney. SOmetimes you get beat ( at anything) and you have to tip your cap and move on.. yes it should cause them to raise the bar, no I don't think that FL anywhere near covers that...but the response doesn't have to be in 2010 -- make the response worth it.. return to the quality and innovation known for and the race is once again over... don't and you have to be willing to accept a smaller piece of the pie than used to.. even beancounters get that
