lockedoutlogic
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Nope! Sorry, keep being argumentative. Please don't make up things I didn't say.
I'm argumentative...no doubt. When you see the finished product...I think you'll be wrong. I'll wait and see.
Nope! Sorry, keep being argumentative. Please don't make up things I didn't say.
Technically it's 10/1/2021So when they say 'in time for the 50th', what does that mean? Does the 50th celebration start at the beginning of 2021, or does it start October 2021?
That is true - Disney wants to maximize revenues - be that $1 from billion people or $1,000,000 from one person
But the money for all these improvements have to come from somewhere and they need to show the parks on their own make money to get funds for these investments
That is why I never have issues with the extra cost events (paid extra hours, VIP tours, dessert parties, etc) - the more extra money they can get from people that have it the less they have to increase the baseline ticket ... though I know that will still increase some and impacts how often we can go as a family (though all the new stuff impacts how often we was to go as well)
Speculation is that the theatre will be on the east side of Main Street in what currently is a backstage area. Here's an image that DanBoris posted on the dedicated new theatre thread:
Link to that thread: https://www.disboards.com/threads/new-theater-comes-to-walt-disney-world.3618409/
Here's a link to Bing Maps with the location highlighted (in "Bird's Eye" view): https://binged.it/2vqs3Ni
Basically everyone called this a D23 EVENT!
Since this returned tonight (TWO DAYS EARLY) and everyone who was at the Disney Parks D23 Panel got front row tickets to see it tonight, I thought it would go well with this thread. <3
What do you all think of the new Fantasmic? I for one LOVE IT! Alot of the old mixed in with some new! =D
I guess it's different for every child. My daughter has always loved going into the shops and mostly bringing her bear from one country to the other to color and get signed. She gets excited to walk around the countries. I wish they would keep the countries as is and just add the fun rides to future world. I remember as a child loving future world and all the innovative games to play and things to touchI agree. When my dad and I went to WDW when I was 10 it was just WDW and Epcot, DHS opened shortly after we were there. We spent part of a day in Epcot and only in Future World. My dad would have liked to do the world showcase but thought I wouldn't enjoy it so we didn't do it. He probably also didn't want to do all the walking Finally visiting it as an adult I can see why he skipped it because there really isn't much there specifically for kids, but that was always the point. There are ways you can enjoy it with your kids and I'm not saying kids don't enjoy it, but adding IPs in Epcot just for the kids is a bummer, especially when it doesn't seem the least bit educational (GOTG). I'm all for Inside Out being added but they can do it well and the movie wasn't just for entertainment, it had a great learning message.
Agree with a twist. A straight forward approach to this would be to 1) offer a rich, diverse Americana emporium with a menu that changes seasonally to reflect the best of America's incredible regional food heritage (as you noted above) paired with regional craft beer and locally-sourced wines and 2) also appease the tired parents with kranky kids who still demand hot dogs, nuggets & shakes with a quality-sourced Blue Ribbon Midway or State Fair themed CS with a set menu of 100% beef hot dogs & a fresh toppings bar, WDW standard nuggets, etc. The old theme park standard of dogs & burgers have kicked around forever because there is still a demand for it. But if Epcot is going to trade in it, at least kick up the quality, flavour & manage the price point.Also, fix the US one because it's garbage and have a more eclectic gastronomy section there as opposed to hot dogs and burgers, that's embarrassing. LA, HI, TX, S. CA, S. FL, NY, IL, PR cuisine to show variety in geology, food, and culture.
I don't get that Epcot design photo, it just looks like just a bunch of trees and water. Why not leave the Innoventions buildings and turn them into something instead of knocking them down, seems like it would be less work. I tried to read through comments but probably missed it, but was that just put up to look at or did he mention it during the panel?
Agree with a twist. A straight forward approach to this would be to 1) offer a rich, diverse Americana emporium with a menu that changes seasonally to reflect the best of America's incredible regional food heritage (as you noted above) paired with regional craft beer and locally-sourced wines and 2) also appease the tired parents with kranky kids who still demand hot dogs, nuggets & shakes with a quality-sourced Blue Ribbon Midway or State Fair themed CS with a set menu of 100% beef hot dogs & a fresh toppings bar, WDW standard nuggets, etc. The old theme park standard of dogs & burgers have kicked around forever because there is still a demand for it. But if Epcot is going to trade in it, at least kick up the quality, flavour & manage the price point.
Agreed. Never underestimate the power a cardstock bear stapled to a stick and colored with 25 cent crayons has to entertain kids for an entire day. My 6 year old loves WS because she can color. She also loves to talk to the CMs from each country. I've never understood the mentality of Epcot "bores" kids.I guess it's different for every child. My daughter has always loved going into the shops and mostly bringing her bear from one country to the other to color and get signed. She gets excited to walk around the countries. I wish they would keep the countries as is and just add the fun rides to future world. I remember as a child loving future world and all the innovative games to play and things to touch
What about Custom House? Will that stay, or will check-in & DME move to the expanded OPR?Caribbean is losing 576 rooms...
Barbados buildings 11-16, Martinique buildings 21-23.
What about Custom House? Will that stay, or will check-in & DME move to the expanded OPR?
We tried it in June with the parade package. I was a bit concerned with all the bad reviews, but being on the dining plan, I gave it a shot. We were pleasantly surprised! The service and atmosphere were great - the food, while not the very best Italian I've ever had, was good as well. There were seven of us and we all ordered different things for the most part - nothing was inedible. It was awesome to enjoy a late lunch while sitting in some ac and then simply walk out and have a spot on the curb for the parade! If you are on the dining plan, this is a no-brainer!! I would still try to get BOG ressies even if it's just to get a quick snack to share or the grey stuff - which you could do at breakfast or lunch - the atmosphere in there is amazing ...hope that helpsWe are trying it for the first time this year if we can't get our BOG adr. Is it really that bad?
Agreed. Never underestimate the power a cardstock bear stapled to a stick and colored with 25 cent crayons has to entertain kids for an entire day. My 6 year old loves WS because she can color. She also loves to talk to the CMs from each country. I've never understood the mentality of Epcot "bores" kids.
Yes. It's a different experience than you get from the other parks. Would hate to see it turn into more of an amusement park. Again, half of the park I don't mind but keep the countries and the education. And please don't take my American Adventure away ever!I have found the WS CMs from the various countries can be some of the best CMs on property - they always seem genuinely happy to talk to you - about their homeland but just in general as well
That is true - Disney wants to maximize revenues - be that $1 from billion people or $1,000,000 from one person
But the money for all these improvements have to come from somewhere and they need to show the parks on their own make money to get funds for these investments
That is why I never have issues with the extra cost events (paid extra hours, VIP tours, dessert parties, etc) - the more extra money they can get from people that have it the less they have to increase the baseline ticket ... though I know that will still increase some and impacts how often we can go as a family (though all the new stuff impacts how often we was to go as well)
I do see your point there..
My stance it's not the upsells...it's WHAT the upsells are. They have to be of reasonable quality and the customers must be able to say no when they are not.
...the problem is they can't do it. A lot of the upsells are repackaging of stuff that can't reasonably be justified as necessary or worse yet ruins something's that were included in the base price prior.
It's really a dangerous, fine line.