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Steampunk Disney Wedding

Some beautiful photos of a Steampunk Wedding over at the fan run Disney Wedding Blog. Turns out the Victorian styling of the Grand Floridian offer the perfect backdrop to Steampunk goodness. And check out this cake. Congrats to Cheryl and Adam and be sure to… Read More »Steampunk Disney Wedding

Does Disney World have an answer for Universal Orlando?

Apparently the New York Times quoted my article published November 28th, 2010 where I was reacting to the news that while Universal Orlando was having a banner year, Walt Disney World actually decreased in attendance. Here’s the full context:

The first was an Orlando Sentinel story on the flat attendance at Walt Disney World. I have to think that given the poor state of the economy, Disney would have been happy to have not lost any ground. But the reality is Disney did lose ground to Universal Orlando (despite their attempts at hiding the figures). Harry Potter is drawing guests away from the mouse house and Disney still has no answer lined up. That’s very troubling.

I then went on to talk about how Osceola County can capitalize on increase in attention that’s coming Central Florida’s way with LEGOLAND Florida and the Orlando Thrill park.

Like Disney states in the NY Times article, I believe that the Wizarding World of Harry Potter is a net gain for Orlando tourism business. Unlike Disney World officials, I do believe that there is a high risk of guests shifting their attendance to Universal away from Disney resulting in a net-loss for Disney. Universal is already siphoning off the teens and twenty somethings and LEGOLAND Florida threatens to do the same for the 6 to 10 year old set.

Look at all the Hogwarts scarfs and t-shirts you see next time you’re at WDW. Those guests all visited Universal before coming to Disney. The money they spent there on broomsticks and Butterbeer will not be spent on mouse ears and popcorn. That doesn’t include the guests who are spending a day or two at Disney and then visiting Universal.  I can’t understand why Disney doesn’t appear to be worried.

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Disney, Union extend contract after meeting with mediator

Just a quick follow up on yesterday’s post. Disney and the Services Trade Council have agreed to extend the current contract yet again. Union reps hope that Disney will evaluate their latest offer allowing the union members to vote on something different than what was… Read More »Disney, Union extend contract after meeting with mediator

Disney World and Largest Union Group return to negotiations today

Walt Disney World and its largest union group, the services trade council, heads back to the negotiating table with a federal mediator today. While no one is optimistic that the differences can be resolved today, no one is worried about an impending strike either. The… Read More »Disney World and Largest Union Group return to negotiations today

Major Construction at Shanghai Disneyland could start in May

News reports from Shanghai indicate that major construction on the complex that will eventually house a Magic Kingdom style park could begin in May. Right now the government is hurriedly adding infrastructure to get trucks, and eventually tourists, to and from the site. The park… Read More »Major Construction at Shanghai Disneyland could start in May

Walt Disney Studios announces 15 new 3D Blu-Ray Movies for 2011

Whether or not you think Home 3D TV is here to stay, count Disney in the sticking around category. The Walt Disney Company is setting expectations for 2011 Blu-ray 3D releases high with at least 15 titles planned for release. This includes a few old… Read More »Walt Disney Studios announces 15 new 3D Blu-Ray Movies for 2011

Building The Disney Dream in 30 Seconds

Here’s a video that compresses the building process of the Disney Dream into 30 marvelous seconds. When watching that, it is hard not to hear the Benny Hill soundtrack in my head. If you’re the same way, this is for you.