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Themepark Profits Weak (plus a rant!)

Despite improved attendance numbers, apples to apples profit numbers reveal that the parks are having their worst years since the 80s. I’m sure the number crunchers up in Burbank have better models than me, but since you asked… the company is now reaping what it has sowed. The 90s were supposed to be the Disney Decade at the Themeparks. Instead we saw cuts in attraction budgets, a reliance on the cheaper (sometimes! remember the expensive mistake that was Light Magic) entertainment, cuts in training, and an across the board slashing of maintenance budgets. Not only has this resulted in death and injury at the theme parks, but it affected Disney brand as the top quality family entertainment vacation destination.

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Wanna be a Star?

Wanna be a star? How about a theme park performer? Well then get those dancing shoes on cause Disneyland is having auditions for its Aladdin Stage show. Follow that link or call (800) 766-0888 for more details.

How to give your wife exactly what she wants…

The husband asked his wife what she’d like for her birthday. "I’d love to be six again," she replied. On the morning of her birthday, he woke up early, got up, made her a nice big bowl of Lucky Charms and then took her off to Disneyland. What a day! They went on every ride… Read More »How to give your wife exactly what she wants…

Some plans for Disneyland’s 50th.

Phil Johnson, of Roadside Attraction Band and Blog, has a look at some of what Disneyland is offering for it’s 50th Anniversary. Hint: he’s not all that happy. So, besides the gold car bit and the new fireworks and parade shows, the other stuff seems like stuff that could and would happen regardless of the… Read More »Some plans for Disneyland’s 50th.

Disney Store, further analysis

Children’s Place does hope to open up a Disney Store Outlet chain which would be a driver for growth while decreasing the need to liquidate inside the main retail stores. Some things that will not change is that the Disney Store will continue to sell adult merchandise as well as theme park tickets. Over on… Read More »Disney Store, further analysis

Disney and Pixar Sitting in a Tree

The on again off again relationship of Pixar and Disney has had more twists and turns than a theme park roller coaster. For now it appears to be back on track with the departure of Eisner next year. This does not bode well for Bob Iger’s chances at succession as Pixar likely would not sign… Read More »Disney and Pixar Sitting in a Tree

Remember LibbyLu?

Remember when I said that Disney would be foolish to let LibbyLu dominate the ‘tween’ dress up and party market, well the folks at Disney have things well in hand. An experiment at the 5th Avenue New York store features a place for the ‘tweens to come and release their inner princess. The New York… Read More »Remember LibbyLu?

New Disney Legends

The Walt Disney Company inducted twelve new members into the equivilant of the Disney Hall of Fame, the Disney Legends.

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