[Pinocchio85]

Originally Posted by magoo2525

I don't have to make an excuse for Disney to do anything they want to do with their parks!!

But what I said was that people want TWO THINGS!!!! NOT JUST CHARACTERS!! They want CHARACTERS AND ATTRACTIONS!!! So for the last time, if you're going to quote me... PLEASE get it right!!

And if you want to talk about facts...

People are not going to DCA for much beyond Soarin', Screamin', GRR, and TOT! Otherwise, the park would be shoulder to shoulder like DL is! (FACT)

People LIKE Disney and Disney/Pixar Movies! (FACT)

An old ride that you used to be able to get on in a matter of minutes, now can take up to TWO HOURS to ride because they added a clownfish named Nemo! (FACT)

DCA is expanding and needed a new area for guests to visit! Radiator Springs is born! (FACT)


...so what's wrong with Disney promoting their characters and movies?? Some people don't have any sort of attachment to Mickey, Donald, and Goofy....no problem. but many DO!! It's not just about going on the rides for them. It's about visiting a part of their childhood and sharing it with others! To them, (Me Included), Mickey and the others are like old friends! ...and THAT'S A FACT!!!

You bet its about marketing!! That's where the money is made! But tell me...
Who is Disneyland marketing to?? Isn't it their GUESTS??? If you don't cater to your base customer, you lose business! The Base Customer is...KIDS and FAMILIES!!!

I did not misquote you.

There's no way that any 6 year old park would be shoulder to shoulder with a 52 year old park. It takes time to build up an attraction roster and nostalgia and memories for guests.

The comparison between the original Subs and the new Subs isn't fair. The ride was nearly 50 years old when it closed with no update in years so of course it won't have a long wait. The Subs just re-opened so of course it's going to have a long wait. Let's wait 40 years then you can fairly compare the two.

What's wrong with Disney marketing their characters.? When it is done in excess it becomes bad. Now they are only doing character based rides. There's no variety in new attractions. Also, they are ruining the established themes by putting these rides where they don't belong. Having cohesively themed lands was the principle that Disney parks were founded upon. The company is destroying what made the place popular in the first place. That's not good.

I would strongly argue that their audience is not just families with children. Disney parks are supposed to be for everybody. They are only catering to kids these days and they are going to start loosing groups like teens and the elderly who want to do other things than just cartoon rides. Six Flags isn't making it because they are only catering to one group. Disney parks were built to have something for everybody.