Resorts McDonald's is leaving Disneyland Resort - Page 2

stevo505 · 08-07-2008, 06:35:34 PM

Aww I am going to miss those yummy fries in the Westward Ho wagon..

MVP · 08-07-2008, 07:01:40 PM

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“As part of a planned refurbishment, three McDonald’s-branded quick service restaurants in Disneyland Resort — Burger Invasion, Conestoga Fries and Harbour Galley — will close on September 2,” Betsy Sanchez, a theme park spokeswoman, said in an email statement.

ok if its just for refurbishment purpous then why are the leaving disneyland and not just DCA. what refurbishment is going on in DL?

Mighty Unicorn · 08-07-2008, 07:49:11 PM

I have to admit that seeing the McDonald's logo in Disneyland always kind of bummed me out.

The one that really got me was the fry shack over by the Haunted Mansion. The theming is so awesome over there, and then BAM... a big, yellow "M".

AraBrokenDreamer · 08-07-2008, 08:06:33 PM

Mickey D's (sorry, that's just what a lot of us call it) is leaving the park!! Now it just needs to leave AK, and I'm golden. Besides, there are better mediums for deep-frying fries for mass consumption. And those oil can be recycled and used as bio-diesel.

-Ara

rgoofy · 08-08-2008, 09:24:13 AM

Not a big fan of Mac anyway. Maybe they could serve something chuck wagon appropriate like beans and cornbread, or bacon sandwiches. (Built in Lard

) Works at Dollywood.

cap10hook72 · 08-08-2008, 09:24:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Mighty Unicorn

The one that really got me was the fry shack over by the Haunted Mansion. The theming is so awesome over there, and then BAM... a big, yellow "M".

Ya, it really came from no where! I didn't even think McDonald's was sold there, I thought the one by the HM was just a cheap advertising gig.

I'm glad to see it go. I've always associated Disneyland with high quality and McDonald's with cheap, low quality.

PeoplemoverMatt · 08-08-2008, 10:21:42 AM

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Originally Posted by MVP

ok if its just for refurbishment purpous then why are the leaving disneyland and not just DCA. what refurbishment is going on in DL?

McDonald's is leaving because their contract with Disney also happens to be up and is not being renewed. Ergo, the golden arches will be departing from all locations on Disneyland Resort property. But if you really need that McDonald's fix, there's a McDonald's on Harbor across the street from where the monorail makes a hard left into Tomorrowland.

-- PMM

Neo · 08-08-2008, 10:49:22 AM

They told us this was happening way over a year ago. Does no one remember the big announcement Disney made about "getting away" from McD's? And that was about the same time Disney stop putting its toys in McD's Happy Meals. I have seen them back in the Happy Meals after that but noticed they weren't as prominent.

No big secret for me and definitely not a surprise.

mousecrazy · 08-08-2008, 10:49:51 AM

Oh how I will miss the fries! They seemed to hit the spot, salty and warm.
I will also miss the screams from Thunder Mountain on how over priced they are...

MVP · 08-08-2008, 04:58:02 PM

yep i remember that announcement but this one was a laugh because they said it was part of there "Refurbishment Plans" lol what plans at Disneyland for that matter not DCA they have an excuse! no big deal tho but those fries were the best!!! other McDonald's are just not as good! they should keep the fries but just lose the McDonalds name!

Ezra · 08-08-2008, 06:16:47 PM

It will have to be different fries without the trans-fat. That's the reason McD's is getting the boot.

(Yeah, I know they're denying it. It's just a coincidence. Whatever.)

Executioner · 08-08-2008, 06:26:23 PM

Yup.. I love how they have to mask it and make everything sound so "PC". Just come out and say it.

*Disney in news conference* Yes, we wanted a change and a healthier mixture of foods in the park. So naturally we decided to let McDonald's go so we could develop a better vendor.

Oh how hard was that? I sometimes hate how Disney will skirt around the topics just to avoid stepping on toes. Who cares? You want them gone. Then get rid of them and do it with pride.

Ezra · 08-08-2008, 06:36:24 PM

yeah, but Disney knows better. They don't want potential new sponsors to say "They totally roasted McDonald's in the media. No way will we ever do buisiness with them!" Never bad-mouth an old girlfriend if you ever want to get a date again: Word gets around.

Besides, it wasn't all bad. Disney had good history with McDonald's, and if she ever cleans up her act, he might take her back again. Maybe after she's out of rehab.

Executioner · 08-08-2008, 06:43:21 PM

Very true, but again it is Disneyland's property and they can let go and change what they want and when they want really. There are other way's of saying they want a change without stepping on toes and skirting around the issue. Personally I would be more offended by someone or a corporation not coming out and saying their mind.

MVP · 08-08-2008, 08:34:39 PM

The Famous word of a Disneyland employee "I dont Know...blah blah"

btw didn't McDonalds cut the trans fat?

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stevo505 I LOVE DISNEYLAND! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Clovis, California. Posts: 905 Images: 2	Aww I am going to miss those yummy fries in the Westward Ho wagon.. __________________

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Mighty Unicorn Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 356 Images: 2	Good... I have to admit that seeing the McDonald's logo in Disneyland always kind of bummed me out. The one that really got me was the fry shack over by the Haunted Mansion. The theming is so awesome over there, and then BAM... a big, yellow "M". __________________ Hear my new band's music! Remember, the MySpace page might have comments for "grown-ups". But the music is totally safe so far (no lyrics yet, lol!). I am the drummer. Mighty Unicorn's MySpace MIGHTYUNICORN.COM

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AraBrokenDreamer Protect the Dreams Bejeweled Champion! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Sanctuary of Dreams Posts: 454 Images: 3	Mickey D's (sorry, that's just what a lot of us call it) is leaving the park!! Now it just needs to leave AK, and I'm golden. Besides, there are better mediums for deep-frying fries for mass consumption. And those oil can be recycled and used as bio-diesel. -Ara __________________ Scripts are the soil of a film. The story is the seed, the actors are the water, and the crew are the sunlight, giving it the chance to bloom into a brilliant flower. "I have no use for people who throw their weight around as celebrities, or for those who fawn over you just because you are famous. " -Walt Disney

08-08-2008, 09:24:13 AM	#20 (permalink)
rgoofy rgoofy Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Crescent City, CA Posts: 27	Not a big fan of Mac anyway. Maybe they could serve something chuck wagon appropriate like beans and cornbread, or bacon sandwiches. (Built in Lard) Works at Dollywood.

08-08-2008, 10:49:51 AM	#24 (permalink)
mousecrazy Hippie Lovin Tree Hugger Administrator Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bay Area - Marin Posts: 1,354 Images: 30	Oh how I will miss the fries! They seemed to hit the spot, salty and warm. I will also miss the screams from Thunder Mountain on how over priced they are... __________________ "Those who fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it." Sir Winston Churchill "It is not enough to say, we must not wage war, it is necessary to love peace" - Martin Luther King Jr.

08-08-2008, 10:49:22 AM	#23 (permalink)
Neo VF's Analogist Administrator Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 2,978 Images: 106	They told us this was happening way over a year ago. Does no one remember the big announcement Disney made about "getting away" from McD's? And that was about the same time Disney stop putting its toys in McD's Happy Meals. I have seen them back in the Happy Meals after that but noticed they weren't as prominent. No big secret for me and definitely not a surprise.

08-08-2008, 04:58:02 PM	#25 (permalink)
MVP Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: LB,CALi (Los Banos) Posts: 494	yep i remember that announcement but this one was a laugh because they said it was part of there "Refurbishment Plans" lol what plans at Disneyland for that matter not DCA they have an excuse! no big deal tho but those fries were the best!!! other McDonald's are just not as good! they should keep the fries but just lose the McDonalds name! __________________ Toy Story MIDWAY Mania High Score: 202,000

08-08-2008, 06:16:47 PM	#26 (permalink)
Ezra Favorite Hitchhiking Ghost News Editor Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 2,762 Images: 9	Different fries. It will have to be different fries without the trans-fat. That's the reason McD's is getting the boot. (Yeah, I know they're denying it. It's just a coincidence. Whatever.) __________________ Profile \| Visions Fantastic News Center \| UserPage

08-08-2008, 06:26:23 PM	#27 (permalink)
Executioner The name says it all Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Between this world and the next. Posts: 1,425 Images: 44	Yup.. I love how they have to mask it and make everything sound so "PC". Just come out and say it. Disney in news conference Yes, we wanted a change and a healthier mixture of foods in the park. So naturally we decided to let McDonald's go so we could develop a better vendor. Oh how hard was that? I sometimes hate how Disney will skirt around the topics just to avoid stepping on toes. Who cares? You want them gone. Then get rid of them and do it with pride. __________________ A Different Kind Of Company. A Different Kind Of Executioner. Come join us! (You must be 18 years of age or older)

08-08-2008, 06:36:24 PM	#28 (permalink)
Ezra Favorite Hitchhiking Ghost News Editor Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 2,762 Images: 9	Things change yeah, but Disney knows better. They don't want potential new sponsors to say "They totally roasted McDonald's in the media. No way will we ever do buisiness with them!" Never bad-mouth an old girlfriend if you ever want to get a date again: Word gets around. Besides, it wasn't all bad. Disney had good history with McDonald's, and if she ever cleans up her act, he might take her back again. Maybe after she's out of rehab. __________________ Profile \| Visions Fantastic News Center \| UserPage

08-08-2008, 06:43:21 PM	#29 (permalink)
Executioner The name says it all Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Between this world and the next. Posts: 1,425 Images: 44	Very true, but again it is Disneyland's property and they can let go and change what they want and when they want really. There are other way's of saying they want a change without stepping on toes and skirting around the issue. Personally I would be more offended by someone or a corporation not coming out and saying their mind. __________________ A Different Kind Of Company. A Different Kind Of Executioner. Come join us! (You must be 18 years of age or older)

08-08-2008, 08:34:39 PM	#30 (permalink)
MVP Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: LB,CALi (Los Banos) Posts: 494	The Famous word of a Disneyland employee "I dont Know...blah blah" btw didn't McDonalds cut the trans fat? __________________ Toy Story MIDWAY Mania High Score: 202,000

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