tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244647450237014911.post5818425924970832881..comments2024-01-06T19:03:20.285-08:00Comments on Blue Sky Disney: Admit One...Honor Hunterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05346050126873050983noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244647450237014911.post-6582081808501789812009-09-01T23:08:16.904-07:002009-09-01T23:08:16.904-07:00http://ocresort.freedomblogging.com/2009/08/28/dis...http://ocresort.freedomblogging.com/2009/08/28/disney-charges-guests-99-cents-extra-for-burger-tomatoes/15861/Spokkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03244298044953214810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244647450237014911.post-67533038607699697642009-08-29T10:08:40.088-07:002009-08-29T10:08:40.088-07:00Here are the ticket prices if anyone is interested...Here are the ticket prices if anyone is interested.<br />It shows both the discounted prices, and the general admission prices;<br /><br />http://d23.disney.go.com/expo/book-your-trip.htmlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244647450237014911.post-89755864763319423272009-08-29T09:54:24.017-07:002009-08-29T09:54:24.017-07:00Where do they charge this? Not where I was the ot...Where do they charge this? Not where I was the other day. The prices were the same as the last time I went, Spokker.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244647450237014911.post-73420650900892884022009-08-29T00:48:56.579-07:002009-08-29T00:48:56.579-07:00Never underestimate die hard fans.
The Expo line-...Never underestimate die hard fans.<br /><br />The Expo line-up is pretty impressive.<br /><br />Certainly there will be some people who will NOT be attending all four days, but overall there should still be plenty of attendance each day.<br /><br />In case anyone is interested, here is the current Expo schedule;<br />http://d23.disney.go.com/expo/expo-schedule.htmlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244647450237014911.post-82516409318665869802009-08-29T00:11:40.237-07:002009-08-29T00:11:40.237-07:00Disneyland now charges you 99 cents if you want to...Disneyland now charges you 99 cents if you want tomato on your burger.Spokkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03244298044953214810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244647450237014911.post-8215813291933877562009-08-28T20:46:50.233-07:002009-08-28T20:46:50.233-07:00Dysitopic Enuciator said...
“I think their goal is...Dysitopic Enuciator said...<br /><i>“I think their goal is for this to eventually grow into a "Disney" Comic-Con. Being as this is the first year, it's a really good offering. If it continues to grow and add stuff I could see it becoming a great tradition.”</i><br /><br /><br /><br />Probably the biggest issue with Disney’s attempt to have the D23 Expo be their ComicCon is that ComicCon encompasses ALL aspects of every studio, publishing company and merchandiser that can tie themselves into the theme. With Disney’s D23 Expo, they are limited to JUST DISNEY. So there is no way that they will ever get their little convention to come close to the experience of ComicCon.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244647450237014911.post-49113004956578453382009-08-28T20:42:38.624-07:002009-08-28T20:42:38.624-07:00SamLand said...
“What a fine edge sword. To small ...SamLand said...<br /><i>“What a fine edge sword. To small of a crowd and it looks embarrassing to the big bosses. To large of a crowd, especially one inflate with CMs and it might lead to a poor (paying) guest experience. If you were D23 which way to go?”</i><br /><br /><br />When Disney opened their Disney’s California Adventure, they initially blocked out all employee passes, assuming that they would be getting a huge response. A few months (or less) later, they removed the restrictions, hoping that they would help bolster the crowds. <br /><br />It appears they are now assuming that there will be a lighter than expected turnout and they are again hoping that employee participation will boost the “look” of the attendance.<br /><br />So, I seriously doubt that, as indicated in the post:<br /><br /> “... ticket sales are actually ABOVE projections. Hard to believe, huh? Ticket vendors tend to sell 40 to 50% of the tickets for an event at the door. Right now, D23 Expo tickets are approaching that number. The high forties, actually. And there is still two weeks to go so that's not bad at all.”<br /><br />Of course, if those above projection “ticket sales” are due to the blocks that Disney management bought to provide employees, then I can accept their assertion of “brisk sales”. However, I really don’t feel that they are actually comfortable with the response they have been getting. We’ll see when the event takes place.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244647450237014911.post-80739801174815532602009-08-28T15:23:53.447-07:002009-08-28T15:23:53.447-07:00Hey Honor, Glad to hear you like to look on the br...Hey Honor, Glad to hear you like to look on the bright side of life and not be negative like another blogger who's name rhymes with Sal Putz. <br />Anyone who loves Disney and does not go to this will be kicking themselves in the head when they hear, "oh man you missed it". don't be left off the Ark!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244647450237014911.post-52739922473661442662009-08-28T13:21:14.626-07:002009-08-28T13:21:14.626-07:00"I was beginning to wonder if you'd sudde..."I was beginning to wonder if you'd suddenly become happy. Glad to see you're the same, old glummy self."<br /><br />That comment was awesome Honor! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244647450237014911.post-68596876856101267232009-08-28T12:17:04.743-07:002009-08-28T12:17:04.743-07:00I guess Disneyland should be free according to you...I guess Disneyland should be free according to you, Spokker?<br /><br />After all, you are basically paying to be advertised to. Right?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244647450237014911.post-49628126266419124842009-08-28T11:59:11.371-07:002009-08-28T11:59:11.371-07:00Disneyland is and was not my only hobby.Disneyland is and was not my only hobby.Spokkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03244298044953214810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244647450237014911.post-49554623591660933602009-08-27T23:45:20.869-07:002009-08-27T23:45:20.869-07:00Welcome back Spokker...
I was beginning to wonder...Welcome back Spokker...<br /><br />I was beginning to wonder if you'd suddenly become happy. Glad to see you're the same, old glummy self.<br /><br />There are beautiful things in life, you might have to get off your butt and find them though.<br /><br />They don't just come to you...Honor Hunterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05346050126873050983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244647450237014911.post-8799571185444220702009-08-27T22:55:41.444-07:002009-08-27T22:55:41.444-07:00"I have always been a fan of Imagineering and..."I have always been a fan of Imagineering and theme park design."<br /><br />Which era? I doubt those who idolize Imagineers like John Hench over the Pixar boosters of today will find much to enjoy.Spokkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03244298044953214810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244647450237014911.post-8088007107151031322009-08-27T22:53:05.899-07:002009-08-27T22:53:05.899-07:00I would go if it were free. After all, you are bas...I would go if it were free. After all, you are basically paying to be advertised to.Spokkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03244298044953214810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244647450237014911.post-75387090166602426082009-08-27T20:38:56.945-07:002009-08-27T20:38:56.945-07:00"somehow Disney's marketing machine turne..."somehow Disney's marketing machine turned me off, as well as their ridiculous admission prices. The event is designed for high spenders than enthusiasts."<br /><br />I guess that depends on what you're looking to get from the experience. I have always been a fan of Imagineering and theme park design. There are at least a half-dozen sessions spread over the 3 days I will be attending that I would classify as "can't miss." And I'm not aware of another venue where I can spend $100 for similar experiences.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01093175475317997206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244647450237014911.post-16127336316892808992009-08-27T15:20:40.407-07:002009-08-27T15:20:40.407-07:00"jedited should explain why Disney corporate ..."jedited should explain why Disney corporate drones are encouraged to go."<br /><br />Oh let me take a shot at that please? <br /><br />It is simple. Big chunks of the audience for many presentations will be people within that division so their boss doesn't look bad. Regular paying fans will be squeezed to the back of the room. <br /><br />And just for fun, watch how the D23 staff runs away from the fans who are still mad at how poorly all of the event tickets were distributed. The only picture of Steven Clark will be with him and the lucky fan who won the opportunity to meet him.SamLandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08498740466358860775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244647450237014911.post-75801173050620401902009-08-27T14:20:12.870-07:002009-08-27T14:20:12.870-07:00jedited: I'm not sure the point you're try...jedited: I'm not sure the point you're trying to make with your retort. I said Disney CMs should be "considered" their greatest fans. That many are not fans does not negate the fact that many ARE fans. It's a bit ridiculous for them to not have pride of their creations especially since their livelihoods depends on it.<br /><br />Then to put that into perspective, the D23 ticket giveaway to CMs seems like a waste of money for Disney to encourage the participation of unenthusiastic CM guests. How ridiculous is that? jedited should explain why Disney corporate drones are encouraged to go. Perhaps D23 is just one long corporate meeting. What a wonderful way to catch some sleeptime on the weekends!!!! The CM evidently didn't enough sleep during their workweek!!!<br /><br />I'm sure everyone who's going will notice how the significant presense of CMs dulls the spirit of the festivities.FANnoGOnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244647450237014911.post-3448924216973079822009-08-27T13:51:03.011-07:002009-08-27T13:51:03.011-07:00Very true. I remember the first Comicon event was ...Very true. I remember the first Comicon event was actually in a basement for magazine vendors. And it actually had comics. Nonetheless, I have tickets for the weekend and I'm confident <a href="http://www.experts123.com/search?q=disney" title="Disney" rel="nofollow">Disney</a> won't disappoint.Willowhttp://itsweblog.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244647450237014911.post-53400525966464576522009-08-27T12:14:08.931-07:002009-08-27T12:14:08.931-07:00I think their goal is for this to eventually grow ...I think their goal is for this to eventually grow into a "Disney" Comic-Con. Being as this is the first year, it's a really good offering. If it continues to grow and add stuff I could see it becoming a great tradition.Dysitopic Enuciatornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244647450237014911.post-27653522577898607602009-08-27T12:10:35.009-07:002009-08-27T12:10:35.009-07:00I don't recall how much tickets were for all 4...I don't recall how much tickets were for all 4 days but I was interested until I saw the prices. For around the same money (or less even) you could go to all 4 days of ComicCon which, in my opinion, gives a whole lot more bang for your buck.Philhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13565750095595517885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244647450237014911.post-65264044706814470252009-08-27T11:58:19.156-07:002009-08-27T11:58:19.156-07:00I have my 4 day ticket and yes it is a little expe...I have my 4 day ticket and yes it is a little expensive, but just like when people complain about the price of DL or WDW, it's what you get for the price of admission. I think that for what it is, it CERTAINLY sounds like it will be worth the price.<br /><br />Also, for the user that said that Disney's castmembers should already be enthusiasts, has not met very many cast members. ALOT of Disney cast members (at the studios, in corporate, at parks and resorts, etc, etc) are NOT Disney enthusiasts (see Jay Rasulo).<br /><br />On another note, does anyone know what their expected tickets sales are? What I mean is if they have sold 40-50% of the tickets. 50% of what number?jeditednoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244647450237014911.post-4867849775084877812009-08-26T21:20:04.162-07:002009-08-26T21:20:04.162-07:00CM inflation should be considered an embarrassment...CM inflation should be considered an embarrassment to the event. Come on... employees should already be considered their greatest fans. Heck, their livelihood depends on it. Disney is stacking the deck. The discount CMs get sends a bad message to the typical fan including myself who is a former employee. CMs already get generous benefits to the parks. Disney does not need to invent a fan base. This event should be considered a terrific opportunity for fans to get together to enjoy a topic they love. Yet it turned into an elitist event of small membership: high spenders and tight employees.FANnoGOnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244647450237014911.post-16433319357156596442009-08-26T18:53:18.787-07:002009-08-26T18:53:18.787-07:00What a fine edge sword. To small of a crowd and i...What a fine edge sword. To small of a crowd and it looks embarrassing to the big bosses. To large of a crowd, especially one inflate with CMs and it might lead to a poor (paying) guest experience.<br /><br />If you were D23 which way to go?SamLandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08498740466358860775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244647450237014911.post-6880624341912922942009-08-26T16:51:05.289-07:002009-08-26T16:51:05.289-07:00/\ Yes, the general admission price is pretty stee.../\ Yes, the general admission price is pretty steep.<br />That's why I'm glad that I got the discounted member rate.<br /><br />And indecently, for a Disney fan, being a D23 member is not bad at all. Besides the quarterly publication, there is always a cool gift from the archives that comes with each issue.<br /><br />They really try to treat members well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244647450237014911.post-11376022479892358702009-08-26T15:52:21.227-07:002009-08-26T15:52:21.227-07:00I would go if priced at $5 for the whole event, or...I would go if priced at $5 for the whole event, or even at $5 per day. General public prices are way too high. I'd rather spend my money in the parks like get the real thing than a preview of attractions. I'm a big Disney fan, but sorry, somehow Disney's marketing machine turned me off, as well as their ridiculous admission prices. The event is designed for high spenders than enthusiasts.FANnoGOnoreply@blogger.com