Walt Disney World Discussion | 06/19/18
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The creators of the Diz Unplugged podcast discuss several major news items affecting the Disney landscape. They begin by analyzing the competitive bidding war between Disney and Comcast for 21st Century Fox, noting the potential regulatory hurdles and the financial implications of such a massive acquisition. The discussion shifts to a petition in Anaheim aimed at forcing large employers like the Disneyland Resort to implement a fifteen dollar hourly minimum wage. The hosts also explore an article by Rachel Ashbrook regarding the possibility of Disney applying intellectual property overlays to original attractions. They debate potential changes to rides such as Soarin' Over the World, Space Mountain, and Splash Mountain, weighing the benefits of modern IP against the value of original Imagineering creations. Finally, the show covers practical travel updates, including the release of 2019 Walt Disney World vacation packages, pricing trends, and the opening of Pixar Pier at Disneyland California. The episode concludes with brief mentions of the Incredibles 2 box office success and new food offerings at Disney parks.
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I had a nice time mostly uh on the cruise last week. Uh doing some work and I'll say mostly because something happened.
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Original Disney attractions that could easily go the way of an IP makeover.
Splash Mountain is based on Song of the South that she's surprised, nothing has changed in that particular attraction.
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