Walt Disney World News & Discussion | 02/09/21
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The creators discuss several updates regarding Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort. Denny Sunderly provides a report on the reopening of the Liberty Square Riverboat and Tom Sawyer Island at Magic Kingdom, noting specific changes to guest capacity and physical distancing protocols. The group also discusses the relocation and aesthetic changes of the Leave a Legacy stones. Craig Williams shares news regarding upcoming Disney-themed Little Golden Books and a planned dining experience at Disneyland California Adventure. The discussion concludes with a significant analysis of shifting consumer trends. Pete Werner presents data suggesting a progressive trend of Disney fans moving toward Universal Orlando, citing Disney's recent price increases and service cuts as potential catalysts. He notes that while Disney has paused new annual pass sales, Universal continues to offer them, which may be contributing to the organic shift in attendance. The creators speculate whether Disney is intentionally pivoting toward a higher income demographic, potentially allowing Universal to capture the middle class market.
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the legal legacy stones are not done annoying us yet
it was really great to be back aboard it was the first time since october that people have been on it
i've never seen this not in all the years that i've been doing that
i was wrong i shouldn't have done that i should have leaned into it not away from it
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