Inbetween book signings this past week I visited Disney World. The staff, from the shop clerks to the dancers, singers and other entertainers were wonderful. I can’t imagine, from the waiters at Epcot to the people who introduce the acts, that there is a more well trained staff anywhere. These people know how to please.
But the physical plant looks worn. Shoddy. In need of not only repair, but some new adventures. These people own the Muppets. They own the Marvel Comic characters, and they’ve had some fabulous hits like UP in the past couple of years. Yet they’re still pushing Honey I Shrunk The Kids.
The buildings are showing a lot of wear, and the place has a dull finish…like something out of the sixites.
Universal Studios is building Harry Potters theme park, and Disney is still promoting projects that are decades old.
I heard that revenues were down at Disney. Obviously, at my age, I’m not their target audience, but I think they are in dire need of an update. Anybody else been there recently?
Don