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RobinA

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98. I Have To Agree

Tue Apr 18, 2023, 08:14 AM

Apr 2023

I am not a huge Disney fan and I am definitely not a fan of large companies throwing their weight around. However, I was coerced into taking my elderly Grandmother to Disney World in 2000, and not only did I have a great time, but I was totally impressed with how the place ran as experienced by the customer. During my week there there was not one moment of "well, there's gotta be a better way of doing THAT." They just had it down. I would have preferred cooler weather when we were at the animal part, but even Disney can't change the weather. Although I am sure they are trying. If nothing else, it was a pleasure to see how well things CAN be run if a company truly makes that a priority.

Since DeSantis took them on, I never had a doubt that he wouldn't be able to touch them. I'm actually surprised he would try, it seems more like clueless Trump move.

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Disney could close Disney World for 2-4 years, crater Central FL economy, and not even feel it [View all] TomDaisy Apr 2023 OP

Is that really so? intrepidity Apr 2023 #1

well, it sure wouldn't be good TomDaisy Apr 2023 #2

Nearly 80K employees at Disney World. Countless hotels, restaurants & other attractions would tank themaguffin Apr 2023 #15

Well, sounds like they have a job to do intrepidity Apr 2023 #19

And what do they do until 2027? jimfields33 Apr 2023 #41

I think I read that there were Mr.Bill Apr 2023 #31

That is probably about right Zeitghost Apr 2023 #37

I can only imagine DENVERPOPS Apr 2023 #49

It's HUGE!!! It's not just inland central Florida. Phoenix61 Apr 2023 #66

As a Democrat in Florida I say go for it. This little hitler need to stop. nt mitch96 Apr 2023 #3

Shut down for 6 months like they do to oil refineries to perform 'maintenance' and keep prices high. TheBlackAdder Apr 2023 #115

They don't even have to close, just sell 50% less tickets, with preference to in-park stays. TheBlackAdder Apr 2023 #116

I kinda like the idea in theory but ... only if they keep paying all the workers Hugh_Lebowski Apr 2023 #4

Sad to say, paying the workers would help the economy TexLaProgressive Apr 2023 #14

Imagine that many people Mr.Bill Apr 2023 #33

In one of the lowest/shortest paying unemployment systems in the US Roland99 Apr 2023 #63

Disney needs a park more people can drive too. pwb Apr 2023 #5

yes, Disney could cite climate change as part of the reason they need "extended renovation" to DW TomDaisy Apr 2023 #12

I would rather that they be honest & call out FL's bad for biz governor themaguffin Apr 2023 #17

They can't keep moving the park every time a state elects a fascist dictator. Irish_Dem Apr 2023 #13

Not move. Close for an extended period of time. 2 to 4 years TomDaisy Apr 2023 #20

I was responding to the post talking about Disney moving to Va. Irish_Dem Apr 2023 #27

I think Disney should stay open and fight like hell. Irish_Dem Apr 2023 #28

But a move might give the new state's fascist something to think about. One move should do it. housecat Apr 2023 #64

But Disney staying, fighting and ruining DeSantis might empower other corporations. Irish_Dem Apr 2023 #65

Good point. I'd still like to see Disney also open a new, different, and cooler park in a blue housecat Apr 2023 #72

Yes that would make more sense than moving the whole Orlando operation. Irish_Dem Apr 2023 #73

They can do it regardless of what goes on in Orlando housecat Apr 2023 #103

Exactly. The mouse can torture DeSantis and still build a new park elsewhere. Irish_Dem Apr 2023 #104

The Mouse rules. housecat Apr 2023 #105

Disney runs a park in mainland China Dorian Gray Apr 2023 #85

Florida Disney makes $28 billion a year in profit. Irish_Dem Apr 2023 #86

Their business in Florida is a big deal Dorian Gray Apr 2023 #88

I agree Zeitghost Apr 2023 #93

Yes if Disney can do business in Communist China, DeSantis must seem like amateur hour. Irish_Dem Apr 2023 #96

Disney has not only outmaneuvered him, but they are having great fun playing cat and mouse w/him. Irish_Dem Apr 2023 #95

I Have To Agree RobinA Apr 2023 #98

Yes it is puzzling that DeSantis would use such amateur hour tactics against Disney Irish_Dem Apr 2023 #112

We did a disney cruise when my daughter was 7 Dorian Gray Apr 2023 #110

I think they have decided to full out go after DeSantis. Irish_Dem Apr 2023 #113

They do that special magic Dorian Gray Apr 2023 #121

Yep. That is great you are going back to Disney, especially for Pride Month. Irish_Dem Apr 2023 #122

Desatan has shit for brains housecat Apr 2023 #106

The prices Disney charges these days Mr.Bill Apr 2023 #34

The problem is MD and VA are too cold for several months spooky3 Apr 2023 #38

Nah. OldBaldy1701E Apr 2023 #46

Or make the best of global warming housecat Apr 2023 #107

They tried Virginia once. Gore1FL Apr 2023 #45

Hmm more like Puerto Rico as states like Virginia and Maryland have a higher risk cstanleytech Apr 2023 #70

How about Cuba? DBoon Apr 2023 #101

Safety upgrades BidenRocks Apr 2023 #6

really screws DeSantis for his threat to send in state inspectors for all the rides TomDaisy Apr 2023 #9

Exactly. BidenRocks Apr 2023 #79

Why should amusement park rides should be immune from safety inspections? MichMan Apr 2023 #97

never fuck with Goofy GenXer47 Apr 2023 #7

Goofy has goons. roamer65 Apr 2023 #11

I've been wondering... 2naSalit Apr 2023 #8

Just long enough to get DeSantis shit-canned FakeNoose Apr 2023 #55

And replaced by a real human. 2naSalit Apr 2023 #74

Biggest single site employer in all of Florida, by far. Not even including all the satellite machoneman Apr 2023 #10

And people here are cheering for them to all lose their jobs MichMan Apr 2023 #39

Maybe corporations should stop donating to the fascist GOP. Irish_Dem Apr 2023 #16

That ain't happening either. Bucky Apr 2023 #25

I suspect Disney would feel it. Jedi Guy Apr 2023 #18

Some shareholders may be in favor of moving too. pwb Apr 2023 #23

Moving as in moving Disneyworld out of Florida altogether? Jedi Guy Apr 2023 #30

after having to close them in the plague, yeah, no, they arent doing that again. mopinko Apr 2023 #43

Florida Disney is WAY bigger than Dorian Gray Apr 2023 #94

The stock holders would show management the door Zeitghost Apr 2023 #21

You know all the stock holders minds? pwb Apr 2023 #32

Yes I do, at least enough of them to matter Zeitghost Apr 2023 #35

So DeSatan can shit all over institutional investors? pwb Apr 2023 #48

Disney made a deal with the Devil Zeitghost Apr 2023 #92

"The enemy of my enemy is my friend" housecat Apr 2023 #126

About the only real world post in this thread. former9thward Apr 2023 #90

Oh, I don't think they should do that. Bucky Apr 2023 #22

Utterly false Fiendish Thingy Apr 2023 #24

Even if Disney could afford to shut down... Silent3 Apr 2023 #57

Don't forget Disney Cruise Lines. They could crater Florida's economy. Enter stage left Apr 2023 #26

Some might say that the corporation has a bit too much power. n/t Igel Apr 2023 #29

Think of millions snowybirdie Apr 2023 #36

Q4 2022 - Domestic Parks (DLR and WDW) brought in $5 billion in revenue Roland99 Apr 2023 #40

DisneyWorld makes a LOT of money. BlackSkimmer Apr 2023 #42

after having to close the parks in the plague, yeah, no. they wont be doing that again. mopinko Apr 2023 #44

33 people rec'd this BS? Beaverhausen Apr 2023 #47

They don't care as long as it hurts Desantis MichMan Apr 2023 #50

Are you talking to DeSantis? He doesn't seem to care about consequences pwb Apr 2023 #52

No- I'm talking about the suggestion that Disney would be fine if they closed Disneyworld Beaverhausen Apr 2023 #54

Up to 64 recs now Fiendish Thingy Apr 2023 #68

Honestly, as much as I don't like big corporate management ... BlueCheeseAgain Apr 2023 #78

Thank you AntivaxHunters Apr 2023 #118

Threaten... MiHale Apr 2023 #51

I was curious, came upon a relevant story out of FL and am astounded by Disney's pull in the state Torchlight Apr 2023 #53

Not remotely feasible. onenote Apr 2023 #56

Build the new better park in a blue state before shutting down Florida housecat Apr 2023 #67

What blue state? madville Apr 2023 #82

True. I don't know about cheap land in a small state like Maryland or Delaware, but location housecat Apr 2023 #87

You're kidding right? How long do you think will that take? Where will the money come from? onenote Apr 2023 #91

2023 money, not 1965. Disney has the finances if there is a need housecat Apr 2023 #102

I don't think you fully appreciate the cost of what is being proposed. onenote Apr 2023 #109

Interesting statistics and most likely accurate. However, the entire company -- housecat Apr 2023 #117

where would this new park be located? onenote Apr 2023 #120

Companies incorporate in Delaware for good reason like attractive laws. Maryland might be good. housecat Apr 2023 #123

Delaware? onenote Apr 2023 #124

Good description of the state of the states. What about later when climate change housecat Apr 2023 #125

I was saying this BEFORE the election. Hassin Bin Sober Apr 2023 #58

I'm sure all SEVENY SEVEN THOUSAND employees Conjuay Apr 2023 #59

If Disney moved to another state they would start from scratch. That could be amazing housecat Apr 2023 #60

and of course to hell with central Florida DonCoquixote Apr 2023 #100

They won't do that. jstephenj Apr 2023 #61

This would not be good for Disney, BUT maybe do like a DEATHSANTIS day bluestarone Apr 2023 #62

DeSantis is an arrogant little f*ck playing chicken with Disney. He's gonna tank Florida Joinfortmill Apr 2023 #69

But FOX will tell them what to believe and the conservative voters ... aggiesal Apr 2023 #71

A better, more possible, idea zipplewrath Apr 2023 #75

Wanting this is like cutting off your nose to spite your face. The poorest workers would be hurt. TeamProg Apr 2023 #76

I don't think this is true. BlueCheeseAgain Apr 2023 #77

My patients would lose Make A Wish. It is mucifer Apr 2023 #80

I just wish we could get Fox News and the MAGA dude bros to shut up for a week. Initech Apr 2023 #81

Go for it UTUSN Apr 2023 #83

Disney could close DisneyWorld and build houses BlueIdaho Apr 2023 #84

I can't imagine the board of directors and major shareholders would go for such an approach onenote Apr 2023 #108

K and R...Thanks for posting.. DeSantis ain't that smart. Taking on Disney ain't smart.. Stuart G Apr 2023 #89

this is what Desantis wants DonCoquixote Apr 2023 #99

But they won't do any of that ExWhoDoesntCare Apr 2023 #111

How long before Disney World is under water? friend of a friend Apr 2023 #114

I am enjoying the attacks on Disney and Walt Disney world LetMyPeopleVote Apr 2023 #119