Katiebell
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- Jan 22, 2007
And yet, despite all that, the upgrade is not economically viable. IT is incredibly expensive sometimes.
Yes, it can be very expensive. So is plumbing and electrical work. But these things are vital to keep the place operational. So is a computer system that works well.
I think it is fair to assume that their changes always make sense, based on their objectives, if not yours.
You are absolutely right. It makes perfect sense to serve quesadillas and PB&J to children at a pizza restaurant. Don't know why I didn't see that before.
That's not Disney. That's outside the theme parks. Remember, the reason that there is no hamburger at Pecos Bill's is likely not because of the cost differential, but rather because of guest purchasing behaviors. It seems to me that you'd have an easier time getting what you want by changing guest behaviors.
I believe Lewis is correct. Disney isn't selling kids' burgers at Pecos Bill's or kids' pizza at Pizzafari because this is how they have chosen to discourage adults from ordering kids' meals for themselves.
Interesting question, but I believe wholly irrelevant. That suite was created almost exclusively as a marketing expense, like painting the castle pink (and it probably didn't cost as much as painting the castle pink! )
Not irrelevant at all. I was giving an example of Disney spending a TON of money on something rather frivolous that may not necessarily be an improvement to long-term shareholder value. Temporarily painting the castle pink certainly wasn't an improvement to shareholder value -- I saw pictures and it was hideous, thank goodness it was temporary. If Disney spends a ton of money on making queues accessible for disabled guests, or needs to fix the plumbing in 50 bathrooms, or bring their "incredibly antiquated" computer system up to date, those are just necessary operating expenses. Evidently Disney feels they should keep using an old, outdated system because it's too expensive to upgrade. But there is money in the budget for thousands of gallons of pink paint and hand-set mural mosaics of Italian glass. That's like saying I don't have enough money to pay my utility bills, but look at this great pair of diamond earrings I bought.
You can say whatever you wish. That doesn't make it true. The truth requires facts, and Disney has the facts, none of us do (although apparently dawnball is "close" to the truth ).
Nope, whatever I say clearly makes no sense at all to you. You've disagreed with virtually every point I've made.
We were after our visit last year. (Sorry, but our little ones were satisfied, and so we said so.)
No need to apologize -- that's your opinion, you are certainly entitled to it. Rather, your kids are entitled to their opinion, if they were the ones who were asked. Did you ever ask your kids if they would prefer a sloppy joe or a hamburger? Or a quesadilla or PB&J, instead of a slice of pizza at a pizza restaurant?
No, they're going to ask about satisfaction with meal choices every time, no matter what.
Well, that's a relief. Just in case they don't ask me my opinion, I'll send them an email, so my vote will be counted, too. Although...I don't think my vote actually did count last election...
So? I'm not sure what you're saying here...
Menus will always change. There is good PR value in making menu changes to offer more appealing items, just like there is good PR value in making menu changes that are "healthy" choices. But, I'm sure you will disagree with that as well.