DHS Rebranding?

Melanie;2461765 wrote: Just saw (unofficially, of course) that One Man's Dream and Art of Animation are closing by the end of next month. I'm not going to get all teary, because I want this rehab badly, but I will miss One Man's Dream.

I suppose they have been headed in that direction for a while now.

:sadwave:

WiltonJohn;2461767 wrote:
One thing to think about is that Disney's management is focusing on the things that the people want...... because that makes them the MONEY (the general masses that are still coming... not the "regulars" and Disney addicts). People don't seem to want OMD (they vote with their feet)........ and bye-bye.

No disagreement there. If nothing else, current management is pragmatic and knows where the money is. There are no sacred cows. They will do almost anything for a buck.

Before the inevitable "It is a business, why wouldn't they do anything for a dollar?" comes along, there are plenty of profitable enterprises that stay true to certain traditions and values. That is a choice, not a requirement.

WiltonJohn;2461767 wrote: Interesting. Personally, I think OMD should be kept simply to honor the founder and to keep the context of the whole place available to anyone who cares. And yes...... my wife and I typically were one of those same 10 people (I waved at you... didn't you see me? :mickey:)

BUT the issue is that apparently, out of the huge crowds that continue to flock to the parks in spite of the increasing cost to do so.... almost no one cares anymore.

One thing to think about is that Disney's management is focusing on the things that the people want...... because that makes them the MONEY (the general masses that are still coming... not the "regulars" and Disney addicts). People don't seem to want OMD (they vote with their feet)........ and bye-bye.

I'm thinking this is a reflection on society (U.S. and others) and what we as a society value.

best,

.................john

I waved back!!! :wave:

I think you are absolutely right. While something like this would probably be well received and attended at Disneyland, the clientele in Florida just isn't down. Sigh....

Melanie;2461765 wrote: Just saw (unofficially, of course) that One Man's Dream and Art of Animation are closing by the end of next month. I'm not going to get all teary, because I want this rehab badly, but I will miss One Man's Dream. Can't deny I was always one of ten folks in there though. :unsure: Hopefully it's still open when I go that last week of July. Word is the Animation Academy will open elsewhere, which is great news.

:( We didn't get to OMD last month. :sadwave:

Melanie;2461770 wrote: I waved back!!! :wave:

I think you are absolutely right. While something like this would probably be well received and attended at Disneyland, the clientele in Florida just isn't down. Sigh....

I think you nailed it, Mel. Not all obviously but I think a lot of DL visitors want and expect Walt memorabilia. Sad as it might be I think there are plenty of Disney World visitors who don't even realize Walt Disney was a real person.

AgentC;2461786 wrote: Sad as it might be I think there are plenty of Disney World visitors who don't even realize Walt Disney was a real person.

I have actually heard that said at WDW before (a parent to a child, nonetheless).

Melanie;2461765 wrote: Just saw (unofficially, of course) that One Man's Dream and Art of Animation are closing by the end of next month. I'm not going to get all teary, because I want this rehab badly, but I will miss One Man's Dream. Can't deny I was always one of ten folks in there though. :unsure: Hopefully it's still open when I go that last week of July. Word is the Animation Academy will open elsewhere, which is great news.

My hubby has to visit OMD every time we go. We'll be sad to see it go. I also hope it's still open the last week of July so he can get one last look.

Melanie;2461765 wrote: Just saw (unofficially, of course) that One Man's Dream and Art of Animation are closing by the end of next month. I'm not going to get all teary, because I want this rehab badly, but I will miss One Man's Dream. Can't deny I was always one of ten folks in there though. :unsure: Hopefully it's still open when I go that last week of July. Word is the Animation Academy will open elsewhere, which is great news.

Sorry to read that another one of my favorites may be closed. One Man's Dream has been a must-do on every trip. It never gets boring to me. I've been known to take so much time looking at all of the exhibits, that I usually missed the start of the film many, many times before finally going into the theater. Sorry I may not be able to visit it again in August.

Glad to read that another favorite may survive. I can't draw a straight line with a ruler, but I learned how to draw my favorite, Goofy, and Donald Duck here. :blush:

Here's hoping that the decision makers wake up and realize that many visitors appreciate traditions and take time to enjoy live performances and visit various attractions.

Why not move OMD to Epcot. It would fit in pretty well there and lord knows there is plenty of space at Epcot. Sad that they are thinking of eliminating an exhibit that honors the man that created the company.

DonaldDuck1117;2461820 wrote: Why not move OMD to Epcot. It would fit in pretty well there and lord knows there is plenty of space at Epcot. Sad that they are thinking of eliminating an exhibit that honors the man that created the company.

One Man's Dream does not belong nor does it fit into Epcot... Epcot is already a mess, why pile on to it?

Melanie;2461765 wrote: Just saw (unofficially, of course) that One Man's Dream and Art of Animation are closing by the end of next month. I'm not going to get all teary, because I want this rehab badly, but I will miss One Man's Dream. Can't deny I was always one of ten folks in there though. :unsure: Hopefully it's still open when I go that last week of July. Word is the Animation Academy will open elsewhere, which is great news.

Oh, that makes me sad! :( I'm with you, I want the rehab, too, but I always make a point to stop in One Man's Dream every trip and pay a little homage to Walt. I understand it's not the most popular attraction, but it's one of the most meaningful, at least IMHO.

DizneyFreak2002;2461827 wrote: One Man's Dream does not belong nor does it fit into Epcot... Epcot is already a mess, why pile on to it?

I agree. EPCOT would be a bad fit for One Man's Dream. The only other park that could potentially hold this exhibit would be MK. However, it would likely only work somewhere on Main Street, but there isn't a lot of room. I hope it gets salvaged and re-purposed somewhere in DHS.

seanyred;2461864 wrote: I agree. EPCOT would be a bad fit for One Man's Dream. The only other park that could potentially hold this exhibit would be MK. However, it would likely only work somewhere on Main Street, but there isn't a lot of room. I hope it gets salvaged and re-purposed somewhere in DHS.

It could work on MK on Main Street... But I'd find a spot in Disney Springs (DTD), and open WDW's own Blue Sky Cellar... Maybe attach it to World of Disney, or Art of Disney store... That way, when guests walk out, they exit to what Disney does best, into a gift shop LOL...

I think it would fit nicely at Epcot. Epcot was Walt's baby and the main reason for going into Florida. Now the Epcot we have today is not what Walt had in mind but it seems fitting that the story of how the parks came to be would be at Epcot where we are supposed to look towards tomorrow while experiencing and celebrating man's inventions today.

Our last trip we spent about six hours total in DHS and most of that was waiting for our reservation at 50's Prime Time. That park is just a mess and it needs TLC badly. I'm glad to hear they're finally going to do something about it. I just wish I had more faith that they'll do it right.