Guardians of the Galaxy Disney Attraction?

[Mad Dog]

My worry is that Disney build so slowly and I think Marvel is currently at its peak and has no where to go but down.

I hope I'm wrong and you're right but for the time being it seems like they're being too slow or cautious when they should be going full steam.

You make a couple of good points.

 

[Galaxy Defender]

it seems like they're being too slow or cautious when they should be going full steam.

Where is Steamboat Willie when you need him?

 

[SeventyOne]

Then the answer is staring us in the face.

National advertising: "come see the Guardians of the Galaxy in Epcot's brand new ride"

Local advertising: "come see some of your favorite heroes in Epcot's brand new ride"

If they don't use the actual name in advertising it should work, right? Or am I off base?

I would assume any depiction--named or just a visual--would violate the agreement. Hell, Rocket and Groot so iconic just an outline of the characters probably enough to trigger problems.

And social media is a thing. But TDO doesn't drop money on a dozen plus billboards and quarterly mailings and Stacey Aswad for charity--these are marketing tools in their toolbox. And even social media--if a blogger is getting freebies to talk about the WDW, there's a grey area there. I don't know that the Mouse wants to go down that road.

 

[shiekra38]

With all of the successful Pixar movies it's crazy to me that Disney continues to pursue Disney-purchased IPs or doing partnerships...Frozen has really been the only Pixar ride in a while

 

[Mike S]

I would assume any depiction--named or just a visual--would violate the agreement. Hell, Rocket and Groot so iconic just an outline of the characters probably enough to trigger problems.

And social media is a thing. But TDO doesn't drop money on a dozen plus billboards and quarterly mailings and Stacey Aswad for charity--these are marketing tools in their toolbox. And even social media--if a blogger is getting freebies to talk about the WDW, there's a grey area there. I don't know that the Mouse wants to go down that road.

Then let it spread through word of mouth. From what we've heard Disney is pushing hard for Marvel in the parks and this is the only thing from the MCU that can be used in WDW. I can't see resort TV with Stacey being a problem but then again I don't think like a lawyer. Would MDE count as advertising if the attraction is listed?

 

[Scott W.]

With all of the successful Pixar movies it's crazy to me that Disney continues to pursue Disney-purchased IPs or doing partnerships...Frozen has really been the only Pixar ride in a while

Frozen isn't Pixar. :look:

 

[Teebin]

Frozen isn't Pixar. :look:

True, but isn't Disney Animation overseen by the former head of Pixar?

 

[shiekra38]

Frozen isn't Pixar. :look:

You're right :doh: I meant Disney animated ride, not sure what I was smoking when I wrote that..

 

[Parkscope Joe]

Then let it spread through word of mouth. From what we've heard Disney is pushing hard for Marvel in the parks and this is the only thing from the MCU that can be used in WDW. I can't see resort TV with Stacey being a problem but then again I don't think like a lawyer. Would MDE count as advertising if the attraction is listed?

You. Are. Insane.

 

[Scott W.]

True, but isn't Disney Animation overseen by the former head of Pixar?

It is.

John Lasseter - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

A very well respected man and rightfully so. You can't not love this guy.

 

[Viator]

Then let it spread through word of mouth. From what we've heard Disney is pushing hard for Marvel in the parks and this is the only thing from the MCU that can be used in WDW. I can't see resort TV with Stacey being a problem but then again I don't think like a lawyer. Would MDE count as advertising if the attraction is listed?

Mike, even there are limits to certain things sounding really idiotic.

True, but isn't Disney Animation overseen by the former head of Pixar?

Lassiter is actually still the head of Pixar, but he is CCO of WDAS.

 

[shiekra38]

Then let it spread through word of mouth. From what we've heard Disney is pushing hard for Marvel in the parks and this is the only thing from the MCU that can be used in WDW. I can't see resort TV with Stacey being a problem but then again I don't think like a lawyer. Would MDE count as advertising if the attraction is listed?

Advertising would be anything that entices people to see it IMO..Tourists barely know where the entrance to Epcot is let alone that there is a new ride there if you didn't advertise...bad idea

 

[Teebin]

Lassiter is actually still the head of Pixar, but he is CCO of WDAS.

Well, I knew he still had a north eye on Pixar, but the fact that he has a grasp on WDAS insures a more perfect story.

 

[Scott W.]

Well, I knew he still had a north eye on Pixar, but the fact that he has a grasp on WDAS insures a more perfect story.

I would love to see him being CEO, he's Disney through to the core. I think he would steer the company back to a golden age. I just don't see the shareholders or his wife allowing it to happen.

 

[Brian G.]

As I've stated before... There is a lot of grey area with this rumor; and certain aspects of the contract are open to interpretation. I'll let the lawyers and people paid to figure it out, figure it out. Until then - bring on Guardians so we can stop the madness. (I'd also take for either Resort to say "nope" but I don't see it happening.)

Either way, I'm done with the thread until more concrete things are announced.

 

[Galaxy Defender]

Either way, I'm done with the thread until more concrete things are announced.

I was enjoying all the back and forth.opcorn:

 

[Mad Dog]

So, what do you guys think about Guardians in Epcot? :doh:...Please, don't answer my question. I'm bored with it too. :bored:

 

[Scott W.]

I'm surprised we made it to 55 pages.

 

[Mike S]

You. Are. Insane.

Mike, even there are limits to certain things sounding really idiotic.

Advertising would be anything that entices people to see it IMO..Tourists barely know where the entrance to Epcot is let alone that there is a new ride there if you didn't advertise...bad idea

Ok that first sentence was really out there but I think we have established that national advertising most likely wouldn't be a problem. Just local. Right? All I'm saying is it'll more than likely spread to the point that people living within the radius covered by the contract would know about it, especially after an official announcement (whenever that comes).

 

[martymcflyy85]

This thread is getting rude.