luvalab
April 3rd, 2006, 06:06
I just read this on another site, and I'm still shaking my head.
Until I see that Disney has said that it is true....it's just another rumor.
Has any one else heard this?
Originally Posted by Associated Press
Disney Announces Closure of Tomorrowland
AP March 30, 2006
In a press release today the Walt Disney Company announced the closure of the Tomorrow-land section of its Magic Kingdom theme park in Orlando, Florida. Citing revenue losses to the park for six straight quarters, Disney officials stated the closure of Tomorrow-land will save the park over $1-billion each year.
“It is unfair of us to continue to expect other facets of the Disney Company to prop up the deficit brought to the table by the Magic Kingdom park.” writes President/CEO Bob Iger. “Tomorrowland is the least utilized section of any Disney theme park. It costs more to operate this one section of the park, than the revenue it brings in. Its closure will allow us to prop up other others of Walt Disney World property that are more in demand.”
The news received mixed reaction from guests visiting the Magic Kingdom this morning. “I think it’s a tragic shame,” said Ohio visitor Jim Seals, coming off the Space Mountain roller coaster ride in Tomorrow-land. “Walt Disney must be rolling in his grave.”
On the other side of the park, New Jersey native Dana Kidd saw things differently, “I’m not a huge Disney fan. Sure it’s a nice family vacation, but with ticket prices so high, I appreciate them trying to keep the price down. There’s not much to really do over in that part of the park anyway.”
The Walt Disney Company operates 10 amusement parks world wide, including four in the Orlando area. The closure is said not to affect the other parks. Tomorrow-land’s last day of operation will be April 1.
Until I see that Disney has said that it is true....it's just another rumor.
Has any one else heard this?
Originally Posted by Associated Press
Disney Announces Closure of Tomorrowland
AP March 30, 2006
In a press release today the Walt Disney Company announced the closure of the Tomorrow-land section of its Magic Kingdom theme park in Orlando, Florida. Citing revenue losses to the park for six straight quarters, Disney officials stated the closure of Tomorrow-land will save the park over $1-billion each year.
“It is unfair of us to continue to expect other facets of the Disney Company to prop up the deficit brought to the table by the Magic Kingdom park.” writes President/CEO Bob Iger. “Tomorrowland is the least utilized section of any Disney theme park. It costs more to operate this one section of the park, than the revenue it brings in. Its closure will allow us to prop up other others of Walt Disney World property that are more in demand.”
The news received mixed reaction from guests visiting the Magic Kingdom this morning. “I think it’s a tragic shame,” said Ohio visitor Jim Seals, coming off the Space Mountain roller coaster ride in Tomorrow-land. “Walt Disney must be rolling in his grave.”
On the other side of the park, New Jersey native Dana Kidd saw things differently, “I’m not a huge Disney fan. Sure it’s a nice family vacation, but with ticket prices so high, I appreciate them trying to keep the price down. There’s not much to really do over in that part of the park anyway.”
The Walt Disney Company operates 10 amusement parks world wide, including four in the Orlando area. The closure is said not to affect the other parks. Tomorrow-land’s last day of operation will be April 1.