I got a kick out of seeing the words “Iger” and “creative” used together in a sentence.
Laugh Floor, Seas with Nemo and Friends, Toy Story Mania, Submarine Voyage, the DCA Overhaul's initial stages, and the onslaught of entertainment seen from 2006-2009 were all the result of Iger's early years. yes, it is entirely IP-based, and that I disagree with, but that is still a bump from Eisner's ending. The only reason the end of Eisner could come close to the beginning of Iger was because of his clone-a-thon.The business strategy going forward with Walt Disney World with Rasulo/Staggs and signed off by Iger had determined the resort was mature and constant capex was not needed. They thought MM+ lock in plus the Scene 1 queue enhancements would be all that was needed. Under Iger Imagineering was decimated by Rasulo during this time.
It's *literally not true* and this is historical revisionism. You can't judge nearly 15 years of management on the most two recent years alone. Plus to lump all of the blame AND praise on Iger just isn't justified.
To me, I judge Iger primarily based on this:
Toy Story Mania to Toy Story Land -- 10 year gap.
The Seas with Nemo to Frozen Ever After -- 9 year gap.
Expedition Everest to Pandora -- 11 year gap.
Though Iger didn't greenlight those early projects, he was in charge by the time they opened. There was a striking lack of interest in building up those WDW parks.
To be honest, while FEA is more popular now than it was as Maelstrom, it didn't gain the park a ride. TSL and Pandora did that (as well as expanded the walkable areas). So imo, I don't even think you can say from The Seas to FEA. I think it needs to be from The Seas to Ratatouille, which is an astounding 13 years.To me, I judge Iger primarily based on this:
Toy Story Mania to Toy Story Land -- 10 year gap.
The Seas with Nemo to Frozen Ever After -- 9 year gap.
Expedition Everest to Pandora -- 11 year gap.
Though Iger didn't greenlight those early projects, he was in charge by the time they opened. There was a striking lack of interest in building up those WDW parks.
To me, I judge Iger primarily based on this:
Toy Story Mania to Toy Story Land -- 10 year gap.
The Seas with Nemo to Frozen Ever After -- 9 year gap.
Expedition Everest to Pandora -- 11 year gap.
Though Iger didn't greenlight those early projects, he was in charge by the time they opened. There was a striking lack of interest in building up those WDW parks.
I didn't realise how bad the park expansions were until recently. I've got a family trip booked for next year and my mum hasn't been to Orlando since 2003. When I was telling her what was new, it dawned on me that everything new in Disney (With the exception of Everest) is only from the past few years.
Universal Studios has had a wild transformation. I think there's only 3 rides remaining from her last trip, ET, MIB and Shrek (Which was the new ride at the time).
From what I gather its not that people are upset with what they have done, its the lack of frequently doing anything. Getting new stuff every decade isn't awesome.I like Seas with Nemo and Friends...
To be honest, while FEA is more popular now than it was as Maelstrom, it didn't gain the park a ride. TSL and Pandora did that (as well as expanded the walkable areas). So imo, I don't even think you can say from The Seas to FEA. I think it needs to be from The Seas to Ratatouille, which is an astounding 13 years.
Of course, The Seas wasn't an added ride or expansion, either.
I like Seas with Nemo and Friends...
Yes and yes.Question for those who have seen the series up to this point (I'm waiting to binge the whole thing): is Bob Iger an interview subject? Is Michael Eisner?
Yes and yes.
Eisner is highly interviewed in Episode 3. Iger actually hasn’t been in it all that much yet.Okay, that makes me feel a little better. I was concerned it was only going to be Iger shaping the entire narrative (in terms of representation from the high-level executive position).
Eisner is highly interviewed in Episode 3. Iger actually hasn’t been in it all that much yet.
That was just Episode 1 of Eisner screwing up. Still got DCA, WDSP, HKDL and an under built DAK for next episode. TDS will be there though as a bright spot.I was shocked by how candid Eisner was. When he said they screwed up in Paris. Shocked.