Bob Iger's Surprise Return - Unscripted Thoughts Ep.1

Instead of producing a typical video essay, I'm choosing to go off script and offer my thoughts on the recent ousting of Chapek and the shocking return of Bob Iger.
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[@PoseidonEntertainment]

Hey, let me know what you think of this format once you watch. I'm not really sure if I like this less structured, stream-of-consciousness type of video, but it might be useful in discussing more recent news.

[@ryanviel6524]

I think its a pretty solid format, like a news update. Thanks for it, I wouldn't have heard about this otherwise

[@travtotheworld]

Nice change. Appreciate the ability to hear about something in such a timely manner. Would still prefer your scripted content though.

[@NinthShinigami]

Scripted is better, but something like this once in a while is good too, maybe for shorter videos or ideas not really worth a scripted video essay

[@CinnamonGrrlErin1]

I think it's a great idea for quick updates. B-roll footage of the parks is pretty easy on the eyes, and it makes for good listening whilst otherwise occupied.

[@drathicusrex7244]

Your scripted video essays are some of the best on KZbin. I’d keep this channel dedicated to that format. If you look at someone like The Critical Drinker, his main channel is dedicated to his structured videos, but he has a second channel “Drinkers Chasers” with unscripted uploads mainly taken from livestream roundtable discussions. Just a thought.

[@NinthShinigami]

As you’ve pointed out, many of the current issues now with the Disney company were because of Iger. I’m glad Chapek is out as he made things MUCH worse, but I’m not celebrating just yet with Iger back. He did obviously do some good things too so I’m open to see what he does. I hope he can get the company back on its feet. At least whatever he can do within two years. And choose a better successor…

[@user-ok1ek9qx3g]

Agreed. A new face is what they need that has a similar mentality to both Walt and the best of Micheal Eisner who stays apolitical with no to little degrees, and has the best knowledge of business decisions and strategies. That’s the type of CEO they need.

[@davidfitzsimmons2451]

Things were worse under chapek but would ANYONE have been able to do better then chapek under those conditions? Iger screwed up THAT badly

[@mariomouse8265]

@@user-ok1ek9qx3g Walt was not apolitical at all lol.

[@blakea.wittenberg5685]

@@gridley what did Strange World do?

[@fightthepowerman]

​@gridley Oh honey. Identity politics is from the Right. It's only through the Rights politicisation of this issue that it becomes polical at all. All the Left wants to do (when it comes to this issue at least) is follow the science. It is the Right that is impeding these efforts. It is the Right that consistently legislates in ways in variance with actual facts. An individuals own identity wouldn't have to be considered by strangers if the right didn't see such private issues as appropriate for Parliamentary or Congressional representatives in the first place. It's only a matter because the Right _chooses_ for it to be one.

[@saltmines5761]

There’s a book in the Pinocchio quick service restaurant in Magic Kingdom where you can write a wish. I anonymously wrote, when I went in October, for Chapek to step down; guess I should’ve wrote a little more.

[@blackfox1320]

Kennedy and DAmaro need to go. Kennedy especially with the amount of damage she caused to Star Wars

[@katherinegardner]

As a current cast member, the entire cast is extremely happy right now! It has its drawbacks, but lifted the spirits around Walt Disney World Resort.

[@PatThePerson]

My shop steward was one of the first to let me know lol

[@taffysaur]

Katherine, can I ask why? What’s the main reason people want Iger back over Chapek?

[@vennsync8480]

@@taffysaur Iger actually likes the parks and got his start 40-some years ago working there. So there’s a chance he may fix some of the damage. Chapek made no secret of the fact that he hated the parks, saw them as not worth investing in, and cheapened the experience with nickel and diming and the disastrous Genie+ (amplified the existing problems with FP+ and added a charge to something that used to be included in the ticket).

[@katherinegardner]

@@taffysaur Watch the previous video for a better understanding of the Disney situation.

[@bullwrinkle29studiosshow37]

@@vennsync8480 I disagree, also iger should care about the company itself and the parks just like Walt and Eisner did but iger started this crap from the start and he wouldn’t “fix” anything, he’ll make it more worse. Its like fighting with fire and the damage that’s left in the parks will just be left by iger’s crap that he’s gonna leave there. And if he would "fix” anything, he’ll just put some attractions to waste with another crappy avengers or something attraction.

[@brerfox1000]

I would have been actually excited if they’d announced that Eisner was back to fix things. He had his issues, but also presided over the last real creative era with genuine classic accomplishments that everyone still loves.

[@jaysonhuckaby6323]

Too bad the guy is 80 years old. I would have been excited too!

[@PoseidonEntertainment]

Eisner was a mess, but if he came back in some sort of creative role, it would be the move of the century. Realistically, he's been gone for so long that he probably wouldn't be a good fit, but his legacy continues to look better and better.

[@user-ok1ek9qx3g]

^ My thoughts exactly. He was a better than the Bobs and there were some best parts of him, but he was an overall business mess who also had his fair shares of bad decisions and strategies. As much I hate to be THAT guy, but Disneyland was his most notorious mistake of his career as a CEO cause most of French weren’t very open about it when he coulda focus on investing the domestic parks. If he went with that route, they would be in a better shape than they are now.

[@peterkiviat9969]

Unfortunately, time only moves forward. He is closer to a nursing home than being a corporate fixer.

[@TheKacklinKraken]

Stop romanticizing fucking Eisner. He’s the reason current Disney is SUPER corporate. Be bankrolled executives over parks experience post-1994 when he decided to cut down funding for classic Epcot rides and shut down the 20,000 Leagues rides. The parks have gone down in quality post 94’. Can we move on from non-creative corporate types?

[@opinian1068]

Gotta tell ya, sir...really like this off-the-cuff style. Feels natural and inviting. Would like to see you explore that more. I'm not remotely boosted by Iger's return. He was behind a lot of the downward turns these past years. For me it's like fighting a house fire, switching from a spray bottle to a cup of water and hoping that'll be more effective. Thanks for your viewpoint.

[@WasatchWind]

I think this kind of off the cuff video is totally fine once in a while, as stuff in the news happens. I'm glad though that most people see right through the shake up, knowing that Iger caused most of the trouble Disney is in.

[@byswiss]

Disneyland Paris has exactly what you mention as better alternative for Genie+: an insanely expensive day pass called premier access that lets you skip the lines, which few people seem to buy and indeed the stand-by lines are now much better than they used to be compared to the old unpaid Fastpass days.

[@aquakirby5198]

Good to know! I just moved to Europe and will be planning a trip to Disney Paris in the next couple of years 😊

[@CMVBrielman]

I liked fastpass when I went. I planned my day around hitting 2-3 high priority rides, and then spent the rest of the day without any pressure - go on whichever other lower priority rides had short lines. I say thats pretty reasonable.

[@ninjagirl226]

I honestly have more issues with Iger than Chapek. Here’s my reasons: 1. I think a lot of the issues Chapek dealt with were Iger’s fault, 2. I honestly can’t tell you what is Iger and what is Chapek; Disney takes forever on a single project so it’s quite possible that almost everything we saw was Iger but we attribute it to Chapek, 3. I personally think Disney has become bloated and was actually excited to see it deflate and maybe not spend a half a billion on a single ride or 250 million on a poorly made film (That’s my bias though based on what my former coworker has told me), and 4. Iger was just as bad with the cast members he just was better at hiding it; I like the bluntness of Chapek (the stores were all shut down under Iger and if I am recal the Iger regime pushed to no pay minimum wage in CA.) I honestly think they needed someone from the outside to come in, but that’s my bias. Maybe set up a Walt and Roy team. Idk.

[@boxingfan2796]

Chapek wasn't good because of his lack of being a creative visionary but you're correct about most of the issues occurred and festered from Iger's direction.

[@drathicusrex7244]

Bringing back Iger to “fix” Disney is like bringing back J.J. Abrams to “fix” Star Wars

[@blacklikethesun]

@B.L.A. I'd say Bringing back George is like bringing back Michael eisner. Started out amazing but dropped the ball towards the end. Nonetheless, he left us with something salvageable. Iger didnt the way he let star wars and other ip get damaged

[@NinthShinigami]

This is the best comment on here LMAOOO I agree

[@NinthShinigami]

@@blacklikethesun I’m a fan of the prequels, but I do agree it’s certainly not his best work. It would feel like bringing Eisner back tho for sure

[@bigwave44]

Disagree

[@fridaynightnicktoons6885]

It’s like using hitler to destroy intolerance

[@chloe-bx4zy]

always a good day when poseidon posts!!

[@lavendercoffee7037]

I like this format! I do think you’re at your strongest with your edited video essays, but I would definitely incorporate this format when there’s breaking news like this. I was hoping to hear your thoughts on this change of leadership and I’m glad I was able to get that quickly before the news faded

[@chompythebeast]

Your pfp is making me want a nice, lightly floral coffee drink and to sing The Internationale, and I love it

[@lavendercoffee7037]

@@chompythebeast Thank you! 😇That's the goal of my videos too

[@EliasZuniga]

Exactly my thoughts also. Since the news broke I kept checking this channel for a comment, and I'm glad you went unscripted to get your thoughts out fast. And, even unscripted you're still much better than most of the other channels anyway.

[@acesenpai98]

I wish this video had like 100,000 views. This content is so underrated and it levels people’s expectations and spreads more awareness about what is going on with Disney management.

[@keithkapphillipjr191]

This format was just as impactful as the normal videos. Iger essentially is back to clean up his mess and to form the next ceo to leave the company better than he left it the first time and I think it will be more like 4 years not just 2

[@itsjusteddie7384]

When I saw Iger was back the first thing I thought of was your channel 😂 I had just finished your consumer trust video maybe the day before.

[@camillegrinnaux879]

Your video was so incredibly timed. I had expected Chapek's head to roll when I saw the earnings report last week after watching your video. I just didn't expect it to happen this soon.

[@Richy.Boi.]

I was looking forward to your commentary on this subject as soon as I saw it in my watch list I said yes, I then the shouted YEeeeasss ‘show me now’

[@ATLSloan]

Love hearing your thoughts in general. Your takes are usually so spot on. This format frankly felt almost as fluid as your scripted videos which is just testament to how excellent your delivery and thought processes really are.

[@PoseidonEntertainment]

Oh no, this was pretty bad. I spend around 2 hours editing out the "ums" and entire segments where I just rambled. Still, having not spoken like this before, I just take it as practice. I wanted to see if something like this video would work before ever attempting it again and I think I've learned a bit about how to do it better next time.

[@ATLSloan]

@@PoseidonEntertainment Don’t beat yourself up…those ‘ums’ and filler words are used by everyone in the entertainment and media industry. Your unscripted take even if post edited was refreshingly welcome, exactly like your scripted videos with the no nonsense right assessment. From a fellow coaster and park enthusiast, please keep up the incredible work.

[@cmos1313]

Like I said before, Disney needs to hire you as a well paid consultant. You remind me of why I use to go to Disney.

[@tmlawson751]

I couldn't believe it. The timing of the announcement after your last video being critical of Iger was amazing.

[@oldsport4590]

Very excited to hear your thoughts.

[@joen8529]

Great video again man… They REALLY need to re-emphasize the theatrical releases. They leave SO much money on the table by putting the big movies straight to streaming.

[@rhubarb6178]

i appreciate you doing an unscripted video for the sole reason that it makes it obvious that your scripted videos are just refined expressions of your unscripted opinions. keep doing what you're doing. scripted or unscripted, you have strong insight and strong passion that is impossible to overlook. strive for that defunctland gold standard of production quality, and you're absolutely unbeatable. huge respect.

[@coasterm3rr1ck62]

You really should do more of these! The chill nature of this video was perfect to play in the background while working on homework!

[@Bubblezzzzzzzz]

This format is definitely good for getting out videos quick. I wouldn’t mind seeing more in the future for topics that fit like this

[@rixrobin]

As soon as this was announced I was waiting to hear your take on this

[@cherylcascone7840]

I believe charging more for far less and sacrificing quality for major profits is definitely noticeable and insulting to Disney Loyalists. Especially when the majority of the Disney experience was once included with Park and Hotel prices, are now being charge big time! Along with rides constantly breaking down and parks and bathrooms are dirty and need repair. And this reservation system and Genie + is a nightmare to navigate! The Disney experience has been replaced with frustration and anxiety and major price gouging! It’s pretty bad when the kids don’t want to return to Disney and would rather go to the beach or camping etc. Disney definitely is in a downward spiral. I predict that within the next 3to5 years DISNEY won’t have to worry about over crowding any longer. Can’t keep expecting Steak and getting hamburger. Word is spreading fast even with the diehards. It’s just( not Walt’s Disney anymore )and so not worth the price gouging! And if they think they’re playing to the wealthy, the ones I know haven’t seen the value for years! BIG! BIG! MISTAKES

[@BonitaHall]

I like this format. You’re still informing us. Sometimes it’s nice to hear a misspoken word every now and then. I still love your videos essays!

[@casolo8107]

I just found you on KZbin, and have been binge watching. I like both formats. The highly scripted stuff is very interesting and I learn a lot. The unscripted stuff is interesting and your personality shines through. I would mix it it up. I found the previous episode and this one particularly interesting.

[@trevorshaw-mumford2150]

I'm cautiously optimistic but obviously we'll have to see. I'm glad Iger has a 2-year-and-find-someone-already bit in his contact. Also I know it's not your usual format but I really liked it! Could be a good way to react quickly to breaking news and not take time away from the usual kind of videos you produce.

[@an80skid71]

Contracts are meant to be broken you just saw a contract broken and you assume another will be honored?

[@an80skid71]

this is a steve jobs kinda play. or not...

[@acesenpai98]

I hope that the next person who becomes CEO after Iger is the right person. Someone who loves and respects the company for its history and what it really stands for. I know it’s unlikely, but I can dream.

[@kylejones8289]

@@an80skid71 Honestly, Iger is getting pretty old at this point. I think he wanted to retire, but he was reportedly very unhappy with the direction Chapek was taking the company and basically thought that Chapek was destroying his legacy. I think he's just coming in to be a sort of interim CEO to try to right the ship and prepare a successor. I doubt he has a desire to stay more than 2 to 3 years, so I highly doubt that he would agree to stay longer than that unless he has immense difficulties finding a satisfactory successor.

[@Pantheragem]

Iger can't "acquisition" Disney's way back this time. That is his only real talent. Everything we've seen was greenlit under Iger. We don't even know what sort of projects Chapek was working on, if any. Disney will still continue to decline.

[@patrickcooley8866]

I like this new format for quick updates and big news. I really enjoy your formal essays for reviews and deep dives to really chew and get the most out of a subject. Keep it up!

[@halojon3909]

Great video. Both formats work.

[@brianb8769]

The Disney Execs probably watched the last Poseidon Entertainment video & were like that's the last straw Chapek, your out . Your videos are THAT influential, at least in my mind that's what happened 😁

[@HugeEgoSorry1032]

I was waiting to hear from you on this!

[@emmapavan4949]

I was excited when I saw this, because I really wanted to hear your opinions. I do prefer the detailed scripted videos, but when there's new juicy news like this, it's great to hear quick thoughts on the matter.

[@SatazKonarix]

I really like your structured video essays, but a format like this is perfect for when big news hits, kee0 up the amazing work

[@Ozymannaz]

This was certainly a welcome change in pace. Though your narration skills are tremendous, I do believe short-styled thoughts like this help in getting to hear your thoughts on breaking news such as this! Love to hear your voice speaking of these issues :)!

[@patrickbelville2209]

Love you're structured video essay's but this was fun as well. If you're willing to make more, I'll watch them.

[@ampersand2001]

I was so excited to hear your thoughts after that one video you put out last week. Getting the popcorn ready now. 😁😁😁🍿🍿🍿🍿🍿🍿

[@Rye_Smile]

I'm so glad you shared your thoughts on this... I watched your original video about the waning trust of Disney consumers and shared it with my friends. Your work is so well put together! So, when I heard about Iger, I immediately came here to get your thoughts on it.

[@everettgaspar3482]

Great video! I wouldn’t mind having more videos in this sort of format. It was cool to just hear your thoughts on the situation.

[@Docholiday504]

So I really like this structure when you are discussing breaking news or something that changes suddenly!!! When you are doing the documentary style or breakdown of how this have been, work, or changing its good to have that script!!! I also think your doing a great job and I really enjoy your content!! Coming from someone who just moved to the Florida area and have some history here it's great!!!

[@meganruchwatercolors7186]

Hello Poseidon Entertainment! After hearing the news of Bob Iger returning to Disney! I was looking forward to your video and what you had to say! Great comments! Agree with everything you had to say!

[@ParkSwap]

I really enjoyed this format! You're very well spoken even off-the-cuff. If it gives us more content to watch I'm all for you discussing news in this way.

[@christopherbaker5027]

This is a great format as well. Mixing it up from time to time is a good thing. Always enjoy all of your videos.

[@yousaysilver]

I love the video essays you usually do, but it's nice to see some unscripted stuff on occasion. I find it pretty interesting to hear your thought process and it's definitely a good fit for being able to cover relevant topics before it's too late. Honestly if you were willing/had the time I'd love to see what would happen if you did a livestream someday- it'd be really interesting to hear your thoughts and see what discussion unfolds between you and the stream chat in real time, it could lead to some really interesting discussions. I don't think Iger's going to be able to do much in the parks especially while he's back, but I'm really relieved on behalf of the creatives at Disney. I've seen so many animators and Imagineers celebrating that somebody who genuinely seemed to care about getting to know them and support their efforts is back at the company, especially after seeing so many other stories circulating about how distant Chapek was from all of the creative teams. I'm hoping that with Iger working short term that he can at least begin to pull Disney out of the crisis the company's currently in, and that since he won't be here for many more years that he hopefully won't get the chance to make any more huge decisions that could prove to be harmful down the line. Really crossing my fingers that the next CEO will be more in touch with the company's audience and it's creatives.

[@nerdisaur]

Very into this format. Relatable and thought provoking

[@nf1nk]

This format was good as an occasional thing for breaking news and I enjoyed. Thank you for your thoughts.

[@treggue]

I really enjoyed this format. I’m definitely for it in the near future for this channel.

[@mabesays_]

Loved the new format for the news :) appreciate it and you

[@jamesgriffiths3031]

I enjoyed this format too. Your insight is still very interesting and a worthwhile listen. I'm sure most viewers feel the same way, particularly with the short notice you had based on the huge news!

[@BryceBetts]

I love the typical video essay, but this format is nice for more topical current issues and feels like it helps build a connection with how you really feel

[@ivoryjam9743]

I like the rough. Love the refined videos but love hearing your thoughts straight

[@jaimeerindy4573]

I enjoyed this format! Well done as usual! I liked hearing your unfiltered thoughts on these things

[@lehrlacher]

I enjoyed this format and would definitely like to see you use it again in the future!

[@hosly101]

I don't normally comment but I loved this format!! Generally just a sucker for listenable content but for stream of consciousness, this was really well articulated and and not a huge deviation from other vids

[@Dontmakemerun]

When it's surprising, I think we'd all love this kinda thoughtful reaction. It may be less formatted but fits your mission of wanting to affect the cultural discussion around Theme parks. I'm not sure what Iger can pull out of his pants that have previously been occupied by ants and on fire, but I definitely feel there is so private stuff going on that the public won't get to know till decades later, plus I don't think he should be training his replacement, reminds me of how Eisner was in the meetings for his replacement. But again it's hard to find a "Walt Disney" by going thru the trash. Iger can be blamed for a lot of debt through acquiring, he's got noone else to buy. Also last I heard Comcast was swinging big balls recently saying they might buy out Disney. Who knows, but get some popcorn in stock

[@spenceronyoutube]

I really appreciate you doing something different and I loved it. Sometimes too much structure can make it feel impersonal. This worked very well and the timliness of it was awesome!

[@pistiologo]

Been waiting for this one

[@aledandrian]

Someone at Disney watched your latest video and realized it was time for Bob to go lol

[@rodimcgeesums633]

...Which Bob?

[@Philosophy42DaysUth]

@@rodimcgeesums633 Paycheck

[@RockCityCookies]

Loved hearing your thoughts! Thanks for sharing!

[@J-Wolf17FTW]

This was a pretty good video. I don't mind the format and I can take either one.

[@justindaron9094]

My friend!! Just found you channel the other day this is video 2 or 3 that I have “watched” I am listening to you as I fold clothes. So, I love doing chores and just listing. This format is fine for me, but I am a newbie here!!

[@emtadamd9488]

I don’t mind this format when needed but your normal essays are nice. Keep up the good work. I used to be a yearly Disneyland visitor but haven’t been in a while. The pricing and experience have gotten worse. I also have a hard time supporting their Disney+ content as of recent. I feel they are losing that balance of profits vs customer satisfaction. I remember booking/planning my first trip to Disney World, it was special as it had always been a big deal in my mind. Having magic express, food plan, magic bands, fast passes and such to go with it, it definitely was special. Once those perks got stripped, I feel like they really don’t care about the experience. It doesn’t feel magical anymore. Hope they figure that out sooner than later

[@pipinoall]

Love the new format. You always have an amazing point of view. Totally different from what is out there Love it ❤

[@joeygio]

Another hit video! Don’t be afraid to try new stuff this was great.

[@maxrebo2466]

Bob Iger was a pretty good era, but had some problems. But, Chapek was every problem that Iger had multipled.

[@travtotheworld]

Iger ran up the credit card and then handed the bill to Chapek. Iger drained the company both financially and spiritually.

[@APEXoftheAVATAR]

It good to have WDW back on my vacation radar. I figured I was never going back. Any move away from Chapek is a move in the right direction.

[@adriansierra751]

Glad to see the channel grow. Keep up the hard work!

[@brizzymc3967]

Hey @Poseidon Entertainment just thought I’d say really enjoy the content and really enjoyed this format could of listened for hours ❤

[@WaterBug46]

I like both of your formats

[@Indie-Adam]

I thoroughly enjoyed this informal conversation/ thought. Keep up the great work!

[@April.December]

I do like this structure. We want to know other's opinions. The video was fine. Please put out more frequent video essays.

[@1lorett1]

Very much liked this format!

[@Rvger1]

I do like the scripted essay videos but I do like the occasionally shorter unscripted videos and I feel this fits your video style

[@kandikidzora]

I’m a big fan of this video format! When I heard the news I tagged you in a Twitter post I made because I was like “I CANT WAIT FOR A VIDEO ON THIS!! I want to be optimistic on this change, but truthfully I can’t until I see some actual steps in the right direction. And if I’m being honest, I actually think things are going to get worse before they ever get “better” what Iger has done/got the ball rolling with EPCOT, I just can’t. Thank you for the video! I look forward to updates as they happen. Also think a lot of this is a whole lot of smoke and mirrors and not much else, but I’ll be willing to change my thoughts if the time comes. Still hoping something happens good to Epcot and really hoping for a Tron date. But I’m even more Leary about going out there from here in California for EPCOT’s 40th. Was there for the 10th which was my very first Disney world trip, the 20th and the 30th, but it’s no longer my EPCOT, and not really wanting to make a trip out there before Epic is finished.

[@bjvincent8786]

I believe the Disney Co. especially the domestic Disney theme parks has a long way to go if they want to rebuild the level of faith and optimism that the Disney name once held in regards to its guests, but this is a start. While I am happy to a certain degree to see Bob Chapek gone; but sadly it helped solidify the ""bald man bad" rhetoric I hear from many other Disney fan vloggers. But at this time I will not hold my breath for immediate improvements under Bob Iger. Unfortunately like you stated Bob Chapek inherited a lot of the current problems we most be all aware are a direct product of the returning Bob Iger such as the 71.3 billion debt from the acquisition of 21st Century Fox. I wonder if all the crappy stuff that was implemented will be reversed? Because the conspiracy theorist in me thinks Bob Iger stepped away before all the changes took place. Then Bob Chapek was put in to be blamed for it all and Bob Iger comes back to save the Disney Co. and, now everyone is happy. But again nothing goes back to the way it used to be. At any rate we will see.

[@palmereldritch7777]

Since you are one of the more thoughtfull channels on not just Disney, but themeparks in general, a video like this reflecting on a major change at the biggest company is great. One thing i miss in themeparks and for sure in entertainment at last is a visionary mind like Walt Disney (who with all his faults) saw some dinky carnival rides and imagined the future (with the help of earlier examples like Versailles / World Fairs/ Tivoli Gardens and back in those simpler days the Efteling). To go from all that to Disneyland, the Florida project and an EPCOT dream. Basically the current state of themeparks is still taking it's marching orders and template from the first Disneyland. One can see from various other Disney parks and the Disneyfication of Universal/ Efteling and others that Walt's ideas were very sound. At least the Oriental Land company and to a lesser degree Eisner took up the reigns and expanded or tried their own variations. Some were seriously flawed (like California Adventure and Disneyland Paris) but mostly to lack of budget, budget cutting and corporate greed. For the most part many improvements were made at parks to make em at least viable. The Epcot dream - frankly even scaled down - it was off to a good start even if on a much smaller scale than the dream itself. Ther would have been time to fix and improve. But uhm......what happened then. There's still nothing that couldn't be fixed, IF they wanted to. But that's a big IF at the moment. So i'm wondering who are the "possible" visionaries for themepark entertainment - people with vision and ambition. Certainly artist like Tony Baxter and Joe Rohde had visions that pointed to the next level of attractions. Animal Kingdom (as originally envisioned) could be hugely succesful. Disney sea IS hugely succesful. I weep most for the charmless EPCOT......Universe of Energy had tenfold more charm that what currently replaces it (and took decades to be built??). No new countries were ever added and hardly ever expanded. One huge disappointment in my view is the ever increasing ratio of souvenir shops/meet and greets/overpriced restaurants (with their own set of problems) / theming (some good Star Wars land)/Carsland some way below par (the French riviera hotel, the polynesian abomination to be built, any Avenger campus) versus the lack of great attractions. Some will fail, some will spectacularly fail.......but now it has to be a decade to build and ends up being a slightly upgraded Space Mountain, or Maelstrom. Doesn't Tron seem a spectacularly SHORT ride for...ahum 2hours waiting lines. Back in the days one could do an entire park, and if properly timed, 20 minutes for the top attraction at most and no stupid fastpass/genie systems which never will become "magical " at all. So visionaries........who????

[@xPudding57x]

I enjoyed this new format. Would be cool to see this every once in awhile 😃

[@OmniDarkness]

These were some of the same thoughts/concerns I had when I got news of the announcement (while my family was AT Disney World no less) It was our first time using Genie+ and it definitely made things feel more stressful and rushed throughout the day. The idea of paying $200 extra for unlimited unscheduled fastpass is honestly more palatable now after having experienced that, even with recession rolling in. Love this format by the way. You always offer a well thought out perspective in your vids, so hearing ad lib your thought process is refreshing. Would love to see/hear more of these in between the longer scripted releases. Keep it up!

[@ryuhalto2]

Hey man!!! Happy to have you do this video! When I heard what Disney did, I wanted to hear what you had to say.

[@jstorm7922]

Great video, love this format!! Still the best Theme Park KZbin channel!

[@CIP3RM]

Was looking forward to hearing your thoughts on this.

[@VictorCM]

Y did enjoy this… “more casual” format 😊

[@conorcolumb6681]

Love your videos! I would love to see more video-essays on Animal Kingdom

[@geckogangstudios1405]

Great video!

[@anaalicia5029]

Glad to get your take.

[@stevecphotos]

Enjoyed the video! I have to say for some of us former Disney loyalists, we are deciding to spend our travel dollars on non-theme park vacations. I've been to Disney World about 14 times, but not in the last 15 years. For people like me (and I know I’m not in the majority), Epcot was at least 80% of the reason for going and that experience really doesn't exists anymore. I don’t see any potential for Disney Executives giving us a true 21st Century version of what Epcot should be, so I'll put that part of my budget towards visiting the real Eifel Tower or going to a modern science museum.

[@zsam8095]

My husband and I were trying to decide on our 2023 vacation (since we didn't do much over COVID) and after we run the numbers it is cheaper for us to spend 2 weeks in Italy and rent an entire house than it is to go to all the Disneyworld Parks (and stay on site + food + etc). I would LOVE to take him to Disney but from what I understand the experience is not what I had as a kid, and I would rather just remember it as when it was magical.

[@kenpearce3269]

I enjoy your videos either way! Keep up the good work! 👍🏼

[@laurtheonly4980]

This type of video was great!

[@kalebkennedy3204]

I think the more podcast feel was really fun I really appreciate your essay style a lot but it’s cool to get a more real time update from ya where you just talk about so really I like both styles

[@ahnomileeus-1428]

I like both styles Poseidon!

[@greezyofficial2934]

I love this format! Do both! And these next couple years are gonna be pretty interesting. One thing is like to say is we need another Duo. A creative head and a financial head.

[@mekhihoskins2715]

This video was great, because it is just good to hear and raw. Initial thoughts on changes especially considering the Disney company, we’re all kind of confused on what the future will be at Disney so to have a light Convo about it and this video was really good🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@chompythebeast]

The real question is: Who _is_ confident in this move? The fact that they didn't have anyone else lined up yet still felt the need to act so desperately does _not_ seem to instill confidence. Like has been said here, this has major "Bring back JJ for Episode IX" vibes, and I don't think its controversial to point out what a train wreck that was. Things are not on a good trajectory for Disney, and that current downward trend began under the very man they've just brought back

[@PoseidonEntertainment]

Wall Street likes this move, but Wall Street is also often stupid.

[@chompythebeast]

@@PoseidonEntertainment What Wall Street wants is only rarely (and even then only coincidentally) in the best interests of the rest of humanity―their take on the sheer classism that has come to dominate the Disney Parks Experience™ isn't one I'm likely to share. Leave it to them to love a reactionary move to a supposedly superior past, though

[@AlcyoneHere]

More videos is always good so whatever you wanna put up we will watch 👍

[@8opus244]

Definitely with you on the skepticism. On Genie+, the problem is that it is clearly meant to create a pain point for consumers by exploding standby queues and, beyond that, there is no guarantee you end up with anything. You are essentially paying for an IRL loot box. The need to either go back to the old system, or just do the pay to skip the line everyone else does. They’ve essentially created the worst of both worlds.

[@admiralseabass8993]

yes, it's obvious that Genie+ is just implemented for Disney's benefit and not you as the consumer - which is no way to earn trust from the consumers.

[@bewell256]

Dude love your videos more of these would be good ❤

[@InfinitySike]

I like the pacing here, I wouldn't mind at all if more videos with this style were made!