Disney's Not-So-Jollywood Night + EPCOT and Dinoland UPDATES!

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Coming up, Disney’s newest Christmas-themed hard-ticket event (Disney's Jollywood Nights) gets off to a rocky start, Disney Parks Chairman Josh D’Amaro gives us a new update on the retheme of Dinoland USA at Disney's Animal Kingdom, and new aerials suggest a moment we’ve all been waiting for may be just days away over in EPCOT. No more crater? Could this be real?. This is Mickey Views News, your source for Disney news!
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00:00 Intro
00:39 Disney's Jollywood Nights
12:59 Dinoland Overhaul Update
16:30 Epcot Crater NO MORE?!
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21:23 Conclusion
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[@expertbrian8314]

“Disney does not deserve your money” That is the most truthful statement ever spoken by a Disney vlogger.

[@tommyguerrera]

Disney really took almost the same amount of time to construct misaligned planters that Universal will build an entire groundbreaking theme park.

[@jgj75]

Disney's strategy in a nutshell across the entire company is to charge more for less. And Brayden is absolutely right - the only way to make them improve is to stop giving them your money.

[@cappyjones]

Haven't been back since 2017 and probably won't go back. Not going to keep getting nickel and dimed. 😩

[@yoopergamer2121]

5 years for the middle of EPCOT to be worse then it was???

[@CLIFFLIX]

EGG-ZACTLY!

[@MYKroe]

It reminds me of a quote from Dolly Parton who said "It takes a lot of money to make these wigs look cheap." If you are going to remove the Fountain of Nations, it has to be replaced with something better. That's not happening.

[@grandmasmoistmeatballs1855]

Thanks for always being honest Brayden. It’s nice knowing that no matter what is happening at the parks, you will always be honest.

[@AXander1978]

bro the Castle Lights? GIMME A BREAK. They couldn't even handle the $5k to change Bears to Xmas Bears

[@squidward_tentpoless]

they wont even change the color of the castle back to its original color 💀

[@jaybruminator]

It's like disney it's acting like a regional park, on the verge of bankruptcy

[@CLIFFLIX]

It's mind-numbing to see how far Disney has fallen. Burbank has become arrogant and hubris in THE most spectacular way. They are treating the Disney logo like it is bulletproof...and it's absolutely NOT! It took great men and women almost 100 years to build the customer loyalty, goodwill and that bright halo over it's logo. It seems to me that they are burning that historic halo down as FAST as they can. Burbank cares more about propping up Disney Plus at the expense of the parks now. You are right, if they "could" afford to build a new land, it would be lighting fast for Disney to do that in 5-6 years. So, the BEST case scenario would 2029-2031? Oh wait, we got Tiana's employee owned co-op salt mine attraction in the next two years! Well? thankfully Orlando attractions has no new competition to challenge in the Disney future...whew!

[@motleykingdom9394]

Disney isn't falling, they are past that point. They have already hit the ground and are digging to reach all time lows.

[@greengiant5092]

It is now common practice to burn through consumer trust by lowering product quality and/or increasing costs. It's easy to see with Disney and especially prevalent in restaurant chains now. Consumer loyalty and goodwill has a value that can be extracted to boost the bottom line for a short sighted CEO.

[@penelopepitstop762]

I was thinking the new lands may be completed for my grandchildren to enjoy - that is my grandchildren that don’t exist yet.

[@penelopepitstop762]

@@greengiant5092 that is really depressing, but you are right.

[@chronomatt6990]

It’s not that Disney hasn’t had years of experience staging parties that should’ve eliminated Jollywood’s rough start. This is a poor management problem. Josh needs to go along with Iger.

[@keinlanz]

I've been saying for years that Josh is way overrated and likely had more to do with the bad direction of the parks over the last few years than either Iger or Chapek. I think the masses are starting to come around. Agreed. He needs the boot.

[@j.r.1210]

The '30s and '40s were the big band era. Any promised evocation of the golden age of "Jollywood" needs to reflect what was distinctive about that time. Disney should have had a 15-17 piece band by the Tower of Terror (not a tiny combo) and a jazz quartet in the Brown Derby (not a solo pianist). That could have been entertainment worth paying for. This is where the "cheap" criticism really hits the target.

[@eric_in_florida]

Yes! I'm sure there are a few big bands in the area that would love the gig.

[@thejerseygirl97]

Yep, but after the Grand Floridian Orchestra got the axe, I would never expect this sadly 🙃

[@bonedaggers7454]

Man I miss when I used to get so excited for Disney news. The sad fact that the biggest news of the week is that planters are finally ready to be revealed is just sad.

[@wdburt91]

And _misaligned_ planters, no less.. Oy vey...

[@patrickcutter6811]

People finally realizing that Iger was behind a lot of the mess under Chapek? As long as Iger and Josh Demaro are in charge, I don’t have a ton of faith in the direction of this company. They are clueless.

[@TeslaDawg]

The epcot renovations are such a disappointment. They basically walled off everything behind spaceship earth, demolished the fountain and one of the innovations buildings, changed all the grand plans of the festival center so now it’s an underwhelming area. About the only positive was moving the ugly legacy walls at the entrance and the stargate portal in the lagoon. Mary Poppins canceled. Play pavillion cancelled, 3 story festival center with open air rooftop cancelled.

[@OTHDogDad]

I love that you’re a Disney fan and also honest. We’ve loved our years at Disney but feel they no longer really want us or our money. I just wish Disney would listen to constructive feedback from lifelong fans instead of simply going to war with anyone who simply says somethings could be better.

[@FG_Man]

They did listen to feedback as per recent surveys and changes to the current event.

[@dflesh6014]

Oh, they want your money...just don't care if you have a good time or not!

[@OTHDogDad]

@@FG_Man With all due respect, you speak like a Disney sycophant. Brandon pointed out problems with the first night of Jollywood-he also acknowledge Disney will improve some of those things. The bigger problem was the lack of any meaningful imagination or care for any premium experience. Brandon also spoke about the 5 year Wall-cot experience that led to an underwhelming new garden that could have been installed in a month and the lack of meaningful vision for Dinoland. As someone who’s loved the parks over years and years, I hate Josh D’Amoro’s “Blue Sky” sales pitches. True fans know his Blue Sky is a Black Hole. Stop selling insincere ideas and plans. To quote Walt: The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.

[@user-xu6mn9gt3m]

@@OTHDogDadso what are you gonna say when they do start building new additions announced by Josh

[@OTHDogDad]

@@user-xu6mn9gt3m Honestly? If they build good and innovative rides and expansions, I’ll say “Thank you! Take my money.” People think I must hate Disney because I comment on things I don’t like about how the parks have been run in recent years, but I actually love the parks. We’ve been out-of-state annual passholders for 20 years and only let the passes lapse this past September.

[@fatguyguns8708]

Disney tip to help Jollywood Nights If they had given us back a version of the Osborne lights in the muppets region if the park they would draw a large portion of people in.

[@esta8651]

Disney doesn’t deserve a learning curve for Jollywood Nights. We’re celebrating 50 years in the theme park business and 100 years in the show business. They just have no respect for us. You’re totally right. Stop giving them money.

[@Disneyfanatic170]

OK so in life you don’t deserve a learning curve either then lol so maybe we should take that away from me every company deserves a learning curve and this is the first year of jollywood nights and it was wonderful and anyone who judges it without seeing it j go watch Tim the tracker and his wife jenn they actually give a review and they went and loved it also watch paging Mr. tomorrow he went and loved it!

[@kentslocum]

You're absolutely right. We all expect some growing pains when a small regional theme park introduces a new holiday offering, but when a gigantic veteran of the industry like Disney fails to deliver what they promised, it's completely inexcusable.

[@ckbarry]

It’s almost like they laid off event planners, but beefed up the marketing team. 👀😂

[@hughmsonk]

Amazing how Disney keeps underwhelming the guests at the parks.

[@FriedGatoraid]

They are doing something right,they’re making money like nobody’s business 🧑‍💼. So many people talk trash about Disney but those are the ones skipping around the parks with Mickey ears. 👂

[@alexlail7481]

I've been underwhelmed for a while now and I can remember going to the magic kingdom when it was the only park.... they murdered journey to imagine.... they murdered Malstrom...it's sad that the opening day Peter Pan ride and the carousel of progress Animatronics are far better than the projection mapped monstrosities that are Elisa and Anna & the 7 dwarfs from the mine train...

[@jrson4226]

@Prof_Zoomyou’re funny for thinking that. Disney is having the highest attendance they’ve ever had right now.

[@jimlayhe4311]

Liberal values

[@JustinCredible31]

@@jrson4226too bad their stock price isn’t reflecting that. 🐸☕️

[@disneytherapy8028]

"Will believe it when I see it." or "There's a sucker born every minute." This is my feelings on disney for the past few years.

[@BrooksHolt]

Talk is cheap (ironically fitting) I feel like most of us are in the “will believe it when we see it” mindset now

[@therealventures]

I'm on the same boat

[@ducktails1695]

I agree...wasn't it last year we heard were pouring $17 Billion in WDW and nothing became of that. Now its were pouring $60 Billion into our parks! We'll see if anything comes of that but I wonder where the hell their getting $60 billion from???

[@c4sken]

At this point is just Disney being Disney. They won't give up on the cash grab no matter how much you pay to enter the park for events.

[@asleeds]

Universal has built an entire new park in the time that Disney has done some landscape gardening in Epcot. No doubt they will have an 'exclusive' $150 dollar event' where you can queue for hours for the chance to purchase a 'limited edition' Epcot high viz vest from the 'Imagineers'. You want to know how to destroy an amazing legacy ? 'Ladies and gentlemen I present to you, the board of Disney !' I have been to Disney many times (no small expense when travelling from England and staying on property), if I ever do a Florida holiday again it will be at Universal.

[@brianmills7136]

At one time WDW was polished. A disaster like Jollywood Nights would never happen. Now the company is a hot mess and there’s no hope in sight. I was once a big Disney fan. Those days are over. Well done, Brayden. Thanks for keeping them accountable.

[@emdee8840]

Wow.its almost like Disney WANTS to fail.

[@pennyhinson4949]

With all the de-theming of the resorts, it seems that he HAD plans to sell wdw to Apple or China.

[@Crusader1984]

Oh yeah, Disney wants to sexualize kids with his LGBT crap and people are getting tired of woke politics and everything. I hope Disney goes bankrupt.

[@FriedGatoraid]

I’m finally after trip after trip ,tired of the disrespectful crowds! Never used to be that way or at least I never felt that way. It’s turned into this crazy free for all mayhem

[@Xone7]

The guests are often rude. I’ve witnessed line cutting, I’ve been cursed at, been rammed into with electric scooters and without apology. I feel like Disney has created a scarcity that brings out the animal in some people. The rudeness is certainly a problem I’ve noticed more of in recent years.

[@ZaraVal]

You’re the best Disney reporter. I love how you tell it how it is but still a Disney fan. That’s fair and you speak the truth!! 👏

[@nicolegroves6080]

I thought from the first mention of Jollywood nights that it was just away to charge guest to come in & buy more stuff. If they want to keep it they need make something happen in every land. Maybe a Life Day celebration in Galaxy’s Edge, a Toy Story Christmas & for goodness sakes throw in cookies & drinks like the real Christmas party!

[@christine3507]

If they brought back castle lights, Osborne Lights, and Lights of Winter and I’d be happy. Lights. That’s all I want. 😂

[@GTNover]

Chapek was actually alright. It seems everything that was bad under Chapek stemmed from Iger.

[@2004hiperjavier]

Narrator: Actually, Bob Chapek are still fired!!!

[@GTNover]

@@ArynWellspring seriously. Name something you didn't like that you attribute to Chapek. I'm not saying he's walt or even eisner. Just he wasn't bad, he was alright.

[@markrz77]

Needs all new leadership

[@drownzi]

you’re my favorite disney parks commentator because it feels like everybody else simps for everything disney does, but you are very honest! love your content!

[@andrewjackson8421]

Thanks for the warning about Jollywood Nights. I agree, that they should have made it a cast member preview first then an annual passholder invitation event, both free or for a nominal price, just to iron out the kinks before opening it to the general public.

[@batshtcrazy5293]

Great idea! Universal has been doing that for eons. Ask your employees, then your passholders. They'll tell you what to fix, THEN you can reveal it to the general public.

[@TopwizSoft]

60 billion over 10 years 'globally' with the majority spent in the last 5 years. No guarantee any will be spent in Florida. Taking inflation into account, 60 billion is actually less than the historical average.

[@vrghr]

That off-center image in the center of the new area is going to trigger so many folks! The ones that can't walk past a painting hung crookedly without needing to straighten it. Being unable to 'fix' the 'crooked circle' is going to give them hives! Wonder if that was done purposefully for some weird esthetic, or if folks just didn't get the measurements right on some blueprint? Or, given Disney's obvious ability to cheap out on important elements, they just didn't get the site surveying done properly? "We'll just plot a few less reference points and measure from those. No one will ever notice if we're a couple feet off. It's just a stupid path after all."

[@MickeyViews]

It's intentionally unsymmetrical. The designers of "New Epcot" tore down half of Innoventions, which previously had two mirrored sides, and then they tore down the symmetrical Fountain of Nations and installed pathways and structures which are not symmetrical. Very strange!

[@pennyhinson4949]

I remember the day park hrs was til 6pm. Then the party hrs was a full 6 hrs. And my ticket was $76.00. $159 for 4 hrs is out of my budget.

[@juliec1257]

I would like to see a video on what you think the effects of Epic Universe on Disney will be! Come on Brandon make it happen

[@ashleyszull9332]

In the time it took Disney to build Tron, Universal built not one but two awesome (and long) coasters and is now rapidly working on a brand new park… it will absolutely be a while before anything further is built. 🤣 Hope you had a great Thanksgiving!

[@a5dr3]

Walt built Disneyland in 365 days.

[@therealventures]

And ontop UO is currently updating their parks

[@DocNo27]

@@a5dr3 Walt is no longer around - and it shows

[@ckbarry]

Universal’s were original coasters, too…not a clone fm another park.

[@chris-a26]

Great news! After years of waiting, we'll soon finally get to experience the new amazing attraction - cement and a couple trees! They don't have fancy cement and trees where you groundlings are from, do they? 🤣

[@melancholybaby6079]

Figment needs an update

[@theoflebchannel]

OK could we please hire Brayden as the next Disney CEO 😉 Thanx 😊

[@TheHomeDesigner123]

Disney will invest 90% of their parks budget overseas and on cruise ships.

[@waltslostson1056]

One of Walt's famous quotes is "To get something done is to stop talking and start doing"

[@demetreasandrews]

I've gone to similar after hour events for Universal Studios Orlando for the past few years, and it seems like they do everything better than Disney. They let you in at 5:00 PM. They let you get your ticket hours before the event starts. They offer free food and drinks throughout the park, and some of the events have had buffet style where you grab what you want. They also seem to deliver on the promise that it's an exclusive event with a low amount of tickets sold where you actually feel like the parks are empty. It's to the point where that's the only way i go to Universal Studios now. Disney should really look to see how Universal runs things so they at least don't have to keep starting from scratch each time they try a new event.

[@user-xu6mn9gt3m]

Universals event are so much more boring. There’s a reason why Disneys Christmas events get more buzz

[@amarchhabra2175]

This is sad but true. Disney use to be the standard the gold bar for themed entertainment and customer experience. How far the product has fallen.

[@Heifer2997]

@@user-xu6mn9gt3m​​⁠we enjoyed Universals Christmas event much more than Very Merry Christmas Party. And it was included in the price of admission. They also have this little thing called HHN and it is better than anything Disney could do in a thousand years.

[@markgroglio9922]

Universal offers less

[@amarchhabra2175]

@@markgroglio9922 they may but to many the Disney parks product is in decline. Universal is also a lot smaller (overall when compared to Disney) however many of the things they are building are closing the gap. If Disney and Universal keep going on the same trajectory Universal may one day pass Disney (may take some years but is not out of question). Universal is building a New Park that is heavily themed. Theming, which is why they are called Theme Parks, has always gone well with people. Example, there are many older people (GenX) who grew up on Nintendo/Mario. Mario is still popular with the current generations and Millenials. Who wouldn't want to experience Mario world. People like Harry Potter - a lot of people are going to want to experience what Universal is putting together. All the while Disney is detheming their hotels and cutting back on small expenses that make up the magic (XMas lights for the Castle, not paining it, etc.). Yet Disney continues to charge a premium. Disney, nor Universal, are inexpensive but for the middle class money and budget are definitley a thing. When the middle (many of whom save for years to come to Disney) aren't getting that premium experience from their 2 to 3 years of vacation expereince that they use to get they are going to leave the Disney product. Universal may not be as great as Disney but if the offer a better value people will migrate there. Also - Universal seems to be in the emerging stage - with the right product, execution, management, and customer service they could put a dent into the Disney customer base. if I were Univeral this would be my plan (especially with Disney being the shit show that it is now) and if I were Disney I would be worried. Very worried. Especially with Universal brining a new park in the next 2025. They are going to siphon off customers who may have spent their entire Orlando trip at Disney now allocating some of their time to Universal.

[@kevinhill4623]

This is the reason why my wife and I stopped going to Disney Parks. We went to Mickeys Christmas Party and it was so packed we could not even get one sweet treat. Not worth it!!

[@JimmyA78]

When was this?

[@curt941]

I can't believe they sold that many tickets for night one.... should have way undersold it for a soft opening... made themselves look stupid.

[@victorfontaine5552]

Yeah. The Fountain of Nations was SO much better than the bunch of trees. The center of Epcot that use to be Innovations is just lame and boring now.

[@SnowberryDesignCo]

LOUDER! Thank you, Brayden! I love watching your videos because you say exactly what’s on my mind!

[@DavidJordao]

Sometimes I question if Brayden is truly a Disney parks fan… then I realize, he harshly criticizes Disney because he knows they can be doing better… maybe it’s just because I don’t live near a Disney park and can’t go as many times as I can. But I take a step back and try and put myself in someone who goes to the parks a lot more and realize “maybe he’s right”… finally going back to Florida after 19 years this coming week! Can’t wait to experience a lot of things I’ve missed out on in the last couple years… especially, Jollywood Night, since I’ve never experienced a night time event before.

[@DavidJordao]

@@davidschaefer5293 exactly ✌🏼

[@ashleyszull9332]

It’s also unfortunate that Walt Disney Studios is creatively dead. From what I’ve heard, as long as their films continue to bomb, the more the company will rely on theme park income. Meaning more of the “spend little charge more” thing they’ve got going on. From a business loyalty perspective, this kind of thinking will not help the company long term.

[@ducktails1695]

You're right and I think this also hurts Disney Parks long term. They don't have these amazing storytelling movies to either create an attraction or land from because of this. However, it still puzzles me why they can't make a land based on Coco and not just a small section in AK, or use their IP to make a Villians land at MK.

[@bobbyspina2005]

Ya know, maybe I’d actually go to jollywood nights if the Osborne lights were still a thing. Then Disney can take my money.

[@CarolCap131]

The first time I saw the Osborne lights they were Around houses on studio tour. Imagine that! They hadn’t even put the extra paywall around it, though I was also at the special evening show in a later year and though super crowded it was really something when those lights went on!

[@bobbyspina2005]

@@CarolCap131 Thar sounds amazing. My family and I always had this tradition we would do. Every year on thanksgiving, we would always eat thanksgiving dinner fairly early, anywhere between 3 and 4 o’clock. After dinner, we’d drive over to the park and go see the lights. My sister and I always had this little corner we would dance on lol. After we were done, we’d go back home and eat dessert. As locals, it was truly the best tradition we had.

[@CarolCap131]

@@bobbyspina2005 wow what great memories!

[@bkstarkey]

Just like everything else they do these days. Charge more and overcrowd it. That should be the motto.

[@davidb5889]

Disney could do themself a favor by hiring Brayden as a Consultant. He's perfect at critiquing imperfections and praising when he see's a good value and well designed attraction/event.

[@Rose-vm3bf]

Carousel of Progress Definitely needs an update!!

[@jerseyforhawks]

Yes, but keep it, revamp 4th part.

[@randolphwilliams2365]

Maybe they are waiting until Epic Universe eats their lunch😅. That paving circle at Epcot looks a a decorated cookie. Embarrassing indeed.

[@briant5378]

Pardon me for being obsessed with Walt’s attention to proper theming in his “theme” parks, but how is Indiana Jones in any way related to a park devoted to the animals of the world? I mean, if you have to recycle some attractions you already have built, wouldn’t Zootopia fit better into Animal Kingdom? (see Shanghai Disneyland). The guys running Disney now are so out of touch with what a theme park should be, it’s astounding.

[@MickeyViews]

If you read the sub-heading of the EW article, Josh has now redefined the Animal Kingdom to a generic theme of "adventure." Just as they've done to Disney's Hollywood Studios and Epcot. They're all trending towards homogenous Magic Kingdom-style parks where execs can dump properties that don't fit in Magic Kingdom

[@briant5378]

@@MickeyViewsWow. The marketing lingo Josh is using is actually nauseating for this theme park fan….”we have so many stories to tell” - yuch. So everything at the parks has to be a byproduct of one of their movies. The word “adventure” is becoming so overused that it begins to lose its special meaning. I guess “Adventureland” does not mean anything special anymore. I have been mesmerized by Disney’s unique thematic immersive design since my first magical visit to Disneyland as a 10 year old Canadian in 1969. The magic lasted I guess until the opening of Animal Kingdom. Then - the magic started dying. I could think of scores of original themed attractions for the 4 WDW parks along with 100’s of other WDW fans. Maybe the company could start asking US for advice. But I guess that ain’t gonna happen. Keep up the good work Brayden! Maybe one day this Disney nightmare will end? ☹️

[@1983horizons1]

I feel like another major issue with this park for holiday events is just the layout. At MK the Hub and Main Street are the highlight. So even as you visit other areas, you’re constantly traversing the “main” area for the event. At DHS they put the “main” holiday area on a dead end street with one thrill ride.

[@EChord1]

The lack of themed costumes right outside the Tower is ridiculous and very telling. Also the fact that they weren’t primed to pivot for snafus that inevitably arise - many of which were completely predictable based on previous events - shows the poor level of expectation of quality. The brand truly has fallen so badly.

[@mahall85]

Well done! I love that you spent the first half of the video pointing out Disney’s cheap and lackluster decisions, THEN talk about the supposed park expansions. They’ll claim the DVC expansions are a part of this expansion efforts, but I’m highly skeptical.

[@kevinhernandezgarcia6538]

Give em hell Brayden!

[@__Johnny__]

I literally LOL’d at the Brown Derby segment. “ONE string of garland!” 😂😂 I hope to livestream “Luminous” on the first night. Keep your eyes peeled on your Twitter!

[@gabrieldally6044]

Unless it's Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando, I really don't see any reward in going to after hours party. Especially when Disneyland's Christmas and Halloween events are far superior than Florida and absolutely included with park admission

[@CruisingTipsDotCom]

"If Disney can't get away with being cheap because it results in guests ceasing to go to Disney, ceasing to pay Disney... Disney will stop being cheap." And the choir sings, :"Amen."

[@laurelanderson2953]

Love your honest opinion about what is going on with Disney. I love Disney but there’s so much going on that needs improvement

[@kevdalev]

Universal will absolutely eat disneys breakfast lunch and dinner once epic universe opens

[@rmannayr2129]

GOOD TO SEE PHINEAS AND FERB!

[@motleykingdom9394]

Zero regrets with no longer renewing my WDW AP. Still a top tier AP at Universal, SeaWorld & Busch Gardens, Legoland, and even Gatorland.

[@usablefiber]

Is it just me or is replacing dinosaur with the Indiana jones overlay from DL a really underwhelming idea? Why not something new? Or how about a full update and refurb of dinosaur with a new preshow and animatronics. Disney big wigs I promise you if you make something great people will come in mass to ride it.

[@usablefiber]

A 30 year old Indians ride that we’ve already been on doesn’t get me very excited personally

[@pennyhinson4949]

I love the Dinosaurs ride. 1st ride I go to in Animal Kingdom. Then the water ride.

[@RanbedOver1945]

I love Dinosaur but Indy is also very fun. Im up for it

[@brookalvord1605]

Bring back Eisner, he might be old be he's still more competent than what we got.

[@Crusader1984]

Disney has sold its soul to the woke politics

[@markgroglio9922]

Eisner was destroying Disney in his last years as ceo

[@AXander1978]

D'Amaro is just putting clickbait out so it'll look like they are doing something to Peltz

[@mullins809]

I have zero desire to go to Hollywood Jolly wood nights lol

[@Crusader1984]

I have zero interest in anything Disney anymore. They went woke. They can go broke

[@jaybruminator]

Walt Disney quote. If you can dream it, you can do it , is stuck in the dream state

[@36amorgan]

Thank you for being an honest reporter and not a Disney homer... love the info keep up the great work.

[@bbkangs]

I had to make a real hard decision of whether to take my 3 year old daughter to her first Buccaneers football game or to Magic Kingdom… they were about the same price but I ultimately decided to take her to the football game. She had a blast! 😂

[@hannahsmith2591]

I have been waiting for your update! So excited 🎉

[@evijade1]

Great points, Brayden. I wouldn’t book this event for my family after hearing how unpleasant and disorganized the experience is for the Jollywood Nights event.

[@briansieve]

Thanks for bringing this. It's one of the few clear analyses I've seen.

[@briansieve]

It's still so weird to me to see Disney Parks do things always on the cheap and under deliver. SO different from my childhood. These pencil pushers have no self- respect, and certainly none for guests. First ever should go OVERBOARD, not minimum investment.

[@briansieve]

Ha. You just said the same thing I did. OVER invest never under invest.

[@briansieve]

Joshie Jargon is so full of crap. I'd rather he just disappear than keep rambling his BS.

[@briansieve]

How pathetic for all those years ruining Epcot experiences for... this.

[@TrainsAndMarvelFan202]

It’s just amazing to see how underwhelming how the park experience is now at Disney world I’m glad to be a universal studios park fan Epic universe here I come

[@TrainsAndMarvelFan202]

@Prof_Zoom mmhm Magic kingdom will be empty once that park opens In 2025

[@seandaniel8647]

You should totally make more universal videos. You know, since they actually are doing things at the parks. 😂

[@therealventures]

It would be cool if he made a separate YT channel just for UO content

[@RanbedOver1945]

They don't have much going on over at the current Universal parks as compared to Disney.

[@seandaniel8647]

@@RanbedOver1945 Disney has 0 going on. Universal has a brand new theme park being built

[@troychristman5662]

As always, you’re 100% on point. Congrats on your success with the channel, man. Keep it up!

[@TheLastJayL]

I wish we had more Brayden!

[@artitude08]

Thanks Brayden! My career has been about events and the first night is never what is expected expected. I've actually seen more positive videos from the event than negative. I do love your coverage. Thanks for the effort you put into it

[@frankiemoi]

I just got back from WDW. It rained practically the whole trip but we still had fun. Most rides were walk-ons, including Flight of Passage and Rise of the Resistance, Chichester never happens! We were debating whether to go to MVMCP but I’m so glad we did! I cannot recommend it enough! It’s been years since I’ve attended that party and it’s gotten a lot better. Back then there was just sugar cookies and hot cocoa available. We loved the variety of cookies and drinks available. AND unlimited! The Dreamlights need to come back! They just do. These holiday projections just look sad and cheap. Underwhelming. Come on Disney! You can do better than this! Another thing I was disappointed in was the room decor. We stayed at All Star Movies and they was nothing in the room to indicate that’s where we were staying. It just seems like a generic room with some pictures of Mickey and the gang. That’s it! Very sad that Disney has taken away all this theming which made staying on property magical. I’m so glad these Epcot walls will be coming down soon. Several times I took a wrong turn only to have to retrace my steps and figure out another way to my destination. In the rain while pushing a wheelchair. Good times! 😉 I have to give kudos to all the cast members though. They were all outstanding! BIG 👍s up!

[@MickeyViews]

Thanks for the trip report, sounds like overall it was a good one! The rain can often end up being a perk, it scares the locals away and you get extra rides in!

[@annmariedelfino78]

I was at Hollywood Studios right before Covid and I have to day it was beautiful and not an extra pay, but awesome. It truly makes the new party look lackluster. We had snow and a great show, Brown Derby was excellent and the holiday drinks outside were excellent.

[@ckbarry]

Same.

[@chris-a26]

It would have cost less money and time to upgrade the fountain and make it even more cooler. Imagine the light shows they do now on spaceship earth, but the fountain also did things in sync with it too. Seemed like a no-brainer to me. Also, add projections on the buildings in the area similar to Main Street. It's not bad to only spend a little money as long as you spend it smartly and in ways that would result in huge wins for guests.

[@Theboardbro]

I've honestly missed these videos so much!

[@juliec1257]

They should have just kept the Osborne Family lights

[@alilshellphish]

led lights aren’t too expensive for the parks…the labor cost of having cast members actually install and maintain them is too expensive.

[@MickeyViews]

No, the lights and the labor were the cheaper parts. It was $3M annually just to re-fireproof the lights every year per RCID/CFTOD Fire Code!!!

[@joshuarexrode8533]

As long as people keep going, Disney will keep cutting back.

[@Millionaire2K]

Congrats on the store launch Brayden!

[@StormBringer-]

Ahhh I bet Disney is doing nothing. Glad my kids are now Universal fans.

[@Lawlzinator]

It's for the best. Disney has gone downhill in almost every category of their businesses: Parks, TV, Movies, Merch

[@FG_Man]

Universal sucks compared to DisneyWorld

[@RanbedOver1945]

So your kids are a fan of Universal which has expensive pricing, lack of events, parades, night shows and aging rides with no updates whatsoever? Lol!

[@penelopepitstop762]

You are correct - as long as people continue to pay top dollar for mediocre things, Disney will keep dishing out mediocre things. For example, in your video you showed someone’s post about $13 for 3 shrimp. The question should be why did that person order it in the first place?

[@shearperfect3150]

I understand budget but the lights on the castle add something that just cannot be cut back on…. PUT THE LIGHTS ON THE CASTLE NEXT YEAR 😊

[@pennyhinson4949]

Those were the icicles on the castles that I look for the winter weather atmosphere. Believe me it makes the castle look like a Russian building like snow on the castle.

[@ng1teav588]

Thanks!

[@JoseGarcia-gu4ub]

We went on the second event night and had such a wonderful time. Did everything and more within those few hours. Looking forward to doing it again next year.

[@cantwheelie525]

Been missing your videos man. Great job as always.

[@CJPLA]

"If you're serious, stop talking to Entertainment Weekly!" LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL

[@wallyg6024]

Brayden thanks for keeping us updated! Can you review and rate Dollywood for us? They just opened a new hotel and I personally felt like outside of Disney world, This has been my favorite theme park. Especially in the fall and Christmas

[@batshtcrazy5293]

Dollywood is an incredible park. Been there a few times. And yes, Christmas shines there.

[@chuckoneill2023]

Disney hasn't gotten money from us for years, now. I'm watching Mickey Views and other creators --- when they say it's worth going back, I'll go back.

[@citizenofcorona8783]

@@hannah_xddd Not to mention that vloggers or just people on the internet have been complaining for YEARS

[@chuckoneill2023]

@@hannah_xddd I definitely understood how things used to work there. I understand that many, many things which used to be included are now add-ons. This, on top of ticket price increases which are double or triple ordinary inflation. My wife and I just got home from a cruise in Hawaii -- much better experience, at much, much less than a week in WDW.

[@chuckoneill2023]

@@citizenofcorona8783 Well, Disney has been deteriorating for years.

[@marlahargrove5685]

Great points. You the man. 🎉

[@KevinHeimbach]

Never Forget JollywoodGATE

[@therealventures]

Lol we will never forget.

[@David-sr3tz]

Thank you Kevin for your first hand honest assessment of the event. Informative and entertaining as always.