Disney cutting MORE Live Shows! | State of DCA report 11/07/2024

[@GizmoHatake]

This is what is hurting the resort more and more the death of entertainment at the resorts is clear and honesty it was one of the things i loved most. I have a friend who didn't ride all the attractions cause of back issues but enjoyed the parks due to the entertainment. We would meet up and watch all the shows and just have a good time. With all the entertainment cuts, my friend has not renewed their pass cause there is no value for them spending so much for a pass and not having anything for them to do at the resort except for maybe 2 or 3 attractions they could go on.

[@slowazzd2165]

Disney "fans" like to whine about disney more than they actually like disney... this comment also tells me it's been a long time since you've gone considering there's PLENTY of shows and other things to do. But no only focus on the one or two things they cut 🙄

[@toshibavoodoo]

Agree, Disneyland is losing sight if what makes the park great!!

[@slowazzd2165]

​@@toshibavoodoowhen was the last time you even went to the park and didn't form your opinion based on a KZbin video

[@GizmoHatake]

@slowazzd2165 what shows are there? Last time I checked there is no shows that you can watch like magical map or even the lion king show. The only thing I see are small entertainment like bootstrappers and the Dapper Dan's. Even great moments with Mr Lincoln is closed which I consider a show. I am very informed and know what's going on at the resort my last visit was actually 2 weeks ago

[@chandler7493]

Baumol's cost disease. Don't look into it unless you want to be gloomy about the future of theme park live entertainment (it's not good)

[@ejamesl]

Once again we see executives charging more for less and less. One has to wonder where this ends.

[@greg3885]

Avenger's Campus is kinda boring. Bug's Life had more going on.

[@cdthompsonmusic]

I don’t hang out at Avengers Campus for very long because the theme music is way too loud. Rather than the ambient feel the soundtrack at Galaxies Edge has in contrast Avengers campus soundtrack is very repetitive and grates on me. Lots of work to be there to make it as incredible as it could be.

[@StevenScott12153]

They cut the Spider-Man actor because Disney doesn't want to pay

[@rebeccaheuer3255]

Wow. Disneyland have been severely lacking in entertainment since Covid shut down. This just puts the nail in the coffin for entertainment at Disneyland. Given that the rides are always breaking down, and there's no entertainment to draw crowds away from ride lines, the increase in prices, the math just ain't mathing. Make it make sense! Universal and Knott's here we come.

[@dem_bears]

If Disney decides to get rid of live entertainment in DCA then they might as well get rid of all live entertainment shows in Disneyland like Dapper Dans, Disneyland Band, and Fantasmic since Disneyland executives hate live entertainment shows

[@Nuggtendo]

32:50 I love you for this reference David ❤️

[@FreshBakedDisney]

you'll probably be the only one to get it :)

[@mgtrumpet]

I was a member of the Magic Kingdom Korps back in the 90s. The group ran ‘91-‘98. I was also in All-American College Band, which was cut a few years ago and Disneyland Band is now “college band part 2”. They cut the fanfare trumpets and Royal Band from the Christmas parade in ‘95. There also used to be a group called The Bellhops that played at the hotel. They can’t cut rides, and they make big money off food and merch, so live entertainment (which can get expensive) is easy to cut. If they ever cut the Toy Soldiers I will throw hands!

[@kristinmickelson9496]

One thing fans can do is cast member shout outs/feedback/ whatever they call it now. Let’s not all just whine on social media, but write in support of what you love. I believe it is all in the app now. In high school my friends and I were obsessed with bootstrappers. I found one of them on MySpace (ha) and told them how much we loved their show. They replied that the best thing we could do was write cast compliments. The next visit all 3 of us sat in City Hall and wrote up something. Anyways, David has a point- if no one shows they care, Disney will cut.

[@MariaSanchez-y6p8s]

Thank you for the passion you show. You really study the queue and report on it. Much appreciated.

[@doug2011]

Maybe I’m in the minority, but I think most folks would love to have more characters, more engagement, more kinetic energy. The real challenge IMO is that it’s just too crowded. Walking through the Galaxy’s Edge marketplace is elbow to elbow at times… not exactly an opportunity for Mando or Kylo to comfortably stroll. Roaming droids? They’d be static because they’d be bombarded - or let’s be honest, some of the younger Disney guests tend to use and abuse the Disney Magic. Think of how the queue was being vandalized for MMRR. For Avengers Campus, I wish they’d bring it all back. I loved seeing the characters walk around and treat it as their home. I had wished all lands had that kind of immersion, but Disney wants $$$ so more bodies means less space. At least that’s my takeaway.

[@kayclark4406]

Went to Disneyland on Tuesday 11/5 and the crowds were massive!!! On top of that the trains were closed, Indiana Jones was down most of the day. Tiana”s was down until late afternoon so didnt get to use my virtual queue option, canoes were closed, Mr. Lincoln still closed,and, of course, small world is closed until Christmas season. It was a Green Day-never again!

[@sfbaydrummer]

People don’t care anymore because it takes forever to get on rides on a normal day. You can’t take your time at the parks anymore. You have to get your money’s work by cramming all the rides in as you can

[@bobthewobbly6516]

If only there were some form of entertainment that could absorb crowds and ease the burden on rides.

[@Rrusso92]

I have a reservation for the 27th, a tier 6 day, and I’m excited to see what the crowds will be like. I was there this last Tuesday (Nov 5th) and the previous Tuesday (Oct 29th), and the 29th was way less crowded, and it was a higher tier day than the 5th. That calendar seems to help when planning days to go to the park as a magic key holder.

[@TamiGoldsmith-p1v]

I miss the Star Wars character interactions that they used to have at Star Wars Launch Bay...

[@anthonymartin5933]

I was just at the DCA on Monday and was hoping it would be empty but alas it was busy. I really think the ticket price is the main factor.

[@supermarrio]

Yo David, I appreciate the light nature of your videos. Thanks for keeping them consistent and dependable. Always a great way to distract myself from reality. I love the rose-tinted Disney I have in my memories, not the Iger version we're saddled with these days. Personally, I believe that the days of Disney theme parks being the top tier in theme parks was done when covid hit. Honestly I believe covid killed a lot of things we collectively haven't noticed yet. I bet live entertainment is tough for a lot of reasons, but it always boils down to money. And I think you're right that people generally don't care so much about that stuff anymore, or at least don't consider it as a necessity for a good time at the park. Personally I've always been the type that doesn't like to interact with paid actors in a role play type of way, but to each their own. I'm sad it's all slowly going away- the locomotion it added to the park will be missed. As a guy who went all the time in the 90s, the parks feel so empty and it's all just so bleak nowadays comparatively speaking. Disney brand escapism feels way, way more fake and shallow than it ever has, and let's be real, that's saying something. Maybe Universal can pick up the slack, but it's just doesn't ever feel the same. Great in it's own way, but not the same. Just my opinion. Anyway, hope you keep this going, it'll be good to document either the slow decay or the slow rebirth of the Disney brand. What will these videos look like in a year I wonder?

[@house_castillo]

We got stuck at the very top of Sky School Monday afternoon. My family had to evacuate and walk all the way down. Core memory for sure!

[@JadeFireCats]

I know it probably won’t happen, but it would be great they added in some entertainment for the 70th next year. At least one show in one of the parks

[@gridley]

If the bottom line of the Disney Co became so tight that people like Iger weren't able to receive hefty pay increases, I might be able to figure out the reductions. By contrast, the Oriental Land Co in Tokyo (which treats its parks like crown jewels), since Covid is apparently still seeing issues with attendance & presumably income too. I'd give them slack. But Bob's/Kathleen's/Dave's/Kevin's Disney Co? Uh, sorry, no way.

[@ching-mansik7338]

I’m heading down there from Canada in Nov but didn’t realize I booked during thanksgiving weekend. Is it going to be a gong show?

[@toddjones1480]

If I haven't been to the park in years then I'm definitely going to entertain the idea of eating some 75 minute waits for key rides.

[@jesseyules]

Disney needs to add more female characters the Avengers campus. Particularly Ghost Spider.

[@manlyone23]

Avenger's Campus has been drawn back too much. Do they even bring the Hulk out anymore?

[@terri_blueberri]

As far as I remember Hulk was only a limited time thing, for like a month and then that was it. idk whatever happened with the hulk costume.

[@FreshBakedDisney]

The Hulk was never intended to be a full time thing. It was poorly done anyway.

[@slowazzd2165]

​@FreshBakedDisney that's because its a beta technology that they were just test running in the park... you realize things don't just magically become perfect right? You all want the omelet but never want to break the eggs 🙄 you're way to critical of things you don't actually understand when it comes to imagineering david

[@manlyone23]

@FreshBakedDisney oh, I agree it was poorly done. No doubt about that.

[@keganengelke8886]

@@slowazzd2165 "You all want the omelet but never want to break the eggs" Yes that would be correct, we are the customers not the cooks. Keep the egg breaking in the kitchen please. David understands Disney just fine, as for the Hulk if it was an "omelet" than it wasn't cooked properly and was missing key ingredients. It deserved to be sent back to the kitchen.

[@michellejohnson172]

When I was looking at the schedule, I didn't see any Avengers Campus entertainment after the 14. Is it all getting cut?

[@genappithy]

I doubt they’ll raze the Hyperion, not because I think a show is going in there anytime soon, but because the resort liked having a venue to rent out for third party events

[@tavismiller1]

I kept expecting to hear Billy Joe start playing with how much he mentioned Green Day 😅

[@ChristianCarmona-y2b]

Hi Dave, I can’t wait to go to Disneyland November 28

[@hectoralvarez2161]

Star Wars character interaction does matter to me, I love Batuu but without the character and Batuuans it’s just a bit drab. I spend a lot of time there because I’m a SW nerd but it could be and should be better. I imagine that Avengers campus nerds feel the sam way about their universe.

[@ArexRee000]

Nobody is checking out Ms Marvel… maybe pick more popular character mascots?

[@CSaenz44]

I always see negative comments on Disney but when I go I have a blast every time I don’t see the negativity affecting me

[@slowazzd2165]

Its becuase these people don't actually go to disney, they just like to sit on the sidelines and obsessively whine about it

[@LowTide941]

I mean it’s awesome but it’s essentially a robot being thrown in the air for 5 secs

[@FreshBakedDisney]

it's the robot flying through the air part that is staying.

[@bruceferreira3345]

Why do they keep taking shows away and charging more for everything, next service charges for breathing Disneyland Air

[@jeffreyh7951]

Hey Fresh Baked!!

[@jovious82]

Idk, at islands of adventure they have meet and greets all the time and it's great, people seem to love it. I think you're being told you don't want that stuff because they are no longer doing it, If that makes sense.

[@FreshBakedDisney]

told?

[@jovious82]

@FreshBakedDisney To an extent yes, we just aren't doing it anymore so you don't WANT it. Without really getting the full pulse of the people who visit the park. Without them.. it feels, empty.

[@FreshBakedDisney]

I've not been told anything. Disney hasn't said anything. These are just observations.

[@toshibavoodoo]

FRESHBAKED is DISNEYLAND!!

[@slowazzd2165]

@@toshibavoodoo stop pretending you aren't just another whiner

[@LauriCarlson-ld9gq]

A Christmas fantasy parade start soon

[@Rick-lf2ol]

You are right when you say all that interactive crap promised at Galaxy's Edge and the bit that was poorly implemented was not warmly received and most people didn't and don't care about such thing. You are _wrong_ when you say people don't care about shows, meet and greets and characters walking around. Most people love it. It's Disney that doesn't care. They care about profit and if they can charge you more and give you less then they will do it - as the increasing lack of entertainment demonstrates. It's a shame. I consider myself extremely fortunate to have been able to experience the parks back when the guest experience was the highest priority. A happy guest, a guest that has an enjoyable experience is more likely to come back and is more likely to spend more money. Disney used to be aware of this. Today, the quality of the product they are selling has gone down while the price has gone up. If you could stick a Disney park in a box, wrap it up and give it to me for Christmas, like a little kid, when I opened it up Christmas morning I have no doubt that I would rather play with the empty box.

[@charleypizazz5787]

Avengers Campus has been underwhelming from the get-go and the shows there stink...all of them. For me, AVC is nothing more than a short-cut to Cars Land.

[@Keithfm]

It’s only a matter of time before the dapper fans and other bands are all gone !! Disney is done!!!

[@rossbrady468]

Disney thinking. Why give people character meet and greets for free when we can charge extra at after hour events to meet them.

[@slowazzd2165]

Why are disney fans such r*tards i swear. They've removed one or two shows, so fucking what

[@ohplezz]

Disney, we offer less, for more $$$.

[@itsjesseslife]

Why do people park at ToyStory?

[@sfbaydrummer]

People don’t care anymore because it takes forever to get on rides on a normal day. You can’t take your time at the parks anymore. You have to get your money’s work by cramming all the rides in as you can

[@FreshBakedDisney]

the statement is specific to live entertainment.

[@sfbaydrummer]

@ I understood the context I was just stating you can’t take your time at the parks anymore to take in live entertainment or character meets because everyone is focused on riding rides

[@cpt.walker6273]

Hahaha! Miss Marvel is over there and no one wants to visit her. Gee. I wonder why?

[@Rrusso92]

I saw Shang Chi one time and no one was in his line. It was truly the saddest thing I’ve seen for a character interaction at Disneyland. I took my toddler over to meet him just to give him something to do lol

[@cpt.walker6273]

@@Rrusso92 Ya. Shang Chi is a pretty obscure Marvel and I think in only one movie.

[@Rrusso92]

@@cpt.walker6273 exactly! I get that they were going for brand synergy, but he had 1 movie and was very obscure to begin with. Even the first heroes in the MCU were considered B-tier when their movies came out. They are mainly popular now because of how the franchise grew. Shang Chi hasn’t been in a movie since 2021, that’s a long time between movies!

[@BryanW.]

Cut more, charge more. The Disney plan. Sadly.

[@donray2435]

Trucker hat please

[@ainsleyperry5192]

FreshBaked. David, I for one was sure you were going to buy an Infinity Glove when you were over in the Avengers Vault. But you just walked right by. If you are to make a video of DCA in the late afternoon. Make sure you have Liz, your drinking partner with you! A day at DCA for $104 should be top $. It does'nt have enough attractions to justify a higher ticket price. More so with so many attractions going down during the day. Cheers, Chris Perry.