Anyone have WDW questions???

[BigDaddyKyle]

Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

Here's my question, BDK:

Al Lutz's most recent article says that the name of Disney's California Adventure will be changed by the end of the decade. The Company doesn't like it for two reasons: 1) It's got the worst brand identity since New Coke; and 2) it's a clunky name that NO ONE uses. Rather, everyone on earth calls the place "DCA."

So I was wondering if there are any theme parks at Walt Disney World that are generally not called by their proper names, or part of their proper names. (I've often heard The Disney-MGM Studio Park referred to as "MGM," but that IS part of the actual name.)

So the only candidate I can think of is Animal Kingdom. Do people generally call it Animal Kingdom, or is it most often referred to as "DAK?"


This inquiring mind wants to know.

I've always heard ppl refer to the Animal Kingdom as DAK. I hate how Disney just loves to tack on the Disney name whereever they can. I think its gawdy on most things...I don't understand why in the world that Disney couldn't have just called it The Animal Kingdom instead of Disney getting cocky and naming it DAK. I also hate the slogan Nahtasu. cause by God its a freakin' zoo! Its actually a hybrid of a zoo/theme park park. I call it a Zheme Park?

Anyways...I think that DAK is clearly our faultering park There are only two good rides and a great show. But the scenery is AMAZING. Thats the only reason I use a day of my vacation to go there.

Also, Disney/MGM Studios often gets to referred to as MGM just because its a quick way to say it. Ppl will have to stop referring to it like that soon though. Disney has already taken the name out of the DVD planning video, and the MGM part of it will soon become obsolete when the contract runs out.

I wonder if Disney will try to sign with a different movie company? Who knows?

Hope this helps you out iSm!

BDK