Matt Ouimet leaving DL for Starwood Hotels? - Page 4

Gn2Dlnd · 07-25-2006, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Cadaverous Pallor

How come no one blames Ouimet for the Depp overlay in Pirates or the crappy bride in Mansion?

Well, clearly he's leaving in protest.

And I never got to personally thank him for everything he's done

sad

Andrew · 07-25-2006, 02:14 PM

I spoke to him briefly on the 17th (at which time I suppose he'd already given notice? Or certainly knew about the new job) and thanked him for two years (almost) of excellent work at the park.

RStar · 07-25-2006, 05:51 PM

Same here, but at the Red Carpet. A bit strange, as he must have known. Not that he was about to start spilling his guts around the park that day.....

keith - SuPeR K! · 07-25-2006, 07:03 PM

wow. that was unexpected!

CP- i love the new bride

CoasterMatt · 07-25-2006, 09:05 PM

It's about time they name a president that I know!

Maybe he'll bring the cool flavored popcorns to Disneyland, and more Chip And Dale merchandise...

Alex · 07-25-2006, 09:47 PM

Black pepper popcorn would be a very pleasant addition.

Isaac · 07-26-2006, 12:55 AM

What concerns me about Matt's departure is the timing. Usually people leave at the end/beginning of Disney's fiscal year (October). That's when Paul Pressler, Cynthia Harris, and Michael Eisner all left the company. Matt's departure is at the beginning of Disney's 4th quarter. It seems like an odd time to leave. I'm waiting to hear from 'certain people' why he really left. I'm not sure what to think of the new guy so I won't comment on him. I think Matt Ouimet did a great job. I'm grateful that he helped fight to get the Buzz Lightyear ride built, reopen Space Mtn before July 17th, brought back the original Disneyland font to the resort logo, and such. Can't say he was perfect. He DID approve of the bride inside HM and the cheesy movie overlay inside of Pirates. Still I appreciate him giving an effort to try to give his audience something new. For now I'm crossing my fingers and hoping Ed Grier (like Matt Ouimet) understands that people come to Disneyland to go on rides & not to shop for pins (like Cynthia Harris believed).

Alex · 07-26-2006, 01:34 AM

He was also, so I understand, the driving force behind getting the Lilly Belle back on the tracks (and it seemed like he spent almost as much time at the Monster, Inc., premiere party talking about that as the new ride).

I wonder if there is really much backstory on the departure. Perhaps he was just made an offer he couldn't refuse by Starwood. Obviously this wasn't a surprise to Disney and in contentious departures someone usually leaks it.

innerSpaceman · 07-26-2006, 07:38 AM

Yes, bah.

Actually, looking at how things turned out .... Ouimet was, in my view, meant to save the 50th and nothing more. I don't think lightly of that. It was an important mission and, now that he is leaving right afterwards, it's clear to me that it was his singular mission. He accomplished it well.

There was a year of wonderfulness that began on May 5, 2005 ... and expired not unlike a fairygodmother's spell at the year's end. I thank Matt Ouimet for that wonderul year.

Everything is cyclical. The Bride and the Pirates overlay say, to me in the minority, that the party's over. Knowing nothing about Grier, I have hopes that Lassister will keep things from getting too stagnant. I no longer have any hope about the current crop of imagineers ... but we'll see what we will see.

The 50th Year was a smashing success. Matt Ouimet is aces in my book, and I'm sad to see him go.

None of my business, but I think he's making a big mistake.

Perhaps he's looking for better schools(?WTF), a better social standing for his wife (apparently, their income did not put the couple near the top of Orange County social strata, and she was reportedly not happy about it), or - sigh - money (and being a bigger fish in a smaller pond). Nonetheless, Master of All Hotels is simply far less sexy than Commander of Disneyland. But, feh, his life.

Thanks for the 50th, Matt.

Now, get out.

(I'm sorry .... please get out)

Sorry for the quote, but I thought it was the most appropriate goodbye under the circumstances.

Cadaverous Pallor · 07-26-2006, 03:09 PM

What iSm said.

We've been in perfect agreement a lot lately.

07-25-2006, 02:14 PM	#32
Andrew Making Good Girls Go Bad Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Palo Alto, CA Posts: 734	I spoke to him briefly on the 17th (at which time I suppose he'd already given notice? Or certainly knew about the new job) and thanked him for two years (almost) of excellent work at the park. __________________ -- Andrew Just Andrew. Do I contradict myself? Very well then, I contradict myself. (I am large, I contain multitudes.) -- Walt Whitman, "Song of Myself"
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RStar Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Me & Manyard hangin out! Posts: 5,433	Same here, but at the Red Carpet. A bit strange, as he must have known. Not that he was about to start spilling his guts around the park that day..... __________________ Meddle not in the affairs of Dragons, for you are crunchy and good with ketchup! www.StarTownGifts.com
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07-26-2006, 12:55 AM	#37
Isaac the one n only Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Anaheim Posts: 1,236	What concerns me about Matt's departure is the timing. Usually people leave at the end/beginning of Disney's fiscal year (October). That's when Paul Pressler, Cynthia Harris, and Michael Eisner all left the company. Matt's departure is at the beginning of Disney's 4th quarter. It seems like an odd time to leave. I'm waiting to hear from 'certain people' why he really left. I'm not sure what to think of the new guy so I won't comment on him. I think Matt Ouimet did a great job. I'm grateful that he helped fight to get the Buzz Lightyear ride built, reopen Space Mtn before July 17th, brought back the original Disneyland font to the resort logo, and such. Can't say he was perfect. He DID approve of the bride inside HM and the cheesy movie overlay inside of Pirates. Still I appreciate him giving an effort to try to give his audience something new. For now I'm crossing my fingers and hoping Ed Grier (like Matt Ouimet) understands that people come to Disneyland to go on rides & not to shop for pins (like Cynthia Harris believed). __________________
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07-26-2006, 01:34 AM	#38
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	He was also, so I understand, the driving force behind getting the Lilly Belle back on the tracks (and it seemed like he spent almost as much time at the Monster, Inc., premiere party talking about that as the new ride). I wonder if there is really much backstory on the departure. Perhaps he was just made an offer he couldn't refuse by Starwood. Obviously this wasn't a surprise to Disney and in contentious departures someone usually leaks it.
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07-26-2006, 07:38 AM	#39
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	Yes, bah. Actually, looking at how things turned out .... Ouimet was, in my view, meant to save the 50th and nothing more. I don't think lightly of that. It was an important mission and, now that he is leaving right afterwards, it's clear to me that it was his singular mission. He accomplished it well. There was a year of wonderfulness that began on May 5, 2005 ... and expired not unlike a fairygodmother's spell at the year's end. I thank Matt Ouimet for that wonderul year. Everything is cyclical. The Bride and the Pirates overlay say, to me in the minority, that the party's over. Knowing nothing about Grier, I have hopes that Lassister will keep things from getting too stagnant. I no longer have any hope about the current crop of imagineers ... but we'll see what we will see. The 50th Year was a smashing success. Matt Ouimet is aces in my book, and I'm sad to see him go. None of my business, but I think he's making a big mistake. Perhaps he's looking for better schools(?WTF), a better social standing for his wife (apparently, their income did not put the couple near the top of Orange County social strata, and she was reportedly not happy about it), or - sigh - money (and being a bigger fish in a smaller pond). Nonetheless, Master of All Hotels is simply far less sexy than Commander of Disneyland. But, feh, his life. Thanks for the 50th, Matt. Now, get out. (I'm sorry .... please get out) Sorry for the quote, but I thought it was the most appropriate goodbye under the circumstances.
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07-26-2006, 03:09 PM	#40
Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	What iSm said. We've been in perfect agreement a lot lately. __________________ The second star to the right shines in the night for you
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