Ed Grier Resigns! - Page 3

flippyshark · 10-05-2009, 05:31 PM

I'll have to say, in spite of his apparent non-performance at Disneyland, Ed was a much more hands-on and visible presence when he was Vice President at the then Disney-MGM Studios here in Florida. He was known as a very approachable and warm personality, and I had several pleasant conversations with him. I was honestly surprised to hear about his invisibility and lack of cast rapport at Disneyland.

Kevy Baby · 10-06-2009, 04:00 PM

How about Rosey Grier - has he resigned yet?

RStar · 10-06-2009, 05:34 PM

Ed who?

Who is this Ed fellow of which you speak??

Kevy Baby · 10-07-2009, 09:42 AM

I had heard of that possibility before (about Pirates) and wondered if it was a directive from higher up the food chain to put Johnny in there.

JWBear · 10-07-2009, 10:01 AM

In my Happy Place, POTC is going to be quietly de-Depped and restored for its 50th anniversary.

Kevy Baby · 10-07-2009, 10:05 AM

I know I am in the minority on this, but I actually really like the first Johnny, kinda like the second one, but think the third one has to go.

Although the third Johnny is better than the constipated pirate that used to be there.

Ghoulish Delight · 10-07-2009, 10:28 AM

The Johnnys are tolerable, even the third one (honestly, it's not much worse than the "crapping my pants pirate" of the last iteration). To me the big travesties of the movie overlay is the cheeseball music, the ruination of the tunnel (great technical effect with the waterfall, awful creative decision with Davy Jones and nixing of the iconic haunting spiel), and Barbosa with his horribly written and even more horribly delivered, "Bring me Jack Sparrow" spiel.

JWBear · 10-07-2009, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight

The Johnnys are tolerable, even the third one (honestly, it's not much worse than the "crapping my pants pirate" of the last iteration). To me the big travesties of the movie overlay is the cheeseball music, the ruination of the tunnel (great technical effect with the waterfall, awful creative decision with Davy Jones and nixing of the iconic haunting spiel), and Barbosa with his horribly written and even more horribly delivered, "Bring me Jack Sparrow" spiel.

Agreed. If they kept the Sparrow AAs, but returned the original soundtrack, I could live with it. As it is now, I feel like taking my iPod along and listening to the original soundtrack as I ride through.

NirvanaMan · 10-07-2009, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight

The Johnnys are tolerable, even the third one (honestly, it's not much worse than the "crapping my pants pirate" of the last iteration). To me the big travesties of the movie overlay is the cheeseball music, the ruination of the tunnel (great technical effect with the waterfall, awful creative decision with Davy Jones and nixing of the iconic haunting spiel), and Barbosa with his horribly written and even more horribly delivered, "Bring me Jack Sparrow" spiel.

Oddly, I completely agree with you on this.

On another note, it would be nice to have someone with the passion and dedication that Ouimet apparently displayed at the top. It's the kind of business where you really need people who 'get it' running the show. Empty suits need not apply.

Morrigoon · 10-15-2009, 03:41 PM

Just reading Al's update on the DLR Pres. Any man sent packing by Harriss/Pressler has my attention. Especially one that was replaced by T. Irby (making the success of his own tenure in that position especially apparent). I was initially concerned when I'd read that he'd worked at DL during the Pressler/Harriss regime out of fear that there'd be "more of same" coming back to the park. Sounds like I'll be delightfully wrong on that count. Consider me as having gone from "cautious" to "cautiously optimistic" about the new guy.

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flippyshark Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 2,852	I'll have to say, in spite of his apparent non-performance at Disneyland, Ed was a much more hands-on and visible presence when he was Vice President at the then Disney-MGM Studios here in Florida. He was known as a very approachable and warm personality, and I had several pleasant conversations with him. I was honestly surprised to hear about his invisibility and lack of cast rapport at Disneyland.
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Kevy Baby Chowder Head Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Yes Posts: 18,500	I had heard of that possibility before (about Pirates) and wondered if it was a directive from higher up the food chain to put Johnny in there. __________________ The thing about quotes on the internet is that you cannot verify their validity. - Abraham Lincoln
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JWBear Worn Romantic Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Long Beach California Posts: 8,435	In my Happy Place, POTC is going to be quietly de-Depped and restored for its 50th anniversary. __________________ Unrestrained frivolity will lead to the downfall of modern society.
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Kevy Baby Chowder Head Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Yes Posts: 18,500	I know I am in the minority on this, but I actually really like the first Johnny, kinda like the second one, but think the third one has to go. Although the third Johnny is better than the constipated pirate that used to be there. __________________ The thing about quotes on the internet is that you cannot verify their validity. - Abraham Lincoln
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Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	The Johnnys are tolerable, even the third one (honestly, it's not much worse than the "crapping my pants pirate" of the last iteration). To me the big travesties of the movie overlay is the cheeseball music, the ruination of the tunnel (great technical effect with the waterfall, awful creative decision with Davy Jones and nixing of the iconic haunting spiel), and Barbosa with his horribly written and even more horribly delivered, "Bring me Jack Sparrow" spiel. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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10-15-2009, 03:41 PM	#10
Morrigoon I throw stones at houses Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Location: Location Posts: 9,534	Just reading Al's update on the DLR Pres. Any man sent packing by Harriss/Pressler has my attention. Especially one that was replaced by T. Irby (making the success of his own tenure in that position especially apparent). I was initially concerned when I'd read that he'd worked at DL during the Pressler/Harriss regime out of fear that there'd be "more of same" coming back to the park. Sounds like I'll be delightfully wrong on that count. Consider me as having gone from "cautious" to "cautiously optimistic" about the new guy. __________________ http://bash.org/?top "It is useless for sheep to pass a resolution in favor of vegetarianism while wolves remain of a different opinion." -- William Randolph Inge
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