Year of a Million Phone Calls! - Page 2

Nephythys · 11-08-2007, 08:03 AM

ick- ugh- bleaugh!

Cheap cheap cheap!

Snowflake · 11-08-2007, 08:05 AM

Is Paul Pressler back with Disney now?
What would Walt say?
Ugh is all I can say, cheesy.

wendybeth · 11-08-2007, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Snowflake

Is Paul Pressler back with Disney now?....

LOl- that was my first thought- I'd even typed it out, but then I thought I'd just cut to the chase.

Gn2Dlnd · 11-08-2007, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Snowflake

What would Walt say?

Hello, Walt speaking. I've been thawed out as part of a promotion that is also inviting damn tourists into my apartment I never got to see. Here's the deal, I talk, you listen, I get to stay thawed out for another couple hours. Capiche? Hey, are you one of those lard-asses they're having to rip out small world for? Here's an idea, they should make it a swim-through! That'll get you to drop a few pounds. Maybe have a couple less of them Mexican donuts. Whaddaya call 'em? Churros. Whatever. Hell, my time is up. Gotta go meet the new guy. Bruce Gordon. Ever hear of this guy? Apparently he's the guy that loused up Tomorrowland and ripped out my Mineral King show. I got a few things to say to him. Hey, if they ask, it was magical, and my name was Walt.

Cadaverous Pallor · 11-08-2007, 08:42 AM

2 Years of a Million Disappointments

BarTopDancer · 11-08-2007, 09:17 AM

I'll be the dissenting voice.

We're not the target demographic for this contest. Children are. They're going to ask their parents to enter them in a contest so they may win a phone call from their favorite character.

It would have been amazing to get an actual phone call from Mickey Mouse or Buzz Lightyear (if BL was around) when I was a kid. OMG, talk about a dream come true for a child who still believes. How cool would it be for the princess obsessed little girl who has never been to a Disney park to get a phone call from Cinderella or Snow White. I think it's a cute promotion. It will get kids excited about the movie (that is getting decent reviews).

Stan4dSteph · 11-08-2007, 09:30 AM

I agree with BTD. It's a cute promotion aimed at kids. It seems pretty ridiculous to get riled up over the supposed cheapness of it.

Alex · 11-08-2007, 10:21 AM

Yes, at first it strikes one as lame, but considering how annoyed otherwise rational adults get if it isn't Mickey that calls them for their wake-up call at a Disney hotel I can see it being something a lot of people would like, especially if it is a younger child that will take the call.

Brigitte · 11-08-2007, 10:28 AM

As the parent of a 4 year old, I can attest to the draw here. He would be over the moon if Buzz or Lightning McQueen called him. It's a state of belief, he would know that was the *real* character there and just be excited for weeks. I think it's a great promotion!

blueerica · 11-08-2007, 10:30 AM

I just brought this up with my friend who works on a lot of the events and promotions with Disney and Disneyland and he said it's more about Enchanted promo. So, I'm guessing throwing in the other names is probably just to get kids to Ooh and Ahh over the names they already know, like Buzz, et al.

Oh, and it might just be "Win a call from my buddy NameWitheld."

11-08-2007, 08:03 AM	#1
Nephythys Yeah, that's about it- Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In a state of constant crap to get done Posts: 2,688	ick- ugh- bleaugh! Cheap cheap cheap!
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Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	2 Years of a Million Disappointments __________________ The second star to the right shines in the night for you
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11-08-2007, 09:17 AM	#6
BarTopDancer Prepping... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Here, there, everywhere Posts: 11,405	I'll be the dissenting voice. We're not the target demographic for this contest. Children are. They're going to ask their parents to enter them in a contest so they may win a phone call from their favorite character. It would have been amazing to get an actual phone call from Mickey Mouse or Buzz Lightyear (if BL was around) when I was a kid. OMG, talk about a dream come true for a child who still believes. How cool would it be for the princess obsessed little girl who has never been to a Disney park to get a phone call from Cinderella or Snow White. I think it's a cute promotion. It will get kids excited about the movie (that is getting decent reviews). __________________ Spork is the new MacGyver Postcards From My Edge
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11-08-2007, 09:30 AM	#7
Stan4dSteph Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: East Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,156	I agree with BTD. It's a cute promotion aimed at kids. It seems pretty ridiculous to get riled up over the supposed cheapness of it.
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Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	Yes, at first it strikes one as lame, but considering how annoyed otherwise rational adults get if it isn't Mickey that calls them for their wake-up call at a Disney hotel I can see it being something a lot of people would like, especially if it is a younger child that will take the call. Last edited by Alex : 11-08-2007 at 10:50 AM.
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11-08-2007, 10:28 AM	#9
Brigitte Whatcha doin'? Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Loungin' with the kids Posts: 418	As the parent of a 4 year old, I can attest to the draw here. He would be over the moon if Buzz or Lightning McQueen called him. It's a state of belief, he would know that was the real character there and just be excited for weeks. I think it's a great promotion!
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11-08-2007, 10:30 AM	#10
blueerica Nueve Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 6,497	I just brought this up with my friend who works on a lot of the events and promotions with Disney and Disneyland and he said it's more about Enchanted promo. So, I'm guessing throwing in the other names is probably just to get kids to Ooh and Ahh over the names they already know, like Buzz, et al. Oh, and it might just be "Win a call from my buddy NameWitheld." __________________ Tomorrow is the day for you and me
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