Maybe. Disneyphiles are pumped about the impact of Iger as CEO. Particularly as it relates to theme park development/new attractions. http://news.com.com/2061-10802_3-6030592.html Disney buys Pixar in $7.4 billion merger January 24, 2006 1:19 PM PST Disney has announced that it will buy Pixar, the successful animation studio majority owned by Apple's Steve Jobs, for $7.4 billion. Responsible for hits including "A Bug's Life," "Toy Story," and "Finding Nemo," Pixar has distributed all of its feature films through Disney since its first movie in 1995. A falling-out between the two companies early last year had thrown the distribution of Pixar's future films, after the summer 2006 release "Cars," into some uncertainty. As previously reported, Disney's board met on Monday, approving the offer to Pixar. Pixar's board met on Tuesday, and approved the offer. Under the terms of the deal Jobs will take a Disney board seat. Pixar President Ed Catmull will serve as president of the new Pixar and Disney animation studios. Pixar's creative lead, John Lasseter will be chief creative officer of the animation studios, and will also be an adviser in the design of new attractions for Disney theme parks around the world. Lasseter will report directly to Disney CEO Bob Iger.
ah ok, well the last time i went before that was like back in '91. I went last month, May 17-21 with my gf. We stayed at the Sleep Inn over by Universal. We had a blast, managed to go to Magic Kingdom, Island of Adventure, CityWalk, and Downtown Disney. Good times. We were a bit dissapointed cause we thought the places would be like 50% kids rides/50% adult rides, but was mostly kids attraction in which I understand. My gf realized we HAD it made with Astroworld since there were so much more adult rides. I'd go back, wanted to go to Universal Studios and MGM Grand since I haven't been there since '91. Btw, when I went, the crowds weren't all that bad especially for May. The most I waited for a ride was the Hulk Ride at IofA and that was 45 mins and that was on a Friday. We went back on a Sunday (we had a 5 day pass ) and the Hulk ride was like a 5 min wait. So I guess it just depends. Also, if you are plainning to go check out the internet deals, they are pretty badass. Like for Island of Adventure, we bought a one day pass and got 4 additional days for free. Plus they have great deals for hotels and park tickets. Particually pay attention to the popups. I noticed ALOT of them AFTER i came back from Orlando one more thing, I would highly suggest a restaraunt called Rengetsu Of Tokyo. Its a japanese restaraunt off of International Blvd. My gf and I loved it and was worth every penny.
FYI there is a Pixar short that is run before Cars, called _One Man Band_. Brad Bird is listed in the credits, so he likely still afilliated with Pixar, a very good thing. I just check IMDB and Bird is listed as the director of the Summer 2007 Pixar film, Ratatouille. If you go to Cars, sit through the credits.
