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  • Hollywood Studios TERRIBLE 35th Anniversary at Walt Disney World. We found new Disney Parks merch with Theme Park Express, Adam The Woo, & World Of Micah. We talk about Disney budget cuts.
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  • @ellieplanit
    @ellieplanit Місяць тому +33

    5:50 the transition from “I just hope it’s longer than 5 minutes” to “FIVE MINUTES” was brilliant 😂

  • @dragverd8897
    @dragverd8897 Місяць тому +90

    This feels like a celebration of how Hollywood Studios went from hero to zero

  • @NickBrunet
    @NickBrunet Місяць тому +67

    That “celebration” just seemed like a business pitch and a lecture. Boring.

    • @jleigh329
      @jleigh329 Місяць тому +4

      Agreed! It also seemed kind-of repetitive too.

  • @coreymarr4186
    @coreymarr4186 Місяць тому +40

    Your honesty towards these parks is always so refreshing. You’re a real one

    • @dayoldbread1696
      @dayoldbread1696 Місяць тому +3

      Exactly! It’s nice to have someone who isn’t afraid to be honest about their experience. Because it’s hard to tell what is good and what isn’t when all the Disney influencers simp for Disney and scramble to defend them all the time.

  • @mikeholczer
    @mikeholczer Місяць тому +17

    Kind of weird that the ambassador highlighted rock’n rollercoaster when it’s closed.

    • @billy2866
      @billy2866 Місяць тому +1

      And mentioned Aerosmith when it’s changing to queen lol

    • @MarkHeathcliff-bf2im
      @MarkHeathcliff-bf2im Місяць тому +1

      @@billy2866They are so stuck in the past they can’t even tell what’s open anymore. Next they will try to ride Horizons

  • @HeyItsRick
    @HeyItsRick Місяць тому +10

    Disneyland feels like an actual experience, while DisneyWorld feels like Disney Presents Outdoor Mall of America.

    • @kassinwonderland22
      @kassinwonderland22 Місяць тому +1

      You're not wrong. It's always why I have perfered Disneyland.

  • @p.o.frenchquarter
    @p.o.frenchquarter Місяць тому +17

    It seems that no matter what Disney management does, families and life long fans will keep lining up.
    It's like that 35th anniversary show. It may have had some entertainment at one point, but it didn't take long for accountants and management teams to water it down to a Walmart store grand opening.

    • @MarkHeathcliff-bf2im
      @MarkHeathcliff-bf2im Місяць тому +1

      They have been banking hard on nostalgia and it seems the families are finally starting to crack as well as pretty much anyone that is not a DINK Disney Adult couple are starting to balk at prices. If universal is able to do well with their new park and offer it at a better price point then Disney might struggle for a few years

  • @kevinc5864
    @kevinc5864 Місяць тому +13

    Very odd they would treat a celebration like a Ted talk

  • @brookalvord1605
    @brookalvord1605 Місяць тому +14

    wow there special show was 6 pieces of painted cardboard, 2 puppets, and a couple of paid Disney Cheerleaders.

    • @MarkHeathcliff-bf2im
      @MarkHeathcliff-bf2im Місяць тому

      Hey don’t you insult them! They paid for the outfits from the Thrift Costume Store to!

  • @therealventures
    @therealventures Місяць тому +28

    Disney: "Remember when we did this? Yeah, those were the good Old days...Happy 35th Anniversary" 🙃

  • @j5sk8
    @j5sk8 Місяць тому +37

    How dare they sully Kermit's good name by associating him with this budget cut bonanza. The contempt of the working class and fans on full display.

    • @MarkHeathcliff-bf2im
      @MarkHeathcliff-bf2im Місяць тому

      Disney cares about you only if you can fork over 980$ a night or more to stay in a hotel room.

  • @joshuadarts2687
    @joshuadarts2687 Місяць тому +5

    “All of these attractions are entertaining our guests today” ….. but Rock n Rollercoaster is closed? 🤔

  • @Zjbrlb
    @Zjbrlb Місяць тому +6

    Thank you for not being afraid to PAY THE CASTMEMBERS WHAT THEY DESERVE! You're the best Kevin

  • @dbrew2u
    @dbrew2u Місяць тому +25

    Disney learned many moons ago . That no matter how much they suck or how expensive they may get ? The people will still come in droves .

  • @CaptCutshaw
    @CaptCutshaw Місяць тому +40

    The trained seals going "Woo!" in the audience and buying all the ugly merch because it was "exclusive" is a big part of why they don't go the extra mile anymore. Because they can give the most minor effort but put the logo on it and those folks will just lap it up.

    • @buster5661
      @buster5661 Місяць тому +2

      The merch wasn't that bad, but I do see your point

    • @dayoldbread1696
      @dayoldbread1696 Місяць тому +3

      Exactly, that’s why we got the awful avengers campus here in California. They haven’t even started on the avengers e ticket they have been promising us for 4+ years. It’s so disappointing : (

    • @kassinwonderland22
      @kassinwonderland22 Місяць тому

      ​@@dayoldbread1696 avengers campus is not that bad. Sorry that you don't like it

    • @dayoldbread1696
      @dayoldbread1696 Місяць тому

      @@kassinwonderland22 thanks but I have nothing against people who do like it. I just am saying I personally was disappointed by it. Mainly because the spider man ride and Dr strange show are so bad, the land is very small, and they haven’t even started construction on the avengers e ticket that they have been promising us for 4+ years

  • @michaelmilstead1304
    @michaelmilstead1304 Місяць тому +14

    Such a shame. It used to be such a cool park, and now, not so much. Still hasn't rebounded from COVID. Won't be going back for a very very long time.

  • @iwantataco28
    @iwantataco28 Місяць тому +6

    Kevin , I always appreciate how you see right thru all of their corporate GARBAGE ! Keep it up man

  • @chuualwayswins
    @chuualwayswins Місяць тому +9

    watching this video makes me realize how HS used to be, I remember as a kid there was more entertainment during the day and it just felt more lively. I think they maybe could add another muppets attraction or a parade like they once had or reconstruct launch bay entirely, just something :(

  • @daniel.staten
    @daniel.staten Місяць тому +16

    I had to fast forward through the Ambassador cringe. It's way beyond a parody of itself.

  • @RodPriester
    @RodPriester Місяць тому +30

    Charge you more,give you less….The Iger Disney Model

  • @karynmacdonald4215
    @karynmacdonald4215 Місяць тому +4

    Thank you for advocating for cast members!

  • @gregdrivesdriver5104
    @gregdrivesdriver5104 Місяць тому +2

    Looks like a group of college students that woke up and said, "shit is that today." The entire event was pitiful. Nothing more nauseating than listening to people thank themselves. YUCK

    • @MarkHeathcliff-bf2im
      @MarkHeathcliff-bf2im Місяць тому +1

      “And we would like to thank you all for allowing us to have multimillion dollar bonuses for sitting in our AC Offices and thanks to us you can afford to barely put food on the table.”

  • @troychristman5662
    @troychristman5662 Місяць тому +10

    Losing the great movie ride was the thematic death of HS. It lost its soul that day. And its replacement is sub par at best. It's an incoherent, mostly closed, half empty park. I still love going to the Sci-Fi Dine In, Muppet Vision 3-D, etc., but that's all pure nostalgia. If I wasn't an AP I'd never pay what they're charging to go to HS for a day. And man was that 35th lame. Lamer than Epcot's.... and I waited in line that day for merch! Love your channel buddy. Pay the CMs, Disney! WDW is a mess right now lol

    • @MarkHeathcliff-bf2im
      @MarkHeathcliff-bf2im Місяць тому +1

      But disney can’t pay their employees! How else will the execs be able to afford their yachts???? Won’t someone think of the millionaire bonuses!

  • @jacquelinejanewashere
    @jacquelinejanewashere Місяць тому +15

    Hollywood Studios looks like a liminal space

  • @GShawponee
    @GShawponee Місяць тому +14

    The worst high school assembly I’ve ever seen..I would be angry if I wasted my time watching that IRL

  • @akcalo
    @akcalo Місяць тому +1

    That beginning brought nostalgia and kinda made me wanna cry. Things and people were just so amazing back then😢

  • @yoopergamer2121
    @yoopergamer2121 Місяць тому +2

    Watching this and seeing everything that is still not back is crazy!!! Miss the citizens of Hollywood the most. Made the place feel alive.

  • @emily9603
    @emily9603 Місяць тому +1

    Wow, the state of this park and all of WDW resort is embarrassing and pathetic.

  • @Jarvel5
    @Jarvel5 Місяць тому +2

    Great talking to you yesterday, Kevin. Beware of the ever growing catalog of RSVLTS 👀

  • @nateoshea78
    @nateoshea78 Місяць тому +3

    They only had 32 cast members that have been there since day 1 present at this event? 🤔 Seems like a miss for Disney to not have 35 cast members there 🤨

    • @MarkHeathcliff-bf2im
      @MarkHeathcliff-bf2im Місяць тому +1

      They probably couldn’t get 35. I doubt that many would want to come back

  • @erincollard3877
    @erincollard3877 Місяць тому +3

    I listen for the hooteraid every video! 😂 always makes me laugh!

  • @marisathomas7106
    @marisathomas7106 Місяць тому +2

    Also why does this feel like a forced work event for the guests lmaoooooooo

  • @theredpriest
    @theredpriest Місяць тому +8

    Why do people keep going if it's like this...? I don't get it. Like, I could understand if they really pulled out all the stops like they used to but now? I'd go for like half the price they ask for.

    • @nicoleacosta5545
      @nicoleacosta5545 Місяць тому +2

      I was a season pass holder for many years in California and Florida. Had the Passport Pass for all US parks at once. I won't go back until they get it together. It is not acceptable now!

  • @hela2000
    @hela2000 Місяць тому +15

    I have a feeling Disney is going to take a major hit after Epic Universe opens.

  • @KittKat07
    @KittKat07 Місяць тому +3

    I just want to drop a nugget of info - the "EMBASSADOR" for Hollywood Studios is in her 20's. What a freaking LAUGH. She was a zygote at the time of MGM and I'm not sorry to say, those who do not understand or have lived the legacy of these parks should be NOWHERE near running it.

  • @chuualwayswins
    @chuualwayswins Місяць тому +12

    18:07 oh! that’s not… I hope that’s not true 😭

    • @KevinHeimbach
      @KevinHeimbach  Місяць тому +6

      It's just a rumor but we've been hearing rumors about new things coming to rockin for years and nothing happens

    • @therealventures
      @therealventures Місяць тому

      I wouldn't be surprised lol

    • @megan7792
      @megan7792 Місяць тому

      It would be so smart for Disney. Think about the money they would make. I would be all for it if they put the money back into the park… we know that won’t happen

    • @MarkHeathcliff-bf2im
      @MarkHeathcliff-bf2im Місяць тому

      @@megan7792it will disappear directly into the black hole that is stock owners dividends and executive bonuses

  • @lisalewars9637
    @lisalewars9637 Місяць тому +3

    I probably visited the Jawas every time I was in HS during my DCP 😭😭 I miss them so much

    • @KevinHeimbach
      @KevinHeimbach  Місяць тому +3

      I loved the random stuff they would trade you

  • @DisneyMarkUK
    @DisneyMarkUK Місяць тому +1

    I'm watching this on a Disney cruise sailing to WDW. Thanks for a fun video as always.

  • @TheSMCCOLE
    @TheSMCCOLE Місяць тому +2

    forgot to include osborne family lights bein cut

  • @akcalo
    @akcalo Місяць тому +1

    The animation attraction was one of our favorites!!

  • @donaldduck9046
    @donaldduck9046 Місяць тому +2

    Love how real you are and not fake like the other contend creators …keep up the fantastic work

  • @MarkHeathcliff-bf2im
    @MarkHeathcliff-bf2im Місяць тому +1

    “I can’t wait to see what this park has to offer for the next 35 years” What 2 new rides and a paint job or two?

  • @cyrusoverland8461
    @cyrusoverland8461 Місяць тому +1

    But they still charge an outrageous entry fee.

  • @davoflatts7917
    @davoflatts7917 Місяць тому

    Does/has Disney ever given their employees a bonus or a raise due to them getting multiple cast compliments or something? Anything? Highly doubt it

  • @kevinwarendorp1801
    @kevinwarendorp1801 День тому

    Hot take: Universal’s 60th anniversary for the Studio Tour had a better anniversary celebration than the 35th anniversary of Disneys Hollywood Studios

  • @colinholder5438
    @colinholder5438 Місяць тому +3

    2:44 Just another reason why I truly enjoy your videos👍🏼Thanks for an amazing nugget of info!

  • @ItsAVolcano
    @ItsAVolcano Місяць тому

    Meanwhile Universal is having a banger month celebrating the 60th anniversary of the tram tour in Hollywood. 😅

  • @jdrew5367
    @jdrew5367 Місяць тому

    I’ve walked to toy story, but never wrote on any of the rides. The Star Wars world wasn’t open when I went. I was upset because they keep on Shutting off the Muppets at like three or 4 o’clock. 😢 thank you

  • @newbreed9935
    @newbreed9935 Місяць тому +2

    Hollywood Studios is easily the best park in WDW because of lands and rides. It's crazy Disney didn't do something special for the 35th. When UO is dropping a new Parade, Night time show with drones and Dream works land in USF alone.

  • @Jesseisawesome1
    @Jesseisawesome1 Місяць тому

    Thanks for the cm shout outs/ spotlight on the issues Kevin ❤🥹

  • @kevinbromhead
    @kevinbromhead Місяць тому +1

    just got back and we skipped hollywood studios altogether this trip....

  • @lukeroberts3464
    @lukeroberts3464 Місяць тому

    Super thank you for your incredible history Kevin.

  • @Hockey7234
    @Hockey7234 Місяць тому

    Blown away they wont do more with the muppet IP

  • @NemoCat20
    @NemoCat20 18 днів тому

    I went WDW August of 2023 for the first time since 2010. I enjoyed myself overall, but dang now I know why Hollywood Studios was my least favorite park. 😅😳

  • @joannegeoghegan3006
    @joannegeoghegan3006 Місяць тому +1

    Why is there so much cancelled or closed shops/areas in Disneys Hollywood Studios? It looks like maybe they are trying to save money. I think if I went on holiday here in the future this would be one place I would avoid. Does not seem worth the price of a ticket. ☹️ Thank you for sharing. 😊

  • @KevinHeimbach
    @KevinHeimbach  Місяць тому +5

    What are your thoughts about Hollywood Studios in 2024?

    • @JessDisneyGott
      @JessDisneyGott Місяць тому

      Amazing.

    • @that_dude69
      @that_dude69 Місяць тому

      I agree with you, dude. So much good has gone away from DW parks. They need a shift in focus. Pay the cast proper, maintenance and QA/QC of the existing parks and resorts. Let's fix and PLUS the existing parks before we start talking about a 5th park. The sheer amount of IP they have their finger on is insane and the lack of output into the parks is mind-boggling.

    • @therealventures
      @therealventures Місяць тому

      They copied from Universal, I think Universal Orlando is the better "Hollywood" park.

  • @shanabana22
    @shanabana22 Місяць тому

    I'm so glad i didn't get in that line for the celebration ceremony 😅 thanks for sharing what I missed 🫠

  • @elizabethjones3850
    @elizabethjones3850 Місяць тому +2

    This is just sad. I will never do another Centreville at WDW since I went to the 50th. Very, very disappointing.. not worth any of my money..

  • @betelman
    @betelman Місяць тому

    I agree. My least favorite park to visit.

  • @ShareaDreamComeTrue
    @ShareaDreamComeTrue Місяць тому

    Now I know what the “Do not open until May 1, 2029” photo means. 😂

  • @finned958
    @finned958 Місяць тому +1

    I thought the park is worst park, but it’s doing better in attendance than Animal Kingdom and Epcot. I wouldn’t be surprised when Universal leaves Disney’s minor parks in the dust next year.

  • @GrimTravels
    @GrimTravels Місяць тому

    That was their 35th celebration? That was awful lol.

  • @BillyDieffenbacher
    @BillyDieffenbacher Місяць тому +4

    Hollywood Studios is literally supposed to glorify ENTERTAINMENT, and what do they take away the most of? The Citizens of Hollywood, etc are what make this park. These days it just feels so blah. I really hope it can return to its roots one day. I understand things change and concepts evolve, so I certainly am not advocating for the return to a full-fledged working studio. However, the park has lost its soul. It needs life.

    • @jaredfamily4626
      @jaredfamily4626 Місяць тому +1

      At the same time it makes sense why it happened. I like new hollywood studios more and give a few more years and it will be even better. The thing is is that there’s not much room to expand after all they did so it makes sense why they would change the theme.

  • @shstevie
    @shstevie Місяць тому

    When I lived in Orlando (2000-2002), I would spend 5 of 7 days a week at Hollywood studios. Now I just go maybe once every couple of years to ride tower of terror.

  • @yugihoo
    @yugihoo Місяць тому

    I'll wait for it to show up at the character warehouse

  • @State-of-Sunshine
    @State-of-Sunshine Місяць тому +1

    Not a lot of rehearsal time I see….
    2 weeks earlier . . .
    “Just have em wave their batons around”

    • @MarkHeathcliff-bf2im
      @MarkHeathcliff-bf2im Місяць тому +1

      “We can’t pay for actual training! What do you think this is? A quality product??”

  • @angelrouse4106
    @angelrouse4106 Місяць тому +6

    All I heard at the celebration was Blah Blah Blah and a they did a big glorified slap on the back for the big wigs who are ruining the parks

  • @canbastian1880
    @canbastian1880 Місяць тому

    This is my least favorite park

  • @steveninaz9576
    @steveninaz9576 Місяць тому +1

    I'd love to see vids of you working there, like the snip you dropped

  • @PoppaSquat-et3qp
    @PoppaSquat-et3qp Місяць тому

    Even in this sad state I consider it to be superior to EPCOT

  • @kamrenlyontoles
    @kamrenlyontoles Місяць тому

    I make $16.70 an hour working at disney

  • @Basicmike08
    @Basicmike08 Місяць тому

    This and then May 4th with no Star Wars event...

  • @MarthaJOHNSON-iu4wk
    @MarthaJOHNSON-iu4wk Місяць тому

    Thanks you

  • @77Scarlet
    @77Scarlet Місяць тому +3

    Are these the same people who planned underwhelming Jollywood Nights 🤣

  • @TravelbyNick.
    @TravelbyNick. Місяць тому

    I bet they are regretting turning down Harry Potter

  • @lacytano
    @lacytano Місяць тому +5

    Them talking about the past just reminds me of how depressing today as the "future" is 😒

  • @corrackisdead
    @corrackisdead Місяць тому

    I honestly feel like the only parks to me I like going to at all are Animal Kingdom and Magic Kingdom. I don’t really drink, and I don’t want to spend money to spend more money than I would elsewhere in Epcot. Also not the biggest Hollywood studios fan especially after they got rid of Starring Rolls the best quick service location

  • @Richy.Boi.
    @Richy.Boi. Місяць тому

    Appreciate your honesty

  • @syxpaths5809
    @syxpaths5809 Місяць тому +2

    Is the rule that every 5 years is celebrated?

  • @sarahalsop2301
    @sarahalsop2301 Місяць тому

    Its just heartbreaking because this used to be my family's favorite park. We grew up obsessed with MGM and now it's painful to visit.

  • @CarolCityCane305
    @CarolCityCane305 Місяць тому +1

    Would you suggest additions to Hollywood studios? If so what would you like more rides at Toy Story land , Star Wars, ?

  • @8bitHaunterHunters
    @8bitHaunterHunters Місяць тому +4

    They kept repeating what the park was vs what it is now. And nothing about what it is now or signs of what it will become are exciting at all.

  • @jerseyforhawks
    @jerseyforhawks Місяць тому

    Where are today's Katzenberg & Eisner? Nowhere to be found, replaced by Dewey, Cheatum & Howe. Your channel always shoots straight.

  • @State-of-Sunshine
    @State-of-Sunshine Місяць тому

    love how she’s listing 3 examples of the adventures HS offers, but oh wait the 3 examples are actually the only lands 🤣🤣🤣 #oops #thatwasmeanttoimpressyou
    Also, SHE IS SO BORING! I am only finishing this show out of loyalty to your hard work to make this vlog. Taking one for the team kevin hahahaha how do they get away with ladies talking and muppets and call this a show? This is a mandatory work meeting

  • @redeye007
    @redeye007 Місяць тому

    Does that family still have the lifetime pass?

  • @akcalo
    @akcalo Місяць тому

    Celebration of mediocrity

  • @lukeroberts3464
    @lukeroberts3464 Місяць тому

    Strongly agreed 👍 💯 Kevin.

  • @lukebeelmanbeelman7952
    @lukebeelmanbeelman7952 Місяць тому

    AMEN BROTHER

  • @thewalkingdad68
    @thewalkingdad68 Місяць тому +4

    IDK what you expected, it's Disney. This is the norm now for them. I heard the Pixar event they had was awful and unorganized as well when it took place in Disneyland recently.

    • @therealventures
      @therealventures Місяць тому +3

      But I think Disneyland does a better job with events or anniversaries than WDW. Pixar event at least looks fun and offered a good amount.

  • @danielbagley3679
    @danielbagley3679 Місяць тому +2

    No everything changes usually not for the better

  • @BeefyBryan
    @BeefyBryan Місяць тому

    I was there. Even I was Disappointed.

  • @briansieve
    @briansieve 29 днів тому

    At least they had a "presentation" I guess. I hate Disney hyperbole speak. But it's better than the nothing they did for the 50th. I guess.

    • @briansieve
      @briansieve 29 днів тому

      I mean. They repeat over and over how much they value cast members while being a deadbeat employer.

  • @HaileeNicole2000-vf3do
    @HaileeNicole2000-vf3do Місяць тому

    Taylor Swift is NOT rock and roll. Its bubble gum music. I went to the 35th celebration and it was so weak I left by noon.

  • @metallicnole4514
    @metallicnole4514 Місяць тому +3

    I'm actually pretty critical of the universal studios florida park. I haven't been to disney in many years, so I can't objectively criticize it.

  • @-kidwhoyellsalot-3193
    @-kidwhoyellsalot-3193 Місяць тому +2

    God This anniversary celebration is making the wonka experience Look like a VIP tour in Dubai

  • @sophiebophie0927
    @sophiebophie0927 Місяць тому

    Kevin, have you tried the new restaurant in Toy Story Land? Whats your thoughts about it?

    • @KevinHeimbach
      @KevinHeimbach  Місяць тому +1

      Still havent tried it but heard bad things

  • @lukeroberts3464
    @lukeroberts3464 Місяць тому

    You’re an outstanding UA-cam channel.

  • @donray2435
    @donray2435 Місяць тому +1

    LETS FN GOOOOOOOOO

  • @jessiesworld27
    @jessiesworld27 Місяць тому

    Meh, I wanted to see a GMR tribute and whatnot

  • @Nataliebelieve143
    @Nataliebelieve143 Місяць тому +1

    I took a shot every time they said cast members now I need to get my stomach pumped