3:01 I never rode the Red Cars and I never really was interested, but I always really loved seeing them. They played a very big part in the atmosphere of Buena Vista Street, making it feel even more like 1920’s LA. They’ll be dearly missed, but I’m sure it was a nightmare operations-wise. Especially given they had to go slowly through massive crowds.
I've always figured Disneyland Forward is a way to build a couple new hotels and a premium vacation resort area. Harbor and the east will be hoi polloi and pass holder riff-raff.
David here I been a Disneyland fan and collector for over fifty years and I thought your rant was very interesting. One thing you have to remember about Disneyland when Disneyland started it was a different time. MyMrDisney ran the park a certain way. When the corporation took over after he passed away, they definitely ran it a different way. I just can’t get over how Disneyland has become a luxury brand. I just glad it’s still there after all this time. Have a magical day! 😎
I don't understand the criticism of the Red Car Trolley's running on city streets crowded with guests and strollers and on irregular schedules. Haven't the Main Street Vehicles, Omnibus, and Horse Drawn Trolley's on Main Street USA been doing this since 1955?
Thanks Jim. I was just out in California and spent a day at Disneyland and DCA. It was my third time there, and DL really is an amazing park, and the resort area and hotels are also wonderful.
will this new management at the resort finally eliminate the reservation system? all the talk about expansion is fine, but in the meantime i just want to be able to go to the parks on a whim again. i was an AP for over 30 years before the pandemic hit. the reservation system was created as a way to limit guests in the parks as a form of social distancing. the need for that is over, and yet the reservation system is still here. i haven't been to disneyland in 5 years just because of the reservation system. it's unnecessary, and unfair to punish guests if they make a reservation and can't keep it for one reason or another. i hope this new management will finally do away with it, and let guests come at their leisure once again.
Reservations were never truly about social distancing. It's all about management. Reservations allow them to better predict exactly how many staff they'll need, how much food to order, how many desserts to prep, how much parking to plan for, etc. That helps with trimming costs and maximizing profit and ensuring overall efficiency. It also helps with managing crowd levels somewhat. It allows them to open up capacity for full-price guests while limiting reservations for passholders who come more frequently and thus pay a fraction of the true cost for each gate entry. I could go on and on. There are very good reasons for the reservation system, and I can't see it ever going away.
@@AStageForTheKingdom sure they'll say it's all about that now, but before the pandemic the park ran just fine without the reservation system for 65 years. it's now about manipulation, just like the tiered pricing for different days. the parks are packed regularly, so maintaining crowd size is a ridiculous excuse for keeping a system that punishes a guest for not coming to the park when they are scheduled. no other theme park does this. the "magic keys" are another manipulation. annual passes used to be available all year. now they dole them out when they need an influx of cash. i haven't given disney a dime since 2020,and it looks like it will stay that way. i have over 55 years of HAPPY memories of the park to fall back on, and other things i can do than be led around by the nose by disney. walt would be furious.
Thanks for another great episode. I looked at Google Earth and I wonder, why don't they move the Red Car Trolley Barn Northwest of the current end of track near the entrance to DCA? The trolleys add so much nostalgia and character to the theme of Walt's early days in California. The building could be backstage near Soarin' Over California / The World and behind a themed gate similar to the one in Disneyland the horse drawn streetcars go through. Another option would be a building themed to Buena Vista Street with doors facing the guests who could occasionally catch a glimpse of the "behind the scenes" as the cars go out or into the barn. I'd love to hear your thoughts on this. Have a Magical Day!
That is a very good question and I proposed such a move in a previous video. If you haven't already I invite you to check it out. ua-cam.com/video/gmDRGGIg_JQ/v-deo.html
I hope you're wrong about the West Side of the Disneyland resort. DCA badly needs to expand across the street in order to become a true "full day" or even two day park. It currently has a fraction of the rides of Disneyland, and even if they can squeeze Coco or Avatar into the existing footprint, they still need another 5-10 rides to compare to Disneyland.
Jim, hearing the tributes to some of your former colleagues, and a lack of ringing endorsement for "the new guy" at Disneyland (coupled with the "Rant" in the video's title), it sends an unfortunate message about your confidence in Disneyland Resort's (near) future. Ugh. Crossing my fingers and hoping for the best.
I may be the worst as missing jokes and subtlety. Trash designer? Was that a dig at that guy? Expert at Duffy? Was that a dig at her too? Sorry if I’m slow to catch on.
I’m with you! Not knowing how to interpret what’s said, title descriptions, and carefully stated remarks. Suppose everything Jim says and does is intentional so I’m probably reading more into it than I should. Certainly appreciate the take and insight.
It was a dig at me because as an Imagineer I would be given all types of assignments. That photo was me in Shanghai standing in front of the building I worked on to store queue stanchions. Proving that not every job is glamorous but every job is important. Thanks for your question.
I've always appreciated Jim's pragmatic views on things, no emotion or hyperbole. Just straight-forward common sense. Thank you.
3:01 I never rode the Red Cars and I never really was interested, but I always really loved seeing them. They played a very big part in the atmosphere of Buena Vista Street, making it feel even more like 1920’s LA. They’ll be dearly missed, but I’m sure it was a nightmare operations-wise. Especially given they had to go slowly through massive crowds.
I would not necessarily categorize that as a 'rant' and I appreciate your thoughts and for keeping it positive!
I've always figured Disneyland Forward is a way to build a couple new hotels and a premium vacation resort area. Harbor and the east will be hoi polloi and pass holder riff-raff.
David here I been a Disneyland fan and collector for over fifty years and I thought your rant was very interesting. One thing you have to remember about Disneyland when Disneyland started it was a different time. MyMrDisney ran the park a certain way. When the corporation took over after he passed away, they definitely ran it a different way. I just can’t get over how Disneyland has become a luxury brand. I just glad it’s still there after all this time. Have a magical day! 😎
Thanks and may your day be likewise.
I think the best news this week is management got a significant raise
Thank you, Jim. I always enjoy hearing your takes on the state of Disneyland.
Thanks for your comment.
Thank you for the fascinating update!…. !
I don't understand the criticism of the Red Car Trolley's running on city streets crowded with guests and strollers and on irregular schedules. Haven't the Main Street Vehicles, Omnibus, and Horse Drawn Trolley's on Main Street USA been doing this since 1955?
Thanks Jim. I was just out in California and spent a day at Disneyland and DCA. It was my third time there, and DL really is an amazing park, and the resort area and hotels are also wonderful.
will this new management at the resort finally eliminate the reservation system? all the talk about expansion is fine, but in the meantime i just want to be able to go to the parks on a whim again. i was an AP for over 30 years before the pandemic hit. the reservation system was created as a way to limit guests in the parks as a form of social distancing. the need for that is over, and yet the reservation system is still here. i haven't been to disneyland in 5 years just because of the reservation system. it's unnecessary, and unfair to punish guests if they make a reservation and can't keep it for one reason or another. i hope this new management will finally do away with it, and let guests come at their leisure once again.
Reservations were never truly about social distancing. It's all about management. Reservations allow them to better predict exactly how many staff they'll need, how much food to order, how many desserts to prep, how much parking to plan for, etc. That helps with trimming costs and maximizing profit and ensuring overall efficiency. It also helps with managing crowd levels somewhat. It allows them to open up capacity for full-price guests while limiting reservations for passholders who come more frequently and thus pay a fraction of the true cost for each gate entry. I could go on and on. There are very good reasons for the reservation system, and I can't see it ever going away.
@@AStageForTheKingdom sure they'll say it's all about that now, but before the pandemic the park ran just fine without the reservation system for 65 years. it's now about manipulation, just like the tiered pricing for different days. the parks are packed regularly, so maintaining crowd size is a ridiculous excuse for keeping a system that punishes a guest for not coming to the park when they are scheduled. no other theme park does this. the "magic keys" are another manipulation. annual passes used to be available all year. now they dole them out when they need an influx of cash. i haven't given disney a dime since 2020,and it looks like it will stay that way. i have over 55 years of HAPPY memories of the park to fall back on, and other things i can do than be led around by the nose by disney. walt would be furious.
Thanks for another great episode. I looked at Google Earth and I wonder, why don't they move the Red Car Trolley Barn Northwest of the current end of track near the entrance to DCA? The trolleys add so much nostalgia and character to the theme of Walt's early days in California. The building could be backstage near Soarin' Over California / The World and behind a themed gate similar to the one in Disneyland the horse drawn streetcars go through. Another option would be a building themed to Buena Vista Street with doors facing the guests who could occasionally catch a glimpse of the "behind the scenes" as the cars go out or into the barn. I'd love to hear your thoughts on this. Have a Magical Day!
That is a very good question and I proposed such a move in a previous video. If you haven't already I invite you to check it out. ua-cam.com/video/gmDRGGIg_JQ/v-deo.html
Oh joy
I hope you're wrong about the West Side of the Disneyland resort. DCA badly needs to expand across the street in order to become a true "full day" or even two day park. It currently has a fraction of the rides of Disneyland, and even if they can squeeze Coco or Avatar into the existing footprint, they still need another 5-10 rides to compare to Disneyland.
Frozen Land!
Jim, hearing the tributes to some of your former colleagues, and a lack of ringing endorsement for "the new guy" at Disneyland (coupled with the "Rant" in the video's title), it sends an unfortunate message about your confidence in Disneyland Resort's (near) future. Ugh. Crossing my fingers and hoping for the best.
I never judge a movie by the movie trailer so I hope for the best while keeping an eye on the past. Thanks for watching.
I may be the worst as missing jokes and subtlety. Trash designer? Was that a dig at that guy? Expert at Duffy? Was that a dig at her too? Sorry if I’m slow to catch on.
I’m with you! Not knowing how to interpret what’s said, title descriptions, and carefully stated remarks. Suppose everything Jim says and does is intentional so I’m probably reading more into it than I should. Certainly appreciate the take and insight.
It was a dig at me because as an Imagineer I would be given all types of assignments. That photo was me in Shanghai standing in front of the building I worked on to store queue stanchions. Proving that not every job is glamorous but every job is important. Thanks for your question.
@@jimhshull Ohhhh! That was you calling yourself trash designer? Ok now I get it. Thank you for your helpful clarification!