From All-Stars to Art of Animation: Disney’s Value Resort Story (Ep. 108)
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Jim Hill and Lauren Hersey discuss Disney's value resorts and the impact of 9/11 on Disney's hotel strategy.
Jim Hill and Lauren Hersey kick off this week’s I Want That Too with concert merch sticker shock, a new family dog named Luna, and a surprising amount of Disney pet gear at Petco. They also dig into Disney’s new auction partnership with Heritage Auctions and the build-a-bag trend popping up in the parks. Then Jim traces the history of Walt Disney World’s value resorts, from the All-Stars to Pop Century to Art of Animation, and explains how 9/11 unexpectedly changed Disney’s hotel strategy. NEWS • Lauren shares the story of Luna the Wonder Dog and the Disney pet merchandise she discovered at Petco. • Disney fans may soon be able to bid on real theme park props and set pieces through a new Heritage Auctions partnership. • Jim explains why Disney Archives cannot keep everything, and how auctions can help fund the recovery of historically important items. • Disney’s new Build-A-Bag line brings mix-and-match customization to park handbags, straps, charms, and wallets. FEATURE • Jim revisits how Disney’s moderate resorts led directly to the creation of the All-Star value hotels. • The episode explores why Pop Century was built near Wide World of Sports, and how cheerleading and youth…
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