Not really but it makes sense. I’m sure it will impact how Disney does reopen.Has there been even one credible rumor that the NBA talks are effecting the reopening of WDW?
Not really but it makes sense. I’m sure it will impact how Disney does reopen.Has there been even one credible rumor that the NBA talks are effecting the reopening of WDW?
Not really but it makes sense. I’m sure it will impact how Disney does reopen.
I’m not saying it’s going to delay the opening further but I think without a doubt it impacts the operations. Whatever areas the NBA is using will likely be closed to the public.But why does it have to affect WDW reopening? From what I understand, it seems CSR and GDT are completely open for the next several months.
There are 30 teams in the NBA so if you need say 20 rooms per team (players and coaches), then that’s about 600 rooms required. Throw in another 100-200 rooms for NBA staff, referees, etc and a resort like CSR has plenty enough room to house them all.
They would likely stay isolated to make sure none of the players get the virus so they wouldn’t be able to explore the WDW resort except for maybe private events. But no way do I see WDW shutting down everything for months to accommodate the NBA.
I wonder if it doesn't make business sense to make sure these events happen rather than opening Parks & Resorts to "regular folks".
I don't think it's just an operational issue at WDW that this would impact. Disney trying to get the NBA and MLS affects other parts of the Disney business. Getting them up and going will help with advertising across networks and other income streams. I wonder if it doesn't make business sense to make sure these events happen rather than opening Parks & Resorts to "regular folks".
There are an awful lot of us who couldn’t care less about the NBA. I only care in as far as it affects WDW opening.
The backlash would be terrible. To keep their parks shut for what could be months to host the NBA while all other theme parks open? I never say never, but I think the chances are virtually non existent.
More people would care about the NBA being back than visiting Disney World in the middle of a pandemic.
It’s not like the NBA is Tennis or something. No offense to tennis but the NBA is an international draw. More so than NFL and MLB even. Obviously the NFL is more popular here but the NBA is pretty popular across the globe.Maybe. How many fans does the NBA have? But the point is they could do both.
If they are staying closed through the season anyway, and want to use this as a good excuse, then ok. But I think they’ll open the parks even with the NBA
The backlash would be terrible. To keep their parks shut for what could be months to host the NBA while all other theme parks open? I never say never, but I think the chances are virtually non existent.
If that was the case Disney/ESPN/ABC wouldn’t be in bed deep with the NBA. Disney has a larger relationship with the NBA than any other sports league I believe.Totally agree and mentioned it on another thread - and again, and not purposely trying to be vague, but out of he four major sports, the NBA would be the absolute worst for Disney from a PR standpoint - all you have to do is google NBA and/or LeBron James (the face of the league) and their relationship with certain (basically one) countries -
Totally agree and mentioned it on another thread - and again, and not purposely trying to be vague, but out of he four major sports, the NBA would be the absolute worst for Disney from a PR standpoint - all you have to do is google NBA and/or LeBron James (the face of the league) and their relationship with certain (basically one) countries -
I never had before, so won’t be much of a change. I don’t question that they have a huge fan base. But there’s probably an equal number who either could care less or intensely dislike the whole pro sports thing.Well you won’t have to watch when the season starts again.
Totally agree and mentioned it on another thread - and again, and not purposely trying to be vague, but out of he four major sports, the NBA would be the absolute worst for Disney from a PR standpoint - all you have to do is google NBA and/or LeBron James (the face of the league) and their relationship with certain (basically one) countries -
Totally agree and mentioned it on another thread - and again, and not purposely trying to be vague, but out of he four major sports, the NBA would be the absolute worst for Disney from a PR standpoint - all you have to do is google NBA and/or LeBron James (the face of the league) and their relationship with certain (basically one) countries -
You might think that. I assure you that many many people disagree with you. People are foaming at the mouth for live basketball right now.
Totally agree and mentioned it on another thread - and again, and not purposely trying to be vague, but out of he four major sports, the NBA would be the absolute worst for Disney from a PR standpoint - all you have to do is google NBA and/or LeBron James (the face of the league) and their relationship with certain (basically one) countries -
If that was the case Disney/ESPN/ABC wouldn’t be in bed deep with the NBA. Disney has a larger relationship with the NBA than any other sports league I believe.