Experiments and Testing of Consumers? – MOW #296

On this episode, we discuss various news stories, or experiments, in which Disney has initiated a change and then reversed that change. Here are some examples. They tried to introduce souvenirs in Disney’s Main Street Cinema. Then, they got rid of the ketchup and mustard pumps at Caey’s Corner to be replaced by packets. Next, they attempted to charge a $3 replacement fee for FuelRod rechargeable batteries. Finally, they tried to make the Galaxy’s Edge menu items easier to understand. 

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The Magic Our Way podcast is a New Orleans based Disney-fan podcast that has been in production since November 2012. Danny, Kevin, Eli, and Lee discuss all things Disney from the theme parks to the movies and much, much more. We allow all opinions (and not just the sugary, fluffy ones) to be voiced on the podcast and we always look at all sides of a topic. The “Pleasure Island of Disney-fan podcasts” is good for your morning and afternoon commute and all times in-between, but not at bedtime because we’ll keep you up! Experiments!

THE QUEUE – Experiments and Testing of Consumers?

Main Street Cinema: June 2019:

• https://www.foxnews.com/travel/disneyland-change-main-street-cinema
• https://wdwnt.com/2019/06/photos-the-main-street-cinema-at-disneyland-park-has-been-turned-into-a-store/
• https://www.themeparkinsider.com/flume/201906/6843/
• https://insidethemagic.net/2019/06/disneyland-fans-outraged-main-street-cinema-gift-shop-ba1/
• https://www.ocregister.com/2019/06/20/disneyland-testing-ways-to-boost-traffic-in-original-1955-attraction-ends-merchandise-sales-adds-seating/

Ketchup and Mustard Fiasco: October 2019

• https://www.piratesandprincesses.net/disney-world-ketchup-caseys-corner/
• https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2019/10/19/heres-why-some-guests-couldnt-get-mustard-at-disney-worlds-caseys-corner-this-week/

Fuel Rods: October 2019

• https://insidethemagic.net/2019/10/disney-fuel-rods-charging-ba1/
• https://wdwnt.com/2019/09/fuelrod-kiosks-at-disney-parks-being-changed-to-remove-free-unlimited-swapping-graphic/
• https://touringplans.com/blog/2019/10/25/fuel-rod-exchanges-no-longer-free-beginning-november-1/
• https://blogmickey.com/2019/10/free-fuelrod-swapping-to-be-discontinued-november-1st-at-walt-disney-world/?fbclid=IwAR1lyekya84RXT1t4nma4hUx0VB_ly2HpL2ZOi5aXpIP-SGS8ge8GILiktM
• https://topclassactions.com/lawsuit-settlements/consumer-products/electronics/930043-fuelrod-class-action-challenges-unlimited-free-swap-policy/
• https://www.ocregister.com/2019/11/01/fuelrod-wont-move-forward-with-3-portable-charger-swapping-fee-at-disneyland-and-disney-world-disney-officials-say/
• https://yourmileagemayvary.net/2019/11/04/the-people-have-spoken-for-once-the-disney-parks-have-listened-yay-free-stuff/https://blogmickey.com/2019/10/disney-backtracks-on-fuelrod-swap-fee-at-disney-parks-free-swaps-will-continue-to-be-offered/?fbclid=IwAR32C0gerG7pbfQHaXkU5qFoI2K-cLJQS9QbG3W7XczK5xlzRYJgncTk_Uo
• https://wdwnt.com/2019/11/disney-releases-official-statement-on-fuelrod-swapping-fees-at-walt-disney-world/

Galaxy’s Edge Menu Items Get Name Change: October 2019

• https://www.ocregister.com/2019/10/30/disneyland-changes-star-wars-galaxys-edge-menu-names-so-that-visitors-will-know-what-theyre-eating/
• https://www.mynews13.com/fl/orlando/attractions/2019/10/18/disney-changes-docking-bay-7-menu-at-star-wars-galaxy-s-edge
• https://www.kennythepirate.com/2019/10/21/galaxys-edge-menu-returns-to-original-names/
• https://wdwnt.com/2019/10/another-wave-of-menu-item-name-changes-sweeps-star-wars-galaxys-edge-eateries-at-disneys-hollywood-studios/
• https://www.themeparkinsider.com/flume/201910/7078/
• https://www.deseret.com/entertainment/2019/11/3/20940832/disneyland-star-wars-galaxys-edge-menu-change
• https://awalkwiththemouse.com/another-menu-item-name-change-at-star-wars-dining-locations/?fbclid=IwAR1VF9ApAoi-KekuY4sukEztDufLNDHXqnEmi0bCcXv5eXmiyEcJys8qVG0
• https://wdwnt.com/2019/10/review-new-plant-based-meat-marinara-pasta-youngling-meal-at-docking-bay-7-food-cargo-in-star-wars-galaxys-edge-at-disneys-hollywood-studios/
• https://thebudgetmouse.com/best-hollywood-studios-quick-service-dining-the-worst/

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