Little Mermaid hype

PrincessPooh · 08-24-2006

Has anyone else noticed all the merchandising hype going on leading up to the Little Mermaid release in October? I mean, Toys R Us is sporting lots more Ariel stuff than I've ever seen, and I even saw boxes and boxes of halloween candies in the middle of the food store, which were all Little Mermaid boxes with twix and starburst inside!

Believe me, I'm not complaining, DD has loved Ariel since she was able to see it (luckily we owned the VHS from the release in 1998).

It just means my Xmas shopping will have to be a little more expensive this year

dznygrl · 08-24-2006

I've definitely seen Little Mermaid characters appearing on more cereal boxes and stuff! Boy, my little sis would sure be happy to see more Ariel merchandise in the toy stores. I'll have to tell her to go take a look!

I really need to preorder this movie for DH's bday...it comes out "the day of."

gingita · 08-24-2006

I cannot wait for this movie to be released! It's one of my favorites with only Beauty and the Beast coming ahead of it. I will definitely be purchasing it on the release day!

I haven't noticed too much of a hype around Disney World. But that can change at any moment. There is still a Pirates frenzy going on around here.

Tinkfan · 08-24-2006

Yeah, my DGD has a special affection for Ariel nowadays, although she picked Sleeping Beauty for Halloween this year. I am guilty though of pre-ordering my copy of the Mermaid DVD. I haven't seen that movie since 1993. I'm also hoping to get my hands on Beauty and the Beast.

Cavey · 08-24-2006

The folks at Disney are marketing geniuses. I mean, you take a good movie. Pull it out of sales for a few years and then release it from the "vault." As a result people flock to buy the film as though it was a brand new release. And as newer formats come out (VHS, DVD, etc...) they can do this infinitely.

The guy who thought this up should be paid $millions$ by Disney.

dznygrl · 08-24-2006

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Originally Posted by Cavey

The folks at Disney are marketing geniuses. I mean, you take a good movie. Pull it out of sales for a few years and then release it from the "vault." As a result people flock to buy the film as though it was a brand new release. And as newer formats come out (VHS, DVD, etc...) they can do this infinitely.

I swear you channel my father, I swear you do.

He was just making this observation recently - only to him, it was more of a - well, a big fat RANT.

Screever · 08-24-2006

I am totally pyched for this. Little Mermaid was the first movie I remember seeing in theatres, and the first Disney one at that. I haven't seen alot of Ariel stuff lately in excess, then again I don't get out much these days.

PrincessPooh · 08-24-2006

What about when the movie is already on DVD, and then they come out with a limited SPECIAL EDITION DVD. Very rarely are they that different. That's a huge $$$$ gimick!

OK-I'll admit it, I buy into it! I can' tell you how many movies I have on VHS that I am slowly buying into DVD's as they are released!

Cavey · 08-24-2006

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Originally Posted by dznygrl

I swear you channel my father, I swear you do.

He was just making this observation recently - only to him, it was more of a - well, a big fat RANT.

No rant here. I think it's a good idea. Let's face it, most of us aren't lining up to buy a copy of "Prince of Egypt." Why? Because the line was years ago and you can get that film at any Walmart on any day. It started out at the $16 level, then dropped to $9.99 Someday it will be in the $5 bin. But Snow White--a film that's 60 years old will come out again and sell like crazy at new-release price.

La Tink · 08-24-2006

I'm sooo happy that it's being released again, I had the VHS since it came out for the first time, but last year my DD damaged it, thank God I'll be able to have it again! I have all of the old disney movies in VHS, except for Peter Pan.

OffKilterFan · 08-24-2006

Yes, I'm excited about the marketing! I just hope it gets more than Lady and the Tramp got....granted, LatT did get some marketing, but not as much as I hoped for!

iluvwdw · 08-25-2006

I am so psyched about it coming out on DVD! I have the VHS version from 1998 like Princess Pooh, BUT NO VCR TO PLAY IT ON!!!!!!!!!! I haven't owned a VCR in years. So I will DEFINITELY be buying this movie upon its release!

08-24-2006	#1 (permalink)
PrincessPooh Mouse Meister Join Date: May 2005 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 1,365	Little Mermaid hype Has anyone else noticed all the merchandising hype going on leading up to the Little Mermaid release in October? I mean, Toys R Us is sporting lots more Ariel stuff than I've ever seen, and I even saw boxes and boxes of halloween candies in the middle of the food store, which were all Little Mermaid boxes with twix and starburst inside! Believe me, I'm not complaining, DD has loved Ariel since she was able to see it (luckily we owned the VHS from the release in 1998). It just means my Xmas shopping will have to be a little more expensive this year __________________ ~~PrincessPooh~~ "Here you leave today and enter the world of yesterday, tomorrow and fantasy" ...9/05 POR~12/06 WL~9/07 POFQ~9/08 POLY~1/09 SSR~5/09 SSR~8/09 SSR... Your friendly DVC neighbor at Kidani Village, AKL!

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dznygrl aka dizzygirl Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: The breezy shore Posts: 9,335	Re: Little Mermaid hype I've definitely seen Little Mermaid characters appearing on more cereal boxes and stuff! Boy, my little sis would sure be happy to see more Ariel merchandise in the toy stores. I'll have to tell her to go take a look! I really need to preorder this movie for DH's bday...it comes out "the day of." __________________ Proud former 2-time Disneyland CM Avatar: Moooom, make Alice stop hugging me! 2000 ~ off-site 2002 ~ Polynesian 2003 ~ All-Star Movies 2008 ~ All-Star Music My Disney Countdown Counting down to: The girls' first trip to Disneyland! 42 days 2 hours 13 minutes

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gingita MB Mommy Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lake Buena Vista Posts: 1,516	Re: Little Mermaid hype I cannot wait for this movie to be released! It's one of my favorites with only Beauty and the Beast coming ahead of it. I will definitely be purchasing it on the release day! I haven't noticed too much of a hype around Disney World. But that can change at any moment. There is still a Pirates frenzy going on around here. __________________ Ginger The List: MissyH-ddoll-MommytoMJM-Cincy-Mrspooky-Ingamba-Bali-Doughnut-HoneyBear-Erin-Cavey-Lil-Tigger-EmpressJenny-Palmickey-Disneyguru-Mickaholic4077-Janice419-Bama Rama-MissDisney-PrincessJill-Baloo85-BDavis-Princess Tessa-Daydreamer-WishUponAStar-Queensmama-Maria-Bumble-Kizzmitt-Soundgod-Catfish1999-Slartybartfest-Cousin Mike-Jen-Jenbarnwell-Ready2Go-rlander-Daisee-Lovemysons-Chastmastr-Quakercub-Val32-PrincessAlyssa-Iluvwdw-Dana-Ilama-Bosoxx65-Lurk...to be continued

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Tinkfan Big Cheese Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: DelCo, PA Posts: 522	Re: Little Mermaid hype Yeah, my DGD has a special affection for Ariel nowadays, although she picked Sleeping Beauty for Halloween this year. I am guilty though of pre-ordering my copy of the Mermaid DVD. I haven't seen that movie since 1993. I'm also hoping to get my hands on Beauty and the Beast. __________________ Sharon YAAAAAY!!!!! I finally met some MBers Arielmom ~ Dac921 ~ MissSmig ~ Val 32 ~ Princess Alyssa My mind works like lightning, one brilliant flash and it's gone. 1977~Disneyland 1978~Disneyland 11/2001~Off-site 12/2003~POR 05/2005~POFQ 11/2006~POR~Grand Gathering http://www.myspace.com/scl1122 I'm still workin on it My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Goin Back to my Disney Home!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Cavey MB's Rabble Rouser® Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Carlinville, IL Posts: 6,144	Re: Little Mermaid hype The folks at Disney are marketing geniuses. I mean, you take a good movie. Pull it out of sales for a few years and then release it from the "vault." As a result people flock to buy the film as though it was a brand new release. And as newer formats come out (VHS, DVD, etc...) they can do this infinitely. The guy who thought this up should be paid $millions$ by Disney. __________________ . . Cavey, Tigger, BossMouse, Soundgod Erin, and Lil'pocohantas in association with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and Juicy Juice are proud to present Cavey-Fest III December 13, 2008

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Screever chalking asphalt near you Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: maryland Posts: 1,573	Re: Little Mermaid hype I am totally pyched for this. Little Mermaid was the first movie I remember seeing in theatres, and the first Disney one at that. I haven't seen alot of Ariel stuff lately in excess, then again I don't get out much these days. __________________ ´¨) ¸.•´ ¸.•´¨)¸.•¨) (¸.•´xxxxxx(¸.•`xxA screever's an artist of highest degree... *´¨) WDWCP Alumnus SP2003 Plaza Pavillion & a former Campus Rep! WDW = - Countless trips from 1986-1992. - Summer 1992 - WDWCP Jan-May 2003 - Spring Break 2004 - May 2004 - December 2006 - Spring Break 2007 - MLK weekend 2008 - Weekend in May 2008 -DL = Summer 2008 - December 2008 (college grad trip!)

08-24-2006	#8 (permalink)
PrincessPooh Mouse Meister Join Date: May 2005 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 1,365	Re: Little Mermaid hype What about when the movie is already on DVD, and then they come out with a limited SPECIAL EDITION DVD. Very rarely are they that different. That's a huge $$$$ gimick! OK-I'll admit it, I buy into it! I can' tell you how many movies I have on VHS that I am slowly buying into DVD's as they are released! __________________ ~~PrincessPooh~~ "Here you leave today and enter the world of yesterday, tomorrow and fantasy" ...9/05 POR~12/06 WL~9/07 POFQ~9/08 POLY~1/09 SSR~5/09 SSR~8/09 SSR... Your friendly DVC neighbor at Kidani Village, AKL!

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La Tink Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic; my second home is Miami, Florida Posts: 154	Re: Little Mermaid hype I'm sooo happy that it's being released again, I had the VHS since it came out for the first time, but last year my DD damaged it, thank God I'll be able to have it again! I have all of the old disney movies in VHS, except for Peter Pan. __________________ Doctor Mommy to DD Madison and wife to DH Miguel ...WDW, here I come!!! Next WDW trip Sep 2006 POFQ

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OffKilterFan Big Cheese Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 508	Re: Little Mermaid hype Yes, I'm excited about the marketing! I just hope it gets more than Lady and the Tramp got....granted, LatT did get some marketing, but not as much as I hoped for! __________________ -Sarah Avatar: My best friend and me The secret of tomorrow is to live your dreams today.

08-25-2006	#12 (permalink)
iluvwdw BLT for me! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Floral Park Village (Long Island), NY Posts: 7,412	Re: Little Mermaid hype I am so psyched about it coming out on DVD! I have the VHS version from 1998 like Princess Pooh, BUT NO VCR TO PLAY IT ON!!!!!!!!!! I haven't owned a VCR in years. So I will DEFINITELY be buying this movie upon its release! __________________ Kim LIFE IS JUST BETTER WHEN YOU HAVE A DISNEY TRIP PLANNED! 1997 Double Tree ~ 1998 Vistana ~ 1999 April Vistana ~ 1999 July Vistana ~ 1999 Sept All Star Movies ~ 2000 Vistana ~ 2001 Vistana ~ 2002 Vistana ~ 2003 Aug Vistana ~ 2003 Dec All Star Sports, Polynesian & OKW ~ 2004 Feb Vistana ~ 2004 Dec Vistana ~ 2005 Vistana/All Star Music 2006 SSR and Vistana Villages ~ 2007 Sheraton Safari, Vistana, POP Century ~ 2008 Vistana Villages, Animal Kingdom Villas My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our First Stay at BLT as DVC Members - President's Week 2010! 82 days 21 hours 43 minutes

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