Disney buys Universal Studios

**rlander** · 04-01-2005

I just heard on the news this morning that Disney is buying Universal Studios. This merger is the first major decision by the new CEO, Robert Iger. From what I understand, this merger will include the purchase of Universal Studios in Orlando and Hollywood. The report also said that they are considering adding to the monorail to connect Universal Orlando and WDW.

I am not sure how I feel about this. This is sorta bitter sweet. While Universal is not up to the same standard as WDW, I think Disney will do a great job enhancing Universal's current themes. On the other hand, I am afraid Disney has bit off more than it can chew. I don't think two separate locations will be very inviting for some guests, but we will see how they handle that.

I just hope they don't raise ticket prices to cover this acquisition!!!

karliebug · 04-01-2005

You almost had me, April Fool's,right???

**rlander** · 04-01-2005

What makes you think that?

If it's on the news, it must be true.

Here's the picture that was in the news. As you can see, they've already modified the Universal globe. Robert looks pretty natural as a tourist!!!

Disneywife · 04-01-2005

Universal the theme park, or including the movie and television studios? I don't know how Orlando operates, but the theme park is only a small portion of Universal Hollywood. Most of it are real working movie and television studios, sets, and lots that the public doesn't have access to.

Disney owns Miramax and ABC, so I suppose it's not that far out there.

**rlander** · 04-01-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by Disneywife

Universal the theme park, or including the movie and television studios?

I think it was the whole enchilada. One big happy family.

MJD · 04-01-2005

You almost had me there!!! What a great idea! I wonder if someone could bring them together to broker a deal! Universal needs an organization like Disney!

BuzzLightyear · 04-01-2005

LOL
I have to admit you got me rlander!!!!!!!!
Good one!

**rlander** · 04-01-2005

Wow MJD!!! That is an awesome picture. Now that the globe has ears, I am sure the improvements to Universal will be outstanding!!!

It's cool that no matter what side of the globe you're on, the ears are always facing you. Kinda like Mickey.

MJD · 04-01-2005

I can see it now!!!!

bali · 04-01-2005

Don't scare me like that this early in the morning!!!

**DisneyTeacher** · 04-01-2005

LOL Dang, I am too easy to get, you had me all along!!

BuzzLightyear · 04-01-2005

Can you imagine 20,000 leagues under the sea with Spongebob!!!!

**Dana** · 04-01-2005

In a perfect world....lol Thanks for the first April's Fools joke of the day., You have motivated me to start my pranks. April Fool's is my Christmas...I'm like a kid today....LOLOL

**rlander** · 04-01-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dana

...I'm like a kid today....LOLOL

I thought you were a "kid" everyday!?!?!?!?!

**MissDisney** · 04-01-2005

I feel like a Disney purchase of Universal is interesting! I like it when Disney thrives!

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rlander Happy Disney Dreams Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 2,457	Disney buys Universal Studios I just heard on the news this morning that Disney is buying Universal Studios. This merger is the first major decision by the new CEO, Robert Iger. From what I understand, this merger will include the purchase of Universal Studios in Orlando and Hollywood. The report also said that they are considering adding to the monorail to connect Universal Orlando and WDW. I am not sure how I feel about this. This is sorta bitter sweet. While Universal is not up to the same standard as WDW, I think Disney will do a great job enhancing Universal's current themes. On the other hand, I am afraid Disney has bit off more than it can chew. I don't think two separate locations will be very inviting for some guests, but we will see how they handle that. I just hope they don't raise ticket prices to cover this acquisition!!! Last edited by rlander; 07-26-2008 at 10:01 PM.

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karliebug Queenbee of MB Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Pocono Mts. PA Posts: 2,310	Re: Disney buys Universal Studios You almost had me, April Fool's,right???

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rlander Happy Disney Dreams Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 2,457	Re: Disney buys Universal Studios What makes you think that? If it's on the news, it must be true. Here's the picture that was in the news. As you can see, they've already modified the Universal globe. Robert looks pretty natural as a tourist!!! Last edited by rlander; 07-26-2008 at 10:01 PM.

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Disneywife Mouse Meister Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 1,427	Re: Disney buys Universal Studios Universal the theme park, or including the movie and television studios? I don't know how Orlando operates, but the theme park is only a small portion of Universal Hollywood. Most of it are real working movie and television studios, sets, and lots that the public doesn't have access to. Disney owns Miramax and ABC, so I suppose it's not that far out there.

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rlander Happy Disney Dreams Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 2,457	Re: Disney buys Universal Studios Wow MJD!!! That is an awesome picture. Now that the globe has ears, I am sure the improvements to Universal will be outstanding!!! It's cool that no matter what side of the globe you're on, the ears are always facing you. Kinda like Mickey.

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MJD NFL Football Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 1,737	Re: Disney buys Universal Studios I can see it now!!!! __________________ DVC Member Since 2004 1989- Off Site 1991- Caribbean Beach Resort 2001- Caribbean Beach Resort 2002- Caribbean Beach Resort 2003- Caribbean Beach Resort 2004- Port Orleans Resort & Beach Club Resort 2005- Old Key West & Board Walk Villas 2005- Coronado Springs Resort 2005- Boardwalk Villas / Christmas 2006- Wilderness Lodge 2007- Old Key West Villas 2008- Sartoga Springs Villas www.carjon.com My Disney Countdown Counting down to: WDW for the Holidays!!!!!! 23 days 0 hours 30 minutes

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bali Dreamfinder Society Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: New York Posts: 2,388	Re: Disney buys Universal Studios Don't scare me like that this early in the morning!!! __________________ May 02 offsite * May 03 AKL * Oct 03 CSR * May 04 POR * Oct 04 CSR * May 05 BCV * Oct 05 SSR * Dec 05 BWI * Jan 06 WL * May 06 AKL * Sep 06 PC/BCV * Dec 06 WL * Jan 07 CSR * Apr 07 BCV * Jun 07 BW * Oct 07 BWV * Nov 07 WL * May 08 CSR *

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BuzzLightyear MB Cast Member ® Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Space Mountain Posts: 3,911	Re: Disney buys Universal Studios Can you imagine 20,000 leagues under the sea with Spongebob!!!! __________________ 86,92,96 Offsite * 2002 AKL * 2003 BCV * 2004 Contemporary * 2005 WL * 2006 BWV* 2008 CSR * My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Next trip to Disney World!! Just back 8/30. Next trip unsure...........

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