Universal Studios

mrsmouse · 08-26-2003

Did anyone hear that Univeral is up for sale? Heard it on the news this morning.

If Michael Eisner ever wanted an opportunity, it is being handed to him on a silver platter.

jmouse · 08-26-2003

Universal has been up for sale for a while now. Disney dropped out of the running some time ago.

dznygrl · 08-26-2003

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Universal has been up for sale for a while now. Disney dropped out of the running some time ago.

I love it. You know everything, don't you? :D Where do you get all this information??

BTW...I hope this doesn't sound sarcastic. I'm being serious!

rlander · 08-27-2003

I hate to be negative and I hardly ever am, but, unless Disney bought Universal and implemented some MAGIC, I will never go to Universal Orlando again.

Just my opinion.........

mickaholic4077 · 08-27-2003

I honestly hope that Disney does NOT buy Universal. Then there would be a monopoly of Disney and the prices for everything would go through the roof.

thevandusens · 08-27-2003

We heard that when MGM's contract with Disney runs out they are looking into purchasing Universal.

Park Hopper · 08-27-2003

Vivendi Universal, the French conglomerate that owns all the Universal entertainment assets, is now trying to choose between two potential buyers: General Electric Co.'s NBC and a group headed by Vivendi Vice Chairman Edgar Bronfman Jr. All the other suitors, including Viacom Inc., Liberty Media Corp., Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc. and Comcast Corp., dropped by the wayside one by one, balking at Vivendi's $14 billion asking price.

If NBC were to acquire all the Universal assets, it is thought they would attempt to resell the theme parks division because their main interests lie in acquiring Universal's movie rights.

jmouse · 08-27-2003

dznygrl, you're funny. :) I am on the Internet most of the day and night. And lucky for my job that I am able to do so. I am always scouring different sites for Disney and Orlando news for my job and my site and others. :)

dznygrl · 08-27-2003

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Originally posted by jmouse
dznygrl, you're funny. :) I am on the Internet most of the day and night. And lucky for my job that I am able to do so. I am always scouring different sites for Disney and Orlando news for my job and my site and others. :)

That's cool. :) Really, I think it's neat that you can be so helpful around here!!!

LRTJS · 08-30-2003

I would like to thank our DC members who live in Orlando for keeping us up to date on such interesting things. ParkHopper and jmouse you are two of the best. I hope things don't change at Universal because I think it is a beautiful place. Not Disney, but it does have some great attractions, like BTF and MIB. I also love Twister and will miss Kong. Universal is part of what makes Orlando THE best vacation destination.

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mrsmouse Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Pennsville, NJ Posts: 188	Universal Studios Did anyone hear that Univeral is up for sale? Heard it on the news this morning. If Michael Eisner ever wanted an opportunity, it is being handed to him on a silver platter. __________________ Mickey, Minnie, and Daisy Dec. 1999 - All Star Resorts Guest Dec. 2000 - Caribbean Beach Guest Dec. 2002 - Polynesian Guest Dec. 2004 - Contemporary Guest Dec. 2006 - Contemporary Guest Dec. 2008 - Contemporary Guest Dec. 2008 - BLT DVC Owner! Jul. 2009 - Additional BLT Points Oct. 2009 - Saratoga Springs Guest Dec. 2010 - Bay Lake Tower Guest My Disney Countdown Counting down to: A long time to wait til the next trip!

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thevandusens Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Way too far from the mouse - PA Posts: 181	We heard that when MGM's contract with Disney runs out they are looking into purchasing Universal. __________________ : : Chris, Heather , Christian & Nicholas WDW family trips Feb 2001 Feb 2002 Feb 2003 Mar 2004 It all started with a 2D mouse

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Park Hopper Mouse Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Orlando Posts: 1,255	Vivendi Universal, the French conglomerate that owns all the Universal entertainment assets, is now trying to choose between two potential buyers: General Electric Co.'s NBC and a group headed by Vivendi Vice Chairman Edgar Bronfman Jr. All the other suitors, including Viacom Inc., Liberty Media Corp., Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc. and Comcast Corp., dropped by the wayside one by one, balking at Vivendi's $14 billion asking price. If NBC were to acquire all the Universal assets, it is thought they would attempt to resell the theme parks division because their main interests lie in acquiring Universal's movie rights. __________________ 30 Minutes from the Mouse

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LRTJS Southern Disney Belle Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,403	I would like to thank our DC members who live in Orlando for keeping us up to date on such interesting things. ParkHopper and jmouse you are two of the best. I hope things don't change at Universal because I think it is a beautiful place. Not Disney, but it does have some great attractions, like BTF and MIB. I also love Twister and will miss Kong. Universal is part of what makes Orlando THE best vacation destination. __________________ Laughter is timeless,Imagination has no age, and dreams are forever! SUPER SOAP WEEKEND!!!!! DW Trip 30 ....CSR ROCKS!! French Quarter All Star Sports All Star Music Pop Century ^i^ * Postcard Pixie * ^i^ ~ Sharing the Disney magic ~ My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Thanksgiving Trip what a way to give thanks!!

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08-26-2003	#2 (permalink)
jmouse Mouse Meister Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,370	Universal has been up for sale for a while now. Disney dropped out of the running some time ago.

08-27-2003	#4 (permalink)
rlander Happy Disney Dreams Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 2,455	I hate to be negative and I hardly ever am, but, unless Disney bought Universal and implemented some MAGIC, I will never go to Universal Orlando again. Just my opinion.........

08-27-2003	#5 (permalink)
mickaholic4077 Currently in Timeout! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: 90 miles from The Mick!!!!! Posts: 6,181	I honestly hope that Disney does NOT buy Universal. Then there would be a monopoly of Disney and the prices for everything would go through the roof.

08-27-2003	#8 (permalink)
jmouse Mouse Meister Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,370	dznygrl, you're funny. :) I am on the Internet most of the day and night. And lucky for my job that I am able to do so. I am always scouring different sites for Disney and Orlando news for my job and my site and others. :)

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