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Cincinnati Zoo Review -- Does It BEAT Disney's Animal Kingdom?

We're comparing regional attractions to Disney offerings... and today it's Cincinnati Zoo Versus Disney's Animal Kingdom!

Cincinnati Zoo Review Coming Soon!

Sorry for the connection issues, everyone. Here's the first batch of images. Review coming later today -- specifically how do other zoos compare to Animal Kingdom in 2024!

Technical Difficulties

Hey, folks. Just letting you know we're having technical difficulties getting the images for this morning's update loaded. Check back later today and we should have this resolved. Apologies on the delay!

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Moana 2 Trailer Is a $100M Gambit

"Moana" was released in the United States on November 23, 2016, and it quickly sailed to success, earning $56.6 million over its opening weekend. This strong start set the pace for its ongoing performance, which remained robust due to positive reviews and word-of-mouth. The film grossed over $248 million domestically and approximately $643 million worldwide. These figures placed "Moana" as one of the top-grossing films of 2016 and underscored its global appeal.

The production budget for...

Just How Bad WAS this Memorial Day Weekend Box Office?

The past few days were absolutely horrific for theater owners. Although the mainstream media is calling the weekend the worst in the last three decades, the reality is that the audience levels have crashed in a way we haven't seen before.

Memorial Day weekend, traditionally a significant marker in the cinematic calendar, has often heralded the beginning of the summer blockbuster season. However, not every Memorial Day weekend has been a financial triumph. In fact, some have been marked ...

Disco Yeti Now Available in The Pro Store

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Disco Yeti

Some have asked if I would share the music for Disco Yeti, the song I wrote and collaborated on that is regarding a certain creature in Florida that has sat still for a decade. We played this during the 70K Subscriber Celebration, so here it is for all of you to enjoy in its entirety. I hope you like the lyrics -- they were a ton of fun to write.

Please note that downloading, sharing, distributing or monetizing this song is strictly prohibited as it is the property of the channel. Befor...

Disney World Investments: Then Versus Now

Yesterday, Disney released a PR statement that I found interesting for a number of reasons. Not least of those is that the company seems dead-set on highlighting changes they're making to fix "the message". I thought it would -- therefore -- be interesting to compare that to how Disney World investments played out before this most modern era. What were we getting before everything had to be about fixing the past?

From 2000 to 2015, The Walt Disney Company made substantial ...

Special 70K Celebration Patreon Chats

For the 70K Celebration, everyone gets a Patreon Chat! Comment down below and we'll read them during the show. Plus, don't worry, Level 2 Members, I know I owe you one more this month! You are not forgotten! :)

A Preview of What We're Up To...

Attached is a song we're working on that I wanted to share with you all early. We're working on a huge project that I think you're going to absolutely love. But for now, please enjoy being the very first people to ever hear the beginning of what we're up to.

We promised we'd start creating real soon instead of always critiquing. Well... there's a FLURRY of work happening that we'll explain in the coming future. Get ready. We're going Rippaverse big.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: You are bein...

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Patreon Community Chat for Pro Show Post Show Today!

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Someone Has Figured Out the Bots on X

I just want you to know before anyone else that someone has cracked the code on what is going on with the bots manipulating X / Twitter in favor of the entertainment companies. It's a huge story and I hope we're allowed to cover it in the days ahead. I am scheduled for a meeting tomorrow with a source on the matter.

In the digital age, social media has become a powerful tool for marketing and advertising. Among the various methods employed, the use of bots to covertly advertise entertai...

70K Subscribers and a New HUGE Project

Good morning everyone,

First, I'd like to say a huge "thank you" to all of you who are the grandest of supporters. We broke 70K subscribers yesterday in what was easily the most difficult last 10K we've ever had. That's probably because we were covering the Disney stock stuff and YouTube wasn't too keen on Nelson Peltz. That's just a guess.

We're going to have a big celebration this Thursday at 5PM EST with all sorts of ways to show our gratitude for each and every one of you. I'm...

Disney World Costs Through the Decades

For many families, a trip to Walt Disney World is a dream vacation filled with magic, adventure, and unforgettable memories. However, as the years have gone by, the cost of experiencing this magic has steadily increased. When Bob Iger says that they're unable to continue double-digit growth for Park revenue percentage increases... it's likely because they've completely tapped out their consumers!

In the 1980s, Walt Disney World was already a beloved destination, though it had only been ...

Thoughts on Disney's Situation with Linear / Streaming After Iger's Conversation

Disney stock dropped yesterday... again. And while I have talked about the Disney World side of why that might have happened, the broadcast and streaming portion is perhaps the second point of concern for investors wary of Bob Iger.

Legacy media giants are facing significant challenges with linear networks, as a weak advertising market continues to impact revenue, exacerbated by the widespread shift away from pay TV. But no legacy media giant is having nearly the troubles as Disney......

More AI-Assisted Art

One of the things that we're working on behind the scenes is an effort to get AI to do far more than it's designed. That's not just because we want to create art and then work on it (which we do through a number of techniques), but also because when text-to-video comes out we plan to launch a new channel where we will be making movie-level content for viewers. More news on that coming out later this year.

I wanted to show you what we work with. You'll notice that some of these images ar...

Disney Prepares to Be Defeated by Tubi

Imagine you're Bob Iger and you've sunk $100 billion into Disney Plus. You basically bought the entire Fox catalog, you are buying out Hulu... and yet still, you're about to be defeated. And not only are you getting defeated, but it's to the old man who sold you the entire Fox catalog for a massive amount on top of it all. You see, he (Rupert Murdoch) bought a streaming service for $400 million and it's now expected to knock Disney Plus right on out of the top five streaming platforms.

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More Photos from the TPP Retreat

Disney Prepares to Dramatically Alter The Polynesian

For decades, perhaps no other resort has epitomized Disney World like The Polynesian. But with the addition of the DVC wing in the coming seasons, all of that is about to change. And trust me, it isn't for the better.

The Polynesian Village Resort is one of Walt Disney World's most beloved destinations, offering guests a unique and immersive experience that celebrates the spirit and culture of the South Pacific. Since its opening on October 1, 1971, the same day as the Magic Kingdom par...

Dean Cain Joins The Pro Show LIVE on Tuesday!

Did you know that Patreon Members here with a Level 2 Membership can ask Dean Cain a question on the show? Join at Level 2 today and get your questions in for Superman!

Disney Parks Execs Recognize "Phone Fatigue" Is a Problem

Good morning, Patreon members!

It's a joy to rejoin with you on this Monday morning that is a gift from Heaven up above. Why do I say so? Well, one, because I love sharing information with you and two... because I consider existence itself to be a miraculous miracle of sorts. If you have children, you'll understand that just a little bit more. I know it changed my perspective for sure!

So let's get to an exclusive if that's alright.

Later this week, That Par...

Lew's Gift to Vash at the TPP Conference

From LW Ghost Regarding the TPP Conference

We've been gathering with content creators and business friends preparing for even more content and opportunities. I wanted to share with you a beautiful message prepared by LW Ghost (I hope he doesn't mind). I only share it because perhaps it will speak to you in your current travels and situations -- and give you the courage to find beautiful conversations once more!

I would also like to thank Lew from the bottom of my heart in front of all of you. He brought me a crew jacket from a t...

Saying Thank You

Greetings from the That Park Place Retreat!

As a way of saying thank you to everyone who has helped us over the last years behind the scenes, I grilled steaks and VR made many pounds of Jambalaya. LW Ghost also arrived with a number of goodies we'll show tomorrow.

But just like we have to say "thank you" in meaningful ways to our on screen and business partners, I also want to say "thank you" to everyone here on the Patreon. You all make EVERYTHING possible. Gathering together w...

That Park Place Conference

Apologies on not being able to post this morning. We've gathered together with many of your favorite personalities to chat about the future of That Park Place and our channels! We're so excited to share new things with you very soon. In the meantime, please enjoy these photos and check out VR's new truck!

Just kidding. VR just wishes he had a cybertruck! (It's not mine either)

More photos and videos from the gathering on the way soon!

Early Preview: Indiana Jones Attraction Details for Upcoming Animal Kingdom Expansion

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Disney Earnings Call Q&A

Drop your questions / comments down below and we'll answer them during the show today! This is in ADDITION to the normal bonus Patreon chats our Level 2 Members receive every month. It's a special day and we want to treat you specially!

Exclusive Details: What's Replacing Dinoland USA at Animal Kingdom

When Disney announced changes for Dinoland USA were on the way, many guests and pundits thought it would surely take a long time considering the slow pace of Disney construction in the past. Who can forget the many years of Tron to the point the ride had mold and mildew on its canopy before opening? And one would be forgiven for such pessimism giving that Epcot has undergone six years of transformation only to be -- perhaps -- a worse version of itself than when the construction began (it's s...