Travisma 1,317 Posted November 21, 2016 Report Share Posted November 21, 2016 In case you have been in a coma for the last 6 months or so, there is a "NEW" attraction at WDW called Disney Springs so start spreading the word! As if enough people aren't already going there to make the crowd level unbearable, they are advertising it like crazy on our Tampa TV stations. At least once or twice an hour it seems. Has anyone outside of FL seen the ads for it yet? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AuburnJen 771 Posted November 21, 2016 Report Share Posted November 21, 2016 No, in AL all we see is the normal WDW ads. However, when I go down to the panhandle, the ads change back to the Springs ads I see when I go back home to South Florida. I don't stay in AL on the weekends much, lol. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
keith_h 420 Posted November 21, 2016 Report Share Posted November 21, 2016 No Disney Springs advertisements but I have been seeing general WDW ads which we normally don't. I have also been getting special invites to visit every couple of weeks. Unfortunately none include the Fort or I might consider them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
caveat lector 181 Posted November 21, 2016 Report Share Posted November 21, 2016 Nope. not in the midwest Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tony 27 Posted November 21, 2016 Report Share Posted November 21, 2016 Guess they're going after us locals to make it a day trip. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wdwpoohbear...Jennifer 40 Posted November 21, 2016 Report Share Posted November 21, 2016 Well I made a day trip yesterday but avoided Disney Springs like the plague. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted November 21, 2016 Report Share Posted November 21, 2016 No commercials here in OK. Just the normal WDW commercials. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AuburnJen 771 Posted November 22, 2016 Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 Super Geek made mention of this: Out of state, Disney is trying to get people TO Disney, so everyone gets the normal commercial segment. In state, most people (in their market research) have already gone (maybe recently) and need to see "what is brand new". This could be the difference in the commercial structure. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted November 22, 2016 Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 I am probably watching the same Tampa TV affiliates as Travisma, and I've noticed the Disney Springs commercials. They do a good job making it look like a fun place to visit. I don't recall there ever being specific commercials for Downtown Disney. Attendance for Disney Springs must not be what they were hoping for. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shoreline99 137 Posted November 22, 2016 Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 Fifth gate!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PghBob 31 Posted November 22, 2016 Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 No DS ads up here in SW Pennsylvania. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
djsamuel 322 Posted November 22, 2016 Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 Very few Disney Springs commercials in the Orlando area. Disney Springs has been packed, so I don't think they need more attendance other than morning. By mid afternoon, at least the Lime garage has been filled, with the orange garage following shortly after. Friday, my daughter and son in law had to park at Team Disney because all other lots were full. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Travisma 1,317 Posted November 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 33 minutes ago, djsamuel said: Very few Disney Springs commercials in the Orlando area. Disney Springs has been packed, so I don't think they need more attendance other than morning. By mid afternoon, at least the Lime garage has been filled, with the orange garage following shortly after. Friday, my daughter and son in law had to park at Team Disney because all other lots were full. That's what I mean, do they really need to advertise the place, seems like it fills up just like the parks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
djsamuel 322 Posted November 22, 2016 Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 48 minutes ago, Travisma said: That's what I mean, do they really need to advertise the place, seems like it fills up just like the parks. 48 minutes ago, Travisma said: That's what I mean, do they really need to advertise the place, seems like it fills up just like the parks. I'm wondering if they are trying to level out the "after Christmas" slow down. Also, I have no idea why this double quoted. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted November 22, 2016 Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 Disney knows what it is doing. I've spoken to several people lately in my neck of the woods who have asked me what Disney Springs is. They heard about it from the TV commercials. There are a surprising number of folks who live around me- less than a two hour drive from WDW, who never ever go. Disney Springs might be something that gets them to drive over. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Momof6....aka Marty 769 Posted November 22, 2016 Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 It seems to me that the average WDW guest is not going to shop much at Lilly Pulitzer or the other upscale shops now open at Disney Springs. Perhaps they are hoping locals will shop there instead? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Travisma 1,317 Posted November 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 7 minutes ago, Momof6....aka Marty said: It seems to me that the average WDW guest is not going to shop much at Lilly Pulitzer or the other upscale shops now open at Disney Springs. Perhaps they are hoping locals will shop there instead? But the $700 cabana and $50 ice cream social guests will need to stop by there and get their new outfits before being seen in their exclusive cabana or eating ice cream on the riverboat deck! martindi 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
keith_h 420 Posted November 22, 2016 Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 1 hour ago, Momof6....aka Marty said: It seems to me that the average WDW guest is not going to shop much at Lilly Pulitzer or the other upscale shops now open at Disney Springs. Perhaps they are hoping locals will shop there instead? Oh I think we would shop. Purchase something? That's a different matter. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AuburnJen 771 Posted November 23, 2016 Report Share Posted November 23, 2016 4 hours ago, keith_h said: Oh I think we would shop. Purchase something? That's a different matter. But what about all those Black Friday deals???? lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
keith_h 420 Posted November 23, 2016 Report Share Posted November 23, 2016 13 hours ago, AuburnJen said: But what about all those Black Friday deals???? lol I'll just enjoy the smiling faces on those folks that can afford it. It would be more fun to watch them open their credit card bill but I think that comes under the category of stalking. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twiceblessed....nacole 433 Posted November 23, 2016 Report Share Posted November 23, 2016 We made it to The Fort both in April and September; stayed away from Disney Springs both times. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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