71040 - Disney Castle

[Alpinemaps]

4 minutes ago, exciter1 said:

I realize every time I visit Disney World I'm disappointed because Cinderella's Castle isn't a real attraction you can walk//tour through.  It's mostly just an object they can feature at the center of the park and do shows around.  I still think they missed the boat at the parks.  Entirely my opinion, of course.

What's funny about that, is at Disneyland, they have Sleeping Beauty's Castle, and it's a low use attraction.  It's a simple walk-thru, and was closed for a few years because they just didn't get the numbers to justify it being open.

I'm disappointed it isn't Sleeping Beauty's Castle, because that was the first castle Disney built.

[Ed Mack]

7 minutes ago, exciter1 said:

I realize every time I visit Disney World I'm disappointed because Cinderella's Castle isn't a real attraction you can walk//tour through.  It's mostly just an object they can feature at the center of the park and do shows around.  I still think they missed the boat at the parks.  Entirely my opinion, of course.

What's not to like about having lunch with a Princess?

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/magic-kingdom/cinderella-royal-table/

I even got a picture with Cinderella and a sword my last visit!

Edited April 17, 2016 by Ed Mack

[exciter1]

 

 

 

2 hours ago, Ed Mack said:

What's not to like about having lunch with a Princess?

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/magic-kingdom/cinderella-royal-table/

I even got a picture with Cinderella and a sword my last visit!

 

 

 

She doesn't let you play on her indoor basketball court. That's where Prince has his best hoops performances.

 

[CoastaLego]

A lot of people that don't understand disney in this thread.  People are dripping 20k regularly to buy dvc points and 10k a week for their vacation. 

This castle souvenir is 37,000 + usd 

https://m.disneystore.com/walt-disney-world-cinderella-castle-sculpture-by-arribas-brothers-limited-edition/mp/1309148/1000276/

This plastic nonsense is 80 usd. 

https://m.disneystore.com/disney-princess-castle-play-set-disney-parks/mp/1387852/1000265/

$500.00 for a nice lego set is nothing to disney fans. I spend more than that on Lapu Lapus! 

[exciter1]

1 hour ago, Alpinemaps said:

What's funny about that, is at Disneyland, they have Sleeping Beauty's Castle, and it's a low use attraction.  It's a simple walk-thru, and was closed for a few years because they just didn't get the numbers to justify it being open.

I'm disappointed it isn't Sleeping Beauty's Castle, because that was the first castle Disney built.

Sleeping Beauty's castle really isn't a big deal though.  Look kids, this is where she slept.  Move along, move along.

[Guest brickcrazyhouse]

dare to dream

[citymorgue]

I hope they can pull off something nice in the $350+ range.  I would be so insanely disappointed to have another exclusive be underwhelming yet AGAIN this year from Lego.  I'm already excited about the technic sets this year, especially the bucket wheel excavator, but dammit, they need to figure something out quick.  Lego is really gambling this year.  Up to this point, once a rumor came out, I was already ready to go to spend money without even looking at the sets, but they have me pretty worried now.  I have my hopes pretty tampered.  We'll see how everything goes once we get more information.

[KShine]

8 minutes ago, citymorgue said:

I hope they can pull off something nice in the $350+ range.  I would be so insanely disappointed to have another exclusive be underwhelming yet AGAIN this year from Lego.  I'm already excited about the technic sets this year, especially the bucket wheel excavator, but dammit, they need to figure something out quick.  Lego is really gambling this year.  Up to this point, once a rumor came out, I was already ready to go to spend money without even looking at the sets, but they have me pretty worried now.  I have my hopes pretty tampered.  We'll see how everything goes once we get more information.

When a company continues to experience higher sales on poorer product - it is difficult for them to stay on the right path.

[mudcatsfan]

15 hours ago, CoastaLego said:

A lot of people that don't understand disney in this thread.  People are dripping 20k regularly to buy dvc points and 10k a week for their vacation. 

This castle souvenir is 37,000 + usd 

https://m.disneystore.com/walt-disney-world-cinderella-castle-sculpture-by-arribas-brothers-limited-edition/mp/1309148/1000276/

This plastic nonsense is 80 usd. 

https://m.disneystore.com/disney-princess-castle-play-set-disney-parks/mp/1387852/1000265/

$500.00 for a nice lego set is nothing to disney fans. I spend more than that on Lapu Lapus! 

This guy has the right of it. 

The question will volume vs price. How many do they think they can sell at 199 vs 299 vs 399 etc.

Considering the fan base they're tapping into,,,,you're probably right. They can go big if they choose to.

[jaisonline]

16 hours ago, CoastaLego said:

A lot of people that don't understand disney in this thread.  People are dripping 20k regularly to buy dvc points and 10k a week for their vacation. 

This castle souvenir is 37,000 + usd 

https://m.disneystore.com/walt-disney-world-cinderella-castle-sculpture-by-arribas-brothers-limited-edition/mp/1309148/1000276/

This plastic nonsense is 80 usd. 

https://m.disneystore.com/disney-princess-castle-play-set-disney-parks/mp/1387852/1000265/

$500.00 for a nice lego set is nothing to disney fans. I spend more than that on Lapu Lapus! 

this set could be HUGE and immediately become an iconic set if it's done right.  the fanbase is there for the taking.  right off there with Star Wars, Star Trek, etc... fandom.  i do see folks buying this set (if done right) after their annual / semi-regular WDW or WDL visit.

[supergman]

On ‎4‎/‎17‎/‎2016 at 1:11 PM, KShine said:

 

That's stunning.  I'd buy that right now....any idea who made it?  

[Will 4]

What do people feel the shelf life is. I fancy around 5-7 years to ensure they hit as many consumers as possible.

[KShine]

29 minutes ago, supergman said:

That's stunning.  I'd buy that right now....any idea who made it?  

The builder is Erik Jones - The set is around 6 feet tall & uses around 50,000 pieces!

http://www.dailydot.com/geek/cinderellas-castle-deluxe-lego-build/

[Darth_Raichu]

1 hour ago, Will 4 said:

What do people feel the shelf life is. I fancy around 5-7 years to ensure they hit as many consumers as possible.

Plus 2-3 years after retirement at Disney Parks / World / Resorts all over the world

[HandyHand]

Interesting:

[Will 4]

8 hours ago, Haay said:

Interesting:

Hopefully this will like how the Helicarriers figures were placed otherwise

[CoastaLego]

8 hours ago, Haay said:

Interesting:

Wtf! Where is my boy Goof!!! 

[Zelgazra]

The apparent lack of Goofy is bothering me too! 

[CoastaLego]

4 minutes ago, Zelgazra said:

The apparent lack of Goofy is bothering me too! 

#WheresGoofy #GoofyMatters 

 

[dcdfan]

I'm guessing where he writes "incomplete list of figures"...

#AllDisneyCharactersMatter

[Mos_Eisley]

8 hours ago, Will 4 said:

What do people feel the shelf life is. I fancy around 5-7 years to ensure they hit as many consumers as possible.

We know next to nothing official about this set, but sure, let's start making wild guesses.  I'll go with 9 years, 275 days, at 1:37pm Eastern. 

[Guest brickcrazyhouse]

On April 18, 2016 at 6:06 PM, dcdfan said:

#AllDisneyCharactersMatter

carefull JarJar is now in the Disney family

[Guest brickcrazyhouse]

On April 18, 2016 at 4:00 PM, CoastaLego said:

Wtf! Where is my boy Goof!!! 

2018 is the year of the dog. hopefully we don't have to wait that long. I have hard time believing he won't be in series 2, but thats just because he's my fav and there would be great moc  possibilities.

[dcdfan]

12 hours ago, brickcrazyhouse said:

carefull JarJar is now in the Disney family

@trekgate502 wouldn't mind...

[Legodrdoom]

A 5000+ Piece disney park set with costume guy mickey, and exclusive to the set limited disney printed bricks and power functions.. now thats dreaming