Microsoft Taking Over Lower Level of Innoventions - Good Thing or not?

[DisneyGeek75]

According to Screamscape.com Microsoft has now signed a sponsorship deal to take over the lower entry level of Innoventions. According to the article they will be displaying all kinds of state of the art technology that can be put to use at your home.

Is this a positive step for Innoventions or is it just a way to make more money by having Microsoft pay lots of money to use the space and display their name? At lease Microsoft should be able to display lots of cool stuff that will be coming out in the future, right? Personally I don't go to Innoventions and I probably still won't but thats just me. I think that Disneyland could do so much more with that building.

So is this a good thing for Tomorrowland or not? What are some of your ideas to better utilize that building?

[Micoofy Duck]

Re: Microsoft Taking Over Lower Level of Innoventions - Good Thing or not?

It's great because Microsoft built Windows XP and that NEVER breaks down...





... oh wait.

[DisneyGeek75]

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Yeah, I thought that too! lol I also think it will be used a huge commercial for Microsoft. The article stated they would probably be trying push the new Micorsoft Vista OS. Not good as an attraction IMHO.

[Uzmati]

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The Beauty of Innoventions is you can walk away from the sales pitches at anytime and go do something more interesting somewhere else in the building. As long as they don't change the ability to walk away and enjoy yourself elsewhere I'll still drop into Innoventions from time to time. Even if Microsoft sucks.

[Moonliner]

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Microsoft has now signed a sponsorship deal to take over the lower entry level of Innoventions.

I heard about that, apparently they are going to name it exhibit room 101.

[Soulquarian]

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Yeah, I thought that too! lol I also think it will be used a huge commercial for Microsoft. The article stated they would probably be trying push the new Micorsoft Vista OS. Not good as an attraction IMHO.

You are aware that Innoventions is basically a giant commercial for everything inside right?

I don't see how it can be a negative. More money = Hopefully more interesting things to do and see.

[GrimmGreen]

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hmm , is it just me or has microsoft never really had any cool fun stuff to interact with? , now we will get to look at the latest Windows Vista Beta build , or use the spreadsheet simulator , or go crazy with the DOS adventure?? i dont see this being that fun , especialy for kids

[mycroft16]

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I don't know exactly what they are going to put there, but at least they have money to do something with the space. And I think they'll be bringing in non-Microsoft products as well. Sure, Vista et al will probably be there, but there's a lot of technology out there that Microsoft is interested in. I think they'll be other stuff as well.

[NWRREngineer]

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I guess I don't see much of an effect either way. If they took over the Haunted Mansion or POTC, yes. But who gives a rip what anyone does with Innoventions, unless they get rid of it entirely?

[RobotMirror]

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Why not - Microsoft is already taking over the front gate!

[clara]

Re: Microsoft Taking Over Lower Level of Innoventions - Good Thing or not?

Why not - Microsoft is already taking over the front gate!

HA! That is a great shot Window Xp and Mickey Head right below it.

[Speedway]

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What happened to corporate synergy anywho?

Who's now the biggest shareholder in Disney!?

[disneytim]

Re: Microsoft Taking Over Lower Level of Innoventions - Good Thing or not?

What happened to corporate synergy anywho?

Who's now the biggest shareholder in Disney!?

Hmmmmmm . . . interesting question. How about Microsoft on the lower level and Apple on the upper level? Could be interesting.

[Demigod]

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Why not - Microsoft is already taking over the front gate!

Actually, this is what it should REALLY look like:

[clara]

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Actually, this is what it should REALLY look like:

Ah! The Blue Screen of Death or better known as Windows XP :lmao:

Can you image getting that at the turnstiles. No one comes in...lines backed up...Disneyland CLOSED! they got the BLUE SCREEN OF DEATH!

[RobotMirror]

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I just hope they don't make people wait while they are on hold with customer support... ha ha

[clara]

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I just hope they don't make people wait while they are on hold with customer support... ha ha

:lmao::lmao:
:lmao::lmao:

[Disneyland Daddy]

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Maybe if Microsoft has a tractor to 'clear it out' that would be good. Carousel of Progress would be a great idea! HAHAHA Except maybe this time, they could do it from the 1955 perspective until now. Just an idea...maybe not a very good one, but frankly anything is better than what is there now - in my opinion of course.

[chadb14]

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hmm , is it just me or has microsoft never really had any cool fun stuff to interact with? , now we will get to look at the latest Windows Vista Beta build , or use the spreadsheet simulator , or go crazy with the DOS adventure?? i dont see this being that fun , especialy for kids

I'm sure that they will probably have a little product called the XBOX in there. They will probably have game stations everywhere and probably a booth where you can buy whatever demos they are pushing on the floor. That covers the kids, but what about the rest of us? It's all about sales!

Does anyone want to learn about MS Exchange or MS SQL while they are at Innoventions.
Hmm, I doubt it!

[aashee]

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I don't think I have seen it here but Innoventions has added a "virtual vacation" on the upper level. It seats 4 people and takes you to 3 different vacations. It's a huge commercial for Pioneer home entertainment, but it's actually pretty amusing with Moving Chairs, incredible clear screens and "smell-o-vision".

I know many people here aren't big fans of innoventions, but if it's hot or your legs are tired, give this a try. Just tell a CM you want to go on the virtual vacation and you'll be put on a list which takes no longer than 5 minutes.

Enjoy!