Grand Texas developer talks about project, takes stab at Disney

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

At the monthly meeting of the Greater Cleveland Chamber of Commerce Thursday, Chuck Hendrix and Ashley Higson of the Grand Texas Sports & Entertainment District gave a presentation to update area business leaders on their plans to develop a theme park, including five roller coasters. They also insist they won't "do what Disney does to you."

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The mention of Disney in that way reminds me of SFWoA (SFO, whatever) saying that you'd drive past CP to get to their park. Don't bring up the name of the giant that's willing and able to CRUSH you...

Barry Bonds?

The amusement park rises bold and stark..kids are huddled on the beach in a mist

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Yeah, I don't know what they hope to achieve inviting the comparison. The cluster-F that is Main Street every night at Magic Kingdom certainly implies people are willing to shell out cash for the experience.

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As a regional park, why ever would they compare to Disney? This park will never be a resort destination, and I don't get that that is what they're going for.

Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened.

It's just a PR move to get press. They've been doing a good job it seems.

"I go out at 3 o' clock for a quart of milk and come home to my son treating his body like an amusement park!" - Estelle Costanza

Yeah, but whatever happened to "Underpromise and overdeliver." You can get a ton of press by promising that your park will melt the face off of anyone who goes, but if I show up and my face is still solid... HRP and SFWoA know what happens.

Hobbes: "What's the point of attaching a number to everything you do?"
Calvin: "If your numbers go up, it means you're having more fun."

They also insist they won't "do what Disney does to you."

I guess they don't want to make you happy.

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^The image of the Grinch next to that post....that's worth a "+1" to me... :)

In fairness, while I thought his approach was a bit arrogant, he was pitching the concept at a local chamber meeting to a bunch of non-park people. If he doesn’t have general support from the local business community, who likely have connections with elected officials, the project is much more difficult to pull off.

I have been to these kinds of meetings (chamber, planning board etc.) with my park and there is an element of showmanship with any development announcement. Especially if you are trying to sell the concept to local business leaders for support.

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That's how towns end up with monorails.

Is there a chance the track could bend?

Not on your life, my Hindu friend.

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