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Published: January 8, 2014 at 11:47 AMI will not be getting another Disney annual pass! universal will have my business from now on. when I go to Disney I feel like the Back to the Future ride teleported me back to the 1980's at Disney.....also not impressed with Fanasty Land Expansion. My 6 year old niece told me Aerial was her favorite princess...when we got off the ride, I asked her how she liked it. "It was lame!" She also said it in front of a Disney cast member.....I busted out laughing!
Published: January 8, 2014 at 12:16 PMI wish Universal was smart enough to build a Harry Potter Hotel.
Not a cheap 'Art of Animation' style thing...but a really nice hotel that is immersively themed to Potter. Boy, would my family love to stay there.
That would be worth $200 or even $300 a night for my family. Make everything look luxurious on one side and the other half of the rooms could have a creepy Grimmauld Place vibe. It could be fantastic.
Published: January 8, 2014 at 12:20 PMOne of Disney's problems is today's kids are so programmed to expect high tech thrills. I know a lot of those Disney rides are timeless and classic, which adults can relate to, but Universal is going with multi-dimensional immersion.
When you take a kid who can play amazing games on a tablet that is .25 thick (on their flight to Orlando), then put them on Dumbo, they will never understand what that ride meant to their parents and would consider it "lame".
Disney parks have a lot of the 1950-1970s technology with the exception of Hollywood Studios and California Adventure.
I can't see how they will stay relevant with the kids of today who need constant stimulation and are glued to the internet and iPads.
My fear is Universal Orlando will one day become the new Disney where you are trapped in endless oceans of people and the experience becomes a headache.
Published: January 8, 2014 at 12:58 PMUniversal seems to be competing quite well against Disney, but their main attractions are simulators of one variety or another. You see a screen basically. That isn't enough. I would love for them to introduce something new that we haven't seen before.
Disney has been slow walking attractions at WDW for a very long time. I just can't understand it. The only development that seems to be going quite well is DVC and Dining. The MagicBand initiatives is making it quite clear that Disney doesn't have the capacity to ensure guests have anything to do in the parks. Will they wake up?
Published: January 8, 2014 at 12:44 PMOur family has opted for Universal Orlando annual Christmas trip next year which in the past has always included Disney. But not this trip. We are so looking forward to the new attractions at Universal and the Grinchmas is so much better than any Disney offerings.Good for Universal and glad to see someone giving Disney a run for their money.
Published: January 8, 2014 at 12:48 PMWe have stayed at the Universal Resort Hotel for years now.. I asked my kids if they would like to go to Disney.. They just said : Why is just the same stuff, and no Universal Express pass to bypass the ride lines..why bother."
Published: January 8, 2014 at 1:16 PMI too am confused about Disney's lack of new ride development in the WDW parks. It seems obvious to me where the competition is building, but Disney is not pushing many new ride developments through. Avatar land is fitting for the Animal Kingdom, but what about EPCOT? What's new there, besides a new overlay to Test Track (that fell flat for me)? What does Hollywood Studios have that's coming any time soon besides maybe Star Wars? Magic Kingdom has a New Fantasyland, but what does that offer to anyone besides very young park guests? Universal has so many new offerings that are opened or on the horizon in Florida that it's hard to keep track, for people of all ages to enjoy. Growing up as a die-hard Disney park fan, I could not justify to my wife why we should go there over Universal for our past holiday trip. There just isn't much to get excited about as a Florida resident for at least the next two years there.
Published: January 8, 2014 at 1:22 PMAnon:
Did I miss something at Universal?
Hulk, Riverboat Adventure, Rip Saw Falls, Popeye and Bluto, Rip rid rocket, Revenge of the Mummy, Dr Doom Drop , Dragon Challenge - And Many More….. They do have some fantastic Simulators but not too many… I'm just sayin….
Published: January 8, 2014 at 1:48 PMNot sure how you can classify New Fantasyland, Cars Land, Avatar Land, Disney Springs, Art and Animation Hotel, My Magic+, and the extremely likely Star Wars Land as a "shrug". Disney has been doing more in the past couple a years than it did in the entire previous decade, so... calm down.
Also, Universal is nowhere near Disney statistically even now. The least popular Disney World Park (Hollywood Studios) still had more guests than Islands of Adventure last year, so no wonder Disney is "shrugging".
Published: January 8, 2014 at 1:54 PMThe last time I visited WDW was Summer of 2009. If I were to go back now, I think the only new things would be a mildly reskinned Test Track and the new Fantasyland, minus the mine train. The only other change is wrist bands replacing key cards and requiring even more advanced planning than before, so now all my rides AND dining experiences have to be planned to the hour 6 months out. OR, I could visit Universal Orlando for the first time, where not only is everything new to me, but they have cutting edge, fully immersive Harry Potter, Simpsons, and Despicable Me environments to explore. Its really not a very hard decision where I would go on my next Orlando trip.
Published: January 8, 2014 at 2:00 PMNB, I see a lot of people dismiss kids these days as being obsessed and hopelessly distracted by technology and not interested in anything not on an ipad, but I'm going to have to disagree. Human nature doesn't really change, especially not in kids. My little one likes watching Minnie Mouse on the ipad/iphone (the only time we let her lay her hands on our electronics) but she absolutely lights up on such low tech theme park offerings as the Beauty and the Beast (or Tangled) storytelling in Disneyland's Fantasy Faire, Dumbo, Fliks Fliers, the carousel, and the Little Mermaid. I think we need to give kids more credit.
Published: January 8, 2014 at 2:13 PMThe last Disney on the board of directors was Roy Oliver Disney. Twice he started a "save Disney" campaign. Once in 1984 and another one in 2003-2005. This man singlehandedly saved the company twice from it's mismanagement and greed that went straight against the creative environment that his uncle Walt Disney created.
Roy died 2009 and no one is there to save the company again. In the past years the Disney company aggressively invested in their time-share offering adding huge amount of volumes at Animal Kingdom Lodge (458 units), The Contemporary, Grand Floridian and now under construction at the Polynesian Resort. Add that expansion to the 1878 units that where already sold out and you have a huge number of financially "wealthy" customers that are sure to come for many years.
A lot of those new "vacation club" members are new to Disney. They get the high end resort rooms and haven't seen the parks before (all due to the economy and advertising).
From an investment point of view a lot of investments Disney made at WDW didn't live up to (financial)expectations. The Mission Mars ride didn't add extra visitors to Epcot neither did the overhaul of Test Track. Star Tours 2.0 didn't raise any attendance at the Disney Studios nor did the Jack Sparrow experience. Even the overly expensive New Fantasyland didn't boost consumption or sales at MK.
To get more from their time-share visitors Disney created Magic+ to harvest more money to separate their customers from their wallet with a fun plastic device that opens your room door, gets you quickly on rides and makes you pay for food and souvenirs without grapping your wallet/cash/creditcard. In the meantime adding paid extra's like a doll in a small world that knows your name, get a Micky to know your name and have your photo's, princes makeover and other pricy stuff latterly in arms reach.
Sure they look at Universal and see food sales go up after they install the Simpsons area. They see souvenir, food and attendance go up after the opening of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter and Transformers/Despicable Me but Disney knows they don't have these cool ip's. The reason why they brought in Star Wars and Indiana Jones (to stay relevant) got eventually old with the shows and rides.
Most of their blockbuster movies tanked at the box-office or where handled poor in the parks (POTC) because they forgot what Walt was about, creating stunning rides and shows so people would care and where willing to be parted from their money.
At the moment Universal is the new Disney. A lot of former imagineers get creative freedom to build awesome rides and environments and it pays off for Comcast. And they are willing to keep the momentum going to keep investing in fun and new experiences.
Published: January 8, 2014 at 2:19 PMWhile I don't believe Universal will overtake Disney given their brand (princesses etc.), they certainly can significantly cut into their share of vacation dollars. I returned a month ago from Disney and for the first time didn't feel like immediately planning a trip back. We spent a week navigating the new magic band/fastpass+ and disability pass systems. Given the price tag of the MBs, I think Disney would have been better served to update and innovate instead. Tomorrowland is more like retro-land (Speedway, Stitch); Wonders of Life in EPCOT has been empty way too long; Hollywood Studios is severely lacking in rides - Pixar Place has ONE ride, no wonder Toy Story Mania is so crowded. They should have built Star Wars Land ten years ago. Most people view Animal Kingdom as a 1/2 day park for obvious reasons. I don't know what the price tag is for the new Avatar Land but not sure it is a franchise with staying power - adding one amazing ride seems like a better ides. While I think Universal is surpassing Disney in ride experience and innovation, they need to appeal to families with young children a bit more if they want to give Disney a run for their money. I think a lot of families avoid Universal or leave disappointed because they lack enough rides for the little ones. Even though some may have been disappointed by the Little Mermaid ride (I like it), Universal needs to take a page out of Disney's book & appeal to that age bracket a little bit more. I'm pretty sure our next vacation with include Universal with less time at Disney.
Published: January 8, 2014 at 2:21 PMI think what this investment is showing that universal is just playing catch up. Yes these new investments are great short term but anyone with an understanding of business nows theme parks are not cheap, modern technology costs money and then there is the general up keep of the parks. So lets look at the general feel of disney, yes too seasoned visitors you ridden the rides to death and got the T shirt to prove it. But look at the ethos of Disney, its a generation thing, you enjoyed it as a kid you might out grow it but nostalgia and having your own family brings you back. The rides at disney have survived the test of time they are still enjoyed now. Its a excellent return on investment. Transformers and Harry Potter whilst great rides full of the most modern technologies are based on franchises that have now finished. One more lacklustre Transformers movie is on the way to try and save a franchise that has been milked to death. Disney are waiting to play the long game, Star Wars / Pixar and Marvel will be long term projects for the group providing the park vistitor with relivant themes. Universal can throw money at wham bam thank you man rides but will they last the test of times, Harry Potter maybe but the rest of the park is full of (some excelent rides) but have a limited self life as they are based upon themes and movies that will soon fall into the pages of time. So in conclusion what disney is doing is balancing running a very very profitable business it may be over cautious where it spends its money but the turn stiles dont lie and its doing a very good job. Universal does lead the way with technology it needs to also strike a balance of creating rides that stand the test of time like Soaring, Tower of Terror and Space Mountain, you dont always need a franchise to make a good ride. As you can tell Im maybe one of the few that follow this site that doesnt sit in a camp, I hope Universal fulfills its potential and gives a more emersive experience then the current assult on the senses and disney opens its wallet to add some needed new blood in Epcot / Animal kingdom.
Published: January 8, 2014 at 3:02 PM@Brian Emery
"Universal's main attraction are simulator's? Huh?
Did I miss something at Universal?"
Then you list the ones that are not.
Okay, the main attractions that are simulators are the recent attractions. HP: Forbidden Journey, Simpsons, Despicable Me, Transformers, plus Spiderman. That's five.
Diagon Alley will get a roller coaster with a simulator. The Hogwarts express train will be a simulator too. Two more.
In Hollywood, they replaced the burnt King Kong with a 3D movie ride. They will remove 3D Shrek pretty soon like they removed Terminator.
You said NOT TOO MANY. That's quite of bit of new attractions that are simulators.
The water rides are not subject to such an approach, but it is quite likely Universal is done building water rides. I would love to see Universal do dark rides and slow moving water rides in a completely new way that utilizes animatronics or other ways to entertain the customer.
Published: January 8, 2014 at 3:56 PMI think Disney will be fine.
It's great that Universal is agressive with announcing & opening new attractions, but I'm sure Disney is quite aware with whats going own with the "competition", as well as it's own parks.
Magic Kingdom has managed to stay the #1 theme park in the world with no "NEW" attractions for some time (the New Fanatasy land expansion being the exception & even that isn't a huge leap forward).
Universal & Disney's own parks (with Harry Potter, Transformers, Cars Land, etc) have yet to unseat Magic Kingdom as "the" number 1 park in the world.
Even with Universal's plans, Disney isn't going to fall away. (They have Avatar, Marvel....and Star Wars.
Both can & will co-exist......
Published: January 8, 2014 at 5:13 PMOT writes: "The last Disney on the board of directors was Roy Oliver Disney. Twice he started a "save Disney" campaign. Once in 1984 and another one in 2003-2005. This man single handedly (sic) saved the company twice from it's (sic) mismanagement and greed ..."
I Respond: Nonsense.
OT writes: "A lot of those new "vacation club" members are new to Disney. They get the high end resort rooms and haven't seen the parks before (all due to the economy and advertising)."
I Respond: Do you have a source that backs up the claim that a substantial percentage of DVC members "haven't seen the parks before"?
I have no doubt the new Harry Potter expansion at Universal Studios Florida will likely be the most extraordinary collection of attractions in theme park history. Further, the Cabana Bay resort and the multi-park Hogwart's Express will empower UO to market ticket and hotel packages in ways they have never done before.
I also have no doubt that people who come to Orlando to see the attractions at Universal Orlando will also visit the parks at Walt Disney World.
Published: January 8, 2014 at 6:38 PMUniversal's "put up or shut up" mentality has really been impressive the last several years. As much as I love Disney, I've come to realize my love was more rooted in the man, Walt Disney, and what he accomplished in his lifetime and the global legacy he left behind. My admiration for him translated to the strong sense of loyalty I have for the parks because it always felt like a way to connect with his passion in a tactile way. There's still magic to be found in the parks, and in spades, but something about the company feels very cold and disingenuous these days. Perhaps Disney has grown too big for it's own good in a sense, and much like what happens when children become adults, has lost a bit of itself in the transition. I'll always be a huge fan of Walt Disney the man, and the parks will always hold a special place in my heart along with the memories that I have in them, but the curtain has been pulled back on the Wizard and the magic isn't what it used to be for me. As it is right now, Universal/Comcast is my favorite theme park company and Disney is my favorite potential company to maybe buy a time share from one day.
Published: January 8, 2014 at 5:47 PMI'm more into thrill rides, so I tend to visit Six Flags and Cedar Fair more these days. However, I started giving up on Disneyland when I noticed certain things will remain broken for awhile. Your making all that money and you can't spend the time or shut the ride down to repair it because you are scared of black lash? I also think Disney tends to cater everything toward kids. Give us some adult coaster or something!
I'm also on the boat that I've been attending Universal more so than Disney. I don't think anybody can really steal Disney thunder. There are so many generations of kids that has been influenced by their grandparents and parents to see any decline. Disney knows it and that's why they continue to over price everything.
Published: January 8, 2014 at 5:59 PMAs someone that considers himself a Disney loyalist. I am planning my final trip to Disney (a Place I have been visiting since 1983). The new Disney Magicband nonsense, the diminishing use of fast pass (maybe even the total elimination-I can't tell what they are doing) amongst a number of other things have completely turned me off to visiting their parks. I last visited in the summer of 2012 and using fast pass rode every single ride and saw every single show my children wanted in 1 day at each park. I do not feel it is possible anymore using the new system nor do I feel that I should have to schedule my family vacation to the very last minute because of Disney's new system. Disney has lost its' way and is no longer a park for the people. So long Disney it's been a great 30 years.
As for Universal Comcast is providing more than I ever could have imagined; taking this park from second rate, second tier stop to primary vacation spot. Keep it up and I may come back to Orlando some day to spend 4 days at Universal and 1 at Disney instead of the other way around.
Published: January 8, 2014 at 6:13 PMLove that last anonymous post. It must give Mr. Niles great assurance knowing that reps from Universal's marketing department drops by every now and then.
Published: January 8, 2014 at 6:42 PMAt Disney's Animal Kingdom, I really enjoy the lowland gorillas on the Pangani Forest Exploration Trail. They're amazing -- I could watch them for hours. One time before the park opened, I saw the male silverback standing at the top of the hill silhouetted against the approaching light of sunrise.
At EPCOT, I love standing at the bar of the Rose & Crown. Every time I reminisce about my first visit to EPCOT Center -- the cast preview night in September of 1982.
At the Canadian pavilion I have to catch a performance by Off Kilter. Authentic Canadian music (Rush, Bryan Adams -- chuckle).
In the French pavilion Barbara has to have an orange slushie. In China I'll get a Tsing Tao. And I will never forget the day an old friend dropped forty bucks so we could each have a rail at La Cava del Tequila.
Then there's the intimacy of the American Gardens theater. The tribute bands performing in the summer are great fun with friends. And I enjoy it when Barbara HAS to go see performances by her favorites -- such as Dennis Deyoung or (help me) David Cassidy. It's pretty great to see her get silly over these aging (ahem) stars.
At Disney Hollywood Studios I was once picked to be in the Indiana Jones show. It reminds me of the time I was dragged on stage at the Adventurer's club. One time my niece (she's ten) got to be "the rebel spy" on "Star Tours -- The Adventure Continues."
And what was great was she was picked on Star Wars weekend. So that evening we caught the latest production of "Dance Off with the Star Wars Stars."
Of course Rockin' Roller Coaster is always on the agenda. When I worked for WDI, I used to ride the coaster daily. I really like the queue area -- although I never found out the name of the ULTRA hip Imagineer who selected Velvet Underground and New York Dolls posters for the walls.
And of course I'll spend time in "One Man's Dream" -- and exceptional production with an extraordinary film.
On the way to the Magic Kingdom we always stop by the bar at Ohana -- to visit our friend who has been working at WDW since 1977 (!!!). While we imbibe we share stories of the 1980s -- talking about Disney bar performers like Jon Camp and Denny Zavett.
On days we start at the Magic Kingdom we always catch performances by the Main Street Philharmonic. Some of these guys played at the grand opening of EPCOT. I like when Barbara dances during "Move It Shake It."
When we hit Space Mountain I will ALWAYS wait for the front seat. The front seat of the Magic Kingdom's Space Mountain is my favorite coaster experience. Of course the Haunted Mansion is always on the bill. And we have come to enjoy the flash mob in Frontierland. We usually catch it on the way over to Big Thunder Mountain.
As for the Jungle Cruise ... Well, you already know how I feel about that.
There's the projection show on Cinderella's Castle (the most iconic theme park image on the planet) followed by fireworks.
We will usually finish with cocktails at California Grill. Sometimes our DVC friend stays a Bay Lake Tower -- which gets us access to the Top of the World lounge (what an amazing view).
Of course Universal does have Harry Potter ... so ...
Published: January 8, 2014 at 7:09 PMSome of those experiences also can be said from those who have grown up with universal, so what's your point?
Published: January 8, 2014 at 11:47 PMUniversal Orlando clearly is building the most exciting theme park experiences in the US. It reminds me of CA adventure in 2012 and Disneyland in 1966. Whether it takes any market share from WDW is yet to be seen. The next 2 years will be huge indicators whether universal can actually threaten Disney's dominance of the market. In order to do so, one of Universals Parks has to overtake one of WDWs in attendance imo. If universal can't do that with Harry Potter, the most profitable and popular modern movie franchise, than I don't think universal can ever threaten Disney. It will be an exciting 2 years indeed.
Published: January 9, 2014 at 2:31 AMComcast does not look like a particular good company to me. Dont see them buiding for sustainability.
Published: January 9, 2014 at 2:54 AMI thought of something that would very likely be impossible, but if it were true would be interesting. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter draws heavily from the film versions of the books, which were produced by Warner Bros. So it's likely that Universal pays some sort of license fee to Warner Bros. in addition to Ms. Rowling. Let's say that WB doesn't really want this fee. What if in a secret clause to ABC Family's broadcast contract for the Harry Potter films, WB relinquished its fees to Disney? So it would be a backdoor way of profiting from Universal's Harry Potter expansion. Disney can shrug and say competition is good because travelers will probably visit their Florida theme parks anyway. Plus, they're getting a cut of Universal's action without having the capital outlay.
Published: January 9, 2014 at 6:54 AMI have annual passes to both Disney World and Universal Orlando. I will probably keep both passes next year because there are things I love at both Disney and Universal parks. But there is no doubt that at Universal I feel like I am getting a lot more for my money. From getting free valet parking to getting 20% off all merchandise and most all the restaurants (even in City Walk)it just feels like Universal is doing more for the pass holders. There is also no doubt that Universal is putting more money and awesome new attractions back into their parks than Disney is.
Published: January 9, 2014 at 7:21 AMThat's the point I was trying to make. Disney can talk about Avatar Land, Star Wars Land, etc., but those things are not in the parks. Until they exist, I can't get excited about them. Universal on the other hand has nearly two different Harry Potter experiences, Transformers, and other rides that have opened/are opening in the past 3 years. I would say that Universal is showing, not telling, and Disney could learn a thing or two about that.
Published: January 9, 2014 at 8:13 AM"Love that last anonymous post. It must give Mr. Niles great assurance knowing that reps from Universal's marketing department drops by every now and then. "
Says the anonymous poster.
Count me as one who has visited WDW yearly since the early 80's who is done with it. I also visit Universal every trip when in Orlando. It's clear where I want to spend my money these days.
Published: January 9, 2014 at 10:09 AMI visited Universal this past October for the first time in about 15 years and I was underwhelmed. I've been to Disney twice in the last 2 years and there is just something about the "Disney experience" that I like a lot more. Admittedly, I am no longer the roller coaster fiend I once was since I'm in my 30's, so that might be part of the reason as well.
I just found the Disney employees, dining, and atmosphere so much better.
Published: January 9, 2014 at 10:36 AMRecently Philadelphia Eagles coach Chip Kelly said "We're from Philadelphia... we fight". This garnered a lot of press. Well, Comcast corporate is drinking the same Schuylkill River water. Looks like Disney is in for an old school South Philly brawl. Watch out for snowballs
Published: January 9, 2014 at 10:38 AMThis is a great conversation….. I am enjoying it….. This is not about Universal VS Disney… It is more about Universal being the new leader in entertainment… Florida gets tons visitors and if you look at the numbers, Universal has been gaining in Attendance…. And they will gain more this June….
Hopefully Disney will get Avatar right…..Time will Tell..
Published: January 9, 2014 at 11:07 AMI have complete confidence that Disney can top itself and continue to develop world-class attractions that will allow the company to continue to expand the market for theme park vacations.
At the same time, I'd love to see some fire from the CEO suite. I'd love to see Iger (or his replacement), just open the checkbook and go all Palpatine on the industry.
Published: January 9, 2014 at 11:15 AM"Universal seems to be competing quite well against Disney, but their main attractions are simulators of one variety or another."
Until recently, my only experience with Universal was in Hollywood and I would agree with that statement. But the same could be said about Disney -- just a bunch of boat rides and omnimovers with singing animatronics. Other parks may have more exciting rides, but without question Disney always had the best theming, both on and off the rides.
Then I went to Islands of Adventures last year and everything changed. At it's base, Forbidden Journey may just be another motion simulator, but both inside and out it is one of the most immersive themed experiences I have encountered. Maybe Wizarding World is just a one hit wonder. But the pictures I have seen of Gringotts and Hogwarts Express and Springfield make me think Universal really gets it.
I don't think Disney won the theme parks wars just because of their ride tech, I think they won because of the overall experience. This is where I think Disney now has some serious competition.
Published: January 9, 2014 at 11:20 AMWhenever I see locals say "I'm not renewing my annual pass, that will show them!" I wonder how much Disney really cares about annual pass holders.
Do those passes actually make Disney more money than tourists do? I think the annual pass holders in Disneyland are more valuable to Disney than the Orlando ones. It seems like the majority of business in WDW is from people who are not annual pass holders. I don't think Disney loses all that much if annual pass holders don't renew in Florida.
In a lot of ways, the less pass holders the better because Disney does not make room night money off them and the pass holders do not buy merchandise. So I think maybe Disney prefers to have fewer of these people.
Published: January 9, 2014 at 11:27 AMUniversal it's spending the money wisely And yea there it's a lot of projections and screens blah blah but both universal parks are better than the 4 WDW parks and have better tech than Disney yes Disney it's great in story telling all that but the main reason that Disney parks are still at the top it's because of their repution people go to Orlando thinking yay Mickey Disney Disney. I'm from Puerto Rico and I was talking to this kid about universal and he was like what's that? You know Disney it's more known by people that's why they are in the top not because of their rides or lands but don't get me wrong I love Disney but I just think universal it's doing things better than them, the imagineers need to step up their game I wanna see pandora already I wanna see Star Wars land already I wanna see more Pixar in the Pixar place not just toy story, I wanna see tron in Epcot I want more from Disney
Published: January 9, 2014 at 2:11 PMI was talking with my sister and we came up with a fun idea. What if Universal built a hotel that was a combination of Beauxbatons and Durmstrung academies? It could have two wings: one a pretty, Monaco-style French wing with all sorts of French flourishes and the other one like a Viking/Russian more rugged wing. That would be like the two other wizarding schools...and guests could be staying in the dorms of these schools.
That would be an awesome Harry Potter resort hotel. Girls could prefer the Beauxbatons side and boys could prefer the Durmstrung side. And everyone would love the theming and ability to sleep in a Potter themed hotel.
Maybe they could have the backstory of the resort be that these are dorms that appeared for the TriWizard tournament or something...or just say that magic had them appear so close together. But it would be cool to have these two other wizarding schools built that were never shown in the movies, and have them be hotels for guests.
Man, Universal would make a killing with those hotel rooms. Disney has nothing like that.
Published: January 9, 2014 at 3:06 PMyou cant really know what it is to dread an airport until youve flown out of newark or laguardia, orlando(as bad as you say it is) is a PARADISE compared to those two.
Published: January 9, 2014 at 3:13 PMDisregard that last comment, wrong thread.
Anyway, I dont think Universal will overtake Disney, they will get close but not overtake. As a lifelong Disney fan, I do wish that disney would take a page out of universal's book and announce new E ticket things coming soon instead of 5 years from now (cough cough new Fantasyland and Avatar Land) or let people speculate about it for years before any announcement is made(Star Wars). Guest and fan speculation is a make or break thing. Look at diagon alley vs Star wars land. universal knew they only had a certain window of time that people would be excited to simply speculate what was going in Jaws' place before thet had to make an announcement, and that's exactly what they did. If they had let that time elapse, people might have lost interest. Disney, ofcourse, is not heding to this as Star Wars is immensly peopular and almost immune to this. Key word though, ALMSOT
Published: January 9, 2014 at 3:17 PMI'm glad Universal continues to expand & add to it's parks, but things still have to be put in perspective.
Disney is a brand that goes beyond the theme parks. Disney Parks & Resorts contain the theme parks, cruise lines, Adventures by Disney, the Aulani Resort, etc.
Disney always get the "family vacation" set because that's their brand.
Even with Harry Potter, Universal was still behind (multiple) Disney parks in last years attendance ranking.
Universal can have the most advance & entertaining theme park in Orlando, but it's attendance will still fall behind Disney because it's brand simply isn't as strong.
Now things like quality, experience, cost, can all be debated about which is best, but one company is aiming to cover all potential areas of family vacations, while the other seems to be focused on being "the" theme park to beat.
Published: January 9, 2014 at 6:35 PMI think in the end both parks will benfefit from each other. Its very rare nowadays to see people come down just for one park they come down to see both Universal and Disney.
Published: January 9, 2014 at 6:52 PMTH, I've grown up going to both Universal and Walt Disney World. As a 17 year old, and a Florida Resident, I've been to all of the parks more times than I can count. Yes, I do hold a lot sentimentality to Magic Kingdom (and strangely, Animal Kingdom more than DHS and Epcot, even though Epcot is my favorite Disney park), I also do hold massive amounts of sentimentality to the Universal Orlando parks, particularly towards Islands of Adventure.
I've grown up going to that park, and is probably the park I've visited the most. The Mystic Fountain used to absolutely enthrall me, and I would spend what seemed like hours talking and playing with it.
Whenever I cross over the bridge from CityWalk to Port of Entry, and the music transitions, I feel warm and "magical" (for lack of a better word) inside. Hearing the Hulk roaring in the distance... Perfection for me.
The Jurassic Park Discovery Center and Camp Jurassic... Don't even get me started. I also hold a ton of sentimentality for what was once there; Merlinwood. I remember dining in The Enchanted Oak Tavern with my mom and her friend and being enthralled with my surroundings, or the amazing Dueling Dragons entrance and queue, and my first ride on The Flying Unicorn.
My point is, it is extremely possible for one to feel the same way that they do at Disney at Universal. I'm not saying you said this, but you asked...
Published: January 9, 2014 at 8:32 PMThe biggest advantage that Disney holds over Universal in Orlando to me, is sheer size. Now, what is done with the available acreage is another story, but long-term, Disney could raze the Caribbean Beach hotel/dvc and expand Hollywood Studios to become one of the largest parks around. They could build parking garages at EPCOT and turn the lots that are only used during New Year's Eve into more park space. They could run a monorail track from the TTC to DHS. They could build a 30-story hotel that looks like the Hollywood Hotel of Tower of Terror, but done in the beautiful way that the billboard shows it was meant to look. As a vertical hotel, it would save space, and be quite an icon while driving around World Drive or Epcot Center Drive.
Universal can and will spend a ton of money to build better attractions, update CityWalk, build those 12,000 hotel rooms (can't see it happening, but...okay), and if they're creative and things fall their way, they could create a third park.
But looking at Google Maps, you can see the boundaries of their land. Unless they can buy up some apartment complexes and small businesses or somehow expand across I-4 to where Wet N Wild is, what they have is what they have.
Disney, by its sheer size, can get get a family to stay 6 nights and they'll feel satisfied. 6 nights at Universal and you'd be there 3 nights too long and most likely be bored by the middle of the fourth day.
Elijah Wood can lift weights all he wants, but put in him a fight with John Goodman, and as much effort as the little guy put in, it's just not going to be a fair fight.
I'm a big fan of both parks. I love the technology at Universal. It makes me excited to be there, and I know I'm going to have a lot of fun! But I tell you...Disney is so sentimental to me. I don't consider myself old, but as cheesy as it sounds, Disney warms my heart. Seeing Mickey Mouse makes me so happy. Seeing Cat in the Hat....meh.
Disney World is definitely the most magical place on earth.
Published: January 10, 2014 at 2:41 AMI have a friend named Cindy who just took her three teens to Disney World. They visited every park and spent an extra week going to other places. She posted all sorts of pics and tagged everything. The funny thing was in every picture that included her kids, they were looking less than thrilled.
So, me being the person I am, started a public debate on Facebook as to why her kids weren't posting pics and tagging themselves as most teens do.
It turns out she is a Disney loyalist who could compete with anyone on this site and refuses to take them anywhere else.
When I brought up Universal, she proceeded to post "That place sucks"... Then I asked if she had ever been there, to which she replied a resounding "No".
I finally posted that I think her kids would enjoy Universal over Disney based solely on their ages. Two of them agreed on my thread..... I don't think I will ever understand the mind of a Disneyphile.
Published: January 10, 2014 at 8:31 AMJust as a note on the various comments stating that the 'little things' make the Disney difference.
There is no doubt that both resorts can and will co-exist. I have nothing against either park (as so many people make this UO vs WDW - pick a side and stay there) and have and will visit both (albeit less days at WDW recently). But how many years is it now we have been saying that Universal's spending will give Disney a good shove. It simply hasnt. Which, for me, is so so sad.
Published: January 10, 2014 at 10:16 AMI'd love to see an article from Robert Niles exploring the idea of what impact he thinks Diagon Alley/London will have. I know that Robert is more of a Universal fan than a Disney fan, but I think he could give an honest appraisal of what kind of increase in business Universal will ultimately get from the Potter expansion. I'm not talking about the initial rush...but overall. Like how Hogsmeade really elevated Universal numbers and that's been sustained...but will the Diagon Alley/London elevate that even higher?
I don't think so...because I think people who love Potter are already coming because of Hogsmeade. A lot of them will come back again, for sure, to see Diagon Alley/London...but is there a group of people who love Potter but didn't come to see Hogsmeade but are now going to come just because Diagon Alley was built? I din't think so.
To me, Diagon Alley/Hogsmeade just gets me to buy a two-park pass at Universal when I would have only bought a ticket to Hogsemeade before. I still don't have much interest in Universal besides Potter. I think Universal will get a big rush of excitement that will be similar to numbers for when Hogsmeade opened...but I think they'll ride the same bell curve they did after Hogsmeade and that the attendance numbers will in a year or two go back to where they are right now today, pre-Diagon opening.
But, they'll be selling TONS more two-park tickets. Ain't nobody in their right mind who would buy a single park ticket when they can ride between the two on that train.
I think the biggest history-making impact of Diagon Alley/London will be the realization that Universal found a way to make everyone a park-hopper purchaser. My family NEVER buys the two-park tickets to Disney or any park. We just do one park a day...but we will CERTAINLY buy the two park hopper at Universal once Diagon opens.
Published: January 10, 2014 at 1:40 PMI think Universal has learned enough during the Potter expansions, to carry that level of theming to future and existing attractions, only time will tell. I agree they need to update the kid zone at the studios and create a dark ride, I could totally see E.T. Overhauled into Sponge Bob....if he is still popular....
Published: January 11, 2014 at 10:35 AM"but is there a group of people who love Potter but didn't come to see Hogsmeade but are now going to come just because Diagon Alley was built?"
I don't think they will be coming just because of Diagon Alley, but I was amazed when I was there for the first time last year how many people around me were also there for the first time. If I didn't know better, I would have assumed Forbidden Journey had just opened with all the surprised faces stopping to take pictures at every turn in the queue.
This puts Universal in a very strong position. They are still pulling in new guests with the current attractions, and are already doubling-down to get people to come back for a second visit.
Published: January 11, 2014 at 7:28 PMWhen parks spend money, the guests (consumers) win. You're not tied to one particular park or chain. That's the beauty of competition: choice. Potter is new this Summer? It doesn't mean Disney is dead forever.
When I read these "30 years of Disney vacations" comments ... these places play a "long game" of capital expenditures. You can't tell me there was millions of dollars of new attractions every year for the past 30 years... the industry doesn't work like that. And Comcast will slow down, and you'll hear the same from the Universal fans.
Published: January 12, 2014 at 12:34 PMI have always given both Disney and Universal the same amount of time when visiting Orlando. I have small kids as well as teenagers and we have always loved both parks but Disney edged in the lead...until our past trip. We haven't been to Orlando for a few years and were surprised at a few ways Disney had dropped behind. Maybe the Christmas crowds were too much for Disney to handle this Christmas just gone, but multiple restrooms we encountered were dirty, those at Universal we encountered were not. Characters at Disney just wanted to sign autographs, pose and move on, those at Universal interacted more with the kids (mine and others around us)and make the experience more pleasurable. On asking each member of my family which area they preferred more this trip - it was Universal Orlando each time, which was a first for us!


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Chelsea XI: Cech; Azpilicueta, Christensen, Zouma, Filipe Luis; Mikel, Ramires; Willian, Schurrle, Torres; Drogba.
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Stylist: Kendall SunigaRating:
I hadn't gotten a haircut in over two years because my mother always forced me to go to her stylist, who really just does not understand curly hair or how to cut it. Every time I've had haircuts in the past, I've cried because I always felt my hair was ruined afterwards. This was the first time I've walked out of a hair salon with a genuine smile.
Not only is Kendall the friendliest, sweetest stylist you'll ever meet - she knows how to cut curly hair and she knows the right products to use. I was so nervous about cutting my hair but she talked to me through the whole process and just radiated positive energy. She trimmed my split ends (yes - TRIMMED - not cut 3 inches off!! Just trimmed!!) and she gave me bangs and I love them. I feel good with my haircut. I don't get my hair cut often, but the next time I do, you better believe I'm booking with Kendall.
And be sure to call her soon cause she books up fast!!! :)
Stylist: Kendall SunigaRating:
KENDALL IS THE BEST. I'll never let anyone touch my hair again! Kendall is sweet, professional, and so talented! She is worth every cent. She used to be at Re:Vive Salon in Fashion Valley, but I tracked her down at the Lighthouse and I'm a customer for life! Kendall taught me how to keep my hair healthy and how to style it and make it look amazing.
Tip for buying DevaCurl products: go to Empire Beauty Supply down the street from The Lighthouse Salon. Deva products are buy 2, get one free. I bought a 32oz No Poo and 32oz One Condition for $85 with tax, got a 32oz Arc AnGEL for free ($40 value). If you're a Bank of America customer, check their Cash Back deals and add Empire Beauty Supply to get an extra 15% deposited back to your checking account! With that discount, I paid about $24 per item!
Stylist: Kendall SunigaRating:
Kendall is absolutely wonderful!!!
A few years ago, I used to get Japanese Straightening done on my hair because I hated my curls. But one day I saw my little curly roots and I decided I would give them a second chance. I am so glad I'm a curly girl again, but more importantly, I am SO glad that I found Kendall.
Kendall taught me how to love my natural hair. She was as friendly with my curls as she was with me. I had bad experiences in the past with hairdressers, so this was the first time I really loved the experience and the result!
Kendall has perfected the Deva Curl method and uses their products. She actually teaches you how to use the products and why they're so good for curly hair. She is absolutely delightful to talk with, too! She's very friendly and lovely and makes you feel like you're at home. She also gives an amaaazing head massage when she washes your hair–what a treat!
I've been returning to Kendall for all of my curly hair needs. She has just given me the single most awesome pixie cut I have ever seen in my entire life (and she understood all my blabbering about what exactly I wanted, how often do hairdressers give you EXACTLY what you want?!) and I will forever be a loyal Kendall curly girl!!! Thank you for everything Kendall!! <3
Based on the volume of reviews, I booked an appointment a couple months back and was really unimpressed with the result. The dry cut with my curl type, just makes it incredibly frizzy. Which leaves it impossible to determine how my hair will respond when it gets wet and re-styled. Okay, I figured she would then shampoo and cut the rest of the hair wet to even out the cutting she started with. Nope. She went straight to styling it without paying any mind to the way that I told her I styled it. She did the late-90's Seventeen magazine styling method of 1 leave-in product, twirling 1-inch sections around the fingers, and then diffusing. With my curl type, that just weighs the hair down to the bottom, eliminates my natural S-shaped curl and leaves it really frizzy. She then went on to continue dry cutting the style she had just put in. The end result was this misshapen apple, that had a really short top layer and a long-ish bottom layer. I ended up going home and cutting more layers into the style myself just so that I could feel good about leaving my house.
I guess if you haven't quite figured out what your own hair type does well, then this might be an okay place to start. But if you want a specific shape other than apple (you know, something a little more modern), you'll need to head elsewhere.
Stylist: AnisaRating:
This is the first salon I've been to for my curly/coily hair. I needed a haircut bad because of my heat damage; Anisa was my stylist. She is very knowledgeable about curly hair and she's licensed in Deva curl products which she used on my hair. I like the shampoo she used and the conditioner. She cut my hair also but she wasn't exactly sure how I wanted to style it since my hair is thick and plus I'm in the military so I have to wear my hair a certain way. Right now, I have a asymmetrical Bob that's really cute but I'm not used to short hair so I'm having issues dealing with it. Anisa is a really good stylist and she worked with my hair and she listened to what I wanted but I believe I need to understand my hair better before I go to a stylist.
Stylist: Kendall SunigaRating:
I am so fortunate that I happened upon this site looking for products for my type 2C hair (didn't know there were 'types'), and learned about the 'curly girl' haircut, and how that made all the difference. After reading reviews and finding my comfort level with pricing, I decided to go with Kendall and Revive Salon. I am sooooo happy to have found her! Not only is Kendall friendly, easy going, and professional, this girl really knows what she's doing. The special cut, setting with clips, and Deva products make all the difference in the world. I used to straighten my hair (would take a while and never look as good as the stylist did it), or let it go natural, but had to deal with a lot of frizz and not much style. Now, I've got beautiful, defined locks and get more compliments on my hair than ever before! I have not used a blow dryer or straightened my hair since having this cut. Kendall is also very good with hair color, I get highlights and base color. I would not hesitate to recommend her to others.
Stylist: KearaRating:
So, i got a hair cut the other day. I originally wanted to get my hair cut with Kendall, (i had a hair cut with her before and loved it) but she was out of town and so they set me up with Keara. Keara was ok as a stylist. She was knowledgeable as about curly hair and the DevaCurl brand. so I liked that. She cut my hair alright, i did just go for a trim because my ends were really bad. She did tell me that she has been cutting curly hair for about a year, and since Kendall has been very busy with curly hair clients they thought 2 stylist would even the load. Anyway I guess the only thing i didn't like about keara was that she diffused my hair ( with the deva curl blowdryer thing) but i haven't used heat on my hair iin forever so i wasn't really up for that. anyway. thats about it.. Shes alright but i like Kendall better. She just seemed more passionate about curly hair.
Stylist: Kendall SunigaRating:
I'm a long-time lurker on this website, but I made an account so that I could let other San Diego curly girls know about Kendall. I got blonde highlights and a cut with Kendall this Friday. I came in with fine, limp, mousey 2c-ish hair. I had been following a mod-CG method and thought that I had gotten my hair to about as good as it could be. Kendall transformed it into a beautiful mass of fat, defined blonde curls! I thought maybe they just looked so good because she had styled them, but my new post-Kendall hair seems like it's here to stay. Partly that's because of the cut she gave me (goodbye, sad stringy ends!), but also because she spent a lot of time showing me how to style my hair properly (I wasn't too far of the mark, but there were some important aspects of my routine that needed tweaking). This is definitely the best my hair has ever looked, and I've never seen it like this before -- I guess I didn't know what my hair could do! Kendall does an amazing job and will make sure you know how to keep getting the curls that she creates at Revive.
Stylist: Kendall SunigaRating:
The scale only goes to 5!?? That's not right. It needs to be at least 10, because Kendal is fantastic. Not only did she give me a rockstar haircut (LOOK, it has real curls again!), but she told me how to do it for myself at home. I can't tell you how many of my friends have said, "I had this great haircut...but then couldn't make it look like that ever again!" Step by step, she gave me tips and tricks for creating and maintaining curls. And while she talked about the DevaCurl (answering all my questions), she didn't hard-sell the products at all. I'm super-excited - this isn't like just getting a haircut, this is like getting NEW HAIR. I will definitely tell all my curly friends about Kendall.
Stylist: KendallRating:
I just have to echo the other positive reviews in saying this is the best haircut I have ever had. Kendall understood my "curly on top/ wavy in the back" dilemma and my hair has a great shape. Her styling techniques have also been incredibly helpful. I thought I just had to live with my halo of frizz, but now my curls are really smooth and well defined, and it has been several weeks since I got the cut. It was the priciest haircut I have ever gotten, but it is sooo worth it.
Stylist: Kendall SunigaRating:
I got my first curly girl haircut from Kendall and I couldn't be happier with it. She really knows her stuff and talks you through the whole process. She showed me how to wash, condition, and style my 2C hair. She also walked me through styling second day hair. I've never left a salon confident that I would be able to recreate the style at home until this cut. The salon itself is really nice and Kendall was very friendly. I highly recommend both her and the salon, especially if you are new to styling your curls naturally.
Stylist: Kendall SunigaRating:
Don't let this young lady's age fool you-she's a genius at cutting and styling curly hair. I have very fine, gray, type 2C-3A hair which tends to frizz. She takes her time attending to every strand, then washing and conditioning my hair. She styles it beautifully, and I don't have to worry about not being able to work with it myself. The cut "holds" until my next visit with her. I can't recommend her enough!
Stylist: Kendall SunigaRating:
For years I been getting cuts where I look like I have shelves. When I would go home I usually would cut my one bottom layer off to minimize the tragedy. Let alone the old stylist always told me how awful my hair was and how I needed to staighten it. When I went to Kendall she explained to me exaclty what she was doing and why. It all made sense I felt enlightened. She knew what she was doing and fixed years of bad hair cuts. I walked out of there so happy and now I wear my hair down all the time. My hair is not trapped in ponytail prison. I get compliments all the time.
Stylist: KendallRating:
Kendall gave me the best haircut I have ever had! My curls have never looked so good. She was very friendly and easy to talk to, and she talked me through every step of what she was doing. It was different than any cut I've had before, and the results were just amazing. Highly recommend!
Stylist: AnonymousRating:
I jus love my new haircut. My fear of the hair salon was cured by Kendall after giving me a successful cut n color this evening. What all the reviewers said about her are all true. She is simply amazing. Thnx n more power to you Kendall.
Stylist: Kendall SunigaRating:
I am a first time client at Re:vive and I chose this salon because of their Deva Certified curl specialist, Kendall. I have had a number of traumatic haircuts, but my appointment with Kendall was such a breath of fresh hair. She was ready for me on time. It's evident that she is very knowledgeable about curly hair. She kept me informed so that I knew what she was doing and why she was doing it every step of the way. She showed me how to properly care for and style my hair and what types of products I should be using. It was very clear that she really cared about her clients and was passionate about the work she did. She was also just a very nice person and easy to talk to. I love my haircut and my hair looks and feels probably the best it has ever felt in its natural state. Even though I felt like she was very thorough and really took her time, she still finished my appointment within the two-hour timeframe given to me when I called to schedule it. I would recommend Kendall even if I had straight hair just because of the level of service she provided. She did inform me that she does straight haired clients as well! As for the salon itself, it's clean, organized, deceptively large, and the decor's nice. The girls at the front desk were personable and even reminded me about the $10 off coupon from their website that I had mentioned back when I called to make the appointment weeks earlier. I will definitely re-schedule with Kendall the next time I am due for a haircut and I am considering taking advantage of some of their spa services as well. If you have curly hair, do yourself a favor and make an appointment.
Stylist: KendallRating:
I went to Kendall to cut my 3a chin length hair. I wanted a short cut that showed off my curls but had a little bit of edge to it. I went for a consultation to be sure she was comfortable cutting a cut that was not a traditional curly cut. I brought a few pictures to give her an idea of what I liked. She told me she was up for the task so I scheduled an appointment for the next day. As soon as she started cutting, she seemed tentative and unsure of how she would cut my hair. She kept stopping to look at the photos (I assume to be sure she was getting it just right). By the end of the appointment, my hair looked nothing like the picture and my curl formation looked worse than when I arrived. I expressed my concern and she seemed like she felt bad about it, but she didn't know how to fix it. She offered to try to fix it, but at that point I was afraid it would only look worse. I told her I'd go home and wash it and see if the curls bounced back. Well, they never did. She did give me her personal email and told me to let her know if there was anything she could do to fix it. I didn't want to go back since it was already short and I was afraid additional cutting would impact the curls even more. When I went to another curly stylist when I was ready for another cut, he said the ends were over texturized which is a killer for curly hair. I never saw Kendall texturize my hair so it must be the cutting technique that she used. She cut it dry and cut into sections to shape it. Maybe she just didn't get a chance to go back and snip off all the uneven ends. Kendall is a very sweet girl and was enjoyable to talk to during the appointment. She follows the curly girl routine and uses Deva products; she even gave me some hair clips to use at home. The shampoo was very nice and the head massage was relaxing. I'm not trying to bash her and I know she tried to make it right. Based on the other reviews, she probably does a good job on traditional one length hair, but I can't recommend her for a short edgy curly cut.
Stylist: Kendall SunigaRating:
I have now gone to Kendall Suniga, a curly girl expert at Revive Salon & Spa, for two haircuts. Both experiences were very positive in every way. Kendall is warm and friendly and very easy to talk to. She listens carefully to what you want and makes sure that the two of you are on the same page before the haircut begins. She cuts hair curl by curl when it's dry. Then as she washes, uses styling products and dries your hair, Kendall explains step by step what she is doing. She uses deva products and recommends certain ones based on the texture of your hair. The first time that I went to Kendall, I got three compliments on my hair that week and it had been a long time since that had happened! On each occasion, as I was leaving the salon, I wish that I had brought along a camera so that someone could take a picture of me. My curls look much more defined and stylish than they used to. It is taking me a while to get used to the new styling techniques and to the deva products. To be honest, I like some of the products better than others. I have very fine, 3A type curls, and chin length hair so I need volume. Kendall was open and accepting when I told her that I mix some of the Living Proof Products with the Deva products because that seems to work better for me. The bottom line is that Kendall wants each of her clients to like their curly hair and to be happy when they leave the salon. She is willing to take as much time as needed to make sure that happens. I am happy to recommend her, because I think she is great. However, kiddingly I told her that I hope she doesn't end up getting so busy that she can't fit me in.
Stylist: Kendall SunigaRating:
For so many years I thought I knew what I was doing with my curls, and I was pretty happy with my hair. But...I had no idea how amazing my curls look until I met Kendall - she is wonderful! I've noticed three major differences in my hair since she started cutting it several months ago. 1. That silly "shelf" look is NO MORE! Most of you curly girls should know what I'm talking about. Have you ever had layers cut and wondered why your they seem to stop abruptly in shelf-like patterns, never really blending in with the rest of your hair? I assumed this was a consequence of having layers cut on curly hair. WRONG! I can now wear it down or in a ponytail and I don't feel like a mushroom. 2. Length! I've always wanted hair that grew well beyond my shoulders and down my back, but every few months I had to chop it off. I would know I was ready for a cut when the curls seemed to straighten out. In reality, the weight of the hair was pulling the curls out and I was left with wavy/straight hair on top and a few ringlets at the bottom. Again, I needed those perfect layers. Now I've got them, along with the super long hair I always wanted! 3. No Frizz! Her styling technique is simple and fool-proof. She's great at recommending products and explaining how to manage your curls from the shower to the blow dryer, and all throughout the day! I highly recommend Kendall. She is a Deva Certified Curl Specialist and she has trained with the best of the best in New York City. She is extremely knowledgeable and can handle curls on clients of all ages with various hair types. Plus, she makes me feel like Julia Roberts' in Pretty Woman - only not a redhead. Give her a call. You will be very pleased with the outcome :)
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Kendall was wonderful.....I went to SanDiego for a business trip, I am from New Hampshire, two and half hours north of Boston. Before I left for this trip I researched where I could get my curly hair styled and colored. I found That Kendall had got some great reviews, so I took a chance and book and apointment with Kendall at revive salon. It was the best choice I could have made. Kendall is very smart when it comes to hair color style and curly hair. She went to the best school and learned all the techniques and lastest ways to deal with curly hair in a simple way. I loved what she had done to my hair. Kendall is very knowledgable and filled with great information when it comes to keeping your hair and scalp healthy. I cant wait to go back to San Diego and Book another appointment with Kendall. Thank you Kendall. Your Great!!!! Hope to see you soon, Toni
Stylist: Kendall SunigaRating:
Kendall came recommended through a friend of mine that struggles with very curly hair, just like me. I was so impressed with the knowledge that Kendall was able to share with me about how much damage I was doing to my hair. She truly knows her stuff and was willing to share her techniques throughout my time with her. I really felt as though she was a true hair consultant. She cut my hair when it was dry, curl by curl, paying close attention to the way each strand lies naturally. She taught me easy ways to style my hair and tame the frizz; I didn't think it was possible to have frizz-less curls! Her process is simple and effective- I can now, style my own hair easily and without the harsh products that I used before. Her techniques have saved me time and my hair feels healthier than ever. Kendall was great and I would recommend her to anyone..curly hair or not!
Stylist: Kendall
Revive has a curly hair expert, Kendall who is fabulous at cutting curly hair. She cuts the hair curl by curl because every curl is different! She won't "chop" your hair so it is short if you want to keep the length as this happens when you go to a stylist who does not specialize in curls. She actually has a special certification in curly hair and has trained in the art of curly hair cutting!
Stylist: Kendall Suniga
AMAZING!!!!! I have always lived in fear of my own curls unitl I met Kendall; she takes her time to really teach you everything about how to make your curls gorgeous. When you get a haricut from Kendall its not just a cut its an education on how you can repeat what she makes look like magic. I am always fighting frizz and as for having structured beautiful curls it was impossible. But Kendall showed me all the steps to truly make them hold their form and also not leave my hair looking crunchy. She has changed the way i feel about my curly hair and she will definitely see me again :).
Stylist: Kendall Suniga
I recently went to Kendall after hearing that Revive Salon has curl specialists. She was GREAT! I consider my hair type a 2b. It is really frizzy on the top and curly underneath....I could never quite style it right so I always ended up straightening it...which was doing some serious damage to my hair. Whenever I would try and wear it curly it would go flat in a couple hours. Kendall changed all that! She gave me a cut that helped accentuate my natural curls and styled it in a way that got rid of all the frizz. I have never seen my curls so bouncy and full of volume! This girl knows her curls! I have never had a stylist transform my hair like this before! She also took the time to teach me how to take care of my curls and showed me the best products to use for my hair type. Now I show off my curls every day and get tons of compliments! My whole experience with Kendall was great. She not only gave me the best hair cut I have ever had but a great head massage too! I have found my curl specialist! :)
Stylist: Kendall Suniga
I came to Kendall to ask her to correct a botched haircut I got from another salon, and I was pleasantly surprised to find out that she was a curl specialist! She took her time and gave me a great cut. She explained how to take care of my hair. Kendall also made great conversation and you can tell she likes what she is doing. It shows in the quality of her work. I already made my next appointment. I think her cut was a great deal at $65. Kendall gave me the bouncy 3c curls I wanted!


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I inherited this car from my Aunt. It sat for more than a year with a bad head gasket (fixed) and leaky right rear tire which was flat much of the time. I re-mounted and balanced all the tires (Michelin Symmetry) myself; they balanced well on the machine but there's still a flat spot or balance problem somewhere among them that shows up on the highway. Tread looks excellent but they'll be ten years old come spring. A new set is in order.
I've never bought tires for a car like this, or with anything but price as the top priority. This car will be used for business, and a quiet, smooth ride is now the essential issue. Michelin is an obvious choice, but I'd like to know that my options are. Any input?


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From NewsOK.com (thanks to MartzMimic for the heads up):
"The Oklahoma City Thunder mascot will be a bison and will be unveiled at the Thunder's Feb. 17 home game against the New Orleans Hornets, sources have confirmed."
I'm happy. As soon as I heard the name was going to be Thunder, this is what I thought an appropriate mascot would be. It made sense, it tied to the state and it could be really cool. I have a feeling that the name will be something like Bolt (Bolt the Bison sounds good, right?), and I'm relieved this is the direction they decided to go. They'll have to be careful not to steal Bennie the Bull's look and make sure they have a good design that's original and clever. Let's just hope they stick with traditional bison colors and make the "base color" brown, gray or black and not Thunder blue fur with an orange/red nose and yellow horns. That would be bad.
And if you're wondering what the difference between a bison and a buffalo is, a bison is what we traditionally think of as a buffalo. A bison is the big, hairy animal that's found in the Midwest. A buffalo is traditionally found in Africa and Asia. So we've got the correct term here. Take that Colorado!


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Best comedy 2013: New York's booming scene in a nutshell
Discover the best comedy Gotham has to offer, meet the scene's most promising new faces, and check in with the headliners at this year's New York Comedy Festival
Mon Nov 5 2012
To get the best comedy in New York, you don't have to look far. Some of the most exciting shows this fall happen during the tenth annual New York Comedy Festival, of course, but there's just as much going on in the city's dedicated comedy clubs, theaters and back rooms of bars. Click below to get our take on some of New York's up-and-coming faces, hear from the NYCF headliners, pick up on the story of comedic storytelling, and check in with our cover boy, the future Fox sitcom star John Mulaney.
When is the New York Comedy Festival?
The New York Comedy Festival, which was organized for the first time in 2004 by Caroline Hirsch and the team from Times Square comedy club Carolines on Broadway, takes place from November 5, 2013 to November 10, 2013.
Best comedy of 2013
Best comedy theaters in NYC
Carolines on Broadway
- Rated as: 5/5
- Price band: 4/4
- Critics choice
- 1626 Broadway, (between 49th and 50th Sts)
Comedy Cellar
- Rated as: 5/5
- Price band: 2/4
- Critics choice
- 117 MacDougal St, (between Bleecker and W 3rd Sts)
The Creek and the Cave
- Price band: 1/4
- 10-93 Jackson Ave, (at 49th Ave)
Gotham Comedy Club
- Price band: 2/4
- 208 W 23rd St, (between Seventh and Eighth Aves)
Best comedy 2013: Free shows
Gandhi, Is That You?
- Critics choice
- Free
- Lucky Jack's 129 Orchard St, between Delancey and Rivington Sts
- Wed Feb 3 - Wed Dec 28
- Alligator Lounge 600 Metropolitan Ave, between Leonard and Lorimer Sts
- Tue Feb 9 - Tue Dec 27
Iron Lady
- Critics choice
- Free
- Tender Trap 66 Greenpoint Ave, between Havemeyer and Roebling Sts, 11222
- Tue Feb 16 - Tue Apr 19
Tompkins Square Park
- Free
- 7th to 10th Sts between Aves A and B, 10009
Best comedy 2013: Cheap shows
Night Train with Wyatt Cenac
- Price band: 1/4
- Critics choice
- Littlefield 622 DeGraw St, between Third and Fourth Aves
- Wed Feb 3 - Wed Dec 21
- Price band: 1/4
- Critics choice
- Slipper Room 167 Orchard St, at Stanton St
- Tue Feb 9 - Tue Mar 1


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Brown, A. D., 2009. Organizational identity. In: Clegg, C. and Cooper, C., eds. The Sage Handbook of Organizational Behavior, Volume 2. London, U. K.: Sage, pp. 175-191.
Brown, A. D., 2008. Identity. In: Gabriel, Y., ed. Organizing Words. Oxford, U. K.: Oxford University Press, pp. 136-137.
Brown, A. D., 2008. Managing understandings:politics, symbolism, niche marketing and the quest for legitimacy in IT implementation. In: Dingwall, R., ed. Qualitative Health Research. London, U. K.: Sage Publications, pp. 134-149. (Fundamentals of Applied Research)
Brown, A. D., 2008. Narcissism. In: Clegg, S. R. and Bailey, J. R., eds. International Encyclopedia of Organization Studies, Volume 3, M-O. Thousand Oaks, U. S. A.: Sage, pp. 941-944.
Brown, A. D., 2008. Organizational identity. In: Clegg, S. R. and Bailey, J. R., eds. International Encyclopedia of Organization Studies, Volume 3, M-O. Thousand Oaks, U. S. A.: Sage, pp. 1077-1080.
Humphreys, M. and Brown, A. D., 2007. Narratives of organizational identity and identification:a case study of hegemony and resistance. In: Minahan, S. and Cox, J. W., eds. The Aesthetic Turn in Management. Aldershot, U. K.: Ashgate Publishing, pp. 279-305. (The International Library of Essays on Business and Management)
Thornborrow, T. and Brown, A. D., 2007. Utrinque paratus[1]: A case study of discourse and identity in the British parachute regiment. In: Academy of Management 2007 Annual Meeting: Doing Well by Doing Good, AOM 2007. Academy of Management.
Humphreys, M., Gurney, P. M. and Brown, A. D., 2006. Reminiscing in tempo:a story of stories. In: Kornberger, M. and Gudergan, S., eds. Only Connect. Denmark: Copenhagen Business School Press, pp. 70-87. (Advances in Organization Studies)
Brown, A. D., 2017. Making sense of the war in Afghanistan. Critical Perspectives on Accounting
Brown, A., 2017. Forthcoming. Identity Work and Organizational Identification. International Journal of Management Reviews
Boussebaa, M. and Brown, A. D., 2017. Englishization, identity regulation and imperialism. Organization Studies, 38 (1), pp. 7-29.
Brown, A., Bardon, T. and Peze, S., 2016. Forthcoming. Identity Regulation, Identity Work and Phronesis. Human Relations
Brown, A. and Huber, G., 2016. Forthcoming. Identity Work, Humour and Disciplinary Power. Organization Studies
Colville, I., Pye, A. and Brown, A. D., 2016. Sensemaking processes and Weickarious learning. Management Learning, 47 (1), DOI: 10.1177/1350507615616542.
Brown, A. D. and Coupland, C., 2015. Identity threats, identity work, and elite professionals. Organization Studies, 36 (10), pp. 1315-1336.
Brown, A. D., Colville, I. and Pye, A., 2015. Making sense of sensemaking in organization studies. Organization Studies, 36 (2), pp. 265-277.
Brown, A. D., 2015. Identities and identity work in organizations. International Journal of Management Reviews, 17 (1), pp. 20-40.
Toyoki, S. and Brown, A. D., 2014. Stigma, identity and power:Managing stigmatized identities through discourse. Human Relations, 67 (6), pp. 715-737.
Brown, A. D. and Thompson, E. R., 2013. A narrative approach to strategy-as-practice. Business History, 55 (7), pp. 1143-1167.
Brown, A. D. and Toyoki, S., 2013. Identity work and legitimacy. Organization Studies, 34 (7), pp. 875-896.
He, H. and Brown, A.D., 2013. Organizational identity and organizational identification:A review of the literature and suggestions for future research. Group and Organization Management, 38 (1), pp. 3-35.
Coupland, C. and Brown, A. D., 2012. Identities in action:Processes and outcomes. Scandinavian Journal of Management, 28 (1), pp. 1-4.
Brown, A. D., Ainsworth, S. and Grant, D., 2012. The rhetoric of institutional change. Organization Studies, 33 (3), pp. 297-321.
Lewis, M. A. and Brown, A., 2012. How different is professional service operations management? Journal of Operations Management, 30 (1-2), pp. 1-11.
Eubanks, D. L., Brown, A. D. and Ybema, S., 2012. Leadership, identity, and ethics. Journal of Business Ethics, 107 (1), pp. 1-3.
Patriotta, G. and Brown, A. D., 2011. Sensemaking, metaphors and performance evaluation. Scandinavian Journal of Management, 27 (1), pp. 34-43.
Greenwood, R., Brown, A. D., Lounsbury, M. and Wilson, D., 2010. Organization studies 30th anniversary special issue. Organization Studies, 31 (6), pp. 653-658.
Brown, A. D., Kornberger, M., Clegg, S. R. and Carter, C., 2010. 'Invisible walls' and 'silent hierarchies':a case study of power relations in an architecture firm. Human Relations, 63 (4), pp. 525-549.
Thornborrow, T. and Brown, A. D., 2009. 'Being Regimented':aspiration, discipline and identity work in the British Parachute Regiment. Organization Studies, 30 (4), pp. 355-376.
Clarke, C. A., Brown, A. D. and Hope Hailey, V., 2009. Working identities? Antagonistic discursive resources and managerial identity. Human Relations, 62 (3), pp. 323-352.
Sillince, J. A. A. and Brown, A. D., 2009. Multiple organizational identities and legitimacy:the rhetoric of police websites. Human Relations, 62 (12), pp. 1829-1856.
Brown, A. D., Gabriel, Y. and Gherardi, S., 2009. Storytelling and change:an unfolding story. Organization, 16 (3), pp. 323-333.
Brown, A. D., Stacey, P. and Nandhakumar, J., 2008. Making sense of sensemaking narratives. Human Relations, 61 (8), pp. 1035-1062.
Coupland, C., Brown, A. D., Daniels, K. and Humphreys, M., 2008. Saying it with feeling:analysing speakable emotions. Human Relations, 61 (3), pp. 327-353.
Humphreys, M. and Brown, A. D., 2008. An analysis of corporate social responsibility at credit line:a narrative approach. Journal of Business Ethics, 80 (3), pp. 403-418.
Courpasson, D., Arellano-Gault, D., Brown, A. and Lounsbury, M., 2008. Organization studies on the look-out? Being read, being listened to. Organization Studies, 29 (11), pp. 1383-1390.
Kornberger, M. and Brown, A. D., 2007. Ethics as a discursive resource for identity work. Human Relations, 60 (3), pp. 497-518.
Brown, A. D., 2006. A narrative approach to collective identities. Journal of Management Studies, 43 (4), pp. 731-753.
Brown, A. D., Sutcliffe, K. M. and Putnam, L. L., 2006. Introduction to the special issue 'Making sense of organizing: in honor of Karl Weick'. Organization Studies, 27 (11), p. 1578.
Brown, A. D. and Humphreys, M., 2006. Organizational identity and place:a discursive exploration of hegemony and resistance. Journal of Management Studies, 43 (2), pp. 231-257.
Brown, A. D., 2005. Making sense of the collapse of Barings Bank. Human Relations, 58 (12), pp. 1579-1604.
Brown, A. D., Humphreys, M. and Gurney, P. M., 2005. Narrative, identity and change:a case study of Laskarina holidays. Journal of Organizational Change Management, 18 (4), pp. 312-326.
Rhodes, C. and Brown, A. D., 2005. Narrative, organizations and research. International Journal of Management Reviews, 7 (3), pp. 167-188.
Brown, A. D. and Coupland, C., 2005. Sounds of silence:graduate trainees, hegemony and resistance. Organization Studies, 26 (7), pp. 1049-1069.
Rhodes, C. and Brown, A. D., 2005. Writing responsibly:narrative fiction and organization studies. Organization, 12 (4), pp. 505-529.
Brown, A. D., 2004. Authoritative sensemaking in a public inquiry report. Organization Studies, 25 (1), pp. 95-112.
Coupland, C. and Brown, A. D., 2004. Constructing organizational identities on the web:a case study of Royal Dutch/Shell. Journal of Management Studies, 41 (8), pp. 1325-1347.
Lam, S. S. K., Schaubroeck, J. and Brown, A. D., 2004. Esteem maintenance among groups:laboratory and field studies of group performance cognitions. Organizational Behaviour and Human Decision Processes, 94 (2), pp. 86-101.
Currie, G. and Brown, A. D., 2003. A narratological approach to understanding processes of organizing in a UK hospital. Human Relations, 56 (5), pp. 563-586.
Brown, A. D. and Humphreys, M., 2003. Epic and tragic tales:making sense of change. Journal of Applied Behavioral Science, 39 (2), pp. 121-144.
Humphreys, M., Brown, A. D. and Hatch, M. J., 2003. Is ethnography jazz? Organization, 10 (1), pp. 5-31.
Humphreys, M. and Brown, A. D., 2002. Dress and identity:a Turkish case study. Journal of Management Studies, 39 (7), pp. 927-952.
Humphreys, M. and Brown, A. D., 2002. Narratives of organizational identity and identification:a case study of hegemony and resistance. Organization Studies, 23 (3), pp. 421-447.
Brown, A. D. and Humphreys, M., 2002. Nostalgia and the narrativization of identity:a Turkish case study. British Journal of Management, 13 (2), pp. 141-159.
Brown, A. D., 2001. Organization studies and identity:towards a research agenda. Human Relations, 54 (1), pp. 113-121.
Brown, A. D., 2000. Making sense of inquiry sensemaking. Journal of Management Studies, 37 (1), pp. 45-75.


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It`s round 3 of the amateur mma trials today, I`ll be there with some of the guys so if you`re going good luck.
It`s round 3 of the amateur mma trials today, I`ll be there with some of the guys so if you`re going good luck.
Gutted, as we were leaving we become aware that no one got any confirmation letters for the event.
I asked my friend who sent the cheque off if it`d been cashed and he said no.
It doesn`t look as though our forms ect arrived and we can`t contact the organisers to see if we are on the cometitors list so were not going.
Here`s the info http://www.mmauniverse.com/events/SS6611
Some of my guy`s would of qualified for the end of year finals as long as they competed today.
Gutted for them.
Just got back, awesome day. Won 1 and lost two but never mind at least i got some more experiance at compation. Well done to all the bushio boys good fights all round. Well done to the guys from ospray as well.
"Bearing down upon a path we chose
Chosen from the start to live different rules"
Rob Flynn
I`m jealous now
Not meaning to rub it in Bri, but it was a great day. The most organised event I have ever been to or taken part in. Everything seem to run like clockwork and I think win, lose or draw it was an excellent event for all of us to be part of.
Well done to all the Bushido lads, Leon, Andy P, Andy D and Craig, you all did the gym proud
Sports Massage Therapist @ www.nottingham-massage.com. Available at Bushido MMA.


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The Razorbacks needed an extra five minutes in both meetings this year, but came away with a pair of upset wins over the Wildcats that may have kept their NCAA Tournament hopes alive.
The first came on Jan. 14 in Fayetteville, an 87-85 victory on a last-second rebound dunk by Michael Qualls. The latest came Thursday night in Lexington in slightly less dramatic fashion, a 71-67 triumph highlighted by a 16-for-16 night at the free throw line by the Razorbacks to deliver their first win at Rupp Arena since 1994.
Rashad Madden 12, Coty Clark 11 and Anthlon Bell 10 – while two others, Bobby Portis and Alandise Harris, came up with nine and eight points, respectively, in an impressive team win.
The Razorbacks held Kentucky to 34 percent shooting from the field and forced 18 turnovers leading to 21 points for the winners.
"What a great ball game," said Arkansas coach Mike Anderson, who has a 4-2 record versus UK since taking over the Razorback program. "It wasn't a thing of beauty from a shooting standpoint, (but) there was outstanding defensive play tonight. Neither team wanted to give in to the other team, and it took overtime.
"If you have watched us play basketball this year, you would know that we have played in many games like this. It was good to see us come out on the right side of the ledger. It was a gutty performance by our guys."
It was the fourth overtime contest in SEC play for Arkansas, who won both matchups with UK but lost to Florida and Georgia in the extra period.
The Arkansas win clinched the SEC regular season championship outright for new AP No. 1 Florida, who won Feb. 15 in Lexington and remains undefeated in league play with three games remaining. No. 17 Kentucky (21-7, 11-4) lost for only the fourth time in 86 games under coach John Calipari at Rupp Arena.
"They beat us to loose balls. We missed 10 one-foot shots. We missed all the free throws that mattered," said a despondent Calipari. "We have a lead late, and we're leaving timeouts not executing… We took two steps back today."
Asked if he's tiring of questions about whether his team is "turning the corner" or getting "over the hump," UK freshman forward Julius Randle said: "I don't know if it's about me being tired of answering the question. I just want to see us reach our potential. We are not where we need to be right now."
It may have been a crucial loss for Kentucky's NCAA seeding prospects. The Wildcats had been hovering around the 4-5 line for most of the new year, but could slide into treacherous 7-10 territory with a game remaining at Florida and the SEC Tournament still on the slate.
The Wildcats trailed most of the game and by as many as 12 in the first half, but battled back within 37-30 at halftime. With the help of a 14-2 run, Kentucky tied the game at 52 with 6:00 to go in regulation and surged ahead by five moments later.
Kentucky's James Young and Willie Cauley-Stein tried to deter a shot by Arkansas' Rashad Madden. (AllWildcats Photo by Jeff Drummond.)
Kentucky got a game-high 16 points and 13 rebounds (9 offensive) from sophomore center Willie Cauley-Stein in one of his better all-around performances of the season. He was a big part of a 47-38 rebounding advantage and 19 second-chance points for the Cats.
"Willie Cauley-Stein, I think, was single-handedly keeping Kentucky in the game," Anderson said.
"Willie was good," Calipari said. "Willie tried. Offensively rebounded, went after balls, blocked shots, had a presence. Again, this may have been a 15- or 18-point game if Willie wasn't in there."
Asked about the bittersweet feeling, Cauley-Stein said: "Just forget it and move on. There's not much you can do about it. There's no reason to soak in it, just remember the feeling. It's getting too close to crunch time."
Randle added his 15th double-double (14 points, 10 rebounds) for the Cats, while Andrew Harrison and James Young added 14 points and 11 points, respectively. But Calipari conceded that some of his key players (Randle 40 minutes, 39 and 38 for Harrison twins) played too long and suffered from fatigue late in the game.
And the UK boss wasn't impressed by his backcourt's scoring figures.
"Our guards didn't play well," Calipari said. "I mean, you could say shooting. I could tell you dribbling. We had three guys that had 11 turnovers between them. So our guard play was horrendous today."
• Kentucky leads the all-time series with Arkansas 25-11, including 12-3 in Lexington. It was the Razorbacks' first win at Rupp Arena since their 1994 NCAA championship season.
• UK was coming off an overtime win over LSU on Saturday. The last time the Cats played back-to-back overtime games was Dec. 9 and Dec. 16, 1978, when they beat Kansas at home and lost the following game at Indiana.
• The last time UK had overtime games against the same opponent in a season was 2010 against Mississippi State, winning at Starkville and again in the SEC Tournament in Nashville.
• The Cats got two double-doubles for the first time since Nov. 19 against Texas-Arlington..
• UK returns to action Saturday at South Carolina (10-18, 3-12 SEC). Tipoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. ET on ESPN.
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Frost & Sullivan: APAC Decorative Coatings Market to Experience Dynamic Shifts between 2010 and 2012
Increasing Infrastructure Investment and the ASEAN Integration to Heighten the APAC Region's Growth Potential
New analysis from Frost & Sullivan,Competitive Benchmarking of Decorative Coatings Companies in Asia Pacific recorded market revenue of US$14.10 billion in 2010, which is likely to reach US$18.20 billion by 2012. Growth is expected to be stable with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.5 per cent.
Leading decorative coatings companies are eyeing the APAC region, as it shows tremendous potential with double-digit growth rates.Meanwhile, the equally low domestic consumption indicates vast untapped potential.
Current price escalation trends, however, could lead to market stagnation or replacement by alternate materials. Further, some countries have distinct methods of device classifications and their processes may not be transparent, making it hard for international decorative coatings companies to conduct business therein.
"International market penetration will be challenging due to the current political tensions, fluctuating currencies, disasters in Indonesia and Japan, and the complicated regulatory processes," notes Frost & Sullivan Consulting Analyst Raja Izzuddin. "In addition, the APAC decorative coatings market is likely to be affected by the continued economic uncertainty,volatile oil prices, and the limited supply of key raw materials in the APAC and the rest of the world."
On the other hand, rising environmental awareness and the demand from the middle-class population in the Asia Pacific have popularized environment-
"The APAC decorative coatings companies will benefit from strategic partnerships and joint ventures with strong local companies and key suppliers," notes Izzuddin. "Such associations will usher in new technologies, enhance their equity value, and facilitate the company's establishment in a local market."
Existing companies should focus on competitive pricing and boost income through new distributor channels or direct sales. Additionally, they can expand and invest in organic growth to establishtheir local presence and capabilities, and rapidly enhance their market share.
Market players also need to be aware of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) integration that takes place in 2015, to take advantage of this new regional regulation and thrive in this dynamic market.
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