Midway Mania ads vs Simpson ads

Majikku · 07-20-2008, 05:36 PM

Ok I love Disney,thats where my heart is, but I have to admit that I think Universal is doing a better job at marketting Simpsons than Disney is doing at marketting Midway Mania.

In the San Fernando Valley I cant drive 2 blocks without seeing 4 Simpson Ride billboards along the way, I have yet to see ONE Midway Mania billboard with exception to the one along side the 5 frwy on the way to Disneyland.

I just feel Universal does a much better job at bombarding the market with thier product,you cant go anywhere without seeing thier billboards etc. The ads for Midway seem non-exsistant. Not a huge Universal fan but kudos to thier marketting dept for doing it RIGHT.

Has anyone else noticed this?

ttztotdca50 · 07-20-2008, 08:10 PM

Well not a lot of billboard ads but I've definitely heard more Midway Mania ads on the radio than Simpsons. However, it's been pretty even between TV ads (at least from what i've seen)

ismael flores · 07-20-2008, 08:25 PM

you are right i have seen much more ads for Simpsons. So far i have seen one or two billboards for Mania in each freeway in the 50 square mile radius i sometimes drive around in.

I do think that Universal has always done a great job in over hyping their attractions though. They also tend to oversell the attractions too, i remember the ones for mummy they sold as as something intense but was really a joke.

The simpsons ad seems to also be a bit misleading, more so than the complain about the midway mania one saying Disneyland resort.

The simpson ads tells you very little about the attraction being a 3d simulator it almost makes it seem like it could be a rollercoaster.

nemofinder22 · 07-20-2008, 08:40 PM

Here in the Bay area Iv only see TSMM billboards not one for Simpsons. Also I'v seen a lot of TSMM ads on some other websites like Photobucket.

Evan · 07-20-2008, 08:46 PM

I'm starting to get annoyed by The Simpsons Ride commercials, actually. They're on all the time.

I've only seen like 3 or 4 billboards for TSMM, in Santa Ana, Santa Fe Springs, and I think San Juan Capistrano. Must be only in cities named after Sans and Santas.

Majikku · 07-20-2008, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by ismael flores

you are right i have seen much more ads for Simpsons. So far i have seen one or two billboards for Mania in each freeway in the 50 square mile radius i sometimes drive around in.

I do think that Universal has always done a great job in over hyping their attractions though. They also tend to oversell the attractions too, i remember the ones for mummy they sold as as something intense but was really a joke.

The simpsons ad seems to also be a bit misleading, more so than the complain about the midway mania one saying Disneyland resort.

The simpson ads tells you very little about the attraction being a 3d simulator it almost makes it seem like it could be a rollercoaster.

Yeah I agree, Universal has a knack for making a crap ride seem so cool, Mummy is a perfect example. But I just feel that they do a better job at flooding the market with thier product. I just dont see Disney being as aggressive,perhaps its because Disney is topdog and doesnt need to be as aggressive? Im not sure,but I definatly notice more of a USH presence in the marketting.

dennistosociety · 07-24-2008, 05:22 AM

Yeah there have been A LOT of radio ads for Midway Mania!

AaronInCal · 07-24-2008, 12:31 PM

Radio station 104.3 My FM from LA starting off giving away tickets to the Disneyland Resort to you could "be among the first to ride Toy Story Mania!" back in June. Then they gave away tickets to Universal Studios for the Simpsons Ride. Now they are doing it for Knott's Berry Farm saying "be among the first to ride Pony Express" even though it's been open for 2 months now. Guess all the parks with new rides wanted in on the same promotions.

Lacrosse Boy · 07-24-2008, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Majikku

Yeah I agree, Universal has a knack for making a crap ride seem so cool, Mummy is a perfect example. But I just feel that they do a better job at flooding the market with thier product. I just dont see Disney being as aggressive,perhaps its because Disney is topdog and doesnt need to be as aggressive? Im not sure,but I definatly notice more of a USH presence in the marketting.

Universal has always been considered "2nd class" to Disney. I think you're right, when Disney has something new, word of mouth spreads quickly. Universal has to plug the hell out of stuff.

club33az · 07-24-2008, 03:07 PM

Just what I was going to say, Lacrosse Boy.

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Majikku sup shorty! MI Regular Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Southern California Age: 30 Posts: 1,283	Midway Mania ads vs Simpson ads Ok I love Disney,thats where my heart is, but I have to admit that I think Universal is doing a better job at marketting Simpsons than Disney is doing at marketting Midway Mania. In the San Fernando Valley I cant drive 2 blocks without seeing 4 Simpson Ride billboards along the way, I have yet to see ONE Midway Mania billboard with exception to the one along side the 5 frwy on the way to Disneyland. I just feel Universal does a much better job at bombarding the market with thier product,you cant go anywhere without seeing thier billboards etc. The ads for Midway seem non-exsistant. Not a huge Universal fan but kudos to thier marketting dept for doing it RIGHT. Has anyone else noticed this?

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ttztotdca50 MI Member Since 2004 MI Regular Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: 1313 Harbor Blvd. Anaheim, CA Posts: 458 Images: 3	Well not a lot of billboard ads but I've definitely heard more Midway Mania ads on the radio than Simpsons. However, it's been pretty even between TV ads (at least from what i've seen) __________________ In the criminal justice system, sexually-based offenses are considered especially heinous. In New York City, the dedicated detectives who investigate these vicious felonies are members of an elite squad known as the Special Victims Unit. These are their stories. DOINK DOINK -Law and Order: Special Victims Unit

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ismael flores 2,000 Plus Club Member MI Regular Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Riverside, ca, usa Age: 41 Posts: 7,895 Images: 6	you are right i have seen much more ads for Simpsons. So far i have seen one or two billboards for Mania in each freeway in the 50 square mile radius i sometimes drive around in. I do think that Universal has always done a great job in over hyping their attractions though. They also tend to oversell the attractions too, i remember the ones for mummy they sold as as something intense but was really a joke. The simpsons ad seems to also be a bit misleading, more so than the complain about the midway mania one saying Disneyland resort. The simpson ads tells you very little about the attraction being a 3d simulator it almost makes it seem like it could be a rollercoaster.

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dennistosociety MouseInfo Welcomed Guest MI Regular Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: USA Posts: 3	Yeah there have been A LOT of radio ads for Midway Mania!

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AaronInCal Fireworks Finatic MI Regular Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Anaheim, CA Age: 35 Posts: 945	Radio station 104.3 My FM from LA starting off giving away tickets to the Disneyland Resort to you could "be among the first to ride Toy Story Mania!" back in June. Then they gave away tickets to Universal Studios for the Simpsons Ride. Now they are doing it for Knott's Berry Farm saying "be among the first to ride Pony Express" even though it's been open for 2 months now. Guess all the parks with new rides wanted in on the same promotions.

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club33az 5,000 plus Club Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Age: 44 Posts: 8,130 Images: 21	Just what I was going to say, Lacrosse Boy.

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