Unbelievable.

[gridlore]

The Anaheim Angels celebrated their World Series win Tuesday. The had a parade. And they charged their fans $45 a head to see it.

The parade was in Disneyland, and rather than do something intelligent like open the park for one day in celebration, Disney sucked the money out of the fans one more time. What the hell is wrong with having one free day for the Angels and their fans? Would it kill them? Instead, if a family of four wants to see their heroes it will cost them almost $200.

I don't blame the Angels, I blame Disney, who own the team. Their execs are unable to understand that at its heart, baseball is a game for the people. For some kids, their only chance to see players like Spezio and Glaus are in a parade. But not unless you got the jack, kid.

Comments

[karmabreeze.livejournal.com]

Sadly, as a Mousewicz survivor, this does not surprise me in the slightest. Disney is not about families or American culture. It's about making money.

[isomeme.livejournal.com]

I was disgusted by this as well. Pure Orange County venality at its greediest. However, in their defense, it must be pointed out that the first phase of the parade was on public streets near the stadium (though my old neighborhood, in fact). Only after that did they slam the fortress gates against the lower peasantry.

[gridlore.livejournal.com]

I have a friend who's SO is a rabid angels fan. According to him, the public parade whipped past everyone. Very little chance to see the Angels, and some players weren't even there (like the Series MVP.)

The fans were then told that the main parade was at Dismal-land, and that if they ponied up, they'd get to speak with the Angels.

Disgusting.

But not as disgusting as blowing a five-run lead in the 7th inning of a World Series game.