These arcane business maneuverings are an inherently dry subject, too, one that's hard to make engaging and comprehensible. Rob does a great job of it.
The idea of becoming a monster real-estate baron as a retirement hobby at age 91 is kind of mind-boggling. Some guys aren't satisfied with model train sets.
It's just like the start of the video, some people live to work. These people would find it wrong to not work even when they shouldn't have to anymore. Meanwhile those that work to live can be satisfied with train sets and the like. I know these types as I have both of them as my parents.
@@secondsein7749 I suppose it's the *type* of work that amazes me--but people get particular sorts of passions. My dad's thing is to provide free tech support for his whole town, which is basically a lower-pressure extension of what he used to do for a living. I suppose the same thing can happen with growing giant corporations.
@@MattMcIrvin not to mention that when you become good at your work, it tend to become one of your passion, especially if the work is a challenging one. Also, when you've become rich to a certain point, money has less value compare to other gains, such as legacy. This can be a bad thing if the person lose sight of what's important. An example would be JK Rowling who pretty much could just do nothing and live comfortably yet continue to mess with her own work so that her legacy could be seen as universally relevant (inclusive, diversity, etc etc). Arthur definitely is very good at his work and it is a very challenging one. Plus, at his age, he'd probably come to the realisation that his wealth isn't going to bring him more satisfaction than him doing what he does best; work.
Ha!! Born and raised in Boca, so funny seeing all the places I played, lived (and continue) to live in. I knew alllllll about ARVIDA and this one. A lot of old Boca families do.
ROB! You should do a vid on Disney Fireworks, it's right up your alley. How many do they use a day, week, month, year? Where do they get them from? What's the price tag? Who sets them off?
I read about the takeover, but either it was just a one-liner news message or it was some business mumbo-jumbo that I didn't understand. But you really make it comprehensible what took place at the time. Thank you, Rob!
comment and like just for the algo. Thanks for the business history aspect of disney instead of the usual disney you tube channel ride/park history aspects.
Are you fluffing kidding me? Orange Tree? I grew up in Orange Tree. I'd be sitting on Saturday afternoon watching Dr. Who on PBS with the Arthur Vining Davis Foundation mentioned just about every show.
I live right down the street from the Boca Resort/Beach Club! I often spend time out on the boat in and around Lake Boca. Awesome to see this video hitting so close to home 👍🏼
@@thethirteenthdoctor1716 katzenberg did work for Disney but he wasn't brought on by the board. It was Eisner who brought him in. As to who Frank Wells is; he was Eisner right hand man (think of Walt Disney and Roy O. Disney work relationship) that would allow Eisner to focus on fun stuff while he focus on how to run the company as smooth as possable.
Rob knows the answer, but agreed not to tell us. So the real question isn’t why is there not a light beacon, and a Part 2 video, the question is why is Rob being silenced? What is it that he knows?!?
I’ve enjoyed this series but this was one was a little rough. I’d guess it’s because it had a lot to do with non-Disney stuff but it just seemed to drag. Looking forward to the next one, though! 👍🏻
Pretty interesting how the company Disney bought was owned by a man who would have a foundation named after him that I usually see as sponsors for PBS programs.
Nope. They had tactics, referenced in part two, to try and prevent it. However at the end of the day if public shareholders wanted to sell their shares in Disney and a corporate raider wanted to buy those shares, there's nothing really Disney could do about that. Today there are more measures in place to try and prevent a takeover like this, but back in the early 1980's it was a bit of a different story.
this series would have millions of views if it wasn't split up :/ for some reason the algorithm cannot suggest/recommend the proper sequence if you only delineate them in the title. (for example....part 2 is only ever recommended if I search for the entire name.)
I'm just curious Rob. You've moved to the Orlando area, sometime under a year ago. But crazy enough you haven't posted any in-park footage in at least six months... what gives? Just seems a bit odd. Maybe too many other vloggers? Idk, but I don't expect you to answer my question, but wish you would.
I use in-park B-Roll that I film when I cover more contemporary topics. For instance the video about the flags on Main Street or what the panels of Spaceship Earth are made of uses a lot of footage I went there to shoot specifically for the videos. But as for vlogs, those I've stopped doing. The main reason being that I wanted to put my efforts more on to history videos, which I found to be more fun as a format. Also in all honesty the vlogs were mainly just something I made for friends whenever I or we went on vacation that I just also happened to share on TH-cam. Now that we live here, the parks really aren't "vacation" anymore and so much in the same way I never vlogged from NYC, I don't really vlog from here. I still love the parks and go often, but now I just go as a fan to enjoy it and look for inspiration for future history videos.
@@MidwaytoMainStreet thanks for the explanation. It makes sense...and totally understandable from a personal perspective. I will have to say, I have really enjoyed the series and I can honestly say it was outstanding. Worthy of a series on Disney+.
WHY MUST YOU END IT WITH A CLIFFHANGER?!!
Eisner: _Hello There_
I thought at 6:44 the video was over. Glad i was wrong
I've honestly never been this insanely interested in history. The writing of this is impeccable, I'm so thoroughly entertained and amazed. Great job!!
These arcane business maneuverings are an inherently dry subject, too, one that's hard to make engaging and comprehensible. Rob does a great job of it.
The idea of becoming a monster real-estate baron as a retirement hobby at age 91 is kind of mind-boggling. Some guys aren't satisfied with model train sets.
It's just like the start of the video, some people live to work. These people would find it wrong to not work even when they shouldn't have to anymore. Meanwhile those that work to live can be satisfied with train sets and the like. I know these types as I have both of them as my parents.
"This is all happening because my father didn't buy me a train set as a kid." -Warren Buffett, on his $26 Billion purchase of BNSF railroad, 2009
@@secondsein7749 I suppose it's the *type* of work that amazes me--but people get particular sorts of passions. My dad's thing is to provide free tech support for his whole town, which is basically a lower-pressure extension of what he used to do for a living. I suppose the same thing can happen with growing giant corporations.
@@MattMcIrvin not to mention that when you become good at your work, it tend to become one of your passion, especially if the work is a challenging one.
Also, when you've become rich to a certain point, money has less value compare to other gains, such as legacy. This can be a bad thing if the person lose sight of what's important. An example would be JK Rowling who pretty much could just do nothing and live comfortably yet continue to mess with her own work so that her legacy could be seen as universally relevant (inclusive, diversity, etc etc).
Arthur definitely is very good at his work and it is a very challenging one. Plus, at his age, he'd probably come to the realisation that his wealth isn't going to bring him more satisfaction than him doing what he does best; work.
Ha!! Born and raised in Boca, so funny seeing all the places I played, lived (and continue) to live in. I knew alllllll about ARVIDA and this one. A lot of old Boca families do.
ROB! You should do a vid on Disney Fireworks, it's right up your alley. How many do they use a day, week, month, year? Where do they get them from? What's the price tag? Who sets them off?
Support for Rob Plays (probably) does not come from the Arthur Vining Davis Foundations, but from Viewers Like You!
I used to play drums for "Arvida and the Bass Brothers" in college.
I read about the takeover, but either it was just a one-liner news message or it was some business mumbo-jumbo that I didn't understand. But you really make it comprehensible what took place at the time. Thank you, Rob!
As a big fan of investment info, corporate history and Disney I can´t help but absolutely love this video! Great work!
Now we wait for Part 4....
My grandma used to live in Boca Raton and I had no idea about any of this! it's incredibly interesting!
As someone who lives in this area, this is an interesting episode for me!
That cliffhanger! Amazing video, I love learning about the ups and downs of Disney. It’s always been so interesting.
Disney: “Arthur, do you want to sponsor Disney?”
AVD: “Naw fam. I’m going to sponsor PBS with viewers like you. Thank You!”
I am _really_ enjoying this series of videos, keep up the good work!
We did a lot of case studies with disney properties during my MBA classes. Wish we had learned about this!!
I cant believe i never saw this until now. Ive been following for years i dont know how i missed this but its 2:44 am and I am glued.
Was happy to meet you today at Runaway Railway breakdown!
Great job as always, Rob! Can't wait for the next part!
This is an AMAZING series Rob. Keep ‘em comin’
Me sitting here in Boca not realizing that I was going to go to school today about where I live!
This is amazingly well done, I can’t wait for the next one!!
Haha awesome! I grew up in Orange Tree in Orlando!! I was wondering why Arvida sounded so familiar to me!!!
I've lived in Boca Raton most of my life and I've never even heard about this until now
Rob, this series is incredible! The writing, the clips, the editing, the music - top notch!
Your archival flim selection is on point
Hey Rob,
Great, great series! How were you able to clear some of the footage used?
Using footage in this way usually falls under ‘Fair Use’
I love the cartoon at 8:33
These episodes have been amazing! Love this multipart series, keep it up!
Thanks. Your videos are always informative.
Once again learned something new about Disney I did not know. This channel always impresses me. Great work Rob !
comment and like just for the algo. Thanks for the business history aspect of disney instead of the usual disney you tube channel ride/park history aspects.
Are you fluffing kidding me? Orange Tree? I grew up in Orange Tree. I'd be sitting on Saturday afternoon watching Dr. Who on PBS with the Arthur Vining Davis Foundation mentioned just about every show.
I am finding this very fascinating. Why nobody else has done a documentary on this topic I don't know.
That cliffganger man. Cant wait for the next video
Best mini series ever!!! Great job!
I live right down the street from the Boca Resort/Beach Club! I often spend time out on the boat in and around Lake Boca. Awesome to see this video hitting so close to home 👍🏼
Great series of vids ROB. Keep up the good work. So informative and entertaining. Thanks.
Awesome series! I can't wait for more, and I hope these types of videos become a regular thing!
"There plan to scare away steinberg backfired on them in the worst way possible"
Eisner and katzenberg be like allow us to introduce ourselves
you mean Wells and Eisner.
@@starsparkle78 who is Wells? i thought katzenberg worked for disney
@@thethirteenthdoctor1716 katzenberg did work for Disney but he wasn't brought on by the board. It was Eisner who brought him in.
As to who Frank Wells is; he was Eisner right hand man (think of Walt Disney and Roy O. Disney work relationship) that would allow Eisner to focus on fun stuff while he focus on how to run the company as smooth as possable.
3:52 Who knew that the Pennsy got into land development?
Once this is all finished, this should all be gathered into one video. Making this the best documentary
Wild, I go to school and work in Boca Raton and didn’t know about any of this. Thanks for the awesome history lesson Rob!
You really know how to leave us begging for more Rob lol!
Rob these videos are AMAZING! Great work!!
Thanks!
NOOOOO! I waiting until part 3 released so that I could binge watch, only to find out that the saga continues! I must know what happens!
I think this is the first time that my hometown of Pittsburgh was mentioned on this channel and it probably won’t be the last.
This is probably my fifth time watching this and it's still amazing!
This has been a great series so far! Really enjoying it!
More. We want more!
This is getting so stressful!!!!
I love the way you weave a story!
This is an excellent series, keep up the great work.
Great work on this series so far!
You’re a great storyteller! I’m loving this series!
keep up the amazing videos! i can never get enough of them. :)
Next please. This is such an interesting series.
Loving this series! Best work yet
I've really enjoyed this series. Great research.
5:11 Your granddaddy's version of the Bluetooth headset.
Never imagined that kind of thing would exist until this video lol.
Great series
7:12 Alright Giggity
I love these documentary style videos you make. I wonder if Donald Bren is in any way tied to the history of Disney?
Great job Rob!
Steal Stienburg looks so smug in very picture of him
I actually live in Boca and work for the Boca Resort!!!!!
Well, this is getting (even more) interesting 😲
Great Channel.
Did ye forget about that Dolphin and Swan Resort series?
Nope!
Rob knows the answer, but agreed not to tell us. So the real question isn’t why is there not a light beacon, and a Part 2 video, the question is why is Rob being silenced? What is it that he knows?!?
I’ve enjoyed this series but this was one was a little rough. I’d guess it’s because it had a lot to do with non-Disney stuff but it just seemed to drag. Looking forward to the next one, though! 👍🏻
Wow. Now its getting intense. Will Disney survive? Let's find out on the next episode
First! Fantastic series thus far!
Boca Raton, birthplace of the personal computer; savior of the Walt Disney Company
Good series, but how many episodes will there be????
Five total
Pretty interesting how the company Disney bought was owned by a man who would have a foundation named after him that I usually see as sponsors for PBS programs.
I got engaged at Disney and married at the Boca Resort. Ayeeee
Couldn't Disney just block investors from overtaking the company?
Nope. They had tactics, referenced in part two, to try and prevent it. However at the end of the day if public shareholders wanted to sell their shares in Disney and a corporate raider wanted to buy those shares, there's nothing really Disney could do about that. Today there are more measures in place to try and prevent a takeover like this, but back in the early 1980's it was a bit of a different story.
Paitcly waiting on part 4
YOOOO I LIVE IN BOCA
this series would have millions of views if it wasn't split up :/ for some reason the algorithm cannot suggest/recommend the proper sequence if you only delineate them in the title. (for example....part 2 is only ever recommended if I search for the entire name.)
I live in Boca ...
I'm just curious Rob. You've moved to the Orlando area, sometime under a year ago. But crazy enough you haven't posted any in-park footage in at least six months... what gives? Just seems a bit odd. Maybe too many other vloggers? Idk, but I don't expect you to answer my question, but wish you would.
I use in-park B-Roll that I film when I cover more contemporary topics. For instance the video about the flags on Main Street or what the panels of Spaceship Earth are made of uses a lot of footage I went there to shoot specifically for the videos. But as for vlogs, those I've stopped doing. The main reason being that I wanted to put my efforts more on to history videos, which I found to be more fun as a format.
Also in all honesty the vlogs were mainly just something I made for friends whenever I or we went on vacation that I just also happened to share on TH-cam. Now that we live here, the parks really aren't "vacation" anymore and so much in the same way I never vlogged from NYC, I don't really vlog from here. I still love the parks and go often, but now I just go as a fan to enjoy it and look for inspiration for future history videos.
@@MidwaytoMainStreet thanks for the explanation. It makes sense...and totally understandable from a personal perspective. I will have to say, I have really enjoyed the series and I can honestly say it was outstanding. Worthy of a series on Disney+.
영상 너무 이쁘게 잘 보고 갑니다! 배울점이 많네요. 구독하고 자주 찾아올께요~!
⚡️It’s Only Money !!! 🥴
I am Going to Disney World in October with Sprout.
Rob you son of a bitch. I’m in.