read the following articles:

“Improving Guest Experience through Forecasting: How analytics enhance the guest experience at Walt Disney World” Links to an external site. by Pete Buczkowski and Hai Chu, 2021
“Forecasting And Budgeting Can Improve Your Company’s Fiscal Performance” Links to an external site.by Jeff Neilson via Forbes
“Behind the magic: Inside Disney’s Distribution Services”Links to an external site.
After reading the articles, respond to one of the following questions. Then respond/comment to two posts from your classmates.

What could be the potential challenges in running a theme park, like Disney, without using forecasting methods at different departments of the company such as operations, finance, marketing, etc.?
Discuss the pros and cons of holding inventory in theme park gift stores. Can excess inventory be sold in future seasons or would you rather have to deal with excess inventory at the end of the season? Consider one of the following theme parks when answering the question: Six Flags, Disney World, or Universal Studios.
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