Tokyo Disneyland
Topic: TDL's New Parade - Jubilation!

#	Author	Message
91	tcsnwhite Wed 4/23/2008 1:43a	^ I noticed that. ;)
92	Mr X Wed 4/23/2008 2:52a	***The Kirks and their team at WDI spent a long time writing the backstories to each land at TDS and explaining which characters live in which park (and which in both).*** Do they actually do this with all the parks? Does Epcot actually have "backstories" to the various areas? Or the Studios? Who actually hears about them besides employees? Is there any way for a guest to learn what these stories are supposed to be? All in all, I would guess that most folks wouldn't really care and would just be disappointed if they didn't see *their* favorite character.
93	leemac Wed 4/23/2008 3:02a	<<Do they actually do this with all the parks? Does Epcot actually have "backstories" to the various areas? Or the Studios?>> Not all of them. Epcot is more about the architectural immersiveness - you know where you are when at the France Pavilion. For DCA and TDS there are extensive backstories to each land - DCA's are actually pretty complex at times (particularly the Golden State area - Condor Flats etc.) but TDS also has a lot too. The "bible" is massive and I believe CMs are still trained on the backstories so you might want to try asking them when you are next at TDS. Would be an interesting exercise. Like try asking someone in American Waterfront what the exact timeframe is and the point of reference. It is interesting how that influences the entire land. Same with the new Turtle Talk for American Waterfront - it all needs to fit with the theme and timeframe (and it does - the conceit works).
94	Bob Paris Wed 4/23/2008 3:11a	^ I guess we will have to trust you, since I was a little shocked that the OLC seemed to now be going the character route and just throwing Pixar creations into the beloved TDS.
95	leemac Wed 4/23/2008 3:20a	Don't take my word for it - you can have an opinion. :-) I like the set-up. Not perfect but I think the guests will love it as an attraction.
96	Mr X Wed 4/23/2008 3:43a	Not sure what you mean about point of referrence? Time frame I always guessed was the 1929's, but I guess it would depend on when elevated trolleys were big? Turn of the Century seems too easy. When all is said and done though, were there really ANY Japanese restaurants in America during those time periods? :p I don't really see how turtle talk would "fit" in any sense if it's actually Crush, the Australian surfer turtle from a recent hit movie. But I suppose you can make up a story to shoehorn in anything you like. (no offense to "backstory" fans, I do appreciate the intent. I just think that "real world" (particularly bunches of smiling, bowing JAPANESE SPEAKING employees) sort of intrudes just a bit too much for it to make much sense in Tokyo)
97	leemac Wed 4/23/2008 3:48a	<<I don't really see how turtle talk would "fit" in any sense if it's actually Crush, the Australian surfer turtle from a recent hit movie. But I suppose you can make up a story to shoehorn in anything you like. >> There is a clever spin on the usual Turtle Talk story. When I'm permitted to discuss it further I will - but the TDR imagineers have come up with a twist on the usual story to meet the Japanese sensibilities. <<Not sure what you mean about point of referrence? Time frame I always guessed was the 1929's, but I guess it would depend on when elevated trolleys were big? Turn of the Century seems too easy. When all is said and done though, were there really ANY Japanese restaurants in America during those time periods? :p>> Nope - earlier. There is a specific date - I'll let you try and discover when it is (The Hightower Hotel is a perfect case in point). And yes there were Asian restaurants in NYC at the start of the 20th century. It is all in the backstory. :-)
98	Mr X Wed 4/23/2008 3:55a	Asian restaurants yes, but Japanese? I'll take your word for it. I didn't think sushi got popular til LONG after.
99	SuperDry Wed 4/23/2008 4:17a	Did they have apple-flavored popcorn back then as well?
100	Mr X Wed 4/23/2008 4:48a	lol. I'm sure they did, however, have...

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