Disneyland General
Topic: small world changes

#	Author	Message
21	MousieRoo Tue 2/26/2008 4:21p	While they are at it, can they please tear out that stupid mountie? That thing is just an insult to Canada.
22	jonvn Tue 2/26/2008 4:30p	I first rode on Small World shortly before it opened to the public. I remember that mountie very clearly, because the top of his head was not on yet.
23	aracuanbird Tue 2/26/2008 4:48p	I always believed the absence of a USA vignette in Small World was quite deft, that Americans (and maybe most cultures) have no problem imprinting simple stereotypes on "others" but, when turning the mirror on themselves, they'd never recognize any kind of singular statement about their country and its people. Really, that is a tough nut...who is going to be irked because they are not represented? Who's going to be mad because their depiction is perceived as unfair. Maybe Disney can just Mary Blair-ize a 30" Lincoln AA, add 3-D sound to the boats, and have it sound like you're getting a haircut when your boat winds through the America section. They could bring Battle Hymn of the Republic up behind Lincoln as he sings Small World. Yeah! When in Cyberspace visit http://www.plausible-impossibl e.com
24	FerretAfros Tue 2/26/2008 4:54p	I doubt this would happen, but it would be kind of fun if they had the characters hidden in their scenes. Similar to hidden Mickeys, but actual 3D figures, this could give something specific to do, since apparently we are no longer interested in passive experiences. That way, it adds another layer onto the ride, but still leaves it pretty much untouched for the purists out there.
25	jonvn Tue 2/26/2008 4:57p	You forgot the 3D glasses.
26	aracuanbird Tue 2/26/2008 5:22p	That's true, FerretAfros. Rasulo said no one wants passive exeriences anymore. Of course, that's after Disney sinks untold millions into a Nemo ride where all you do is SIT ON YOUR BUTT and STARE OUT THE WINDOW. When in Cyberspace visit http://www.plausible-impossibl e.com
27	mstaft Tue 2/26/2008 5:29p	This could go either way. I'll wait and see what it looks like before I make up my mind.
28	k_peek_2000 Tue 2/26/2008 5:36p	Doesn't bother me, maybe these changes will actually make me ride this ride for once :)
29	Moon Waffle Tue 2/26/2008 6:18p	jonvn...in response to your post. I just get so sick and tired of the knee-jerk reaction to every little change that the parks make these days. Especially when we really have no idea what the changes are even going to look like. Now, you can argue that the recent history of changes has all been bad, but you are clearly in the minority. Character-based rides are selling merchandise, creating long lines, and generating revenue that the company can then turn around and pump back into the park in order to give DCA a $1 billion overhaul or re-do the subs, or whatever. At the end of the day Disney sees that character-based rides and attractions are generating revenue, and tons of it. Is the model consistent with what the park was 20 years ago? No. Are the underlying assumptions correct? Maybe, maybe not. But is it working? Clearly.
30	FerretAfros Tue 2/26/2008 8:35p	"Character-based rides are selling merchandise, creating long lines, and generating revenue that the company..." I don't think the company's most recent character-based attractions really do this. Stitch's Great Escape and Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor in the Magic Kingdom have repeatedly gotten rotten reviews (although it does seem that they've altered the Laugh Floor to make it more tolerable), and usually have a wait in the neighborhood of 15 minutes. At DL, The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh and Monsters, Inc: Mike and Sulley to the Rescue attracions really aren't what I would consider successful. Sure, they usually have people on them, but when was the last time you saw more than a 5 minute wait for either of them? They aren't even really the focus of any of the advertisements you see, even within the resort, any more. Sure, Stitch and Pooh merchandise flies off the shelves just as fast as they can put it up there, but this had been happening with both for years before either attraction opened, so I don't really think they are that related. So, in a way, the characters are generating revenue for the parks. I just don't really think there are that many people who visit the parks for a single one of the recent character-based attractions, meaning they really don't add much to the overall income from turnstyle clicks.

All times are Pacific Time (US)

Note: Information on the discussion boards is sometimes based on rumors or incorrect information and should not be assumed true. Messages do not necessarily reflect the opinion of LaughingPlace.com or its editors.

More messages:	1-10	11-20	21-30	31-40	41-50
	51-60	61-70	71-80	81-90	91-100
	101-110	111-120	121-130	131-140	141-141

< Previous Topic

Next Topic >

You must be a registered user to post messages.
Click here to register.
After registration you will automatically be brought back to this topic

Laughing Place Podcast
This week on the LPP - Disney's 2008 Thea awards, Disney's Imax and 3D announcements, Bolt walkarounds and the crew's favorite Animal Kingdom attractions plus reader mail, Brent's Corner, the Captain's Challenge, Stump the Crew and 50 words or less on the new Bond.

What's on
The Latest
LP Guide to Bolt updated
Bolt Across America Cross-Country Journey Culminates at Red Carpet Premiere of "Bolt" 16 week tour visits 32 cities, raising awareness for the movie and for the ASPCA
Beauty and the Beast to be released in 3D in 2010
Disney's New Five-Picture Deal With IMAX to Begin With 'A Christmas Carol'
Buffalo International Film Festival presents a film benefit celebrating Mickey's 80th birthday December 13th
Disney's Hawai'i Project Begins with Ground Blessing
The Lion King to perform as part of 2008 Royal Variety Performance and BBC Radio 2's Friday Night is Music Night
Walt Disney Imagineering Earns Four Thea Awards
Travel Industry Honors Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman Jay Rasulo
The Walt Disney Company Grants $1.5 Million to Reforest Fire-Ravaged Areas in Southern California

Click here for The Latest