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| AutoPost
Fri 5/9/2008 2:20p | This topic is for Discussion of: 5/9/08 Toy Story Midway Mania! Preview (Rebekah's Blog) |
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| SoThisIsLove
Fri 5/9/2008 2:24p | Very well-written. It's going to be interesting to hear everyone else chime in when they've had their chance at it. Wonder what the final majority opinion will be... Thanks for the article. |
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| DyGDisney
Fri 5/9/2008 2:26p | Looks super cool. I love the Pixar Studios area. Is it going to be similar at Disneyland?? |
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| Rebekah
Fri 5/9/2008 2:42p | I wouldn't expect so DyGDisney as the Midway Games theme of the attraction is a natural fit into Paradise Pier at California Adventure. At Disney's Hollywood Studios establishing this area within the park helps it blend into the story of the Studios.
Rebekah. |
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| MPierce
Fri 5/9/2008 3:01p | Great revue Rebekah. I think TSM is going to be a huge hit for DHS. I really believe this attraction is going to have long lines for a very long time. I think the imagineers can be very proud of this one. |
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| davewasbaloo
Fri 5/9/2008 3:03p | Hmm, interesting Rebekah. It would be great to hear how you feel about it after more rides. Please keep us posted. |
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| Spirit of 74
Fri 5/9/2008 8:28p | Interesting review, thanks.
I'm wondering about the repeatability factor myself.
Although I think it may be overhyped as a criticism. I still enjoy Buzz (even the MK's worst version). And I love MiB. So I'd bet I'll ride this frequently, especially at the Studios where there isn't very much that appeals to me.
My personal concern would be in the 'big' picture ... that WDI seems intent on crafting attractions that are interactive be they shoot em ups or talk to the characters. I'm sure all the market research backs them up. I'm also sure all the market research is designed to back up the decisions that Burbank, Marketing and WDI have already made.
I guess I'm old school, but I'm looking forward to The Little Mermaid and Radiator Springs Racers at DCA more than I am this because I don't have to be part of the show to be entertained -- and as anyone who knows me will attest to, I'm very entertaining anyway! |
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| dennis-in-ct
Fri 5/9/2008 9:27p | is it true that MIDWAY MANIA will be able to "re-dress" itself for the holidays? Or do a Halloween version? I thought that was planned.
I am also drooling over Radiator Srings and Mermaid.
(and the Harry Potter section at IOA)
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| kennect
Fri 5/9/2008 10:13p | Spirit, I am so with you on that last post...While good 3D can be entertaining it just seems everything at the moment it about some kind of projection based thing with interaction...Give us some of those apparently considered old fashioned thrills that actually are actually real and not something projected on a screen...I am so thankful that regardless of whatever anyone says about the different parks that Disney still believes in maintaining their existing dark rides from the olden days...They are classic and I don't mean because it is Disney...Dark rides, as we all know, had a rich history before Disney ever stepped in...He just upped it a few notches that no one seems to be really interested in competing with... |
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| davewasbaloo
Fri 5/9/2008 11:49p | I find it very ironic, we have indeed gone full circle. Disneyland was attempt to move away from screens in the Disney cannon and create fully realised environments. Now they put the screens in the parks. People criticise DCA for being a multiplex and yet Florida is having this happen left, right and centre - Philharmagic, MILF, Mission Space, Soarin' (ok, I do still love this one), Nemo ride and Turtletalk, new Canada film (ok, it was time), El Rio del Tiempo redo, and TSM. The only other additions are stage shows and thrill rides (albeit EE is very cool).
Don't get me wrong, I do enjoy a number of these, but the reliance on projected media is getting tired. And while not cheap (film production is costly), it feels it. SO yep, I'm looking forward to Carsland (even if it is character based, another major complaint have wit WDI?).
How soon till Fitzgerald retires? |
