lazyboy97o
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That wasn’t just a rumor. It was real and the art is out there. It might have even ended up in an official Disney book.I personally like the Stitch Mountain overlay rumor.
That wasn’t just a rumor. It was real and the art is out there. It might have even ended up in an official Disney book.I personally like the Stitch Mountain overlay rumor.
"Never underestimate Disney's desire to immediately throw their classic attractions under the bus and replace it with IP if they make a movie that performs better than expected" is a lesson I really ought to have learned by now, yet I'm still surprised to hear things like this each time they happen.That wasn’t just a rumor. It was real and the art is out there. It might have even ended up in an official Disney book.
Found these on Twitter:I personally like the Stitch Mountain overlay rumor.
There were even Stitch Mountain pins made and sold at the time with the concept art on it.Found these on Twitter:
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Relatedly, I didn't realize The Neverland Files is no longer online; that was my first thought to find concept art but apparently it's been offline since 2013. Wild.
Is it just me or does that concept are look fair better than anything Disney puts out now? Someone actually drew something!Found these on Twitter:
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Relatedly, I didn't realize The Neverland Files is no longer online; that was my first thought to find concept art but apparently it's been offline since 2013. Wild.
I need to grab this pin some time, I love Space Mountain and Stitch is my favorite Disney character. When I was younger I started a lanyard with only Stitch pins, and it's one of my 2 lanyards I have left from when I was young. Thank you very much for sharing this information, hopefully it isn't too expensive / difficult to find. Will do more research after work!There were even Stitch Mountain pins made and sold at the time with the concept art on it.
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Also many of the old Jim Hill Media articles are not on his site any more.
What the— Not an IP in sight?! Wasted merch potential! Large Mountain Thunder—or whatever it’s called—Is not a magical enchanted dream wish at all! Get Bob on the phone; we’re turning this outdated relic into Woody’s Roundup Railroad: Stinky Pete’s Revenge!I kind of like the way Big Thunder looks in this photo (presumably shortly after the attraction opened, given Carter jogging), with minimal trees obstructing the view of the mountain and without the additional signage/entranceway. I also quite like the reddish-painted pavement.
While smaller than its counterparts, Disneyland's Big Thunder is still an impressive and interesting structure. I sense it may be somewhat overlooked, thanks to its understated staging (and all the trees).
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I like that name. Stinky Pete's Revenge!What the— Not an IP in sight?! Wasted merch potential! Large Mountain Thunder—or whatever it’s called—Is not a magical enchanted dream wish at all! Get Bob on the phone; we’re turning this outdated relic into Woody’s Roundup Railroad: Stinky Pete’s Revenge!
I've never noticed it at Disneyland but I can confirm that for my entire adult life, there's a been noticeable difference at the air conditioning at WDW 1) between places that directly generate revenue (shops, restaurants) and those that don't (attractions), and 2) between WDW and the other Florida parks.Along with everything else at Disney parks these days, the A/C is not what it used to be. Simply a cost-cutting measure, presumably.
A listener wrote in to Jim and Len this week to discuss the state of the A/C in WDW's indoor attractions, but I'll confirm anecdotally this appears to be a phenomenon at Disneyland as well. It's hot in those Fantasyland dark rides! (and I don't just mean during the Toad finale). Rather noticeable in Star Tours and Haunted Mansion as well.
I've never noticed it at Disneyland but I can confirm that for my entire adult life, there's a noticeable difference at the air conditioning at WDW 1) between places that directly generate revenue (shops, restaurants) and those that don't (attractions), and 2) between WDW and the other Florida parks.
I really hope that this hasn't spread to Disneyland as well because it just leads to everyone and everything becoming more unpleasant. Cut the excuses and run the dang AC!!!
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