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[mkt]

He was as per this Orlando sentinel article:

EISNER’S ORLANDO ADVENTURE TAKES HIM OUT OF HIS WORLD

Walt Disney Co. CEO Michael Eisner checked out the competition Saturday, touring Universal’s Islands of Adventure theme park virtually unnoticed. Wearing navy slacks, a ball cap and a sweater…

www.orlandosentinel.com

This is allegedly him on Jurassic Park River Adventure

 

[Tom Morrow]

I guess we each have our own opinion. I personally feel like it would be a great welcome show at the start of each day. What about it is cringe?

The spiel the woman gives which is written in a way that is trying very hard to give deeper meaning to this, the characters awkwardly coming out and standing there, sometimes delivering their own script that was clearly thrown together (Victoria just recites the pre-show, for example)... all of it. Also the whole "Celestians" thing which Universal spun up for Celestial Park but really isn't portrayed anywhere. It's giving vibes of the "Waturi" people of Volcano Bay, something they emphasized heavily in promotions and previews but you hardly ever hear referenced anymore.

It also isn't practical to do this as people will likely not be "rope dropping" Berk, for example.

Which is why I say an audio cue, land-specific score, maybe a pre-recorded spiel, and the effect of the portal being activated would be cool and sufficient for a daily thing.

 

[Purduevian]

The spiel the woman gives which is written in a way that is trying very hard to give deeper meaning to this, the characters awkwardly coming out and standing there, sometimes delivering their own script that was clearly thrown together (Victoria just recites the pre-show, for example)... all of it. Also the whole "Celestians" thing which Universal spun up for Celestial Park but really isn't portrayed anywhere. It's giving vibes of the "Waturi" people of Volcano Bay, something they emphasized heavily in promotions and previews but you hardly ever hear referenced anymore.

It also isn't practical to do this as people will likely not be "rope dropping" Berk, for example.

Which is why I say an audio cue, land-specific score, maybe a pre-recorded spiel, and the effect of the portal being activated would be cool and sufficient for a daily thing.

I guess we will just have to disagree on this one... of course it's a little corny, but that is the current story of the park with the Celestains.

You don't think people will rope drop Berk? People rope drop the teacups...

 

[Tom Morrow]

I guess we will just have to disagree on this one... of course it's a little corny, but that is the current story of the park with the Celestains.

You don't think people will rope drop Berk? People rope drop the teacups...

I guess. At the very least, they would need some tweaks. What they did for these is very obviously designed for media to get their "money shots".

 

[TalkingHead]

Game respects game.

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Years ago when Hosgmeade was new, he was seen going around filming the display windows with his phone, so not surprised he’s there for Epic.

 

[monothingie]

A note from Jeff Vahle:

Can anyone checkin on the whereabouts of Jeff Vahle?

 

[Andrew25]

Game respects game.

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He's a fan of HHN as well. Seen him a few years at Orlando's event

 

[mkt]

He's a fan of HHN as well. Seen him a few years at Orlando's event

Within TWDC, there's loads of Universal fans at all levels of the company, and vice-versa.

 

[Disneyhead'71]

So... 9:30p meet up on the Sand Lake/ Kirkman overpass? Park at Greenbrier.

Bluetooth speaker, live stream, FIREWORKS!

FREE!!!

 

[AidenRodriguez731]

Within TWDC, there's loads of Universal fans at all levels of the company, and vice-versa.

Yeah pretty sure the "company wars" between Uni and Disney is literally just the fans and the actual employees reasonably don't care at all. In fact, Universal doing better helps them as it gets the higher ups to give them a little more budget/wiggleroom to respond. Neither of these BILLION dollar companies are actually at risk of anything closing

 

[brb1006]

The Grand Opening Ceremony is about to start!

 

[brb1006]

Tuning into the livestream of the Grand Opening. See you guys later!

 

[JT3000]

They're doing a grand opening ceremony... the day before the grand opening?

 

[Jayspency]

Grand opening stream delayed just like the rides.

 

[lazyboy97o]

They're doing a grand opening ceremony... the day before the grand opening?

Nothing new. Disneyland did the same 70 years ago.

 

[Jrb1979]

Grand opening stream delayed just like the rides.

Good. I hope it stays that way so all of you whine and moan about this park.

 

[Figments Friend]

A friend of a friend of a friend of a friend says he has a ticket for tomorrow as well.

Oh yes, of course!
He would not miss this…

Tony is as much of a ‘theme park nerd’ as the rest of us.
Hardcore as they say today.
He was ‘hardcore theme park fan’ long before it became ‘cool’…!


He would not miss the spectacle of a Grand Opening Day.
The fun of being able to be a part of something like this is what he lives for.
Theme Parks are LIFE …!

 

[mkt]

Oh yes, of course!
He would not miss this…

Tony is as much of a ‘theme park nerd’ as the rest of us.
Hardcore as they say today.
He was ‘hardcore theme park fan’ long before it became ‘cool’…!


He would not miss the spectacle of a Grand Opening Day.
The fun of being able to be a part of something like this is what he lives for.
Theme Parks are LIFE …!

Tony Baxter gonna Tony Baxter.

 

[brb1006]

Who else watched The Today Show's 3 hour coverage of Epic Universe? The food they showed off (especially for Isle of Berk) looked so tasty.

 

[todd23]

The Grand Opening Ceremony is about to start!

The production on this livestream is dreadful. At one point they cut to the "hosts" at the desk when they weren't expecting to be on and they were all holding fans up while assistants held umbrellas to provide shade.

The guy asking questions has been bad, too. He forgets to move the microphone depending on who is talking. And those being interviewed aren't even facing the camera.

I can't stop watching...