LittleBuford
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Is there a prevalent anti-NYC sentiment that’s driving some of the discussion here?
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Soarin’ Across America to replace Soarin’ Around the World for Nation’s 250th Birthday
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networkpro
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- In the Parks
- Yes
"Deserve" is a loaded valuation for which there will be differing opinions. I have many friends and relatives that live in different boroughs in NYC but still don't weigh it as a must have. Personally I lean towards Boston and Philadelphia as being more compelling.
LittleBuford
Well-Known Member
Compelling how? In an aerial tour of the US, what city could be more iconic or recognisable than NYC? The Statue of Liberty alone is enough to merit the city’s inclusion. Omitting it would be like omitting London from a version devoted to the UK.
DisneyCane
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I have seen most major cities in the US from the air and NYC is definitely the most impressive. The Vegas strip is the coolest for a few seconds but as far as being impressive, NYC wins hands down. I wouldn't want to live there but it is an iconic city. I would be shocked if NYC wasn't included.
networkpro
Well-Known Member
- In the Parks
- Yes
Again we are stating opinions. Mine as someone that doesn't live in the Northeast. Also as someone with Scots lineage, I would omit London for obvious reasons.
Coaster Lover
Well-Known Member
- In the Parks
- No
The poster itself has the Statue of Liberty on it... I cannot imagine a situation where the attraction doesn't include a segment showing the Statue of Liberty (as it can easily be identified as one of the most "American" man-made landmarks that we have). The most "NYC" area of NYC would arguably be Times Square, but given the distance between Times Square and Statue of Liberty, I think it would be too far for a single (uncut) shot between the two locations. I could see a situation where they do a circle around the Statue of Liberty followed by a zoom over the bay and a wide shot from the south of the iconic skyscrapers on Lower Manhattan before transitioning to the next location (probably significantly easier to film too than anything involving Times Square or Central Park). Checks off the "Statue of Liberty" and "NYC" check boxes in a single shot...
LittleBuford
Well-Known Member
It’s not at all obvious to me. I don’t think it would be a typical Scottish position to leave London out of a version of Soarin’ devoted to the whole UK.
osian
Well-Known Member
If they can work out a way to stop it bending from the outside seats!
JohnD
Well-Known Member
The Statue of Liberty is "American" because it resides in NYC but it was constructed by Gustave Eiffel (recognize the name?) and his team in France. It was shipped in 1884 and finally dedicated by October 28, 1886.
Icons I can think of (in no particular order are):
- Statue of Liberty
- Golden Gate Bridge
- Arizona Memorial / Diamond Head
- Mount Rushmore
- St. Louis Arch
- "Sears" Tower (or whatever it's called now)
- Freedom Tower/Ground Zero
- Washington Monument/Lincoln Memorial/Jefferson Memorial/Capitol Bldg/WH (Washington Mall)
- Old Faithful (Yellowstone NP)
- El Capitan (Yosemite NP)
- New Orleans (because of Tiana)
- Grand Canyon
- Independence Hall
- USS Constitution
- Lighthouses in Maine
LittleBuford
Well-Known Member
I’m not saying it isn’t worthy of discussion, but this isn’t the place for it. Again, we agreed to their rules by becoming members.
mickEblu
Well-Known Member
I like this list but I don’t think they want to remind people of 9/11 so I don’t think the Freedom Tower/ ground 0 will be included. I also don’t think they double dip on Yosemite and let that be a Soarin Over California destination exclusively. In fact, I’m thinking there’s really no reason to include any California destinations considering it has a whole version dedicated to it. Mayyyybe just the Golden Gate Bridge since it’s so iconic?
Baloo124
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Andrew C
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Andrew C
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I like Yosemite. But I think there are many other national parks that warrant inclusion instead.
Could be a fun transition going from the New York-New York hotel to the actual NYC.
DisneyCane
Well-Known Member
If you've been standing for 138 years you have to stretch your back once in while!
Sirwalterraleigh
Premium Member
Mmmmm…think you’re reading this one wrong
Andrew C
You know what's funny?
When was the last time she went for a walk? 1989?
Anyways, I feel like she HAS to be included. Its for the 250th!
DisneyCane
Well-Known Member
They can do a pretty cool shot of Waikiki/Honolulu and move towards Diamondhead.