jt04
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Are you finished with your report or can we expect more?
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An Explorer’s Notes: Magic Kingdom & MVMCP, EPCOT, and Disney’s Hollywood Studios
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Are you finished with your report or can we expect more?
WDW Vacationer
Active Member
The pictures of the maps are not showing up on my computer anymore.
krankenstein
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EpcotServo
Well-Known Member
By definition, Entertainment is fake. Always has been. But there's something special in all this "fake" entertainment, isn't there? Something that makes Hollywood feel a bit more than just a name on a map?
And Epcot and Animal Kingdom also represent real places, in real situations. Epcot and Animal Kingdom BOTH deal with the real world, rather unflinchingly and in the Disney way. Studios deals with the Entertainment world, where illusion and trickery become entertainment and magic. Hence why the park let's you see just all that. Illusion, Trickery, Work, as well as entertainment, magic, and showmanship.
Frankly, I think all three non-Kingdom parks are much better for their stance of being willing to show you something real, or talk about something real, and show you what's special about it.
You really don't know how close you are to the truth.
:zipit:
Plus STORY isn't really what we're talking about. This is dealing with Theme and concept really, all the stories in Studios are all very grounded.
Anyways, the stuff I speak about Studios is true. True enough to throw all you people you treat it different (When really it's just like the other two) off the complaining track and actually invest some time thinking about what IS there rather than what ISN'T.
:lol:
Oh, and to answer the question about Midway Mania, I'll say the Theme again: Letting you take the center stage. (Which has been reflected in the parks' slogans..."On with the show!" "Where YOU take Center Stage!")
The goal of the Theme is to put you in the middle of Modern Entertainment Action. To star in your own episode of the Twilight Zone. To be a VIP rushing to a big Hollywood concert. To be the lead in a Star Wars Adventure. To be in the scenes of the greatest movies of all time. To be a Toy in the Toy box. Studio settings are all just SETTINGS of the park to carry out that goal.
There's only ONE thing that doesn't make some reasonable sense in Studios, and that's the hat.
(Also, the Director is there because the Director can't be "in the shot" The idea was to give an uninterrupted view of the street to the Theater and as you reach the halfway point, you start to see stuff like the Director and the Soundstages, and the stuff going on behind the scenes.)
More pics, sure.
More info? I think I have run out of things to say, sadly, unless you ask me to get specific. :lol: Anything I can help you with, jt?
They are on Twitter.
So do I, but that has never stopped me.:lookaroun
OK, I agree with everything, and a lot of the details are beginning to make sense. I like it.By definition, Entertainment is fake. Always has been. But there's something special in all this "fake" entertainment, isn't there? Something that makes Hollywood feel a bit more than just a name on a map?
And Epcot and Animal Kingdom also represent real places, in real situations. Epcot and Animal Kingdom BOTH deal with the real world, rather unflinchingly and in the Disney way. Studios deals with the Entertainment world, where illusion and trickery become entertainment and magic. Hence why the park let's you see just all that. Illusion, Trickery, Work, as well as entertainment, magic, and showmanship.
Frankly, I think all three non-Kingdom parks are much better for their stance of being willing to show you something real, or talk about something real, and show you what's special about it.
You really don't know how close you are to the truth.
:zipit:
Plus STORY isn't really what we're talking about. This is dealing with Theme and concept really, all the stories in Studios are all very grounded.
Anyways, the stuff I speak about Studios is true. True enough to throw all you people you treat it different (When really it's just like the other two) off the complaining track and actually invest some time thinking about what IS there rather than what ISN'T.
:lol:
Oh, and to answer the question about Midway Mania, I'll say the Theme again: Letting you take the center stage. (Which has been reflected in the parks' slogans..."On with the show!" "Where YOU take Center Stage!")
The goal of the Theme is to put you in the middle of Modern Entertainment Action. To star in your own episode of the Twilight Zone. To be a VIP rushing to a big Hollywood concert. To be the lead in a Star Wars Adventure. To be in the scenes of the greatest movies of all time. To be a Toy in the Toy box. Studio settings are all just SETTINGS of the park to carry out that goal.
There's only ONE thing that doesn't make some reasonable sense in Studios, and that's the hat.
(Also, the Director is there because the Director can't be "in the shot" The idea was to give an uninterrupted view of the street to the Theater and as you reach the halfway point, you start to see stuff like the Director and the Soundstages, and the stuff going on behind the scenes.)
But Toy Story/Being a toy part of the entertainment? Huh? that's a stretch, IMHO. Sure, that's entertainment, but not the "Showbiz" side..that's more personal. That's on you. :lol:
Interesting on the Director. Reminds me of the shot of Walt filming...was it modeled after him?
If that's the backstory, by all means leave him there. But make him more prominent. He's hidden by trees now, and no one pays any attention to him.
Random pics....I'll have more tomorrow when I get back to my laptop where ALL of them reside.
(See, these are the little things about the Studios that drive me nuts...Why is THIS visible from ST. I know it's a working studio. But it kills the Endor illusion so well. :lol
Kodak Picture Spots work...
By the rarely used Restroom on the FAR West side of JII. Had never been back there. Kinda peaceful and some great vistas of FW West.
Did I post this one? I like it, regardless. Two MK Icons!
Disney Flag at half staff for Roy on Dec 18th. Very touching and sad.
(See, these are the little things about the Studios that drive me nuts...Why is THIS visible from ST. I know it's a working studio. But it kills the Endor illusion so well. :lol
Kodak Picture Spots work...
By the rarely used Restroom on the FAR West side of JII. Had never been back there. Kinda peaceful and some great vistas of FW West.
Did I post this one? I like it, regardless. Two MK Icons!
Disney Flag at half staff for Roy on Dec 18th. Very touching and sad.
EPCOTPluto
Well-Known Member
Good pics.
Not to mention Figment's name on the pavement when you go backstage... :lookaroun
WDW Vacationer
Active Member
Nice pictures! The report was fantastic and I loved it! Thanks!
WHERE is that? Spent way too much time looking for it. :lol:Good pics.
Not to mention Figment's name on the pavement when you go backstage... :lookaroun
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it, I always like doing these.
luvlifeinfl
New Member
great pic's were you able to see The Princess & the frog parade "mardi gras" walk to the boat? It was so cool.
EPCOTPluto
Well-Known Member
Supposedly backstage, next to the restrooms. You actually have to go past the walls into the backstage area, and it would be right there.
Now I wish I could find a pic of it... :lookaroun
Ah, good to see you off of Twitter!:lol:
Nope, didn't make it in time for that. We had planned to get into MK RIGHT at 3:00 to get into MVMCP early, but the horrid weather got us stuck in a Port Saint Lucie McDonald's for a good amount of time. Honestly, I've lived here all my life, and I'm USED to rain, wind, and the like, but yeesh. I've enver seen a storm this bad....at least in December.
^After the storm, and once back in the car. That's how the weather was for the rest of the day. Finally stopped around 5:00.
I've seen pics, and this explains why I could not find it after scouring the planters for a good few mins while my party used the facilities. :lol:
unkadug
Follower of "Saget"The Cult
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Pics of the maps, as requested earlier.
Sorcerer Mickey and my WDWMagic Button found their way in, too.
For some reason, I see nothing?
EPCOTPluto
Well-Known Member
Can you post one up, if possible?
Thanks. Could not see it before as well. :wave:Odd, it was there before.
Here it is now. Just the maps.
Speaking of Sorcerer Mickey, did you ever find that Sorcerer Mickey stocking at Mouse Gear? :lookaroun
Can you post one up, if possible?
Thanks. Could not see it before as well. :wave:
Speaking of Sorcerer Mickey, did you ever find that Sorcerer Mickey stocking at Mouse Gear? :lookaroun
I'm looking as we speak. No luck. I bet Martin has one. :lol:
Yes I did. I also found the price tag.
However, Day @ DHS > Stocking, Figment, etc...yes? :lol:
EPCOTPluto
Well-Known Member
But of course!I'm looking as we speak. No luck. I bet Martin has one. :lol:
Yes I did. I also found the price tag.
However, Day @ DHS > Stocking, Figment, etc...yes? :lol:
EPCOTPluto
Well-Known Member
*Squints a bit* :lookaroun:lol:
Thanks, Martin!
Thanks, Martin!