The Spirited Back Nine ...

[Next Big Thing]

I'm not talking about the "fan community". I'm talking about all the "casual" Disney fans who are going to ask,"why aren't we getting THAT"?

Many in the "casual" community don't even know that Disney exists outside of the United States. And it's not like OLC is going to do a big marketing campaign here in the US about it. You rarely EVER here about TDLR news here in the US.

 

[BrerJon]

Many in the "casual" community don't even know that Disney exists outside of the United States. And it's not like OLC is going to do a big marketing campaign here in the US about it. You rarely EVER here about TDLR news here in the US.

I would say 90% of people who would identify themselves as Disney fans have never heard of DisneySea.

 

[Cody5294]

Supposedly tokyo disneylands new fantasyland update? DON'T CHEW ME OUT IF I AM WRONG PLEASE. This image was on a tumblr claiming that this was released from the company. Now I see some promising looking stuff but the image is so grainy I can't make any of it out. If anyone can find a better version of this image that would be appreciated. Even so I think I see beasts castle and the mine train? in the distance idk. Like i said far too grainy.

From what I see, I see both the Arendelle and Elsas castle I believe. And the left side looks like the Little Mermaid

 

[danlb_2000]

So you don't believe me when I say great movie ride is safe?

You have said it was safe, Spirit has said "no guarantee it will be around in 5 year". You are both reliable sources so it's hard to know who has the right information.

 

[El Grupo]

I'm not talking about the "fan community". I'm talking about all the "casual" Disney fans who are going to ask,"why aren't we getting THAT"?

Unfortunately, I don't expect the outcry to be severe enough to even register. After the national campaign promoting Cars Land and other big additions to CA, I expected WDW casual fans to push harder for upgrades to the Florida parks. But, considering how attendance supposedly is on the increase in Florida, Disney was able to apparently satisfy many with FLE and a few Frozen parties.

 

[Mike S]

Speculation: TWDC has no idea how it will deal with the social media backlash when OLC announces their Frozen land at TDS.

Oh it will be glorious to see. I will love every second of it Any chance they realize how much they messed up and think "you know what? Maelstrom is already gutted so let's go with the old plan of updating that ride. Frozen is going to DHS now."

I can dream can't I?

 

[asianway]

Many in the "casual" community don't even know that Disney exists outside of the United States. And it's not like OLC is going to do a big marketing campaign here in the US about it. You rarely EVER here about TDLR news here in the US.

They can't, they are contractually prohibited from doing so

 

[tribbleorlfl]

That IS the joke though. Also it is only the second year they've done it, and no it isn't the same actor.

The joke was so well received the previous year that doing it word for word makes it funnier since jokes are nearly never reused.

Bill and Ted is partially written for fans, like it or not.

I dunno, they keep using the "this isn't the Magic Kingdom, I don't have to be nice to kids" line at the Horror Make Up show every year and it still gets chuckles from us....

I don't know, this kind of thing always made my eyes roll when I was an UO TM from 99-06. I could never figure out why we were constantly measuring and defining ourselves based on our biggest competitor, it always seemed self-defeating, envious and petty. Plus, considering a lot of UO TM's had friends or family that were WDW CM's (or were CM's themselves as a second job), it was very uncomfortable.

I still remember the big employee 2000 kick-off rally in 2000 was entitled "We Will Win." It was held right before the Super Bowl, but everyone was wondering exactly what we were going to win. The answer? "The Super Bowl of Orlando Theme parks." There were literally crickets in the SS33. They then showed a video shot across the street at DPHS with Woody Woodpecker and Popeye playing football with a Mickey plush as the pigskin (Popeye catching a TD pass then spiking the "ball" and Woody place-kicking the Mouse for a field goal). While a few people laughed and cheered, there was also an audible groan.

 

[BrerJon]

From what I see, I see both the Arendelle and Elsas castle I believe. And the left side looks like the Little Mermaid

That was my first thought, but on closer inspection I don't think so. The green area on the left, with the castle ramparts, is the existing Queen of Hearts restaurant. The pink area is where the IASW entrance currently is, but if they're using the Small World land but not that side for the entrance, a small Alice attraction, as in Paris, makes sense and there does look like a little Alice house in the pink bit so I think that's what that is.

Also remember they have King Triton's castle and a massive Little Mermaid land across the way in DisneySea, so there's no real reason to bring that property to the other park as well.

 

[RayTheFirefly]

I would say 90% of people who would identify themselves as Disney fans have never heard of DisneySea.

For what it's worth, I was what you'd consider a "casual fan" until relatively recently (a couple of years), and I didn't know about DisneySea.

 

[PhotoDave219]

First time like... ever? Or just this year? And I love the show. B&T enthusiasts will try and down on this year's show, but it's truly hard to screw this show up if you follow the formula that it's seen for years. A bad Bill & Ted show is still a really good and funny show. The only show in Orlando that's on its level is FotLK, which imo is better, but the genres are so different it's not even worth comparing.

This year... I liked last years show better but it was really really funny.

 

[PhotoDave219]

And it's Jersey Week next week too...

Oh duck.

 

[FigmentJedi]

Supposedly tokyo disneylands new fantasyland update? DON'T CHEW ME OUT IF I AM WRONG PLEASE. This image was on a tumblr claiming that this was released from the company. Now I see some promising looking stuff but the image is so grainy I can't make any of it out. If anyone can find a better version of this image that would be appreciated. Even so I think I see beasts castle and the mine train? in the distance idk. Like i said far too grainy.

From what I see, I see both the Arendelle and Elsas castle I believe. And the left side looks like the Little Mermaid

That pink spot by the Alice restaurant looks an awful lot like Sugar Rush to me.

 

[Next Big Thing]

This year... I liked last years show better but it was really really funny.

Yeah, i've really enjoyed it every time i've seen it this year. Didn't see it last year though so closest I can compare is 2012 and it's much better than that year's (saw it on youtube, but it's not the same as being there).

B&T has such a set and easy formula. As I said earlier, as long as said formula is followed, it's really hard to go wrong with the show.

 

[71jason]

No wonder I enjoyed it so much.

Yeah, I think everyone who reads this thread qualifies as the target audience. Ask @PhotoDave219, he saw it last night finally.

 

[Bairstow]

That pink spot by the Alice restaurant looks an awful lot like Sugar Rush to me.

It sure does.
You can make out the shape of the (peppermint?) trees.

 

[Rteetz]

Another article on tokyo improvements

http://www.themeparkinsider.com/flume/201410/4278/

 

[stevehousse]

Ew...why can't we have nice things like this in the US...my wife will never go to japan sadly so I don't know if I will ever get to go

Wow does it suck that they get this and all we get are carni rides at DHS...

 

[twebber55]

Ew...why can't we have nice things like this in the US...my wife will never go to japan sadly so I don't know if I will ever get to go

Wow does it suck that they get this and all we get are carni rides at DHS...

well i expect to have a lot of improvements in the park within 5 years
Disney Springs
DAK (Avatar, ROL, Nighttime safaris)
DHS Stars, Cars and Toys

so lots going on
how well its done is to be seen

 

[Bairstow]

Ew...why can't we have nice things like this in the US...my wife will never go to japan sadly so I don't know if I will ever get to go

Wow does it suck that they get this and all we get are carni rides at DHS...

Because 1. We just got a fancy new Fantasyland and

2. Disneysea already has its big collection of carnival rides.