Disney plus Imagineering

[Disney Analyst]

Very interesting how candid they were about DCA. Especially Iger.

I do wonder if they saw how adding more Disney to DCA made it a higher rated experience, thus Pixar Pier was born, which aesthetically helped the pier, but thematically feels like an early DCA dud.

 

[EPCOTCenterLover]

IMHO, Pixar Pier transformation did not help the park aesthetics.

 

[Sailor310]

I like the series. After seeing the Mystic Manor stuff, I watched a whole ride-through. It made me think of some of the cultural miscues at DL Paris. Hong Kong was taken from the Chinese by the British. Why have a main character of a ride be an eccentric British explorer? Why not have an eccentric, wealthy Chinese explorer?

 

[Animaniac93-98]

I like the series. After seeing the Mystic Manor stuff, I watched a whole ride-through. It made me think of some of the cultural miscues at DL Paris. Hong Kong was taken from the Chinese by the British. Why have a main character of a ride be an eccentric British explorer? Why not have an eccentric, wealthy Chinese explorer?

Hong Kongers don't exactly love the Chinese or see themselves as such.

 

[brb1006]

I like the series. After seeing the Mystic Manor stuff, I watched a whole ride-through. It made me think of some of the cultural miscues at DL Paris. Hong Kong was taken from the Chinese by the British. Why have a main character of a ride be an eccentric British explorer? Why not have an eccentric, wealthy Chinese explorer?

Hong Kong and China never had a good history with each other (especially in recent years). Hong Kongers prefer to be separate from China (especially Mainland China).

 

[Sailor310]

In light of recent events, let's just say Hong Kong and China don't have a good history with each other. Hong Kongers prefer to be separate from China (especially Mainland China).

I didn't mean "a mainland, communist Chinese"character. A Hong Konger would be great, just not an old white guy representing an empire that ruled over your country for 150 years. Why not have characters that looked like the local population? I would think it might hit a raw nerve in some folks that doesn't need to be hit at a theme park.

 

[brb1006]

I didn't mean "a mainland, communist Chinese"character. A Hong Konger would be great, just not an old white guy representing an empire that ruled over your country for 150 years. Why not have characters that looked like the local population?

Probably to avoid alienating international visitors. Which could explain why the ride's dialogue is in english.

 

[Animaniac93-98]

I didn't mean "a mainland, communist Chinese"character. A Hong Konger would be great, just not an old white guy representing an empire that ruled over your country for 150 years. Why not have characters that looked like the local population? I would think it might hit a raw nerve in some folks that doesn't need to be hit at a theme park.

You're talking about a theme park whose whole identity is based on romanticizing the past through the eyes of an American media giant.

I don't think Hong Kongers really care. The ride is a period piece. The "old, eccentric Victorian explorer" type is typically white.

 

[Animaniac93-98]

Nope. We’re all misogynists who don’t understand the artist achievement of an off-center window.

Only a REAL artist with designer blood in her veins could achieve the pure genius of misaligned architecture.

You paying peasants know NOTHING.

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

i don’t particularly dislike the Disney characters in its a small world. The little mermaid is the only one that particularly annoys me as it seems totally out of place.

But I don’t feel like that plussed the attraction in any way.

 

[Disney Analyst]

IMHO, Pixar Pier transformation did not help the park aesthetics.

If they stripped the Pixar out, it is definitely an improved design aesthetic, the architecture is a lot nicer. Especially to what was initially built.

 

[mickEblu]

IMHO, Pixar Pier transformation did not help the park aesthetics.

Agreed. Maybe in certain areas like Lamplight and the land marquee but as a whole or the most important thing (the Pier skyline) took a step back IMO. Those red scream tunnels with the horizontal lines just don’t do it for me.

 

[DrAlice]

IMHO, Pixar Pier transformation did not help the park aesthetics.

For real.

Exhibit A:

I actually don't mind many of the Pixar Pier changes (even though they seem pointless, but whatever), but I just can't get passed this one. I. Just. Can't. I mean, am I supposed to be the size of a toy now? But the rest of the pier is normal size, so....??? I just don't understand this one at all.

And... and.... if you are going to make a poultry palace, then why in the name of Buzz, is this not on the menu?????

 

[mickEblu]

For real.

Exhibit A:
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I actually don't mind many of the Pixar Pier changes (even though they seem pointless, but whatever), but I just can't get passed this one. I. Just. Can't. I mean, am I supposed to be the size of a toy now? But the rest of the pier is normal size, so....??? I just don't understand this one at all.

And... and.... if you are going to make a poultry palace, then why in the name of Buzz, is this not on the menu?????
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This is easily the single worst offender in and of itself. Still think top nod overall however goes to the new scream tunnels due to their size and visibility.

 

[EPCOTCenterLover]

I was starting to like the Hotel Del Coronado flavor of the Pier. Then they screwed it up.

 

[TROR]

The blue tunnels work because they blend well with the sky. The red are a striking construct and cannot be ignored.

 

[Animaniac93-98]

Personally I would have preferred no tubes.

 

[lazyboy97o]

I didn't mean "a mainland, communist Chinese"character. A Hong Konger would be great, just not an old white guy representing an empire that ruled over your country for 150 years. Why not have characters that looked like the local population? I would think it might hit a raw nerve in some folks that doesn't need to be hit at a theme park.

The streets of Hong Kong are full of protestors, many waiving colonial flags. I don’t think they’re alienated by a British character. The park is also majority owned by the Government of Hong Kong, so they get final say on attractions.

 

[Kram Sacul]

Personally I would have preferred no tubes.

I think everyone would. The tubes are only there to comply with the city’s stupid noise ordinance. At least with the original tubes you could see out into the park. Now it’s like entering a sewer tunnel with cheap effects on the ceiling.

 

[Disney Analyst]

For real.

Exhibit A:
View attachment 431369
I actually don't mind many of the Pixar Pier changes (even though they seem pointless, but whatever), but I just can't get passed this one. I. Just. Can't. I mean, am I supposed to be the size of a toy now? But the rest of the pier is normal size, so....??? I just don't understand this one at all.

And... and.... if you are going to make a poultry palace, then why in the name of Buzz, is this not on the menu?????
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I mean. That will be an easy fix one day. Just carry it away haha.

Im speaking of the actual facade changes made. Better marquee for Screamin’, Fun-Wheel etc. If you strip the Pixar convolution, it’s quite pretty.