Exactly. I’m 61 and I’ve never seen all of SotS. My kids are in their 30’s and have never seen any of it and don’t know the characters. But they loved the ride because it was a water ride with a big drop. It is visually iconic, but that his very little, if anything, to do with the movie. Time for a re-theme with a movie and characters that kids can actually recognize.
I have specifically heard that opinion stated. Can I find an example right now...no.
It was very pithy. @James Alucobond 1, Me 0.
I don’t fundamentally disagree that it would be appropriate to change the subject matter of SM, but… Which ride makeover would you point to as an example of WDWs proven ability to satisfactorily complete a project of this scale and type?
Ding, ding ding! There is zero evidence that points to this being as good as what it's replacing. If I had any confidence they could pull this off, I would be OK with this. But as it stands, I see this as a mediocre overlay at best. I've said it before, I really hope I'm wrong. But I wouldn't put money on it.
The makeover is almost certainly years off and will probably re-use 70% of what's already there. I have no assurances they'll refurbish it competently, but neither am I certain they'll do it incompetently as I don't have easy access to a wormhole.
Hat's off for the gracious response.
I mean, you understand that it is rational to use past experience to predict future behavior, right? And keeping 70% of the existing sets and figures and sticking in a few new AA would be the definition of a bad makeover.
If people like most of what's there, it's quality, and it fits thematically with whatever they weave together, I don't see why re-use automatically makes it bad. Also, I enjoy many of the newer attractions, but there's really very little point in arguing about it as opinions are opinions. My only point was that definitively stating that it will be shoddy, insulting, and wholly destructive of the original experience is somewhat premature when we're still at the point at which we haven't even seen legitimate concept art. Expressing concern over the final product is not the same as pre-judging it wholesale, and I haven't commented on anyone simply doing the former.
While no one can say for sure if this will be good or bad. Disney have turned a lot of people from, in Disney we trust. To I'll believe it when I see it. Also, Splash is one of the most loved rides in history. So couple that with Disney and their track record of updates, and I can see why people think this will be an instant fail. Personally I don't think they can out do Splash, or even match it, with a re-skin. I would rather they rip it down and start from scratch. But we all know that Disney isn't serious enough to do it properly. Because that would cost too much money.
The problem is that except for the riverboat finale, the scenery used for WDW doesn't fit thematically at all with what they're doing. Disneyland's environment is at least already set in a darker bayou-like setting. WDW is not a clone of the Disneyland ride and uses completely different settings. The environments are rolling grassy hills and farmland with brightly lit sunny blue skies. Even the type of trees and foliage used are completely different, using non-wetland types such as oaks or elms instead of Disneyland's weeping willows. Almost every room in the entire ride will have to be gutted and redesigned from scratch to fit PATF's bayou setting.
One of the new pieces of concept art (or “inspiration art” if you will), definitely shows animals more in line with the former design.
I actually thought the video was fine, but I must say that the donation seemed a little puny to make that big of a deal about. I mean, how long does it take Bob Chapek to earn $50,000?
So, ahh, you're saying she should get back in the kitchen?
