Baltic Avenue Reviews
I tried to be brief here, but I err towards the verbose and some of these are a bit too long. Don’t worry if your review is longer or shorter than others, I probably just went on a tangent! I’ll be mostly scoring based on creativity, but realism and perhaps presentation will factor in as well.
Anakin’s Pod Racer
@OvertheHorizon
This is an interesting concept to start us off! I suppose my first question would be exactly which Galaxy’s Edge this would be going to; Disneyland has plenty of Dumbo-style spinners, but Hollywood Studios could use one. Nevertheless, I like your proposed placement, as both Galaxy’s Edges need something for younger guests. I wish there was a bit more detail here to really flesh out what this experience would entail!
Community Chest: There’s always a bigger fish… and, in the case of Galaxy’s Edge, a constraining timeline I’d bid good riddance to!
Groot’s Uproot
@Disney Warrior
Adorable! Your attention to detail here is commendable; the backstory and the height of the structure in particular stand out to me. I’m not sure if DCA really needs another flat ride, specifically a drop tower, given the existence of Jumpin’ Jellyfish, but that doesn’t diminish the cuteness factor this sure-to-be-fan-favorite would hold!
Community Chest: I am Groot!
Barrels of Monkeys
@Brer Panther
This sounds more fun than a… some idiom that I just can’t seem to remember. You’ve identified a “kiddie land” that could really use some more flat rides, in a park that could really use some more capacity. Well done! I appreciate the low-stakes nature you’ve aimed for here, as it really feels like a family-friendly flat ride - absolutely textbook in the best way possible. The Ham animatronic would give this otherwise simple spinner just enough oomph to make it a classic Disney experience. And an organ grinder to provide the sure-to-be-catchy soundtrack? Incredibly charming!
San Fransokyo Super Flight
@Disgruntled Walt
This is the first of a fair few entries with novel (for the Mouse and the Globe, at least) ride systems; I had never heard of a Troika before, so I appreciated your image, which illustrates the experience quite well. The Baymax ride vehicles give this a charming kind of modern Dumbo flair, as well! I like the proposed placement of this ride, although it runs into similar pros and cons as Groot’s Uproot. The proposed surrounding screen brings this closer to a simulator, which elevates the experience above the traditional flat… although perhaps taking it a bit too far away from the ride system’s roots in the process. I’d like to learn more about the proposed ride film, as well: I’d love to see what this ride would cook up!
Community Chest: You nailed the tone of Baymax as a character with this!
We All Need A Bigger Boat
@Lord Fozzinator
With the Aquatopia going the way of the dodo, this is a great way to revitalize the ride system. The map demonstrates how this ride would be laid out in a way that words couldn’t - you have a real talent for these! The preshow and name of the shark (KEVIN!) contrast with the ride experience in the best way possible, giving this some of that goofy scary-yet-silly Alien Encounter and Dinosaur energy which brings me life. I do have a couple of small nitpicks that hold it back a bit: it’s a bit too similar to the existing Jaws boat ride, and the necessarily shallow water of the Aquatopia would probably restrict the scare factor of the brilliantly included circling shark fins. Still, this is an overall well-rounded concept, further elevated by the fantastic map!
Community Chest: The Dinosaur vibes are intensifying…