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  1. markjohns1

    Fantasmic gets cut to just 2 shows per week

    I think the reason their logic is elusive is because we are looking at this as an isolated move with no real idea of the inspiration or reasoning behind it. It's like taking a piece of a puzzle and trying to guess what the entire picture is. We have no idea regarding the big picture. The only...
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    Disney Store ??

    The mall's website, including all directions to it, can be found here. It's on the NW side of town, about 4 miles from the Lambert airport. The PDF version of the mall map indicates the location just inside the PBS Kids Playground entrance. I can't wait until they start offering the theme park...
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    Mission Space at Epcot- what is it?

    The single rotation occurs over the entire duration of the ride experience (almost 4 minutes), so it is very slow. I believe the reasoning for the rotation has to do with the way the ride system functions and its ability to return to the "home" position (or its starting position), which also...
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    Disney Store ??

    If I may resurrect this thread, for those in the St. Louis area, a Disney Store Outlet (which I assume is the new brand of the Disney Stores) is opening at the Mills mall. It looks like it is set to open by this holiday season. Considering there were three Disney stores new me in the St. Louis...
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    Fantasmic gets cut to just 2 shows per week

    For the average vacationer, they might very well look to go to DHS only on the days Fantasmic is showing. This might also convince the seasoned Disney vet to target a DHS visit on the non-Fantasmic days. Overall weekly attendance may be quite similar to what it is now, though. That definitely...
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    Mission Space at Epcot- what is it?

    It was done this way because if you were going to Mars as part of the story, there'd be no explanation for you coming back to Earth (which many people ask about anyways, as a post in this thread indicates). It would be quite a big hole in the story of the attraction. Speaking about the...
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    Fantasmic gets cut to just 2 shows per week

    Didn't DAK see a significant increase in attendance with the addition of E:E? I don't think a fireworks/nighttime show is required to boost attendance. It certainly helps, but is not the only way. It seems that even if a portion of the current rumors become a reality, DHS will become a much...
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    Fantasmic gets cut to just 2 shows per week

    I think this is key. More than likely if a guest will be leaving DHS early, they will probably end up somewhere else on property. I think even if a guest doesn't have a park hopper, they may end up at DTD or back at their resort (if they're on property). I think most day trippers are going to...
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    Fantasmic gets cut to just 2 shows per week

    Works for me! And I definitely understand that. I was mainly responding to the initial statement in the post I quoted that said I just was pointing out that it isn't nonsense. There is a lot to offer at DHS. I won't deny that you will find the park less appealing now and that Fantasmic is...
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    The DHS Pixar revamp! (According to Jim Hill)

    This would be a fantastic addition to DHS. A dark ride + family friendly thrill ride is definitely a good solution to fill some of the holes in the current DHS lineup. This would be quite helpful in diverting some of the crowds from the ToT/RnRC area further then TSM already has. The theming of...
  11. markjohns1

    Fantasmic gets cut to just 2 shows per week

    So you're saying that DHS is a half day park because you don't like many of the attractions there, or the "great ride" has too long of a wait time? With that kind of logic, you could argue that any park is a "half day park," MK included. What if I said I only liked roller coasters? I would be...
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    Fantasmic gets cut to just 2 shows per week

    Well, technically it is a cost cutting measure if they're making this change for the off season. I agree, though, that this might not be the only reason for this change. Contrary to many other opinions, I do not think this is just about AI (if at all). Because we don't have any idea regarding...
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    Captain EO

    That show gave me nightmares... That's really not a shot at MJ either. I was little when I saw and was quite frightened by it. Hopefully a remake would not give me a relapse.
  14. markjohns1

    Fantasmic gets cut to just 2 shows per week

    If this is a cost cutting move, it actually makes quite a bit of sense why Fantasmic would see fewer showings when up against Illuminations and Wishes. There is a major difference between Illuminations/Wishes and Fantasmic. Because Fantasmic is in a theater, it has a fixed number of guests...
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    Disney doesn't allow guns at work!

    Question about those who are licensed or trained, as I do not and probably will not ever own a gun. During training, are you only trained and certified about the mechanics of using or maintaining a gun? For example, how to turn the safety on or off, how to clean and care for it, and basic safety...
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    Is Photopass taking over???

    I think the issues some are pointing out are more about the individual photographers themselves, and less about the PP service. If you've got 10 different photographers, you're going to have 10 different ways of doing things, and 10 different pictures in the end. And just like you can have a...
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    Jim Hill and his Night Kingdom is dead???

    Both! As opshannon pointed out, many dismiss Jim Hill's articles unless it serves their own opinions. If we're expected to be skeptical with his other articles, why not this one? Seriously, though, I don't have a problem with the content of Jim Hill's articles, Kevin Yee's articles, or anyone...
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    Jim Hill and his Night Kingdom is dead???

    You all better take this article with a grain of salt. :lookaroun
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    deadliest catch at epcot

    That is awesome. I will expect to see some pictures for sure. Are they going to be able to handle the Florida heat?
  20. markjohns1

    Say goodbye to ALL the clubs at PI.

    It's about time they finally decided to do something with PI. It may be a bit excessive closing AC and CW, as I think they could fit in nicely with a dining/shopping/entertainment area, but I find that this change is way overdue. I am a big fan of the entire DTD area, and really don't have a...
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