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That's the problem - there are no juicy parts from what I've seen. I was involved in the bidding process for Mermaid and I've also ridden the one in California. Nothing juicy there. The BATB restaurant looks like it might be nice but certainly nothing cutting edge and certainly nowhere near as...

You are correct in that I'm not alone in my opinions...not by a long shot. I'd say the majority of "old timers" that I've talked with, the ones that trained under the legends such as John Hench, Marc Davis etc., are thoroughly disgusted or at least tepid with the product coming out of WDI for...

Mostly my thoughts also. I did go to see it in person last night and I found myself shrugging my shoulders questioning what all the fuss was about. Aesthetically it was passible by Orlando standards but that is about all I can say in its favor. It certainly would be considered a failure, or at...

Yes Spiderman has certainly been one of the attractions to beat and now that is is even better Disney is further behind in Orlando. Even Bush Gardens in Williamsburg has Darkastle, which in my opinion, is as good if not better than Spiderman, and now they are getting Verbotin (or however you...

Which if true is a dumb reason. As I pointed out on the other thread Victoria and Alberts has a dome ceiling that enables diners to hear conversation across the room and, if anything, it makes the meal that more entertaining. But seriously I'm willing to bet it was more a budget thing than...

As Lee points out, I don't always do work for Universal. But I assume you are insinuating that because I presumably do most of my work with Universal that I have have an axe to grind with Disney and therefore obviously have an agenda. Nothing could be further from the truth. It only helps me...

I can see how you might take it as an insult if you happen to like what Disney is putting out but it is intended more as a means to vent my frustration at how all the praise only encourages the useless drones in TDO and higher to continue to lower the bar in themed entertainment and the Disney...

This!!! Exactly! I feel like I'm taking crazy pills here. Why is everyone getting all worked up over the circus and the mural? It is for this very reason that Disney continues to get away with mediocrity - the fans and guests that don't know any better will continue to prasie Disney for...

Having a dome and hearing other tables' conversations doesn't seem to hurt Victoria and Alberts.

Yes...while Disney is touting their amazing new mural for Be Our Guest Restaurant and their exciting Dumbo spin land, Universal is creating an ultra immersive experience with a Hogwart's Express train all decked out to look incredibly realistic on the outside and also to include luxuriously...

LOL no but EJ has been involved in some successful projects. The guy I'm referring to has not been involved with one decent attraction that I know of. He is a super nice guy and very likeable but I'm afraid his talent as a designer is lacking.

I do agree with you regarding Small World but not about Mansion. Just like any good suspenseful story, you need the calm before the storm in order to appreciate the crescendo and payoff. Some of the interactive elements are better than others, but in general, the thing as a whole detracts from...

LOL I have no idea where I got the impression that he was involved. It never made sense to me because I know of no person (except a Florida WDI employee who shall remain nameless but I'm sure several here will know him since he was heavily involved) that likes the ride. Tony has a good sense for...

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My memory isn't what it used to be but I believe you might be right. I have never spoken to him about the project because it is probably a sore spot for him. I edited the original post just in case you are right though.

My memory isn't what it used to be but I believe you might be right. I have never spoken to him about the project because it is probably a sore spot for him. I edited the original post just in case you are right though.

I completely agree regarding the Mansion queue. Even if you skip the interactive section you still pass by it and hear the sound effects. The suspense is gone as the "playful spooks" are revealed. The difference here, in my opinion, is that adding more dolls to the Small World mix could actually...

And Now For Something Completely Different Believe it or not I actually like this concept. Here's the problem - Disney will most likely botch it up. I say this because they have botched up about 80% of every Florida project since 1994. If the video is dressed up properly, i.e., in windows...

Yep...Although I would say Sarcos had much more of a hand in the development of the Sarcos technology considering Garner has not had any involvement in the A100s. I'm not sure whose ___ he is kissing but more power to him. At least he is a genuinely nice guy and deserves it from that standpoint...

There are several companies that offer hydraulic compliance systems, even some that offer aquadraulics and compliance. What Disney is doing with Autonamatronics and Living Characters will keep them ahead of the curve for a while - at least in terms of interactivity. They are also working on...