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ABC/Lost/Disney Question..........
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EpcotServo
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Phonedave
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While I don't watch anime, I will give it it's proper respect.
My roomate in college was big into anime. I know that was a long time ago (88 - 92), but even back then the anime he had did have some very compelling storylines to it.
Your description of LOST makes it sound like some of The Soprano's episodes. There were a few clinkers *cough* Dream Coma Sequence *cough* that just seemed like strange filler to me. I yes, I *GET* what the whole coma thing and Tony as a salesman in California and the light and the last train to the coast etc etc etc was about. However it could have been done in 30 - 45 minutes, not 2 hours.
-dave
Phonedave
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Thiger
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I disagree in the sense that just as much satisfaction would be had as I had never seen 'song of the south' but I love Splash Mountain. People can easily understand crash landing onto a spooky island being chased by some strange monster, sure they may not get all the nuances, but thats ok, maybe it will inspire them later on to find out.
Back on the splash mountain thing, pardon my ignorance but I didn't know what a 'laughing place' was or 'sure as you're born' meant...it didn't take away from enjoyment, but it sure made me want to look it up when I got home.
I totally think they could make it fun and enjoyable and no matter what, it'd be better than sounds dangerous hahahaha
Club Cooloholic
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Hmm a Scrubs attraction. Maybe it can just be a hair salon to get your hair done JD style!
Club Cooloholic
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Great point about the Splash Mountain, how many people even knew who Brer Rabbit was when that ride opened?
But, I will say why we will probably never see a Lost ride. Vacation places like disney don't like to encourage people to experience a Plane Crash, regardless of weather it is real or not.
If you were on that plane that landed in the Hudson last week would you want to get on a "Lost" ride anytime soon?
hwdelien
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Considering that most attractions are built for movies that by their very nature are "ending next year". Yes, then there is the fanfare for the DVD release. Then a few years later before they "vault" it, etc. The real litmus test to see if an movie/television show is worthy of a Disney attraction is whether or not McDonalds creates a Happy Meal for it. I have not seen a "Lost" happy meal, I have seen American Idol twice.
I'm saying this all tongue in cheek, but makes you think, doesn't it?
EpcotServo
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The real litmus test to see if an movie/television show is worthy of a Disney attraction is whether or not McDonalds creates a Happy Meal for it. I have not seen a "Lost" happy meal, I have seen American Idol twice.
I'm saying this all tongue in cheek, but makes you think, doesn't it?
LOST: THE HAPPY MEAL
I got a plush Polar Bear!
I got an smoke monster!
I got a rock...
:lol:
TalkingHead
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You'd think on a Disney board the term "gay" wouldn't be used as a pejorative...
Captain Hank
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:ROFLOL: Well played.
kingslyZISSOU
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I bet they'll put a lost set walk through where narnia is at DHS, seeing how disney has discontinued their participation in the series.
I think it would be cool if they had a recreation of one of the stations or something, but then again, i'm only on the beginning of season 2.
I really like the concept of a lost attraction, but I think TV shows that aren't classics already, are risky.
I feel like the show lost is going to be forgotten in 20 years, unless they make a giant movie at the end.
I think it would be cool if they had a recreation of one of the stations or something, but then again, i'm only on the beginning of season 2.
I really like the concept of a lost attraction, but I think TV shows that aren't classics already, are risky.
I feel like the show lost is going to be forgotten in 20 years, unless they make a giant movie at the end.
kingslyZISSOU
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kingslyZISSOU
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The more I think about it, the more sense it makes. a lost set walk through of a station or something (that was very elaborate and mysterious) could draw in people who have only heard of the show. DVD sales.
You would also please the lost fans (which there are oh so many of), and raise awareness of the show for people who don't really watch that much television. I don't watch t.v. very often, and usually stick to films. Lost has such a heavy film/ sophisticated quality.
Couldn't you Imagine it? Like maybe a semi permanent walk through presentation, with actors?
Think Posidens fury at IOA. It could be great, big or small. (and even if you've never seen the show)
You would also please the lost fans (which there are oh so many of), and raise awareness of the show for people who don't really watch that much television. I don't watch t.v. very often, and usually stick to films. Lost has such a heavy film/ sophisticated quality.
Couldn't you Imagine it? Like maybe a semi permanent walk through presentation, with actors?
Think Posidens fury at IOA. It could be great, big or small. (and even if you've never seen the show)
Phonedave
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*raises hand*
Maybe I am just strange, but I distincly remember my mom reading me Uncle Remus when I was a kid. Even had a picture of the tar baby in the book. Sort of freaky looking, all smooth and shiny with button eyes and a floppy hat on its head. And for some reason where Brer Rabbit punched it, it went "blip"
-dave
WDW1974
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Originally Posted by WDW1974
Saying that, I have to honestly fess up that I know some of the people who work on the show and have even been invited to the set (hoping to make it out there for season six filming).
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Originally Posted by WDW1974
I spoke with (name dropping alert for all my boneheaded critics coming up) the incredibly talented Michael Emerson last fall....
Thanks!
Normally, I'm not the type of person who is impressed by someone just because they're a celebrity. I have met and know many, so I tend to not be wowed just because someone is famous or on the screen in my home or the big one at the multi-plex.
But I admit meeting and drinking with Michael was very cool because he is not just talented, but so freaking nice and with a devilish (almost Ben Linus-like sense of humor). I really was bummed when he didn't win the Emmy because ... well ... because I wanted to get a picture of him at the Governors Ball with ME holding his Emmy!
Oh well, he may get it this year because I know he's got three very meaty episodes (two with more of his history and one ... well, that would involve spoilers so forget it) coming up this year. I also have a feeling he'll see lots of time next year.
Originally Posted by WDW1974
Saying that, I have to honestly fess up that I know some of the people who work on the show and have even been invited to the set (hoping to make it out there for season six filming).
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Originally Posted by WDW1974
I spoke with (name dropping alert for all my boneheaded critics coming up) the incredibly talented Michael Emerson last fall....
Thanks!
Normally, I'm not the type of person who is impressed by someone just because they're a celebrity. I have met and know many, so I tend to not be wowed just because someone is famous or on the screen in my home or the big one at the multi-plex.
But I admit meeting and drinking with Michael was very cool because he is not just talented, but so freaking nice and with a devilish (almost Ben Linus-like sense of humor). I really was bummed when he didn't win the Emmy because ... well ... because I wanted to get a picture of him at the Governors Ball with ME holding his Emmy!
Oh well, he may get it this year because I know he's got three very meaty episodes (two with more of his history and one ... well, that would involve spoilers so forget it) coming up this year. I also have a feeling he'll see lots of time next year.
WDW1974
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Yeah ... but how many people over age 6 watch Playhouse Disney. ... And how many six year olds care about who wins Idol?
In other words, every attraction doesn't have to appeal to every demo. It doesn't happen even with Disney's best.
How many teen boys (who don't dig showtunes and want to be Imagineers) love Small World? (can you believe he just typed that?!) How many elderly folks enjoy RnRC? How many people who aren't 8-13 year old boys enjoy SGE? Oh wait, I said Disney's best, so skip those last two examples!
Yes ... and I am glad you said it not I!
WDW1974
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Say hi to Damon Lindelof when you see him. He was a Sophomore when I was a Senior in HS, and probaly has no idea who I am, but what the heck
You went to the same high school? Did you guys know each other?
And although I likely won't cross paths with him before the fall, if you want me to get a message to him feel free to PM me ... I doubt if I just tell him Phonedave from WDWMAGIC said hi he'll think I'm anything but perhaps ... crazy!
Have you watched it from Day 1? Admittedly, I have. But not because I knew anyone (at the time it debutted) but because the concept intrigued me. And I had no clue (who did?) that the show would go off in quite the directions it has.
But few shows keep me glued to my seat like Lost ... 24 (which was great tonight too) does ... but not much.
I do know that my friends who love Lost have all watched from the start. And people who tuned in after just don't seem able or willing to stick with it. But I find it to be one of the best-written hours on TV.
It's not everyone's taste. But it makes me think and I like that.
WDW1974
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Me too ... I went to have drinks at a local hotel a few months ago ... heck, it may have been May now that I think of it ... anyway, they were having a convention and everyone was dressed ... I couldn't help but think I was with 500 teens out of which 490 were virgins
(did I just say that?)Anime is ... artistic ... and can be ... interesting ... but yeah I think it may be an age thing. Just like texting. I hate it. Don't understand the kids with it ... hated that I HAD to do it regularly last summer in China ... but some things are generational, I think.
Wow. We need to get together some time Lee ... assuming you haven't convinced jedi to join us for dinner! I loved both shows a lot.
But I think Lost is far better. Twin Peaks was very ... quirky more than anything. And when we found out who killed Laura ... well, the show was done.
X-Files was amazing its first five or six years, but then ... boy, did it die ugly. It was as if Chris Carter had no idea where the show was going (I believe that to be the case) and the constant rewriting of the mythology and Mulder's sister ... it was all too much really. It wasn't helped by an underwhelming first film (never saw the one from last summer, like most people).
Each week, Lost renews faith that JJ, Damon and Carlton had/have a plan for this show and have had one from the beginning ... none of that writing it as we go deal that X-Files had as it aged.
Anyway, getting very late ...
TubaGeek
God bless the "Ignore" button.
The catch with having an attraction that is too extreme for the younger demo, is that... get ready for it... people are dumb. When AI was in its original iteration, parents ignored warnings and sent their horrified kids on the ride because "it's only Disney. They couldn't have anything TOO scary at Disney." Look where that got us... :lookaroun
A little blue guy that isn't even as big as the transport tube and the stench of chili dogs.
A little blue guy that isn't even as big as the transport tube and the stench of chili dogs.