Additional Info on "The Laugh Floor" storyline

[imagineer boy]

Well, I'm thinking the different shooting games in Midway Madness will be based off a midway - such as throw the darts at the balloon, hit the milk cans with a baseball - that sort of thing. Which would fit in perfectly at Paradise Pier, since it is themed after a California carnival pier.

Ah, I see. But it would have a Toy Story theme, am I right?

 

[CaptainMichael]

Technically, during the 1800s, anything west of the mississippi was considered the frontier.

And like Nibbs said, Missouri is considered a neautral state. Its definately not a southern state, and I can tell you that, because I live here.:lol: Technically, from Arkansas down, its the south.

So, by your logic, most of Louisiana and Arkansas is the frontier....

Did I not say it wasn't a Confederate State:hammer: In fact, whether or not it would be a slave state was one of the arguements that led to war...

 

[nibblesandbits]

MGM is an exception, because basically anything based off of some sort of movie or TV show works well there.

I havn't heard of the rumor of it going into paradise peir. But if it really is going there, then it would fit "okay." Because, basically it has a fun house feel to it, judging by the way its looking. It wouldn't be a perfect fit in Paradise, but it could work. Paradise Peir doesn't have as an extreme theme as Tomorrowland does. I will need more info on the Midway ride to make a full judgement.

well, then why is it easier for you to judge this attraction? Shouldn't you need more information on MI to make a full judgement?

(Just kind of playing devil's advocate)

 

[wdwishes2005]

It doesn't matter anymore really, IMO. The New Tomorrowland is dead so now the land doesn't have a unified theme anymore. The thing that set apart the NT was that it was really the first time a MK land was COMPLETELY unified. Even CoP and Dreamflight fit because of the "Tomorrowland Metro Retro Society" tag. But now I don't think Monsters Inc will have any trouble fitting into Fantasyland East......er Tomorrowland :animwink:

As long as the attraction turns out good and people enjoy it, it doesn't matter anymore at all.

I used to love tomorrowland. I used to think that if I moved down to FL, I would come into MK at night just to sit and enjoy the TL ambience.... anymore... its sad.. I wish they'd get rid of that nasty indy speedway..

 

[se8472]

I see the theme of Tomorrowland in a different way.

The land is set up like a city. Inside the city you have different things that call the city home. Like the Prisoner Teleportation Center and Star Command.

You also have the Tomorrowland Transit Authority that hubs out of the Rocket Tower Plaza. The TTA also in charge of the rockets that come in and out of Space Mountain and Astro Orbiter.

There is also the Galaxy famous Tomorrowland Indy Speedway, which just happens to be in Tomorrowland. No big there. (never understood why people get upset about that one)

There are also places to shops and dine inside the city: The Launching Pad, Cosmic Rays, Merchants of Venus, Mickeys Star Trader, and you can even buy things at the Light and Power company.

The Tomorrowland Historical Society brings us Walts Disney Carousel of Progress, and the original Epcot concept.

So now (whatever this companies name is..only seen the movie once) wants to put a comedy club in Tomorrowland. So the way I see it, the city is getting a company club! YAY!

How is that not themed?

 

[imagineer boy]

So, by your logic, most of Louisiana and Arkansas is the frontier....

Technically, yes. The southern frontier.:lol:

 

[imagineer boy]

well, then why is it easier for you to judge this attraction? Shouldn't you need more information on MI to make a full judgement?

(Just kind of playing devil's advocate)

Well, for the Monsters Inc ride, we've gotten a full concept of what it'll be like.

For midway mania, we've only got a small little concept snipit of it.

 

[basas]

Technically, yes. The southern frontier.:lol:

Exactly...those sections of the nation were originally the "South West" and considered part of the frontier.

 

[CaptainMichael]

Technically, yes. The southern frontier.:lol:

Well, I guess next time I go to the Westbank, I'll be sure to say "Howdy folks" and stay clear of cattle drives and bandits..

 

[Crazy Harry]

Forgive me for not reading all 400 posts, but I just wanted to chime in with my two cents. The thing that bothers me first and formost about Monsters and MM is the apparent lack of AAs and dependancey on video technology. What happened to the days of life like robotics and immersive environments. I don't get the same feeling on rides like mission space and soarin as I do pirates or mansion, but it seems as though disney is abbandoning their profitable roots for fast cash money in the bank attractions although, atleast for me, rides like splash mountain and great movie ride are what keep me coming back, not video screen BS. I'm starting to lose faith. Of course, money out the butt out weighs traditional ideals, artistry, and imagination.

 

[dxwwf3]

The thing that bothers me first and formost about Monsters and MM is the apparent lack of AAs and dependancey on video technology.

You know, I think I would be much more excited about this attraction (and Turtle Talk for that matter) if AA's were used instead of this video technology. Don't get me wrong, I think it is pretty neat how they have made Turtle Talk work well and be so popular, but if Mike and Sully AA's were being used here, I would be much more excited about the attraction.

 

[polarboi]

The thing that bothers me first and formost about Monsters and MM is the apparent lack of AAs and dependancey on video technology. What happened to the days of life like robotics and immersive environments. I don't get the same feeling on rides like mission space and soarin as I do pirates or mansion, but it seems as though disney is abbandoning their profitable roots for fast cash money in the bank attractions although, atleast for me, rides like splash mountain and great movie ride are what keep me coming back, not video screen BS. I'm starting to lose faith. Of course, money out the butt out weighs traditional ideals, artistry, and imagination.

Thanks for bringing the thread back to the subject. :sohappy:

I agree that there is something about physical 3D environments like AAs that is very compelling, and I wouldn't want to see WDI abandon those kinds of attractions in favor of all screen-based attractions.

On the other hand, there's something to be said for screen-based technologies as well. I think Soarin' is one of the coolest rides at WDW, and a lot of people agree. And Disney clearly expected SGE (with an advanced AA) to be a much bigger headliner than Turtle Talk (intended to be a minor attraction in The Living Seas), but WDW visitors have voted loudly in favor of TT by their attendance.

Thankfully, WDI hasn't abandoned building AA-based attractions. Both SGE and Expedition Everest showcase new developments in AA engineering, though one is clearly more popular than the other. DL just got an AA-type Monsters Inc. dark ride, and I'm sure we've got more coming down the pike. Meanwhile, our existing dark rides like PotC and HM are getting the TLC they deserve.

It may be true that a screen-based attraction like TLF is cheaper to build than an AA-based one. If so, that's not a bad thing. Don't think of less-expensive attractions like playgrounds and movies as replacements for expensive attractions. Instead, think of them as additional minor attractions in places or at times where there wasn't enough space or money to build a major attraction. There's still a lot of space and a lot of money for future enhancements, so think of these minor additions as fun little extras while they're planning the next big thing.

Besides, screens can be cool. With the amount of money people spend on video games, TV, and movies in this country, clearly we haven't lost our fascination with screens. Make them interactive, 3D, or otherwise innovative, and you've got something nifty to put in the parks.

-p.b.

 

[dxwwf3]

Besides, screens can be cool. With the amount of money people spend on video games, TV, and movies in this country, clearly we haven't lost our fascination with screens. Make them interactive, 3D, or otherwise innovative, and you've got something nifty to put in the parks.

I agree and I love a lot of screen attractions (O Canada and Impressions de France are my favorite things about World Showcase), but I think for THIS type of attraction (Improv acting with moving mouths accordingly) it would be MUCH cooler to see AA's than video. Just my opinion.

 

[mousermerf]

WDI didn't get to make Spiderman, Universal did, and ever since they've been wanting to make one. I think Midway Mania will let them do just that. Get it out of their system, and afterward they'll be wanting to do something new.

Designing similiar shows gets dull fast - that's why even though Horizons, SSE, and World of Motion were the same general thing, they varied so greatly.

 

[dxwwf3]

WDI didn't get to make Spiderman, Universal did, and ever since they've been wanting to make one. I think Midway Mania will let them do just that. Get it out of their system, and afterward they'll be wanting to do something new.

And if Midway Mania is 3/4 the attraction Spider Man is, it would definitely be one of my favorite attractions at WDW.

 

[polarboi]

WDI didn't get to make Spiderman, Universal did, and ever since they've been wanting to make one. I think Midway Mania will let them do just that. Get it out of their system, and afterward they'll be wanting to do something new.

Mouser, you've always got such great updates, but honestly, sometimes you're so cynical!

Ever since Spiderman opened, I've been hearing, "When is Disney going to have something like Spiderman?" and "Spiderman is one of the coolest attractions in Florida!" all over the WDW fan boards. Yet you make it sound like the pressure is coming from within the company, and that it's something they need to "get out of their system" before returning to building what the fans really want.

The way I see it, WDI responds to the public's interests while continuing to innovate. I think they do it quite well.

-p.b.

 

[Tim G]

since Spiderman opened, I've been hearing, "When is Disney going to have something like Spiderman?"

Well...Disney has done that!

 

[RalphieN]

I like Turtle Talk and my kids like Turtle Talk. Maybe these new Monsters Inc. and MM attractions will be crap but I look forward to them. The attractions at the Magic Kingdom are designed to entertain children and those who are still children at heart.....as they should be. If you are too "mature" for these attractions, skip them...or try to see them through a kids' eyes. They are a lot more fun that way.:animwink:

 

[wannab@dis]

I like Turtle Talk and my kids like Turtle Talk. Maybe these new Monsters Inc. and MM attractions will be crap but I look forward to them. The attractions at the Magic Kingdom are designed to entertain children and those who are still children at heart.....as they should be. If you are too "mature" for these attractions, skip them...or try to see them through a kids' eyes. They are a lot more fun that way.:animwink:

Great post! :wave:

 

[wannab@dis]

Forgive me for not reading all 400 posts, but I just wanted to chime in with my two cents. The thing that bothers me first and formost about Monsters and MM is the apparent lack of AAs and dependancey on video technology.

Yep, I love the awesome Stitch AA at SGE... :lookaroun