Additional Info on "The Laugh Floor" storyline

[Defend10]

So, they take really well done existing technology from the best rated show on property, add in what looks to be a really cute twist, and put it into a currently unused venue, and this is bad??? The attraction will be very, very popular, and no, the jokes are not the same everytime. Just like turtle talk, everything will be variable, including what most think of as preset.

Using awesome technology and Pixar animation to create a great new attraction? Blasphemy!!!!

 

[JROK]

So, they take really well done existing technology from the best rated show on property, add in what looks to be a really cute twist, and put it into a currently unused venue, and this is bad??? The attraction will be very, very popular, and no, the jokes are not the same everytime. Just like turtle talk, everything will be variable, including what most think of as preset.

Using awesome technology and Pixar animation to create a great new attraction? Blasphemy!!!!

Turtle Talk is the best rated show on property? What about Festival of the Lion King? ... I think this sounds "fun" (as in riding Dumbo is "fun"), but takes away from the Tomorrowland theme... I hope they atleast make Mike and Roz AAs with quality as good as atleast Stitch and have them do some show pieces as well... but this could work out pretty good...

 

[Connor002]

I'm excited to see how this turns out...


Oh, but I forgot to judge the attraction before opening like everyone else! Oops! Sorry, I'll make a point to be more judgmental in the future....

 

[Connor002]

plus its not even WDI's original idea... it's pixar's....

Personally, I'd say PIXAR has done much better than any other part of TWDC in recent years...

 

[polarboi]

They don't need anymore things like Turtle Talk! Turtle Talk (excuse my language) sucked!

Y'know, I know I shouldn't even respond to this, but...

If there's any one lesson I wish I could teach all the WDW message board posters of the world, it's that no attraction can appeal to everyone and that Disney's goal is to have a wide variety of attractions appealing to a wide variety of people.

There are attractions I love, and attractions I avoid. Some attractions clearly aren't geared to my age group or my interests, and that's okay. That doesn't mean they "suck." A failed attraction is one that doesn't accomplish what it was supposed to. Turtle Talk may not appeal to you, and you have every right to say so. But there's no denying that it has been successful far beyond what was anticipated, which helps explain the poor queue planning and the logic behind building a second, higher-capacity attraction with similar technology.

Personally, I love Turtle Talk and think it's one of the best attractions on property. But I'm totally okay with the fact that some people find it unappealing. Maybe I don't like an attraction that you really enjoy.

I just don't get why some people seem to want every attraction to be catered to them - teens who complain every time an attraction isn't a thrill ride; parents who complain every time an attraction isn't preschooler-friendly; and on it goes.

There's something for all of us, and that's why we love the place. I'm still a little confused about why Monsters are in Tomorrowland, but other than that, I think this sounds like a fun little attraction for a space that has been sadly underused in recent years. I'm looking forward to experiencing it.

-p.b.

 

[AEfx]

Turtle Talk is the best rated show on property? What about Festival of the Lion King? ...

Although someone with more access to data may be able to clairify more, yes, from what I understand, the exit polls and such from Turtle Talk were astronomically high.

That's not saying it's the most intricate or impressive show in terms of size, etc., but that guest satisfaction ratings are/were huge from all age groups.

AEfx

 

[CaptainMichael]

This sounds allot like what happened with stitch... a totally original attraction with great imagination being replaced by a movie tie in that while it is still imaginative is not quite what we have gotten from WDI in the past..

errr...Timekeeper was rarely, if ever open anymore...I'd rather have a new attraction than a locked building...

 

[egionet]

I think it sounds like a really cute idea (I do, in fact, enjoy Turtle Talk), but I'm just weary about it fitting into Tomorrowland. As someone said before, it sounds more like a Fantasyland expansion. I can't to see how it actually all works out and how they incorporate it to fit the Tomorrowland theme.

 

[imagineer99]

I think this sounds great, and am really surprised by the negative outlook.

I think the technology behind Turtle Talk is beyond amazing. When I saw the show, I was really impressed--the only "new" Disney attraction that really had my jaw hitting the floor. I perfer it to Soarin'.

By using this interactivity, it could really launch the "theater" experience to a whole new level. Can't wait.

As much as I liked Time Keeper, I'm the first to admit it needed an update. As for the reuse of technology, Disney parks are full of repeats. No one seems to cry foul at the numerous 3D movies or omnimover attractions. What's wrong with harnessing a great piece of technology in a DIFFERENT park?

Last but not least, the timekeeper building doesn't allow for some huge ride. This sounds perfect!

 

[Victoria]

I guess I'm in the minority as it sounds like a lot of fun...

AEfx

Not really. Despite my earlier post I am very excited to see what WDI concocts for this space. I have a lot of faith in them abd their ability to come up with something fantastic. Hopefully it will have a lot of re"ride" value to it though.

 

[MadMax11]

The idea is fine.

The concept of it fitting into Tomorrowland is completely beyond me, though. How is this, in any way, a Tomorrowland attraction? Every other attraction in Tomorrowland has a space theme of some sort. Space Mountain; Stitch; Buzz Lightyear; Astro Orbiters. Monsters, Inc??? I just don't get it.

 

[NASAMan]

A few points:

Interactive immediate animation was first tried at Disneyland's Innoventions with a Talk to Stitch attraction: a small group in a 'phone booth' calling Stitch in Hawai'i. They advanced that to a small theater at The living Seas in Epcot with Turtle Talk. It was sucessful beyond their expectations, hence the lack of queue space, as it use a preexisting theater. My understanding is that a queue will be present when TLS reopens. Now it will be expanded once again to a large theater. This constant improvement of technology is what makes Imagineers among the best. They don't want to settle. Keep plussing it.

I loved Timekeeper. But this import from Disneyland Paris lost a little on American audiences who were not as familiar with the people involved (Verne and Wells) or the places depicted. Tomorrowland is not spaceland. It projects to the future. Monsters, Inc. is still a little too far to the fantastical in my opinion, but, if the queue area provides a good enough backstory, it might be a welcome addition.

The way this is being promoted is like a comedy club (or like Whose Line Is It Anyways?) Extemporaneous, improvosational, never the same show twice, good character voice actors behind the scenes (that will be the deciding factor) could produce a very fun enjoyable show that the whole family could come and watch.

Mike, already exposed to humans, could be AA while the other monster comedians stay 'behind glass' to avoid human contamination. But would the circlevision still be used? Or a sit down theater constructed to face some of the curved screens?

My ratings: (out of 10)
Concept: 8
Tomorrowland appropriateness: 4
Eagerness to see: 8

 

[olive10tails]

As other posters have mentioned, I too am getting tired of Disney recycling attractions. One Turtle Talk concept is enough. Enough with Nemo. I wish Disney would revert to their old atttraction days-dark rides, etc. with new technology. I am taking my son in Sept. and am getting concerned that as he ages he won't experience the Disney that was even 5 years ago. It will all be the same canned, recycled atttractions. Imagineers can't possibly be running out of ideas, so what's with repetition? Oh well, Imagineers will do what they please without listening to feedback of guests, IMO. I'm not looking forward to the expansion of FL into Tomorrowland. Maybe I'm just having a pregnant, crabby day!

 

[Pabgo]

I would rather have had the California Monsters Inc clone.

Me too!

 

[comics101]

so wait, will they be using any audio animatronics or will it be exactly like turtle talk?

 

[Pongo]

This idea sounds as though it REALLy sucks. I hope they know waht they are doing.

Well, they are Imagineers after all.

I think they know what they're doing.

 

[ballewclan]

ok so basically its the same "ride technology" the interactive show.... How is that any different than omnimovers, or circlevisions, or 3d movies..

Omnimovers - When it comes to reusing omnimovers, it all depends on the ride theme, thats what omnimovers are about. You dont hear many people saying Spaceship Earth is too similar to Haunted Mansion do you? The layouts can be changed, it can do different things, and you still don't associate it with other omnimovers.

Circlevisions - Its like a movie...just with a different theme. As long as the movies have a different theme, its ok because thats all they are relying on.

3d movies - It all depends on how innovative they are. For instance, disney uses alot of different themes to encorporate different 4d aspects. Like the mice in HISTA, and the stinging in ITTBAB.

I can understand where your coming from, I just hope that Disney won't take turtle talk and overlay it with Monsters inc. I know they wont, I was just saying I would like something innovative, but I understand it can't be done everytime.

 

[Pongo]

The idea is fine.

The concept of it fitting into Tomorrowland is completely beyond me, though. How is this, in any way, a Tomorrowland attraction? Every other attraction in Tomorrowland has a space theme of some sort. Space Mountain; Stitch; Buzz Lightyear; Astro Orbiters. Monsters, Inc??? I just don't get it.

If you want to get into Tomorrowland theming, you can't leave out the Carousel of Progress, which has nothing to do with space and everything to do with, well, yesterday. There's also the Indy Speedway which are just loud, smelly cars. There's also the TTA, which, at it's core, can be put in any land in any of the parks. The only thing "tomorrow" about it is the Linear Induction, which isn't so "tomorrow" anymore. In years passed there was the skyway, which could never have been made to look in any way futuristic. At least in it's previous form.

Tomorrowland, in recent years, has been more of a science fiction themed land. Which I understand and accept. Science fiction (such as Jules Verne, HG Wells, etc.) was what early novelists used as their prediction of the future - i.e. "tomorrow". Teleporting aliens may not be around today, but who knows about tomorrow? Monsters from an alternate universe may not be around today, but who knows about tomorrow? I think that's where the Imagineers are going with it.

Most of all, I don't think we (meaning everyone) should count our chickens before they hatch. No one knows what this attraction will be like, so no one has the authority to judge its relevancy or quality yet.

Please. Keep open minds.

 

[Pongo]

Circlevisions - Its like a movie...just with a different theme. As long as the movies have a different theme, its ok because thats all they are relying on.

3d movies - It all depends on how innovative they are. For instance, disney uses alot of different themes to encorporate different 4d aspects. Like the mice in HISTA, and the stinging in ITTBAB.

How are either of those any different than the Turtle Talk show getting re-theming to Monsters, Inc.?

There are TWO Circlevision films in ONE park. Essentially, they are the same thing, except one is about Canada and one is about China.

With the Laugh Floor, we're getting an interactive show about monsters. With Turtle Talk, it's an interactive show about the seas. I see it as the same circumstance as the Circlevision movies. At least this time they're in different parks.

And if you want to take it further, the Laugh Floor will be entirely (maybe not entirely, but mostly, I'm thinking) fictional. Whereas Turtle Talk is about turtles - real animals and the facts about them.

The Laugh Floor will be telling a story.

 

[Kadee]

I guess I'm in the minority as it sounds like a lot of fun...

AEfx

I agree. I can't wait to see it. I just wish they could get it open sooner so I could see it when I go in July. I know.....that's NOT going to happen. I guess I'll just have to plan another trip! When is it supposed to open? Late this year? Or is it next year?