An interesting documentary on the making of Expedition Everest

[worldfanatic]

Joe Rhode has no actual say in whether or not the figure gets fixed. He could want t fixed more than anything in the world and it doesn't actually matter. You're just ignoring facts of the figure having been removed and the organizational structure of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts.

Joe Rohde continues to command huge respect by Disney Management, which is why he continues to be put on major Imagineering projects.
I think his opinion probably "matters".
Especially concerning Animal Kingdom, which he was Lead Imagineer on.
At the very least, it certainly matters more than frustrated, whining, crybaby fanboys.

 

[lazyboy97o]

Joe Rohde continues to command huge respect by Disney Management, which is why he continues to be put on major Imagineering projects.
I think his opinion probably "matters".
Especially concerning Animal Kingdom, which he was Lead Imagineer on.
At the very least, it certainly matters more than frustrated, whining, crybaby fanboys.

Different management and Walt Disney Imagineering doesn't operate the parks. Rhode still has a job because he was able to hold onto Cameron.

 

[mergatroid]

There seems to be a very deep desire for the reasons to not fix the figure to be truly extraordinary.

Although the damaged foundation one is an odd contradiction, as it means that Disney is willing to actively our guests in a dangerous situation.

Not necessarily, they could have tested and found that constant use was damaging the foundations and that over a period of time this could become dangerous. It may be that right now it's safe (so no contradiction), but continued use could create problems further down the line?