Anyone else kinda disappointed by Turtle Talk?

[dove_]

Okay, BEFORE I get attacked by everyone, hear me out. I've only gone once (so far), but I still think the technology and presentation is amazing!

The only thing that disappointed me was that they didn't use it to really teach the kids about anything. I know it's not the place for long, in-depth science lectures, but they did nothing to lead the kids into questions about real animals or the ocean or anything. Now, I know that most of it is based on the kid's questions, and you can't avoid things like "How often do you get to play with Nemo?" and all that, but for example, when I went, one little boy asked why Crush had freckles on his nose, and whereas I expected him to say something about blending in to the sand so he could hide, he just made a joke about being born with them.

I guess I just figured that this being in Epcot, there'd be a bit more learning associated with it, especially with the huge possibilities it has.

Maybe someone has a different experience with that? :shrug:

 

[glingo]

I was at a show once when a little girl asked Crush how you can tell apart boy turtles and girl turtles. Not only was the answer informative, but it was super funny...(Crush: Ummmmmmmmm...how should I approach this?) It all depends on what the kids ask.

 

[Master Yoda]

No.

It is not a show I see every time as it does tend to get a bit repetitive but I think the show is pure magic for the kids. This attraction is not designed for a 37 year old kid like it is designed for a 5-10 year old kid like my daughter.

 

[DznyGrlSD]

I've only been to Turtle Talk once and I think it's cute. I laughed the whole time

 

[EmOhYouEssE]

No.

It is not a show I see every time as it does tend to get a bit repetitive but I think the show is pure magic for the kids. This attraction is not designed for a 37 year old kid like it is designed for a 5-10 year old kid like my daughter.

Speak for yourself! LOL! We usually see this show at least twice each trip. I love watching the little ones asking different questions. We like the fact that the show is different each time.

Em

 

[EPCOT Explorer]

I saw it once...I liked it.But I do agree that Crush could be a bit more informative.They have a great venue to do so with.

 

[Master Yoda]

Speak for yourself! LOL! We usually see this show at least twice each trip. I love watching the little ones asking different questions. We like the fact that the show is different each time.

Em

Oh, I love seeing my daughter interact with Crush but you have to admit the same questions do get asked over and over again. The look on kids faces is priceless though and that is what keeps me coming back. I don't go on every trip but I am at Epcot quite a bit more than most.

 

[RiversideBunny]

Turtle Talk With Crush Is Great !!

It's not meant to be a boring science lecture.
It's a fun session with Crush.

Dude, go back and see it again and relax and enjoy Crush and the kids.

It's a must for us, without kids.

 

[Future Ape]

Okay, BEFORE I get attacked by everyone, hear me out. I've only gone once (so far), but I still think the technology and presentation is amazing!

The only thing that disappointed me was that they didn't use it to really teach the kids about anything. I know it's not the place for long, in-depth science lectures, but they did nothing to lead the kids into questions about real animals or the ocean or anything. Now, I know that most of it is based on the kid's questions, and you can't avoid things like "How often do you get to play with Nemo?" and all that, but for example, when I went, one little boy asked why Crush had freckles on his nose, and whereas I expected him to say something about blending in to the sand so he could hide, he just made a joke about being born with them.

I guess I just figured that this being in Epcot, there'd be a bit more learning associated with it, especially with the huge possibilities it has.

Maybe someone has a different experience with that? :shrug:

Oooh, yes - pick me! Me me me me!!:wave: I too am disappointed with Crush Talk. Why can't the older people ask questions, too? And why is the line so incredibly long?? Yes, the technology is cool, but its pretty similar to the talking trash cans - and they interact with older people as well a little kids. Three cheers for the talking trash cans!!! :sohappy: (...and talking water fountains, palm trees, etc.)

 

[mwoates]

How does crush work?

This may be a dumb question but how does Crush work? The software must be amazing.

 

[shoppingnut]

Crush is great, stop worrying about trying to make everything a learning experience, it's fun, tech is fabulous and dude.

 

[Master Yoda]

This may be a dumb question but how does Crush work? The software must be amazing.

Well you see there is this turtle named Crush and every now and then he will come by this human tank and talk to all of the humans in it through a hydrophone. Seemed pretty simple to me.:shrug:


:lol:

 

[Future Ape]

This may be a dumb question but how does Crush work? The software must be amazing.

The trick is they take a real live sea turtle and put peanut butter in its mouth to make it look like its talking.

But really, I believe its some sort of voice recognition (Crush's mouth opens wider when the CM's voice increases in volume) along with a joystick to control Crush's body movement.

 

[cococola44]

I can't wait to see it actually,

my Dh said it was great and fun.

I will like to see what happens...but every time is different i suppose.

 

[EpcotServo]

It used to be all that!

I went before all the hype. The week it premired, nobody knew or cared about it. We saw it as something new so we walked in to see it. In those good old days, there was never a line, the shows were allowed to be much longer and it was a very educational show. (I remember the first show, the kids asked some very serious ocean-related questions and Crush handled them seriously, and with humor.)

-looks wistfully-

Those were great times...it felt like a tiny room where WDI was making history...

But then the word spread. The lines came. They added a "Dory" element that wasn't educational. They started to cut down the show's running time. Now only two kids got to ask questions, instead of four or five. Educational answers were cut back, WDI left and it became more about entertainment.

The lines grew.

The "Nemo" prouducts started to pile up.

The Hydrolators were torn out.



And that was the day The Living Seas died.

 

[RiversideBunny]

.....The lines grew.

The "Nemo" prouducts started to pile up.
The Hydrolators were torn out.

And that was the day The Living Seas died.

Dude, you're having a bad day.
I thought for a minute there that mousermerf was back.

Drink more beer. Talk to some kids.
And call your mother.

:lol:

 

[ShookieJones]

I love it..

I love turtle talk the way it is.
I am 38 years old and out of the 3 times I've been I've had two lengthy joked filled conversations with Crush..
And no I didn't let my family live it down the whole rest of the trip, and when I spoke to him the second time...well needless to say the wife and kids don't want to go any where near the attraction.
that being said I guess I am bit biased....Although the way Epcot Servo described it seems like it was even more fun back in the "good old days"



Epcot Servo question for you - Mike or Joel?

 

[Tinkerbella16]

Turtle Talk with Crush is one of the cutest things I've seen at WDW. The kids really get into it. It was the cutest thing watching my 3 y/o cousin last year...he was so excited throughout the entire show.

 

[dove_]

I think the show is pure magic for the kids. This attraction is not designed for a 37 year old kid like it is designed for a 5-10 year old kid like my daughter.

I completely agree that it's magical, I LOVE that part. But they have plenty of fun educational things for children (Bill Nye the Science Guy?), it wouldn't be hard to slip in a few facts here and there.

I saw it once...I liked it.But I do agree that Crush could be a bit more informative.They have a great venue to do so with.

An AMAZING venue to do it with. When I heard about it I immediately thought it would be something like how the manatee people will talk to you about manatees and all that stuff.

It's not meant to be a boring science lecture.
It's a fun session with Crush.

Dude, go back and see it again and relax and enjoy Crush and the kids.

I did enjoy it, a lot, and I never wanted it to be a boring science lecture. But I remember plenty of fun science things from when I was a kid, even something like the True Life Adventures that Disney USED to show

It used to be all that!

I went before all the hype. The week it premired, nobody knew or cared about it. We saw it as something new so we walked in to see it. In those good old days, there was never a line, the shows were allowed to be much longer and it was a very educational show. (I remember the first show, the kids asked some very serious ocean-related questions and Crush handled them seriously, and with humor.)

Maybe that's why I had those expectations...

 

[EmOhYouEssE]

Oooh, yes - pick me! Me me me me!!:wave: I too am disappointed with Crush Talk. Why can't the older people ask questions, too? And why is the line so incredibly long?? Yes, the technology is cool, but its pretty similar to the talking trash cans - and they interact with older people as well a little kids. Three cheers for the talking trash cans!!! :sohappy: (...and talking water fountains, palm trees, etc.)

At DL there is never a line and the adults are encouraged to ask questions. I could have sworn the adults were at WDW too, but now that I think about it, I can't be sure.

Animation station = one of the hidden gems of DCA.

Em