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lazyboy97o
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I would be. Look at Joe's portfolio. He is all about the authentic and the exotic, a world traveler who brings those experiences to his projects. I find it hard to believe that the guy obsessed with romantic realism was jumping up and down to do a purely fantasy project.
SirLink
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I don't know if they gave him the money they are giving Avatar and said make a land based on Mythological animals he would jump up and down. But your right pure fantasy projects where he can't get actual research.
lazyboy97o
Well-Known Member
To me the difference is that the mythological animals intended for Disney's Animal Kingdom were once considered real and became a part of the larger culture. That's what we learn at Expedition Everest, that even if there is no actual yeti it is a real part of Himalayan culture.
dreamscometrue
Well-Known Member
Probably not, but I have to do stuff at my job that I don't like or even agree with, and I still do it well. Joe will do a good job leading this in the right direction and context, if he's permitted to.
JimboJones123
Well-Known Member
I doubt this. Joe seems to get off on this crap. Just like his faux Yeti hunt that he virtually over for years and basically marked the end of Disney's run on top.
disneylandfan95
Member
Yep, you are totally right. Joe Rohde is the reason that Disney is no longer on top...
JimboJones123
Well-Known Member
I saw his Yeti....
No wait, I didn't.
I was just saying that the "rockstar imagineer" has no problem toting the company line.
DocMcHulk
Well-Known Member
Disco swimming yeti????
Suspirian
Well-Known Member
Did he have a traditional Na'vi earring?
SirLink
Well-Known Member
Difference is he went to The Himalayas to see how the impact of the legend has influenced local village customs etc.
TalkingHead
Well-Known Member
Now that was money well spent.
SirLink
Well-Known Member
The last non-IP attraction in a US park at 100million and with continued maintenance we wouldn't have the Yeti issues.
it was a joke..a spoof off of his trips to Asia..even my 14 year son kind of laughed it off...having a sense of humor on this stuff goes a long way
JimboJones123
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ChrisM
Well-Known Member
Precisely. And we wonder why WDI blows through cash like a junkie on a bender.
I'm glad they made you take a fake trip, Joe. You can make a damn fine attraction without the thinly disguised corporate tourism.
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Sped2424
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Is that what that was? I thought his earlobe gave up.
Soarin' Over Pgh
Well-Known Member
I really like Joe Rohde.
That's about the most positive thing I have to say about the entire project. So, there you have it. I like Joe. In all his infinite weirdness (which is somehow kinda attractive) and Imagineering glory.
That's about the most positive thing I have to say about the entire project. So, there you have it. I like Joe. In all his infinite weirdness (which is somehow kinda attractive) and Imagineering glory.
The show.