LittleBuford
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It's dreadful in my opinion. I look forward to the replacement!
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It's dreadful in my opinion. I look forward to the replacement!
WondersOfLife
Blink, blink. Breathe, breathe. Day in, day out.
I agree with you. I have not commented on the sing-along show coming in. I don't have an opinion on it until it actually opens up. If it has the same quality as the Frozen show, then I can have an argument against you. Because the improv actors are remarkably entertaining and that's something you cannot get out of watching a movie at home.
As a theatre major at NGU, my peers and I have discussed several times that watching a live production on a screen is not the same as watching it in person, reflecting off of the laughter and reactions of others around you. This would be my argument, if it is a good quality show. Because there are no reactions, specifically to IDF, because generally nobody is interested in the film. Unlike other films. At least in the circle vision films, you can see people looking around behind them or something.
But, again, it has not come out yet. So I have no opinion. If it has the same quality of, say, the Up bird show, then I would much rather IDF stay put as it is.
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WondersOfLife
Blink, blink. Breathe, breathe. Day in, day out.
You are correct. It is a matter of opinion and taste. I am merely speaking, as I have repeatedly said, for the majority of theme park guests. I'm not even speaking for myself. Personally, I have absolutely no opinion on IDF. But I can definitely see why the majority of people would make it a "skip" attraction.
For instance... I absolutely LOOOOVE the Country Bear Jamboree. But I'm not close-minded enough to realize that it is definitely not everyone's cup of tea. And I am observant enough to notice that most people honestly don't care for it. Does that affect my own opinion? No. Am I going to get butt hurt over the fact that everyone else doesn't care much for it? No. I don't care.
If you enjoy IDF, fine. But no one should be close-minded enough to realize that it is a large space that is housing an attraction people only use to take a break off their feet, much like they did for Energy. It's a waste of space, in that context.
IdF has great music. It's the best pieces from the best French composers.
Both Canada and America end with horrible ballads sung horribly.
China's music... unmemorable.
Both Canada and America end with horrible ballads sung horribly.
China's music... unmemorable.
Lucky
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Right, no one should be close-minded enough to disagree with your opinion.
HauntedMansionFLA
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I hope the sing a long will take over the theatre full time. Out with the old - in with the new.
HauntedMansionFLA
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That will be on the outside. Plenty of room
Don't play games with my naptime! Now *that's* something worth getting angry about.
Soon, only the American Adventure will be left!!
lazyboy97o
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The Hunchback of Notre Dame is not a franchise nor does it have an existing attraction which can be “lifted” to “save” on development costs.
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HauntedMansionFLA
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Maybe the UK will get a Mary Poppins song a long??
LittleBuford
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As a fellow fan of the Country Bears (obviously!), I understand what you're saying. What I took issue with was your suggestion that no-one outside this forum remains excited for IdF. Without asking every single guest their feelings on the matter, one cannot know what percentage of park-goers enjoy and look forward to the film--I doubt the forum is representative, but there may be more fans out there than you realise.
I do agree with you, however, that IdF lacks the popularity of other kinds of offerings, and one can hardly blame Disney for addressing this issue.
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Animaniac93-98
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I'm pretty sure they did have the characters when the movie first came out.
They had a stage show at MGM between 1996 and 2002.
nor'easter
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Not sometimes, most times. I've been to each and every country represented in world showcase, but I still enjoy it. I guess your comment means no one should care if all of world showcase is bulldozed.
Animaniac93-98
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That Quasimodo and "Out There" made it into Happily Ever After is a minor miracle for this reason.
Animaniac93-98
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Given modern Epcot's love of festivals, booths and street entertainment, a "Topsy Turvy" space with just those things sounds like a much better idea.
MuteSuperstar
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Sure it does. The theater, the giant screen, the big sound. Other people if you're into that sort of thing.
I have a projector and 106" screen at home and it's awesome and still wows me after 10 years, but I don't kid myself and say it's the same experience as a truly large format theater.
Honestly, I've been shocked IDF has lasted as long as it has and though I have little faith it would be done well, I would be fine with a tasteful, quality update. I just hate subtraction in the parks rather than good new stuff or plussing the existing stuff. And this feels like the beginning of the end, Martin's statement that a new one is coming notwithstanding. This feels like the perfect excuse for them not to do it. We shall see.
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Actually... I'd enjoy that more than a BatB sing-along.
I've always said they should use the empty national pavilion pads to build theaters to showcase Disney IP entertainment. Sorry, American Pavilion, but an outdoor theater sucks sweat in Florida.
TwilightZone
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That's not what I meant. World showcase is seeing that in person, now is it? Same goes for being at world showcase during a sunset. Watching a video of both or any location is not the same as actually experiencing it, which is why I want to go to wdw despite me seeing so many ride videos of the place. It's just not the same and it does not have the same impact as viewing in person does.
Now please, I said it once, and I will say it again, don't missquote, don't assume. One of my biggest pet peeves really. I could go on, but I won't.
Br’er Rabbit
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Because I’m able to accept change and not say things like “EPCOT IS DEAD” when they decide to add a second film to the France Pavilion or update Illuminations. Not every change is good like Figment. But I would welcome change more than I would want things to stay the same.
I go back to Disney again and again to experience the old but also see the new. If nothing changes I would be less interested. We can’t keep living in the 80’s when Epcot first opened.
TangledUpInKnots
Active Member
So, IP is bad unless it’s your favorite?
Wait, there’s a refined visitor? It’s still a theme park, not the opera.
Or maybe the Holocaust Museum is not a theme park.
This board, sometimes...
Definitely not what I said. IP is not bad, and in fact I even said I liked beauty and the beast. I think there is such a thing as overusing the same IP which are all examples I gave. I also think there is a time and a place for it. Notice I even said or anything else (meaning anything not overused or original IP made for parks would be great) A single IP doesn't need to be in every park and I certainly don't need several Belle shows.
So, IP is bad unless it’s your favorite?
Wait, there’s a refined visitor? It’s still a theme park, not the opera.
Or maybe the Holocaust Museum is not a theme park.
This board, sometimes...