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News 'Beyond Big Thunder Mountain' Blue Sky concept revealed for Magic Kingdom
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BuzzedPotatoHead89
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It would help to remind people Disneyland exists as the Olympics, World Cup, etc. approach. Honestly it will require a greater “Visit California” campaign which I realize as America has become more polarized people may be predisposed not to visit the state for their own reasons. Likewise, this works both ways as the inverse may be true for Florida as well.
BrianLo
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I do get that point actually, it's different than the Universal comparator though somewhat. I'm of the opinion almost all parks need some form of attention. AK most drastically needs more draws as the park that fell to the bottom of the recency pile. MK simply is never going to dissuade crowds, no matter how great the other parks get, so it also makes sense to make more room within its gate. Epcot has under-utilized spaced and DHS is likely overpacked for how big it is. Probably the only park that's currently built up correctly in Orlando is IOA.
DLR did achieve this fairly well. Yes, SW:GE seems weirdly annexed, but it's actually relatively pleasant place to visit in what is usually the second busiest park. MK would benefit from a physical space expansion as well.
Elijah Abrams
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I think Pixar Pier is supposed to represent the animation studio originating in California.
MagicHappens1971
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Pixar Pier represents the mandate to be “more timeless, more relevant, more Disney” = corporate lingo for More IP = More $$$. That’s it.
Movielover
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MrPromey
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Pixar Pier repents them trying to salvage a less than winning original concept that was intended to pay homage to a type of park Walt didn't particularly like that was originally built to pad out the ride count of the new park sitting next to Disneyland (highest attraction count of any Disney park in the world) on a shoestring budget.
Clearly, the original concept didn't work so it's not exactly shocking that the overlay doesn't really, either.
It just makes it more Disney and a little less Santa Monica Pier.
It’s like taking original flavor licorice* sticks and reshaping them as Mickey figures.
Yeah, now it's Mickey but it still tastes like chemical waste.
*Anyone who tries to tell me that licorice tastes good is just simply wrong. I respect all differences in opinion except when it comes to licorice. Licorice lovers are hitler.
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MrPromey
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It represents the food poisoning I got last night...
Sounds like they succeeded at authentically recreating the carnival-like experience!
I like the gotg retheme personally, and Pixar Pier I don't see as a bad thing either though Im.not a fan of incredicoaster theming the coaster itself is still great imo as is the rest of the land. I like the old timey Pier park theming and Pixar Pier area has like 10 rides in it plus a great nighttime show, I think it's one of the better areas in any Disney parkIn my opinion DCA was fixed in 2012. Then they broke it again with GOTG and Pixar Pier.
ToTBellHop
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Sure, but they already redid Paradise Pier last decade and then redid it again. Waste of money.
MrPromey
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No argument here!
SpectreJordan
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Any sources on this? I'm shocked either side would try an Avengers attraction in Orlando. It's pretty obvious that the other side would just tell them 'No'.
pdude81
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Martin has mentioned this before but I don't remember where. Perhaps you can search his posts with relevant keywords.
MagicHappens1971
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Disney can’t stop Universal from building a new attraction at Super Hero Island just because they feel like it. Some insider did post that Uni was planning an Avengers attraction to replace Doctor Doom.
Allegedly some Marvel attraction was also to replace WoL pavilion, but I don’t remember the exact source/info on that.
SpectreJordan
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I think I've heard in the past that Marvel has to approve any changes they make. If not, I bet Universal would've revamped their land years ago to better match modern Marvel. At the very least Meet & Greets with Iron Man, Black Panther, Thor & Black Widow.
lazyboy97o
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Marvel has reasonable approval. If a proposal follows the required style guides they’re not really allowed to deny approval.
TarzanRocked99-
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The correct me if I’m wrong, the style guides for Universal must fall within the original comic book versions, not the MCU
Rich Brownn
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While Marvel has to approve changes, it cannot simply refuse to change - it has to be based on a reason in the contract. The contract stipulates the rides/shows/etc must be based on the comic versions only - the MCU is off limits. As an example, Hulk was updated. SpiderMan was updated with HD graphics. Universal is free to add attractions within the limits of the contract (certain characters, IOA only). Also there is actually a wall of separation between Marvel and Disney when it comes to Universal attractions - if Universal submits plans for approval, they are forbidden to share those plans with any Disney entity involved in theme parks (for obvious reasons).