GymLeaderPhil
Well-Known Member
I really wish they would replace Disneyland's Fantasyland Theater with Philharmagic. I think it would act as a perfect bridge between Fantasyland and Mickey's Toontown.
-
Welcome to the WDWMAGIC.COM Forums!
Please take a look around, and feel free to sign up and join the community.
Billion $$ DCA Overhaul
- Thread starter redfive13
- Start date
Rufus T Firefly
Well-Known Member
There still seems to be resistance to Pixar based attractions even though Pixar is part of Disney.
I like to look at it this way; many of the classic Disney characters (Peter Pan, Winnie the Pooh, Snow White, Alice, Mr.Toad etc.) were not created by Disney. But because the movies and attractions were made with loving care all have been accepted into the Disney family.
I think it all boils down to quality. Quality has always been one of the hallmarks of the Disney difference. The product produced by Pixar has always been of first rate quality IMHO. Disney was very wise to purchase it and main tain their high standards.
Perhaps in another generation, Pixar will be fully accepted as a member of the Disney family.
CThaddeus
New Member
I like this idea...not because I like Philharmagic, but because The Princess Faire is really only appealing to girls. And again, I'd rather not lose Muppet-Vision. The idea of it bridging Fantasyland and Toontown is a great one, too.
kubfish
Member
It's been pretty big in NOCAL as well. That story lead off the local news last night. Should be exciting times for DCA over the next few years.
Disneyfalcon
Well-Known Member
I totally agree. I said in another thread - I think there's 5 or 6 now on this subject
- I really like DCA. I'm a big fan of the entrance theming. But more money being spent on it is never a bad thing.
dxwwf3
Well-Known Member
I agree completely. I think Muppet Vision is much better than Philharmagic and there is really no need to spend the money right now for that change. When they decide to update the attraction in Orlando, then they should do the same at DCA.
Now I'm starting to really regret only seeing Golden Dreams once this trip. Maybe a video will surface between now and closing......and maybe I'll be able to get to DCA one more time before it closes
I agree completely. I think Muppet Vision is much better than Philharmagic and there is really no need to spend the money right now for that change. When they decide to update the attraction in Orlando, then they should do the same at DCA.
Now I'm starting to really regret only seeing Golden Dreams once this trip. Maybe a video will surface between now and closing......and maybe I'll be able to get to DCA one more time before it closes
i'll see if i can post my video for you... just have to find it first.. lol
malice
Well-Known Member
here's a link to gorgeous concept art shown on CastTV:
http://www.micechat.com/forums/showpost.php?p=2250062&postcount=151
http://www.micechat.com/forums/showpost.php?p=2250062&postcount=151
kubfish
Member
Hard to follow all these threads
The post above, awesome pictures... not sure I like the Mickey wheel changing but I don't ride it anyway. I hope CScream stays the same.
Concept art mainstreet looks awesome, carsland the same... The thing that I really like and is CA... The trolly's. Being from nocal of course I say that but that looks really cool.
1534 days til 2012! WOOT.. The countdown begins.
The post above, awesome pictures... not sure I like the Mickey wheel changing but I don't ride it anyway. I hope CScream stays the same.
Concept art mainstreet looks awesome, carsland the same... The thing that I really like and is CA... The trolly's. Being from nocal of course I say that but that looks really cool.
1534 days til 2012! WOOT.. The countdown begins.
Pete C
Active Member
Wow, I think Philharmagic is 10 times better than Muppet Vision. MV is pretty dated these days, whereas Philharmagic is a must see every time I visit MK. Different strokes I guess.
I also think Maliboomer is the worst space shot of all time. I hate the noise deflecting shields...it ruins the ride for me. There's no point in screaming to yourself, it's no fun.
The changes all sound like winners to me, and this new E-ticket...wow! Finally something new from Disney to get truly excited about since Everest. Too bad for me it will be in CA. All this plus a new show and dark ride for Little Mermaid...sounds like this park will finally be a full-day experience from start to finish.
Now, how about announcing a new E-ticket for WDW?
I also think Maliboomer is the worst space shot of all time. I hate the noise deflecting shields...it ruins the ride for me. There's no point in screaming to yourself, it's no fun.
The changes all sound like winners to me, and this new E-ticket...wow! Finally something new from Disney to get truly excited about since Everest. Too bad for me it will be in CA. All this plus a new show and dark ride for Little Mermaid...sounds like this park will finally be a full-day experience from start to finish.
Now, how about announcing a new E-ticket for WDW?
darthjohnny
Active Member
What do you guys think of the new entrance style?
It looks too much like the Disney-MGM Studios entrance in my opinion.
It looks too much like the Disney-MGM Studios entrance in my opinion.
Nicole220
Well-Known Member
Agreed.
Everything else looks great!
I can't wait to see everything start to take shape!
darthjohnny
Active Member
I really don't want to see the Golden Gate Bridge monorail track go. I hope it stays.
It's very iconic. One of my first DCA pins was a monorail going through the bridge against a gold background. It's still one of my favorite pins.
It's very iconic. One of my first DCA pins was a monorail going through the bridge against a gold background. It's still one of my favorite pins.
Nicole220
Well-Known Member
It's going to go, unfortunately.
Looking at all the concept art, it doesn't fit in with the new theme.
OT: I love the concept art for a new partners statue!
Rufus T Firefly
Well-Known Member
Umm, I don't really think those are noise deflectors. They are more like :hurl: catchers.
Nicole220
Well-Known Member
That might also be true, but Disney did say they were noise deflectors.
They wanted to keep the noise level down for the neighborhoods close by.
Rufus T Firefly
Well-Known Member
Yes, I know. And they also refer to :hurl: as protein spills. :lol:
dxwwf3
Well-Known Member
If it didn't say California Adventure, you would think it was the MGM Studios concept art. But to me, the immediate entrance looks like the only downgrade to this plan (I'm still a huge fan of the CALIFORNIA letters). Even though I love the current postcard look, I'm sure the new "Main Street" will be fantastic. And I know that Paradise Pier will be a lot better 5 years from now than it is right now. But I don't think the MGM knock off is an improvement.
Nicole220
Well-Known Member
CThaddeus
New Member
Okay, call me crazy, but I'm happy to see that entrance design. I love the look of the Disney-MGM entrance. I've always thought that was one of the Park's most attractive features. It has always kind of reminded me of the roller palace in "Xanadu," and while that may sound dopey, I love that style of architecture.
After reading up a bit more on the plans in the LA Times today, I see Muppet-Vision is definitely out in favor of Philharmagic. Sigh. It's like they're going backwards by putting it in. Yes, it is all computed-generated and it's on a bigger screen, but Muppet-Vision is so much more of a complete and immersive experience. Philharmagic has nothing of interest in its queue, it has no preshow, and the show itself has just one animatronic - Donald's butt - and that is only around for a few moments at the end of the film. Compare that to Muppet-Vision's clever joke-filled queue, the still-hysterical preshow video, the plethora of audio-animatronics, the live Sweetums, and the exploding theater effect. I see no contest. Considering how far technology has come in the last ten years since Muppet-Vision was made, Philharmagic just feels so plain and ordinary to me. I hope they reconsider this change. But, I'm guessing they won't.