C N' D's Imagineering Rangers~ Project 8

mewhunter67

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i like, i like, i like.

and yeah, fig, i think that's where i was focusing on anyway... i couldnt think of much today at work (because i was focusing creative juices towards our display) but maybe i'll dream up something.
 

Chrononymous

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Sorry I have been absent...work suddenly dropped on me!

Figmntal...sorry I confused you about what we were doing...but you took the reins and I am grateful!

Yes...everything you included in your description is what I thought we had discussed as the final!

Your script is really fantastic!...LOVE the magic words, and the interactive element with the guests! This is perfect for what Mickey's place should be!

I will wait until about 6...and see what else we have...and do the whole write up then.

I did have a couple of drawings...one of the rotating theatre(and cartoons) and one of the outside of the building. I'll put them up as soon as I can. I hope I have the rotating part right!

I realized the clocktower can just be an outside feature of the building. (it sits above the marquee of the theatre) And it doesn't have to be a place where people go!

I'll add whatever is needed before the deadline...but feel free to add other concepts in here too!

Even if we have great descriptions ...instead of illustrations...they will paint a picture of what we have designed.
 

stitchcastle

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The vacation home seems completely out of place from the whole theater concept especially since we'll be showing that Mickey's technically not real since he's being drawn. There'd be a disconnect with the fact that we have to help draw him but then he has a really for real home that we can see.

Oh I was called in to work again today (darn it) I go in in less than an hour so I'm not going to be able to be here for the deadline or even draw the drawings, I am so so so sorry, just really bad timing for work. The most I could do I guess would be to offer opinions on editiing.

so to sum it up:
take out the vacation home if you want to go with the theater concept.
 

Chrononymous

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Ok...I do understand what you are saying Stitchcastle...BUT the whole point of this project was to make his house...plus add another interesting element...

We need to have his house be part of this design...that is the main thrust...but I do think the theatre experience works as welll...because it is interactive anf fits the Hollywood part of this (being in the studios as it is)
 

Chrononymous

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Ok...so how do we make this work?

New(ish) plan...

I redid the drawing of the outside theatre...(based on the Roxy) and dumped the clocktower completely...it just didn't add to what we were doing.

I thought maybe we could keep the revolving theatre aspect...but now it just seems way too complicated.

I think we can still have a cool round room with giant screens showing the different Mickey cartoons...360 degrees...but now it will be part of the queue(almost like a preshow)...so that we can move Groups through in a way that limits the number of people that can go through at once.

Then, as a number of people get to one end...they can go up and see Mickey's secret Hollywood Hideaway...because of course...when he's staying here...he would live above the theatre!

We can have stairs and/or ramps(for wheelchair access) that lead up to the second floor...to see Mickey's cool theatre apartment...some interactive elements, some old props showing his movie career...some of it just to walk past...

than back down...the queue winds back into the round room again...for one final leg of the journey...through the last cartoon screen (mist screen) and into the magic animator's room... (there will be a CM there to lead groups into one of several rooms)

Then Figmntal's cool interactive animation show...leads to the meet and greet...and back through the room to the exit.

At any time(except once they enter the animation room/show)...people can leave the queue to the exit door.

I WANT to make the revolving idea work...but I am not sure how to make it happen with the more simplified concept...and I am worried that we are making this too complicated and straying too far from the original idea of Mickey's cool new digs.

I do not want to lose the animation show/meet and greet, because I think it's too wonderful...and because we need something else "magical" in this attraction.

What do you guys think of the changes? I think it simplifies and draws together the best elements we have come up with.

I will do another drawing of the upstairs living quarters as well...
 

Chrononymous

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The movies I have chosen to play continuously on the big screens around the queue 360 theatre room are...

Steamboat Willie
Plane Crazy
The Band Concert
Lonesome Ghosts
Brave Little Tailor
Symphony Hour

Should we include Runaway Brain in there too? Or do you think six will be enough? These are giant screens, showing these images (without original sound...so we can have a single musical soundtrack playing)

I will continue to pull together everything, and write it up...if I don't hear from you guys about changes, then I will post it as is...as it's getting down tot he wire!
 

figmntal95

Active Member
Those cartoons all sound great, and I like what everyone is saying right now. I kinda thought that we could do a thing where the attraction starts off in the past (you enter the old-time Roxy theater) where Streamboat Willie and Plane Crazy is being premiered. Then, you travel 30 years into the future, where two Mickey cartoons from the 50's/60's are being shown. Then you travel another 30 years into the future, where Runaway brain and another cartoon from the 90's is being shown. The theater then takes you to present day, where a magical screen of mist transports you to Mickey's World, more specifically his vacation home. The guests walk through his present-day vacation home, and reach his animation studio, and the show takes place, and they leave out to the present day real world (no more time traveling.) Very similar to Carousel Of Progress (the rotating/time changing aspect.) I think we could also have a first rotation (before the Steamboat/Plane Crazy scene) where the legacy of Mickey Mouse can be explained.

I realize I'm pretty much done (I have somewhere to go right now, been out of the house all day) because there is no script, except for a few lines spoken by the attraction's operator.

Just my two cents before I head out, Chrony, good luck with the write-up. If there's anything you need me to do NOW I'll do it.
 

Chrononymous

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That is a cool idea...but I think it might be complicating things a little more than we need to!

I do like the idea of traveling through time...but the cartoons all around the walls sort of already do that (though not in such a unique way as what you are talking about!)

I did the living room area in black and white and gray...to sort of showcase the b&W era of his cartoons...

I am about to post the write up...so let me know if you want to add ofr change anything Figmntal!
 

figmntal95

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OK... so assuming what I just posted is our backstory:

Backstory:
Mickey Mouse is a legend of the entertainment industry. To celebrate his great successes, Professor Ludwig von Drake has built a time machine for guests to view some of Mickey's Greatest Achievements. The Professor takes us back to the 1920's, where the cartoons Plane Crazy and Steamboat Willie are being shown. The Professor nexts takes us to the 1940's, where the cartoons The Sorceror's Apprentice and Mickey and the Beanstalk are being shown. The professor plans to take us another 20 years into the future, but a glitch (of course) takes us 50 years into the future, where Runaway Brain (and possibly Prince and the PAuper) are being shown. Then, the Professor takes us to present day, and creates a portal (in the form of mist) to Mickey's world, specifically his summer home.

Ludwig von Drake's Dialogue

Opening Scene:
"Oh hello there! I am Professor Ludwig von Drake! Today, ve vill be taking you through time to vitness some of my pal, Mickey Mouse's greatest achievements."

First Scene:
"Ah, our first stop is da 1920's where Mickey produced some of his first cartoons, such as these: Plane Crazy and Steamboat Villie!"

Second Scene:
"Our next stop vould be the 1940's! Mickey's successes continued, with more great cartoons, such as the Sorceror's Apprentice from Fantasia, and Mickey and the Beanstalk from Fun and Fancy Free!"

Third Scene:
"Our next stop is the 1960's! Vait a second, vat? Oh, sorry folks. It looks like ve traveled fifty years into the future! Haha! But, Mickey had some great cartoons this decade, you know. Let's watch Runaway Brain and the Prince and the Pauper!"

Final Scene:
"Vell, that concludes our movie part of the tour. Now, I vill create a portal to the toon realm, where you can visit vith Mickey himself! Have fun!"
 

Chrononymous

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Ok...here is what I am going to post...here's the last change to let me know what to add or edit!

MICKEY"S HOLLYWOOD HIDEAWAY

Within the circle of the Animation Courtyard, sits a new theater building, reminiscent of the Roxy theater, where Steamboat Willie first premiered.

On it's art deco facade can be seen the marquee and large banners proclaiming this is Mickey's Hollywood Hideaway, where you can meet the Star himself, and see his apartments above the theater!

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The PRESHOW
Entering the queue,which acts as a kind of preshow, you wind your way through a large round room of the theatre, which is showing Mickey's cartoon classics in a 360 degree format.

Six giant screens surround the walls above your head, showcasing six cartoons, that play soundlessly and simultaneously to a jazzy cartoony soundtrack.

The six features are
Steamboat Willie
Plane Crazy
The Band Concert
Lonesome Ghosts
Brave Little Tailor
Symphony Hour

As you make your way through the queue, about halfway around the room, a door opens and a CM is there to lead small groups into the backstage area.


MICKEY'S HIDEAWAY
Here, we find a series of ramps that lead up and around to Mickey's apartments which are on the second floor.

Small groups at a time are allowed to wander past the Star's living quarters, which are filled with props and treasures from his cartoon career.

The first room is the Living room area, viewed from the hall, which is decorated in an art nouveau toon style. Early movie posters, autographed photos and memorabilia line the walls...except that all the decor...from the couch to the Tiffany lamp...is done in shades of black white and gray just like the black and white cartoons that led to the Mouse's stardom.

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The colorful Bedroom area showcases Mickey's comfy bed, and guests can enter to take a quick look around. The bed itself is covered in a bouncy springy mattress, which is fun for guests to sit and bounce on.
Under the bed, are the star's signature yellow shoes can be seen.

If a guest should peek into his dresser drawer, they will find one of Pluto's collars, extra pairs of white gloves, and a pair of his old fashioned pants sporting bright buttons.(all non removable of course!)

Mickey's small kitchenette has a light switch that can turn the little overhead lamp on and off. The wall clock resembles a giant Mickey Mouse watch, and Mickey's morning coffee mug can be seen on the counter, which elicits a wonderful coffee aroma.

ANIMATOR'S MAGICAL MEET and GREET

Coming back down the ramps, you can either exit the corridor back outside into the park, or continue back into the round theatre queue one more time.

The queue continues around until you are at the final cartoon screen which is at ground level. this screen plays the last Mickey cartoon...the Runaway Brain, and the screen is actually made of mist with the cartoon projected onto it.
Entering the mist, you are greeted by a Cast member who directs you to a room (one of several)to meet Mickey's personal animator...and to get a chance to meet Mickey as well!

THE SHOW

Animator: Hey folks! I'm -insert name-, Mickey's Personal Animator, and welcome to Mickey's Animation Studio! I'm really sorry, but Mickey couldn't make it today. He must've had some really important stuff to do. You know, he is one of the biggest stars in the world.

So, I guess I'll just show you guys an animation demonstration! Now who should I draw. Stitch? No. How about Donald? Nah. Maybe.... I know! I'll draw the leader of the club himself, Mickey Mouse!

The animator starts to "draw" Mickey (which is actually being projected onto the piece of paper from a hidden overhead projector) then realizes:

Aww, you know what? I forgot my special pen! I'll be right back.

As he gets up, he spills a jar labeled "Pixie Dust" onto the piece of paper. He leaves the room, not noticing. Suddenly, the picture of Mickey comes alive right before the guests (via projection), and says:

Mickey: Hiya folks, and welcome to my animation studio! Oh my gosh, I'm missing a (shoe, glove, ear, tail)! Would someone like to draw it for me!

The Mickey drawing looks around the room.

Hey! How about you! Come on up here and draw it!

Mickey points to the selected guest, and he/she draws Mickey's missing body part, using a special technology in the pencil linked to the projector.

Thanks a bunch! Wait, one more thing...

Mickey shakes the newly drawn body part, and it becomes perfect.

Alright! Say, I can't talk to all of you from here! I gotta get out of this drawing! There's only one way to do it. Everybody, repeat after me: Meeska! Mousska! Mickey Mouse!

Guests and Mickey: Meeska! Mousska! Mickey Mouse!

Mickey: Again!

Guests and Mickey: Meeska! Mousska! Mickey Mouse!

The drawing disappears on the piece of paper. Suddenly, a cloud of smoke appears on the right side of the room. A costumed actor portraying Mickey Mouse enters the room through the hidden door, concealed by the smoke. He begins to take pictures, sign autographs, shake hands, etc. with the guests. Since there are groups of only 10 or so, this shouldn't be a challenge for the actor to accomplish alone. Just in case, a handler, clevery disguised as a guest. Once everyone has met Mickey, footsteps and the whistling of "Hi-Ho" are heard. The animator is returning. Quickly, Mickey tries to figure out a way to get back into the picture. The disguised handler shouts:

Tourist Handler: I think we should try saying the magic words backwards! Everyone say: Akseem! Akssuom! Yekcim Esuom!

Guests and Handler: Akseem! Akssuom! Yekcim Esuom!

Another cloud of smoke appears, and the costumed actor returns through the hidden door, just as the animator returns.

Animator: Hey, I'm back! Jeez, it's a little smokey in here! Lady, didn't you hear the rules? NO SMOKING! Just kidding. Hey, who finished the drawing?

The selected guest raises their hand.

Wow, this is great! You have some real promise. Anyway, I guess that wraps up the demonstration.... Wait! I didn't sign the picture! Let me get my lucky pencil, I'll be right back!

The animator leaves the room. The Mickey drawing comes to life again.

Mickey: Thank you all for visiting me! The exit is right through those doors. To open them, say: Open Sesame!

Guests and Mickey: Open Sesame!

The doors fly open, controlled by a hidden CM.

Mickey: See ya real soon!

Mickey winks at the guests and the drawing disappears, as the guests leave the room, and exit the corridor of the building.
 

mewhunter67

Member
wow, for all the things that have been dropping for this one... i've been out, so's stitch, etc...

btw, chron, fig, you've done wonderfully! :) (i havent done anything for this, personally)

now, i'm here for the last hour; what still needs doing? i have some ideas for the house, but i feel a lot of them were pointless now (some of them tied to the cartoons now being used, wouldnt really fit now) anyway, the vacation house, i can still put in some ideas, just, not sure i really get the overall idea we've come up with now.

btw, i know its like, 1 hour to due, but something that happened alot, especialy with actors from those early eras, they had their own bungalows or private retreats, with their own theatres with which to showcase films to guests... i guess it could have tied in that way, but i don't think it will now.

but i guess i need to get aquainted with our idea now... before it turns in.
 

Chrononymous

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aw man...I DO like your time machine idea...but it's like a separate attraction!
I think it's really more than we need for this particular assignment, but it's worthy of it's own attraction for sure!

We did his house, gave it a theme that fits into the DHS, and gave it an extra bit of something too, with the animator's show leading to the meet and greet.

Unfortuneately,I think the simplier we are, the better it is.
 

Chrononymous

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Don't worry Mew, and figmntal...you are both safe. I am nominating myself for elimination...and stictchcastle (which I hate to do, because it wasn't his fault he couldn't get the images done in time)
 

mewhunter67

Member
why yourself chron? you did great too!

i personally had the same issue as stitch this week... any time i had free time, it was mostly catching up on work or sleep, and then i was working/school.

It's harder and harder to devote time to things lately... as much as i promise myself and want to :P
 

mewhunter67

Member
wow fig... the time machine story is alot like one i ahd some time ago for another ride of mine... the only diff was instead of movie eras, it was more specific moments in history... but the overall theory is the same lol. anyway, the point being, it sounds great! :) i wish we could include it in, but i agree with chron, it seems seperate in a way

however... (i can't mention the cool part, because it's kind of what made our idea awesome, and I like to keep my cool ideas somewhat secret)
 

Chrononymous

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well...I can nominate you... if you want out, Mew! ;)

This wasn't my strongest leadership role (and the only one I asked for, as opposed to it being given to me!)

it's tough trying to please everyone on the team, and still put forward a stunning and well thought out project. And pretty much all I contributed to this one is two drawings (the others were scrapped) and a way to pull it all together.

I'm thinking Figmntl might have been better at the leader thing in the long run...because he had the most ideas for this one.
 

mewhunter67

Member
i still say it was a good effort, and since this isnt official, i'd say its ok, you did what you could, and it's alright. this also wasnt the greatest project (a bit difficult for everyone it seems). i actually think i'm one of the few who havent led yet (which is ok, i can lead, but i'm not one to give orders well... i'm more the overseeing kinda guy; initial idea, and watch it as it goes along)

anyway, i don't mind being placed on elimination any time, because i usually feel i havent contributed at all, or enough to really feel i deserve to stay. I can always do more. so, i ususally expect it or understand when i am... i tend to have the mentality of the sacrifice or scape goat, really.
 

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