WDW1974
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Ah, the scoop is there is no scoop.
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D23 Expo Theme Park News and Announcements
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Ah, the scoop is there is no scoop.
TP2000
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True. I just got back from my trip to the D23 Expo, where I spent all of 60 minutes browsing the exhibit floor, with 35 of those minutes spent in the big WDI Pavilion. The clever pre-show at the WDI Pavilion, while not as epic or moving as '11 or '09, was still very well done and offered hints on the Door Coaster for DCA. The 45 to 75 second mark in this video holds the key to those new doors.
The MagicBand exhibit was splashy and sleek looking, but dumb and vapid. Which might sum up the entire MagicBand concept anyway.
The references about Avatar were painful to look at. Just empty fluff about absolutely nothing, and only served as a reminder that they probably shouldn't have even announced it two years ago because it hasn't impressed anyone or created any real buzz. If they really need to do AvatarLand for whatever reason, when they are two months away from the bulldozers is when they should have announced it. What was the point of announcing it back in 2011? Perhaps one of Disney's biggest blunders of the decade.
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Captain Neo
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Where exactly was the monsters inc stuff? The boxes were obvious for star wars and the pandora thing, dreamfinder and all the journey into imagination references and Bob Igers comments strongly hinted at Imagination but I didnt really see or notice any acknowledgement of Monsters Inc.
Goofyernmost
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Maybe so, but people tend to take the warnings a lot more serious don't they. Those deaths were unfortunate, but they were all traced to preexisting conditions. Neither Disney nor themselves had any reason to think that anything bad would happen. But, still, there is no end to the demand for thrill rides. What's more thrilling than a ride that has killed before. It is the ultimate in trill rides.
GLaDOS
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The dragon is perched on the bridge structure. No worse than the Yeti scene in EE. The Willow has rockwork around it and a smashed enchanted bench at its base.
WDW1974
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They aren't blurry
any longer. They are crystal clear, and I won't argue the sets or environments. Potter is regarded by most in the industry as the best attraction in O-Town (many feel the world).
HMF
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Assuming they are used effectively rather than just to save $$$$$
lazyboy97o
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Is that a few Barcelona chairs I spy at the 0:37 mark?! So do we think those are official Knoll made chairs (a mere $6906 each!) or cheap knock offs?
PhotoDave219
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While BOG may have those high rankings, its not the end-all, be all of the Disney Dining letalone dining on property or dining in Orlando.
I found it loud - far louder than any signature dining restaurant or any restaurant that charges that much per entree. It had an almost cafeteria like feeling.
I found them unable to find medium rare for a steak. I'm one of those picky people that insists on a warm red center being exactly that. I found them unable to serve hot fries with my steak. I'm one of those picky people that insists on hot food when paying more than $40/entree.
I felt rushed both times I ate there. I found the cut of the meat significantly better and cooked properly at Citricos, Yachtsman and The Wave, not to mention Shula's.
I feel I get better for my money elsewhere on disney property and off property.
It was pretty... but is not my cup of tea for anything resembling fine dining.
I found it loud - far louder than any signature dining restaurant or any restaurant that charges that much per entree. It had an almost cafeteria like feeling.
I found them unable to find medium rare for a steak. I'm one of those picky people that insists on a warm red center being exactly that. I found them unable to serve hot fries with my steak. I'm one of those picky people that insists on hot food when paying more than $40/entree.
I felt rushed both times I ate there. I found the cut of the meat significantly better and cooked properly at Citricos, Yachtsman and The Wave, not to mention Shula's.
I feel I get better for my money elsewhere on disney property and off property.
It was pretty... but is not my cup of tea for anything resembling fine dining.
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PhotoDave219
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Well Im pretty sure I could be the first on FJ but I'd much rather skip the ride and continue living thankyouverymuch.....
Seriously, thats one very violent ride.
Captain Chaos
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We don't want you to be a statistic Dave... Who else will liven this place up when the asylum is taken over by the inmates? LOL...
TalkingHead
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Wait, are you implying that FJ could kill you?
Talk about hyperbole. It's as likely to kill you as Star Tours is.
WeLComeHomE OKW
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Sure, I agree that unique perspectives are important. I think the truth is a very subjective topic and I think the notion that you can go from 100% in 0% in no time flat is more ridiculous than you are suggesting here.
PhotoDave219
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I've spent the past week on the couch with post-concussion issues.
So Yes, there's a distinct likelyhood in my case.
Goofyernmost
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Brain Cramp...what the hell is FJ?
Captain Chaos
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Forbidden Journey... the most awesome Potter ride in IOA...
Goofyernmost
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Gotcha, Thanks!
DizFiz
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Well I was not disappointed with the Expo as I never had high hopes of major park related announcements.... besides that I from the coverage posted online it looked like a great Expo. I can't wait for the release of the movies that were shown. I will have a good weeks worth of wonderful videos posted to watch. If all my cards line up just right for once I hope to attend the 2015 expo.