Destination D: Amazing Adventures, at Contemporary Nov 19-20, 2016

[MisterPenguin]

I liked that idea the first time I saw it... on the illuminations Earth globe.

I think I might have seen that. That's the tiny thing on the lake on which they project some sort of video on just 30% of its spinning surface. I'm sure that whatever those tiny portions of a movie might be would be swell on a larger surface making them visible to people a hundred yards away.

 

[the.dreamfinder]

That's because TWDC isn't Disney any more. You have a huge entertainment conglomerate which holds the Disney name, but which bears little resemblence to the company that built the theme parks. Though we like to imagine things have not changed, that is simply delusion. Go out and buy a Singer Sewing Machine, and it won't be what your grandmother knew. Nor would most any other big brand....

Steve Huelett, the outgoing business representative of the Animation Guild, said it best, "Disney is the Berkshire Hathaway of entertainment companies".

 

[Kylo Ken]

And remove those ugly memorial things

Agreed. Such an awful idea for a money grab. Completely ruined the line of sight and the beautiful Vista of old Epcot.

 

[WDWFANSINCE81]

As my first D23 event....not impressed. At all. Don't know why I expected more...

 

[Disney Analyst]

As my first D23 event....not impressed. At all. Don't know why I expected more...

What were your expectations? How weren't they met, and what do they need to do in the future to meet them?

 

[Figments Friend]

All the big reveals will be saved for the D23 Expo this coming Summer.
That is where they attract the big press and Disney will want that attention for these forthcoming projects.
Also, said projects will be further into development by that time and thus the potential or hearing something of substance is more likely.

The tidbits tossed out of this small Event are just teasers to get the fan community abuzz.
All a part of the marketing strategy.
( See, its working so far...!)



I expect to see something related to EPCOTs 35th at next years Expo ( history panel, nostalgia driven Archive display, collectible merch, etc. ) and MAYBE more info about the planned new developments for the Park.
I also would assume that it is likely a major last minute reveal related to Pandora will be presented as the area will be just about ready to open by then.

Should be a good one...minus the insane crowds.



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[brb1006]

As my first D23 event....not impressed. At all. Don't know why I expected more...

Wait to D23 2017 then

 

[marni1971]

I could definitely see them doing a projection show on spaceship Earth. I love illuminations so I don't want that changed. I wouldn't mind an additional country or 2 added to World Showcase and maybe a few more rides. If those rides are Marvel so be it.

Two issues; one - there's only two areas to view from - north and south.

Two, more importantly, it would potentially block park access and egress. The best viewing areas would be the entrance and fountain plazas.

 

[MKCP 1985]

As my first D23 event....not impressed. At all. Don't know why I expected more...

D23 has no soulfulness. I was a founding member, defended it in these forums against its critics. The events were mostly in California, the really good events sold out immediately and over time the face of D23, Steven Clark disappeared and was not replaced and the quarterly gifts stopped. The year that the 4th quarter gift - historically a replica of a Christmas card Walt Disney had sent - was a discount coupon for skin care product, I decided to non-renew.

I read the reviews of D23 events at WDW and they always included an element of disappointment. Myself, I attended a Fanniversery event in Atlanta and had mixed feelings about the experience.

My recommendation, support the Walt Disney Family Museum instead. Unless you want to take a Disney Studios tour - you'll need to be a D23 member to do that. But to feel a connection to the Walt Disney part of the history- the museum in San Francisco is a good choice.

 

[WDWFANSINCE81]

What were your expectations? How weren't they met, and what do they need to do in the future to meet them?

Let me clarify....it's not bad. I just wish the content was more engaging. Some speakers are great...others not so much. I did not expect any big reveals but if you are going to bring James Cameron here...use him for more than an on stage prop. If want to highlight new thing ...why not focus on the drone show that starts tonight vs Jingle Bam that has been showing for a couple of weeks. It seems a little unpolished or maybe missing a bit of magic.

 

[No Name]

They have done it in the past. Remember the Monster Summer promotion:
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Well yes, they've done projections in the past for special occasions, like that one, which was for a summer promotion.

But that is far from what I'd hope for or expect of a daily projection show in Epcot.

I found this

Chapek talked about how the park will be going through a “major transformation” in the next couple of years. Mention was made of the park becoming “more Disney, timeless, relevant, family-friendly” while maintaining the original vision of the educationally-centered park.

But how can it become "more Disney"? It is already Disney and has been since the day it opened. It is Disney's theme park about the future and the world.

Unfortunately, the execs only seem to consider movies as "Disney," and so by adding more movie-IP-based attractions, they think they are making the park "more Disney." Such a terrible misunderstanding. And a disturbing lack of faith when it comes to the parks being able to stand on their own. They've stood on their own successfully for decades, and in fact, they often become weaker and less popular among all guests when things are shoehorned in.

 

[GoofGoof]

Well yes, they've done projections in the past for special occasions, like that one, which was for a summer promotion.

But that is far from what I'd hope for or expect of a daily projection show in Epcot.

Yep, it would need to have more to it than just a simple projection, but it is possible to do.

I think projections could be cool, but it wouldn't be as ideal as the castle show is due to viewing positions. I think maybe the drones could have a future permanant home as part of or in addition to illuminations.

 

[BrerJon]

So what was actually said about SEA? And in what context was Tower of Terror reassured to be safe? I've heard hints of these things but can't find actual quotes anywhere.

I do worry about people making things 'more Disney', as that means different things to different people.

To me Disney means a focus on quality above all else, better value for money than other experiences, pushing technology to take you places you never imagined you could go, and constantly innovating to give an amazing themed experience unlike anything else. River Country, Pleasure Island, Tom Sawyer's Island, EPCOT Center, Typhoon Lagoon... that's Disney to me way more than Mickey, Elsa, Jasmine etc.

If IP is used to help tell a story, then that's fine, but when the theme becomes the characters, and the parks become a list of 'The [insert movie title] Ride', with the first idea Imagineering can think of instead of pushing creativity to its limits, then it's in my mind about as far from being 'more Disney' as you can get.

 

[brb1006]

D23 has no soulfulness. I was a founding member, defended it in these forums against its critics. The events were mostly in California, the really good events sold out immediately and over time the face of D23, Steven Clark disappeared and was not replaced and the quarterly gifts stopped. The year that the 4th quarter gift - historically a replica of a Christmas card Walt Disney had sent - was a discount coupon for skin care product, I decided to non-renew.

I read the reviews of D23 events at WDW and they always included an element of disappointment. Myself, I attended a Fanniversery event in Atlanta and had mixed feelings about the experience.

My recommendation, support the Walt Disney Family Museum instead. Unless you want to take a Disney Studios tour - you'll need to be a D23 member to do that. But to feel a connection to the Walt Disney part of the history- the museum in San Francisco is a good choice.

What about the time Dreamfinder showed up?

 

[Speedy71]

 

[the.dreamfinder]

Somebody tell me how great projector heads are.

 

[Jones14]

Somebody tell me how great projector heads are.

I believe there's a place for both. I believe that human characters who are cartoons are best represented by the projector heads, since their features and facial expressions stretch beyond the capabilities of a real human face, much less the limitations imposed by the nature of the mechanics behind an animatronic.

Humans and live action humanoids, however, are best represented by "real" faces. The Let It Go Elsa and this animatronic are both excellent uses of their respective technologies, and I don't think either would achieve a better result by using the other's method of design.

 

[brb1006]

 

[Nmoody1]

Hardly a relaxing bus journey! :/

 

[DinoInstitute]

Hardly a relaxing bus journey! :/

I think it looks a lot more fun. Bus rides aren't ever "relaxing" to me in the first place.