they have made perfect analogies regarding how Frozen in Norway is akin as putting Captain America movies as the story and culture of the United States.
I think the group in favour of Frozen are now getting desperate so much ( to try to shoehorn their opinions as facts). That they are relying in going to extremes. Now they claim we're the "haters". HAH!
You (and others) have argued WS theme doesn't matter anymore, along with enthusiastically proclaiming you'll buy and eat anything Disney dishes out, highlighted with the
I didn't voice an opinion. Those were facts. Frozen, the story, nor talking snowmen are located in any Norwegian Folklore. You can see multiple cultural influences in the design of Disney animated films of non existent fantasy settings.
The toons running around EPCOT belong to their host country where they have real, cultural significance (at least they exist in the same culture) and origins. I'm still waiting for that Norwegian talking snowman... And Olaf will change the daily operations of WS. All the 5 year old princesses mixing with all the middle-aged, slobbery boozing is going create many fantastically awkward and inappropriate situations.
And remember, it's "sophistication", not "education."
And I'll wave to you in the Frozen line. I'm staying away from those crowds like the plague as long as I can help it!
I didn't voice an opinion. Those were facts. Frozen, the story, nor talking snowmen are located in any Norwegian Folklore. You can see multiple cultural influences in the design of Disney animated films of non existent fantasy settings.
The toons running around EPCOT belong to their host country where they have real, cultural significance (at least they exist in the same culture) and origins. I'm still waiting for that Norwegian talking snowman... And Olaf will change the daily operations of WS. All the 5 year old princesses mixing with all the middle-aged, slobbery boozing is going create many fantastically awkward and inappropriate situations.
And remember, it's "sophistication", not "education."
And I'll wave to you in the Frozen line. I'm staying away from those crowds like the plague as long as I can help it!
Your still mixing up the concept that WS is a museum that professionally exhibits historical artifacts and facts.....it's a theme park....ruled by a talking mouse......it's OK with some of us if they have a talking snowman on a ride.....I don't look to a ride to teach myself or my family cultural lessons....I certainly don't expect to learn them from a ride that is shorter than it takes me to get a cup of joe at Starbucks.
You will probably have to sit down, as the only answer that is provided is always "but..but.. Mickey say Frozen fits!...!" accompanied later by a "I do not care" rebuttal.
Irony...
Wait you mean more people are going to be in Norway after the frozen conversion? That would mean that more guest want it than don't want it.....how dare WDW use that as a reason to put it there
Where is Donald in Mexican culture again? Is Mulan a beloved Chinese figure in society? Aladdin....I need to read up on my Moroccan history cause I missed him the first time.....well you get the ideal.....A&E as well as little Olaf fit into the Norwegian pavilion as well as they do IMO. Again this move is not upsetting any balance at WS.
If you had a time machine you might be able to transfer WS into what you want it to be today, at this point it's too late for that IMO.
Considering that you're refusing to answer the questions upfront, I'm going to assume the answer to all of them is "no" and you simply don't want to admit it (or believe it)
Also to your comment above, World Showcase actually *does* showcase professional exhibits and historical artifacts of the countries it represents.
The pavilion of China actually has a museum displaying some of its nation's ancient artifacts. The American Adventure is narrated by Benjamin Franklin and Mark Twain, who tell the tale of American history from the perspectives of the Revolutionary War, Civil War, Industrial Era, the Great Depression and more. And while waiting for the show, you can browse through several American artifacts or listen to the wonderful Voices of Liberty. After walking through the Japanese gardens you will come to castle and a moat, and inside there is a historical display of Japanese culture.
These are just some of the many examples that World Showcase is much more than what you percieve it to be. Just because you don't think you can learn anything in WS (or don't want to) doesn't mean that it doesn't exist. I for one, learn something new on every trip to WS, either reading signs and observing historical artifacts or simply talking to Cast Members who are native to the nations.
So with all that said, I will try again..I could care less what scenery or clothing in Norway provided "inspiration". What I would like to know, what about the story of Frozen, meaning the characters and songs, is based on Norway? I would like to know especially since the fairy-tale that Frozen is "based on" originated from Denmark, not Norway.
It seems like "it's a theme park" and it's "ruled by a talking mouse" are your fallback when you don't have anything substantial to counter with.
Can anyone else find these places in the links showing where the story is related specifically to Norway? It would seem that instead of just ignoring it that @BigTxEars could easily list the many Norway specific plot points.
Panchito's the Mexican connection, Donald and Jose are just along for the ride.
People who paid to watch a Powerpoint Presentation of Disney photos/videos booed?? That'll stick it to TDO!
Why cause it is the truth and it kills your argument too? Makes you wake up and realize how wrong you and the others are? Dislike all you want. Just proves you and your kind have no argument. You and your ilk just cannot handle the facts and the truth. You all have had your arguments blown up. Right in your faces.
How are the crowds going to die down when they haven't invested in building up the area with other rides to pick up the slack? It's going to bring in an onslaught of kids, a demographic that has never been strong nor targeted for WS. WS is an adult section of the park that was designed that way, and was successful. This is bringing a whole new element to WS it hasn't had before and frankly, isn't prepared for. There are no other attractions in the area to bring the kids in to take the heat off of Norway. People are going to go to WS specifically for Frozen, nothing else. There's nowhere else for them to go in the area. It's not like any part of the property.
