News Disney Not Renewing Great Movie Ride Sponsorship Deal with TCM ; Attraction to Close

[Goofyernmost]

I don't think the significance is about the material object of the castle, but rather its symbolism, and the meaning to guests of the place that it represents.

(I think people would be similarly upset if, say, Mount Rushmore were covered up with decorations during their long-planned visit to the Black Hills region, or if the Statue of Liberty were "redecorated" during their long-awaited visit to NYC.)

It's still crap and unjustified... it is a piece of plastic. Nothing more. Yes, it is a wonderful icon for the park and a memorable one, but, it isn't sacred and should looked at as an overall part of the park, not the reason for the park or the only reason to go there. If there is no difference between Mount Rushmore, The Statue of Liberty and the Plastic Castle at the end of Main Street, then I apparently have my priorities all messed up. It doesn't matter, as Martin said it isn't going to happen again and to me that is sad. But, you know I'm old and probably have the end of my ability to tour theme parks getting close so it really doesn't matter to me. Enjoy what pleases you!

 

[Goofyernmost]

I highly doubt Cinderella Castle is made of Plastic.

The frame work is steel, but, almost the entire exterior is molded plastic. The only one that I am aware of that contains actual stone is Disneyland Paris.

 

[Andrew C]

I highly doubt Cinderella Castle is made of Plastic.

Fiberglass. So plastic reinforced with a glass fiber. The exterior.

 

[larryz]

I highly doubt Cinderella Castle is made of Plastic.

Is fiberglass plastic? 'Cause if it is, it is.

 

[Marc Davis Fan]

it is a piece of plastic. Nothing more. Yes, it is a wonderful icon for the park and a memorable one, but, it isn't sacred and should looked at as an overall part of the park, not the reason for the park or the only reason to go there. If there is no difference between Mount Rushmore, The Statue of Liberty and the Plastic Castle at the end of Main Street, then I apparently have my priorities all messed up!

It is a piece of architecture. It is not reduceable to its construction materials, in the same way Rushmore and Liberty are not reducible to theirs (well, carving material in the case of Rushmore). I agree with you that we should view the park holistically, and I certainly was not stating that the castle should only be viewed independently, but rather as an important part of the holistic impact of the park. In the literature about the art of theme park design, the Main Street / Castle experience ranks among its celebrated milestones... and for good reason, in my humble opinion!

 

[MisterPenguin]

You can put a coat of paint on anything and everything. Then, it really doesn't matter if it's plastic or Italian marble underneath.

So, what material is the castle from the vantage point of our eyes? Dried paint.

 

[ToTBellHop]

You can put a coat of paint on anything and everything. Then, it really doesn't matter if it's plastic or Italian marble underneath.

So, what material is the castle from the vantage point of our eyes? Dried paint.

Is it made of broken promises built over Walt's dead body?

 

[G00fyDad]

Aaaaannnnnnnddddd, how about that Great Movie Ride closure?

 

[larryz]

Is it made of broken promises built over Walt's dead body?

Ooh! Very poetic. Nice!

 

[Cesar R M]

If there is no difference between Mount Rushmore, The Statue of Liberty and the Plastic Castle at the end of Main Street, then I apparently have my priorities all messed up.

The Castle is an icon. The difference it is a cultural not historical type of icon.
The castle could be recognizable everywhere that Disney had a touch on it.
Everyone would instantly think "oh wow, thats Disney".
Same way you get the feel "Wow I'm in new york" when you're finally seeing the statue of liberty.
They are the most important landmarks on the areas they are with.
Apart from the Park Icons.. what Orlando is recognizable for? The city seems VERY generic in layout.

When you're flying one of the first things you could notice is the Space Ship Earth's buildings.

 

[Cesar R M]

At least the crane goes away each day.

Not.that I'm advocating it.

away where? its always next to the back of the castle during work hours, sometimes its not even removed for days.

 

[Pluto89]

Aaaaannnnnnnddddd, how about that Great Movie Ride closure?

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I'm with you the last couple of pages in the thread is about the materials and structure of Cinderella Castle

 

[marni1971]

away where? its always next to the back of the castle during work hours, sometimes its not even removed for days.

Away as in at ground level where it doesn't obstruct views of the castle. From the front anyway.

 

[disneygeek90]

Went on GMR yesterday and will be sad to see it go. While it could be updated, etc., I think it's a fantastically unique ride. I really want to be in the last car of it's career before it's retired. Already planning on making sure I'm there when an official date is announced.

 

[MisterPenguin]

You can arrange with Disney Events for a private dinner party in TGMR!

Plan it and charge others to join you. Price their admittance to cover your attendance!

 

[ToTBellHop]

You can arrange with Disney Events for a private dinner party in TGMR!

Plan it and charge others to join you. Price their admittance to cover your attendance!

Better plan it real quick.

 

[disneygeek90]

You can arrange with Disney Events for a private dinner party in TGMR!

Plan it and charge others to join you. Price their admittance to cover your attendance!

If anyone does and needs an additional seat.. hit me up.

 

[PizzaPlanet]

You can arrange with Disney Events for a private dinner party in TGMR!

Plan it and charge others to join you. Price their admittance to cover your attendance!

That actually seems like it would be a little creepy. Would the cowboy AA just stand still?

 

[Animaniac93-98]

What are the chances TCM will simply sponsor and have their name on the new Mickey ride?

 

[JohnD]

Apart from the Park Icons.. what Orlando is recognizable for?