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

[The_Jobu]

That argument is fine if you want to go debate Guardians of the Galaxy in Epcot. But this is Mickey Mouse in the movie park. It's about as thematically appropriate as it gets.

I'd say "the great movie ride" in the "great movie park" is about as appropriate as it gets. Though I've never been attached to GMR myself, I can see why others would be sad, it's the park icon.

Though you bring up a good point, GotG is as lazy as it gets.

 

[comics101]

That argument is fine if you want to go debate Guardians of the Galaxy in Epcot. But this is Mickey Mouse in the movie park. It's about as thematically appropriate as it gets.

Ok how about this? I enjoy classic cinema. I enjoy grand, audio animatronic-filled attractions, regardless of speed/innovation. I enjoy old school-Disney rides. I appreciate that you are excited for this upcoming ride, however I am not, and as of today, given the description of the attraction I likely will never be.

 

[comics101]

I'd say "the great movie ride" in the "great movie park" is about as appropriate as it gets. Though I've never been attached to GMR myself, I can see why others would be sad, it's the park icon.

Though you bring up a good point, GotG is as lazy as it gets.

Guardians isn't just lazy, it's insulting. "This fits Epcot because space travel, oooooooh..." Give me a break. Corporate meddling at its worst.

 

[Tom Morrow]

I'm fine with this being placed in Hollywood Studios, it fits, and Mickey deserves an E-Ticket. I just wish it didn't have to replace such a classic attraction.

 

[comics101]

I'm fine with this being placed in Hollywood Studios, it fits, and Mickey deserves an E-Ticket. I just wish it didn't have to replace such a classic attraction.

Particularly in a park so desperate for MORE attractions, not the same number as they had before the transformation began.

 

[MerlinTheGoat]

I guess. Feels like people being negative for negativity's sake. Like complaining about the new 2D Mickey design... which is entirely based on the classic Mickey design that people should ostensibly love.

The base design of new Mickey isn't the problem and I really don't hate that, it's the weird and often gross and disturbing animation they will often have for the facial expressions.

Those frames resemble something out of a 90s Nickelodeon cartoon like Ren and Stimpy or SpongeBob. Not something I care to see from Mickey Mouse.

When the cartoon doesn't use these expressions (using still classically silly but not over the top grotesque), it looks much better. I don't hate the design of the characters and frequently even enjoy the background art, though in motion the characters still have that cheap janky flash animation look. But regardless the designs seen on occasions where the characters aren't putting on freak out faces are actually not bad, like here-

 

[The_Jobu]

Those frames resemble something out of a 90s Nickelodeon cartoon like Ren and Stimpy

I was thinking the same thing, I've never seen this show before.

 

[Tom Morrow]

I actually like the shorts for their somewhat raunchiness but it seems like a bold move to base the ride around that design instead of the standard classic Mickey design.

 

[OliveMcFly]

A month?! I was thinking I had a chance in November to really take it all in one last time. Wow!
Glad I rode in February.

 

[FettFan]

eh..

couldn't you at least have used classic Mickey over the 2013 shorts one.

PUKE. I hate this Ren and Stimpy shyte.

 

[Tim Lohr]

If this is going into the Chinese Theater/Great Movie Ride building, what's going into Animation Courtyard when it's no longer housing the Star Wars Launch Bay? This Disney Channel Mickey Ride seems like it belongs in Animation Courtyard

 

[brb1006]

I have to admit, that's impressive so far.

 

[brb1006]

The base design of new Mickey isn't the problem and I really don't hate that, it's the weird and often gross and disturbing animation they will often have for the facial expressions.

Those frames resemble something out of a 90s Nickelodeon cartoon like Ren and Stimpy or SpongeBob. Not something I care to see from Mickey Mouse.

When the cartoon doesn't use these expressions (using still classically silly but not over the top grotesque), it looks much better. I don't hate the design of the characters and frequently even enjoy the background art, though in motion the characters still have that cheap janky flash animation look. But regardless the designs seen on occasions where the characters aren't putting on freak out faces are actually not bad, like here-

Sure the gross-out moments can be a bit much but I would rather have that over the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Mickey.

 

[Buried20KLeague]

I find it completely disgusting that they're going with this stylization of Mickey and pals for this. It makes no sense. Every other Mickey on the resort is in the classic style. Beyond that, this new style won't survive for decades. It's trendy and short lived.

Total disappointment.

 

[Buried20KLeague]

The whole fricking thing better not be screens either.

This addition absolutely has me the most worried.

 

[El_Tomato]

[...] And the fact that they didn't even have the mouse ears to say that GMR would be taken out [for the new ride] goes to show that they know it's a crappy idea to remove it.

THIS.

 

[PizzaPlanet]

The GMR is/'was the perfect attraction for that park - IF it was updated on a continual basis. I would have far rather seen a complete rework of the attraction, with it remaining true to its original concept. The basis behind the GMR just had so much potential to continually bring something new to the park. Will be very sorry to see it go.

I really like how it takes us through the classic movies and acts as a cinema history lesson. Seeing classic scenes replaced with the latest IP tie-ins would not be ideal. The only scenes I'd be okay losing are Tarzan and Fantasia. And of course the finale could also be upgraded, I've alway found it a bit underwhelming. Not that it matters now...

 

[Dan Deesnee]

I'm blown away that this ride is going to be in the bizarre almost Ren & Stimpy style of that awful cartoon. What a let down.

Can't wait to take my kids through this...

Can't wait...

 

[Madame Medusa]

Every other Mickey on the resort is in the classic style. Beyond that, this new style won't survive for decades. It's trendy and short lived.

Not anymore it ain't.

Mickey has gone through multiple style transformations over the years and these shorts actually show a fun side of Mickey outside of bland corporate mascot goody two shoes. They're far better than the mind-numbing abomination that is Mickey Mouse Clubhouse. You'll learn to love it, mark my words.

I actually hope this style is used more often, the "standard" is outdated and tired.

 

[becca_]

I'm blown away that this ride is going to be in the bizarre almost Ren & Stimpy style of that awful cartoon. What a let down.

Can't wait to take my kids through this...

Can't wait...

I would be more frightened as a kid of Alien scene and of the Munchkins scene than be harmed in any way by those images, lol