lazyboy97o
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Joe is completely out of touch with the public. He doesn’t understand that theme parks are just about copying movies.
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NobodyElse
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I'm okay with advertising you aren't forced to watch.
NobodyElse
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Perhaps it's just the editing, but it appears that "the guy" is Bob Gurr.
Model3 McQueen
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Epcot_Imagineer
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I mean, I'm not defending the ride, but all of the Towers apart from Orlando's were always lacking just because of how they were designed.
Model3 McQueen
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Sure, I can agree. I'm just more peeved that this idea was horrible from the start, but Chappy had his eyes on that IP advertisement money his pupils almost turned to dollar signs. And truth be told, I really enjoyed the fast paced nature of our version. I think Hong Kong's looks amazing and i'd love to try that out. By a million miles, the least attractive tower to me is the one in DCA as it stands now.
Also, I visited WDW's in Jan of this year and I was pretty disappointed with TDO. The music could barely be heard, the audio levels were all over the place, a lot of effects were broken, etc.
Epcot_Imagineer
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In peak shape WDW's is the best. The entering of the fifth dimension with the elevator being pulled through is still one of the greatest effects in a ride ever; something all of the other towers sadly lack. With the way the tower is right now, it's just sad. One of the greatest rides ever built just lacking and unimpressive. Do you mean DisneySea? That one looks beautiful on the outside and I have only seen POVs, never been myself.
TROR
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Defunctland is for normies.
Model3 McQueen
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Couldn't have said it better myself.
And yes! Disneysea's! How embarrassing of me lol.
Sharon&Susan
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Does Defunctland even count as a Disney parks history channel anymore? DefuncTV seems to be the main focus of the channel now.
Stripes
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The ride itself is actually really fun. But the Tower’s ugly exterior and terrible sightline issues really hinder the park’s aesthetic.
Model3 McQueen
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Definitely! I hate all of M:BO with a passion, but I do understand why people would enjoy and appreciate it. I'm just in a pretty vocal minority i'm sure.
The more I ride Mission Breakout, the more I like it. DCA gotten the cut rate version of TOT. They wouldn't try to make the ride mechanism work so they decided the easy way out. MB works much better with the current layout. Probably the alternative solution is a completely new version like at Tokyo DisneySeas so the comparison can't be made. Now, fix Galaxy's Edge.
THE 1HAPPY HAUNT
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you still have not answered why your name is BB-8 WHEN IT IS KNOWN FOR A FACT! THAT YOU HATE DISNEY STAR WARS!!! Lol just kidding ya.
BrianLo
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This docu-series was more a commission by Marty Sklar to capture the inner workings of Imagineering ala the Pixar Story.
Of course it will be a rosey outlook, but it’s less a theme park fluff piece and sounds like there will actually be some meat to it.
From what they talked about at D23 it sounds structured around different eras. An episode encapsulating modern Disney launching in Shanghai (the film crew was of course active on the project back then). An episode around the financial brink turmoil that was Disney Circa Epcot/Tokyo Disneyland.
It was originally supposed to be a documentary, but they were offered more time with Disney+ and jumped on it.
Sounds like it will be a worthy watch!
Of course it will be a rosey outlook, but it’s less a theme park fluff piece and sounds like there will actually be some meat to it.
From what they talked about at D23 it sounds structured around different eras. An episode encapsulating modern Disney launching in Shanghai (the film crew was of course active on the project back then). An episode around the financial brink turmoil that was Disney Circa Epcot/Tokyo Disneyland.
It was originally supposed to be a documentary, but they were offered more time with Disney+ and jumped on it.
Sounds like it will be a worthy watch!
RobWDW1971
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WDI we hold in our hearts: Disneyland's Pirates and Haunted Mansion
Actual WDI of Today: EPCOT Imagination Pavilion's last two remodels
If WDI only existed over past 20 years, you wouldn't be getting a documentary as they've been living off of the legacy of their predecessors vs. what they actually produce for years.
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Travel Junkie
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At times I am disappointed in what they churn out. I also enjoy a lot of the recent product as well.
In your comparison you use extreme examples. The very best of early Disney and some of the worst of modern Disney. A more apt comparison would be DL Pirates vs Shanghai Pirates and HM vs Mystic Manor. You may very well believe the earlier versions were better, but at least you are comparing some of the best offerings during their respective time periods.
It's always easy to look back and say things were much better in the past. We don't have the whole picture though. We get to still see the best of classic Disney. The misses they produced in the past are long gone. Meanwhile we get the full spectrum of good and bad of modern WDI.
One thing that does make things harder is the corporate structure. Disney was founded by a creative genius. The structure of a corporate conglomerate in today's Disney can stifle creativity. A lot of the more creative themed entertainment projects are coming out of smaller companies. Partly because they have to be creative due to budget, but also because they have a more conducive environment to spur creativity. It would be really difficult to do at WDI today because of the size it has become, but it would great if they got back to a more intimate workshop type creative atmosphere.
Regardless, I am still looking forward to the show.
lazyboy97o
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Neither of your recent examples are a case of Disney acting alone. Disney should be able to excel without the pressure of third party owners.
RobWDW1971
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Incredicoaster with Jack-Jack on a Stick. Defend.