nemofinder22
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They dont look that bad at all in the HKDL one.
http://www.mouseinfo.com/forums/showpost.php?p=17256554&postcount=1
http://www.mouseinfo.com/forums/showpost.php?p=17256554&postcount=1
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Disney Ruining Disneyland?
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darthjohnny
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Really? In the cartoon, Stitch is practically the same height as Lilo, so I think he looks okay.
Nicole220
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Eh, I guess you're right. I don't know, he still seems a tad too big. But I do like his look...he fits in well.
Shere_Khan
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I actually really like how those look. I would rather Stitch not be included, but the Peter Pan and Mulan look very cute and fit in well IMO.
Disneyfalcon
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I'm on the fence on this one too. But I've never been one to think that classic rides should never be changed.
S.E.A.
Member
don't look that bad? they look great!
although i wish they put Nemo in the under the sea part. ^_^
Nicole220
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I think Nemo is coming. He was included on the list of characters that are being added.
mharrington
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You know, I have an idea of where the rainforest can go, should the park actually go through with its plan to remove it from its current location: in the tunnel area between the South America and Oceania scenes. Of course, the tunnel would have to be removed and the walls widened, but the rainforest scene, placed here, would make a good bridge between the two scenes.
nemofinder22
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wannab@dis
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Thank you for posting that! It's something that several here need to read AND understand.
Marty Skylar said:
He could have easily replaced "young marketing whizzes" with "internet fanboys that have zero real world experience" and it would be all the more true.
Ooh, zing!
Very interesting! I'm a bit disappointed to have missed the original (before learning of the rehab we had wanted to go this spring) but :shrug: that's not Disney's fault :lol:
Now matter how minuscule the changes are they are bound to be polarizing. Can't wait to check it out for myself.
Now matter how minuscule the changes are they are bound to be polarizing. Can't wait to check it out for myself.
mousermerf
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And your real world experience that makes you entitled to make that statement would be...?
wannab@dis
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dxwwf3
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I really don't think comparing POTC changes to the proposed IASW changes is a fair comparison. The people against the POTC changes was a very small percentage among the internet fan community. No matter how much some would want to believe otherwise, most people were in favor of the changes there. They fit the attraction. They changed VERY little about the tone of the attraction. People expected to see something from the film in the attraction after the huge success of the film. It makes sense.
People are not calling for characters to be added to IASW. I guarantee very few people walk off of IASW and say "That was nice, but where were the Disney characters?" :lol:. Disney is doing this mainly because of merchandise and it's hard to convince me otherwise. Is that the worst thing in the world? No, but it is what it is.
From what I've seen, I doubt these characters are going to ruin the attraction. I still think they are not needed, but this probably won't be a big mistake. FOR ME, I hate the principles behind this more than anything. We're almost to the point where Disney thinks everyone expects to see well known characters at every turn in the parks. The majority of the general public might think so, but not everyone. Luckily there have been a few new things around the parks that have been completely original to the parks. And hopefully all originality isn't dead.
I think one thing Disney needs to remember: Look at the Tiki Rooms at the two US Parks. Which one is more popular right now, as far as crowds go? Different parks do have different audiences, I realize. But the Disneyland version is unquestionably more popular right now and it was one of the highlights of my trip to DL this past summer. Kids enjoyed it a ton and so did adults. I saw it twice and it was packed both times. There is more than one way to attract crowds.
People are not calling for characters to be added to IASW. I guarantee very few people walk off of IASW and say "That was nice, but where were the Disney characters?" :lol:. Disney is doing this mainly because of merchandise and it's hard to convince me otherwise. Is that the worst thing in the world? No, but it is what it is.
From what I've seen, I doubt these characters are going to ruin the attraction. I still think they are not needed, but this probably won't be a big mistake. FOR ME, I hate the principles behind this more than anything. We're almost to the point where Disney thinks everyone expects to see well known characters at every turn in the parks. The majority of the general public might think so, but not everyone. Luckily there have been a few new things around the parks that have been completely original to the parks. And hopefully all originality isn't dead.
I think one thing Disney needs to remember: Look at the Tiki Rooms at the two US Parks. Which one is more popular right now, as far as crowds go? Different parks do have different audiences, I realize. But the Disneyland version is unquestionably more popular right now and it was one of the highlights of my trip to DL this past summer. Kids enjoyed it a ton and so did adults. I saw it twice and it was packed both times. There is more than one way to attract crowds.
dxwwf3
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Another thing I forgot to mention was that I could see them doing this at WDW a lot more than I could at Disneyland. Their Fantasyland is remarkable and has many more character based attractions. Our Fantasyland isn't in the same league and could use the "help" (
) more. I know that our IASW just had an extensive refurbishment, but it doesn't seem to be as popular as it is on the west coast.
So I would have thought they would have tested this out at the MK, where less is considered sacred, to test audience response. Then if it was a welcome addition for most guests, then they could put it in at DL.
) more. I know that our IASW just had an extensive refurbishment, but it doesn't seem to be as popular as it is on the west coast.So I would have thought they would have tested this out at the MK, where less is considered sacred, to test audience response. Then if it was a welcome addition for most guests, then they could put it in at DL.
darthjohnny
Active Member
Yeah, I could definately see them doing it at WDW if the response is good at Disneyland.
dxwwf3
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Re-Imagineering has a new post with some quotes from the "world of animation". I have stated that I don't these changes are going to be the end of the world, but I still wish they wouldn't happen. And I do respect Marty's comments as well, but some of these have some good points as well.
http://imagineerebirth.blogspot.com/2008/04/world-of-animation-speaks.html
The one that takes the cake for me comes from Tia Kratter, Art Director:
"Let's keep the original integrity of It's a Small World. It's refreshing to have rides that don't always pay homage to the Disney characters. It gives Disneyland greater breadth and richness."
Couldn't have said it better myself :sohappy:
http://imagineerebirth.blogspot.com/2008/04/world-of-animation-speaks.html
The one that takes the cake for me comes from Tia Kratter, Art Director:
"Let's keep the original integrity of It's a Small World. It's refreshing to have rides that don't always pay homage to the Disney characters. It gives Disneyland greater breadth and richness."
Couldn't have said it better myself :sohappy: