It’s not just that he is the one we know, he was the creative lead on the project. It’s no different than the way we attribute a movie to its director even though it ends with a list of hundreds of other names and the director doesn’t have absolute total control.
Absolutely. Some people who don’t know that a lot of commonly used slang actually comes from AAVE call it “Twitter slang” or “internet slang.” Nope, it’s AAVE. Many don’t even realize they’re speaking the dialect. I have a friend in Italy who speaks the dialect perfectly. She has no clue lol.
I agree Tarzan was more of a lateral change to me. Same with Pirates lair and the Brother Bear updates to RCCT. The only problem was the extension of the tree created a bottleneck in Adventureland. But theme-wide it was hardly a big issue. It fit the area and was a more relevant theme.
I feel like I'm in what seems to be the minority of people who think the Space Mountain revamp at Tokyo Disneyland is very weird and totally excessive . . . while it's clear we don't really know all that much about it yet, that somebody thought the iconic exterior of the Space Mountain building needed anything more than just proper maintenance (let alone a complete and total overhaul) is totally bonkers to me. The exterior is arguably the most successful part of the ride, these days.
Pretty sure we have each other blocked, and for good reason.You have got to be kidding me.
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Discovery Mountain complex with multiple attractions inside.
Just want to clarify that we are on the same page here, as I mentioned I was only interested in changes to the interior. I recognize that there are a lot of questions about the Japanese refurb, but if they need to alter the ride to serve as a marquee for a new Tomorrowland, and Lightyear is out, I have more faith in what Tokyo Disney approved than what they might come up with last minute. However, in the spirit of fairness I should admit I’ve been less than impressed with the ride since the 2005 rebuild.
It was either “theraven24” or just “raven24.” I think it’s the latter.
Nope, that’s someone else. As a Californian elitist, I’m supposed to think I’m better than those from the other 49 states. I couldn’t and wouldn’t dare be from the Midwest.
Actually, @Midwest Elitist what was your original username?
The vast majority of Zoomer speech IS co-opted and appropriated AAVE. Unfortunately, because they're learning it from TikTok and it's not how any of them naturally speak (because they don't understand the linguistic nuances, prosody, nor are they informed by the organic evolution of dialects or accents) it's.... to put it nicely, a problem. Gen Z is pretty cool most of the time, but this isn't one those of instances.
I absolutely adore Brother Bear and was happy that they're part of the Redwood Creek Trail. I also like the Pirates Lair because in the book, Tom and Huck run away to the Island to be pirates, so that just seemed to fit both so well thematically. I am certainly going to miss the Tarzan's Treehouse theme, though.
OlangotangNope, that’s someone else. As a Californian elitist, I’m supposed to think I’m better than those from the other 49 states. I couldn’t and wouldn’t dare be from the Midwest.
I was trying to get @LittleBuford to change his name to “British Elitist,” but he didn’t take me up on it.
Oh totally - that comment wasn't pointed at you, it was pointed at whoever came up with the concept and whoever decided it needed financial backing (and maybe a little bit at the people who do think Disneyland needs a new look for its Space Mountain).
And nor shall I! Someone as into popular culture as I am has no business calling himself an elitist.
I bet Tokyo Disneyland will doing awesome for Tomorrowland Redo and new version of Space Mountain.
