News Flights of Wonder closing and replaced by 'UP! A Great Bird Adventure'

[mikejs78]

It's a bad use of an IP that could have potentially worked.

It goes to show that it's not the IP itself, but the execution that matters. Although the idea of Doug and Russel can thematically fit in AK and in a show like this, the execution is horrible.

Contrast that to most of the reactions to the new temporary Guardians show in Epcot. By all accounts, despite being a complete thematic mismatch, it's a well put together, fun show.

So what's worse? A show that's a good thematic fit but poorly executed, or a show that's a poor thematic fit but well done?

(Yes, I know, ideal is a good thematic fit executed well, but, you know, we can't have nice things....)

 

[WondersOfLife]

It goes to show that it's not the IP itself, but the execution that matters. Although the idea of Doug and Russel can thematically fit in AK and in a show like this, the execution is horrible.

Contrast that to most of the reactions to the new temporary Guardians show in Epcot. By all accounts, despite being a complete thematic mismatch, it's a well put together, fun show.

So what's worse? A show that's a good thematic fit but poorly executed, or a show that's a poor thematic fit but well done?

To answer your question.... I'd rather have Monsters Inc Laugh Floor Comedy Club, which is a show that's a poor thematic fit but well done, over Stitch's Great Escape, which is a good thematic fit but poorly executed.

 

[JohnD]

It goes to show that it's not the IP itself, but the execution that matters. Although the idea of Doug and Russel can thematically fit in AK and in a show like this, the execution is horrible.

Contrast that to most of the reactions to the new temporary Guardians show in Epcot. By all accounts, despite being a complete thematic mismatch, it's a well put together, fun show.

So what's worse? A show that's a good thematic fit but poorly executed, or a show that's a poor thematic fit but well done?

(Yes, I know, ideal is a good thematic fit executed well, but, you know, we can't have nice things....)

The former, obviously, is worse. I want to be entertained with a good show. The old bird show didn't fit thematically either. It was just a generic bird show with Bob the tour guide. Not a single reference to Asia.

 

[Timothy_Q]

Not related to the show, but I didn't want to start a whole thread for this.

Anyone knows what's being done here?

 

[Magic Feather]

Not related to the show, but I didn't want to start a whole thread for this.

Anyone knows what's being done here?

That RoL desert party had to go somewhere...

Actually unsure, simply an educated guess.

 

[EricsBiscuit]

Just took this a couple mins ago. I've never seen the new facade at night before. It's awesome!

 

[WDW Guru]

According to the website that shall not be named, Disney is now looking at rewriting the script due to poor guest reception. Wasn't a fan of the new show when I watched it a week ago, so hope its true. Any insiders hear anything about it?