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[Kman101]

I said nothing to suggest that general upkeep didn't matter. Whether a building is themed on its parking-lot facade has nothing to do with maintenance. As for the illusion being ruined, I personally find the backstage views cool (not from within the park, of course). To me, knowing how the illusion works makes it that much more impressive. But I realise others disagree, and that's fine.

No illusion is ruined for me either (do I *wish* they were hidden by like trees or something? Maybe, but it's a non-issue for me really). But everyone's different of course

EDIT: I'm not advocating for this large ugly showbuilding, just so everyone's clear, lol. I wish it weren't so big and go-away blues and greens only make it more obvious. But maybe seeing Tron's future showbuilding? A bit of Ratatouille? The #BacksideofEverest? Nah. But again, we're all different.

 

[LittleBuford]

No illusion is ruined for me either (do I *wish* they were hidden by like trees or something? Maybe, but it's a non-issue for me really). But everyone's different of course

Indeed! And to be clear, I'm not saying that how a building looks from the back is entirely irrelevant. I just don't see the need for theming from certain (to my mind) offstage angles.

 

[Kman101]

Indeed! And to be clear, I'm not saying that how a building looks from the back is entirely irrelevant. I just don't see the need for theming from certain (to my mind) offstage angles.

Neither do I, nothing wrong with that.

And of course I agree they could do a much nicer job with the parking lots. At the same time, I'm also aware that's what it is: a parking lot (I'd prefer garages at every park, personally). But I understand there's a demand and need to be "in theme" every second, but you can only put so much lipstick on a pig, and a parking lot is still a parking lot. More trees and greenery and better walking paths (with maybe, you know, cover?) would be great. But I'm not stomping my feet when I get out of my car and wonder why this isn't a more immersive parking experience.

 

[LittleBuford]

But I'm not stomping my feet when I get out of my car and wonder why this isn't a more immersive parking experience.

Actually, there is. The them is "car park".

 

[Kman101]

Actually, there is. The them is "car park".

I mean, would I love each park to have like a TTC and you hop on a monorail/gondola/etc. or a ferry/boat and be magically whisked into the park? Sure. I do think certain things could be better hidden, but I also don't think it's a deal-breaker nor does it ruin my own illusion. Let's hope the parking improvements continue. They seem to have something in mind, no?

But we're getting a tad off-topic in some ways I guess.

 

[LittleBuford]

But we're getting a tad off-topic in some ways I guess.

It's a venerable WDWMagic tradition.

 

[Kman101]

It's a venerable WDWMagic tradition.

Well yeah, but some seem extra sensitive about it sometimes, lol. It happens, and is kind of relevant to a discussion about a large showbuilding you can see from just about everywhere.

 

[danlb_2000]

Many seem to agree with you. To me, however, a parking lot is always going to be a utilitarian and ugly space, whether at WDW or Walmart.

Fire stations are utilitarian, but Disney still went the extra mile to make it look nice.

 

[LittleBuford]

Fire stations are utilitarian, but Disney still went the extra mile to make it look nice.

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In all seriousness, can anyone explain to me how a large lot full of literally thousands of cars can ever be made to look "nice"?

 

[Kman101]

In all seriousness, can anyone explain to me how a large lot full of literally thousands of cars can ever be made to look "nice"?

This is where some of them lose me ...

Maybe if they had garages they could theme them? That's a novel concept.

I just feel like sometimes people are looking to be critical and this is one of them and then trying to say they're just upholding them to their standards. No, to them a parking lot has always been a parking lot. They've never made me expect some grand themed parking experience (should they have? Probably, so I understand that's where some are coming from, but still ...). I didn't know I should have been demanding themed parking. Why was parking OK for the last 40 years of the resort and now it's not? lol

 

[monothingie]

Many seem to agree with you. To me, however, a parking lot is always going to be a utilitarian and ugly space, whether at WDW or Walmart.

It used to be from the moment you entered property it was about telling a story, creating excitement, and building memories. Not maintaining a parking lot or build a warehouse the size of SSE within a couple of feet of it won’t destroy this, but it certainly doesn’t help and just allows for further dumbing down of the experience.

 

[Kman101]

It used to be from the moment you entered property it was about telling a story, creating excitement, and building memories. Not maintaining a parking lot or build a warehouse the size of SSE within a couple of feet of it won’t destroy this, but it certainly doesn’t help and just allows for further dumbing down of the experience.

What's the story of each of their parking lots then? (MK and Epcot, yes I can see it). I wasn't aware Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom were telling me a story and immersing me into the park right from those magical parking toll booths.

 

[LittleBuford]

It used to be from the moment you entered property it was about telling a story, creating excitement, and building memories. Not maintaining a parking lot or build a warehouse the size of SSE within a couple of feet of it won’t destroy this, but it certainly doesn’t help and just allows for further dumbing down of the experience.

What story, though?! How many of us go home and reminisce about that compelling narrative told to us by WDW's car parks?

ETA: Snap, @Kman101!

 

[peter11435]

I I personally find the backstage views cool (not from within the park, of course). To me, knowing how the illusion works makes it that much more impressive. But I realise others disagree, and that's fine.

I too enjoy backstage views and knowing how things work. But one should have to work for that, it shouldn’t be just handed to you.

 

[monothingie]

What's the story of each of their parking lots then? (MK and Epcot, yes I can see it). I wasn't aware Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom were telling me a story and immersing me into the park right from those magical parking toll booths.

What story, though?! How many of us go home and reminisce about that compelling narrative told to us by WDW's car parks?

ETA: Snap, @Kman101!

Of course it’s a parking lot, you’re not spending your day there, but it’s one of the first and last experiences many guests have at one of the parks. Disney’s 4 keys: safety, courtesy, show, and efficiency used to mean something in helping build experiences. If they are not maintained, unsafe, etc. it takes away from your experience. Would you be happy with a six flags experience at Disney?

 

[LittleBuford]

If they are not maintained, unsafe, etc. it takes away from your experience.

This is quite an extrapolation. I said I didn't mind a show building being unthemed from the parking lot, nothing more. Please don't put words into my mouth.

 

[peter11435]

In all seriousness, can anyone explain to me how a large lot full of literally thousands of cars can ever be made to look "nice"?

Properly maintained, properly painted and stripped, manicured landscaping, themed signage and graphics that are maintained.

 

[Kman101]

Properly maintained, properly painted and stripped, manicured landscaping, themed signage and graphics that are maintained.

That's different than some telling us that there's some story involved in the parking lot experience.

But absolutely yes, they should be doing all of these things and I wish they did a better job at it.

 

[LittleBuford]

Properly maintained, properly painted and stripped, manicured landscaping, themed signage and graphics that are maintained.

Again, I said nothing to suggest that maintenance was unimportant. I think this conversation has gone about as far as it can (and probably further than it should have). I'm sorry for taking us off-topic.

 

[jt04]

Just wait until Disney gets a new CEO in 2030.

First memo....

First order of business, theme the outside of the GOTG building.
Second order of business, Fix the Yeti

jt04