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Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind SPOILER Thread
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Epcot82Guy
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It also would have had a clear Mario Kart story and been placed in the new Mario section of Super Nintendo Land, not Toon Lagoon or next to Men in Black because Yoshi visited USF when he first hatched. (And, it probably cost $100M less - let alone build out time.)
Again, there isn't a ton of criticism of the ride itself. The majority of criticisms are about the theme, cost/budget cut results and the erosion of Epcot. And, the end product, while fun, didn't justify all that.
Andrew C
You know what's funny?
Geez Martin, I am not your enemy. You essentially just told me your take, did you not? That people enjoy this ride because it is instagrammable rather than it being a great attraction. I guess I could have misinterpreted.
Incomudro
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There are some things you shouldn't think about too much.
Clopin Trouillefou
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No no, just to be clear, my original post wasn't about people praising universal/criticizing Disney, I apologize for the confusion.
What I wanted to convey is that the ride mechanism is absolutely perfect for a Mario Kart attraction. very fast, you drift like a racecar, and you could have all sorts of fireballs/blue shells/etc. projected all over the place. if the criticism of the actual Mario Kart attraction is that it's not "mario kart" enough, this really would've done it (I've not been on Mario Kart).
That is exactly what Bob and Josh are banking on. "Ooo, look - Shiny new thing!"
Incomudro
Well-Known Member
Yes, that's so terrible.
Fun for the purpose of fun.
I only wish I had a fraction of the critical and analytical functions of some of the posters here, so that I could judge every ride by a numerical ratings system, and surround myself with people who think similarly.
What a pleasure that would make the theme park experience.
Peace n love. Platonically.
mergatroid
Well-Known Member
We appear to have reached the stage with some where there's no rating a new attraction anymore by riding it, because if the guest enjoys it then that can be dismissed by the 'Ooo, look - Shiny new thing phenomenon'? Strangely this phenomenon only affects Disney new rides, other park new attractions are immune to this and can be judged just by riding and enjoying them
Sirwalterraleigh
Premium Member
I agree with you…in principleWe appear to have reached the stage with some where there's no rating a new attraction anymore by riding it, because if the guest enjoys it then that can be dismissed by the 'Ooo, look - Shiny new thing phenomenon'? Strangely this phenomenon only affects Disney new rides, other park new attractions are immune to this and can be judged just by riding and enjoying them
Epcot82Guy
Well-Known Member
We appear to have reached the stage with some where there's no rating a new attraction anymore by riding it, because if the guest enjoys it then that can be dismissed by the 'Ooo, look - Shiny new thing phenomenon'? Strangely this phenomenon only affects Disney new rides, other park new attractions are immune to this and can be judged just by riding and enjoying them
You are seeing the shadow side of nostalgia and brand. Look at how the new Star Wars movies did with the fan base. Many people liked it, but it had a ton of criticism (some valid, some not). When you are a nostalgia-based company, you get greater skepticism when you start to mess with the nostalgia - especially in a fast and hurried way.
Other companies (down the road) don't have that nostalgia built, so they admittedly get judged by a different standard. And, that has pros and cons.
I'm not saying that is right or wrong. Rather than Disney, deep down, is now a nostalgia company pretending to be a luxury lifestyle company. Nostalgia takes a different management style, especially when you are talking physical spaces vs. films or marketing displays. Those that are most successful know how to play into as many streams of nostalgia as possible. But, that takes a different type of creative than those that drive more immediate (but often shorter-term) popularity.
Sirwalterraleigh
Premium Member
Totally agree with you…but YIKES…bad example up top.
Anteater
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I've got a bit of a different take on this. But, I do see where you're coming from. If USO decided to set Diagon Alley in, say Germany, and build German castles and biergartens, do you think fans would have revolted? Some that is Nostalgia. A lot of it is, I recognize that and can relate to it. I think that's why The Mandalorian was a big hit; it was set in the same timeline as the OT but brought new stories to the table.
Anyway, I think USO would have been held to the same standard as Disney had they tripped at all on the HP expansion.
Does it hell. Fast n Furious Supercharged failed in principle and also in execution.Strangely this phenomenon only affects Disney new rides, other park new attractions are immune to this and can be judged just by riding and enjoying them
Disney Analyst
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So far this is very clearly a minority opinion. Will be interesting to see how people feel once GP can ride and over time.
You know the bit where I said ”straw poll”?
UNCgolf
Well-Known Member
It looks like a D to me in videos, and that's basically just because it's a roller coaster.
That doesn't make it a bad attraction, of course. Just not an especially impressive one.
GoTG seems to have a very high "new toy" draw to it. Perhaps its because EPCOT has been so desperate for something big and new for so long. However, I except that over time when the newness wears off, GoTG will be criticized for a number of shortcomings. Not to say it isn't a lot of fun and something very much needed. But purists and enthusiasts are going to see its problems over the fun factor.
Disney Analyst
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Oh absolutely. I was just trying to highlight it is a minority, but that also can change over time.
It’s hard to know right now with the populace that currently gets to ride.