October82
Well-Known Member
The GotG storyline is simple enough. You're helping people breakout. It's part of the name of the attraction. Even the example presented here of someone confused by it did understand this much. You're pinning this criticism on a pretty shoddy cork board.
Is that the entire storyline? Or is there more to it? Because the post you quoted here was making a more substantive point than you give it credit for. GotG, for instance, is telling a more complicated story, one involving characters introduced in a separate medium, each having their own internal logic. Does it succeed at telling that story? Perhaps it does. Which is why it is important to talk about it without ignoring the possibility that there is an issue here.
It's getting pretty ridiculous. The critics are really grasping for anything at this point. I guess it galls that the ride is a big hit.
What is ridiculous is the idea that if one is critical, that they must be "grasping" or "galled into it". A good rule of thumb for respectful online discussions is to not attribute negative motivations to those who disagree with you. It makes for more pleasant conversation.
With that in mind, the people who have been critical of this attraction have largely done so on the basis of substantive arguments about best practices in themed design. I can't recall anyone saying that, like any new Disneyland attraction, it wouldn't be popular at opening or even a largely enjoyable attraction. I don't think that observation impacts any of the arguments that have been made, because those arguments aren't about aesthetic preferences. What would have invalidated those arguments was a thematically consistent and well executed attraction, which this unfortunately isn't. That doesn't mean you can't like it.