Haunted Mansion has glowing entrance signs now

[rodserling27]

I joined this forum thinking I'd be around people who shared that same feeling, but gosh, most posts are just about how awful the person thinks everything is. I feel like even if the company handed out free, one-day tickets someone would complain that they weren't for two days and vow never to return.

I still feel the magic, even in the parks of today. Just not feeling it here I guess

Hey there are PLENTY of us who still feel the magic. Stick around a little while longer, don't let people getting bent out-of-shape over stuff like this deter you. This is a GREAT site!! Just look in my signature how frequently I keep going back...and many others do the same too!

 

[GiveMeTheMusic]

All this hoopla over a fastpass sign...

I love Walt Disney World. I've been an AP holder for about two years, and every time I go, I still get goosebumps walking into the Magic Kingdom or catching a glimpse of SSE. My first visit, though, wasn't until 2010, so no, I wasn't there during those good ol' days and never experienced Horizons or the original Imagination, but I still love every minute I'm in the current parks. And heck, I love Hollywood Studios but after reading, I must be crazy right?

I joined this forum thinking I'd be around people who shared that same feeling, but gosh, most posts are just about how awful the person thinks everything is. I feel like even if the company handed out free, one-day tickets someone would complain that they weren't for two days and vow never to return.

I still feel the magic, even in the parks of today. Just not feeling it here I guess

You have to understand that those of us who have been visiting since the 70's, 80's or 90's (in my case, 1987) have seen a precipitous decline in quality at the resort, with its most basic functions being ignored. It would be hard to see that pattern if you just joined the cult of Mickey in 2010, and I don't blame you. I'm glad you enjoy it, I enjoy the parks as well, just far less than I used to.

I won't pay what they're asking anymore. I took a long break from visiting the resort after a relocation to SoCal, and started visiting again in earnest in 2006. It has been 8 years, and I can count on one hand the new things that have been added in that time (subtract the duplicates from DLR that I see on a regular basis and even less is left). Much has been subtracted from the resort even in 8 years and the prices have skyrocketed in that time.

We don't want free one-day or two-day tickets. We want to pay, we just want it to be worth what we're paying. And when you know what WDW is supposed to be and what it was - it's not worth it anymore. Upkeep is shoddy, empty buildings pepper the landscape, expansion is painfully slow and lackluster and prices just keep going up, up, up. If the place was spotless, the ride effects worked and they actually put effort into updating the parks and resorts, I'd pay their ridiculous prices and be happy about it.

They don't, so I won't. I'll stay off-site, visit for a couple days and spend the rest of my time elsewhere. Too bad too - I used to be someone who would book a whole week at a deluxe, eat at a signature restaurant every night and gab to everyone I know about how great the place is.

I haven't seen theses signs in person, so I won't judge how they turned out. I just don't care anymore. I'll be back when they can see past the end of the nose on their face.

 

[Magenta Panther]

I wished they had used fiber optics to embed the effect within the brickwork, like what Universal Creative did with Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey.

Yeah, or like The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, only with a bit more muscle.

Damn, TDO, what were you thinking?

 

[Fe Maiden]

All this hoopla over a fastpass sign...

I love Walt Disney World. I've been an AP holder for about two years, and every time I go, I still get goosebumps walking into the Magic Kingdom or catching a glimpse of SSE. My first visit, though, wasn't until 2010, so no, I wasn't there during those good ol' days and never experienced Horizons or the original Imagination, but I still love every minute I'm in the current parks. And heck, I love Hollywood Studios but after reading, I must be crazy right?

I joined this forum thinking I'd be around people who shared that same feeling, but gosh, most posts are just about how awful the person thinks everything is. I feel like even if the company handed out free, one-day tickets someone would complain that they weren't for two days and vow never to return.

I still feel the magic, even in the parks of today. Just not feeling it here I guess

I just got back and we had a great time. The problem is there has been a steady decline over the past 15-20 years and it feels, especially for the past several years, that WDW takes one step forward two steps back.

The HM is THE perfect example. They hit a home run with the refurb back in '08 or whenever it was and they completely screwed it up with the changes to the queue and this out of place sign.

It seems like quality is fighting a battle against incompetence, cheapness, and shortsightedness and losing.

 

[NearTheEars]

They screwed it up by changing how you stand in line? I used to always take the "scenic route" through the graveyard so I don't mind the change too much. I think walking through adds to the feel of the ride.

 

[Figment2005]

I think we need a better photo before judging how good or bad a sign looks. Even the dimmest light can cause a glare if taken wrong.

 

[lebeau]

 

[Sassagoula-Rvr]

They screwed it up by changing how you stand in line? I used to always take the "scenic route" through the graveyard so I don't mind the change too much. I think walking through adds to the feel of the ride.

All this hoopla over a fastpass sign...

I love Walt Disney World. I've been an AP holder for about two years, and every time I go, I still get goosebumps walking into the Magic Kingdom or catching a glimpse of SSE. My first visit, though, wasn't until 2010, so no, I wasn't there during those good ol' days and never experienced Horizons or the original Imagination, but I still love every minute I'm in the current parks. And heck, I love Hollywood Studios but after reading, I must be crazy right?

I joined this forum thinking I'd be around people who shared that same feeling, but gosh, most posts are just about how awful the person thinks everything is. I feel like even if the company handed out free, one-day tickets someone would complain that they weren't for two days and vow never to return.

I still feel the magic, even in the parks of today. Just not feeling it here I guess

Bingo...These posts are perfect.

"Well they're only 1 day tickets, I would much rather pay and go to Universal."

 

[pumpkin7]

You can say goodbye to those awesome night time shots then, yes?
Booooooooooooooo to these signs! Turn the dimmer switch down a notch or ten.

Edit: infact, lets see what they look like without the glare. They may be ok. But they must put the plaque back!

 

[Tom Morrow]

^ again, it could just be the settings on the camera that took that particular shot.

Either way, this is pretty low on the list of things I think we should complain about for WDW.

 

[TyrantBoss]

Haha okay - one picture you saw that is somewhat blurry deters you.

He hasn't been since 2008...he is making it out be like he is some crusader.
Maybe more people can follow his lead and stay home. So when I go there were be fewer crowds and less wait time.

And if we can only get the stroller loving, lazy kid crowd to stay home...life would be GRAND.

 

[The Visionary Soul]

I'm okay with the new signs if they can just dim the lights on them a bit... A flickering effect would be ideal.

 

[note2001]

I think we need a better photo before judging how good or bad a sign looks. Even the dimmest light can cause a glare if taken wrong.

Agreed.

Let's not forget that in person, with all the sounds, smells, and pixie dust in the air things just feel different than a picture can depict.

I for one HATED the changes to the Main Street Bakery - flat out hated. The pictures all showed a Starbucks. Then we visited, walked in and hey, it's really cleaned up from what it was. Yeah, I still miss the little tables and the opportunity to recreate the feel of having my family crowd around one, but we'll find other places to do the same.

People hate change. Some changes are needed - and if this one was to improve safety, being one who can't see her feet in the dark, I'm all for it.

 

[phi2134]

Dont mind the signs really, but the walkway seems really crowded now. maybe it will just take time to get used to, but doesnt look that bad.

 

[wdwmagic]

Here is a daytime look at the signs

PHOTOS - New entrance signs installed for Standby and FastPass+ at the Haunted Mansion

 

[taz0162]

The sites frontpage update photos are clear now. Looks like they are gearing up for FastPass + entrance that does not take you through the cemetary and the enhancements that are in place. Still seems to fit the themeng of the Mansion pretty well.

 

[Marc Gil]

The signs look fine during the day. It's just gonna take a little time to get used to. I'm going to miss the plaques though....
I have to see the signs at night in person in order to make my full judgement, but it's still a sign, and I'm not going to get all upset about it.

 

[Buried20KLeague]

Will I be able to control the brightness of those signs by using my smartphone???

Can't wait to try out My Brightness +!!!!

Innovation, thy name is WDW!!!

 

[Rob562]

The signs look fine during the day. It's just gonna take a little time to get used to. I'm going to miss the plaques though....

Someone who works at Mansion already said in this thread (post #12) that the plaques are being moved to the outer columns. (You can see the blank columns in the daytime photos)

-Rob

 

[Marc Gil]

Someone who works at Mansion already said in this thread (post #12) that the plaques are being moved to the outer columns. (You can see the blank columns in the daytime photos)

-Rob

Whoops.. Didn't read that post. I was kinda skimming through the thread. That's great news to hear.