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Haunted Mansion to Return with New Enhancements and Magic :(
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lazyboy97o
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The lights were from below because they were fire, not exactly something people would place right next to an oil painting. Small pinpoint lights could have been hidden in the ceiling. Of course they could have just let the painting illuminate itself like the old ones.
Disney Analyst
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1HAPPYGHOSTHOST
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"legend"? um.... sure?
Inspired Figment
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Honestly folks.. you’re taking this all too literally I think in regards to the voice over. It’s just Kim trying to be fun/silly in theme while talking about the enhancements coming. It’s a short social media based announcement. Not a movie trailer, a full budget commercial, or an actual attempt to be a replacement for the ghost host, Madame Leota, or little Leota. Relax..
DrAlice
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I can't wait to see it in person! I like the change to the load area. That always seemed like a weird empty space to me. The screen seems like they are trying to make it feel more like a house and less like a load area.
The one complaint/concern I have is the changed landscaping. I'll reserve judgement until I can see if for myself, but the LA Times article mentioned some cheery stuff for the pet cemetary because "We treated this as we would our own pets". *sigh* The concept of the landscaping was a compromise to Walt not wanting them to build a run-down, derelict building in his theme park. The plants used have foliage of greys and somber tones with weeping growth habit to give you a sense of sadness and foreboding, but still look nice. Roses? Society Garlic that makes purple flowers? Toad lillies that come in lots of bright, fantastic colors? Please tell me they at least planted white ones.
This concludes my gardening and plant review.
The one complaint/concern I have is the changed landscaping. I'll reserve judgement until I can see if for myself, but the LA Times article mentioned some cheery stuff for the pet cemetary because "We treated this as we would our own pets". *sigh* The concept of the landscaping was a compromise to Walt not wanting them to build a run-down, derelict building in his theme park. The plants used have foliage of greys and somber tones with weeping growth habit to give you a sense of sadness and foreboding, but still look nice. Roses? Society Garlic that makes purple flowers? Toad lillies that come in lots of bright, fantastic colors? Please tell me they at least planted white ones.
This concludes my gardening and plant review.
Sharon&Susan
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owlsandcoffee
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You make a good point, was kinda mean of me.
Inspired Figment
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Yeah, I agree somewhat on that.. at the very least though, I expect the added features to atleast look run down or like they’d been there a long time in reaction to elements, rather than freshly put there. But I imagine even if so, through time they’ll start to look more faded & fitting for the Mansion, if indeed they don’t quite look great in person.I can't wait to see it in person! I like the change to the load area. That always seemed like a weird empty space to me. The screen seems like they are trying to make it feel more like a house and less like a load area.
The one complaint/concern I have is the changed landscaping. I'll reserve judgement until I can see if for myself, but the LA Times article mentioned some cheery stuff for the pet cemetary because "We treated this as we would our own pets". *sigh* The concept of the landscaping was a compromise to Walt not wanting them to build a run-down, derelict building in his theme park. The plants used have foliage of greys and somber tones with weeping growth habit to give you a sense of sadness and foreboding, but still look nice. Roses? Society Garlic that makes purple flowers? Toad lillies that come in lots of bright, fantastic colors? Please tell me they at least planted white ones.
This concludes my gardening and plant review.
yensidtlaw1969
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Is this something that was said to you recently? Or do you mean that was the sentiment before the refurb?
George Lucas on a Bench
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Kim is 100% a Legend...at ruining attractions.
Californian Elitist
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We’re not taking it too seriously, just making fun and commenting on how awful her voiceover work is.
Inspired Figment
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I understand that.. at the same time though.. it’s not supposed to be a legit voice over per say. Just something done in fun while still speaking about the enhancements as her usual self. I wouldn’t be so harsh on her in all honesty.
yensidtlaw1969
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For real - they almost certainly had her do it solely because of her tie to the project AND to Madame Leota. Surely someone just thought it would be fun to have her end the video by saying ‘Hurry Baaaaack . . .’
Californian Elitist
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We know it’s not supposed to be legit. That doesn’t excuse how awful it is though.
WillWrambles
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- In the Parks
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Have some optimism! It’s not a Mission Breakout situation or anything like that! (also she’s been doing this imagineering thing since 1970)
owlsandcoffee
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A lot of those attraction changes were likely directives from above (Snow White, for instance) and to say that Big Bad Kim Irvine ruined all of them seems incorrect.
Inspired Figment
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Again, I think you all are being just a tad too harsh on her... I get that a number of attractions she’s been involved with haven’t turned out the best or as good as they could’ve. *However*, I’d put most of the blame on the constraints put by upper management in her cases specifically.
George Lucas on a Bench
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I figured Kim narrated because there's no one else left at the company to do it.