I.P.s - what do you think counts, and what do you think doesn't?

[TwilightZone]

An interesting thing I notice is that I.P.s seem to have an interesting definition. Most people can agree that any attraction with a show, movie, etc. in it that isn't original is an I.P. Now here's where things become interesting, because technically those original, park only things can also count as an I.P. Or how about attractions that are loosely based on elements of an I.P., like tower of terror, or matterhorn? Or attractions starring certain actors and actresses, like sounds dangerous? Wouldn't those count as I.P. as well?

So question is, how would you define an I.P. attraction and which attractions are I.P. in your opinion, and which ones aren't?

 

[AndyS2992]

It’s as you describe, an attraction based on an already existing franchise/property is an IP attraction, anything completely original is not.
IP attractions:
-Tower of Terror
-Avatar land attarctions
-Little Mermaid ride
-Splash Mountain
-Star Tours
Non IP rides, or rather ‘original IPs’:
-Big Thunder Mountain
-Expedition Everest
-Soarin
-Haunted Mansion
But as you say, these though original, are themselves IPs that can spawn into bigger franchises such as Pirates of the Caribbean.

But I think the whole argument is kinda silly anyway, I go to Disney be immersed in Disney IPs, why else would you go? I wouldn’t go to Barbieland if I wasn’t interested in Barbie or whatever. I do think Disney is focusing far too much on Pixar, Marvel and Star Wars rather than ‘Classic Disney’ stuff which bothers me personally but that’s an argument for another thread.

 

[WondersOfLife]

I wouldn't say that Tower of Terror is loosely themed. It is completely themed around the show.

If it is an original idea not based off of any outside film/tv show/ect., then it is not an IP.

 

[danlb_2000]

It’s as you describe, an attraction based on an already existing franchise/property is an IP attraction, anything completely original is not.
IP attractions:
-Tower of Terror
-Avatar land attarctions
-Little Mermaid ride
-Splash Mountain
-Star Tours
Non IP rides, or rather ‘original IPs’:
-Big Thunder Mountain
-Expedition Everest
-Soarin
-Haunted Mansion
But as you say, these though original, are themselves IPs that can spawn into bigger franchises such as Pirates of the Caribbean.

But I think the whole argument is kinda silly anyway, I go to Disney be immersed in Disney IPs, why else would you go? I wouldn’t go to Barbieland if I wasn’t interested in Barbie or whatever. I do think Disney is focusing far too much on Pixar, Marvel and Star Wars rather than ‘Classic Disney’ stuff which bothers me personally but that’s an argument for another thread.

My problem with IP's is that it seems that Imagineering is being pushed to get IP's into the parks even if they might not be the best choice for a specific park.

 

[TwilightZone]

I wouldn't say that Tower of Terror is loosely themed. It is completely themed around the show.

If it is an original idea not based off of any outside film/tv show/ect., then it is not an IP.

I think it is somewhat loose because the main plot of the ride has little to do with the show or it's messages. But besides that, yeah it's show tie in is pretty strong.

 

[Model3 McQueen]

I wouldn't say that Tower of Terror is loosely themed. It is completely themed around the show.

I would. And I only say that because it’d work extremely well regardless of if it had the twilight zone theme or not. The quality and story of the ride is top notch.

Kinda like splash mountain in that it’s a staple for what it is.