Clearly they are capable of some good attractions with lots of detail and great pacing Mystic manor, Radiator springs Racers. Both of those rides are able to create a feeling that you left the real world behind. I wonder who dropped the ball on this attraction, not only the story that is being told weak (To many cuts, can't be just a simple rehash of the film) the set designs were also poorly thought out. they should have known the difficulties that came with doing an attraction but not making it a dark ride. That means everything in that attraction has to look real under a microscope no slots in an octopuses arms, no angle should you be able to see a crane, mechanism or disco ball for that matter. In haunted mansion leota's room almost all the instruments are held by something (I am guessing wire) we can't see that thankfully but imagine if you could, it would kill the experience. I just can't believe they built the final product and said we did it we are done. Here is a list of fixes that need to happen that are realistic.
True, I'll admit I'm not as familiar with Disneyland's crowd patterns as I am with WDW's. I'm sure a number of other factors contribute to the difference in demand. Maybe the new wears off faster in California with allegedly more locals in the parks? Just being in a park with ten million fewer guests annually?
That's when the budget cuts came.
Love that quote. Sadly I think some people may have this perception of the earlier princesses.
I agree, this ride seems TDO'ish and it does not appear classic at all! It reeks artificialness!!!
Its funny you mention that, because the lighting and set up of the mermaid theater makes me feel like I seriously just ended up underwater, from the sound of the waves to the dim lighting, even to feeling of damp air. Its crazy how these two are years apart, yet the showmanship and art direction of the older one TRUMPS the new attraction. Projected bubbles and air don't make me feel like I went under the sea. But when I walk into that theater and hear the waves and squint my eyes it feels other worldly even the ocean water effect is still pretty good, but its all about when these were made. What teams were behind them and the people willing to pay money to make it happen.
I agree. Though riding in Nemo's clamshell I feel a part of the story, riding in Mermaid's clamshell I feel like I'm just riding past lots of scenery. Don't get me wrong, I like Mermaid, I just thought it was a little underwhelming.
When I last rode it everything was working properly but there was an extreme amount of flash photo taking. From what I remember there wasn't any announcement being made about it, so that might be something to add to the refurb. People will still do it, but it would be better than nothing. I remember some of the people taking flash pictures were taking selfies, and not even pictures of the ride.
