Marvel coming to WDW?!?!

[Cesar R M]

And they're not stopping there. Doctor Strange, Black Panther, the Other Captain Marvel (the actual Captain Marvel is, of course, the one that says Shazam), maybe the Inhumans, etc.

I actually get surprised about the whole Captain Marvel vs Captain Marvel (the Shazam one vs the Girl one)

 

[tirian]

Psychologists are writing much about people who are absolutely unable to separate good qualities from bad qualities within the same brand, personality traits, entertainment, book, etc. For these people, everything is a superlative adore/despise decision.

It's a very immature way of seeing the world.

"Faith" is often used to describe one's devotion to a religion. At first glance it may seem strange for a person to feel "faith" about a multi-billion-dollar Wall Street media marketing corporation that is notorious for treating its customers like interchangeable cash cows.

But it turns out that faith is an accurate description. A British scientific study showed that brand-fanboyism can cross the line from enjoyment of a brand, to a state of adoration of the brand which, in its effect on the brain, is indistinguishable from that of religious devotion.

From a report on the study:

"A recent BBC TV documentary has uncovered that Apple imagery activates the same parts of the brain in Apple customers and brand loyalists that religious imagery does in followers of that religion. The documentary, which aimed to understand how certain brands have become such large parts of the lives of their buyers, took one brave Apple fan, gave him an MRI, and neuroscientists studied his brain to see how it reacted when he was shown images of Apple and non-Apple products....

While he was undergoing the MRI researchers could see that when images of Apple products were displayed in front of him, his brain reacted the way that a religious follower’s brain reacts when they’re shown imagery associated with a person’s religion.

The results of the scan prove that incredible devotion and loyalty to a brand or a religion emanate from the same parts of the human brain.

It’s not so much that Apple fans are different; it’s that when any person shows incredible loyalty to a brand or product to the point of devotion, it stimulates the same parts of the brain."​

Like devotees of religious faith, brand-fanboys often experience emotional distress, even anger, when the object of their devotion is criticized. They feel a need to defend their brand and to encourage others to "think good thoughts" about it (the themes of "why are you so negative" and "try to focus on the positive" that are so often posted on Disney theme park fan forums).




Brand-fanboys are often unable to comprehend how people can love a brand and still criticize it -- as shown by the themes of "if you criticize it you can't love it" and "if you criticize it how can you still go there" that fanboys repeatedly direct against critics of Disney theme parks.

There's no changing such mindsets -- they're literally locked into the brain. As the study concluded:

"...the most successful companies are the ones that manage to find a way to trigger those parts of the brain. Once a brand or company gets there, there’s no going back, and the devotee is hooked on the products and the culture. It could very well be the key to building a brand that becomes a household name."



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[BiffyClyro]

"Faith" is often used to describe one's devotion to a religion. At first glance it may seem strange for a person to feel "faith" about a multi-billion-dollar Wall Street media marketing corporation that is notorious for treating its customers like interchangeable cash cows.

But it turns out that faith is an accurate description. A British scientific study showed that brand-fanboyism can cross the line from enjoyment of a brand, to a state of adoration of the brand which, in its effect on the brain, is indistinguishable from that of religious devotion.

From a report on the study:

"A recent BBC TV documentary has uncovered that Apple imagery activates the same parts of the brain in Apple customers and brand loyalists that religious imagery does in followers of that religion. The documentary, which aimed to understand how certain brands have become such large parts of the lives of their buyers, took one brave Apple fan, gave him an MRI, and neuroscientists studied his brain to see how it reacted when he was shown images of Apple and non-Apple products....

While he was undergoing the MRI researchers could see that when images of Apple products were displayed in front of him, his brain reacted the way that a religious follower’s brain reacts when they’re shown imagery associated with a person’s religion.

The results of the scan prove that incredible devotion and loyalty to a brand or a religion emanate from the same parts of the human brain.

It’s not so much that Apple fans are different; it’s that when any person shows incredible loyalty to a brand or product to the point of devotion, it stimulates the same parts of the brain."​

Like devotees of religious faith, brand-fanboys often experience emotional distress, even anger, when the object of their devotion is criticized. They feel a need to defend their brand and to encourage others to "think good thoughts" about it (the themes of "why are you so negative" and "try to focus on the positive" that are so often posted on Disney theme park fan forums).




Brand-fanboys are often unable to comprehend how people can love a brand and still criticize it -- as shown by the themes of "if you criticize it you can't love it" and "if you criticize it how can you still go there" that fanboys repeatedly direct against critics of Disney theme parks.

There's no changing such mindsets -- they're literally locked into the brain. As the study concluded:

"...the most successful companies are the ones that manage to find a way to trigger those parts of the brain. Once a brand or company gets there, there’s no going back, and the devotee is hooked on the products and the culture. It could very well be the key to building a brand that becomes a household name."



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Didn't read any of that, but yet another example of picking stuff apart to a ridiculous level.

 

[Daveeeeed]

Don't know about you guys, but I am jumping for joy that Hws's Tot probably won't be getting a Guardians of The Galaxy Overlay. The ride was never designed for that. Plus why would they do that when it coast a bunch of money to redo the interior and exterior? Those numbers would be in the 8 digits. Money wise it just doesn't add up to me as the ride is mega popular as it is. There needs to be a new ride not an overlay of one of the best rides in the world. Loved the movie, but it has no business taking over a fantastic attraction. It needs its own new ride.

 

[Mike S]

Didn't read any of that, but yet another example of picking stuff apart to a ridiculous level.

Yet another example of an attention seeking troll.

 

[ProfSavage]

So apparently we are discussing psychology now...

 

[Cesar R M]

So apparently we are discussing psychology now...

We could talk cheese steaks, but then this thread will require @PhotoDave219 's expertise yet again.

 

[PhotoDave219]

So apparently we are discussing psychology now...

We could talk cheese steaks, but then this thread will require @PhotoDave219 's expertise yet again.

Jim's Steaks, at the Corner of Fourth and South Streets in the heart of the birthplace of America, Philadelphia....

 

[Phil12]

After your Godzilla ToT suggestion, I don't know how anyone on this site can still take you seriously.

It's not as if I'm asking for more cowbell!

 

[doctornick]

Yes. Eventually.

So long as it does not break the contract rules.

Something specific or just "there is a desire to bring Marvel to WDW, just not firm plans"?

 

[doctornick]

Don't know about you guys, but I am jumping for joy that Hws's Tot probably won't be getting a Guardians of The Galaxy Overlay. The ride was never designed for that. Plus why would they do that when it coast a bunch of money to redo the interior and exterior? Those numbers would be in the 8 digits. Money wise it just doesn't add up to me as the ride is mega popular as it is. There needs to be a new ride not an overlay of one of the best rides in the world. Loved the movie, but it has no business taking over a fantastic attraction. It needs its own new ride.

I could even understand the idea of replacing an existing ride with a GotG theme in order to get something open quickly (with GotG 2 coming next spring) but replacing ToT makes no sense -- putting it instead of Stitch in MK for example could be justified.

For DHS, the park is so desperate for rides that they really should not be taking any more off line and should be be building new ones (in addition to the announced lands). I am happy that there seems to be a consensus that WDW's ToT is unlikely to be changed even though DCA's is likely.

 

[Mike S]

I could even understand the idea of replacing an existing ride with a GotG theme in order to get something open quickly (with GotG 2 coming next spring) but replacing ToT makes no sense -- putting it instead of Stitch in MK for example could be justified.

For DHS, the park is so desperate for rides that they really should not be taking any more off line and should be be building new ones (in addition to the announced lands). I am happy that there seems to be a consensus that WDW's ToT is unlikely to be changed even though DCA's is likely.

The theater Stitch occupies should just be put out to pasture already as part of a New Tomorrowland. Same with Monsters. Start anew with a fresh slate. Of course it would mean losing one or both gift shops as well so that's a definite no for today's management.

 

[doctornick]

The theater Stitch occupies should just be put out to pasture already as part of a New Tomorrowland. Same with Monsters. Start anew with a fresh slate. Of course it would mean losing one or both gift shops as well so that's a definite no for today's management.

I'd be all for a TL redo that involves gutting/replacing both Stitch and Laugh Floor (I've wanted them to remove Laugh Floor and use that space plus the land behind it to do an E-ticket like the Tron roller coaster) -- would be nice to finally strengthen the weakest looking land in the park. But if they were determined to keep the mechanics of Stitch, putting in a GotG theme wouldn't be terrible and could be done on the same timeframe as DCA to get it open for the new movie. And MK can afford to lose that ride to a refurb unlike DHS and ToT.

But I agree with @marni1971 and others that I'd rather see them build a proper GotG from scratch.

 

[Nickels5]

The theater Stitch occupies should just be put out to pasture already as part of a New Tomorrowland. Same with Monsters. Start anew with a fresh slate. Of course it would mean losing one or both gift shops as well so that's a definite no for today's management.

I am a fan of milf, I'm fine if they move it but I would want it to be relocated to hs, in Pixar place. Maybe finally build the door coaster and put this with it for a like monstropolis land.

 

[BiffyClyro]

Yet another example of an attention seeking troll.

Nah, just another example of over dramatic people that can't handle a simple observation. Why take everything so personally? Stop being negative, enjoy the experience and if Marvel is that much of a problem in Disney World... Don't go back.

 

[Mike S]

Nah, just another example of over dramatic people that can't handle a simple observation. Why take everything so personally? Stop being negative, enjoy the experience and if Marvel is that much of a problem in Disney World... Don't go back.

Marvel has already been done in Orlando, very well I might add. Thankfully the stupid rumor of Guardians of the Tower has all but died in WDW.

 

[BiffyClyro]

Marvel has already been done in Orlando, very well I might add. Thankfully the stupid rumor of Guardians of the Tower has all but died in WDW.

It has.. but not in Disney. I just don't understand why people are so negative about things that havent even happened yet. It's ridiculous. I don't like Avatar, but the expansion is probably gonna be bloody amazing. Stop taking everything so personally. Nothing's been said in spite, just a simple observation that a lot of people don't give things a chance. Open minds people.

 

[Mike S]

It has.. but not in Disney. I just don't understand why people are so negative about things that havent even happened yet. It's ridiculous. I don't like Avatar, but the expansion is probably gonna be bloody amazing. Stop taking everything so personally. Nothing's been said in spite, just a simple observation that a lot of people don't give things a chance. Open minds people.

If this is the best they can do I don't want Marvel in Disney. Do you not realize how great of an attraction ToT already is? This is nothing but an unneeded overlay to shove GotG in the parks as fast as possible (for Disney) while destroying a modern classic. I'm expecting good things for Avatar as well just so you know so I'm not all negative no matter how much you might like to paint me as such. This whole idea is just idiotic.

 

[BiffyClyro]

If this is the best they can do I don't want Marvel in Disney. Do you not realize how great of an attraction ToT already is? This is nothing but an unneeded overlay to shove GotG in the parks as fast as possible (for Disney) while destroying a modern classic. I'm expecting good things for Avatar as well just so you know so I'm not all negative no matter how much you might like to paint me as such. This whole idea is just idiotic.

Your bringing things up I didn't even reference, but ok... Obviously tot is fine as it is, but I wasn't talking about that. Just the Marvel, Disney taking over in general.

 

[Mike S]

Your bringing things up I didn't even reference, but ok... Obviously tot is fine as it is, but I wasn't talking about that. Just the Marvel, Disney taking over in general.

You might want to actually read the thread. The whole thing is about a rumor of Gaurdians of the Galaxy taking over Tower of Terror. Nothing else Marvel can come to WDW due to the contract with Universal.