Does anyone feel like "Disney-MGM Studios" is not up to date? I just got back today since last Thursday, 3/12. While I enjoy many attractions at MGM, some are just plain old & outdated appearing.
The "Backlot Tours" hasn't changed a bit. The portion where the Boat is flooded & explosions/gunfire is blasted in the pool with the help of a "guest volunteer" hasn't changed since I went in the mid 90s. All they did was make reference to "Pearl Harbor," but it's the same lines, same set, same everything! Plus this portion used to be seperate, & now it's merged with "Backlot Tours." The props, which were once in great condition, are now rusting & some wasted due to constant outdoor exposure.
There are many great rides & attractions to MGM, but are there many people left who haven't seen these rides or shows?
My biggest rant for this park is how they pretend they're constantly in production or that every show or backdrop is being used actively in film today. Indy Stunt Show is neat, but I can't stand the fact they try to say they're "filming." I can make the conclusion that they aren't, but it's sad to me when I heard families actually believing they were watching a hot-set.
During the back-lot tour they say the "city sets" are used as "backdrops" for movies [today]. Besides MGM/Disney promotional spots, I'm fairly certain there is little filming in the park. When they take you through the tunnel showing props, costumes they attempt to say these are used in movies. The only costumes/props I saw were CM or park props - as goes for the prop room. Alot of those were used in previous attractions, (the behind the scenes tour with Bette Midler), etc.
I got to see a Preview of "Lights, Motors, Action!" The show was entertaining, but again, "pretended" to actually be filming scenes for a movie. I'd rather have them say this the process in how they shoot a movie rather than BS it. They showed "playback" from each stunt they did.. during a stunt when the man on the motorcycle falls off & slides across the ground through fire, his suit didn't ignite as it was supposed to.
However, during the "playback of the scene" they showed an ignited man shot. Clearly, none of the "playbacks" from their cameras, car cams, etc are actually live. I heard several people laughing & making comment around me about this. Trying to make the show & spectrum greater than it is, ultimately, (for me) ends up ruining it.
MGM is about the "magic" of the movies, but I think there's a fine line in actually showing your guests how movies are made & keeping it interesting.. and putting on a "show" & having little substance.
Anyone feel the same?
The "Backlot Tours" hasn't changed a bit. The portion where the Boat is flooded & explosions/gunfire is blasted in the pool with the help of a "guest volunteer" hasn't changed since I went in the mid 90s. All they did was make reference to "Pearl Harbor," but it's the same lines, same set, same everything! Plus this portion used to be seperate, & now it's merged with "Backlot Tours." The props, which were once in great condition, are now rusting & some wasted due to constant outdoor exposure.
There are many great rides & attractions to MGM, but are there many people left who haven't seen these rides or shows?
My biggest rant for this park is how they pretend they're constantly in production or that every show or backdrop is being used actively in film today. Indy Stunt Show is neat, but I can't stand the fact they try to say they're "filming." I can make the conclusion that they aren't, but it's sad to me when I heard families actually believing they were watching a hot-set.
During the back-lot tour they say the "city sets" are used as "backdrops" for movies [today]. Besides MGM/Disney promotional spots, I'm fairly certain there is little filming in the park. When they take you through the tunnel showing props, costumes they attempt to say these are used in movies. The only costumes/props I saw were CM or park props - as goes for the prop room. Alot of those were used in previous attractions, (the behind the scenes tour with Bette Midler), etc.
I got to see a Preview of "Lights, Motors, Action!" The show was entertaining, but again, "pretended" to actually be filming scenes for a movie. I'd rather have them say this the process in how they shoot a movie rather than BS it. They showed "playback" from each stunt they did.. during a stunt when the man on the motorcycle falls off & slides across the ground through fire, his suit didn't ignite as it was supposed to.
However, during the "playback of the scene" they showed an ignited man shot. Clearly, none of the "playbacks" from their cameras, car cams, etc are actually live. I heard several people laughing & making comment around me about this. Trying to make the show & spectrum greater than it is, ultimately, (for me) ends up ruining it.
MGM is about the "magic" of the movies, but I think there's a fine line in actually showing your guests how movies are made & keeping it interesting.. and putting on a "show" & having little substance.
Anyone feel the same?
Hopefully :animwink:
