Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway - Disneyland

[MisterPenguin]

Yeah, the Mickey of the new shorts is horrible... the traditional Mickey would never be so angular, disproportionate, abuse animals, have nonsensical plot elements, or stoop to gross humor like hanging from a cow's teat and getting a faceful of milk. No. Walt would never let that happen.

 

[TROR]

Looking back to the original Mickey shorts and not to the Golden Age cartoons would be like watching the first season of Seinfeld. The earlier work still had yet to find its footing of what it was going to be. That should not be the standard.

 

[MisterPenguin]

Looking back to the original Mickey shorts and not to the Golden Age cartoons would be like watching the first season of Seinfeld. The earlier work still had yet to find its footing of what it was going to be. That should not be the standard.

It's how MM got popular in the first place in order to morph into something else.

That's Walt's mouse. Period. Stop pretending it's not part of the history of MM because it doesn't fit the narrative that the current iteration of MM isn't "the real Mickey."

Classic case of No True Scotsman.

 

[TROR]

It's how MM got popular in the first place in order to morph into something else.

That's Walt's mouse. Period. Stop pretending it's not part of the history of MM because it doesn't fit the narrative that the current iteration of MM isn't "the real Mickey."

Classic case of No True Scotsman.

I'm not saying it's not the real Mickey, I'm saying it's not the good Mickey.

 

[MisterPenguin]

I'm not saying it's not the real Mickey, I'm saying it's not the good Mickey.

Which is exactly the No True Scotsman argument.

 

[TROR]

Which is exactly the No True Scotsman argument.

I'm speaking of objective good here, not subjective preference of enjoyment.

 

[Curious Constance]

I think I'm the lone non-spoiler hold out?

I am actually pleased to see at a cursory glance most of you seem to like it.

I watched the full ride through, and to me this is by far the most interesting, seemingly fun, repeatable attraction they’ve added to the parks for a long time. I’m actually looking forward to riding this some day.

I also actually like the new Mickey shorts. The style doesn’t bother me and from the few I’ve seen, they have a lot of fun references to the parks etc.

Ughhhhh, being positive is sooooo draining.

 

[mickEblu]

It's how MM got popular in the first place in order to morph into something else.

That's Walt's mouse. Period. Stop pretending it's not part of the history of MM because it doesn't fit the narrative that the current iteration of MM isn't "the real Mickey."

Classic case of No True Scotsman.

They re all real Mickeys but I think most of us would have voted for this guy ....

 

[mickEblu]

I watched the full ride through, and to me this is by far the most interesting, seemingly fun, repeatable attraction they’ve added to the parks for a long time. I’m actually looking forward to riding this some day.

I also actually like the new Mickey shorts. The style doesn’t bother me and from the few I’ve seen, they have a lot of fun references to the parks etc.

Ughhhhh, being positive is sooooo draining.

I agree. The style has grown on me and I have to admit they are entertaining. I enjoy all of the references to the parks too.

Goofy though. He just won’t grow on me. Those yellow/ green eye balls have to go.

 

[TROR]

How are these even the same character?

Honestly looks more like Gooby from those old Dolan Duck comics.

 

[socalifornian]

How are these even the same character?

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Honestly looks more like Gooby from those old Dolan Duck comics.

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He’s a don’t do drugs PSA

 

[D.Silentu]

I think I'm the lone non-spoiler hold out?

There are a few of us left. I understand though, it's nice to have a ride to look forward to without the looming suspicion of inferiority associated with Disney's latest park projects.

 

[TP2000]

I watched the full ride through, and to me this is by far the most interesting, seemingly fun, repeatable attraction they’ve added to the parks for a long time. I’m actually looking forward to riding this some day.

I also actually like the new Mickey shorts. The style doesn’t bother me and from the few I’ve seen, they have a lot of fun references to the parks etc.

Ughhhhh, being positive is sooooo draining.

I agree with you! There's something about this ride that just looks so fun and unique and utterly charming. It's going to mesh in so well at Disneyland, dare I say much better than at a dramatically weaker park like DHS.

It's alarming to be so positive about something so suddenly. We've been so used to being underwhelmed and mildly disappointed with Star Wars Land the last 8 months, that a genuinely fun and impressive new ride is a tad shocking. Bravo WDI!

 

[Curious Constance]

I agree with you! There's something about this ride that just looks so fun and unique and utterly charming. It's going to mesh in so well at Disneyland, dare I say much better than at a dramatically weaker park like DHS.

It's alarming to be so positive about something so suddenly. We've been so used to being underwhelmed and mildly disappointed with Star Wars Land the last 8 months, that a genuinely fun and impressive new ride is a tad shocking. Bravo WDI!

Star Wars Land, Pixar Pier, GOTG, Pixar Fests, Summer of Heroes, Fried Chicken Celebrations, Emotional Whirlwind, Bing Bong’s appendage peaking through a bed sheet, pay us money and we will give you a map that shows you the location of some churros that you can walk to and purchase for full price, and then we will give you a button. It’s been a rough few years.

 

[mickEblu]

Star Wars Land, Pixar Pier, GOTG, Pixar Fests, Summer of Heroes, Fried Chicken Celebrations, Emotional Whirlwind, Bing Bong’s appendage peaking through a bed sheet, pay us money and we will give you a map that shows you the location of some churros that you can walk to and purchase for full price, and then we will give you a button. It’s been a rough few years.

LOL @ Bing Bongs appendage

 

[mickEblu]

I agree with you! There's something about this ride that just looks so fun and unique and utterly charming. It's going to mesh in so well at Disneyland, dare I say much better than at a dramatically weaker park like DHS.

It's alarming to be so positive about something so suddenly. We've been so used to being underwhelmed and mildly disappointed with Star Wars Land the last 8 months, that a genuinely fun and impressive new ride is a tad shocking. Bravo WDI!

it does look cool and the visuals are amazing but at the same time (after experiencing ROTR and seeing MMRR on video) if you put a gun to my head and told me to choose between a trackless frozen ride or Frozen boat ride for DL I’d go with the latter.

 

[Curious Constance]

LOL @ Bing Bongs appendage

No matter what Bob Chapek goes on to do with his career, I hope that trunk poking through the hole of that 200 thread count sheet becomes his true legacy.

 

[TP2000]

LOL @ Bing Bongs appendage

Seriously, it just never gets old.

 

[Rich T]

It's how MM got popular in the first place in order to morph into something else.

That's Walt's mouse. Period. Stop pretending it's not part of the history of MM because it doesn't fit the narrative that the current iteration of MM isn't "the real Mickey."

Classic case of No True Scotsman.

1) Mickey quickly evolved from his crude origins into a more likeable character. His Initial popularity was due in large part to him starring in the first sound cartoon. Walt and crew knew he’d have to develop to remain popular. The new cartoons have devolved him back into an idiot.

2) Many people are enjoying Idiot Mickey. That’s fine—the cartoons are well done and can be quite funny. But, again, this is Roger Rabbit in a Mickey costume. As done by the Fleischers.

3) Which I think is fine for this ride. I actually think the Fleischer vibe helps create a toon world that feels strange and unique.

 

[Rich Brownn]

Yeah, the Mickey of the new shorts is horrible... the traditional Mickey would never be so angular, disproportionate, abuse animals, have nonsensical plot elements, or stoop to gross humor like hanging from a cow's teat and getting a faceful of milk. No. Walt would never let that happen.

One could also argue his popularity also came from the fact it was a sound cartoon, something new and exciting. This version of Mickey changed pretty fast considering.. the gags worked better with Mickey playing straight man to Donald or Goofy.