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Norway Pavilion Frozen construction - Frozen Ever After ride (Part 2)
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MagicHappens1971
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Edit: oopsQuestion for any show designers here (casual park fans please ignore as this will seem like nitpicking):
Why doesn't WDI theme exit signs anymore? (e.g. The ones in the nearby China pavilion are in an 'oriental' font or the Tower of Terror boiler room ones encased in "iron"). All the ones I've seen from recent developments look like they were bought at Target and it's become one of my biggest pet peeves.
Is it complying with a regulatory change (and the older ones are grandfathered) or is it a cost issue or simply a design oversight?
I'm a dork. Still it had to be posted.
MississippiBelle
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Question for any show designers here (casual park fans please ignore as this will seem like nitpicking):
Why doesn't WDI theme exit signs anymore? (e.g. The ones in the nearby China pavilion are in an 'oriental' font or the Tower of Terror boiler room ones encased in "iron"). All the ones I've seen from recent developments look like they were bought at Target, and it's become a pet peeve of mine.
Is it complying with a regulatory change (and the older ones are grandfathered) or is it a cost issue or simply a design oversight?
As long as it clearly says the word "Exit" then it shouldn't be a regulatory issue. Perhaps cost? The trashcans are pretty generic too while we are at it. Overall, I think the new area looks great! It sticks to the Norwegian architectural theme and brings a lot of life and vibrancy with the colors. Excited to see what the ride is like when we go in October (maybe it'll be open by then?
) but my expectations are low. I'm expecting something along the lines of the new Little Mermaid ride.
brb1006
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Any photos of the China and Tower Of Terror Exit Signs?Question for any show designers here (casual park fans please ignore as this will seem like nitpicking):
Why doesn't WDI theme exit signs anymore? (e.g. The ones in the nearby China pavilion are in an 'oriental' font or the Tower of Terror boiler room ones encased in "iron"). All the ones I've seen from recent developments look like they were bought at Target, and it's become a pet peeve of mine.
Is it complying with a regulatory change (and the older ones are grandfathered) or is it a cost issue or simply a design oversight?
RandySavage
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From what I am hearing they are planning on opening tomorrow, but expecting frequent downtime. TLDR: Soft Open Quality for the "Grand" Open.
UpAllNight
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Disney need to thouroughly review how they handle these things.
Maybe seeing as though they didn't bother creating absolutely anything new for 2015 they've forgot.
Maybe seeing as though they didn't bother creating absolutely anything new for 2015 they've forgot.
PhotoDave219
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I heard similar things but it was referred in a more negative fashion....
clemmo
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Will all effects/AA's be functional yet? I'll be there thursday hoping to see a finished product
Have you seen or experienced the ride yet? Apologies if that's been asked of you already.
Next Big Thing
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No ride is life changing. Some are just better than others.
They should be..... but since it is Soft Open quality there could be a few hiccups . Getting the AAs in good shape is the #1 priority currently.
Goofyernmost
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I'm not sure about Florida, but, my experience is that public safety regulations require a brightly lit sign with specific minimum sized block lettering that cannot be confused with anything else. Those exit signs annoy me as well, but, in the event of an emergency I'm sure I would appreciate clearly defining my way out. Fantasy or no!Question for any show designers here (casual park fans please ignore as this will seem like nitpicking):
Why doesn't WDI theme exit signs anymore? (e.g. The ones in the nearby China pavilion are in an 'oriental' font or the Tower of Terror boiler room ones encased in "iron"). All the ones I've seen from recent developments look like they were bought at Target, and it's become a pet peeve of mine.
Is it complying with a regulatory change (and the older ones are grandfathered) or is it a cost issue or simply a design oversight?
Goofyernmost
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It all started with the opening of Disneyland in 1955. Things didn't work, they started to and then stopped, they had to be fixed before the next day. Seriously, anything mechanical will have some elements that are not anticipated and Murphy's Law applies even at Disney. It will all get straightened out. In the meantime the words of the CM apply... "this ride isn't going to change your life" so, it might be a good idea to chill.
I have seen it, and agree with Martin. Cute ride, some cool effects/projections, but wrong location.
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