One Sentence Competition - Season 4 Episode 1

[D Hulk]

Great Moments with Mr. Disney​

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Something I find that is missing from Disneyland that Walt Disney World has is One Man's Dream; a tribute to Walt Disney and different moments along the way. ​

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With items like the map of Disneyland, the model for Sleeping Beauty's Castle and the original park bench all on location, the pre-show area is already set up to flow into the brand new show.​

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The new show will look at Walt's life from early age to the struggle of Oswald and rise of Mickey, up until the opening of Disneyland where the narration then ends with, "And the rest, is history", where guests then exit the show back onto Main Street USA to see the original Disney land and castle.​

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Bonus:​

In the centre of the Esplanade, you can find a fountain of the Fab Five where guests can take their pictures with their favourite, lovable characters.​

“Great Moments with Mr. Disney.” I was fully expecting this one. Surprisingly, you don’t mention what the name suggests – an animatronic Walt to replace Lincoln. Everything else, like the existing preshow exhibit space and the nicely-framed return to Main Street, is carefully presented. This is among the humbler proposals of this round, but maybe the most realistic. It’s also something I would very genuinely like to see in Disneyland.

Bonus: Hong Kong’s fountain has the Fab Five around a whale. Shanghai’s has them playing music. What are your Fab Five up to?​

 

[D Hulk]

Carolwood Legacy Tunnel - Disneyland Railroad

The Grand Canyon Diorama and the subsequent Primeval World sections as the finale to the Disneyland Railroad had never seemed to mesh with either the Tomorrowland or a turn of the century midwestern Main Street themes, and therefore to tie those lands closer together with the founder of Disneyland, Walt Disney himself, those exhibits will be moved to a to be determined Disney museum, and the transition back to Main Street will involve a Carolwood Legacy Tunnel Exhibit.

Walt's love of trains dates back to the miniature Carolwood Pacific Railroad (originally planned to be a ride in Disneyland), which inspired him to create the Disneyland Railroad, and as you transition from the Tomorrowland Station, you enter a time traveling tunnel to the 1950s where you can view Walt Disney in animatronic form, riding the Carolwood Pacific alongside you.

The narrator of the railroad explains the history of the Carolwood Pacific, and its impact on Walt Disney and Disneyland, which continues as you ride through the rolling Holmby Hills in the early 1950s, then you transition (to the former Primeval World section) and now you're riding alongside another train en-route to Marceline, MO - where Walt Disney can be seen drawing sketches of Mickey Mouse, and thus you have completed your journey through time and arrive at the turn of the century Main Street that started it all.

You’re getting rid of the dinosaurs?!?!?!?! NOOOOOO!!!!

Okay…deep breath…

Referencing the Carolwood Pacific Railroad is a smart call. It fits nicely as a Disneyland Railroad attraction, and your detailed descriptions are well put together. There are dull stretches of the railroad, like past Adventureland or the Autopia, where this would be a nice addition. But the dinosaurs?!?!?! (The randomness of dinos and the Grand Canyon after Tomorrowland is part of Disneyland’s charm, and shouldn’t be ironed away.)

Bonus? Nope. [EDIT: Okay, you got one.]​

 

[D Hulk]

Mickey Through The Ages:

Set in Toon Town, this ride is an ode to the mouse who started it all, including a brief cameo by the Rabbit who came first. This ride takes you through the black and white era of cartoons and into the modern era, starting with Oswald handing over a sketchbook and pencil to Mickey with a speech bubble telling Mickey to take care of Walt (sense sound wasn't used yet), follows Mickey as he shows off a selection of his old cartoon selves almost photo album style, and ends with Mickey handing the same sketchbook over to modern Mickey.

Bonus: BRING BACK THE CALIFORNIA LETTERS YOU COWARDS

Whoa, in under the wire!!!

This is another cute Mickey/Oswald dark ride, with just a smidgen of direct Walt reference. The sketchbook is a nice through line which gives it dramatic unity. With so many other proposals taking clear inspiration from DHS’s Runaway Railway, is yours doing likewise? The descriptions give a good sense of the visual style, but I’d like to know about the ride vehicles.

Bonus: Love it!​

 

[AceAstro]

There are dull stretches of the railroad, like past Adventureland

Adventureland isn’t dull anymore... The panther is back!!

 

[D Hulk]

Challenge 6 results!

It’s difficult to gauge exactly how Walt should be referenced within the parks. There’s a tendency to idolize him, and too much Walt makes the parks self-referential. It’s hard for me now to define what would work. Disneyland is an incredibly personal park for me – I was just there yesterday – and my favorite proposals all boasted a strange mix of humility and boldness which fit Walt himself.

Bronze Medal (1 point)

@Pionmycake – Legacy of a Dream Parade
Walt’s life is a really solid backbone for a parade, a genre which often feels formless.

Silver Medal (2 points)

@Disneylover152 – Walt Disney Square
A big, grand idea elevated further by your personalized map.

Gold Medal (3 points)

@kmbmw777 – Disney Life Showcase
Ludicrously bold!
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Adventureland isn’t dull anymore... The panther is back!!

Yes, the static plaster panther!

 

[spacemt354]

You’re getting rid of the dinosaurs?!?!?!?! NOOOOOO!!!!​

Never cared for either of those scenes to be honest...but perhaps that's because I'm used to the WDW Railroad finale which is a bit less....out of left field.

 

[D Hulk]

Standings
@Pionmycake – 22
@spacemt354 – 20
@Disneylover152 – 20
@kmbmw777 – 15
@pixie_princess – 14
@TwilightZone – 12
@AceAstro – 12
@Magic Feather – 11
@DisneyForever – 10
@David2319 – 5
@El_Tomato – 2
@eye4themeparks – 2
@StevenU – 2
@KBLovesDisney – 1
@PoeDameron – 1
@MonorailRed – 1​

 

[D Hulk]

CHALLENGE 7
JULY

In July we celebrate independence! With fireworks and picnics, we gather together for a festival of patriotism to honor our ancestors who overthrew the yoke of European tyranny and created a new nation based on democracy. You guessed right, everybody, on July 14th we celebrate –

BASTILLE DAY

The French Revolution took direct inspiration from the American Revolution and reimagined it for a European audience. Disneyland Paris did similarly with Disneyland. Tony Baxter’s brilliant creative team redid Disney in a beautiful new European style. Sadly, the park has rarely updated, and presently neighboring Walt Disney Studio Paris requires more attention. With no major E-ticket additions in Disneyland Paris’s near future, how can it remain vital?

-Challenge-
How about a show? Let’s give Disneyland Paris a “must see” live show. It can be theatrical, fireworks, a parade, whatever would be a major draw. And if you can, give it European influences.

-Bonus-
With one additional sentence…hmmm…How about let’s also give Paris an all-new character meet ‘n’ greet. Doing so will net you an automatic extra point!

-Rules-
You may use between 1 and 3 sentences and up to 1 image. The deadline is Saturday, February 3rd, at midnight EST.

-Tips-
K.I.S.S. – Keep it simple, silly. Try not to complicate or overthink things too much. It’s a simple, casual competition – there are no eliminations. Propose as you please!

-Judging Criteria-
Is it creative?
Is it (generally) realistic?
Does it fit thematically/visually?

Good luck everyone! If you have questions, don’t be afraid to ask. Now go create!​

 

[spacemt354]

We need @mickeyfan5534 to do this one...

 

[D Hulk]

Never cared for either of those scenes to be honest...but perhaps that's because I'm used to the WDW Railroad finale which is a bit less....out of left field.

"Please don't let us go extinct, Mr. @spacemt354. "

 

[spacemt354]

"Please don't let us go extinct, Mr. @spacemt354. "

Pretty much the same scene was in the Universe of Energy but on a grander scale, and that's destroyed now -- hey at least I didn't replace it with more Baby Groot

 

[TwilightZone]

Mickey's Mystical Journey

Join mickey mouse as he encounters many of France's mythological creatures, both big and small, when he tries to find the scepter of dragobert. Many France gods will also appear to either help guide mickey or harm mickey in his quest. Since some France myths can fit disney, expect the disney fairies and disney dragons to appear at some point in this exciting show.
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BONUS:
Replacing Magic Eye Theater, meet the timekeeper and 9-eyes in their lab once again as part of the upcoming new discoveryland! This will utilize the best of the interactive animatronic technology disney has to offer!

 

[Suchomimus]

Never cared for either of those scenes to be honest...but perhaps that's because I'm used to the WDW Railroad finale which is a bit less....out of left field.

 

[Suchomimus]

Adventureland isn’t dull anymore... The panther is back!!

Except that panther still looks like what it obviously is, a concrete prop.

 

[mickeyfan5534]

We need @mickeyfan5534 to do this one...

You called?

 

[spacemt354]

You called?

Check the challenge...seems like it was made just for you.

 

[mickeyfan5534]

Coming soon to Walt Disney Studios Paris, the all new Disney Cinemagique Parade will take guests into the movies on an astounding adventure through the movies. See the action of the Marvel Superheroes, the Force of the Stars of Star Wars, the fun of Pixar, and the magic of Disney Animation as these four worlds collide in this daily event to be found only at Walt Disney Studios Paris.

 

[eye4themeparks]

Disney Stars & Cars Motorcade

This former entertainment lineup makes it return to Disney Studios, but with all new cars. Instead of the classic American cars, characters now ride in cars from their “home” country.

Bonus

Pocahontas and Meeko have now arrived as meet n' greet characters in Frontierland's Indian Village.​

 

[D Hulk]

Hey everybody! To give everyone more time to brainstorm (and so I don't have to write critiques on a Friday night ). the proposal due dates are pushed back one day. Now they're due this Saturday at midnight EST. Thanks!

 

[spacemt354]

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