One Sentence Competition - Season 5 Episode 2

[Tux]

The Evolution Of The Big Apple Orchard​

Seeing as Disney has finally managed to represent Progress, at least three different companies, Illinois, World peace
and the entire world, that leaves New York and a Country behind as the only things not represented yet that were a part of the world's fair, although It's A Small World can technically fill that niche in, so in order to compensate and bring thematic cohesion, [] is about how the state and more specifically how the city was influenced by it's diversity, and it's evolution from when it was inhabited by Native Americans, to the 1600's, the 1700's, 1800''s, and finally the 1900's, all of which goes throughout the Dutch rule, the English rule, and finally it's identity as a part of America and eventually as a melting pot through immigration and migration, which is all witnessed via dark ride since all of the attractions throughout the pavilions have utilized dark ride elements, in which all the ride vehicles have been designed after subway cars, although despite all of this work, the attraction never made it to any of the Disney parks just like Ford's Magical Journey.

 

[MickeyMousketeer]

Sights of Switzerland

Using Circle-Vision 360 technology, Walt Disney and the Switzerland Pavilion invites guests to surround themselves with the most beautiful sights of Switzerland, from flying peacefully over Bern to soaring above the Alps while listening to traditional Swiss music.​

 

[NateD1226]

Well I just missed the first challenge. The holidays were keeping me extra busy! Promise to keep up from now on!

 

[D Hulk]

24 HOURS REMAIN FOR CHALLENGE TWO.
HAPPY NEW YEAR!​

 

[Disneylover152]

Our Home, America!

Coming to the United States PAvilion, the new Audio Animatronic technology will be showcased as guests will board the new ride system the omnimover on an adventure past many show scenes representing the United State's history as a country so far and recreating many famous moments, from the signing of declaration of independence all the way to the 1950s.​

 

[Sam Magic]

Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow: Sponsored by General Motors

Rumored to have been the starting point for Walt Disney's E.P.C.O.T. Project, Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow was created by Walt Disney in an attempt by GM to replicate the success of their 1932 World's Fair Pavilion Futurama; Walt's attraction brought guests through an exploration of what American towns & cities would look like in the year 2000, to achieve this, Walt teamed up with urbanist Victor Gruen to create solutions to urban problems that visitors found groundbreaking and President Johnson reportedly called, "the most creative thing he's (Walt Disney) ed out since Snow White."

----- Submission Note -----​

My apologies for missing last week's prompt. I have been super busy and distracted because of the holidays, but I'm back and I hope you all enjoyed the submission above.

For historical context, in 1964, GM did have a pavilion that was not designed by Disney. It was a refreshed version of the 1932 Pavilion Futurama and aptly called Futurama II. Their '32 pavilion was the most popular attraction at that fair. My submission is a bit of alternate history in this regard and I saw it as an opportunity to play around with both the urban ideas that were starting to birth in Walt's mind and the desire by GM to repeat the success of '32's Futurama. The inclusion of Victor Gruen is a subtle nod at two historical facts:

1. When the US was trying to plan the '64 World's Fair, Washington D.C. put forth a proposal that was designed by Gruen. Gruen had interesting urban ideas and that proposal served as the foundation for his book on urbanism, The heart of our cities: The urban crisis: diagnosis and cure (1965)
2. This book inspired Walt Disney and thinking he could take Gruen's ideas but improve them, came up with the original plan for EPCOT.

Happy New Year folks! - Sam

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[D Hulk]

REVIEWS
and a Happy New Year!​

Skyway to the Future

Much like the Disneyland Skyway, Skyway to the Future takes guests from one side of the fair to the other, except halfway through the ride, the gondolas go through a tunnel showing a vision of the future, with flying cars and slick architecture, furthering the fair's theme of progress.​

Skyway to the Future
@FireMountain

Early on we as a group discussed somewhat at length the parameters of this prompt. As I said then, this Skyway certainly fits…while repeating a few things New York already had, like a skyway or Futurama II’s tour-of-the-future. As an alternate history proposal, replacing those things, this fits like a glove. But it is a very safe choice. (I've always loved that particular retro-futuristic image.)​

View attachment 437359High in the sky is a showcase of different historical moments on a glass elevator going up & to different towers going from pre-history to modern day.

Glass Elevator
@Disneypugs.

You’re getting more comfortable with these competitions! Congrats! Well done on changing out your original proposal idea when you realized it didn’t fit the prompt. This works so much better! We have a unique ride system (glass elevator – check!), a fitting theme (historical monuments – check!), and even original art! This is impressive stuff. The bright gleaming towers would be true World’s Fair landmarks. What you really still need is a name. Keep it up; I look forward to your continued contributions and improvements!​

 

[D Hulk]

Right here we go!

Rhythm of the Natural World (sponsored by Royal Botanic Gardens Kew)

Using the brand new "Omnimover" technology developed by WED, Kew takes taking guests on a pleasant but informative journey through three artificial indoor biomes that represent a tropical rainforest, an arid desert, and a chilly northern forest, where plants from around the world grow, tended to be professional gardeners and biologists, showing how these plants adapt and survive in these exotic landscapes.

Rhythms of the Natural Worlds
@Evilgidgit

Historically speaking, this is the perfect time to be using omnimovers. In real life, it’s a 1968 invention; however, I can totally see Imagineering using the NY1964WF to premier something this inmovative – their Magic Skyway arguably is a forerunner.

The topic you’ve covered is a good one too, fitting the thoughtful World’s Fair style while remaining original. The indoor biomes seem a bit like Living with the Land…Perhaps this is an alternate history where Rhythms of the Natural Worlds inspired later EPCOT Center attractions! (Including a sponsor shows excellent attention-to-detail.)​

The Evolution Of The Big Apple Orchard
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Seeing as Disney has finally managed to represent Progress, at least three different companies, Illinois, World peace
and the entire world, that leaves New York and a Country behind as the only things not represented yet that were a part of the world's fair, although It's A Small World can technically fill that niche in, so in order to compensate and bring thematic cohesion, [] is about how the state and more specifically how the city was influenced by it's diversity, and it's evolution from when it was inhabited by Native Americans, to the 1600's, the 1700's, 1800''s, and finally the 1900's, all of which goes throughout the Dutch rule, the English rule, and finally it's identity as a part of America and eventually as a melting pot through immigration and migration, which is all witnessed via dark ride since all of the attractions throughout the pavilions have utilized dark ride elements, in which all the ride vehicles have been designed after subway cars, although despite all of this work, the attraction never made it to any of the Disney parks just like Ford's Magical Journey.

The Evolution of the Big Apple Orchard
@Tux

Okay, I’m gonna be honest here…I don’t completely understand your sentence! Run-ons aren’t always your friend.

I *think* you’re finding a thematic niche that’s missing from Disney’s 1964 lineup – that would be the history of New York State – and you’re making a dark ride out of it. Okay, that works. It’s uniquely fitting for the Fair’s time & place. While you say Disney never brought this attraction to their parks, I think they could have (World Showcase’s American Adventure, perhaps?). After all, while the Magic Skyway never exactly appeared again, its dinosaur set piece DID migrate over to the Disneyland Railroad, and it DID inspire much of Future World.​

 

[D Hulk]

Sights of Switzerland
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Using Circle-Vision 360 technology, Walt Disney and the Switzerland Pavilion invites guests to surround themselves with the most beautiful sights of Switzerland, from flying peacefully over Bern to soaring above the Alps while listening to traditional Swiss music.

Sights of Switzerland
@MickeyMousketeer

A CircleVision 360 tour of Switzerland is simple, sweet, and totally fitting. For the Fair crowd, I suspect the big draw would be the technology. Some version of CircleVision existed since 1955 (as Circarama), but it hadn’t reached Disneyland by 1964. As for theme, it seems you’re using the Fair’s real Swiss Pavilion as inspiration…A good choice, one which maybe could’ve been clarified a little bit more in your sentence.​

Our Home, America!
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Coming to the United States PAvilion, the new Audio Animatronic technology will be showcased as guests will board the new ride system the omnimover on an adventure past many show scenes representing the United State's history as a country so far and recreating many famous moments, from the signing of declaration of independence all the way to the 1950s.

Our Home, America!
@Disneylover152

An omnimover through animatronic American history! If they could pull that off in 1964, guaranteed it would be a smash triumph! Compared to @Evilgidgit’s similar New York history proposal, I prefer this. It’s simpler, clearer, and stronger. With a name like “Our Home, America,” the Sherman Brothers song writes itself! Only a couple of details – sponsor, future Disney Park application – could be added.​

Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow: Sponsored by General Motors

Rumored to have been the starting point for Walt Disney's E.P.C.O.T. Project, Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow was created by Walt Disney in an attempt by GM to replicate the success of their 1932 World's Fair Pavilion Futurama; Walt's attraction brought guests through an exploration of what American towns & cities would look like in the year 2000, to achieve this, Walt teamed up with urbanist Victor Gruen to create solutions to urban problems that visitors found groundbreaking and President Johnson reportedly called, "the most creative thing he's (Walt Disney) ****ed out since Snow White."
----- Submission Note -----
My apologies for missing last week's prompt. I have been super busy and distracted because of the holidays, but I'm back and I hope you all enjoyed the submission above.

For historical context, in 1964, GM did have a pavilion that was not designed by Disney. It was a refreshed version of the 1932 Pavilion Futurama and aptly called Futurama II. Their '32 pavilion was the most popular attraction at that fair. My submission is a bit of alternate history in this regard and I saw it as an opportunity to play around with both the urban ideas that were starting to birth in Walt's mind and the desire by GM to repeat the success of '32's Futurama. The inclusion of Victor Gruen is a subtle nod at two historical facts:

1. When the US was trying to plan the '64 World's Fair, Washington D.C. put forth a proposal that was designed by Gruen. Gruen had interesting urban ideas and that proposal served as the foundation for his book on urbanism, The heart of our cities: The urban crisis: diagnosis and cure (1965)
2. This book inspired Walt Disney and thinking he could take Gruen's ideas but improve them, came up with the original plan for EPCOT.

Happy New Year folks! - Sam

Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow
@Sam4D23

Thanks for the submission note, even if it totally, completely exceeds the one-sentence limit. (I’m sorry but your 9 extra sentences WILL impact your standings.) I was all set to hold GM and their Futurama II against you at first. Rather, I appreciate how you’ve used that basis to craft an alternate history EPCOT promo. This is the best-researched & most believable proposal, with its Victor Gruen tie-in and fictional President Johnson quote. My one real gripe is the name “Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow,” since it steps on Carousel of Progress’s toes.​

 

[D Hulk]

Challenge 2 results!

This was a tougher round than I’d anticipated, and for that I apologize. It seems some prompts, however simply worded (“Make a new World’s Fair attraction,” “Fix Disneyland’s Tomorrowland”), carry a ton of complexity. Challenge 3 will be more familiar ground. Given the obscurity and specificity of delving into New York’s 1964 World’s Fair, you have shown interesting ideas. Welcome to the dawn of a new decade!

Bronze medal (1 point)

@Disneylover152 – Our Home, America!
While not unlike other ideas, this one excels with clarity and grandeur.

Silver medal (2 points)

@Disneypugs. – glass elevator
Though missing details like a name, the homemade art and clear player improvement make this proposal stand out.

Gold medal (3 points)

@Evilgidgit – Rhythms of the Natural Worlds
The ride system, theme and presentation all fit the World’s Fair perfectly.

Cheers to everyone who contributed! Challenge 3 will appear ASAP (in 20 minutes).​

 

[D Hulk]

Standings
@Evilgidgit - 8
@Disneylover152 - 5
@Disneypugs. - 4
@Tux - 3
@FireMountain - 2
@MickeyMousketeer - 2
@Sam4D23 – 1
@Miru - 1
@Outbound - 1
@Pi on my Cake - 1
@Flippin'Flounder - 1​

 

[Tux]

I *think* you’re finding a thematic niche that’s missing from Disney’s 1964 lineup – that would be the history of New York State – and you’re making a dark ride out of it. Okay, that works. It’s uniquely fitting for the Fair’s time & place

You understood what I was doing. You got it. You just got confused there for a moment.

While you say Disney never brought this attraction to their parks, I think they could have (World Showcase’s American Adventure, perhaps?). After all, while the Magic Skyway never exactly appeared again, its dinosaur set piece DID migrate over to the Disneyland Railroad, and it DID inspire much of Future World.

Hmm. The reason I didn't do that was because The America Pavilion in the World Showcase is supposed to be about America as a whole, not just the history and suddenly one state, though I see what you mean by how Magic Skyway had an impact. I feel like if the whole thing was brought over, it wouldn't fit in. However, I could see a dark ride about the progression of America being brought over now that I think about it. Thank you.

 

[D Hulk]

CHALLENGE 3
1970s

In 1971 with the opening of the Walt Disney World resort in Orlando, Florida, Disney started to expand beyond theme parks into the world of resorts. In addition to the Magic Kingdom park, many new hotels greeted guests: the Contemporary Resort, Polynesian Resort, and Fort Wilderness Resort.

Your task is to propose an additional hotel resort for Walt Disney World’s Seven Seas Lagoon for opening day, 1971.

-Rules-
Use only a single sentence to describe your idea. You may also use one image if you wish, that is optional. The deadline is Saturday, January 4th, 2020, at midnight EST.

-Tips-
K.I.S.S. – Keep It Simple, Silly! We are officially back to one sentence, so don’t overcomplicate things. Think of this like an initial brainstorming session.

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

Good luck everyone! Have fun! Go create!​

 

[Orange Cat]

DISNEY’S ATLANTIS is a water/Atlantis based hotel on the side of the seven seas lagoon despite being separate from the lagoon, the hotels main attraction is that it’s suspended on water, so we hope you have a SPLASHING time at Disney’s Atlantis.

 

[spacemt354]

Disney's Colonial Beach Resort & Spa

While The Contemporary, Polynesian, and Fort Wilderness Resorts represent the Magic Kingdom's Tomorrowland, Adventureland, and Frontierland respectively, located on the west side of the Seven Seas Lagoon will be Disney's Colonial Beach Resort & Spa which derives from Liberty Square and takes inspiration from the New England sea-fairing towns from a bygone era, with an elegant 4-story coastal colored centerpiece lobby, surrounded by 7 distinct estates, exquisite centrally themed culinary delights, as well as a lighthouse and pier along the water.

 

[Evilgidgit]

Lafitte's Landing Beach Resort

Avast, me hearties, and welcome to Lafitte's Landing Beach Resort on the eastern side of the Seven Seas Lagoon, based around an 18th century Caribbean town-turned-pirate, now a hotel resort for weary tourists and travellers, with each room resembling a distinctly designed captain's cabin, complete with indoor and outdoor pools, a large restaurant with a Caribbean sea restaurant, a coral-themed spa, and a large play area resembling a shipwreck.

 

[MickeyMousketeer]

Disney's Marceline Resort

Acting as a cheaper option of lodging at Walt Disney World and a representation of Main Street, U.S.A., Disney's Marceline Resort is heavily influenced on Walt Disney's hometown of Marceline, Missouri, much like Main Street is; the resort is comprised of three buildings, the lobby, the East Street and the West Street which are right across from each other; the main lobby is influenced by the Train Station and is home to a quick-service restaurant; in between the three buildings is a pool.​

 

[Pi on my Cake]

Disney's Discotech Resort!

When the day in the park ends, the party begins for guests staying at Disney's Discotech Resort themed to the popular music, psychedelic visuals, and groovy attitude that made the 1970s so cool (Disney was ahead of the time by hopping on the disco trend early).​

 

[Tux]

Disney's Palace Of Fantasy resort

Going by the fact that the resorts appear to be based on the theme's of the lands of the park, and by other people's submissions, that means Fantasyland is the only land left, and so we have a reception area based on Jimminy's role in Fun And Fancy Free, three main resort areas based off The Queen's (later Snow White's), Aurora's, and Cinderella's Castle respectively, with all resort areas having 1-3 restaurants based on Disney's film catalog at the time, with each area having their own spa areas, with Snow White's area having a botanical garden based on the woods, and a cottage play area, Aurora's has a library, and a ballroom, while Cinderella has stables, and an aviary, with all resort areas have at most one gift shop based on the characters.​

 

[NateD1226]

Disney's Sky Resort

Disney's Sky Resort is an all new hotel where you can feel like you are flying in the sky. With a white, sleek exterior and a white, fun interior, you are sure to feel like floating in the some clouds. There will be play areas themed to Up, new dining options, and great rooms to make you feel just at home. ​