Round Three Critiques:
@tcool123 – Baker Street Mysteries
The Play Disney Parks app is something they’ve been using to add some new experiences in the parks for guests, and this would make a fun and economical way to include this lesser-known IP. Playing around as you solve these mysteries could give guests that feeling of being a detective like Basil.
@Pufflefan – “Mouse.”
Ah…MMM….uhm….well, I don’t know what to say.
@Brer Panther – The Great Mouse Detective: The Mouse-ical
No worries if this is all you can think of. Sometimes we all get a little stymied on a project. In any case, a show like this could make a fun way to pass the time and enjoy its story.
@NateD1226 – Ratigan’s Criminal Spin
“The World’s Greatest Criminal Mind” is such a fun villain song, and the atmosphere for it really works for a teacups spinner. Plus, this would be one of the few rides at a Disney park specifically tied to a villain, something that helps it to stand out. A simple but fun take on a classic ride.
@TheSquirrel – Basil’s Bistro
A London Bistro is a good choice for another restaurant in the UK Pavilion, offering a nice option beyond the pub and fish and chips. Also, neat idea to have a monthly screening of the movie.
@Solaris Knight – The Great Mouse Detective: Battle in Big Ben
The clock tower fight is definitely one of the classic sequences from this film, so making an attraction that not only ties into it but also gives the Pavilion a distinct “weenie” to catch the eye is inspired. A wild mouse roller coaster would also add some nice thrill to the Pavilion, befitting the chase between Basil and Ratigan. Clever idea.
@Evilgidgit – Basil’s Phantasmagorical Flight
Really good work here. The rail-suspended dark ride is an under-utilized method, so it’s nice to see some use for a fitting experience with the flying chase from the film. Plus, you’ve borrowed enough from the movie to make it familiar for those who know, but also tweaked the plot just enough so it can stand on its own legs and not just be a “book report” ride. Nice thinking.
@TwilightZone – The Great Mouse Detective X Ducktales
Oh, this is interesting. The new DuckTales series has been doing crossover material with other Disney shows, so tapping into some of their lesser-known movies could also fit this dynamic. In this case, The Great Mouse Detective could fit smoothly.
@Ludpat Mike – The Great Mouse Detective: Mouse Trap
Oh, now this is an interesting idea for a seasonal experience! Disney does tend to bring out the villains more for Halloween, and an escape room tied in with Ratigan would make for a good upcharge experience. I can just imagine his taunts as you try to solve the puzzles.
@Pi on my Cake – Basil and the Riddle of the Road
This can make such a neat touch of atmospheric storytelling for the UK Pavilion. Though human characters don’t factor into the plot of The Great Mouse Detective, it’s still an adventure set among our own world and this would reinforce that with all the little story details throughout. It adds just a nice touch of personality among the grounded realism in the pavilion.
@spacemt354 – Baker Street Detectives
This is another solid mystery-related pitch. I do like you specifying that it would take guests through shops, gardens, and even the phonebooth. It really gives a feel of using this idea to help increase foot traffic around the pavilion.
@b-wolf95 – Ratigan’s Den of Debauchery
Playgrounds can be a bit of a neglected prospect when it comes to armchair imagineering, so it’s neat to see this particular pitch turn up. It takes good advantage of one of the more memorable locales within the film, leaning into the visuals from that scene for play equipment and interactive possibilities.
@pix – Long Live the Clockwork Queen
Oh, interesting! For being a key point in the film’s plot, the clockwork queen tends to be something not thought of as much. This could make for a neat little show, offering a little more life in the pavilion.
