At the beginning of the second half, I’m going to start trying a new review system that could potentially make things easier to understand and read. The prompt itself is a special one, as it’s pretty simple: Design a Great Literature Ride. In fact, making your pitch original is a very hard thing to do- as most pitches follow the same format. Thinking outside the box is an important part of what makes the winners of each spectrum the winners, and hopefully, this review system is going to pretty much show what I mean. Please understand that none of the numbers mean anything, so if I score someone ⅕ please don’t feel bad or anything, it’s simply an opinion and not a fact.
Originality (#/5) - This criterion I’m looking to see how unique or original a pitch is. Does it think outside the box?
Realism (#/5) - Even though pitches can be really cool, there must also be grounds for realism. Is your pitch generally realistic to happen?
X-factor (#/5) - This criterion is simply a personal opinion. Does AGP like it, or is wowed by it?
Without further ado, let’s get into it!
The Great Shakespeare Ride - @Disney Warrior
O (3.5/5) - Starting the prompt strong! I like a Shakespeare take on the ride, as it’s unique and exemplifies true romance.
R (4.5/5) - Putting a Shakespeare ride in the UK Pavillion sounds fun, and the emphasis on making it detailed but family-friendly is cool.
X-factor (4/5) - I love Shakespeare’s works, and I was really surprised about the path you took for this prompt. Great work!
+1 Bonus - To Be or Not To Be Greg Heffley
The Strange World of Charles Dickens - @Brer Panther
O (3.5/5) - Pretty out-of-the-box considering the prompt. I really like the switcheroos between the three great detectives. Hercule Poirot is my king
R (3.5/5) - I like the detail you put into the layout and how it would work, but I really just can’t imagine it realistically working out as its supposed to (how is it randomized?)
X (4/5) - I LOVE AGATHA CHRISTIE! Have you read And Then There Were None?
+1 Bonus - Haven’t read that one yet. Will check it out
Four Great Novels at Gilroy Gardens - @Miru
O (5/5) - Wow. That certainly was unexpected. I only know about Journey to the West and this extremely detailed write-up on it along with the others is very original- I literally did not expect it, good job!
R (3/5) - Ok. I love what you’re going for, but realistically this is very far-fetched. Gilroy gardens is a family park literally themed to GARLIC! But after I read your explanation it kind of works out with the Chinese community… perhaps it would work better in CA Great America within the Bay Area, which definitely has a large Asian presence
X (5/5) - I have to say I’m really surprised by this one. Nails what it intends to be, and will definitely resonate to many people.
+1 Bonus - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles?
Nippon Monagatori - @Solaris Knight
O (4/5) - Lol I had a laugh at this thinking this was about the most recent fandom-made avatar Gengi. Pretty original, though it’s very spread out in terms of its theming
R(4/5) - Doing a CoP style attraction is very fitting and needed for Epcot, and sizable for space. The facade’s potential to be a giant circular temple is excellent.
X (4/5) - A ride about Japanese literature, literally ALL JAPANESE LITERATURE LMAO is really interesting!
+1 Bonus - I smell cultural dilution, yummy yummy in my tummy
The Pagemaster: Look to the Books - @Evilgidgit
O (4/5) - What in the FLIPPITY FLIP is the Pagemaster? It has an adaption starring the Home Alone psychopath? I’m so confused because apparently there isn’t actually a book? Aside from that, a step into the selection of literary worlds is good.
R (3/5) - Only because it’s in Hollywood studios lol
X (4/5) - Even though I’m a bit confused about what the Pagemaster is, you painted a nice image into my mind, and being able to explore all these literary worlds is fun!
+1 Bonus - Fullmetal indeed