Out with the Vikings, in with princess

[JerseyDad]

That's like saying Canada isn't a country.

...it is? Really? I thought it was just a northern suburb of Minnesota?

 

[Matt_Black]

You know, when I brought up Scotland in another thread, everyone jumped on me. "It's not a separate country." I just can't win.

As far as Minnesota goes, I was going to quote Michael J. Nelson, but I can't remember how it goes, and I can't find it right at the moment.

 

[Lucky]

You know, when I brought up Scotland in another thread, everyone jumped on me. "It's not a separate country." I just can't win.

At BG-Williamsburg England and Scotland are separate "countries."

Scotland is part of the UK, so it would be represented twice at Epcot unless the UK pavilion were re-named England. Scotland has its own parliament, but it is not a UN member and can't do things like declare wars or sign international treaties. But it's possible that could all change.

 

[Bocabear]

I would like to know who the first person was that walked through World Showcase exclaimed how it really needed Disney Princesses...I always thought the whole point was the princesses lived with the other Disney Characters in the Magic Kingdom...

 

[aladdin2007]

I would like to know who the first person was that walked through World Showcase exclaimed how it really needed Disney Princesses...I always thought the whole point was the princesses lived with the other Disney Characters in the Magic Kingdom...

He/she walked through seeing only $$$$$ instead of what was meant to be or proper theming. Its on the trend of becoming the Princess Pavilion. I wish Norway could reach a new deal with Disney to save it, but I think this is how Disney wants it, so they can do what they want. The fact that Disney wouldnt even accept a free new movie for the theater as part of a new deals says a lot!!!

 

[FigmentJedi]

...it is? Really? I thought it was just a northern suburb of Minnesota?

I think you mean North Montana

 

[MOXOMUMD]

I think you mean North Montana

I know it's not popular but I really like this movie.

 

[RandomPrincess]

I know it's not popular but I really like this movie.

I LOVE Meet the Robinsons!

 

[willtravel]

He/she walked through seeing only $$$$$ instead of what was meant to be or proper theming. Its on the trend of becoming the Princess Pavilion. I wish Norway could reach a new deal with Disney to save it, but I think this is how Disney wants it, so they can do what they want. The fact that Disney wouldnt even accept a free new movie for the theater as part of a new deals says a lot!!!

What concerns me is more pavilions following Norway changes to bring in more foot traffic back there.

 

[Buck]

And TDO makes Epcot that much appealing to the mouth breathers. This is yet another reason TDO needs to go the way of the dodo....

Calling little girls mouth breathers. Classy.

 

[Matt_Black]

Yeah, that's... not cool. You can say, "Oh, but Magic Kingdom (or wherever) has plenty of stuff for that audience", but the fact is, I think each and every park should at least try to be as inclusive as possible. I know about the old saw about pleasing everyone, but there is still educational stuff to be found at EPCOT, and I can't begrudge them putting in some stuff for the kids, especially if there's a way to stealthily expose them to some culture at the same time.

 

[omurice]

Epcot was the park that was supposed to be the non-fiction park, that's why face or fur characters don't make any sense* there for me.
Why don't they just replace everything with girls in a costume for 10 bucks an hour answering questions about their dress, hair and fictional back-story. Guests don't want some stuffy old building that has historical relevance, cultural meaning or educational value, those boring things don't move any merchandise. Surveys say we want fiction and sugary sweet candy.



* Edit: I'm not against characters per se, just felt some outrage over nudging out something educational to push the latest film at Epcot. Figment is an exception to me because he personifies an abstract concept, Imagination, and I guess I liked Figment in his original form, with the DreamFinder. Though they're fictional they brought an abstract concept to life.

 

[Bairstow]

. Guests don't want some stuffy old building that has historical relevance, cultural meaning or educational value

They really don't, though.

 

[ford91exploder]

At BG-Williamsburg England and Scotland are separate "countries."

Scotland is part of the UK, so it would be represented twice at Epcot unless the UK pavilion were re-named England. Scotland has its own parliament, but it is not a UN member and can't do things like declare wars or sign international treaties. But it's possible that could all change.

Och mon - Laddie we will declare war on anyone we dinna ken to UN or no.

 

[FigmentJedi]

Stave Church Exhibit is now open. It's definitely a lot more tasteful then what we were panicking over. The cultural influences on the film come first.

 

[Matt_Black]

Stave Church Exhibit is now open. It's definitely a lot more tasteful then what we were panicking over.

What's this "we" business?

 

[aladdin2007]

Stave Church Exhibit is now open. It's definitely a lot more tasteful then what we were panicking over. The cultural influences on the film come first.

Im impressed and relieved really. What music are they using inside if any?

 

[wdwgreek]

I was very nervous about this overlay, but this exhibit seems very tasteful and well done. In the spirit of Epcot it combines education and entertainment; it weaves subtle and not so subtle advertising with real historic objects, and artifacts. It connects these items to facets of Norwegian Culture. I can see this staying far past the film’s release. Updating exhibits like this works very well, that said I'm not jumping on any bandwagon's to overlay morocco as Aladdin.

 

[Prototype82]

Holy crap. They didn't ruin Norway.

 

[raymusiccity]

What's this "we" business?

I agree with you, kemosabe !