Rumor Pixar's Coco coming to the Mexico Pavilion

[RSoxNo1]

And unlike our insiders who update us when an idea is killed, Jim tends to stick with every idea he hears for years after they're dead. He's keeping Monsters Inc Land and Coaster alive for DHS. And let's say that four years from now they decide to expand DHS and they dust off that abandoned idea and put into place, Jim can say he was right, which he isn't right now.

I will say that unlike many other insiders, Jim doesn't often go on the "I was right tour". Having said that, I think many insiders went on that tour after the last D23 Expo.

 

[Myth Maker]

I honestly would like the attraction returned to the roots a bit.. Use the COCO characters to tell a story about Mexican heritage and take us to a Day of the Dead Ceremony and put us right in the middle of the action ...

Please don't give us another movie retelling... its getting boring fast. Use the characters to tell a new story, one that we are a part of!

 

[aladdin2007]

I honestly would like the attraction returned to the roots a bit.. Use the COCO characters to tell a story about Mexican heritage and take us to a Day of the Dead Ceremony and put us right in the middle of the action ...

Please don't give us another movie retelling... its getting boring fast. Use the characters to tell a new story, one that we are a part of!

This!!! that is how frozen should have been implemented into Norway as well.

 

[ᗩLᘿᑕ ✨ ᗩζᗩᗰ]

This!!! that is how frozen should have been implemented into Norway as well.

What's sad is that Frozen still can be or at the very least better showcase Norwegian culture. All that's needed is a pre-show Frozen short in the queue, some additional decor and a call back to that queue video with actual reference to Norway in the finale scene to reinforce the Norway connection before you exit. They could have done this or something similar all along.

 

[aladdin2007]

What's sad is that Frozen still can be or at the very least better showcase Norwegian culture. All that's needed is a pre-show Frozen short in the queue, some additional decor and a call back to that queue video with actual reference to Norway in the finale scene to reinforce the Norway connection before you exit. They could have done this or something similar all along.

True, at least we are getting a new vikings exhibit and frozen gets the boot from the stave church. But the ride could have been in the vein that the stave church exhibit was, so to speak.

 

[Sped2424]

True, at least we are getting a new vikings exhibit and frozen gets the boot from the stave church. But the ride could have been in the vein that the stave church exhibit was, so to speak.

The new exhibit seems to thor inspired to whatever degree they can get away with.

 

[DisneyFan18]

@marni1971 what do you think that happened to make them put the project back into consideration? Good DVD/Blu-ray sells? Coco Day at L.A.? The fact that it won two Oscars?

 

[MisterPenguin]

This!!! that is how frozen should have been implemented into Norway as well.

With regard to not retelling the story, FEA doesn't do that. It's not a 'book report' on the movie. The ride's story line is that it's a celebration that takes place after the events of the movie. Just like FotLK is a celebration that takes place after the events of TLK.

What's sad is that Frozen still can be or at the very least better showcase Norwegian culture. All that's needed is a pre-show Frozen short in the queue, some additional decor and a call back to that queue video with actual reference to Norway in the finale scene to reinforce the Norway connection before you exit. They could have done this or something similar all along.

The extensive queue highlights authentic Norwegian art and architecture. That may not be enough of what you want, but, it's pretty darn good. If that was the queue to Maelstrom, the FEA cynics would be praising it highly and often.

 

[Kman101]

Yeah, Frozen Ever After isn't exactly a re-telling of the story ... that at least has it going in it's favor.

 

[marni1971]

@marni1971 what do you think that happened to make them put the project back into consideration? Good DVD/Blu-ray sells? Coco Day at L.A.? The fact that it won two Oscars?

There’s nothing substantial or definite at this time.

 

[Timothy_Q]

Yeah, Frozen Ever After isn't exactly a re-telling of the story ... that at least has it going in it's favor.

On paper it isn’t, but it still feels like it.

 

[Kman101]

On paper it isn’t, but it still feels like it.

Certain parts, definitely. But it's still not a rehash of the movie's plot. I think having 'Let It Go' in there (which couldn't be avoided, IMO) makes it feel more tied to the plot of the movie than the ride itself. IMO, of course. I do agree that people may feel like it, but it's not. (I can't believe I'm defending this ride, but the one thing it had going for it was that it wasn't a retell of the movie, it's a basic plot that veers off to include Let It Go, not saying it's master storytelling ...)

 

[Sir_Cliff]

Certain parts, definitely. But it's still not a rehash of the movie's plot. I think having 'Let It Go' in there (which couldn't be avoided, IMO) makes it feel more tied to the plot of the movie than the ride itself. IMO, of course. I do agree that people may feel like it, but it's not. (I can't believe I'm defending this ride, but the one thing it had going for it was that it wasn't a retell of the movie, it's a basic plot that veers off to include Let It Go, not saying it's master storytelling ...)

I'm with those who weren't thrilled about this going into Norway... but the ride itself is one of the better attractions they've built at WDW in recent decades, IMO. They came up with a new storyline simple enough to be understood in this format while incorporating the songs that were one of the most successful aspects of the film. The execution in terms of sets, figures, etc was also very good. If it was in Fantasyland, I think it would pretty much wipe the floor with everything.

 

[wdrive]

The extensive queue highlights authentic Norwegian art and architecture.

Does it really though? Anymore than Peter Pan's Flight or Pooh highlight authentic British art and architecture?

 

[MisterPenguin]

Does it really though? Anymore than Peter Pan's Flight or Pooh highlight authentic British art and architecture?

Yes. Pooh and Pan reproduce the cartoon version of those places from the movies.

For the FEA queue and the Sommerhus M&G, imagineers went to Norway in order to recreate authentic Norwegian art and architecture. It's as authentic as the Stave Church and the rest of the Norway pavilion's architecture and art.

So, they weren't slavishly following the animated movie in the new art and architecture. However, they could have since the Frozen animators also went to Norway to incorporate authentic Norwegian art, fashion, and architecture into the movie (which is what the Stave Church was, until recently, displaying). Disney does tours in Norway to show the connections (on top of being a touristy visit to Norway).

The queue for FEA and the Sommerhus are as well done and authentic representations of Norway, and not specifically Frozen, as any of the art and architecture you would find in the France pavilion which is not specifically Beauty and the Beast, or in the China pavilion which is not specifically from Mulan.

 

[Kman101]

I'm with those who weren't thrilled about this going into Norway... but the ride itself is one of the better attractions they've built at WDW in recent decades, IMO. They came up with a new storyline simple enough to be understood in this format while incorporating the songs that were one of the most successful aspects of the film. The execution in terms of sets, figures, etc was also very good. If it was in Fantasyland, I think it would pretty much wipe the floor with everything.

I do agree. I think they did a good job. I don't love the rickety ride system and I can of course find some faults (the ascent with the ice castle, the bare Olaf ice skating), lol, but I agree. If it were in Fantasyland, I agree. I really appreciated them not rehashing the movie. I don't hate the ride itself, I just dislike it's placement. I like the animatronics. There's just a middle portion of the ride I question if they needed a bit more budget ... for something that's not a major E-ticket it's good. I know some can't even give any credit to the ride because of it's placement but I can separate the two.

 

[Kman101]

Yes. Pooh and Pan reproduce the cartoon version of those places from the movies.

For the FEA queue and the Sommerhus M&G, imagineers went to Norway in order to recreate authentic Norwegian art and architecture. It's as authentic as the Stave Church and the rest of the Norway pavilion's architecture and art.

So, they weren't slavishly following the animated movie in the new art and architecture. However, they could of since the Frozen animators also when to Norway to incorporate authentic Norwegian art, fashion, and architecture into the movie (which is what the Stave Church was, until recently, displaying). Disney does tours in Norway to show the connections (on top of being a touristy visit to Norway).

The queue for FEA and the Sommerhus are as well done and authentic representations of Norway, and not specifically Frozen, as any of the art and architecture you would find in the France pavilion which is not specifically Beauty and the Beast, or in the China pavilion which is not specifically from Mulan.

Exactly. Sometimes people should give credit where credit is due. You don't have to like it's placement ...

 

[JEANYLASER]

Does Disney confirmed or rumor that Coco will be a boat ride and What about the entrance to the boat ride for Coco?

 

[ppete1975]

I'm sure hoping it's not all because of the four Mariachi Skeletons that guests are going all up in arms saying "YES!! YES A Friggin Coco ride about an Old Woman is coming!" and not the fact that The Three Cabs attraction is representing 2 movies Saludos Amigos and The 3 Caballeros...

I remember watching the movie and remembering this scene and thinking it would make an amazing flower bridge (whatever its called) honestly a lot of the ride matches the movie.. which is only a coincidence.

 

[aladdin2007]

Does Disney confirmed or rumor that Coco will be a boat ride and What about the entrance to the boat ride for Coco?

I think, if it happens, it would be same the as it is now in terms of layout and still a boat ride.