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[PREMiERdrum]

They aren't going to toss aside a film that made over 1.1 billion dollars, had the #1 album for weeks on end, and is a huge merchandising giant for them. Not to mention it is the film that brought Disney animation back to life. Frozen is going to be a huge presence in the parks before long.

I totally expect a strong park presence... I was under the impression that the Maelstrom overlay was off the table.

 

[bhg469]

NY pizza all the way! Although I love pizza in all it's many forms.

NY pizza is thin because they can't make a good crust buffalo has the best pizza to go along with the world's best bar food.

 

[asianway]

I totally expect a strong park presence... I was under the impression that the Maelstrom overlay was off the table.

It's very much on.

 

[PREMiERdrum]

It's very much on.

Grumble grumble grumble.

This franchise has SO MUCH potential. A too-short flume ride isn't going to cut it.

 

[the.dreamfinder]

Maybe OLC should take the first crack at a Frozen ride?

 

[Captain Neo]

What was your problem with Clone Wars? I thought the series was excellent, especially in the later seasons. It was definitely a show that could be enjoyed by adult Star Wars fans as much as children.

I haven't had a chance to watch it to completion but the Clone Wars movie that kicked off the series was absolutely horrible. It was after watching that that I realized George Lucas really wanted to ruin every facet of SW that fans liked. Everything from Jabba having a baby to his flamboyant gay uncle zero the hutt to Anakin all of a sudden having an apprentice that has never been mentioned anywhere in SW lore was just stupid. Season 1 was a little better but still pretty bad.

Thankfully, Disney is going to distance themselves from that whole era and will hopefully clean up the brand.

 

[dstrawn9889]

and hopefully put you back as canon? thrawn Mitth'raw'nuruodo, daala, the noghri, calling Liea 'lady Vader'...

 

[PhotoDave219]

Um, Avatar Land, Disney Springs, Soarin 2.0, and possibly attractions based on Rataoullie and Frozen....

No… He said something to look forward to. Not dread.

 

[marni1971]

Frozen could have been perfect for part of NFL. Ditch Storybook circus. Put it where it belongs, in a multimillion dollar area purpose built for it and any similar franchise.

Oops...

 

[bhg469]

Grumble grumble grumble.

This franchise has SO MUCH potential. A too-short flume ride isn't going to cut it.

AND world showcase is really no place for it, further alienating adults who do not have children and really enjoy a more grown up experience.

 

[PREMiERdrum]

AND world showcase is really no place for it, further alienating adults who do not have children and really enjoy a more grown up experience.

At least we see their "vision" for World Showcase coming together...

Frozen on one side, the Rat on the other... They want the young families in that part of EPCOT. Probably so they can cram more Princess and character merchandise in all the countries shops.

 

[Phil12]

AND world showcase is really no place for it, further alienating adults who do not have children and really enjoy a more grown up experience.

How about if they create a ride that will appeal to both children and adults? I was thinking along the lines of the great Philly Cheesesteak and pizza ride.

 

[Mike S]

I could understand Ratatouille being considered for France since the movie actually took place there, but Frozen was in a fictional kingdom with very few ties to the actual Norway. Put it in Magic Kingdom, preferably as a trackless ride. Plus Maelstrom is a favorite of mine since childhood.

 

[doctornick]

Do we know yet if the new Soarin' film will be the same at every location (WDW, DCA, China, etc.) with the exception of the "park ending"...or will each location have a completely different film?

I don't think it's been made clear at all. I would expect each film to "end" at the location where it is being shown, but there's been talk of potentially having varying scenes like Star Tours 2.

 

[doctornick]

It's very much on.

I really hope not. A terrible location for Frozen and I would hate to lose a great ride in Maelstrom.

As others have already said, there's plenty of better options for a location for a Frozen ride (MK or even somewhere around Animation Courtyard in DHS).

 

[scpergj]

Speaking as a band nerd, the way this thread is drifting into DCI discussion is outstanding.

As a former band member, band parent, and chaperone (AND my wife runs the concession stand at football games and the competition we host), I also am enjoying this!

Here's the WDW connection....I MISS FUTURECORPS!!!!

 

[Soarin' Over Pgh]

They aren't going to toss aside a film that made over 1.1 billion dollars, had the #1 album for weeks on end, and is a huge merchandising giant for them. Not to mention it is the film that brought Disney animation back to life. Frozen is going to be a huge presence in the parks before long.

I agree that it would be... unwise, to toss aside Frozen. But you have to remember that this is the company who finally gave The Little Mermaid it's own ride... twenty years after it was released.

Grumble grumble grumble.

This franchise has SO MUCH potential. A too-short flume ride isn't going to cut it.

Agreed. As much as Maelstrom needs a good dousing of Clorox and a solid refurb, I think adding Frozen might be a bit misguided. They made enough money off of this movie to be able to afford it a new attraction of its own, not just a 20 year old ride refurbed to make it fit.

 

[danlb_2000]

I haven't had a chance to watch it to completion but the Clone Wars movie that kicked off the series was absolutely horrible. It was after watching that that I realized George Lucas really wanted to ruin every facet of SW that fans liked. Everything from Jabba having a baby to his flamboyant gay uncle zero the hutt to Anakin all of a sudden having an apprentice that has never been mentioned anywhere in SW lore was just stupid. Season 1 was a little better but still pretty bad.

Thankfully, Disney is going to distance themselves from that whole era and will hopefully clean up the brand.

You definitely shouldn't judge the series by the movie, it is really not representative of the quality of the series. It definitely gets better in later seasons. Yeah, it is a little odd that Ahsoka is never mentioned anywhere else, but her character, and her relationship with Anakin develops throughout the series and really pays off towards the end.

 

[Soarin' Over Pgh]

I could understand Ratatouille being considered for France since the movie actually took place there, but Frozen was in a fictional kingdom with very few ties to the actual Norway. Put it in Magic Kingdom, preferably as a trackless ride. Plus Maelstrom is a favorite of mine since childhood.

It's a shame that it wasn't put in New Fantasyland... or added to it.

 

[Mike S]

It's a shame that it wasn't put in New Fantasyland... or added to it.

Yeah, a real shame. But I still have hope. If a ride is announced for another resort I suspect TDO would be forced to build it here too due to how well the movie did. I just hope it's not in Epcot.