MonorailRed
Applebees
Yeah, I hope all is well.
Yeah, I still have a final exam or two left this week...
Agreed.
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Spring Training Anyone?
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Yeah, I hope all is well.
Yeah, I still have a final exam or two left this week...
Agreed.
RMichael21
Well-Known Member
Same here. THANK GOD this competition didn't start two weeks ago. I had so much due before my spring break it's ridiculous. I had a huge test, an 12 page essay due, as well as many other short-writing assignments due. EUH! School is so annoying...
RMichael21
Well-Known Member
I feel like this thread is just a private conversation between myself, @englanddg and @MonorailRed . People must be pretty busy...
. People must be pretty busy...
englanddg
One Little Spark...
We're just waiting for the thread to wake up.I feel like this thread is just a private conversation between myself, @englanddg and @MonorailRed
RMichael21
Well-Known Member
We're just waiting for the thread to wake up.
That is a pretty funny gif you got there...
MonorailRed
Applebees
The gifs are awake, So I'm awake.
So boys and girls, who's ready for some comments?!?!
@RMicheal21 - Well done sir. I haven't read much of your work, but I was quite impressed. The location you chose does seem like it could use a more extensive "food cart" like establishment. I also really appreciated the backstory, but I would caution you on using well known individuals in your backstories. As I was reading the story I kept wondering about how Hillary would have been able to climb Everest despite being scared off the mountain like he was. Maybe he climbed Everest before he ran into the yeti? You menu was also a little on the thin side. I understand that there's not much you can do with a food cart, and the seasonal menus was a nice touch, but I would have liked to see more creativity here. Overall though, this was a nice first submission.
@englanddg - Very, very clever as always. You chose to go with a tested ip, and that doesn't necessarily lose points in my book. The Swedish Chef is definitely one of the more interesting characters that Disney has access to, and you seem to really tap into his eccentricities. The airstream trailer, as beat up and quirky as it may be, was a favorite touch of mine not only because it fits the theme but because I could easily see it near the Muppet's theater in the near future. The show and store were both good ideas. The each will increase foot traffic and create additional income for the food cart. I really don't have anything to critique, this was a great proposal and was very, very well thought out.
@MonorailRed - You always have some nice artwork Red. It seems like every time you turn in an idea you include artwork that really helps me, as a reader, visualize what you have in you head. I also really like the flatbread idea. It's definitely a unique idea that, if marketed properly, could become a popular new item in the Disney food repertoire. Also, it was nice to see you work in an interest from outside of the Disney universe. As a college student, I really appreciated your combination of interests here. One thing that I think you can think about for next time is where you located your food cart. The area you chose is highly congested as it is. I'm not so much worried about the proximity to Pecos Bill, but the area is wildly packed on many days which may drive people to avoid the cart simply to get out of the mosh pit. I love the idea, and I think it definitely fits with the location, but there's probably a reason that Disney hasn't put anything back there.
@JokersWild - Wow. You're new around here so I didn't know what to expect out of you, but believe me I was impressed. I know what to expect from most of the other contestants, and they're all great imagineers with a lot of talent, but if you can keep up this level of production you'll be competitive in any competition you want to compete in. I loved the combination of streetmosphere and food cart. It all seemed to work together very, very well. Dan and Don were both very lively, funny characters who would fit right in in DHS. The wrappers was a great touch, the kind of thing that I love to see in proposals. Going forward I would definitely tell you to watch the way you present your ideas. Steam of consciousness worked this time, but it usually won't. Also, don't be afraid to use pictures; they really help the reader to see your idea the way you envision it. One more thing, your menu confused me at points. The Cobb Fries sounded tremendous, but where does Poutine and Greek food tie in with burgers and hotdogs. Overall though, I loved the idea and this was a great first submission.
@mharrington - First off, thanks for joining us. I hope you have as much fun as the rest of us typically do. Now, on to your submission. First, I really liked your backstory. It served as a way to get more characters worked in to Storybook Circus and that's never a bad thing. Additionally, I thought your rationale as to why to serve cold stuffs was well thought out and showed you had spent some time thinking about your submission. Going forward, I would tell you to be more sure of yourself. There were times in your submission where I could tell that you didn't think much of your own submission and you really shouldn't do that. When you submit something, try to be confident about it. It's your work and, win or lose, you should be proud that you were able to think of an idea on such short notice. Also, try to flesh out your ideas a little more. There were times that I wanted more from your submission but it just wasn't there. All in all, I see a lot of potential in you as far as challenges are concerned. You have the chops to be a good imagineer on these boards, we see that in your own threads, now just take what you have to the challenges. You can do it.
@Matt7187 - As with other submissions, the backstory was probably the strongest point to your submission. An entrepreneurial family setting up a shop, with the family theme being carried all the way through to the name tags, was an interesting take on how your cart came into being. My big concern with your proposal is your heavy reliance on Nepalese food and drink. Now, I realize that other submissions used international foods, but many of them were things like Swedish meatballs or flatbreads (things many people have tried or heard of before). While I have no doubt that Nepalese food is delicious, I worry about how well this could be marketed to the typical WDW-going consumer. Besides, one of the treats was named 'barfi' and I (and many people I would imagine) won't have much desire to eat anything with the word barf in the name. I liked the idea and I would probably frequent the cart, but I worry about the viability of the concept.
So first off, thanks to everyone who submitted! There were six great ideas that were posted and it has been very hard to make a decision. With that being said, I've decided to award the bonus point to @JokersWild. His idea was incredibly creative and, while his was not the most fleshed out, I feel like the pure amount of energy that this idea would provide to a dilapidated park gives his idea the edge. Thanks for all who submitted, team assignments and the first challenge will be up later tonight!
@RMicheal21 - Well done sir. I haven't read much of your work, but I was quite impressed. The location you chose does seem like it could use a more extensive "food cart" like establishment. I also really appreciated the backstory, but I would caution you on using well known individuals in your backstories. As I was reading the story I kept wondering about how Hillary would have been able to climb Everest despite being scared off the mountain like he was. Maybe he climbed Everest before he ran into the yeti? You menu was also a little on the thin side. I understand that there's not much you can do with a food cart, and the seasonal menus was a nice touch, but I would have liked to see more creativity here. Overall though, this was a nice first submission.
@englanddg - Very, very clever as always. You chose to go with a tested ip, and that doesn't necessarily lose points in my book. The Swedish Chef is definitely one of the more interesting characters that Disney has access to, and you seem to really tap into his eccentricities. The airstream trailer, as beat up and quirky as it may be, was a favorite touch of mine not only because it fits the theme but because I could easily see it near the Muppet's theater in the near future. The show and store were both good ideas. The each will increase foot traffic and create additional income for the food cart. I really don't have anything to critique, this was a great proposal and was very, very well thought out.
@MonorailRed - You always have some nice artwork Red. It seems like every time you turn in an idea you include artwork that really helps me, as a reader, visualize what you have in you head. I also really like the flatbread idea. It's definitely a unique idea that, if marketed properly, could become a popular new item in the Disney food repertoire. Also, it was nice to see you work in an interest from outside of the Disney universe. As a college student, I really appreciated your combination of interests here. One thing that I think you can think about for next time is where you located your food cart. The area you chose is highly congested as it is. I'm not so much worried about the proximity to Pecos Bill, but the area is wildly packed on many days which may drive people to avoid the cart simply to get out of the mosh pit. I love the idea, and I think it definitely fits with the location, but there's probably a reason that Disney hasn't put anything back there.
@JokersWild - Wow. You're new around here so I didn't know what to expect out of you, but believe me I was impressed. I know what to expect from most of the other contestants, and they're all great imagineers with a lot of talent, but if you can keep up this level of production you'll be competitive in any competition you want to compete in. I loved the combination of streetmosphere and food cart. It all seemed to work together very, very well. Dan and Don were both very lively, funny characters who would fit right in in DHS. The wrappers was a great touch, the kind of thing that I love to see in proposals. Going forward I would definitely tell you to watch the way you present your ideas. Steam of consciousness worked this time, but it usually won't. Also, don't be afraid to use pictures; they really help the reader to see your idea the way you envision it. One more thing, your menu confused me at points. The Cobb Fries sounded tremendous, but where does Poutine and Greek food tie in with burgers and hotdogs. Overall though, I loved the idea and this was a great first submission.
@mharrington - First off, thanks for joining us. I hope you have as much fun as the rest of us typically do. Now, on to your submission. First, I really liked your backstory. It served as a way to get more characters worked in to Storybook Circus and that's never a bad thing. Additionally, I thought your rationale as to why to serve cold stuffs was well thought out and showed you had spent some time thinking about your submission. Going forward, I would tell you to be more sure of yourself. There were times in your submission where I could tell that you didn't think much of your own submission and you really shouldn't do that. When you submit something, try to be confident about it. It's your work and, win or lose, you should be proud that you were able to think of an idea on such short notice. Also, try to flesh out your ideas a little more. There were times that I wanted more from your submission but it just wasn't there. All in all, I see a lot of potential in you as far as challenges are concerned. You have the chops to be a good imagineer on these boards, we see that in your own threads, now just take what you have to the challenges. You can do it.
@Matt7187 - As with other submissions, the backstory was probably the strongest point to your submission. An entrepreneurial family setting up a shop, with the family theme being carried all the way through to the name tags, was an interesting take on how your cart came into being. My big concern with your proposal is your heavy reliance on Nepalese food and drink. Now, I realize that other submissions used international foods, but many of them were things like Swedish meatballs or flatbreads (things many people have tried or heard of before). While I have no doubt that Nepalese food is delicious, I worry about how well this could be marketed to the typical WDW-going consumer. Besides, one of the treats was named 'barfi' and I (and many people I would imagine) won't have much desire to eat anything with the word barf in the name. I liked the idea and I would probably frequent the cart, but I worry about the viability of the concept.
So first off, thanks to everyone who submitted! There were six great ideas that were posted and it has been very hard to make a decision. With that being said, I've decided to award the bonus point to @JokersWild. His idea was incredibly creative and, while his was not the most fleshed out, I feel like the pure amount of energy that this idea would provide to a dilapidated park gives his idea the edge. Thanks for all who submitted, team assignments and the first challenge will be up later tonight!
MonorailRed
Applebees
RMichael21
Well-Known Member
And by the way, for those who were concerned, I've been in Providence, RI for the weekend to present some original research at the Eastern Communication Association's annual conference. I apologize for any confusion, it's been a very busy weekend for me. I'd been prepping for my presentation for a few months and was traveling all day Saturday. But yes, I do live.
englanddg
One Little Spark...
englanddg
One Little Spark...
With respect to Bork de Bork, the only thing I thought of the day after I submitted it...is that I should have named it "Fork de Bork".
MUCH better pun.
RMichael21
Well-Known Member
Will we possibly receive our first challenge today?
Edit: And our teams?
Edit: And our teams?
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englanddg
One Little Spark...
MonorailRed
Applebees
I haven't seen it to congested in that area in a while, but, then again I usually try to avoid it.
But, I can definitely see a problem midday! Good catch! I was thinking more mornings and night.
JokersWild
Well-Known Member
Thanks for the kind words. In response to the menu, that was a mistake on my part. Halfway through the writing I changed it from simply serving burgers and hotdogs to making it a more specialty place that would focus on specialty fries, hence the poutine and Greek fries. I guess I just missed some of the parts that I had already written that mentioned the burgers and hotdogs.
RMichael21
Well-Known Member
Congrats to you, @JokersWild
MonorailRed
Applebees
Again, the fries sounded Awesome @JokersWild , Great Job!
I do know two people who weren't on board with Bork de Bork.
Remember - he said "I'm not so much worried about the proximity to Pecos Bill", I'm just getting warmed up. Beware the rest of the training!
I do know two people who weren't on board with Bork de Bork.
Remember - he said "I'm not so much worried about the proximity to Pecos Bill", I'm just getting warmed up. Beware the rest of the training!
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Team assignments (we have to have one team of three) -
@englanddg and @mharrington
@MonorailRed and @Sam4D23
@jdmdisney99 and @ctxak98
@Vipraa and @JokersWild
@RMicheal21, @comics101, and @Matt7187
So a bit on the scoring, the members of a given week's challenge will all receive three points, second gets two points, and third gets one. I'll keep track of the points, but try and remember how many you have (even I make mistakes!). Now, I fully reserve the rights to jostle the teams as I see fit. If you pay attention from here on out you'll notice an underlying theme of baseball through the competition. This is spring training after all! So, seeing as how I'm the 'General Manager' of this competition, don't be surprised if some of you get 'called up' and get to choose a new partner (if you want). Also, as part of your team naming, there's only one caveat that you have to remain within: all of your team names must be the name of a baseball team in either MLB or an MLB team's minor league affiliate. Trust me, there are plenty of names to choose from. So have fun with this, I figure it'll give you all something to do and will keep us from having the same Disney-fied names. Challenge to come!
@englanddg and @mharrington
@MonorailRed and @Sam4D23
@jdmdisney99 and @ctxak98
@Vipraa and @JokersWild
@RMicheal21, @comics101, and @Matt7187
So a bit on the scoring, the members of a given week's challenge will all receive three points, second gets two points, and third gets one. I'll keep track of the points, but try and remember how many you have (even I make mistakes!). Now, I fully reserve the rights to jostle the teams as I see fit. If you pay attention from here on out you'll notice an underlying theme of baseball through the competition. This is spring training after all! So, seeing as how I'm the 'General Manager' of this competition, don't be surprised if some of you get 'called up' and get to choose a new partner (if you want). Also, as part of your team naming, there's only one caveat that you have to remain within: all of your team names must be the name of a baseball team in either MLB or an MLB team's minor league affiliate. Trust me, there are plenty of names to choose from. So have fun with this, I figure it'll give you all something to do and will keep us from having the same Disney-fied names. Challenge to come!