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Star Tours, Princesses, Mermaid, DC gate, Pop Century, and more... Oh My!
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skyzoober
New Member
They could really spice up some of the pavillions by putting in small Soarin' theatres, but I'd worry about it taking away the fun.
Its also not everyones cup of tea...if at some points during off-season the wait is 10 minutes for one version of Soarin', I can't imagine having more would be cost effective.
I'm happy as long as they don't change the music or the smells!
EPCOT Explorer
New Member
Right. If anything, and the way I heard it, we would get the same film. :shrug:
DisneyExplorer
Member
In my opinion, that would have been such a great idea. Beauty and the Beast, a beloved classic, isn't represented at Magic Kingdom, and it really should be, especially if they're interested in representing all of the princesses in this new Enchanted Forest/Fantasyland combo. As sad as it would be to see rides like SWSA or PPF leave, it's time to freshen things up. If TLM does end up with a nice, extravagant facade, I hope they carry that technique over to the other Fantasyland dark rides. I feel like each ride would be a bit more personal if it had its own unique facade rather than the current medieval tent theme around the land.
jt04
Well-Known Member
I think it was said it would be filmed after Tokyo's is filmed not after Tokyo's attraction is built. It sounds to me as if both films are part of the same contract with the production company.
So my guess is 2011.
EPCOT Explorer
New Member
I think it was said it would be filmed after Tokyo's is filmed not after Tokyo's attraction is built. It sounds to me as if both films are part of the same contract with the production company.
So my guess is 2011.
Would be nice...Right?
stitch2008
Member
I think TDL and WDW will film their new films back to back. They could use the same IMAX cameras and equipment for filming WDW's version as they would for TDL's version(minus the film ofcourse
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EPCOT Explorer
New Member
I think TDL and WDW will film their new films back to back. They could use the same IMAX cameras and equipment for filming WDW's version as they would for TDL's version(minus the film ofcourse
That might work.
jt04
Well-Known Member
I think TDL and WDW will film their new films back to back. They could use the same IMAX cameras and equipment for filming WDW's version as they would for TDL's version(minus the film ofcourse
Ummm, yeah good idea :lookaroun Really
Eddie Sotto
Premium Member
Hotel a go go
True. Some of the hippest boutique hotels like the Viceroy in Santa Monica, the Mondrian and the Standard in Hollywood are based on and leverage the look of their 60's hotel guts to great effect and profit. I wonder if, instead of fighting it with paint, you embraced the old tower in a very cool and knowing way. Take a 60's space age approach and then RUN with it, taking it "far out" into a Disney boutique hotel with lots of insider 60's-70's modern kind of stuff. Not hokey, but sophisticated and fun. Kind of like what the "Encounter Restaurant at LAX" was to "jet set" in it's day. Imagine "Top of the Park" coming back. Miniskirts and white boots, minimal modern, very sleek and white, adult on the surface, but with orange splashes of Tomorrowland 67 Art as supergraphics and amazing BGM tracks in the elevator. Patent leather booths ala Werner Panton. The "Monorail Bar" out by the pool, maybe just do that theme in the old Sierra Tower where you're already half way there. I know I'd be there!
http://www.germany.info/Vertretung/usa/en/__PR/GIC/2008/12/04__Wolfsburg__Art__S.html
Just a thought.
True. Some of the hippest boutique hotels like the Viceroy in Santa Monica, the Mondrian and the Standard in Hollywood are based on and leverage the look of their 60's hotel guts to great effect and profit. I wonder if, instead of fighting it with paint, you embraced the old tower in a very cool and knowing way. Take a 60's space age approach and then RUN with it, taking it "far out" into a Disney boutique hotel with lots of insider 60's-70's modern kind of stuff. Not hokey, but sophisticated and fun. Kind of like what the "Encounter Restaurant at LAX" was to "jet set" in it's day. Imagine "Top of the Park" coming back. Miniskirts and white boots, minimal modern, very sleek and white, adult on the surface, but with orange splashes of Tomorrowland 67 Art as supergraphics and amazing BGM tracks in the elevator. Patent leather booths ala Werner Panton. The "Monorail Bar" out by the pool, maybe just do that theme in the old Sierra Tower where you're already half way there. I know I'd be there!
http://www.germany.info/Vertretung/usa/en/__PR/GIC/2008/12/04__Wolfsburg__Art__S.html
Just a thought.
EPCOT Explorer
New Member
:lol: That's quite the thought...Kinda kooky, but knowing Disney, they could pull it off. I wonder if they could incorporate "Disney from the 60's" into it , too...
EPCOT Explorer
New Member
Hopefully it would be the same, synched to new visuals. The score really makes the ride.
Studios Fan
Active Member
Hopefully it would be the same, synched to new visuals. The score really makes the ride.
Yeah, it's a great score.
Jasonflz
Well-Known Member
Hopefully it would be the same, synched to new visuals. The score really makes the ride.
Agreed.
Communicora
Premium Member
Exactly! Use the architecture to its advantage. This would make the place appealing to design fans and vintage Disney lovers alike.
p.s. I've only seen it in photographs, but your restaurant is amazing looking. I have it bookmarked for my next visit out to California.
Eddie Sotto
Premium Member
Sure. The "Top of the Park" Skybar could interactively show aerial views of what the park used to looked like from your glass tabletop. Touch "1959" on the table and it would appear right there like a Satellite map with more info on the rides and their history. At night, you'd see those views projected on the windows overlaying today's park. Maybe over time the projections would morph the changes to the swank music that plays. The colorful Hench and Ryman Art of the '67 Tomorrowland could do alot to key the look on the walls. To keep it from being too "kooky" as you point out, you'd have to execute it in a very credible way with high quality materials (walnut and chrome, white leather, no plastic or mouse heads ) so it feels credible and luxurious and not a joke. Kind of like the prototype interiors of the Boeing 747 or the interiors from 2001:A Space Odyssey. The Story is told less as decor, and more in the touch tables and Bar Menu.
It could fall into an "Austin Powers" sendup arena if you go push the expected hippie kitchy stuff. It's a fine line for sure, that is an art to navigate. Oh well, just an idea that's hard to embrace till you see it.
EPCOT Explorer
New Member
Heh. :sohappy: That's pretty amazing, Eddie...:lol: Please go back to WDI...:lol::lookaroun
WDW Insider
New Member
Twenty-four pages later... let me just say the original article referenced is total fantasy.
But I digress =)
But I digress =)
Ragetti
Member
Sounds like fun stuff if it happens.... except the Star Tours stuff. I'm a kid of the 70's and 80's and all this mediocre Star Wars "Clone Wars" stuff just irritates the heck outta me. Give me Vader, Stormtroopers, Luke, Han and Leia any time!!!
Still, I like the sound of teh attraction. After seeing all the stuff getting touched up my last trip, I'm hopeful that WDW will get some needed love.
Still, I like the sound of teh attraction. After seeing all the stuff getting touched up my last trip, I'm hopeful that WDW will get some needed love.