Sure it just for “earth”, but they’re the front line though, and “You never get a second chance to make a first impression.”
It would depend on what the aim of that first impression is though? If the story line is that it's a shuttle station that just takes you up to space to various space craft, then why would you expect them to wear made to measure clothing? If I get the train to Manchester Airport I have no expectation of the train employees to be dressed as stylishly as the airline staff at the airport? There's so much 'let's look for stuff to pick on' going on, that things are being jumped on without any knowledge of the reasons behind those decisions. For instance on the Star Tours ride the idea is that you're not on the best run tour when you board, the actual story line in that ride conveys that through C3PO in a comical way. Without knowing anything about this new 'experience' there's an awful lot of guesswork and assumptions going on which could all be wrong when it opens. When it opens we'll find out, till then I'm waiting to cast my judgement.
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Thanks for your point of view, I agree. let's wait a couple more weeks, I'm really rooting for it to succeed.
Again, a big part of the problem is that the basic set-up is so bland itself. There's no narrative hook, no basis for interesting characters. You're on a cruise ship in Star Wars. Period. Any film marketer would tell you that ain't enough. If, say, this was a retrofitted military ship belonging to a shady but lovable Lando-esque rapscallion and populated by an assortment of outcasts and wierdos trying to go unnoticed by the Empire or Empire equivalent - hey, a hook! "A moment with Gaya" suddenly has a lot more possibilities.
Why do they always make these figures look like they have codpieces. Come on man, match the plastic color on the pants!
Most Star Wars fans are at least in their late 40’s early 50’s…so 15 minutes is a long time…do they give you protein shakes at the airport to get your energy up?
I bet…the “disappearing wallet trick”
There is no reason this close to expect these types of “surprises”. They are honestly terrible at keeping secrets. Especially with unskilled staffing.
disney “Costumes” have always been designed to be durable and take a beating to save costs…which makes sense until you cross this kinda line and promise something beyond what is always offered at maximum possible rate.
I feel like I saw that statement printed on a wall/in a PowerPoint presentation before?
Have you seen their movies?? Particularly the 17-19 variants. They have zero clue at Disney about what they should and shouldn’t do. That’s why they had to put most of the story/strategy department on ice at the presidio and bring in a couple of ringers to take over.
The limits of post WW2 sweatshop design and manufacturing
Looks like Cintas was having a sale...
…I mean…not to defend Disney but nothing they ever said/promised indicated that they wouldn’t run this according to the same cost accounting amusement operation it’s always been. It’s just usually a tad nicer than a polo with six flags on it.
Maybe Disney was originally going to make a Wall-e experience, and these are the Axiom crew members attire re appropriated for use here.Mulling over this whole depressing uniform thing more, I've come to a few conclusions why it's so bland and underwhelming and looks too much like a dental hygienist in Anytown USA.
As a reminder, this is allegedly a "premium" and "luxury" hotel experience at one of the highest price points per night on the entire WDW property.
But this uniform... there's hardly any structure to it. Both the slacks and the top are made of soft, unstructured polyester. It has no definition or crispness to it, which almost always denotes upscale formality. Instead, it seems made solely for lazy comfort and slouchy tasks. And there is no jewelry or accesories attached to it at all. And those clunky plastic shoes that any 2020's plumber or burger flipper or supermarket clerk would wear. Oof.
No sparkle, no glamour, no drama. Just... a swathe of shapeless and meaningless blue polyester. Wash-N-Wear!
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Which is odd because the tasks these CM's undertake are exclusively white-collar and low-impact. She's a front desk clerk at a hotel, at her core duty. So why not dress the CM's up a bit? Jazz the place up? Give them a structured look with tailored pants, specific footwear, a snazzy hat or headpiece, a structured top designed to flatter the male or female form of the CM wearing it, rather than smother it. Add some sparkle and texture to it with trim and notions.
But no. They're going for Dental Cleaning In Space for this one. It's just so weird how they're doing this.
Meanwhile, in Tokyo Disneyland on Tom Sawyer Island...
After I went to TDR it really ruined WDW for me. The day I went, it's not an exaggeration to say it was a GD typhoon. Like, easily 60mph+ winds and rain that destroyed our umbrellas and the ponchos were useless while we were all neatly lined up to enter the park (because they dont allow people to run in like cattle like they do here).Mulling over this whole depressing uniform thing more, I've come to a few conclusions why it's so bland and underwhelming and looks too much like a dental hygienist in Anytown USA.
As a reminder, this is allegedly a "premium" and "luxury" hotel experience at one of the highest price points per night on the entire WDW property.
But this uniform... there's hardly any structure to it. Both the slacks and the top are made of soft, unstructured polyester. It has no definition or crispness to it, which almost always denotes upscale formality. Instead, it seems made solely for lazy comfort and slouchy tasks. And there is no jewelry or accesories attached to it at all. And those clunky plastic shoes that any 2020's plumber or burger flipper or supermarket clerk would wear. Oof.
No sparkle, no glamour, no drama. Just... a swathe of shapeless and meaningless blue polyester. Wash-N-Wear!
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Which is odd because the tasks these CM's undertake are exclusively white-collar and low-impact. She's a front desk clerk at a hotel, at her core duty. So why not dress the CM's up a bit? Jazz the place up? Give them a structured look with tailored pants, specific footwear, a snazzy hat or headpiece, a structured top designed to flatter the male or female form of the CM wearing it, rather than smother it. Add some sparkle and texture to it with trim and notions.
But no. They're going for Dental Cleaning In Space for this one. It's just so weird how they're doing this.
Meanwhile, in Tokyo Disneyland on Tom Sawyer Island...
We talked to one young guy in Fantasyland and he spoke enough to not only be helpful but kind of make us laugh. We noticed people sitting waiting for the parade but the parade started in 5 hours. We asked what they were doing and he laughed and said it was not necessary to wait that long. Other than him, we didnt talk to anyone besides ordering food or buying merch. I dont think most folks there spoke English. We ran into one couple we recognized as Disney bloggers (I think they post here) and other than them and a group of guys in disneysea we were the only "westerners" we saw the 3 days we were at the resort.
I don’t think the criticism is fair and don’t think this young woman deserves to be posted like this. She’s not a performer or character, she’s a cast member that’s probably there to scan databands before you walk into the tunnel and tell people you need a reservation etc. She cannot wear a flashy belt like the trim, size xsmall cast members pictured in Tokyo. She is wearing glamorous and pretty “space” eyeliner. My main guess why she’s not wearing something more flashy is to prevent groups of GE day guests swarming her in front of the tunnel they can’t enter. It’s discreet with lapel pin, fits alls shapes and sizes, and is clean.Mulling over this whole depressing uniform thing more, I've come to a few conclusions why it's so bland and underwhelming and looks too much like a dental hygienist in Anytown USA.
As a reminder, this is allegedly a "premium" and "luxury" hotel experience at one of the highest price points per night on the entire WDW property.
But this uniform... there's hardly any structure to it. Both the slacks and the top are made of soft, unstructured polyester. It has no definition or crispness to it, which almost always denotes upscale formality. Instead, it seems made solely for lazy comfort and slouchy tasks. And there is no jewelry or accesories attached to it at all. And those clunky plastic shoes that any 2020's plumber or burger flipper or supermarket clerk would wear. Oof.
No sparkle, no glamour, no drama. Just... a swathe of shapeless and meaningless blue polyester. Wash-N-Wear!
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Which is odd because the tasks these CM's undertake are exclusively white-collar and low-impact. She's a front desk clerk at a hotel, at her core duty. So why not dress the CM's up a bit? Jazz the place up? Give them a structured look with tailored pants, specific footwear, a snazzy hat or headpiece, a structured top designed to flatter the male or female form of the CM wearing it, rather than smother it. Add some sparkle and texture to it with trim and notions.
But no. They're going for Dental Cleaning In Space for this one. It's just so weird how they're doing this.
Meanwhile, in Tokyo Disneyland on Tom Sawyer Island...
Of the 3 Asian parks I found the Tokyo CM to be the best for speaking English.
Nah, you can have a decently fitting, interesting costume for all sizes. This lady isn't collapsing under her own weight, she's a normal size for an American woman. I guess the whole "plebs stay away" thing makes sense, though.
An acceptable, utilitarian, simple and basic costume for low level space terminal ground staff i.e. baggage handlers, valets, general guest services etc. hopefully the terminal is where it stays and it's not a continued theme for the Halcyon crew.
