Well, true but like you said, never to this extent until recently. As I said most IP insertions in the kingdoms have been good for the most part. As far as poor fits go, Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor was a much better fit for the Studios rather than Tomorrowland, but most Insertions have been in theme, quality aside. There have been original ideas around the world in recent years like Grizzly Gulch, Mystic Point, and most of the rides in Shanghai's Adventure Isle, but I thi that's because they were planned before all this IP stuff got out of hand for Disney. The executives beyond blind if this is in fact their only direction as they may some day end up ruining the parks one day because of it. While I still out hope that the parks won't become polluted with Iger's purchases and IP lands where they don't belong, Star Wars land at DL still makes worry that one day huge chunks of the Kingdoms will be gone and replaced with profit center lands.
I guess that you're right. The franchise's park insertion won't be so misleading here in Florida so that's a good thing. Plus I'm sure those involved with Lucasfilm will try to keep the history from getting lost, no matter how much executives want to make it part of the "Disney" brand.
Haunted Mansion's Garbage Day? I can see how the POTC and IASW additions may get on people's nerves, but I perso don't think that they distract from the rides too much. The POTC additions are annoying in Florida with the Siren song in the caves. That just takes away from the whole beginning of the ride.
I think its important for fans to understand both.
It isn't helped by the self-loathing that makes appreciation of fixed amusements acceptable. That gets combined with people don't really like themed entertainment but do want more of the Disney brand for a mix that dares a 'fandom' that doesn't really like what made Disney's theme park offerings unique.
I agree with you that Disney has been very respectful to Walt, but there's nothing wrong with being critical of a corporation's decisions and a potential path. When corporations mill certain methods and use them as the only way to market something, like IP lands, it eventually causes controversy amongst fans and people will eventually tire of it. Fans do have a right to criticize decisions because they may have a longer more passionate history with the fandom than those making the decisions. After all, fans are the most dedicated customers, they should listen. You also have the right not to criticize decisions as well since its all subjective. No one was trying to try to ruin anyone's enjoym of anything.
That's what I thought. I've never riden it, but I'm not a fan of Tim Burton stuff either so I agree.
Well unfortunately for you, Disney owns Marvel so you may have to settle for a Doctor Strange overlay since a movie's coming out later this year. lol
Ha! It might be an easier move if they are just moving the machinery and ride vehicles.
