stitch encounter? WHAT???

[no2apprentice]

Originally posted by bamboo7
Not even It's tough to be a bug?

Yeah, I thought of that while I was typing, but I've only been on ITTBAB once, and AE several times, so I went with my best frame of reference. On the same note, I doubt Walt had any influence on ITTBAB and would not have approved of the reaction.

And...I'm sorry, parents of young children...there's the evil part of me that almost giggled when the spiders dropped and the screaming began.

 

[General Grizz]

Same thing for Snow White, no? That thing REALLY makes the kids scream. But yeah...there are plenty of warnings up. :lol:

 

[Woody13]

Originally posted by no2apprentice
Yeah, I thought of that while I was typing, but I've only been on ITTBAB once, and AE several times, so I went with my best frame of reference. On the same note, I doubt Walt had any influence on ITTBAB and would not have approved of the reaction.

And...I'm sorry, parents of young children...there's the evil part of me that almost giggled when the spiders dropped and the screaming began.

Walt's long gone so we really don't need to consider his likes or dislikes now. Michael is the man that holds responsiblity for the entire Disney project now. I think he did an excellent job on both ITTBAB and AE.

 

[bamboo7]

Originally posted by Woody13
Walt's long gone so we really don't need to consider his likes or dislikes now. Michael is the man that holds responsiblity for the entire Disney project now. I think he did an excellent job on both ITTBAB and AE.

that is sooo true. walt is gone and his desires for the company are no longer relevant. that must be why the company places so little importance on things like company traditions and heritage.

oh wait.........thats not right at all, is it?

 

[DisneyJill]

I was thinking after reading this thread that maybe the reason for the "character invasion" is because that's what a lot of the younger guests know. I mean, they're more familiar with Stitch and Buzz than the older shows. I don't know, I'm just throwing a suggestion out as to why they're changing a lot of the originals. I for one, loved the original Tiki Room, and JII. But, maybe the newer characters provide more familiarity and sell more?? Please don't yell at me, I'm not disagreeing with anyone, just suggesting!!!

 

[AkiraRaptor]

Ok, after reading this whole thread, I'll add my viewpoint as well.

I always thought AE was just OK. I probebly like the whole skippy and characters of the storyline much more than the ride it self. I've always felt they could have done more with it, and it just seemed to me to be a high tech spook house like a state fair would have.

The last few times I've been at WDW, it looked like no one wanted to ride the thing either. I mean it was always a walk on for me, and this included the day we were at MK on Columbus day, one of MK's buisesest days of the year.

I'm also a fan of Stitch (no surprise coming from someone with Stitch in their avitar hun?). So, I'm looking forward to seeing what Disney is going to cook up for us.

Will we get someing great? Who knows? But I'm will to wait and see, and hold my opinion until that time.

As of Tiki, well I've always been a fan of the orriginal, but I could never drag my wife into the show. She hated it, despised it even. She thought it was the worst thing at MK, and the most boring show ever concieved by anyone, anywhere. She did not like it, get it.

Last year I talked her into seeing the "new" show. Guess what, she loved it. And she'll be seeing it again when we return this month. For me, I miss the orriginal, but I like the new one too. I wish I could have both. But the world changes, and Disney changes too. It's a buisness.

Like CTXRover said, Tiki was very empty, and people left the show before, but it's has better numbers now that they've "contemporized" it. At least it seems like more people want to see it now.

If Disney never added the new charcters to the magic, we'd only see the originals, and that just will not fly for the new families visiting the parks.

I'm not a sprink chicken by any means, but I was very upset with Disney last year when I could not find any Stitch stuff. It was very difficult to find any merchendice to buy, and not adult clothing at all. This was all with a few months after the film was released.

I for one amy glad to see they are adding attractions to support the "new" characters. I'm hoping we get something better than AE, but I'll be ther first to speak up if it sucks too.

Here's to hoping the Imagineers do a great job!

 

[Woody13]

Originally posted by bamboo7
that is sooo true. walt is gone and his desires for the company are no longer relevant. that must be why the company places so little importance on things like company traditions and heritage.

oh wait.........thats not right at all, is it?

Yes, of course it's right. You only have to look at Epcot for proof.

 

[aim]

The only thing I'll miss from AE is Skippy! He's too cute!

 

[General Grizz]

I think they should update AE somehow, rip out Iago and Zazu and bring crowds in the Tiki Room by adding Stitch.

This would bring Stitch to the park, increase crowds at the Tiki Room, and allow Hawaiian/tropical music to still exist for those original fans.

That right there. . . that's a good balance, I think.

 

[no2apprentice]

Originally posted by Woody13
Walt's long gone so we really don't need to consider his likes or dislikes now. Michael is the man that holds responsiblity for the entire Disney project now. I think he did an excellent job on both ITTBAB and AE.

Very true, Michael is at the reins. But, I still prefer to use the Walt yardstick to any rides/attractions instead of Michael's. Call me old-fashioned, call me sentimental, call me hard-core-Disney...just don't call me late for dinner.

And I think WDI did an excellent job on ITTBAB and AE. Michael did an excellent job giving WDI the green light and the money.

 

[DDuckFan130]

Originally posted by WDW*babe
The only thing I'll miss from AE is Skippy! He's too cute!

me too! i'm gonna miss him...well, maybe they'll keep him in the show cuz he's kid-friendly and adorable

 

[CoraJack]

Not that it matters, but I'm not a Stitch fan either. I think he is ugly and annoying. I cannot get all warm and fuzzy over a character like that. Not to mention that really none of the characters were that interesting. I'm ready for the slamming, but pretty much this entire post supports the idea that Stitch is loved by all, probably because non-Stitch lovers are afraid to post and get slammed. I think the movie stunk, I can't understand why it turned out to be so successful.

Christina

 

[CTXRover]

Originally posted by CoraJack
Not that it matters, but I'm not a Stitch fan either. I think he is ugly and annoying. I cannot get all warm and fuzzy over a character like that. Not to mention that really none of the characters were that interesting. I'm ready for the slamming, but pretty much this entire post supports the idea that Stitch is loved by all, probably because non-Stitch lovers are afraid to post and get slammed. I think the movie stunk, I can't understand why it turned out to be so successful.

Christina

Hey, no one should feel they can't say their opinions. That's why this is a great message board. I'm sure there are people who don't like Stitch, however, it seems that there are a lot more who do and is the reason this update is going to occur no matter what. I hope you will at least give the new attraction, when it opens, a chance. I personally like Stitch a lot and think he is the best Disney character in a long time. He's got a little bit of an attitude that so many Disney characters don't have, but he also has that cute, lovable character quality about him that so many kids love. But, everyone is entitled to their opinion, and I appreciate you telling us yours

 

[AkiraRaptor]

Originally posted by CoraJack
I can't understand why it turned out to be so successful.

That's easy, more people liked it than hated it. It's #117 top grossing films in the US coming in at $145,771,527. When a movie makes over $100 M, it's considered a hit.

So what did all the top grossing Disney animate fils do you ask? :animwink: (BTW, I didn't include Pixar on this list)

The Hunchback of Notre Dame - $100,100,000
Bambi - $102,247,150
The Little Mermaid - $109,900,000
Mulan - $120,604,242
Jungle Book - $135,475,556
Pocahontas - $141,579,773
Lilo & Stitch - $145,771,527
101 Dalmatians - $152,551,111
Beauty and the Beast - $170,303,314
Tarzan - $171,071,889
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs - $184,925,486
Aladdin - $217,350,219
The Lion King - $328,539,505

Notice that the other recent films, and some of the ones we call clasics do not beat out Stitch. But you also have to account for rising prices of tickets though, so you have to take into account when the movie has been released, and how many times it has been re-released (like Snow White).

 

[CoraJack]

It makes no difference to me what the majority thinks, I still do not like the character or the movie. Stats do not a movie make.

I will not give Stitch a chance, just like I did not give AE a chance because I cannot stand to be strapped into anything that does not move. The idea of being strapped into a chair (that reminds me of an electric chair) for more than a few minutes, makes my skin crawl. If they remove the overhead restraints then I will try it.

Christina

 

[Woody13]

Originally posted by CoraJack
It makes no difference to me what the majority thinks, I still do not like the character or the movie. Stats do not a movie make.

I will not give Stitch a chance, just like I did not give AE a chance because I cannot stand to be strapped into anything that does not move. The idea of being strapped into a chair (that reminds me of an electric chair) for more than a few minutes, makes my skin crawl. If they remove the overhead restraints then I will try it.

Christina

The overhead restraints are not there to hold you in the seat. They are there to get all the special effects in proper sync. to the back of your neck and your ears. You can "fool" the restraint if you wish (but it ruins the show for you) by stopping it with your hands at any level you wish.

 

[General Grizz]

Then again, they want to keep you restrained during the dark portions. Who knows what people might do unrestrained in the dark...

*cough* Rob *cough* Dan *cough*

:lookaroun

 

[sharky23]

Originally posted by CoraJack
Not that it matters, but I'm not a Stitch fan either. I think he is ugly and annoying. I cannot get all warm and fuzzy over a character like that. Not to mention that really none of the characters were that interesting. I'm ready for the slamming, but pretty much this entire post supports the idea that Stitch is loved by all, probably because non-Stitch lovers are afraid to post and get slammed. I think the movie stunk, I can't understand why it turned out to be so successful.

Christina

Yep! Ditto here, since everyone I know thought it stunk too. I expect more from Disney animators. Hey! There's been a huge precedent set, no doubt about it. But you cannot compare that blue thing to Jiminy Cricket, or Goofy, or the Tweedles...Line 'em up and look at 'em!

 

[sharky23]

CSOM

1) a "feeb" is another way of saying a "dweeb." for the record, I retracted that comment.

2) when a character is "beat" it means they are tired - plum-tuckered out! it can also be used to convey they lost in a race or such. hope this helps!

 

[dxwwf3]

Originally posted by Woody13
The overhead restraints are not there to hold you in the seat. They are there to get all the special effects in proper sync. to the back of your neck and your ears. You can "fool" the restraint if you wish (but it ruins the show for you) by stopping it with your hands at any level you wish.

Thank you for bringing that out. I can not believe that most people do not know this. That is one of the reasons why I think that most people do not like AE at all. They think that the ONLY reason you are strapped in is to keep you from moving around. Actually the "analysis modules" are where the magic happens. Those effects are what set apart this attraction from any other in the world. Hopefully Stitch Encounter will keep at least a couple of the great effects.