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The Devolution Of The Theme Park Slogan
- Thread starter Bob Saget
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Cmdr_Crimson
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I still remember during the early 90's when Six Flags was owned by Time Warner and they tried to compare themselves stating that they are "Bigger Than Disneyland and whole Lot closer to Home" Here are some examples..
One of my favorites too! It became a little cliche after Disney/MGM Studios, WB Movie World, MoviePark Germany, etc all started using that line...but still epic nonetheless.
I even like the modern Universal slogan: "Be Extraordinary". But nothing beats the original Ride The Movies line. Just hyped the viewer up to visit the place.
juniorthomas
Well-Known Member
"The Year Of A Million Dreams". Yeah, that one was catchy & fun.
"The Year Of More Magic." Seems kinda lazy, but not horrible.
Universal's "The Year To Be Here." Clever, yet a bit ironic considering three major additions were in the construction process, and a major ride (Jaws) closed permanently that year.
"The Year Of The Ear." Now they're getting desperate.
Yet Dollywood, the beautiful theme park in Pigeon Forge, TN has sunk annual park slogans to a new low with their 2013 motto:
That's right... "Make Time For Happy."
I have a couple problems with this. First off, I am in no way a Grammar Nazi, nor am I anywhere near perfect when it comes to my grammatical skills. But (someone correct me if I'm wrong) isn't the word "Happy" an adjective? Something seems just off about the way that slogan is worded. Shouldn't it be: "Make Time For Happiness"? Or perhaps the marketing team at Dollywood is encouraging people to make time for this guy:
Regardless, it just sounds like fingernails on the chalkboard when reading that line (imo).
Second, "Make Time For Happy" just seems childish... way too childish. What's 2014's slogan gonna be? "Me Likey Fun Rides & Yay!"
Anyhow, just wanted to rant about that. Which Disney, Universal, or any theme park slogans have been your favorites/least favorites?
GRAMMAR snipe. I'm very proud over here.