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The Imaginarium - Competition Thread [Complete]
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spacemt354
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One of the big questions to answer for this prompt was -- where to put it? As there are many viable options at hand, one of them being Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa. Based on the options, I would have leaned towards Disney's Boardwalk Resort replacing ESPN Zone, not only to plus the thematic consistency (and the design of the building already looks like a circus tent) but it could have restored that end of the Boardwalk which recently lost Ample Hills to be replaced with the generic Boardwalk Ice Cream. The argument that Boardwalk already has too many restaurants to me is offset by the fact that a stone's throw away from Saratoga Springs is Disney Springs which has dozens of eateries so the number of restaurants to me I think offset given the location of both of those resorts. Nevertheless, I digress as Saratoga was a fine choice.
The first thing that stood out to me was it seems there's a stark transition from a stable exterior to a Canfield Casino ballroom interior. Why not theme everything to the ornate ballroom setting? Especially since it mentioned you were trying to offset the more rustic, darker interior of Turf Club.
Secondly, I loved loved loved the Saratoga Six, but if you're sitting outside, are you missing out on this experience inside? I also loved the Saratoga Players too, but since they're outside, are you not able to see them on the inside? I feel like these descriptions could have been crafted with a little more cohesion, and that primarily stems from the last-minute nature of some of the content which is understandable. I think there's a winning (pardon the pun) idea here, but with some TLC can be something great. For instance, what about a multi-level Hoop-de-doo style interior, with balcony outdoor seating to gaze down at the Saratoga Players in the gardens?
I say this mostly because the potential behind this concept is there and halfway through the week I wish I could have jumped in to help. Anyway let's continue.
I don't have an Apple device, but reading the menu this is a very well-crafted eclectic menu - enough to satisfy folks with niche pallets but also simple enough for the typical family vacation. The Crab-stuffed Rainbow Trout would be my go-to! The bar is also a nice realistic touch.
Overall, this project has a lot of potential and steps foot in a resort not typically seen in these imagineering comps which makes this project stand out among the rest - best of luck to those remaining and all the best @PerGron !
One of the big questions to answer for this prompt was -- where to put it? As there are many viable options at hand, one of them being Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa. Based on the options, I would have leaned towards Disney's Boardwalk Resort replacing ESPN Zone, not only to plus the thematic consistency (and the design of the building already looks like a circus tent) but it could have restored that end of the Boardwalk which recently lost Ample Hills to be replaced with the generic Boardwalk Ice Cream. The argument that Boardwalk already has too many restaurants to me is offset by the fact that a stone's throw away from Saratoga Springs is Disney Springs which has dozens of eateries so the number of restaurants to me I think offset given the location of both of those resorts. Nevertheless, I digress as Saratoga was a fine choice.
The first thing that stood out to me was it seems there's a stark transition from a stable exterior to a Canfield Casino ballroom interior. Why not theme everything to the ornate ballroom setting? Especially since it mentioned you were trying to offset the more rustic, darker interior of Turf Club.
Secondly, I loved loved loved the Saratoga Six, but if you're sitting outside, are you missing out on this experience inside? I also loved the Saratoga Players too, but since they're outside, are you not able to see them on the inside? I feel like these descriptions could have been crafted with a little more cohesion, and that primarily stems from the last-minute nature of some of the content which is understandable. I think there's a winning (pardon the pun) idea here, but with some TLC can be something great. For instance, what about a multi-level Hoop-de-doo style interior, with balcony outdoor seating to gaze down at the Saratoga Players in the gardens?
I say this mostly because the potential behind this concept is there and halfway through the week I wish I could have jumped in to help. Anyway let's continue.
I don't have an Apple device, but reading the menu this is a very well-crafted eclectic menu - enough to satisfy folks with niche pallets but also simple enough for the typical family vacation. The Crab-stuffed Rainbow Trout would be my go-to! The bar is also a nice realistic touch.
Overall, this project has a lot of potential and steps foot in a resort not typically seen in these imagineering comps which makes this project stand out among the rest - best of luck to those remaining and all the best @PerGron !
MickeyWaffleCo.
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- In the Parks
- No
For Space and any other non-Apples, here’s what it looks like, with the ability to view it in AR as well:
Immunity Challenge 7: Marvelous Menus
During the main challenge your team was asked to create a new dining experience for a Walt Disney World Resort. However, there is more to dining than the resorts, after all there is theme park dining. Disney's Hollywood Studios in particular is panned for having some of the weakest dinning options out of any Disney park around the world. For this immunity challenge, if you chose to complete it, pitch a new item for any menu at any restaurant at Disney's Hollywood Studios. The goal of the menu item is to elevate any of the restaurants within the park with something that will drive guests to that location, and say "WOW this is the best thing I have ever tasted". It can be an immersive themed dish for something like Oga's Cantina or something more generic yet equally yummy for Catalina Eddie's. There is no limit on what dining location you choose and no limit to what that menu offering is. Let your taste buds be your guide!
This immunity challenge is completely optional, and if you choose to submit something it must be done in a private message set up with @tcool123.
The immunity challenge is due on Wednesday, November 17th at 10 PM EST.
During the main challenge your team was asked to create a new dining experience for a Walt Disney World Resort. However, there is more to dining than the resorts, after all there is theme park dining. Disney's Hollywood Studios in particular is panned for having some of the weakest dinning options out of any Disney park around the world. For this immunity challenge, if you chose to complete it, pitch a new item for any menu at any restaurant at Disney's Hollywood Studios. The goal of the menu item is to elevate any of the restaurants within the park with something that will drive guests to that location, and say "WOW this is the best thing I have ever tasted". It can be an immersive themed dish for something like Oga's Cantina or something more generic yet equally yummy for Catalina Eddie's. There is no limit on what dining location you choose and no limit to what that menu offering is. Let your taste buds be your guide!
This immunity challenge is completely optional, and if you choose to submit something it must be done in a private message set up with @tcool123.
The immunity challenge is due on Wednesday, November 17th at 10 PM EST.
Tcool's Reviews
I'd like to start off by saying you all did great work for creating this concept. While there was a lot of discussion early on for where to place this experience, I think in the end targeting Saratoga was a good choice. To me personally I can usually think of at least one dining location or menu offering at most of the resorts, but Saratoga? That draws a blank so giving it that star restaurant is much appreciated.
The exterior sounds lovely and in my opinion is a great way to tie into the overall naturalistic feel that the resort seems to permeate especially with things such as the treehouse villas. The geyser outside was a nice touch, and a great way to tie into the spring part of the Saratoga Springs name. Although the transition from rustic barn to elegant ballroom was a bit of a surprise given the stark contrast between the two. However I do think that both on their own are great, and would be wonderful additions to the resort's lineup of dining options. Looking past that I do think a restaurant taking over the stables is neat, and the little details such all of the horses from the Magic Kingdom being honoured was nice. Once again the bar reinforces that repurposed barn aesthetic, and I am here for it! It has a rustic charm to it that just lends itself to the more naturalistic feeling of the resort.
Onto what makes or breaks many restaurants: the menu. In my opinion this is the most important part of an entire restaurant, and if a strong menu isn't there then what's the point? The AR menu is was very neat and a great implementation of technology into an imagineering presentation, it was very wow and high tech. However I won't lie when I say I wish a more traditional menu was presented on the Slides as well in an enlarged font making it easier to read for those on a non Apple. I think the menu sounds delightful and I would love the Chicken Parmesan, and hopefully the fries are steak fries (or potato wedges)! A slight nitpick but is there no dessert for the restaurant? I can't comment on the drinks menu as the USA's drinking age is 21, but they all sound refreshing!
I think the outdoor dining sounds beautiful with plenty of beautiful areas to look at, and the improved ambience goes beyond the restaurant as it improves the general look of the resort so five stars there! On a nice Florida day I'm sure this would be a lovely experience. I will note that entertainment seems to be spread throughout the restaurant, with the Saratoga Six inside and with the folk musicians at the outdoor pavilion (I assume are The Saratoga Players), that patrons should have a great time no matter where they are seated with some great choices for live entertainment.
Sounds like y'all cooked up a must see dining experience! The utilization of the barn as a restaurant and bar were stellar in my opinion, and the way you all went about incorporating the little details tying it back into the barn was the cherry on top. However I won't lie the description of the interior of the barn as a grand hall was a tad bit jarring. The menu was versatile and had plenty of options to satisfy many different guests, but the oversight on dessert was a bit disappointing as I'm sure it was going to sound delicious!
I'd like to start off by saying you all did great work for creating this concept. While there was a lot of discussion early on for where to place this experience, I think in the end targeting Saratoga was a good choice. To me personally I can usually think of at least one dining location or menu offering at most of the resorts, but Saratoga? That draws a blank so giving it that star restaurant is much appreciated.
The exterior sounds lovely and in my opinion is a great way to tie into the overall naturalistic feel that the resort seems to permeate especially with things such as the treehouse villas. The geyser outside was a nice touch, and a great way to tie into the spring part of the Saratoga Springs name. Although the transition from rustic barn to elegant ballroom was a bit of a surprise given the stark contrast between the two. However I do think that both on their own are great, and would be wonderful additions to the resort's lineup of dining options. Looking past that I do think a restaurant taking over the stables is neat, and the little details such all of the horses from the Magic Kingdom being honoured was nice. Once again the bar reinforces that repurposed barn aesthetic, and I am here for it! It has a rustic charm to it that just lends itself to the more naturalistic feeling of the resort.
Onto what makes or breaks many restaurants: the menu. In my opinion this is the most important part of an entire restaurant, and if a strong menu isn't there then what's the point? The AR menu is was very neat and a great implementation of technology into an imagineering presentation, it was very wow and high tech. However I won't lie when I say I wish a more traditional menu was presented on the Slides as well in an enlarged font making it easier to read for those on a non Apple. I think the menu sounds delightful and I would love the Chicken Parmesan, and hopefully the fries are steak fries (or potato wedges)! A slight nitpick but is there no dessert for the restaurant? I can't comment on the drinks menu as the USA's drinking age is 21, but they all sound refreshing!
I think the outdoor dining sounds beautiful with plenty of beautiful areas to look at, and the improved ambience goes beyond the restaurant as it improves the general look of the resort so five stars there! On a nice Florida day I'm sure this would be a lovely experience. I will note that entertainment seems to be spread throughout the restaurant, with the Saratoga Six inside and with the folk musicians at the outdoor pavilion (I assume are The Saratoga Players), that patrons should have a great time no matter where they are seated with some great choices for live entertainment.
Sounds like y'all cooked up a must see dining experience! The utilization of the barn as a restaurant and bar were stellar in my opinion, and the way you all went about incorporating the little details tying it back into the barn was the cherry on top. However I won't lie the description of the interior of the barn as a grand hall was a tad bit jarring. The menu was versatile and had plenty of options to satisfy many different guests, but the oversight on dessert was a bit disappointing as I'm sure it was going to sound delicious!
The Bottom Three
A bottom three has been selected by @TheOriginalTiki . The bottom three will include the following:
MickeyWaffleCo.
Well-Known Member
- In the Parks
- No
That was my bad. I definitely wanted to enlarge it somehow, but I didn’t have the time before the deadline.
ThemeParkPriest
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ThemeParkPriest's Review
Tcool asked me to be a guest judge for this project. I accepted his invitation (at least in part), because I see myself as an amateur foodie.
In some ways the brainstorming to figure out which resort to focus on is less of an issue with a restaurant than with attraction prompts. I think we all know some restaurants that are just awesome in many respects. A mega resort like WDW is going to be constantly changing restaurants that aren’t ranked at the top of guests’ lists so that they can continue to improve the guests’ experiences. Waffles and, to some extent, Hulk were both at a disadvantage in this project because of their lack of experience at WDW.
So you want to choose a resort that inspires the team, so I think you did well to choose Saratoga Springs. I experienced the Boardwalk for the first time about a year ago; if I was choosing a resort where money was no object, I would choose to lodge there. But you were right to decide that there’s already a lot going on there. The French Quarters at Port Orleans would have been interesting (I’ve stayed at Riverside and gone to the pool at the French Quarters); I’m sure @mickeyfan5534 would have been very interested to see what you would do to one of his places of employment! With Saratoga Springs, I really didn’t know what the resort’s theme was before Jokers enlightened us. Like many of you, I’m not all that familiar with DVC resorts, but that’s fine.
Onto the presentation, it would have been good to have had a few more details on the Google Earth view map. I knew where it was but others wouldn’t if they weren’t involved in the brainstorming. Also, the Exterior Page would have benefited from a picture, especially since it would supposedly make “a big impression” on guests. The layout and interior of the restaurant sounds like guests would get the experience of being at a racing stable. It sounds like the biggest table is for 4 people (which sounds small); I assume the staff could move tables if there are groups of say 8 people?
The menu sounds really good on the whole with the signature Saratoga Springs dishes. If my only suggestion is that you could price the Club Sandwich and Fish Tacos higher, then I think Hulk did fine!
If anything, the outside dining sounds rather extravagant with all the fountains, etc., but perhaps Disney would be willing to go that route since it is a Deluxe resort. There’s a nice vibe to The Saratoga Players music that I’m sure many guests will enjoy.
So overall, I’d say, great job on the project! I know it’s been a bit of a marathon, so sad to see PerGron leave. It will be hard for whoever comes out on the Bottom Three to leave; you’ve all played great so far!
Tcool asked me to be a guest judge for this project. I accepted his invitation (at least in part), because I see myself as an amateur foodie.
In some ways the brainstorming to figure out which resort to focus on is less of an issue with a restaurant than with attraction prompts. I think we all know some restaurants that are just awesome in many respects. A mega resort like WDW is going to be constantly changing restaurants that aren’t ranked at the top of guests’ lists so that they can continue to improve the guests’ experiences. Waffles and, to some extent, Hulk were both at a disadvantage in this project because of their lack of experience at WDW.
So you want to choose a resort that inspires the team, so I think you did well to choose Saratoga Springs. I experienced the Boardwalk for the first time about a year ago; if I was choosing a resort where money was no object, I would choose to lodge there. But you were right to decide that there’s already a lot going on there. The French Quarters at Port Orleans would have been interesting (I’ve stayed at Riverside and gone to the pool at the French Quarters); I’m sure @mickeyfan5534 would have been very interested to see what you would do to one of his places of employment! With Saratoga Springs, I really didn’t know what the resort’s theme was before Jokers enlightened us. Like many of you, I’m not all that familiar with DVC resorts, but that’s fine.
Onto the presentation, it would have been good to have had a few more details on the Google Earth view map. I knew where it was but others wouldn’t if they weren’t involved in the brainstorming. Also, the Exterior Page would have benefited from a picture, especially since it would supposedly make “a big impression” on guests. The layout and interior of the restaurant sounds like guests would get the experience of being at a racing stable. It sounds like the biggest table is for 4 people (which sounds small); I assume the staff could move tables if there are groups of say 8 people?
The menu sounds really good on the whole with the signature Saratoga Springs dishes. If my only suggestion is that you could price the Club Sandwich and Fish Tacos higher, then I think Hulk did fine!
If anything, the outside dining sounds rather extravagant with all the fountains, etc., but perhaps Disney would be willing to go that route since it is a Deluxe resort. There’s a nice vibe to The Saratoga Players music that I’m sure many guests will enjoy.
So overall, I’d say, great job on the project! I know it’s been a bit of a marathon, so sad to see PerGron leave. It will be hard for whoever comes out on the Bottom Three to leave; you’ve all played great so far!
Voting Results
Team Creators we're gathered here today to see which one of your players will be leaving the Imaginarium, and who will be staying.
Let the reveal of the votes commence!
Team Creators we're gathered here today to see which one of your players will be leaving the Imaginarium, and who will be staying.
Let the reveal of the votes commence!
Who won immunity the immunity challenge this challenge?
The winner for this challenge is...
@TheOriginalTiki I am sorry to say this but your time at the Imaginarium has come to an end, we thank you for your dedication to the competition. I hope that you continue to stay and involved and follow along with the Imaginarium, and that you continue your involvement in the forum as we celebrate the 20th anniversary!
- Chapter Four: Rest, Relaxation & Libations -
Challenge Ten: Back to Basics - WED99's Think Different Challenge REDUX
Well Team Creators I think it's time for a different approach to this rest and relaxation theme we have got going on. For much of this competition many pitched attractions have been high tech and very modern, but for this challenge we're relaxing a bit with the modern day ways and travelling back to a simpler era. Picture this it's 1953 with planning for Disneyland well on its way, when suddenly Walt Disney walks up to you asking you for an idea for a dark ride within his Disneyland project. He states it can be a dark ride for any of the lands set for opening day Disneyland, but he needs your help specifically! This is the Back to Basics challenge from WED99's Think Different, and the REDUX aspect is actually that in keeping with the basic theme the project must be posted as a forum post. You can use any of the features that WDWMagic's forum post editor allows you except the hyperlinking function to another site for your presentation. We are fully embracing the back to basics motif here as it can be quite relaxing to do it old school.
Team Creators, your task is to create a new dark ride for opening day Disneyland. In addition you must submit your project as a classic WDWMagic forum post.
Guest Judges & More
@Outbound
@Disney Warrior
@Sharon&Susan
@Honey Bee (Rebooted) - the Funny Woman
@mickeyfan5534 - the Mentor
@spacemt354 - the Observer
@Pi on my Cake - the Pi on the Wall
Team Creators' Chief Imagineer
@JokersWild
Challenge Ten: Back to Basics - WED99's Think Different Challenge REDUX is due on Friday, November 26th at 10 PM EST.
Challenge Ten: Back to Basics - WED99's Think Different Challenge REDUX
Well Team Creators I think it's time for a different approach to this rest and relaxation theme we have got going on. For much of this competition many pitched attractions have been high tech and very modern, but for this challenge we're relaxing a bit with the modern day ways and travelling back to a simpler era. Picture this it's 1953 with planning for Disneyland well on its way, when suddenly Walt Disney walks up to you asking you for an idea for a dark ride within his Disneyland project. He states it can be a dark ride for any of the lands set for opening day Disneyland, but he needs your help specifically! This is the Back to Basics challenge from WED99's Think Different, and the REDUX aspect is actually that in keeping with the basic theme the project must be posted as a forum post. You can use any of the features that WDWMagic's forum post editor allows you except the hyperlinking function to another site for your presentation. We are fully embracing the back to basics motif here as it can be quite relaxing to do it old school.
Team Creators, your task is to create a new dark ride for opening day Disneyland. In addition you must submit your project as a classic WDWMagic forum post.
Guest Judges & More
@Outbound
@Disney Warrior
@Sharon&Susan
@Honey Bee (Rebooted) - the Funny Woman
@mickeyfan5534 - the Mentor
@spacemt354 - the Observer
@Pi on my Cake - the Pi on the Wall
Team Creators' Chief Imagineer
@JokersWild
Challenge Ten: Back to Basics - WED99's Think Different Challenge REDUX is due on Friday, November 26th at 10 PM EST.
The PM has been sent out if you're not present within it please let me know
TheOriginalTiki
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Well, I'm not gonna lie. I'm super disappointed. I don't think I'm ever going to win one of these things.
TheOriginalTiki
Well-Known Member
I don't deserve to be in this community.
TheOriginalTiki
Well-Known Member
It's literally impossible for me to win.
TheOriginalTiki
Well-Known Member
I'm so sorry the rest of you had to put up with me all season. I'm total scum. I don't know why I suddenly became target number one but it's CLEAR nobody wants me around so I might as well just off and die now.
TheOriginalTiki
Well-Known Member
Did I EVER have a chance to survive this round no matter which people I actually put up???!!?!?
TheOriginalTiki
Well-Known Member
I'm just a terrible excuse of a player.
TheOriginalTiki
Well-Known Member
I'm done. I'm getting older and if I didn't win this one I'm NEVER going to win. I'll still host from time to time, but I feel like I completely worked my butt off this game and because I'm Autistic there's literally NOTHING I could have done once my name was up. I suck at the social game. I'm sure I made all my team mates completely MISERABLE every round I was in. I don't deserve to be here. I don't deserve to be here.
TheOriginalTiki
Well-Known Member
Hard disagree.
TheOriginalTiki
Well-Known Member
And for the record I was one of like four active players in SYWTBAI12. That is NOT a badge of honor. It would have been hard for me to not win that season by default.
