The Miscellaneous Thought Thread

[Rich T]

I change my answer: Though not as big a deal as RSR, I was pleasantly surprised by how well done and true-to-spirit the MK Country Bears semi-retheme turned out. It’s too short; one more song by the 5 Bear Rugs would have made it perfect (I’d vote for a bluegrass rendition of Strange Things.)

Also, Moana’s water thing at Epcot is excellent because 1) It’s based on an original in-house Disney IP 2) It’s clever, fun, surprising and edu-tational like classic Epcot 3) It didn’t destroy any Rivers of America and 4) It encourages guests to slow down and relax and isn’t trying to sell anything to anybody.

It’s the quality of smaller projects like these that give me hope that there are still creative people at DIsney who “get it.”

 

[Brer Oswald]

This board is by far the most negative place I've seen in terms of reception for Disneyland's MMRR.

Great queue, check. Fits thematically, check. Replaced nothing, check. Good capacity, check. Fun experience for all ages, check. Except here, where some people act like it's no better than something like Winnie the Pooh.

There is a fair amount of criticism of the WDW version for needlessly replacing Great Movie Ride, but virtually none for the DL version. Most people love it. Except here.

The ride itself is pretty mediocre. Everything surrounding it (namely the queue) is great. It’s a fine addition. Casuals do like it, though I feel they would love it even more if the execution was stronger.

 

[truecoat]

I forgot about this TV Funhouse animation from SNL, but man, does it skewer Disney.

It has it all, the Disney Vault, bad straight-to-video sequels, Walt's head, Song of the South, Disney's America, and even Jim Henson makes an appearance.

 

[Phroobar]

I forgot about this TV Funhouse animation from SNL, but man, does it skewer Disney.

It has it all, the Disney Vault, bad straight-to-video sequels, Walt's head, Song of the South, Disney's America, and even Jim Henson makes an appearance.

It's a rare gem when something on SNL is funny anymore.

 

[Rich T]

This board is by far the most negative place I've seen in terms of reception for Disneyland's MMRR.

Great queue, check. Fits thematically, check. Replaced nothing, check. Good capacity, check. Fun experience for all ages, check. Except here, where some people act like it's no better than something like Winnie the Pooh.

There is a fair amount of criticism of the WDW version for needlessly replacing Great Movie Ride, but virtually none for the DL version. Most people love it. Except here.

I haven’t yet been on the DL version, but the WDW ride—especially in the context of what it replaced—left me in no hurry to ride it again. It’s mostly gentle screen-based fun—kinda shrill and obnoxious. It takes up WAYYYY too much space for what it delivers.

But at DL, it adds capacity, didn’t destroy any classics, and has that awesome queue. So overall it’s a solid addition. The only negative post-it note I would stick to it would be “Wouldn’t it have been great if the huge pile of money had gone toward a BETTER ride? Or a VERSION of MMRR that addressed the MK ride’s weaknesses? But I agree that it’s an appropriate and helpful plus for Toontown.

 

[The Empress Lilly]

When was the last time Disney knocked it out of the park with a new attraction? I realize with social media and what the internet has become everyone these days has a platform. Everyone has a podcast. Everyone is an expert. We’re all food critics on Yelp. But like when Indiana Jones opened in 1995 did theme park nerds have notes? Or even RSR in 2012. I didn’t get active in the fan community until about 2014.

Recent homeruns:

Rise

BatB - the sets are a bit sparse, hence the criticism it sometimes receives, I think. But that's judging BatB as a,dark ride,,and overlooking that the movement of the vehicles is so much of the show. Like judging Thunder Mountain too sparse, when the coaster ride is the very point, rather than a means to transport you through sets. At BatB you twist and twirl like the objects and visuals of Be Our Guest themselves, and in the ballroom you are not a spectator, you dance, as if a guest.

Zootopia in Shanghai, not mentioned often, I love it.

TDS FS rides, might depend who you ask. I think they're great without necessarily being instant personal favourites. But that might change, I've done them once. Like music, some rides get better upon re-riding.