The Miscellaneous Thought Thread

[Okee68]

It sucks, as was expected. Not to sound like a doomer, but I can only allow myself to be honest here, and this is just lame. Imagine taking a 1955 opening day attraction, but instead of actually addressing a real issue like the massively outdated animation, you instead opt for a bunch of glittery projections, a spinning statue of the main character, and the removal of nearly all the atmospheric and exciting edge the ride had maintained for 64 years prior. I especially love the Windows Movie Maker "shattering mirror" effect, the completely unresolved and confusing cliff scene in which the Witch presumably escapes unscathed, and the extremely drawn out ending which only needed to be half as long as it is.

Quite literally the only positives I can come up with are the Dwarfs now laughing in the cottage scene and the figures of Dopey and Doc in the mine.

 

[waltography]

It sucks, as was expected. Not to sound like a doomer, but I can only allow myself to be honest here, and this is just lame. Imagine taking a 1955 opening day attraction, but instead of actually addressing a real issue like the massively outdated animation, you instead opt for a bunch of glittery projections, a spinning statue of the main character, and the removal of nearly all the atmospheric and exciting edge the ride had maintained for 64 years prior. I especially love the Windows Movie Maker "shattering mirror" effect, the completely unresolved and confusing cliff scene in which the Witch presumably escapes unscathed, and the extremely drawn out ending which only needed to be half as long as it is.

Quite literally the only positives I can come up with are the Dwarfs now laughing in the cottage scene and the figures of Dopey and Doc in the mine.

There's a whole thread here about the ride: Disneyland to give Snow White’s Scary Adventures dark ride a major facelift in 2020

 

[Rich T]

Planet Coaster Console Edition added some adorable animatronic fish today. And Ghostbusters. And tram tours. And the Tower of Terror ride system. Nice Thursday!

 

[mickEblu]

Run don’t walk to House of Pies in Los Feliz for a slice of their Pecan pie. Wow. Food was legit too.

 

[Californian Elitist]

Run don’t walk to House of Pies in Los Feliz for a slice of their Pecan pie. Wow. Food was legit too.

Their chocolate chip cheesecake is delicious, too.

 

[mickEblu]

Their chocolate chip cheesecake is delicious, too.

Can’t believe I’d never been there before. Very good diner food. Those might have been the best onion rings I’ve ever had too.

 

[Californian Elitist]

Can’t believe I’d never been there before. Very good diner food. Those might have been the best onion rings I’ve ever had too.

This was your first time??

 

[mickEblu]

This was your first time??

Lol ya. And while we re talking about Los Feliz, what kind of LA native has never been to the Griffith Observstory?

 

[Californian Elitist]

Lol ya. And while we re talking about Los Feliz, what kind of LA native has never been to the Griffith Observstory?

I haven’t.

 

[Rich T]

I haven’t.

I went to Griffith in the 80’s for a Lazarium Pink Floyd show, and the best part was afterward, exiting out the back and seeing the city lights stretching to the horizon in nearly all directions.

 

[Californian Elitist]

I went to Griffith in the 80’s for a Lazarium Pink Floyd show, and the best part was afterward, exiting out the back and seeing the city lights stretching to the horizon in nearly all directions.

If anything, seeing the city lights would be my main reason for visiting Griffith Observatory. I’ve visited Griffith Park many times and it is charming alone. Definitely need to get to the Observatory though.

There are plenty of famous landmarks in California in general that I’ve never seen. Hoping to change that as time passes.

 

[Californian Elitist]

Speaking of classic L.A. experiences, I encourage everyone to see a show at the Hollywood Bowl, particularly at night, if they haven’t done so already.

 

[truecoat]

Speaking of classic L.A. experiences, I encourage everyone to see a show at the Hollywood Bowl, particularly at night, if they haven’t done so already.

Saw The Who there in 2019. It was an awesome experience!

 

[truecoat]

Run don’t walk to House of Pies in Los Feliz for a slice of their Pecan pie. Wow. Food was legit too.

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[mickEblu]

Van Eaton Galleries is really winning me over with the latest auction catalog.

 

[Rich T]

Just got my second vaccine shot (Moderna)! So glad! Feeling good so far.

 

[1HAPPYGHOSTHOST]

Just got my second vaccine shot (Moderna)! So glad! Feeling good so far.

congrats! I am going to try to get my 2nd one today too

 

[chadwpalm]

Just got my second vaccine shot (Moderna)! So glad! Feeling good so far.

Hope it stays that way! Keep us posted. I know my mom's reaction didn't kick in until about 12 hours after the shot...not that I'm trying to scare you or anything lol.

 

[Sailor310]

I had my second Pfizer two weeks ago Thurs! Both times just sore arms. Went to church and Trader Joes first time since March a year ago.

 

[1HAPPYGHOSTHOST]

Just got my 2nd dose of moderna! What a wieght off my shoulders.