The Miscellaneous Thought Thread

No Name

No Name

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Rich T said:
It’s truly sad that the word “Disney” has come to merely represent a soulless corporation’s purchases. And just as sad that the parks are becoming meaningless clusters of other studios’ creations.
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I’m younger than the average person here so maybe that’s why I feel differently, but Pixar Marvel and Star Wars feel like a natural part of the company to me. National Geographic, which I love by the way, is one of the few things that I don’t feel like fits quite as naturally, but I don’t find it really sad.
 
No Name

No Name

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There’s a terrible but intriguing show on ABC called When Nature Calls with Helen Mirren. Appearance-wise it’s very much like a NatGeo show, but it’s a comedy with people doing voiceovers on the animals. It’s probably the most bizarre thing I’ve seen in a major network’s primetime Thursday night slot.
 
SuddenStorm

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I'm going to Disneyland with a family member who is terminally ill this week. He's never been to the park. What would y'all say are the "must do's" for a 12 year old with limited energy?

As much as I'd love to think he'll be up to ride everything I imagine he'll get pretty tired after a couple hours so it's important to only do the essentials, at least to start.
 
waltography

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SuddenStorm said:
I'm going to Disneyland with a family member who is terminally ill this week. He's never been to the park. What would y'all say are the "must do's" for a 12 year old with limited energy?

As much as I'd love to think he'll be up to ride everything I imagine he'll get pretty tired after a couple hours so it's important to only do the essentials, at least to start.
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I'm sorry to hear about your family member. Sending my thoughts.

Any of the gentle classics are must-dos for sure—Mansion, Pirates, Toad, and maybe Jungle Cruise. Astro Blasters, Star Tours, and Smugglers Run (as a pilot) require more energy but I think are perfect for a 12 year old. Indy, Rise, Space, Splash, and Thunder are all pretty intense and will take some energy so maybe pick 1 or 2 of those.
 
Californian Elitist

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SuddenStorm said:
I'm going to Disneyland with a family member who is terminally ill this week. He's never been to the park. What would y'all say are the "must do's" for a 12 year old with limited energy?

As much as I'd love to think he'll be up to ride everything I imagine he'll get pretty tired after a couple hours so it's important to only do the essentials, at least to start.
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Twelve years-old and terminally ill? I’m so very sorry to hear this. My goodness. God bless your family member and your entire family.

I say just do whatever he wants. If anything, definitely try for Pirates.
 
BuzzedPotatoHead89

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SuddenStorm said:
I'm going to Disneyland with a family member who is terminally ill this week. He's never been to the park. What would y'all say are the "must do's" for a 12 year old with limited energy?

As much as I'd love to think he'll be up to ride everything I imagine he'll get pretty tired after a couple hours so it's important to only do the essentials, at least to start.
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I’m so sorry and bless you for taking him. Depending on his energy level I might recommend taking a slow and steady approach to the park starting with the lands on left side of the park (the “core” around ROA) and ending in Fantasyland by mid-day. I’d recommend working in Tomorrowland, Galaxy’s Edge (reserving a boarding group for Rise), and Toon Town as option - only to the extent he has energy.

I’d focus on the rides that are both lengthy in time, highly themed and easy going or mildly thrilling, and within relatively close (walking) proximity of each other: DLRR, Pirates, HMH, Mark Twain/Columbia, Jungle Cruise, Tiki Room, maybe Pooh, and a couple “big hits” in Fantasyland ideally Peter Pan, Small World, and some combo of Snow White/Toad/Alice.

Only IF he can handle the thrills - I’d argue for Splash, Indy, and maybe Rise or Space (again time permitting). Definitely would build up to these throughout the day and take it in stride.
 
smooch

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SuddenStorm said:
I'm going to Disneyland with a family member who is terminally ill this week. He's never been to the park. What would y'all say are the "must do's" for a 12 year old with limited energy?

As much as I'd love to think he'll be up to ride everything I imagine he'll get pretty tired after a couple hours so it's important to only do the essentials, at least to start.
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I definitely think DLRR, Pirates, HMH, Jungle Cruise, and Tiki Room would be great and low energy rides, the DLRR is particularly nice because it's long but you can get off whenever you want if he isn't into the ride. If he can handle thrill rides I honestly would recommend between Indy or BTMRR as the top 2 for a 12 year old to experience, there's a lot of physical thrill but still great theming and fun stuff to look at. The Fantasyland rides are also fantastic, my favorite / top one I would try to go on is Peter Pan because I just love how unique the ride system is and it feels awesome to fly above the set pieces and look down on the ride, but I know it's possible a 12 year old boy might not be interested in the Fantasyland rides. I am very sorry to hear that situation, I am wishing the best for your entire family and everyone involved, I hope he is able to have a magical experience and really enjoy himself in the parks.
 
Rich T

Rich T

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mickEblu said:
True and yet you’d hardly notice at DL if you ignore Galaxies Edge which is easy to do. You still have a Fantasyland with 5 dark rides based on Walt’s movies from the 30s thru 50s and Storybookland, the most Walt attraction of them all. The entire west side of the park is not only free of other studio stuff but is relatively IP free. Indy is basically Disney at this point right? Regardless, I don’t think it qualifies as soulless.

Now all the PC stuff, that might be harder to ignore.
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DL is hanging in there (theme-wise) for now, and note that all its remaining charms were created before the BOBS (in a happier time that should be referred to as BB). 😃 But I think it’s only a matter of time before the park’s remaining gems are Bobbed.

It is the corporation that has become a soulless mass of acquisitions and greed-driven choices.
 
mickEblu

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waltography said:
Was reading the Park Lore article for Soarin' (learned nothing new but I appreciate the article quality) and unexpectedly teared up watching the Soarin' Over California POV. Something about the original being an unpretentious love letter to California + the incredible music really pushes all my buttons.
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Yeah the music is special. World doesn’t come close in any way.
 
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I don't know if this is a miscellaneous thought or not. If anyone is in the parks in the next day or 2 and willing to pick up 2 park maps each (DL and DCA) and send them to me that would be awesome. We are surprising the kids next week with a trip (so in like 10 days) and the park maps would be good reading on the plane. I know I can print them from the website or show the app, but that's not quite the same, especially for my little one. DM me and let me know, I'll make the hassle worth it - thanks!
 
brb1006

brb1006

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Another episode of "Disney Files On Demand" has been uploaded to The Disney Park Youtube channel. This time Don Hahn is exploring "Walt Disney's Railroad Barn" with Bill Farmer (Goofy, Pluto, and Horace Horsecollar).


Like the episode with Floyd Norman, it's seriously worth the watch for hardcore Disney fans.
 

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