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The Miscellaneous Thought Thread
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Centauri Space Station
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SuddenStorm
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The state Indy is in now is arguably the worst show quality Disneyland has ever seen. For a while Splash was heralded as the ride in the worst show condition- but the fact that every single major effect in the ride is broken, as well as most of the minor effects, and Disney is still allowing the ride to operate is depressing.
Not to mention the preshow film in a shortened state, the fact the vehicles motion is no longer randomize, the number of 'random' Indy lines that used to be present for each Indy in the attraction that haven't been heard in years, the physical effect of the doors moving replaced with a projection... the list goes on.
Indy is among the best rides Disney has ever done, and it's sad seeing it rot. Though replacing/neglecting Baxter attractions seems to be trend for modern Disney.
Californian Elitist
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And I’m supposed to continue giving the parks my money multiple times per year with all these maintenance issues going on? I don’t think so.
Too Many Hats
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Does the “What’s this? What’s this?” Christmastown-scene song (the best song in the movie) even play at any point during HMH? Haven’t ridden the overlay in a few years but I’ve always found the song choices and soundscapes interesting/bizarre.
No it doesn’t. I don’t think one actual song from the movie plays during the ride. Really odd choice. Kind of giving me Tiana Mountain vibes.
Californian Elitist
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“Kidnap the Sandy Claws” is in the ride. There are probably others, but I know for sure that one’s in there.
D.Silentu
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There is an instrumental version that plays, though it has been long enough that I don't remember where.
Sharon&Susan
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It's in the attic.
Stevek
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GiveMeTheMusic
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The plants "sing" Kidnap the Sandy Claws. What's This is mixed into the graveyard loop. There's more, it's just early.
When HMH opened for the first time in 2001, it used NO music from the film due to a legal issue the park was not able to clear. The ride was so popular that in 2002 the soundtrack was reworked to include music from the film with Danny Elfman's participation, and that was much touted at the time. He's a huge Haunted Mansion fan and wrote the score for Mystic Manor at HKDL later.
Yeah sorry when I say songs I mean the actual songs with voice actors singing. They do play an instrumental version of “Kidnap the Sandy Claws throughout a good portion of the ride and “What’s This” during the attic which I forgot about. The graveyard music is my least favorite as it’s a cacophony that doesn’t know what it wants to be. I’ve never even noticed “What’s This” is mixed in there.
Makes more sense now why the songs aren’t on the ride and perhaps shines a little light on why I’m not fond of the music in the graveyard. Did they try to just keep whatever they had playing there in the original 2001 version and just add “What’s This” and whatever else they added? Seems like instead of starting from scratch they just mixed in songs from the movie.
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GiveMeTheMusic
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Phroobar
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I think this version is better.
Wasn't there some tension between park entertainment and imagineering over the original HMH? Imagineering didn't like being shown up with a popular overlay and done on a small budget.
TP2000
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This comparison of gas prices at WDW vs. Disneyland is incredible to me. I don't know how families in SoCal do this, and at some point it has to impact visitation and spending at Disneyland.
I just snagged these screenshots from gasbuddy.com. These are today's prices for a gallon of 87 octane regular at the stations on and around WDW property, and the stations nearest to Disneyland.
$2.92 to $3.15 at various stations off property, and $3.04 at the multiple Speedway's on WDW property.
Meanwhile, in Anaheim, prices for a gallon of 87 regular are over double that of Orlando...
$6.79 at the Chevron next to the 5 freeway, to $6.19 at the 7-11 on Ball Road
If your car requires 91 octane in Anaheim, prices are well over $7 per gallon today. Crazy! How are middle class families affording this I wonder?
I just snagged these screenshots from gasbuddy.com. These are today's prices for a gallon of 87 octane regular at the stations on and around WDW property, and the stations nearest to Disneyland.
$2.92 to $3.15 at various stations off property, and $3.04 at the multiple Speedway's on WDW property.
Meanwhile, in Anaheim, prices for a gallon of 87 regular are over double that of Orlando...
$6.79 at the Chevron next to the 5 freeway, to $6.19 at the 7-11 on Ball Road
If your car requires 91 octane in Anaheim, prices are well over $7 per gallon today. Crazy! How are middle class families affording this I wonder?
GiveMeTheMusic
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How are middle class families affording $150 1 day tickets to Disneyland? $6.79 gas seems small potatoes compared to buying tickets, Genie+, Individual Lightning Lanes, $20 burgers, $30 bubble wands, $7 churros, and $30 for parking.
TP2000
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It seems to me that if Florida Dad paid 60 bucks to fill up the 20 gallon tank in the Camry on the way to WDW, but California Dad paid 135 bucks to fill up the 20 gallon tank in the Camry on the way to Disneyland, that would be 75 extra dollars that Florida Dad could spend at WDW on churros and bubble wands.
GiveMeTheMusic
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Florida Dad is also paying out a lot more money overall to stay at a hotel and cover all meals as Florida Dad probably isn't local. California Dad can use that gas for the next two weeks because he already lives here and is just visiting Disneyland for the day. The gas tank has to be filled whether or not there's a Disneyland day.
Also, the gas prices don't matter. Everyone grumbles about them but do people stop driving? They haven't so far. Everyone complains about Disneyland pricing, and the place is still packed.
There's no incentive for gas companies, or Disneyland, or airlines, or cruise lines, or anybody to cut prices if people are perfectly willing to pay what they're charging now.
Californian Elitist
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It’s like you’re wondering how poor people are affording private jet flights to Maldives. It’s a tank of gas.
Middle class families save their money and will happily spend their money on things that they want to do…like we’ve been doing. This includes driving. I still see plenty of people on the streets in their cars, waiting for the red lights to turn green. It’s a sight to behold.