The Miscellaneous Thought Thread

[Darkbeer1]

I was at Del Taco tonight and noticed they switched the Ketchup packets from saying Fancy Ketchup to Del Ketchup,

So what makes Ketchup "Fancy"?

https://www.rd.com/food/fun/difference-between-fancy-ketchup-regular-ketchup/

>>Strangely enough, all of these ketchups contain the same ingredients (with the exception of the organic not containing high fructose corn syrup). So, what’s the deal with the “fancy” ones? As it turns out, in order to be deemed as “fancy,” certain USDA qualifications must be met, which must ultimately meet Grade A standards.


Here’s what that means: the consistency must be exceptionally smooth, the color must be especially vibrant, the finish must be of the highest quality, the flavor must be first-rate, it must be almost completely defect-free, the total solids content must be equivalent to 33 percent or more by weight, and the overall score rate must not fall beneath 85 points in accordance with the scoring system.


In other words, if you prefer your ketchup to have a slightly smoother consistency and prettier color, fancy ketchup is for you. Otherwise, regular ketchup will get the job done just fine. <<

 

[Disney Irish]

Of all the examples I listed I think Storybookland is probably in the greatest danger. Two low capacity, non IP attractions (in the modern sense of the meaning) taking up a huge chunk of real estate. Especially if you combine it with the FL theatre. Thankfully, I think they have a lot of other places they can tinker with the park first.

To play devils advocate for a second, I wonder how many people would really care about Storybookland going away or even notice as long as Monstro stayed with a small water way facing the Teacups.

Honestly I think Sub and Autopia are on the chopping block long before Storybookland. In all the rumor threads here in the last several years I think you are really the only one who ever brings up Storybookland as being in danger. So I think you're projecting your own fears a bit.

I mean I'm sure someone at TDA looked at it for consideration, but doubt if it cracks the top 5-10 locations of places they'd tinker with. So in my guesstimate I would say its at least 15-20+ years before they'd ever consider getting rid of that plot of land.

 

[mickEblu]

Honestly I think Sub and Autopia are on the chopping block long before Storybookland. In all the rumor threads here in the last several years I think you are really the only one who ever brings up Storybookland as being in danger. So I think you're projecting your own fears a bit.

I mean I'm sure someone at TDA looked at it for consideration, but doubt if it cracks the top 5-10 locations of places they'd tinker with. So in my guesstimate I would say its at least 15-20+ years before they'd ever consider getting rid of that plot of land.

I agree I’m probably projecting my own fears but I’d say 3-5 locations is probably more accurate.

 

[Phroobar]

Hurray! I think I'm like the only person who is both legitimately excited for this land AND doesn't want it to come to the US. Exclusivity is king.

No one flag down the resident WDW Zootopia fanbois. This thread is too deeply hidden for them.

Furies are everywhere.

 

[Curious Constance]

I’m dead. Heaven is great.

Zootopia won’t come to any US parks anytime in the foreseeable future. Corporate is afraid of the fan base.

As they should be!!!!!

 

[Curious Constance]

Is Shanghai really getting rid of Critter Country for Zootopia? Or is this just some cruel and twisted joke?

 

[Rich T]

It's a great film that thrives on social commentary. Definitely a fun watch and I loved the pop culture references- but is it really a "deserves it's own land in a Disney park" good?

Zootopia really is a great movie, and it would make for a fantastic police-chase dark ride along the lines of cartoon spin. The best part of the film, however, is the world it creates, and that would be *very* hard to pull off in a theme park, because without the living, breathing citizens of Zootopia, you basically have... a cityscape full of human guests. Curious to see what happens overseas with this idea.

 

[mickEblu]

Is Shanghai really getting rid of Critter Country for Zootopia? Or is this just some cruel and twisted joke?

No they don’t have a Critter Country. Theirs is going onto an expansion pad. I was referring to speculation of Zootopia taking over Splash Mountain at DL. Mostly by Zootopia fans/ forum members.

 

[Phroobar]

Is Shanghai really getting rid of Critter Country for Zootopia? Or is this just some cruel and twisted joke?

I didn't know Shanghai had a Critter Country.

 

[Rich T]

Furies are everywhere.

Now, stop focusing on the extreme minority of Zootopia fans; most of us just enjoy it for the fun alternate universe action-comedy it is. Fer cryin' out loud, Disney is a company built on a foundation of anthropomorphic animals. Zootopia is no different in that regard from Robin Hood, Ducktales, any Mickey-universe cartoon or the world of Splash Mountain. You could just as easily show a shot of a fanboy dressed up as Brer Fox... if such a shot existed... which kind of shoots a hole in my point...
Still, Zootopia rocks, as do most of Disney's anthropomorphic cartoons.

 

[Phroobar]

Now, stop focusing on the extreme minority of Zootopia fans; most of us just enjoy it for the fun alternate universe action-comedy it is. Fer cryin' out loud, Disney is a company built on a foundation of anthropomorphic animals. Zootopia is no different in that regard from Robin Hood, Ducktales, any Mickey-universe cartoon or the world of Splash Mountain. You could just as easily show a shot of a fanboy dressed up as Brer Fox... if such a shot existed... which kind of shoots a hole in my point...
Still, Zootopia rocks, as do most of Disney's anthropomorphic cartoons.

 

[Rich T]

... ... I stand corrected.
(Edit) If that's completely fan-made, Disney should hire that person.

 

[Phroobar]

... ... I stand corrected.

That's not you is it?

 

[Rich T]

That's not you is it?

No. That is not me. Maybe it's time to change my avatar.

 

[Curious Constance]

... ... I stand corrected.
(Edit) If that's completely fan-made, Disney should hire that person.

Or issue a restraining order against them, whatev.

 

[Curious Constance]

I didn't know Shanghai had a Critter Country.

Me either, I know next to nothing about any park besides the DLR.

 

[Phroobar]

Or issue a restraining order against them, whatev.

Doesn't @Dr. Hans Reinhardt have a complete Duffy outfit?

 

[Curious Constance]

No they don’t have a Critter Country. Theirs is going onto an expansion pad. I was referring to speculation of Zootopia taking over Splash Mountain at DL. Mostly by Zootopia fans/ forum members.

If that happens, I'll stop following anything Disney ever does again. I'm already getting closer to that point all the time. It just won't be worth it to me anymore at some point.

 

[Curious Constance]

Doesn't @Dr. Hans Reinhardt have a complete Duffy outfit?

He has over 3000 pieces of Duffy merchandise.

 

[Phroobar]