The Miscellaneous Thought Thread

[Rich T]

The original WDW Snow White is another one of those rides that I'm amazed got built. There aren't any AMAZING videos of it up, but WidenYourWorld has a video on YouTube that will allow you to appreciate the messed-up level on which that ride was operating.

Gosh, I loved that original version of the MK Snow White ride. I can only imagine how many unsuspecting parents parked the stroller, ignored the hilariously understated warning sign stating “The Witch Might Frighten Small Children,” and then unintentionally subjected their offspring to about 2 unrelenting minutes of really well-designed nightmare scenarios and jump scares. And I’m sure, for some, it was the first ride they tried at MK!

If I was CEO, I would bulldoze Fairytale Hall or whatever it’s called, rebuild the original terrifying version of MK’s Snow White ride, and run a big ad campaign saying, “It’s Back.” I would also make the warning sign larger, place a copy of it at every turn in the queue, and have parents sign a waiver before boarding.

 

[Rich T]

…I still feel like the original CBJ was by far the strongest show they ever did for the bears-you can't top Marc Davis, and Marc Davis had nothing to do with the subsequent versions.

I’m one of the few that preferred Vacation Hoedown (particularly the addition of unseen-but-loudly-heard stagehand Rufus goofing up backstage), but Davis’s original show is by far the classic version that should be preserved.

 

[mickEblu]

Upon seeing the final product, there is no doubt in my mind that this land was designed with DLR in mind to some degree..



I know HKDL is pretty identical in scale to DL, which may just mean this is purely coincidental, but I can easily see this fit in the Motorboat/Autopia plot with the Matterhorn as part of the backdrop.

I do hope this land stays a HDKL exclusive (I know WDS), but I remember prior to MMRR being greenlit that rumors were swirling about an Arendelle expansion coming to the resort.

It does looks really nice but we’d missing those green mountains in the background. This looks like it would take up the entire Autopia/ motorboat/ Nemo lagoon plot. I guess the question would be is this what we’re going all in for on the entire East side of Disneyland for the next 30+ years? I’d rather see a Fantasy Springs type land with 3 IP than a single IP land inside the berm. Granted this wouldn’t be your typical single IP land (apart from how it’s listed on the map) as it would feel like an extension of Fantasyland.

EDIT: just watched a walk though video of the land and I’m upgrading my “really nice” to stunning. That’s some WED level charm. One of the best things Imagineering has done in a while. The natural surroundings do help though.

Soundtrack is nice too.

 

[Pacnw]

Both CBJ and America Sings were some of my favorites when I went to DL as a kid.

We'll never see the likes of AA shows like those ever again, and I blame modern audiences....

Totally agree there! While America sings did not age particularly well, it was a wonderful attraction, and introduced many to americas great musical history. I will always love the seagull barbershop quartet

And it was an absolute crime to get rid of the country bear jamboree and replace it with a very inferior Winnie the Pooh attraction

 

[TP2000]

When I first got interested in theme parks, I absolutely loved watching old recordings of CBJ and America Sings. Have we finally found a common ground, @Disney Irish?

Sadly, I'm afraid he didn't get the joke. Which makes it even funnier.

To be fair, IMO, America Sings (which I thoroughly enjoyed and admired) felt dated from Day 1 for most guests under the age of, say, 50,

Even in the 1970's it felt very "Stuck On A Saturday Night At Your Grandparents House Watching The Lawrence Welk Show". Now I enjoyed that, because of its Camp value, but even in the 1970's when I'd go on America Sings, I knew it was schmaltzy and very un-hip. By the mid 1980's that matured into High Camp, and I loved it even more.

But then, I'm an old queen who loves good Camp, and now I find myself watching 1972 episodes of Lawrence Welk on YouTube when I wouldn't have been caught dead watching them in 1972, so I probably don't get a vote in this argument.

I do think we’ll see shows like this again someday when technology comes full circle and the idea is right. I don’t think it’ll be Disney, but someone will do it.

Just watch.... in 2028 a chain of pizza parlors will open with an animatronic singing animal show and people will think that's a radical new idea.

Totally agree there! While America sings did not age particularly well, it was a wonderful attraction, and introduced many to americas great musical history. I will always love the seagull barbershop quartet

Geese. They were geese.

 

[smooch]

Just watch.... in 2028 a chain of pizza parlors will open with an animatronic singing animal show and people will think that's a radical new idea.

Look up Five Nights at Freddy's, people wouldn't think it's a radical new idea but I could see a company partner with the studio by trying to create an experience similar to the story of the game (and movie releasing next month) to bring attention / culturally relevant IPs to the industry.

 

[Phroobar]

Look up Five Nights at Freddy's, people wouldn't think it's a radical new idea but I could see a company partner with the studio by trying to create an experience similar to the story of the game (and movie releasing next month) to bring attention / culturally relevant IPs to the industry.

Universal Studios Hollywood Horror Nights had a behind the scenes of Blumhouse where they featured the AA figures from Five Nights at Freddy's. It was cool to see the AA figures up close they used in the movie. After the extended trailer, MEGAN came out and danced. Then we were told to run. (out the doors for the next group to come in).

 

[smooch]

Universal Studios Hollywood Horror Nights had a behind the scenes of Blumhouse where they featured the AA figures from Five Nights at Freddy's. It was cool to see the AA figures up close they used in the movie. After the extended trailer, MEGAN came out and danced. Then we were told to run. (out the doors for the next group to come in).

The AA's they made for the movie do genuinely look really impressive, that's so cool you were able to see them in person!

 

[Phroobar]

The AA's they made for the movie do genuinely look really impressive, that's so cool you were able to see them in person!

They had a MEGAN AA there too. It was also very impressive. They even had a case for the Invisible Man. It looked empty to me.

 

[chadwpalm]

They even had a case for the Invisible Man. It looked empty to me.

 

[Alanzo]

The Arendelle land is impressive. I'm trying to figure out if it's the land's allure, the pristine environment, or the lack of crowds that's captivating me. Perhaps it's a mix of all three.

 

[PiratesMansion]

The Arendelle land is impressive. I'm trying to figure out if it's the land's allure, the pristine environment, or the lack of crowds that's captivating me. Perhaps it's a mix of all three.

And who knows? Because it's Hong Kong Disneyland, the lack of crowds may actually endure!

I want the park to catch on, but I'm not going to deny that part of the allure of HKDL has been that it's such a stress free experience compared to every other Disney park in the world.

 

[mickEblu]

The Arendelle land is impressive. I'm trying to figure out if it's the land's allure, the pristine environment, or the lack of crowds that's captivating me. Perhaps it's a mix of all three.

It’s all 3 but there is some pretty charming stuff going on. Just look at the intimately scaled bridge you walk under to get to the land.

 

[D.Silentu]

The Arendelle land is impressive. I'm trying to figure out if it's the land's allure, the pristine environment, or the lack of crowds that's captivating me. Perhaps it's a mix of all three.

Looking at the photos I was somewhat reminded of Poulsbo, Washington. A positive impression to have.

 

[mickEblu]

So nobody cares that it’s the Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh’s 20th anniversary at Disneyland or that it’s about to turn into a PeopleMover station to take you into the Disneyland forward expansion?

 

[PiratesMansion]

So nobody cares that it’s the Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh’s 20th anniversary at Disneyland or that it’s about to turn into a PeopleMover station to take you into the Disneyland forward expansion?

Honestly, if true, sounds about right to me.

 

[Disney Irish]

So nobody cares that it’s the Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh’s 20th anniversary at Disneyland or that it’s about to turn into a PeopleMover station to take you into the Disneyland forward expansion?

Other than having some of the lowest wait times in the resort and an ok themed exterior, does anyone really care about Pooh in general?

 

[Consumer]

So nobody cares that it’s the Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh’s 20th anniversary at Disneyland or that it’s about to turn into a PeopleMover station to take you into the Disneyland forward expansion?

I remember visiting Disneyland when I was little and seeing they had a brand new Winnie the Pooh ride. I was so excited. Of course, I didn’t realize at the time the masterpiece it replaced, but my childhood memory of riding Winnie the Pooh for the first time will always be special to me.

I suppose this would have been the summer of '04. I remember very distinctly the castle was covered by tarps. At the time I didn't know why, but it must have been preparing for the 50th Celebration. I believe that trip was also the first time I rode Indiana Jones Adventure. Pirates of the Caribbean also broke down on that trip. My memories from my early trips to Disneyland are pretty strong.

 

[mickEblu]

Other than having some of the lowest wait times in the resort and an ok themed exterior, does anyone really care about Pooh in general?

I’d say it’s rather important for a healthy digestive system. Sorry, Dad joke.

Yeah I think it’s very charming and I’d hate to see it go for a short People Mover ride into the expansion park. Hopefully the ambiance of Pooh corner and Critter Country survive any DL forward expansion as that’s where the path would likely go. With that said, the land already took a hit with Splash getting the Ax.

 

[Disney Irish]

I’d say it’s rather important for a healthy digestive system. Sorry, Dad joke.

Yeah I think it’s very charming and I’d hate to see it go for a short People Mover ride into the expansion park. Hopefully the ambiance of Pooh corner and Critter Country survive any DL forward expansion as that’s where the path would likely go. With that said, the land already took a hit with Splash getting the Ax.

I'd be more worried for it in regards to any plans they have post Tiana versus any potential future plans for DL Forward.