The Miscellaneous Thought Thread

[Curious Constance]

I would never pay for water at a theme park. Today it’s easier than ever to refill a water bottle, and even if you forget one, you can just ask for a cup of water at any food place. Smart water is incredibly overpriced outside of theme parks so I’m not surprised it’s over overpriced in DL.

But Anaheim water is yuck

 

[Darkbeer1]

But Anaheim water is yuck

I have no problems with the City of Anaheim Water.

Now, it goes through our Whole House filter system. Heck, even have a tap for washing the car. (Nice soft water.....)

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[D.Silentu]

But Anaheim water is yuck

Tea packets will set you free!

 

[Suspirian]

Do yall think disney would ever use National Geographic as an IP for the parks? I think they should it would be funny.

 

[Rich T]

Do yall think disney would ever use National Geographic as an IP for the parks? I think they should it would be funny.

I doubt anyone in charge at Disney knows what National Geographic is. Or that the Matterhorn has 2 tracks. Or who Jiminy Cricket is. Or that Walt Disney was a real person.

 

[DrAlice]

Finally watched Raya & the Last Dragon last night with the family. I had the same response that I had to Luca - "meh. Ok, but not one I'm going to return to over and over." Then I started thinking about what made these two movies so "meh". I think I got it: music. Disney movies are about classically about the music. Without them, they aren't much different than Dreamworks. Meh.

(Having said that.... I realize this is only a partial explanation. Exhibit A: Frozen 2 had music, but yuck. *shudder*)

 

[Suspirian]

I doubt anyone in charge at Disney knows what National Geographic is. Or that the Matterhorn has 2 tracks. Or who Jiminy Cricket is. Or that Walt Disney was a real person.

Im just trying to weasel my way into a "original" attraction

Its either that or _______________: A Haunted Mansion Adventure!

 

[Disney Irish]

I doubt anyone in charge at Disney knows what National Geographic is....

Sure they do, its one of those verticals that came with the 21st Century purchase 2 years ago. But that is probably all they know.

 

[Anjin]

Sure they do, its one of those verticals that came with the 21st Century purchase 2 years ago. But that is probably all they know.

They know it well enough that it holds a position of equal prominence alongside Marvel, Star Wars, and Pixar on the Disney+ home screen.

 

[PiratesMansion]

Finally watched Raya & the Last Dragon last night with the family. I had the same response that I had to Luca - "meh. Ok, but not one I'm going to return to over and over." Then I started thinking about what made these two movies so "meh". I think I got it: music. Disney movies are about classically about the music. Without them, they aren't much different than Dreamworks. Meh.

(Having said that.... I realize this is only a partial explanation. Exhibit A: Frozen 2 had music, but yuck. *shudder*)

That and the writing for me. Most older Disney movies were written to be somewhat timeless. Most current Disney movies feel like they're written for the lowest common denominator and are extremely of the moment in terms of dialogue and humor. Not saying their movies shouldn't have that at all, but if I feel like any given character could look straight at the camera and talk about how this would so make their Instagram (and btdubs follow meeeeeee) without it being incredibly jarring tonally, it's gone too far.

 

[Model3 McQueen]

The last actual movie I enjoyed seeing was 1917. Simple yet powerful.

I'm not sure if Disney movies being terrible is all on Disney, but I don't even enjoy movies anymore. They're uninspired and unoriginal for the most part. Video Games are starting to fall into the same old dumb routine too.

 

[Brer Panther]

Now I don't know what their brand identity is.

Most of Disney's modern animated films are clearly them trying to ape Tangled and Frozen. Why do you think so many of their more recent protagonists are so similar to Rapunzel personality-wise?

 

[BasiltheBatLord]

Which one of y'all were in this.

 

[Model3 McQueen]

I'm the hater.

Give me a platform and ask me about Bob Chapek, Marvel Land, Pixar Pier, and PatF Mountain.

Better yet, probably a good idea NOT to

 

[DrAlice]

I mean Reya literally has "butt" jokes and a baby throwing its dirty diapers at people.

Not saying its a bad movie and I enjoyed a lot about it, it was actually a cool adventure film, but the comedy felt out of place.

This. This is what made it feel non-Disney to me. I enjoyed a lot about it too, but I don't see it being one I go back to again and again.

 

[DrAlice]

Most of Disney's modern animated films are clearly them trying to ape Tangled and Frozen. Why do you think so many of their more recent protagonists are so similar to Rapunzel personality-wise?

I hear you, but I think this is more of a reflection of the media's changing portrayal of women. Snow White is very much a product of her time. She looks and sounds like a lot of women in film of the era.

I think Disney has been trying to (thankfully) move away from this trope:

Having said that, I wouldn't fault anyone if they thought that Disney has overcorrected in the other direction.

 

[DrAlice]

In other Raya news.... my husband just came home from the store with jackfruit jerky. I guess he was inspired by the movie.

It's good!

 

[No Name]

Do yall think disney would ever use National Geographic as an IP for the parks? I think they should it would be funny.

It’s one of their five categories on Disney+ so I think it would be entirely reasonable. Surprised Grizzly Peak or something at Animal Kingdom isn’t National Geographic branded yet.

 

[socalifornian]

A minimal outdoor/semi outdoor Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted restaurant could be neat at DAK. Make it feel like you’re in the Safari and separate the main kitchen/back of house from the seating

 

[Rich T]

It’s one of their five categories on Disney+ so I think it would be entirely reasonable. Surprised Grizzly Peak or something at Animal Kingdom isn’t National Geographic branded yet.

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.