The Official Hatbox Ghost Thread of ghoulish delights: A Magic Kingdom thread spinoff

[WDWFigment]

Thanks for that DoomBuggies link regarding the Hatbox Ghost. I remember hearing rumblings a while back about this potentially coming to our HM. I have to say I would love to see it. Lutz doesn't say it is only coming to DL, so my guess is either he doesn't know whether it's coming to WDW or it IS coming to WDW. If he knew it weren't coming, he'd make a point of stating it, since he seems to have an agenda against WDW (although his information usually is pretty accurate).

 

[EPCOT Explorer]

This is gonna happen. It's a lock from what I've been told.



Yea. There are still so many effects that were supposed to be added.

It's been WAY too long since WDI was up there, though. I'm worried, even if there is a spot up there waiting for him.

And yes, we need some more effects in there. That shrinking effect for the stretching room most of all.

A year ago it was a given - now I`m not sure. It is being played as the west coasts `Constance` level upgrade to the attic. Put it in WDW where it was planned originally and it would fight for attention with Constance.

That is true, as they are very close together.

But then again, why that spot in the first place?


Move him to the BEGINNING of the scene...It would make more sense with the pictures...and the axe...

 

[SirGoofy]

It's been WAY too long since WDI was up there, though. I'm worried, even if there is a spot up there waiting for him.

Don't be so sure of that. WDI is in the park all the time.

 

[The Conundrum]

Don't be so sure of that. WDI is in the park all the time.

They were just there last weekend chilling out with Mr.Sacul, Mr. Egroeg Sacul...:lookaroun

 

[cdunbar]

They were just there last weekend chilling out with Mr.Sacul, Mr. Egroeg Sacul...:lookaroun

OMG OMG OMG OMG, Maybe thats him telling them what they MUST do for Star Tours 2.0?

 

[blackthidot]

Great news.

Any possible word on the exit gift shop planned?

They dont need a gift shop they just need some actual Haunted Mansion merch instead of all the BS NBC, squishy eyes, and random junk they have there now.

 

[SirGoofy]

They dont need a gift shop they just need some actual Haunted Mansion merch instead of all the BS NBC, squishy eyes, and random junk they have there now.

They've got about 6 HM shirts out there now.

 

[The Conundrum]

omg omg omg omg, maybe thats him telling them what they must do for star tours 2.0?

bingo

Funny story, I was at Universal City Walk last weekend and in one of the restuarants I overheard a Universal Creative guy (there version of imagineers) talking on the phone about how J.K.Rowling wants something a certain way. I love when the creative types exert there power (like Lasseter at Disney) it ensures a quality product in the long run.

 

[blackthidot]

They've got about 6 HM shirts out there now.

Hey, its been a year since I been there! I bought 3 shirts last year though! Any pictures of the shirts?

 

[cdunbar]

bingo

Funny story, I was at Universal City Walk last weekend and in one of the restuarants I overheard a Universal Creative guy (there version of imagineers) talking on the phone about how J.K.Rowling wants something a certain way. I love when the creative types exert there power (like Lasseter at Disney) it ensures a quality product in the long run.

YESSSSSS!!!!! Go George, set um straight! I have heard that Ms. Rowling is VERY difficult to work with, is Lucas like that or do you know?

 

[HMF]

No gift shop, and remember WDI were in overnight in late `07 in WDW playing with hatboxes in the attic.

The Hatboxes weren't there when it first re-opened?

 

[cdunbar]

No gift shop, and remember WDI were in overnight in late `07 in WDW playing with hatboxes in the attic.

OO hmm interesting, what does that mean? Were getting it or Were not getting it? There are so many ways this could go!

 

[The Conundrum]

YESSSSSS!!!!! Go George, set um straight! I have heard that Ms. Rowling is VERY difficult to work with, is Lucas like that or do you know?

I don't know for sure but I would assume he is just as demanding.

Theres a legendary tale that he got into a fight with Tony Baxter over the giant snake in the Indiana Jones ride at Disneyland. Lucas's argument was that a giant snake doesn't fit in the Indiana Jones mythos and that it would be too scary for the kiddies. Tony wanted the snake because he said it would look cool. Disney sided with Tony and Lucas hasn't worked with Disney ever since...UNTIL NOW!

 

[HMF]

Ignore this post

 

[EPCOT Explorer]

The Hatboxes weren't there when it first re-opened?

No, he is talking about WDI and their many trips into where hinges creak in doorless chambers.:lookaroun:wave:

Strange and echoing sounds echo, there as well.

AFTER the refurb, mind you.

 

[cdunbar]

I don't know for sure but I would assume he is just as demanding.

Theres a legendary tale that he got into a fight with Tony Baxter over the giant snake in the Indiana Jones ride at Disneyland. Lucas's argument was that a giant snake doesn't fit in the Indiana Jones mythos and that it would be too scary for the kiddies. Tony wanted the snake because he said it would look cool. Disney sided with Tony and Lucas hasn't worked with Disney ever since...UNTIL NOW!

Interesting, that begs the question what will happen this time? Will they let Mr. Baxter anywhere near Mr. Lucas, or have they learned their lesson? Just out of curosity who is the lead imagineer on the new star tours?

 

[EPCOT Explorer]

Interesting, that begs the question what will happen this time? Will they let Mr. Baxter anywhere near Mr. Lucas, or have they learned their lesson? Just out of curosity who is the lead imagineer on the new star tours?

Am I the only one questioning the validity of the story?:lookaroun:lol:

No offense, but I had never heard it.

 

[cdunbar]

Am I the only one questioning the validity of the story?:lookaroun:lol:

No offense, but I had never heard it.

Well Evan I have never heard this story either but alas that doesn't mean anything. But I would have thought it would of been the exact opposite story. Tony didn't want the snake, thought it'd scare the kids, and George was like the snake is an intrical part of the Indy mythology it has to be here. Because as I'm sure you know snakes are a very very important aspect of Central and South American culture. I mean I'd compare snakes to the egyptains cats

 

[EPCOT Explorer]

Well Evan I have never heard this story either but alas that doesn't mean anything. But I would have thought it would of been the exact opposite story. Tony didn't want the snake, thought it'd scare the kids, and George was like the snake is an intrical part of the Indy mythology it has to be here. Because as I'm sure you know snakes are a very very important aspect of Central and South American culture. I mean I'd compare snakes to the egyptains cats

True...I see that, aspect of it, yes..

 

[The Conundrum]

Well Evan I have never heard this story either but alas that doesn't mean anything. But I would have thought it would of been the exact opposite story. Tony didn't want the snake, thought it'd scare the kids, and George was like the snake is an intrical part of the Indy mythology it has to be here. Because as I'm sure you know snakes are a very very important aspect of Central and South American culture. I mean I'd compare snakes to the egyptains cats

The controversy was over the SIZE of the snake. Its a giant in the ride almost like a fantasy creature and Lucas felt it didn't belong in the more realistic Indiana Jones Universe.