The Sole Imagineer: An Imagineering Competition - Discussion Thread

DinoInstitute

Well-Known Member
That was pretty interesting...Suspenseful! I wasn't sure what was going to happen!
I'm glad we're saved...and I think you made the right decision with Jose.

Also, I have a few points about the review:
- It doesn't seem that you did anything to hide the Little Mermaid show building...
I know the map was not labled, but if you look at it, you can see how there is theming along the backside.
- The name is a little... off. The whole point of Frozen is that it's a tale of two sisters, but you named it after one? Sure, you may argue that we mainly follow Anna, but Elsa is there in spirit. Just because one character isn't in most of the scenes doesn't mean that they have a lesser significance to the story
Infinite explained this a bit I think...Since the ride is more for her, and Anna doesn't seem to get enough credit in the Frozen world as Elsa, so he gave her the ride.
 

englanddg

One Little Spark...
Quick review for a quick project!

- Where is this supposed to go in the park?

- I'm far from a grammar nassi, but...

"It now has a garden well kept in the front, and not only this but it reflects a great decorate time in India for all. Instead of popping out immediately however this palace is hidden away by foliage such as"

As... what? Looks like that slipped through. I'd love to know where that sentence was going?

Along those lines..."dining", not "dinning".

"Large ornate doors that lead into the kitchens, and the 3 dinning rooms. "

"Each of the dinning rooms will have nods to major animals of India, but each room will still retain the same theme of a royal palace."

Dinning means to make a loud, unpleasant, and prolonged noise. Unless your musicians aren't very talented, I doubt that's what you meant to convey. :p

- Speaking about the musicians, I really love that idea. Reminds me of Marrakesh, and I adore going to eat there for that. Not so sure how they would wander though? That implies a Tamil band...but...the drums could be a little much up close.

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- The picture choices for the interior and exterior were great!

- The menu could have used some plussing, I think...a few pictures of dishes or something. That being said, it reads very well and authentic, and sounds delish!

- I'm not sure why, given the amount of content you ended up with, you guys chose to make a weebly for this project? It seems a touch overkill for what you ended up with in the end.

- I find it amusing that the teams seem to run so close together in terms of ideas. We originally were thinking of doing an Avatar restaurant, and then an Asian one (but there's already Yak and Yeti) and ended up with pan-asian Indian cuisine.

Overall, I think (and my team may disagree) that you guys did a much better job describing the interior of the restaurant and giving the feel of what it would be like to visit there than we did. But, I think in concept detail and menu we have you handled. As a result, it's really hard to gauge which is better!

This is gonna be close!
 
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DinoInstitute

Well-Known Member
Fair review...I think we were starting to go somewhere wit ha concept that I would have loved to develop more...but that's the trick with 24hr challenges:p

Let the LL Cool J lip lick count begin!
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Nah, I'm more in an American Ninja Warrior mood;)

Going live with @Voxel and @LittleGiants16...NOW!!


Awesome! This night only gets better!:D


Oh, and by the way everyone, I forgot to say...Congratulations for Top 10!:D
 

englanddg

One Little Spark...
- The restaurant logo was nice, but those neat graphics on the right side should have been on the left as well, IMO

That was a design decision on my part. I liked the darker fade on the left. To each their own.

- It appears the path has stairs, but how with disabled guests access the restaurant?
Ramps alongside the stairs.

- I really like the location and I think it works well there

Tiki tiki....

- There's something about the backstory... I'm just not a fan of backstories that include the word "tourist" it kind of clashes a bit with the Everest backstory in the sense your going on an expedition. I mean, most climbers aren't considered tourists? And I'm not sure tourists would travel to a remote Nepalese village just to catch a glimpse at the mountain

We could have tied that in better with the official lore...and used the term "Trekkers"...however, it was an attempt to tie it in with the official story, even if not crafted as well as it could have been for the final post.

From Disney Wiki
Walt Disney Imagineering spent six years researching, designing and building Expedition Everest, including many trips to the Himalayas to collect reference material and observations. The resulting attraction is a fictionalized telling of the legend of the yeti, using an imaginary setting created with meticulous re-creations of Himalayan (Nepali) architecture, art and cultural traditions.

Riders approach the attraction through the remote village of Serka Zong in the fictional kingdom of Anandapur, which is located in the foothills of the Himalayas, in the northern part of India. Several village buildings that had been used by the Royal Anandapur Tea Company have been repurposed by businesses that send trekkers on various expeditions throughout the Himalayas. "Expedition Everest" is the name of a specific trek arranged by the Himalayan Escapes tour company in Serka Zong.
The entrepreneurs behind Himalayan Escapes, Norbu and Bob, have refurbished a steam train (Darjeeling Ko Rail) that previously had been used to bring harvested tea leaves down from the mountains. It's these trains the Expedition Everest trekkers board on their way to the base camp of Mount Everest, using a shortcut that passes through the "forbidden mountain" thought to be guarded by the yeti. Among local cultures, the yeti is believed to be a fierce protector of the region's most pristine mountains, valleys and forests, and violently opposes man's encroachment in these areas.


- I like how you included the "Spicy - Non-spicy Upon Request" and the "Vegan and Vegetarian Friendly" because it added to the menu quite a bit
- I LOVED the menu, great job!


Thx.

- The breakfast selection seemed kind of small, to be honest.

It could have had a few more items, yeah...but, breakfast isn't a big draw for Full Service, rather the buffets and QS at the resorts own that market, and is rarely done with expansive menus.

For example...check out Cindy's Royal Table

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/magic-kingdom/cinderella-royal-table/menus/

- The desserts made my mouth water! :hungry:;)

Thx

- The Mickey Waffles kind of broke the theme, but who doesn't like Mickey Waffles? :p

That was on the kids menu. It's still Disney. Those Waffles are EVERYWHERE! :p

 

RMichael21

Well-Known Member
Original Poster
That was a design decision on my part. I liked the darker fade on the left. To each their own.


Ramps alongside the stairs.



Tiki tiki....



We could have tied that in better with the official lore...and used the term "Trekkers"...however, it was an attempt to tie it in with the official story, even if not crafted as well as it could have been for the final post.

From Disney Wiki
Walt Disney Imagineering spent six years researching, designing and building Expedition Everest, including many trips to the Himalayas to collect reference material and observations. The resulting attraction is a fictionalized telling of the legend of the yeti, using an imaginary setting created with meticulous re-creations of Himalayan (Nepali) architecture, art and cultural traditions.

Riders approach the attraction through the remote village of Serka Zong in the fictional kingdom of Anandapur, which is located in the foothills of the Himalayas, in the northern part of India. Several village buildings that had been used by the Royal Anandapur Tea Company have been repurposed by businesses that send trekkers on various expeditions throughout the Himalayas. "Expedition Everest" is the name of a specific trek arranged by the Himalayan Escapes tour company in Serka Zong.
The entrepreneurs behind Himalayan Escapes, Norbu and Bob, have refurbished a steam train (Darjeeling Ko Rail) that previously had been used to bring harvested tea leaves down from the mountains. It's these trains the Expedition Everest trekkers board on their way to the base camp of Mount Everest, using a shortcut that passes through the "forbidden mountain" thought to be guarded by the yeti. Among local cultures, the yeti is believed to be a fierce protector of the region's most pristine mountains, valleys and forests, and violently opposes man's encroachment in these areas.




Thx.



It could have had a few more items, yeah...but, breakfast isn't a big draw for Full Service, rather the buffets and QS at the resorts own that market, and is rarely done with expansive menus.

For example...check out Cindy's Royal Table

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/magic-kingdom/cinderella-royal-table/menus/



Thx



That was on the kids menu. It's still Disney. Those Waffles are EVERYWHERE! :p

Alright, that makes since. Thanks, @englanddg! :)
 

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