I don't know. That's like saying in a sequel to Tarzan where he returns to the UK, he has to remain in his loincloth. If you put him in a suit, he doesn't look like he did in the movie. That's because he's wearing clothing appropriate for the location he's in. There is just so much to discuss about what they did wrong other than Imagineers' sartorial choices for Tiana.
I hear you on what you're saying. You are absolutely right and all of this is panning out negatively on that subject even though it was not meant to. The issue - and should have been thought about more in-depth - is what Disney decided to replace for the representation of the subject. That was an absolutely horrible idea to replace Tiana in such an iconic and globally wellknown ride that was loved by all. Disney pretty much welcomed/quasi-induced the hate for this by unwantingly shoving her down peoples' throats when nobody asked for it - this way. Absolutely, Tiana and the representation deserves a ride but they should've given her the respect of giving her her own ride. Disney approached this in such a drastic, aggressive very poorly planned way. They wanted to cover up the roots of a mistake they made a very long time ago by replacing it with something that - people like - but nobody wanted it to replace what people love. Even if someone likes something, it doesn't mean they want it to replace what they love. They made us choose and incited a divide (seemingly, without understanding the political implications it could have pertaining to the subject matter they are trying to cover up???). The fault is not of Tiana or the subject-matter but of Disney and it being so out of touch with reality or it's consumers. I literally think there is a chance that this ride may not even open to the general public due to the massive backlash it's having. I think all this negativity is stemming from people are tired of Disney's disrespect towards the consumer (in many aspects of the company). It's a full circle - why did Disney remove one of the best rides in the world to poorly overlay it as a political agenda? And why didn't they deem her or the agenda more deserving of it's own ride system, show building, and way more thought out planning. Imagine how big of a win this would've been for Disney if they used the Beauty in the Beast ride system in a new show building specifically for Tiana with these same animatronics - while keeping splash mountain. Point being, Disney is pretty dumb now and makes no logical sense anymore.
Would it make sense to build a purpose-built Tarzan ride and have the subtext to that ride be Tarzan has returned from the UK, he’s featured in a suit now and he has a new hairstyle. Is that a wise business choice to conflate/confuse the audience? And have kids/families ask “is that Tarzan”?
Simple! Since he was The Shadowman he becomes the shadow he represents but, much more powerful being on the Other Side..
To be fair I can see the logic in what they were trying to do, in terms of symbolism. That’s why I said hindsight is 20/20… in hindsight I think using the Beauty and the Beast system would have been the better choice.
I don't want to pursue this further but I'm sure others will have plenty to say that you demand that Tiana remains in her dress. Should Mickey remain shirtless with red pants and two buttons and Minnie in a polka dot dress? No, they're dressed everywhere in the parks appropriate for the occasion. To me, there is plenty wrong with the story but Tiana is appropriately dressed for the bayou.
I mean, sure we all could see and respect the effort but one has to wonder how nobody at Disney saw this coming? We all saw this coming before they released the POV. We saw it coming before Splash closed. How did Disney not? What's stressing me out is that I feel Disney did forsee this but still went through with it.
Agreed. It kind of reads as sexist to me. My kids didn't need my help recognizing Bayou Tiana and they'll probably want the doll or costume at some point. It's like when we had an Ariel Barbie but one of my daughters was desperate for one with Ariel with the tail.
sounds like the skarsgaard legend of tarzan movie
No. It also doesn't seem like it will be on June 28 either.
Remember, Palpatine returned from the dead.
Yeah. That one came to mind.
The second one looks like self-published erotica.
