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The gods have been angered by all this celebrating.No, because they also cited Small World and the Tiki Room as beloved attractions that do not include conflict.
The gods have been angered by all this celebrating.No, because they also cited Small World and the Tiki Room as beloved attractions that do not include conflict.
Really ???because Song of the South exists so far outside their understanding of the “Disney” film/tv universe.
I’d wager these same people prefer Runaway Railway to Great Movie Ride, Frozen Ever After to Maelstrom, and are genuinely excited for the Country Bear Disney Singalong. They’re not wrong or lesser fans, but they have a very different relationship to Disney and the parks than I do.
Really ???
Don't forget IncrediCoaster to Screamin' and Mission Breakout to Tower, both objective downgrades, both received positively by middle-of-the-road fans.I’d wager these same people prefer Runaway Railway to Great Movie Ride, Frozen Ever After to Maelstrom, and are genuinely excited for the Country Bear Disney Singalong. They’re not wrong or lesser fans, but they have a very different relationship to Disney and the parks than I do.
I think it's such an important distinction you've made. They've blurred the line between both the parks division and every other division of the company. I'd argue the incessant push for IP and cost-effective re-skins like this one are the death of the parks.My point is that for some of us, our love of the parks is not tied to our love of Disney as a brand. The parks used to be their own thing. Not everything was tied to a popular Disney IP; the parks were their own IP, comprised of Small World, CBJ, Tiki Room, CoP, Big Thunder, Space Mountain, Pirates, Mansion, Spaceship Earth, Horizons, Imagination, Great Movie Ride, Countdown to Extinction, Everest, etc.
For other fans, it makes no sense for attractions to exist without an IP tie-in. So a Tiana re-theme is automatically an improvement.
Every Imagineer (and even executives like D’Amaro) just seems absolutely terrified whenever they must speak extemporaneously. This company’s culture must be dreadful.
Charita Carter seems very likable and sincere. I don't get the same feeling after watching Carmen Smith. Felt like she had an axe to grind. Perhaps she just doesn't come across well but is very likable too.
What's funny is that because of the height restriction the "everyone is invited" isn't technically true.
Oh, I’m sure they’re wonderful people and they’re certainly entitled to their opinions…but I would never ask them for an entertainment recommendation.…They’re not wrong or lesser fans, but they have a very different relationship to Disney and the parks than I do.
Wanna cringe?
What the heck!
TP already hit the nail on the head regarding the HR points- but like why doesn't she talk about the ride being fun? Easter eggs for repeat riders to spot? No one rides a log ride to relate to the character. I loved Splash Mountain and at no point did I feel like I related to a singing bunny. It was just a great ride with great music.
But she also talks like all guests are five years old or something. No one over the age of five would buy into this crap.
And I know I shared this on here already, but let's compare it to Bruce Gordon talking about Splash Mountain. He just spends 30 minutes talking about how fun the ride will be, the unique stuff they added, and he talks about the inspirations from previous Disney attractions and actually talks as if the rider is a functional person.
I felt I related to the singing bunny. Well…not physically of course. But he was this little guy that had to use his brain to outwit the big bullies chasing him. Perhaps he got a little carried away with his tricks and trolls, and that got him into trouble that he had to think his way out of.
Honestly, the older I get, the more relatable Brer Rabbit feels. In the pantheon of Disney stories, his is probably one of the easiest to apply to a large majority of people. I know I certainly have no interest in opening a restaurant.
Charita Carter has an infectiously positive energy about her. I like it. Even if I don't like the way the ride turned out, you can tell he effort was genuine.
This is the most ridiculous, shill article I have ever read in my life. Worth reading for a laugh.
LA Times: The ride puts an emphasis on dioramas rather than feeding us a plot.
Disney PR and the actual ride explaining the plot and lore:
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