There’s also the “new” factor. Like it’s easy to get caught up in the hype/excitement experiencing a “new” attraction, especially if you get to see it earlier than the rest of the public. It’s quite telling that the reactions are still as mixed as they are. I don’t think I’ve ever seen that for a new ride or even a ride replacement. Frozen and Runaway Railway had more positive feedback than this.
Except we aren't talking specifically about Tom and his reviews, I'll leave it to others to form their own opinions on his take on this and other things. The poster I quoted commented that so far everyone that has ridden Tiana has liked it, it was just a general comment, which another poster corrected them that only those who are paid liked it. That is where my comment is actually coming from. I couldn't care less about Tom's review of this attraction or anything for that matter, in fact I haven't even seen it. But its been a LONG tradition on this site to label ANYONE who likes ANYTHING modern Disney produces as a "shill". I know I have been labeled one on more than one occasion.
True. I remember riding Winnie the Pooh before it opened with a group. They all thought it was great. Now not so much.
Regardless of how the Disneyland one turns out, I think it will end up defaulting to the same wait times it has had due to the flume and ride system remaining the same. It’s still going to get you as wet. I’m still expecting wet shoes. Many folks will ride it once and never again.
Even I, the cynic of cynics, quite liked the new Snow White and ToonTown refreshes (for the most part).
I'm not an influencer or journalist either, and I've been called a shill many times over on this site. There are quite a few other posters I know who also are constantly labeled one as well so much so they've made jokes out of it, I'll let them speak for themselves if they so choose. So just because you haven't been labeled one doesn't mean its not happening frequently.
Looking at the list, Disneyland needs another water ride. How about a log ride where hundreds of characters sing songs from our country over the centuries. We can call America's Singing Mountain.
Don’t forget the TL Bobsled track. And the canoes. If you get stuck behind a clumsy paddler… good luck.
Frozen had the benefit of replacing a “meh” ride. In my opinion, FEA turned the “meh” ride into the second stupidest thing I’ve ever ridden, behind Navi River Journey.
On the flip side, a lot of locals seem to be scared of getting wet. Maybe they melt like the wicked witch? I think this will get long lines in the summer, and non existent lines in the Winter (as opposed to the Florida version which is pretty balanced all year long).
Who at the NYT suddenly has a themed entertainment (specifically parks) interest?
Years after frozens retheme , its wait times and popularity are still far above what it replaced. Navi, while not a replacement is still wonderful in most people eyes with consistent high wait times.
I think Navi has the benefit of being in a park that is pretty limited in quality attractions (not a fan of KRR and I find Everest to be good but not great) and even more limited in terms of indoor attractions. It is also located in the "new" land which is the only fantastical area currently in DAK.
