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News Tiana's Bayou Adventure - latest details and construction progress

Brer Panther

Brer Panther

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gianguy said:
What about that film lends itself to being a thrill ride anymore than Princess and the Frog would? They're both children's films, I'd argue SotS even moreso, but you didn't see anybody complaining about that when Splash was still open.
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That’s a good question. I think it stems from The Princess and the Frog being marketed as a "girls' movie" like all the other Disney Princess movies. So there's more concern about little girls not wanting to get their Tiana dresses wet or something like that.
 
Sir_Cliff

Sir_Cliff

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Brer Panther said:
That’s a good question. I think it stems from The Princess and the Frog being marketed as a "girls' movie" like all the other Disney Princess movies. So there's more concern about little girls not wanting to get their Tiana dresses wet or something like that.
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Have they turned any of their animated features into thrill rides above the level of Seven Dwarfs Mine Train?

I guess Splash was a partial exception as it was based on animated characters (that albeit weren't exactly top of mind for most children), but in the past I think they have tended to make the attractions based on their animated features accessible to the significant amount of children who like the films. The thrill rides have traditionally either been based on original concepts or more 'adult' IPs (e.g. Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Guardians of the Galaxy, etc.).

I think that's why people are raising an eyebrow over the Princess and the Frog attraction being one of the MK/DL's main thrill rides.
 
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MerlinTheGoat

MerlinTheGoat

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Radiator Springs Racers has a moderate thrill element, perhaps a bit above 7DMT, though no as much as Splash. Studios Paris has Crush's Coaster. I've not ridden it, but i'd imagine the spinning element can get the blood pumping.

Do psychological thrills count? Because the original 1971 version of Snow White's Adventures was pretty intense in that regard.
 
Animaniac93-98

Animaniac93-98

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Sir_Cliff said:
Have they turned any of their animated features into thrill rides above the level of Seven Dwarfs Mine Train?

I guess Splash was a partial exception as it was based on animated characters (that albeit weren't exactly top of mind for most children), but in the past I think they have tended to make the attractions based on their animated features accessible to the significant amount of children who like the films. The thrill rides have traditionally either been based on original concepts or more 'adult' IPs (e.g. Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Guardians of the Galaxy, etc.).

I think that's why people are raising an eyebrow over the Princess and the Frog attraction being one of the MK/DL's main thrill rides.
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MerlinTheGoat said:
Radiator Springs Racers has a moderate thrill element, perhaps a bit above 7DMT, though no as much as Splash. Studios Paris has Crush's Coaster. I've not ridden it, but i'd imagine the spinning element can get the blood pumping.

Do psychological thrills count? Because the original 1971 version of Snow White's Adventures was pretty intense in that regard.
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Yeah, they've done "scary" attractions like the Cinderella Castle Mystery Tour, but the most aggressive rides based on the animated classics [non-Pixar] cannon have been spinning flat rides for the likes of Alice in Wonderland and Little Mermaid.

Crush Coaster is certainly rougher than Seven Dwarfs, and likely wins for physical thrills among Pixar rides with Slinky Dog, RC Racer and RSR after that.

Aladdin makes sense to me as an indoor coaster if they were to build one.
 
Kirby86

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gianguy said:
Also, completely ignoring the controversial aspect, let's just pretend that Song of the South was on the chopping block regardless. If Splash HAD to be replaced with another IP, what would you suggest that would be better than what we're seeing with Princess and the Frog? Half of the movie takes place in the bayou! I challenge anybody to find a better IP to retrofit Splash with minimal changes that isn't Pocahontas (because people seem to LOVE using that excuse as if it somehow would have been the better outcome) - and yes, I am implying that what we're seeing now is still Splash with minimal changes. This isn't like Maelstrom being retrofitted for Frozen Ever After where we saw a complete shift in theme. Almost everything that made Splash Mountain iconic will still be there. I like to believe that Splash Mountain the "place" isn't changing, but rather, its inhabitants.
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I do agree Princess and the Frog makes sense. However The Muppets could be retrofitted into a flume ride. They have catchy music and are still recognized by many of the audience. You could plug The Muppets into anything and they wouldn't feel out of place since they have done so many different genres.
Ducktales has a sense of adventure to it. Has a colorful cast of characters and It's related to one of the fab five.
 
BrerFoxesBayouAdventure

BrerFoxesBayouAdventure

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Kirby86 said:
I do agree Princess and the Frog makes sense. However The Muppets could be retrofitted into a flume ride. They have catchy music and are still recognized by many of the audience. You could plug The Muppets into anything and they wouldn't feel out of place since they have done so many different genres.
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Now this is a retheme I can get behind!
 
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PK2

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Kirby86 said:
I do agree Princess and the Frog makes sense. However The Muppets could be retrofitted into a flume ride. They have catchy music and are still recognized by many of the audience. You could plug The Muppets into anything and they wouldn't feel out of place since they have done so many different genres.
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I would normally be like, nah this wouldn't work, but changing the mood of the finale Zip-a-dee Lady scene into a rousing emotional chorus of Rainbow Connection would be kinda legit


Feels like we haven't seen a lot happening in terms of exterior work lately, maybe they're almost ready for the water tower to go in and are awaiting its delivery/for the social media team to be ready to film it for promo lmao
 
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JoeCamel

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PK2 said:
I would normally be like, nah this wouldn't work, but changing the mood of the finale Zip-a-dee Lady scene into a rousing emotional chorus of Rainbow Connection would be kinda legit


Feels like we haven't seen a lot happening in terms of exterior work lately, maybe they're almost ready for the water tower to go in and are awaiting its delivery/for the social media team to be ready to film it for promo lmao
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I think the grass removal and painting will happen before they install the tower but as the work shifts to the interior we will "see" less and less progress and it will seem as if little is happening. Happens with all the construction we watch.
 
Kirby86

Kirby86

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PK2 said:
I would normally be like, nah this wouldn't work, but changing the mood of the finale Zip-a-dee Lady scene into a rousing emotional chorus of Rainbow Connection would be kinda legit


Feels like we haven't seen a lot happening in terms of exterior work lately, maybe they're almost ready for the water tower to go in and are awaiting its delivery/for the social media team to be ready to film it for promo lmao
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Yup Rainbow Connection would work well as a finale .
If they follow the pattern of announcements they have been on which is after they do something or hit a milestone they release information. Case in point once Disneylands ride closed they talked about who's doing the music and the influencer interviews. When Magic Kingdoms closed they dropped the backstory (which admittedly didn't do them any favors) Once MKs water tower goes up maybe we'll get more information on the interior at some point.
 
EPCOT-O.G.

EPCOT-O.G.

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Kirby86 said:
Yup Rainbow Connection would work well as a finale .
If they follow the pattern of announcements they have been on which is after they do something or hit a milestone they release information. Case in point once Disneylands ride closed they talked about who's doing the music and the influencer interviews. When Magic Kingdoms closed they dropped the backstory (which admittedly didn't do them any favors) Once MKs water tower goes up maybe we'll get more information on the interior at some point.
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I get people want to minimize the underwhelming stuff released so far as “backstory,” but where did the notion come that we don’t know what’s going to happen on the ride (or the interiors)? They’ve explained it multiple times.
 
GhostHost1000

GhostHost1000

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Kirby86 said:
I do agree Princess and the Frog makes sense. However The Muppets could be retrofitted into a flume ride. They have catchy music and are still recognized by many of the audience. You could plug The Muppets into anything and they wouldn't feel out of place since they have done so many different genres.
Ducktales has a sense of adventure to it. Has a colorful cast of characters and It's related to one of the fab five.
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Don’t get me started on the muppets. There is so much potential there Disney just hasn’t figured out how to use correctly yet.
 
Incomudro

Incomudro

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GhostHost1000 said:
Don’t get me started on the muppets. There is so much potential there Disney just hasn’t figured out how to use correctly yet.
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While I enjoy the Muppets, I really don't want to see them outside of Hollywood Studios.
I really don't want to see them in the Magic Kingdom.
To me, the Muppets will always be Sesame Street.
Seeing them in other areas of the park turns those places into Sesame Street for me, and not Disney.
I know Disney owns them, but that doesn't change that perception for me.
 
GhostHost1000

GhostHost1000

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Incomudro said:
While I enjoy the Muppets, I really don't want to see them outside of Hollywood Studios.
I really don't want to see them in the Magic Kingdom.
To me, the Muppets will always be Sesame Street.
Seeing them in other areas of the park turns those places into Sesame Street for me, and not Disney.
I know Disney owns them, but that doesn't change that perception for me.
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Sesame Street? With all the adult humor?
I personally liked the recent ABC show that only lasted one season but oh well. Back on topic
 

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