MagicHappens1971
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Yes, but my point was that DAS doesn't work that way when a VQ is in place.I'm sure they'll still sell ILLs in addition to a VQ.
Yes, but my point was that DAS doesn't work that way when a VQ is in place.I'm sure they'll still sell ILLs in addition to a VQ.
The post on DPB is not the best because it's leading to a lot of confusion, but this is the first confirmation we've had of *additional* original characters that will be physically appearing, but not as animatronics.Is my count wrong or are we actually getting 19 new characters, not 17 like Disney keep advertising? First 6 Critters in the 1st band + 6 critters in the 2nd band + 4 frogs in the third band + Gloria and Delores the frogs + Lari the armadillo = 19
Exactly. Having these little backstories just makes it a little more fun for the people that want it. They're not forcing anyone to know it before going on the ride.Let's be honest -- if Splash Mountain was being built right now, they would almost certainly be releasing background information for all of the critters. I don't think it's anything to complain about, at least not in terms of comparison between Tiana and Splash.
That's just how Disney operates today.
I think it’s fair, based on some of their recent output, to be a bit concerned that there will be too much focus on an overspun narrative. They’ve leaned a little too hard into active storytelling lately.Exactly. Having these little backstories just makes it a little more fun for the people that want it. They're not forcing anyone to know it before going on the ride.
I don't see how this info could be harmful in any way.
It's also funny because it seems like Disney does stuff like this for people like US on this forum who have such a passion for the parks and history and stories that the majority of everyday guests will never even know exist or care about. But yet there's still people here that find a way to make this into a negative lol. Go figure! It adds into the narrative that Disney can never win...especially with their biggest fans lol.
Looking at the art of the band of the four frogs side by side with the photo of that show scene with the frogs, it's very clear that they are in fact the same characters. They share identical designs. But it also seems like this photo is probably nearer the beginning of the ride, while they will appear again later probably in the Laughing Place playing their instruments.The post on DPB is not the best because it's leading to a lot of confusion, but this is the first confirmation we've had of *additional* original characters that will be physically appearing, but not as animatronics.
The photos from inside the ride shared today aren't animatronics and also aren't related to the critter band of frogs — which is Felipe, Mayra, Mondo, and Isabel.
Felipe, Mayra, Mondo, and Isabel will be in their own scene and will be playing Afro-Cuban music. If you look at the background of the "cards," we can also see that this scene will be bright with sunlight coming through the Cypress trees.
The fact that we are getting the 17 original characters as animatronics on top of these figures is great, and a fun surprise.
He’s an old-school family guy
The non animatronics are Felipe, Mayra, Mondo, and Isabel just in a different scene. Throughout the journey, they'll stand as statues, silently observing us, and be the surprise last animatronic group of critters.The post on DPB is not the best because it's leading to a lot of confusion, but this is the first confirmation we've had of *additional* original characters that will be physically appearing, but not as animatronics.
The photos from inside the ride shared today aren't animatronics and also aren't related to the critter band of frogs — which is Felipe, Mayra, Mondo, and Isabel.
Felipe, Mayra, Mondo, and Isabel will be in their own scene and will be playing Afro-Cuban music. If you look at the background of the "cards," we can also see that this scene will be bright with sunlight coming through the Cypress trees.
The fact that we are getting the 17 original characters as animatronics on top of these figures is great, and a fun surprise.
Wouldn't work that way anyway as the attraction will open with a VQ.
The old characters were all designed and dressed in ways that you didn’t need a prerequisite biography paragraph to understand their personality or identity.
Most of them were also actual animatronics rather than static figures.
The non animatronics are Felipe, Mayra, Mondo, and Isabel just in a different scene. Throughout the journey, they'll stand as statues, silently observing us, and be the surprise last animatronic group of critters.
Still no date? That's pretty wild. Every single post about TBA on Disney's social media has been met with "that's nice, can we get an opening date though?"
Seems silly to keep releasing non-info updates without actually addressing what people want to know.
All but confirms we’re getting shrunk down.Speaking of critters big and small, you’ll meet them throughout the attraction, and some really are … big, with an even bigger personality.
Well, technically bears could be considered pretty big. Louis as well if they're counting him.All but confirms we’re getting shrunk down.
Why else would they be … big?
Well, technically bears could be considered pretty big. Louis as well if they're counting him.
Should also be noted that Alicia Stella apparently doesn't think we're going to shrink anymore. At least according to someone who listened to one of her newer podcasts.
Oh really? I know it was said to be paywalled, but I thought it was still linked on here. Huh...Every time I ask someone what podcast they heard that on they go radio silent.
Oh really? I know it was said to be paywalled, but I thought it was still linked on here. Huh...
Yeah but think of it this way.. is that really what Disney is doing? Or is the community we are all apart of here, full of passionate fans, taking every single detail they release about anything and scrutinizing it to oblivion when some of it is really not that serious?I think it’s fair, based on some of their recent output, to be a bit concerned that there will be too much focus on an overspun narrative. They’ve leaned a little too hard into active storytelling lately.
That said, these short character biographies have nothing to do with that and shouldn’t be treated as if they do. We kind of just have to wait and see how the ride presents everything at this point.
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