What is the deal with the Power Rangers?

[CommandoDisney]

those power rangers...always causing some kind of hoopla.

maybe some might think this is innappropriate, i found it funny. so back to the "mighty morphin" days- both pink and red ranger are in ...how shall i say .... a certain kind of grown up film industry now. and hmm...the red rangers choice in roles and films doesn't make him seem like the macho guy he was on the show, unless he did a really good job hiding certain tendemcies.

i'm sorry. just had to put it out there.

uh... no not even close. the pink ranger has actually been seen recently on shows such as ABC Family's Wildfire and the red ranger (whichever one ure refering to) hasnt dont anything except the power rangers... dont beleive everything you hear:lol:

as for the power rangers encouraging violence? it would be easy to just blame it on the parents but actually its several different factors. im a guy who grew up with the ninja turtles, but i knew what punching and kicking did and that fighting iswrong. i knew this because if i ever hit my brother id get spanked so i REALLY knew how much hitting hurt. now i dont want to turn this into a debate about child raising since theres no right or wrong method i just want to say that the power rangers never have excessive or dangerous violence. if you walk across the park to the indiana show you see punching and kicking and shooting and swords and explosions and guys ripped apart by airplanes... but they are showed how its all pretend. the power rangers just come out and sign autographs. boys will be boys and will never be satisfied wtih whimpy princesses... at least not until they are 14

 

[*disneymagic*]

Alright, I know when I was a kid the Power Rangers were kind of a big thing.
Now, they're back...but it's even more idiotic. And NOW, Disney has them in the Stars and Motor Cars parade over at Studios. What is the DEAL???!!!

When I go to WDW I want to see Mickey and Minnie jumping around, not some guys in tacky spandex outfits that have "powers" that are completely lame.
Why must Disney trash itself with stupid things like the Power Rangers!

Anyone else annoyed by this? Your thoughts...

Well, first off, they were never really "gone". Power Rangers has been going since that first season of Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers (MMPR) and they are currently in the middle of their 14th season with Power Rangers Mystic Force. Personally, i see no problem with them. I like the power rangers. And they aren't that violent. They use martial arts to fight and defeat creatures of evil, no one else. It's a show about good conquering evil. Why is it that you don't have a problem with Star Wars though? There's more "violence" and blood in those movies than in Power Rangers. (I don't have a problem with Star wars, i love star wars too, i'm just saying..)
I'm sorry you don't like Power Rangers at MGM but you never know, they could be phased out at MGM sometime.

 

[Timmay]

Oh please .......
Give me a break!!!
Please don't go off on some hyperbole based on my simple observation. Kids who watch Power Rangers kicking and punching are much more likely to try out these kicks and punches on their peers. It's simple behavioral and developmental pediatric psychology. Kids imitate what they observe whether it's what they see their parents doing or what they watch on TV. Too many parents plant their kids in front of the TV and don't give them the tools to separate pretend from reality. Many parents who think its OK to let their kids play with toy guns are the same ones who have unsecured guns in the household. Why should Disney enable such careless parents. Too many of our kids are becoming violent and killing/dying - and it's NOT because they watch giant cans of bug spray or canons firing.
Give ME a freakin' break.

Whew...where to begin? Let's see...

So, only the Power Rangers will encourage kids to begin punching and kicking other kids. Indiana Jones won't?? How about Star Wars?? Kids are most likely to try anything they see..I know, I was one at one point in my life.

Many parents who think its OK to let their kids play with toy guns are the same ones who have unsecured guns in the household.

Huh??? How many is many...what percentage, exactly?? This really makes no sense...sorry.

Why should Disney enable such careless parents.

Again, not much sense in this comment...Disney sells adult beverages...are they enabling the poor guy that is trying to sober up, or how about all that rich, fat filled food...that is going to enable someone on a diet to start getting fat again. Disney might as well just shut it's doors if it has to do the job of parenting to all the kids.

Too many of our kids are becoming violent and killing/dying

By kids, I assume you mean those under ten, that tend to like the Power Rangers, since that is what we were talking about. Even though one child being violent or killed because of it is indeed too much, I seem to have some trouble locating any information wich would support your implication that it is at the level you say it is.

 

[JimboJones123]

First of all -- Remember the TMNT stage show?

Disney bought the rights of PR a few years back -- and have exploited them into popularity -- the next big one if faries -- watchout it's coming.

They spent a lot on them and they are getting the most out of their investment. they don't have a big pool of non traditional disney characters. muppets and SW have already been stated. They don't have the variety that universal has -- HB/Nick/Popeye/Beetlejuice/GB/ and many more classic characters. Disney has them, so they use them. BTW- I hate the idea of them being in the park.. but the kids still get autographs and pix with them.. And i'll never let it be known to them.

 

[wbboy29]

Just a little fun fact about the Power Rangers at the Studios.

The Power Rangers are the most visited characters at the Studios park!!! Yes, more people visit the Power Rangers than any other character in the park. Including the big cheese himself, Mickey Mouse!!! The Rangers are here to stay and won't be going anywhere for a loooooong time.:sohappy:

 

[Timmay]

Just a little fun fact about the Power Rangers at the Studios.

The Power Rangers are the most visited characters at the Studios park!!! Yes, more people visit the Power Rangers than any other character in the park. Including the big cheese himself, Mickey Mouse!!! The Rangers are here to stay and won't be going anywhere for a loooooong time.:sohappy:

I find that very easy to believe...and if it is in fact the case, why would they even entertain the thought of getting rid of them.

 

[wbboy29]

Another cool thing about the Rangers at the park. They are on a rotating cycle. The rangers that we have represent the last five seasons of the PR series. Each year when a new series premeires the oldest ranger in the park will be retired and a new one will be introduced. This past year saw the farewell of the Pink Time Force ranger and the introduction of the Pink Mystic Force ranger. Next year we will say goodbye to the Silver Lunar Force ranger and hello to which ever one is chosen from next years series.

That is why there are no rangers presented from the original Mighty Morphin cast.:wave:

 

[_tinkerbell_]

Oh, and I understand Star Wars and the Muppets being in Disney. That's fine, even though they aren't technically Disney.

But the Power Rangers are not even close to them. They are definitely not up to par with Star Wars and the Muppets!

what do you mean by "Close to disney" what i thought was its either disney or its not. you cant really be close can you? :veryconfu

 

[HauntedPirate]

Personally, I don't let my kids watch the Power Rangers. We basically don't let them watch anything violent, unless we've seen it and judge it to be OK for them to watch with us. Honestly, we prefer they watch shows like Thomas the Tank Engine, The Wiggles, Bob the Builder, etc., than what we consider "garbage" shows like TMNT (Although I love them from my teenage years) and Power Rangers. I've let my older one watch parts of a few Star Wars films, but I'm always there watching with him, pointing out that "it's only a movie, you can't do that in real life". For some reason, my kids can discern between cartoon violence and 'real-world' violence. And for that, I am thankful.

The Power Rangers were acquired by Disney when it purchased Fox Family. As for their current popularity, for better or worse, I submit the following phrase - Behold... The POWER of Disney Marketing.

ilovepluto23: The Muppets also are now Disney-owned, BTW.

 

[Ariellen]

Another cool thing about the Rangers at the park. They are on a rotating cycle. The rangers that we have represent the last five seasons of the PR series. Each year when a new series premeires the oldest ranger in the park will be retired and a new one will be introduced. This past year saw the farewell of the Pink Time Force ranger and the introduction of the Pink Mystic Force ranger. Next year we will say goodbye to the Silver Lunar Force ranger and hello to which ever one is chosen from next years series.

That is why there are no rangers presented from the original Mighty Morphin cast.:wave:

Ooh, thanks for the info! I wondered why they said they had all these old generations and the ones I remember loving to pieces as a kid were nowhere to be found.

I remember hearing the "Power Rangers inspire violence" arguments when I was a kid who watched the show, but I always thought it was presented in such a 'fantasy' sense, it never bothered me.

I'm glad to hear they have such a fan following. Even if I'm not personally a fan anymore and choose to not pay so much attention to their Stars and Motor Cars float, that doesn't mean I think they shouldn't be there at all. If Power Rangers make someone's trip magical and special, that's awesome. I just won't be one of the people in the long line to meet them. (Unless they had an event with Rangers from every season! I'd LOVE to see the MMPR, for old times sake!)

 

[CommandoDisney]

Personally, I don't let my kids watch the Power Rangers. We basically don't let them watch anything violent, unless we've seen it and judge it to be OK for them to watch with us. Honestly, we prefer they watch shows like Thomas the Tank Engine, The Wiggles, Bob the Builder, etc., than what we consider "garbage" shows like TMNT (Although I love them from my teenage years) and Power Rangers. I've let my older one watch parts of a few Star Wars films, but I'm always there watching with him, pointing out that "it's only a movie, you can't do that in real life". For some reason, my kids can discern between cartoon violence and 'real-world' violence. And for that, I am thankful.

The Power Rangers were acquired by Disney when it purchased Fox Family. As for their current popularity, for better or worse, I submit the following phrase - Behold... The POWER of Disney Marketing.

ilovepluto23: The Muppets also are now Disney-owned, BTW.

...if youre refering to the new series, ok, if ure refering to the original... bite your tongue!

 

[brich]

To me, seeing the Power Rangers in a Disney Park is like seeing Disney merchandise being sold in a 6 Flags park. It just doesn't look right. I'm willing to bet if you put Chucky Cheese or Ronald McDonald in a Disney Park, kids will get all excited. The Power Rangers being in a Disney Park is just a cheap way to promote just another line of merchandise... plain and simple.
*Disclaimer - My opinions here*

 

[wbboy29]

To me, seeing the Power Rangers in a Disney Park is like seeing Disney merchandise being sold in a 6 Flags park. It just doesn't look right. I'm willing to bet if you put Chucky Cheese or Ronald McDonald in a Disney Park, kids will get all excited. The Power Rangers being in a Disney Park is just a cheap way to promote just another line of merchandise... plain and simple.
*Disclaimer - My opinions here*

I understand what your saying, but do you feel the same way about Kim Possible & Ron Stoppable, or Cars, or even Chicken Little? The Power Rangers are owned by Disney. It's not like when we had the Ninja Turtles. The turtle characters where liscenced by Disney to be in the park. But the Power Rangers are now owned by Disney and therefore are now Disney characters.

 

[executivechef]

I've been a parent for better than 18 years. I have 2 boys, 18 and 16. Both made the National Honor Society. My older son has just finished a culinary arts program and is planning on Johnson & Wales to become a chef after high school. His plans are to work for Disney one day. My younger would like to go into the medical field.
Why do I tell my family history?
Both my kids grew watching the Power Rangers and TMNT. A couple of years they went out for Halloween dressed as Rangers. They turned out pretty good for 2 kids that played Red Rangers and Green Ranger with the other kids down the street with false kicks and punches.
It's not Power Rangers, TMNT or Star Wars...it's how you raise your kids. TV isn't evil. It's for enjoyment. I and my wife are very, very proud of our men. They have become fine young adults.
I have to agree, boys will be boys. Girls for that matter as well.
We see more pain watching the news and in the daily paper than the PR.
It's a fantasy program, the world is harsh and real. Try to turn off the war rather than a TV show about aliens fighting some kicking and punching teenagers over good and evil.
This is just my opinion naturally, it might not mean anything to anyone but me.
Guy


And for the record...McDonalds is in the park. MGM sells McDonalds french fries

 

[PintoColvig]

I always discourage kids from watching the Power Rangers. Having said that, I would hope that my beloved Disney would distant themselves from such violence. Sadly, I am not as disturbed by the Power Rangers in the Disney theme parks as I am by the toy guns that are sold thoughout. What's next, candy cigarettes?!!!!

Many parents who think its OK to let their kids play with toy guns are the same ones who have unsecured guns in the household.

I was a toy-gun-totin’ candy cigarette smokin’ kid. :king: For the record, I’ve never owned nor shot a real gun nor have I ever smoked a cigarette. But I do allow my kids to watch the Power Rangers. I have to admit that my son is at times likes to punch and kick but it’s not because he watches the Power Rangers; it’s because he is a (testosterone-filled) boy! In fact, he was punching and kicking before he ever watched a show like PR. My daughter watches just as much as my son but isn’t violent at all. Like you, I don’t claim to be an expert but my observations have led me to my own opinion on this. In the end, it is parenting that makes the difference. You cannot shelter your children from everything (though it is perfectly fine to try) so be involved with your children enough to guide them through what they experience so that they will know how to properly respond when they are on their own. Watching the Power Rangers will not a violent person make. Neglectful parenting will.

To the OP, get over the Power Ranger thing. They are here to stay. Seeing them and getting their autographs and photos were some of the most memorable things for my kids on our last trip.

 

[bsandersjr]

I was a toy-gun-totin’ candy cigarette smokin’ kid. :king: For the record, I’ve never owned nor shot a real gun nor have I ever smoked a cigarette. But I do allow my kids to watch the Power Rangers. I have to admit that my son is at times likes to punch and kick but it’s not because he watches the Power Rangers; it’s because he is a (testosterone-filled) boy! In fact, he was punching and kicking before he ever watched a show like PR. My daughter watches just as much as my son but isn’t violent at all. Like you, I don’t claim to be an expert but my observations have led me to my own opinion on this. In the end, it is parenting that makes the difference. You cannot shelter your children from everything (though it is perfectly fine to try) so be involved with your children enough to guide them through what they experience so that they will know how to properly respond when they are on their own. Watching the Power Rangers will not a violent person make. Neglectful parenting will.

Well said.

 

[wbboy29]

I was a toy-gun-totin’ candy cigarette smokin’ kid. :king: For the record, I’ve never owned nor shot a real gun nor have I ever smoked a cigarette. But I do allow my kids to watch the Power Rangers. I have to admit that my son is at times likes to punch and kick but it’s not because he watches the Power Rangers; it’s because he is a (testosterone-filled) boy! In fact, he was punching and kicking before he ever watched a show like PR. My daughter watches just as much as my son but isn’t violent at all. Like you, I don’t claim to be an expert but my observations have led me to my own opinion on this. In the end, it is parenting that makes the difference. You cannot shelter your children from everything (though it is perfectly fine to try) so be involved with your children enough to guide them through what they experience so that they will know how to properly respond when they are on their own. Watching the Power Rangers will not a violent person make. Neglectful parenting will.

To the OP, get over the Power Ranger thing. They are here to stay. Seeing them and getting their autographs and photos were some of the most memorable things for my kids on our last trip.

Very well said!!!:sohappy:

 

[ilovepluto23]

what do you mean by "Close to disney" what i thought was its either disney or its not. you cant really be close can you? :veryconfu

what I meant was that I really don't understand what's so great about the Power Rangers. They don't seem to fit up to the Disney standards.

Star Wars has been around a while, and has sooooo many fans- millions.
The Muppets have been around a long time too. They're classic.
They're both pretty...high in prestige, I guess you could say.

The Power Rangers however...just don't add up to them. What's so great about them? It's kind of like the idea of the Power Rangers was crapped out of someone's brain. It's not really THAT great. I just find them completely stupid and pointless. It's a crappy concept that the public just gobbles up like everything else in this world.

 

[ilovepluto23]

To me, seeing the Power Rangers in a Disney Park is like seeing Disney merchandise being sold in a 6 Flags park. It just doesn't look right. I'm willing to bet if you put Chucky Cheese or Ronald McDonald in a Disney Park, kids will get all excited. The Power Rangers being in a Disney Park is just a cheap way to promote just another line of merchandise... plain and simple.
*Disclaimer - My opinions here*

THANK YOU! This is EXACTLY what I'm trying to get through here! Well said!

 

[ilovepluto23]

I understand what your saying, but do you feel the same way about Kim Possible & Ron Stoppable, or Cars, or even Chicken Little? The Power Rangers are owned by Disney. It's not like when we had the Ninja Turtles. The turtle characters where liscenced by Disney to be in the park. But the Power Rangers are now owned by Disney and therefore are now Disney characters.

Kim Possible, Cars, Chicken Little, all the Disney Channel shows like That's So Raven, Suit Life of Zack and Cody, etc...are, correct me if I'm wrong, MADE FOR DISNEY. The Power Rangers were there...then Disney bought them. The difference is that all those shows and movies were created while Disney OWNED them. The Power Rangers existed BEFORE Disney owned them. So it's technically not the same situation. It's not like you saw Kim Possible on say, FOX on a Saturday morning...and then Disney bought it for ABC and the Disney Channel. BIG difference here. And if I remember correctly, when I was a kid...Power Rangers came on Fox.