tahqa
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Unlikely this happened, eh? My day to day card is the Disney Visa and one time I was using it at IOA and the cashier said "You can't use this card, it says Disney on it". I said, "Yeah, it also says Visa on it!".
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Will WDW Learn From WWoHP?
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Horizons1
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Yep. And you just helped back my statement up. So thanks for that. :wave:
A Team Member made a joke about using a Disney card, but you were not in any form RIDICULED for having a Disney related item as some people in other posts in this thread claimed they were.
mp2bill
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People only like WWoHP because it's new. Of course everybody's gonna want to buy butterbeer because they've never had it before and want to know what it's like.
While I've never been to Universal-Orlando, I checked out some YouTube videos of their rides last night, and I've got to say...while the rides may be fun, they don't have any of the magical-ness (not actually a word) that the WDW rides have. You can see ALL of the service entrances, all the infrastructure, and from the top of most of the rides, you can even see a lot of the warehouse styled buildingings that house other rides.
I'm still gonna go to Universal when I get a chance just to see what it's like, but nobody does it like Disney (even if it's not up to the standards it once was), so people should just stop complaining and enjoy both parks.
While I've never been to Universal-Orlando, I checked out some YouTube videos of their rides last night, and I've got to say...while the rides may be fun, they don't have any of the magical-ness (not actually a word) that the WDW rides have. You can see ALL of the service entrances, all the infrastructure, and from the top of most of the rides, you can even see a lot of the warehouse styled buildingings that house other rides.
I'm still gonna go to Universal when I get a chance just to see what it's like, but nobody does it like Disney (even if it's not up to the standards it once was), so people should just stop complaining and enjoy both parks.
Pumbas Nakasak
Heading for the great escape.
You can make these judgements from a YouTube video. cool
Nut its good to see your approaching the visit with an open mind.
Mr. Morrow
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mp2bill
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lol because Youtube is the most immersive method in experiencing a theme park.
All I'm saying is that you can see non ride-like structures from other rides. Imagine if you could see the full building for the Haunted Mansion from the top of Splash Mountain. My point being...that nobody does it like Disney to keep you immersed in the fantasy that is each ride.
Mr. Morrow
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You haven't been there to determine that yet.
mp2bill
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Wow, Johnny on the spot. I don't need to go there to know that you can see warehouse buildings from other rides.
Pumbas Nakasak
Heading for the great escape.
I think most of Disneys magic is in fan heads. You can see structures clearly from the top of Splash Mountain. Yet it only matters if you make it.
thelookingglass
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People are buying Butterbeer because its delicious!
Probably because the youtube videos are using nightvision or something that exposes stuff you wouldn't normally see. When you actually ride the rides, they are just as immersive as Disney's.
You can't avoid having guests see your ride show buildings when you also have tall rides and limited space. When you are not on Hulk, Dueling Dragons, or Dr. Doom, you can't see the show buildings (except Potter, but, thats another story...).
Tip # 1: the "soundstages" at DHS are not actually soundstages!
Tip # 2: the next time you are on Toy Story Mania, look up! Actually, look anywhere but the screens and be amazed at the level of detail on those plywood cutout props!
Mr. Morrow
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Have you haver heard of the TL/FL sky way?
mp2bill
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Oh, I didn't realize that that's still running...:hammer:
Mr. Morrow
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it isn't but don't act like Disney doesn't do stuff like that.
Mr. Morrow
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Yea Disney wouldn't leave anything visible or any eyesores.
mp2bill
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Yea Disney wouldn't leave anything visible or any eyesores.
I agree, this is an eyesore, I just think that Disney does a much better job than Universal in the theme-ing (sp?) and concealment of their rides and attractions. I don't know why, but you seem to be taking this all too personally, so I'll just leave you with that final thought.
Mr. Morrow
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Disney theming is the best however I try to hold judgment until I am there in person.
thelookingglass
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Because its retarded to judge something you haven't even been to off of youtube videos. You would be blown away by the level of detail put into Islands of Adventure.
This mentality is yet another reason why Disney doesn't try as hard anymore.
"Disney is the best at everything, ever!"
"Have you been to any other park?"
"Well no, but... I don't need to because DISNEY IS THE BEST!!1"
mp2bill
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My brother is retarded. I take offense to your comment.
maggiegrace1
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The fact that you called your brother retarded is offensive...IMO:shrug:
Optimus Mouse
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100% agree. Anything can be nit-picked to death.