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re: Disney can’t get out of its own way with new ride…..
Posted on 6/6/24 at 11:55 am to madamsquirrel
Posted on 6/6/24 at 11:55 am to madamsquirrel
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don't see the difference in this and updating Norway to Frozen.
But they kept the basic story and music of Frozen, which kids like. In this one it's an original story. Hell, the story is supposed to be how she started a farming co-op in a salt dome. You think kids know what that is?
This post was edited on 6/6/24 at 11:56 am
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Posted on 6/6/24 at 11:55 am to Gravitiger
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Why on earth would any adult have a "desire" to go to Disneyworld?
Because when you were a child your parents were either too poor or too frugal to go to Disney either and you envied your friends who had gone or (oldies) remembered Sunday night television where Uncle Walt described making the rides and how things were going to develop.
Posted on 6/6/24 at 12:15 pm to Zombie Bob
quote:Read the thread. I thought the same, even at 10 years old, but MANY posters are belligerent about it.
Do people actually care about the story behind a themed ride? I just want to go down that big arse drop
This post was edited on 6/6/24 at 1:28 pm
Posted on 6/6/24 at 12:18 pm to TJG210
They could have made this really good, but man they went cheap! Tons of dead space. How in the hell did they not incorporate the voodoo king at the end before the fall!
My favorite is they went with a New Orleans theme but removed the paddlewheel boat at the end. Lol
My favorite is they went with a New Orleans theme but removed the paddlewheel boat at the end. Lol
Posted on 6/6/24 at 12:21 pm to RougeDawg
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they went with a New Orleans theme but removed the paddlewheel boat at the end
I was expecting to see it at the end. They could've kept it and saved a few bucks, instead they just went cheaper elsewhere.
Posted on 6/6/24 at 12:37 pm to Styxion
Oh I am not a disney adult or purist. I recognized one song and the older lady, alligator, and firefly. I guess the story line was lost on me.
I also recognize a few Frozen songs and characters too. I rode the ride but had no idea it followed the story. Like Gaston's Tavern- I don't think he actually owned a tavern that sold cinnamon rolls but there is one in the park. I thought liberties were taken but I don't actually par close enough attention.
My kids, nieces, and nephews enjoy Disney and all types of other vacations (like national parks) so I didn't realize following the actual story line was a thing.
I also recognize a few Frozen songs and characters too. I rode the ride but had no idea it followed the story. Like Gaston's Tavern- I don't think he actually owned a tavern that sold cinnamon rolls but there is one in the park. I thought liberties were taken but I don't actually par close enough attention.
My kids, nieces, and nephews enjoy Disney and all types of other vacations (like national parks) so I didn't realize following the actual story line was a thing.
Posted on 6/6/24 at 12:45 pm to schatman
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don't get this at all. I went to Universal 2 years ago and most of it was just virtual reality junk with a little motion built in. Only really 2 "rides" that I can think of.
Rip Rocket
Hulk
Haggard
VelociCoaster
Jurassic
Mummy
Posted on 6/6/24 at 1:17 pm to ell_13
quote:Getting drunk in Epcot for 10× the normal price is not a good faith reason to go to Disneyworld.
Not going to waste time trying to explain this to you when you have no desire to discuss this in good faith.
Posted on 6/6/24 at 1:26 pm to madamsquirrel
quote:No one did, except for the angry Disney folks in this thread
I didn't realize following the actual story line was a thing.
Posted on 6/6/24 at 1:46 pm to Gravitiger
The festivals are more than just getting drunk and there’s more than just the festivals. It’s one of many reasons and one of many things they offer.
You obviously have no idea what you’re talking about but continue to pound sand and repeat the same things over and over.
You obviously have no idea what you’re talking about but continue to pound sand and repeat the same things over and over.
Posted on 6/6/24 at 1:49 pm to madamsquirrel
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I don't see the difference in this and updating Norway to Frozen. That seems more out of place no longer being a country but all the children love it.
Hardcore fans really liked maelstrom, but it was just a dark ride about Norway with a small drop, not even close to a popular E-Ticiet ride like Splash Mountain that was universally loved.
Posted on 6/6/24 at 1:50 pm to madamsquirrel
The theme of each Resort, park, land and attraction has been with a separated Disney from the rest of the theme parks. There’s been other things as well to separate it, but theme is where they have truly put themselves ahead of everyone else.
The attractions told the story much like one of walts movies. Some attractions were themed after characters or movies themselves, and others stood on their own. One of the big complaints. Many people have is that the theme parks division is taking existing attractions and redeeming them with intellectual property. It’s an obvious way to expand their marketing and rebrand something but many times the story just simply isn’t fitting. This is one of those examples.
The attractions told the story much like one of walts movies. Some attractions were themed after characters or movies themselves, and others stood on their own. One of the big complaints. Many people have is that the theme parks division is taking existing attractions and redeeming them with intellectual property. It’s an obvious way to expand their marketing and rebrand something but many times the story just simply isn’t fitting. This is one of those examples.
This post was edited on 6/6/24 at 1:50 pm
Posted on 6/6/24 at 2:00 pm to BayouBandit24
Well, ya know, demoncraps.
Posted on 6/6/24 at 2:07 pm to LSUfan4444
Thank both of you for the explanations. I admittedly don't understand most of it. I just knew my kids are adults now and even when they were young did not know Song of the South or 20000 leagues under the sea. I just assumed outdated things were being changed.
Eta: I like the new princesses so I have no dog in this race.
Eta: I like the new princesses so I have no dog in this race.
This post was edited on 6/6/24 at 2:09 pm
Posted on 6/6/24 at 8:53 pm to madamsquirrel
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I don't see the difference in this and updating Norway to Frozen.
The Frozen ride actually features all of the popular songs from the movie. Also, while Maelstrom was a great ride, it wasn't Splash Mountain levels of popular. Updating that ride to Frozen has added capacity to the rest of Epcot because it constantly has a 1+ hour wait. It was a clear improvement.
After the "new" wears off, this Tiana ride will absolutely not see wait times at the level of Splash. The "new" usually lasts a year for new rides, but I'm betting this one will not take that long. This ride will actually increase wait times at other attractions instead of decrease them. That's a failure.
This post was edited on 6/6/24 at 11:16 pm
Posted on 6/6/24 at 9:14 pm to imjustafatkid
I think updating it to Princess and the Frog was a good idea. It seems they failed in the execution not the premise
They had a lot of great to play with here
Shadow man
The lighting bug guy
The alligator
Tons of great songs and water theme.
Not sure how they blew this. It was simple
They had a lot of great to play with here
Shadow man
The lighting bug guy
The alligator
Tons of great songs and water theme.
Not sure how they blew this. It was simple
Posted on 6/6/24 at 9:30 pm to lsupride87
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I think updating it to Princess and the Frog was a good idea.
I disagree. Splash Mountain wasn't having any trouble pulling guests. They should have made a new attraction around the Princess and the Frog that would have actually added capacity to the park.
quote:
It seems they failed in the execution not the premise
They had a lot of great to play with here
You are absolutely correct here. They could have at least salvaged it with a good dark ride. They didn't do that. They should have retold the story and included Dr Facilier. Imagine being dragged down the big drop with him at the end like he was dragged away in the movie, and then the final scene is everyone partying at Tiana's restaurant because we beat the bad guy.
But hey, maybe they thought that would be too scary for a ride with a 40-inch height requirement that the overwhelming majority of kids under 5 couldn't possibly ride (as an aside, they demolished the play area for these kids to use while they waited, and put in bathrooms instead). Fine. They could have come up with a new story from after the movie and included the Shadow Man, as you mentioned.
There's just no way to look at this and think "man, that was a well thought out decision."
This post was edited on 6/6/24 at 9:41 pm
Posted on 6/6/24 at 9:38 pm to lsupride87
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But princess and the frog was very successful
Princess and the Frog is Disney’s lowest grossing princess movie ever. They viewed it as such a flop they decided to completely abandon hand drawn animation.
Posted on 6/8/24 at 2:06 am to ell_13
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Admitting you can’t understand a children’s story is a weird flex.
Sorry I’m more intelligent than you.
Posted on 6/8/24 at 2:08 am to RobbBobb
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Just say you havent ridden it, rather than embarrass yourself on a message board
I’ve ridden it and understand it more than anyone here, but the only ones embarrassed should be the ones who downvoted my post, because it’s obvious they know nothing of Song of the South. shite happens. I have nothing against them.
This post was edited on 6/8/24 at 2:09 am
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