Originally Posted By Bob Paris In his new article on Miceage, Kevin Yee details a recent trip to the TDR and how much he loved it. This first article deals(rather too quickly, too, IMO)with TDL. It is almost funny to read a virgin American's amazement that, yes, they actually DO keep the paint fresh and bright at TDL(SHOCK!!!!). For those that don't know, Kevin is now based in Orlando so all he has for comparison is the MK with its bird poop railings and execs who couldn't give a toos because another three plane loads of badly dressed fat English tourists just landed at MCO. Kevin does give the entrance and World Bazaar's "industrial"(his word)covering a real tongue lashing. Almost justifiable in my opinion. But then, at no MK style park I ever visited was Main Street the main draw for me anyway. His series concludes on Thursday with a look at TDS, which he said he went weak at the knees over. Can't wait!
Originally Posted By trekkeruss <<no MK style park I ever visited was Main Street the main draw for me anyway>> Main Street isn't a main course, it's an appetizer. Gotta say though, the one in DLP is *really* tasty.
Originally Posted By TDR_Fan While Main Street may be considered only as a "main entrance" to some, it's very important in setting the atmosphere and first impressions of the park. Something that could definitely be improved with Tokyo Disneyland. At least they got everything right with Tokyo DisneySea, with the stunningly beautiful MiraCosta framing Mediterranean Harbor as the main entrance. The two parks provide a very nice contrast; Tokyo Disneyland provides the magic and whimsy, while Tokyo DisneySea provides the breathtaking theming and attention to detail.
Originally Posted By FerretAfros Something that I just contiously noticed (it's beeen sitting there fermenting for a while), but TDS's entrance is amazing on the way in. However, on the way out, it's a little less perfect. While the budget for the park was clearly more than I would know what to do with, they saved some money on the Mira Costa facade facing into the park. The trompe loei (sp?) paintings fit the period well, but are less impressive than the stone work that the other side of the building has. This lets you have the huge, grand first impression, but later allows you to see the not-quite-as-nice (but still amazing, just clearly cheaper) back side of the hotel without ruining the first impression. Very well done, IMO, especially since most people exit through there after it's dark and you can't really see that anyway.
Originally Posted By TDR_Fan Really? I actually think the backside looks more colorful and more elegant. I LOVE the trompe l'oeil and think it gives the facade a very palacial feel.
Originally Posted By TDLFAN Kevin is having the same reaction I expect from any purist Disney fan from the USA, and frankly, I am surprised he was not able to get over that and truly enjoy the differences that WB offers TDL guests.
Originally Posted By barboy His biggest complaint about Disney Sea, very oddly, was there isn't much for babies to do. What would a baby do at any park? ... sleep in a stroller, cry, get breast fed, wait to be changed? They could have just as many smiles playing with a colorful rattle in a crib or crawling on a carpet in an apt. as being on Pirates in WDW.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Ya, but the difference us parents of babies that are Disney fans like Pirates and the babies can ride with us.
Originally Posted By Mr X Babies can ride on Sindbad just fine...also the Mermaid Lagoon attractions are fine for all but the tiniest kids. Aquatopia is fine for all ages, as are the many watercraft, the gondolas, the train, the vehicles, the carousel, and even 20,000 Leagues and the Magic Lamp Theater are of interest to many kids even toddler age or younger. I think Kevin Yee was just trying to find one negative point to throw into the mix...funny thing is he had to make something up.
Originally Posted By barboy "Ya, but the difference us parents of babies that are Disney fans like Pirates and the babies can ride with us." Absolutely true. After rereading his article I think that I took him too literally. The best attractions created are inclusive to new born all the way to elder friendly--- stuff like American Adventure, Spaceship Earth, One Man's Dream, Pirates and Haunted Mansion Holiday; there are just too many to list. Now my personal favorites usually are more thrill related like Mummy and Spiderman(Universal), Journey To The Ceter Of Earth, IJ and Expedition Everest.
Originally Posted By barboy Yee pretty made it clear that Disney Sea is by far the finest theme park ever but he didn't want to come out and fully declare it at the expense of Disneyland in Anaheim.
Originally Posted By barboy He also brought something else up that I keep forgetting to address: since the gyoza station is so routinely busy why can't one or two more carts open up? It seems to me that positioning another cart on the opposite side of the park would increase overall sales and keep guests happy--- everybody wins. We never waited in line for the gyoza in the caldera canyon but we did hit the Yucatan Sausage rolls in Lost River Delta 3 times--- is there a big difference?
Originally Posted By SuperDry <<< since the gyoza station is so routinely busy why can't one or two more carts open up? It seems to me that positioning another cart on the opposite side of the park would increase overall sales and keep guests happy--- everybody wins. >>> They actually did that for awhile. There was a cart in Port Discovery that also sold the gyoza, but I don't think it was ever as popular as the original one in Mysterious Island. If one has to take part in the fad of purchasing the "must have" snack, it just wouldn't do to buy it from a secondary location, don't you know? I think that other cart has since switched to some other offering. <<< We never waited in line for the gyoza in the caldera canyon but we did hit the Yucatan Sausage rolls in Lost River Delta 3 times--- is there a big difference? >>> I think that they are very different snacks, but who's to say which one is better - they're just different. One for whatever reason took on a life of its own as a fad.
Originally Posted By SuperDry <<< What would a baby do at any park? ... sleep in a stroller, cry, get breast fed, wait to be changed? >>> Hopefully not changed on Sindbad, as I witnessed earlier this year at WDW's POTC!
Originally Posted By barboy "If one has to take part in the fad of purchasing the "must have" snack, it just wouldn't do to buy it from a secondary location, don't you know?" lol something fierce! So very true Dry
Originally Posted By barboy "Hopefully not changed on Sindbad, as I witnessed earlier this year at WDW's POTC!" OH GOD NO.....unless there is some extraordinary rationale one who does that should be summarily executed. Ok not killed, how about kicked out of the park and passes(even if they are multiday) confiscated without trial or hearing a la asset forfeiture by US officials.
