Originally Posted By oc_dean I was wondering if those who've been to HKDL wouldn't mind mentioning your impressions of HKDL's Tomorrowland. There's a lot of discussion on the park overall ... but I would love to see a topic here that focuses on this one land. Thanks in advance for your any comments.
Originally Posted By idleHands Psst... oc_dean... over here. Be sure and ask leemac if/when he shows up, if the Executive Designer for HKDL's Tomorrowland, Tim Delaney, is still employed by WDI. Thanks.
Originally Posted By Mr X Cartoony, small, and pathetic...with not nearly enough attractions. That's pretty much it. Space Mountain is okay though.
Originally Posted By Witches of Morva ORWEN: And to think that--by next summer--they're going to be adding the Tomorrowland Autopia!! Isn't that exciting?! Isn't that the bomb?! Isn't that the-- ORGOCH: --worst thing a big, fat, pathetic sister witch has ta talk 'bout when there's a lot more important things goin' on in the world?! Git a broomstick 'n git a life!!!
Originally Posted By oc_dean >>Cartoony, small, and pathetic...with not nearly enough attractions. That's pretty much it. << wow! That great huh? :j Autopia? whoop-ta-dee! I bet they are building it for one reason - It's cheap! No show building/complex ride system. Just throw up some concrete pathways .. and build a putt-putt mobile system to Walt's antiquated idea from 1955. I'm sure he'd agree that back in 1955 ... the Freeway was so new ... it still felt "futuristic" enough to put in his park at the time being. But freeways and automobiles are far more common than ever before. The "magic kingdom" parks should be filled with "one of a kind" experiences you can't get anywhere else. Miniature freeway systems in 1955 was cool - but today: Yesterland!
Originally Posted By FerretAfros If it was only because they still felt new and futuristic, why did he keep adding Autopias, and remodeling them to make them better? He was all about getting rid of the outdated to have better stuff, but all he did with the Autopias was make them better and longer.
Originally Posted By Bradley DLC >>Autopia? whoop-ta-dee!<< At least they're actually getting started on the expansion! Besides, would you rather want the Rocket Rods, Superstar Limo or Light Magic in Hong Kong???
Originally Posted By HongKongDisneyLand >>>>Miniature freeway systems in 1955 was cool - but today: Yesterland! they should have used Airbus A380 ride system!!!
Originally Posted By dennis-in-ct <<Be sure and ask leemac if/when he shows up, if the Executive Designer for HKDL's Tomorrowland, Tim Delaney, is still employed by WDI.>> wow ! He had a lot to do with Paris as well - no? and an awsome job with Tony Baxtor. I think Paris proves what can be done given a proper budget. So, is the crappy design Tim's fault or the budget's fault. Creativity seems to come down to doing the best you with the money and timeframe given.
Originally Posted By Gregor I think it all depends on your age too. I particularly don't like the ride and would never ride it if I were by myself but I do get the biggest kick out of riding with my young nieces and nephews and see them get a thrill out of "driving". Remember, for them driving is something that is going to happen "in the future", hence Tomorrowland.
Originally Posted By TDLFAN >>wow ! He had a lot to do with Paris as well - no? and an awsome job with Tony Baxtor.<< Yes, but keep in mind those were the days when Disney Co. spent big bucks to build Disneyland parks.
Originally Posted By Hans Reinhardt At least HKDL's Autopia will feature electric powered vehicles. The other Tomorrowlands still feature old fashioned gas guzzlers. How futuristic.
Originally Posted By TDLFAN True. And for what little I saw past the construction fence, this Autopia version will be one of the coolest out there.
Originally Posted By Bradley DLC I'd actually prefer driving around in smooth, electronic cars. Not those wobbly, gas - belching chunks of metal!
