Originally Posted By TP2000 Al Lutz has a blurb up today about all of the remaining Brother Bear decorations being removed from the Challenge Trail area at DCA next week. I remember they took the Brother Bear sign down a few years ago, but I didn't realize they left the rest of the Brother Bear stuff up in there until I wandered in there with young relatives a few months ago. Will anyone miss that Brother Bear overlay? Does anyone even remember Brother Bear? It was a movie.
Originally Posted By FerretAfros I thought that was actually one of the better overlays they've done. The theme was entirely appropriate and tastefully dont. I never got a chance to see the stage show, but having the characters and the cave where you get your spirit definitely added some life to the area. Yah, the carvings of the characters were a little cartoony, but they still looked more 'realistic' than the giant bear with the raft outside GRR (and were clearly made of wood too, instead of fiberglass). I don't know if I will miss the overlay, since it kind of depends on what they replace it with, but I did enjoy it for what it was. And I definitely remember Brother Bear. While few others seem to even realize it exists, I think it's one of Disney's best films. It doesn't really follow their traditional formula, but it is executed really well, and has some stunning visuals.
Originally Posted By phruby As long as they leave the cave alone, I'm good with removing Brother Bear.
Originally Posted By Nobody Per Blue Sky Disney (blog): "The Red Creek Challenge Trail will likely receive retheming inspired by the Pixar film "Up" as the trail will be recast to reflect Russell's Wilderness Explorers." Who knows...
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt "Al Lutz has a blurb up today about all of the remaining Brother Bear decorations being removed from the Challenge Trail area at DCA next week." Not to pick on Al... but his snarky comment about "the panicky changes slapped on the park in its early years by a clueless executive team" was unnecessary and shows his never ending bias against the old management team. Why is it that he perceives the so called DCA "fixes" as slapdash and yet things like Pirates on Tom Sawyer Island and the Tarzan overlay of the Swiss Family Treehouse aren't? "I thought that was actually one of the better overlays they've done. The theme was entirely appropriate and tastefully dont." I agree. "The Red Creek Challenge Trail will likely receive retheming inspired by the Pixar film "Up" as the trail will be recast to reflect Russell's Wilderness Explorers." Of course it will. *sigh*
Originally Posted By tonyanton Right...which seems just as contemporary, if not more so than "Brother Bear." If they wanted a mid-50s sensibility, they would use the Ranger and Humphrey from the Disney cartoons of....the 50s! (as noted by others on this site).
Originally Posted By plpeters70 Or, you know, they could just not have cartoon characters at all. What a concept, huh?!
Originally Posted By utahjosh I think the "Wilderness Explorer" vibe would be cool. It's obviously inspired by the Boy Scouts of America, and the BSA would be a great fit for a timeless american wilderness-related organization. But I'd rather see Ranger Woodlore and Humphrey. Bump BumpÜ
Originally Posted By DlandDug Ahem. There was never a "Brother Bear Challenge Trail" or a "Red Creek Challenge Trail." There has always been a Redwood Creek Challenge Trail. The Brother Bear overlay was far from a "panicky change" that was "slapped in place." There was a quick fix done, in that they introduced Chip 'n Dale into the original Ahwanee Camp Circle. The original show was long on authentic Indian lore, and was frankly rather somber. The "Magic of Brother Bear" show was part of a major overhaul, which added a lean-to to the outdoor seating (SHADE!), and a whole new show with the entirely appropriate characters of Koda and Kenai. Won't surprise me in the least if these charming bears are put out to pasture. I cannot tell you how many times I have come upon them meeting guests, who invariably cry out, "Look! It's Yogi and Boo Boo!" Sigh. (That said, I would love to see Russell and the Wilderness Explorers set up camp in the Trail. Woo hoo!)
Originally Posted By utahjosh I'd rather not see Russell as part of the show. But the wilderness explorer idea? Brilliant. Let kids earn badges. Have "wilderness explorer" guides. Teach them the motto: "A wilderness explorer is a friend to all, be it bird or fish or tiny mole!"
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt >>I cannot tell you how many times I have come upon them meeting guests, who invariably cry out, "Look! It's Yogi and Boo Boo!"<< LOL!
Originally Posted By skinnerbox Vote me as part of the Ranger Woodlore and Humphrey crowd. I love those cartoons! (My fave is "Rugged Bear," in which Humphrey hides out in Donald Duck's cabin at the start of hunting season, posing as the bearskin rug in front of the fireplace.) These two classic Disney characters would be a perfect fit for the Trail.
Originally Posted By Yookeroo "It's obviously inspired by the Boy Scouts of America, and the BSA would be a great fit for a timeless american wilderness-related organization." Except for the homophobia.
Originally Posted By oc_dean The cave though is a bit interesting .. with that interactive feature inside. Be nice that remains.
Originally Posted By SafariRob Ranger Woodlore and Humphrey? Good idea. I could go for Chip and Dale or Donald Duck as well. Disney has plenty of classic material to draw from. My vote: Incorporate the Country Bears...somehow.
Originally Posted By Moon Waffle Funny, I'm an Eagle Scout and not a homophobe....what a concept, eh? I'm all for the Wilderness Explorer idea...that could be a lot of fun.
Originally Posted By Witches of Morva ORWEN: When us Cauldron girls were there in December of 2010, we saw Kenai and Koda. We hope they'll still have jobs after this newest change to their area. Otherwise they'll become homeless and have to walk the mean streets of Los Angeles pushing shopping carts around--just like poor Merlin has to do!!
