Originally Posted By AutoPost This topic is for Discussion of <a href="http://www.LaughingPlace.com/Latest.asp?I1=ID&I2=75864" target="_blank"><b>Latest: Sneak Peek as the Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh Reopens at Magic Kingdom</b></a> <p>The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh reopened today at the Magic Kingdom. As reported in the Disney Parks Blog not all the interactive elements are operating just yet but you can once again access the ride. Thanks to @DisFreakBrent for a sneak peek at some of the new sights along the queue.</p> <p>[[autopicture:20101119-pooh:tile]]</p>
Originally Posted By leobloom Anyone seen the Tigger "bouncing" pads they have in the queue? You gotta see the video of these things. I'm dying to know how they got by the Legal Department.
Originally Posted By leobloom Not sure how these little play areas are going to work in the queue. Seems a lot like the game stations in Space Mountain that either hold up the line or people just bypass. But I guess it'll look good. (Or sound annoying with all the noisemakers in the queue that people will be playing with.)
Originally Posted By bobbelee9 Noisemakers?? That doesn't sound good. Combine that with whining kids and cranky parents. Ugh
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer >>>Anyone seen the Tigger "bouncing" pads they have in the queue? You gotta see the video of these things. I'm dying to know how they got by the Legal Department.<<< Seriously. I wonder when those will be gone. LOL. >>>The wall of honey looks pretty cool.<<< And if you move all the honey, you see Pooh.... ...In his Safari outfit. It's so odd. :lol: And these new additions are wonderful. Really cool. If they do this with HM, but loose the obvious playfullness, and make it all sight gags and sound effects, it could be something quite spooky. I'm also thinking that Splash might get something like this. >>>Not sure how these little play areas are going to work in the queue. Seems a lot like the game stations in Space Mountain that either hold up the line or people just bypass. But I guess it'll look good. (Or sound annoying with all the noisemakers in the queue that people will be playing with.)<<< There are actual spaces in the line for people to get out and see the features. Works quite well.
Originally Posted By leobloom >> There are actual spaces in the line for people to get out and see the features. Works quite well. << How does that work? If you get out of line and see the features, do you cut back in line when you're done playing? You going to ask the boorish guests in line if you can cut in front of them? Is that what you mean, EE?
Originally Posted By Christi22222 Yes, very interested as to how that would work myself. Not sure I see anyone giving up their place so the kiddies can play! It's bad enough at the stoller turn out at the safari in AK. Those folks will block the line for the full time it takes them to organize their entire worldly possesions rather than let you by!
Originally Posted By Christi22222 I think I see. It's much like the Rapunzel meet and greet. Parents are expected to hold places in line while children play. Seems okay, but it's going to cause issues with supervision and the single parents of the littlest ones are going to scream. And my 12 year old is going to want to mess around in there and will be mad at me when I say no it's for little kids. lol!
Originally Posted By leobloom I think that's right, Christi. I guess the kids aren't expected to play with the features for more than a minute or two. So you keep someone in line as a placeholder (I guess?). I dunno, seems like it might be another example of WDI overthinking what the queue needs to accomplish and underthinking the execution of it. Have to wait and see how it turns out. But I do know that if they really wanted to improve the line, all they have to do is remove Fastpass. Without FP, the line actually moves fairly swiftly. But with Fastpass, the stand-by line moves at a painful (PAINFUL) snail's pace.
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer >>>How does that work? If you get out of line and see the features, do you cut back in line when you're done playing? You going to ask the boorish guests in line if you can cut in front of them? Is that what you mean, EE?<<<< I have not seen it first hand, but I am assuming, that there is enough time to see the "effect", and still follow the queue.
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer >>>And my 12 year old is going to want to mess around in there and will be mad at me when I say no it's for little kids. lol!<<<< Heck, I want to test some of them in Dec.
Originally Posted By Christi22222 >>seems like it might be another example of WDI overthinking what the queue needs to accomplish and underthinking the execution of it.<< >>But I do know that if they really wanted to improve the line, all they have to do is remove Fastpass. Without FP, the line actually moves fairly swiftly. But with Fastpass, the stand-by line moves at a painful (PAINFUL) snail's pace.<< Agreed and agreed!! Lines are part of the deal. Sure people complain, but oh well. Quit complicating a avery uncomplicated concept. Why does everyone think there is a shortcut?
Originally Posted By Christi22222 >>Heck, I want to test some of them in Dec. << Now we have to meet sometime so you can play with my son. lol! He likes legos, too.
Originally Posted By The Duck If anyone hasn't seen the video yet, here's the link. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DsBpzgIKhHs" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v...pzgIKhHs</a> I'm wondering about those Tigger bouncing pads too. Time will tell...
Originally Posted By FerretAfros Those look a whole lot bouncier than I was expecing. I definitely see them becoming a problem very soon. If we can't have a sidewalk without a fence into the adjacent patch of grass, why do they think that we will behave well enough for this? And the watermellon drums and squeaky turnips look cute in concept, but will get very old far before you ever get through the queue. At least at most of the noise-making-areas around WDW, there aren't any CMs that have to stand there. I feel really bad for the folks working this attraction. On the brightside, it is a lot prettier than what was there before. We still haven't really seen anything from the indoor portion (I assume it's the same?), but the outside part looks great!
Originally Posted By dennis-in-ct I am really impressed ... Great job !!! If this is a sneak peak into the future charm of the new fantasyland makeover - I am getting very excited. It's about time MK got this type of attention. Wow indeed I am regaining some faith
