Originally Posted By jmuboy Does the HK DL version of the SB Castle has the space to accomodate the SB walk through in DL in CA?
Originally Posted By Witches of Morva ORWEN: From what we've read, yes! ORDDU: They would still have to make some modifications to one of the outdoor balconies and enclose it for weather protection--as Walt did with the original castle in Anaheim. But someone had written an article back when HKDL first opened, claiming that the Hong Kong castle had been built with the idea of something being done with its interior--possibly a walk thru or maybe even something totally different.
Originally Posted By Malin I think it was possibly Tales from the LaughingPlace Magazine which mention that space within the Castle was available. I think it may have been during issue 4. Which was dedicated to the opening of the park. After seeing the recently re opened Sleeping Beauty Castle walkthrough at Disneyland. I would love to see this classic story re told to a new audience. Would make a nice 5th Anniversary gift.
Originally Posted By Witches of Morva ORWEN: So I guess it's just a matter of whether or not they're willing to spend the money for something inside Aurora's house. Hopefully they'll do something nice inside soon.
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 <<Yup - it is a carbon copy of DL's castle down to the last brick.>> Was there ever any talk of putting an attraction, food locale or retail inside at any point? Don't recall that ever being mentioned unlike many elements that were dropped from the park. ~Spirited DLR Musings: Now appearing in a LP near you!~
Originally Posted By Witches of Morva ORDDU: We refer you to post #2, Spirit, which you must have skipped over.
Originally Posted By leemac <<Was there ever any talk of putting an attraction, food locale or retail inside at any point?>> Nope - it was nixed early by management using the same rationale as for the lack of dark rides - a lack of appreciation for Disney characters in HK/China. Maybe once the new portfolio leader is in place they may decide to revisit the space.
Originally Posted By Witches of Morva ORDDU: In order to nix it, they had to talk about it, first, right? And that was the question. It WAS talked about as we had read by someone--possiby right here on Laughing Place--before the decision was made to just let the castle sit there like any empty shell.
Originally Posted By jmuboy I think a copy of the DL SB Walk Through should be opened them. A perfect little add on to this park.
Originally Posted By Witches of Morva ORDDU: It seems really stupid of those who decided against certain character based attractions for HKDL--especially in Fantasyland--based on the misguided idea that Disney characters weren't wanted at this park. Let's see what the proof in the pudding is... ORWEN: Yeah, because we've been reading that the Winnie the Pooh Dark Ride is about the most popular attraction in the park--even more popular than Space Mountain! That ought to tell them that the Disney characters ARE popular over there no matter what the management people wanna' think or say! ORDDU: Plus they have parades with Disney characters in them that seem to be popular enough. Two stage shows that are character based, as well, so when are they going to wake up and smell the coffee and stop denying that it would be perfectly appropriate and even DESIRED that Fantasyland have more attractions based on the Disney characters? ORWEN: It seems to work in all the other Disney theme parks, after all! Let's hope they start realizing this in Hong Kong too!
Originally Posted By Bob Paris 1 Something tells me it's the same thinking behind the decision to theme a new section at DAK along the lines of a cheap roadside carnival. (Disney Exec): "But LOOK! We have AUTHENTICALLY THEMED cheap-looking carnie rides and atmosphere!" And the emperor's backside is feeling the draft behind that expensive invisible silk.
