Originally Posted By AutoPost This topic is for Discussion of: <a href="http://www.laughingplace.com/w/articles/2014/07/11/legends-of-fronterland-gold-rush-at-disneyland/" target="_blank"><b>7/11/14: Legends of Fronterland: Gold Rush at Disneyland</b></a>
Originally Posted By tashajilek I don't know why, but this seems a bit weird to me. It really isn't anything I would be interested in trying or think fits into Disneyland. I'm sure some people will enjoy it?
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt Im a bit shocked, but grateful, that its badsed on original characters and situations from the park and not the latest hit movie or TV show. Recently Disney has put rides on the backseat in its marketing, especially since the Show Your Disney Side campaign started. There's also been a noticeable shift in patk programming with a greater emphasis on interactivity and customizable experiences like MyMagic +, games, and elaborate character meet & greet venues. This new Frontierland thing seems to fit right into the trend.
Originally Posted By Dabob2 I'm not sure it's something I'd do with my limited only-every-so-often park visits, but it sounds like it could be fun for AP's. Of course, who knows - if word of mouth is good, I might even try it. I'm cool with them trying something different; sounds like it's unobtrusive to the guest who isn't interested in it, and possibly fun for those who want to do it. My only concern is: does it monopolize the Golden Horseshoe? Wasn't there supposed to be a new show for that venerable venue? I'd hate to lose it to game space.
Originally Posted By ni_teach I like the fact that Disney is trying to do something different. At the core these interactive attractions / events are not for everyone, but for annual pass holders and for people who come often it allows for some fun and a distinctive adventure for the day. I also like the fact that this is all interaction with people and not just video screens such as some of the games we have seen installed at WDW.
Originally Posted By Jim in Merced CA Definitely not my choice to do at Disneyland. Reminds me of those little craft corners they set up at California Adventure. No thank you!
Originally Posted By CuriousConstance I wish you'd stop talking about those little craft corners at DCA, Jim!
Originally Posted By Jim in Merced CA <I wish you'd stop talking about those little craft corners at DCA, Jim!> Why CC?
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt I honestly don't know remember the craft areas you're talking about Jim. Do you mean The Farm?
Originally Posted By Jim in Merced CA Shortly after DCA opened and people weren't showing up, management was scrambling for activities and things to do for the youngsters, so they set up very temporary craft kiosks where kids could color pictures with crayon or fold paper airplanes. (That last one was located in Condor Flats - get it?)
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt There were so many temporary things added and removed from DCA back then I don't remember it.
Originally Posted By Kar2oonMan The game looks like it would be fun to play if i were a local APer and got to go to the park multiple times a year. It'd be fun to do this with a large group who really got into character.
Originally Posted By CuriousConstance "Shortly after DCA opened and people weren't showing up, management was scrambling for activities and things to do for the youngsters, so they set up very temporary craft kiosks where kids could color pictures with crayon or fold paper airplanes." Stuff like this is always so much fun for my kids, but then when they are done coloring the page or folding the airplane they want to keep it forever and ever. So I'm stuck carrying it around for the rest of the day and then finding a permanent home for it for the rest of our lives. Maybe I just birthed a couple of horders. But I have to sneak throw things away a lot of the time. lol
Originally Posted By skinnerbox <<I honestly don't know remember the craft areas you're talking about Jim. Do you mean The Farm?>> Unfortunately, I do. He's referring to the good ol' days at Magic Mountain when they were an independent park, not part of any larger chain like Six Flags. Spillikin Corners was in the back upper portion of the park where Cyclone Bay is now.
