Originally Posted By danyoung >...it's nothing we haven't seen before - these are just two more lands based on a movie. I guess I'm just looking for something a little more innovative...< I'm not sure what could satisfy your desire. Everything in DL was based on something else. The novel idea was bringing all the themes together into a single environment. I'd think that, past the original earth-shattering ideas of the DL and WDW theme parks, a new area is going to be based on something - a concept, an era, or in this case a couple of movies. I'm not sure what else a theme park designer could do to make something different.
Originally Posted By mousermerf A new Epcot pavilion, a new Epcot world showcase pavilion.. that hasn't been done in a while.. oo.. one with a ride.. that hasn't been done in a really long time.. that'd be novel.
Originally Posted By danyoung I'd be all for that! (Whatdya know - me & mousermerf actually AGREE on something!)
Originally Posted By bobbelee9 <<If Nightastic worked for Disneyland, then it must work for...OOOH! That's right, it didn't really work for DL. I really wonder what the logic behind these decisions is. "Well, it looks like the Year of A Million Dreams isn't working out, so I think that means we should do it again next year." That makes sense!>> Another example of FerretAfros being wise beyond his years.
Originally Posted By plpeters70 <<I'm not sure what else a theme park designer could do to make something different.>> You're probably right, but I can always hope, right?!
Originally Posted By CarolinaDisneyDad I think plpeters is assuming these will be walk through lands without any innovations or new ride models. When I look at Epcot I am amazed at all the different ride modes. Mission Space, Test track, Ellens Energy, Soarin, all these are unique rides created from the ground up. While all may not be peoples favorites, every one is one of a kind innovation. It is this type of mind stimulating innovation that I think most Disney long time fans are looking for rather than just another already done rethemed attraction.
Originally Posted By MPierce >> I think plpeters is assuming these will be walk through lands without any innovations or new ride models. When I look at Epcot I am amazed at all the different ride modes. Mission Space, Test track, Ellens Energy, Soarin, all these are unique rides created from the ground up. While all may not be peoples favorites, every one is one of a kind innovation. It is this type of mind stimulating innovation that I think most Disney long time fans are looking for rather than just another already done rethemed attraction. << That's what all Disney fans are longing for CDD. The question now becomes will Disney give us that or will we be forced to settle for much less.
Originally Posted By Elefun I've seen pics and videos of the Potter park, and it looks fantastic. I had no real interest in it until I got a glimpse of the buildings and scenery. There's snow on the rooftops of Hogsmeade! The Hogwarts Express is a dead ringer for the one in the movies! And there's going to be a wand shop where the wand chooses you! I am so there. Stuff Disney and its Muppet push and its Princess takeover of Fantasyland. I know which park I'm going to this summer!
Originally Posted By Elefun Honestly, if Disney really wants to compete with Potter, it can proceed with the Beastly Kingdom portion of AK. Potter has unicorns and dragons, and BK could have them too, with the Disney flair. But NO, that wouldn't be as easy to merchandise as those friggin princesses...
