Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt "It's just that Disney has been seriously catering to the under 10 set with most things they do in Fantasyland." I hear what you're saying but (with the exception of the long gone 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea) hasn't Fantasyland always been this way? What bugs me is when Disney throws kid oriented stuff in every corner of their parks. I'm willing to give Fantasyland a pass since its has always been symbolic of Disney fairy tales. "Right now, adults can just watch their kids have fun in some of the new Fantasyland offerings, the can't really participate themselves." In one of the Belle clips I saw that adults are given props and cast in role play activities along with the kids. I, for one, cannot imagine doing this. LOL
Originally Posted By CuriousConstance I wouldn't ever do it. It'd be cute to see my kids do it though.
Originally Posted By sjhym333 I think it wouldn't be that big a deal if the MK had been getting more regular updates and new attractions. As a single experience it looks cute, though not really something I would ever do more than once.
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt "I think it wouldn't be that big a deal if the MK had been getting more regular updates and new attractions." Maybe if the New Fantasyland is a big hit they'll start revamping other parts of the park. One can always hope.
Originally Posted By Daannzzz Unfortunately I don't think that is how TDO thinks. It would be more :look at how successful this is. We don't need to do anything more for 10 years.
Originally Posted By TDLFAN >>Cory Disbrow, a columnist from Miceage, was able to preview Enchanted Tales With Belle and had this to say about the new attraction...<< I would not put much trust into what any "columnists" on any Disney fan forum website would have to say about anything since some of them are probably paid to say the right things that Disney Co wants them to say...or some of them are employed by Disney in some capacity and are biased. I trust more what the real fans have to say on the boards. >>I wouldn't ever do it. It'd be cute to see my kids do it though.<< Say no more. You just made the current crop of Imagineers very happy. This is why there is no substance in anything WDW does now a days, but it sure looks pretty. >>OK, well maaaaaaybeeee after a cocktail.<< Hans, were you trying to be funny? Because I find this to be a really SAD statement. When you need to turn to alcohol to enjoy anything new that WDW does, then maybe it's time to quit...disney that is? Go ahead, you still have time to quit since you will never be caught holding a cardboard prop playing a napkin in a preschool play, which is what Belle's Disenchanting Tales appears to be.
Originally Posted By jkayjs So there's no chance this will be open the end of Sept when we take the Grands so I guess I'll have to reserve my judgement till I actually see it. When I told my daughter that Snow White was gone she was to my surprise upset. She said a piece of her childhood was gone. Things they are a changing! BTW so very good to read your posts TDLFAN you have been missed.
Originally Posted By TMICHAEL Sorry, I don't get this venom. We all knew it was going to be geared to little kids. We all knew it was going to be a glorified meet and greet. From the looks of it, it looks pretty great for the kids and their parents. THAT is the demographic that TDO was going after and they hit it. Am I personally excited to see this? Nope. I wasn't excited by anything they announced in the first place. I PERSONALLY think it was all style and absolutely no substance. And I still think that. I love AA's and am very impressed with Wardrobe and Lumiere. But Will I ever take time out to see this in person? No again. The problem I have is that they themselves are making it out to be better than what it is. Those Disney Imagineer teaser "commercials" they are sending out to raise the interest level are sickening in their excitement over......nothing. It's almost laughable. BUT once again, this is being built for small kids with their mom and dad, and they will eat it up. Now, if they would have also announced something like Villain Mountain as a phase three E ticket, then I might have had a touch of interest. And this whole area would have had a much better balance of offerings.
Originally Posted By Witches of Morva ORDDU: You are the voice of reason here, TMICHAEL, duckling. Disney fans often forget that it's impossible to like EVERYTHING that the Disney theme parks have to offer. My sisters and I would never do Rock 'N Rollercoaster, for instance, but you don't see us complaining about it over and over again because we know that Disney tries to have a wide variety of attractions that will appeal to a wide variety of guests. We simply skip the attractions we don't like and still find plenty of other things to enjoy. ORWEN: Why can't everybody do that?
Originally Posted By Mickeymouseclub i don't think that is necessarily correct. It may sound like complaining but in reality we are discussing the past, present, and future of Disney resorts world-wide. Considering we ultimately "pay" for this we should be able to voice our opinions.
Originally Posted By tonyanton Exactly, I have no issue with what they are doing with the New Fantasyland. It looks great so far, a mix of offerings, etc. That said, one more actual dark ride (a la a revamp of the planned "Mickey's Mad House" from DL in the '70s) or a more major "mountain" coaster would have made this all feel more complete. I'm interested to see how the Mine coaster ends up. It would be great if it really is "E-ticket" quality.
Originally Posted By Witches of Morva ORDDU: I seriously doubt the Dwarf Coaster will be anything more than a glorified Barnstormer type of coaster. There doesn't seem to be enough room for a major Thunder Mountain type experience. Plus, this is meant for the little ducklings to enjoy so it can't be too intense for their little sakes.
Originally Posted By -em I was able to see this yesterday- Aesthetically its well done- The effect in Maurice's workshop was neat- The wardrobe and lumiere were nicely done. But the rest of it was IMO was sad. Once again (like Idol) we are making guests entertain each other and look rather silly doing it. Audience participation was at some points forced and only those people participating got to take pictures with Belle before she disappeared (and no autographs) so definitely not a 'meet and greet'.. It'll be interesting to see how long the 'props' last before they wear out and disappear. All in all I give it a 5 out of 10- Visually its nicely done but repeatability factor for me is almost zero. -em
Originally Posted By FerretAfros It sound like the Imagineers tried to do their best with the concept that they were given, but it's the concept itself that's just kind of lame. I think it will be really interesting to see how they rework the experience in the coming weeks/months/years, since it sounds like it's really not hitting the marks. Is there an online report anywhere of someone who has done it with their own kids? I wonder how their experience would compare >>It'll be interesting to see how long the 'props' last before they wear out and disappear.<< My guess is that they will be removed due to survey results before they have a chance to wear out. Either way, I give it a year, tops (which isn't a ton of time, considering that it doesn't even officially open for 2+ months)
Originally Posted By tonyanton I wonder if there is anyway they would be able to fit a B&B dark ride in that space...I know based on aerials that the roadway to the utilidoors is right up against the show buildings for this and the Be Our Guest Restaurant. It may have been better to have a ride here and just include Belle with the other princesses at the "Royal Hall" when it opens.
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt >>OK, well maaaaaaybeeee after a cocktail.<< "Hans, were you trying to be funny? Because I find this to be a really SAD statement." Obviously you take this stuff way more seriously than I do.
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt "We all knew it was going to be geared to little kids. We all knew it was going to be a glorified meet and greet. From the looks of it, it looks pretty great for the kids and their parents. THAT is the demographic that TDO was going after and they hit it." Bingo.
