Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt You know what? I think I saw him when I was Hollywood last weekend!
Originally Posted By Witches of Morva ORWEN: And you didn't pick up or at least toss him some coins for food? Please tell me you showed him some compassion!!!
Originally Posted By Yookeroo "Funny, I'm an Eagle Scout and not a homophobe....what a concept, eh?" I'm excited for you. Doesn't prevent the organization from being homophobic.
Originally Posted By EighthDwarf <<Doesn't prevent the organization from being homophobic.>> The organization isn't homophobic, it is lawsuitaphobic. They don't want gay male leaders going on campouts with young boys for the exact same reason girl scouts don't want hetero male leaders taking young girls out camping. The sad truth is there are adults (gay or straight) into young folk. Here's a link to a recent $29 Million lawsuit against BSA, which, if you know anything about the Mormon overlay within the organization, should make it pretty obvious it was the Mormon Church's fault, not BSA's. But this is the type of thing they want to avoid at all costs. Can you blame them? <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/04/01/boy-scouts-of-america-por_n_522667.html" target="_blank">http://www.huffingtonpost.com/...667.html</a>
Originally Posted By Dabob2 Don't want to make this a WE topic, but the BSA doesn't allow gay teens to join either, and kicks you out if they find out. Girl scouts, on the other hand, has no problem with gay members or leaders (and they have campouts too). Just sayin'. Now some individual troops don't have a problem, and welcome everyone. But official BSA policy is "no gays," including the scouts themselves. I don't see how that's not homophobic.
Originally Posted By Socrates Don't they also not allow atheists? Socrates "The unexamined life is not worth living."
Originally Posted By tashajilek I just tried the challenge for the first time a few days ago. I really think it is a waste of space and would like to see something else in that space.
Originally Posted By Nobody ^^ Because they wobble, but don't fall down? (Oh, I guess I'm mixed up again. Never mind.)
Originally Posted By ADMIN <font color="#FF0000">Message removed by an administrator. <a href="MsgBoard-Rules.asp" target="_blank">Click here</a> for the LaughingPlace.com Community Standards.</font>
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt It looks like Al was right - again: <a href="http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2011/06/new-characters-coming-to-disney-california-adventure-park/?CMP=SOC-WDWFY11WDW_SocMedFBJK010009" target="_blank">http://disneyparks.disney.go.c...JK010009</a>
Originally Posted By oodelally uh we need more pixar in the disney parks like we need a hole in our heads. whats next lassetter? re themeing goofys sky school as the new planes dvd? maybe the tower of terror will now be like the end of toy story 3 where they almost get in the furnace? if DCA becomes pixar land, i will no longer be buying parkhopper tickets
Originally Posted By TP2000 That'll show 'em! I'd rather they put in movie overlays from fresh and popular movies than aging and rather unsuccesful movies. Otherwise you get... Escape To With Mountain Challenge Trail or Herbie Goes To Monte Carlo Coaster or Pete's Dragon Wharf Food Court or The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes Innoventions
Originally Posted By DlandDug Love the Wilderness Explorer overlay! But I am more excited that Phineas and Ferb are coming. (So sad they aren't Pixar, though. May be that would get a few more people to promise not to come...!)
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt I think so too, even though I'm exasperated with all the character stuff. It's a good compromise since I'd hate to see the Challenge Trail removed - it's fun for kids and very well designed.
Originally Posted By CuriousConstance I'm going to see it next time, we've never made it back there yet. I think it was closed last time we went.
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt I think you and the kids will enjoy it. Be sure to go up to the ranger station. If I ever make it to there with you and Tasha I'll challenge you two to a rock climbing contest!
Originally Posted By FerretAfros I'm a little concerned about this, but only a little. Brother Bear fit the area so well, that it's almost surprising to me that RCCC ever existed without it. Watching the movie (extremely underrated, IMO), you instantly imagine yourself in a woodsy area, just like when youre in RCCC. The overlay was tastefully done (I never saw the show, so I can't comment on that), and just seemed to work. No, the film didn't hit it big at the box office or DVD sales, but it did a respectable job. I can see the Wilderness Explorer thing working too, however it will just seem less natural to me. Instead of being in the same area that the film took place (yes, I realize the era in the park is completley different than in Brother Bear), it's an idea from the film extrapolated into an existing setting. Some of the best attractions take an idea from the films, and run on that tangent (Mr Toad and Peter Pan), so I could see this working very well. I will be interested to see how they work Dug in, since he doesn't seem like quite as natural of a fit. It will also be fun to earn the different merrit badges and try to collect them all. I'm disappointed that they're removing such a seamless tie-in for one that seems like a little too much Pixar in an already Pixar-heavy park, but it does seem like it will be well done. On the other hand, I'm really looking forward to Phineas and Ferb! Any ideas where the show will take place? I'm guessing on the HPB stage, since it already has the DJ setup? There are so may ways that the show could go that it will be really interesting to see how it ends up. And will there also be meet and greets? The AP newsletter, while lacking in almost every other facet, did mention that guests would be able to meet them, but it may have just meant that you can see them in the show...
