Originally Posted By plpeters70 From that blueprint, it looks like the Carthay will be a decent size building. Certainly large enough for a small exhibition space, or a small show. Would be nice to see something there that ties the whole theme of the park together, like Spaceship Earth does at EPCOT. Obviously, it won't be an attraction on that scale, but they could do some modest little show that highlights the new direction the park is taking. Frankly, anything will be better than a shop!
Originally Posted By Ohana I heard that the Carthay Theater was going to run a new documentary called The John Lasseter Story to tie in all the new elements
Originally Posted By Dabob2 I've said it before, but I'd like to see a "Welcome to California" Center type thing here, with exhibits (like those in the Opera House) on the history and regions of California. That wouldn't be expensive, would tie the place together, and would provide a little of the infotainment that was one of the better aspects of early DCA that is slowly disappearing. They might even have a small theatre to show Golden Dreams for those who want to see it. But like the Opera House, you could just come in and see the exhibits and then leave if you wanted to; you wouldn't HAVE to see the film. I'm picturing a smaller theatre than the original GD theatre or Lincoln's, of course. More like Turtle Talk size.
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt "Would be nice to see something there that ties the whole theme of the park together, like Spaceship Earth does at EPCOT." You mean like Golden Dreams?
Originally Posted By plpeters70 <<You mean like Golden Dreams?>> I'd prefer something like the American Adventure, but I suppose they don't have room for that. But they could do a small stage show in that space with animatronics and video. But, what Golden Dreams really lacked was a post-show area - like Dabob's idea above. So that, once you see the movie, you have more to explore. Like the old EPCOT pavilions. I'm hoping they do something along those lines in the Carthay.
Originally Posted By TP2000 Yes, thanks for that blueprint Dug! If they do a theater presentation in there, they can certainly fit a cozy 100 seat theater space. The days of needing 500+ seat auditoriums at Disney parks are over, as not enough people are willing to sit through a theater show to justify big spaces like Lincoln has. Although I'm now kicking myself for cycling through all of the pictures at Dug's link and getting to a the "one-piece suit" picture at the very end. ;-)
Originally Posted By LuLu The outdoor queue to ITTBAB is very cute - but what purpose does it serve? It's just a long ramp down to the theater, no one ever waits in it, do they? Tho it is the site of the funniest exchange I've heard in DCA: She: This is so cute! He: It's where they filmed the movie. She: (dead serious) Really? So whenever we go by, DD and I have to say: IT'S WHERE THEY FILMED THE MOVIE!
Originally Posted By Disneyland55 I thought it was fuuny too, Ohana Dug, I didn't realize that EnginEARs Toys and Greetings From California are going to be "former."
Originally Posted By pitapan16 IT'S WHERE THEY FILMED THE MOVIE!" - What the.... They obviously were'nt from Hollywood, lol.
Originally Posted By CuriouserConstance You know it Ohana! Someday me, you, Hans, and Tasha are going to destroy one of the newly decorated DLH rooms together, LOL!
Originally Posted By CuriouserConstance I hope someone knows how to destroy a room because I'm usually so busy picking up after people that destroy rooms, I don't know how to destroy them myself
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt I wonder what will happen to the Bountiful Valley Farm mural: <a href="http://www.disneygeek.com/progress/dca_carsland/2010_10_08_IMG_6801.jpg" target="_blank">http://www.disneygeek.com/prog...6801.jpg</a>
Originally Posted By jmuboy It should remain as a part of Bugs Land. I am guessing some of those small planters a BV Farms features will return along the path to FFF once those CARSLand walls come down.
