Originally Posted By DlandDug >>Doug, I actually don't think that pic looks to bad.<< Well, of course not...
Originally Posted By dshyates Well, you are talking the difference between the final break run of a kiddie coaster compared to the first 30 seconds of a MAJOR E-Ticket. And no, I don't think that picture looks to bad. But I also don't mind Barnstormer or Gadget's. Mullholland bothered me a bit....ok a lot.
Originally Posted By DlandDug >>Just this past Sat. I stood in that exact same spot taking pics but I must of gotten a bit turned around.<< Turned around? I hope you didn't wrench your back! I wasn't quite in the same spot, but I did get a pretty amazing photo of "fantastic theming" myself: <a href="http://i325.photobucket.com/albums/k375/newdug/0812001859.jpg" target="_blank">http://i325.photobucket.com/al...1859.jpg</a> (And I truly meant it when I said to be careful what you start up...)
Originally Posted By dshyates OK, I got a funny one: <a href="http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/7507/ioaoldtown109.jpg" target="_blank">http://img231.imageshack.us/im...n109.jpg</a> And here is a pretty good shot of the show building: <a href="http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/9977/ioaoldtown113.jpg" target="_blank">http://img8.imageshack.us/img8...n113.jpg</a>
Originally Posted By leobloom Comparing Everest, its park's headlining attraction, to that C-ticket Potter kid's coaster. Grasping at straws. But, you know, if you dig Everest and its lush landscaping and one and a half show scenes, that's ok.
Originally Posted By dshyates Sorry, linked the wrong picture. Here is the show building: <a href="http://img823.imageshack.us/img823/7029/ioaoldtown122.jpg" target="_blank">http://img823.imageshack.us/im...n122.jpg</a>
Originally Posted By dshyates Actually neither of them are photoshopped or edited in any way. Straight from the camera.
Originally Posted By DlandDug >>Comparing Everest, its park's headlining attraction, to that C-ticket Potter kid's coaster.<< No, we are discussing theming, and comparative lack of same, in attractions. And do you really mean to say that one of three of WWoHP's attractions is a poorly themed C-ticket kiddie coaster? >>Grasping at straws.<< Mote and beam, actually. Look it up.
Originally Posted By DlandDug >>Actually neither of them are photoshopped or edited in any way. Straight from the camera.<< Yes, I know. I was trying to keep this light. Probably not possible in the highly charged atmosphere here...
Originally Posted By HokieSkipper <<And do you really mean to say that one of three of WWoHP's attractions is a poorly themed C-ticket kiddie coaster? >> Where has anyone said differently? And for the record, i don't have a problem with Hippogryff. The area it's in is charming. Just like I never had a problem with Barnstormer, and always found it to be a cute little ride. However, I do have a problem with Everest's barebones theming considering the hype surrounding the attraction and how "revolutionary" it's supposed to be.
Originally Posted By dshyates FotH isn't poorly themed, but I will agree that the final break run isn't the best place to get a picture. Actually I think the themeing is very well done. Hagrid's Hut, the load station and the hippogriff AA are very well done.
Originally Posted By HokieSkipper <<FotH isn't poorly themed, but I will agree that the final break run isn't the best place to get a picture. Actually I think the themeing is very well done. Hagrid's Hut, the load station and the hippogriff AA are very well done.>> I agree.
Originally Posted By leobloom >> And do you really mean to say that one of three of WWoHP's attractions is a poorly themed C-ticket kiddie coaster? << I didn't ride it, but that's the impression I got from walking past it. Not a big deal to me when you've got *one of the best* attractions in Orlando across the street from it.
Originally Posted By DlandDug For the record, I find Flight of the Hippogriff to be quite charming. I especially like the beautifully themed "wicker" ride vehicles. I also find WWoHP to be beautifully themed-- an amazing accomplishment. But theming can be "shown up" for just about anything, if one is determined enough.
Originally Posted By HokieSkipper <<But theming can be "shown up" for just about anything, if one is determined enough.>> True, but comparing Expedition Everest and Flight of the Hippogryff is a pretty huge stretch, and really isn't a valid argument at all.
Originally Posted By DlandDug >>...comparing Expedition Everest and Flight of the Hippogryff is a pretty huge stretch, and really isn't a valid argument at all.<< Well of course.
Originally Posted By DlandDug That's why I went on to provide this one: <a href="http://i325.photobucket.com/al...1859.jpg" target="_blank">http://i325.photobucket.com/al...1859.jpg</a> (Along with the admonition to be careful what you start up.)
Originally Posted By DlandDug <a href="http://i325.photobucket.com/albums/k375/newdug/0812001859.jpg" target="_blank">http://i325.photobucket.com/al...1859.jpg</a> This one.
Originally Posted By dshyates For some reason that one isn't showing up. Is it the one of the backside of the show building taken from Jurassic Park?
