Originally Posted By karlg A) They could make the front of the car out of a bendable plastic and have a guy inside work the mouth like a Muppet (and Disney now owns the Muppets). B) They could have the kid put the book under the front wheel and a the car could have a stamp put a tire print signature in the book. This would seem to meet all the criteria for a "Meet and Greet." But otherwise I agree with the general consensus that it was Pixar’s weakest film to date. It was Doc Hollywood plot (with Michael J. Fox, 1991), but done with car’s. Way too predictable.
Originally Posted By ni_teach > No, I don't think so. You can't hug a car, and nor can a car sign its autograph. You never heard of a tread mark? ....lol
Originally Posted By DrShrinker Anyone remember KITT the car at Universal Studios in the '80s? An employee in a (partially) hidden building behind the car would see who was talking to the car and respond into a microphone so that the car itself seemed to be talking. Great effect until the age of 12 or so.
Originally Posted By DlandDug I remember KITT. The same idea could work with the Cars. If they could get moving eyes and lips, it would be an outstanding little presentation.
Originally Posted By lasvegasgirl the kids and I saw the movie.... we thought it was good !! "predictable" or not, it still has what people are looking for in a good family film. There will always be those who can not be pleased........ from what I have read on reviews and friends who have seen it, a lot of people really like the film. A success !!!
Originally Posted By lasvegasgirl and yes.... as to post # 41..... kids DO hug the trash can.... mine included !! A car would be no different ! I agree with you !!
Originally Posted By Hans Reinhardt Has anyone seen the artwork for the new Pixar section at DSP? It features a mini-Radiator Springs area. <a href="http://www.miceage.com/guest/gu061306a.htm" target="_blank">http://www.miceage.com/guest/g u061306a.htm</a> Hopefully this WON'T be coming to DCA.
Originally Posted By woody >><a href="http://www.miceage.com/guest/g" target="_blank">http://www.miceage.com/guest/g</a> u061306a.htm >>Hopefully this WON'T be coming to DCA. From the link... "the park looks and feels like a parking lot." It is DCA Junior.
Originally Posted By Hans Reinhardt DSP is not even close to DCA. That park does, indeed, feel and look like a parking lot. No lie.
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 DCA is truly a world class entertainment venture when compared with DSP. After visiting recently, all I could think is 'Who the hell could have possibly concluded this was a good idea?'
Originally Posted By woody DCA feels like a parking lot. The only place it doesn't is in Grizzly Rapids.
Originally Posted By BrigmanMT 2 But I bet he's been to a parking lot, so what's the big deal? Radiator Springs would be ugly without the mountains and surrounding landscape, this type of environemnt can not be captured in an outdoor space at the California Adventure, especially when many of the site lines of this area are dictate by the views from the Paradise Pier hotel and the Grand Californian. This would look spectacular in a very well lit dark ride, all times of the day could be captured as the light lingers and illuminates the rock landscape and surrounding foiliage. This would be a fantastic indoor darkride with one of a kind audio animatronics representing the cars. A dual track system would allow the cruising sequence of the film to be captured perfectly, admidst the neon and the stars and everything. This would also allow for fantastic drag racing sequences. If there is an attraction I would hope that they dump the NASCAR (asphalt, chainlink fences, and steel bleachers look ugly in every environment). The vehicle could be part of a tour service that the town citizens have started, with the car providing its own narration (each vehicle has a different voice and personality). The environment could be experienced by the guests in the walkways by some type of transitional form. Perhaps a small bend in the road could lead to a tunnel that allows the guests on the walkway to see several scenes of the town, the queue, and a race strip. A store and small snack shop could be contained within this stretch of the path. The downside of any development in this area is still the views from the hotels. The current outdoor attractions in this area may be ugly, but they are completely visible from the hotels. However, I do not feel that the hotels should affect park design, that was a big enough problem when the park opened. The cars would exit the building at one point and provide an elevated view of Paradise pier, perhaps some rocky cliffs and this shot of the vehicles would be enough to satisfy the hotel guests. Thematically this exiting could be the very begginning of the attraction. Guests board the tours at a small booth on the side of the highway (under a huge billboard advertising historic Route 66 and Radiator Springs. The tour cars take the flyby past Paradise Pier before exiting on Route 66 right through the downtown of Radiator Springs. This attraction could only work indoors, and it could only work if all of the individual actors return to provide new dialouge for their characters. The movie may not have been the best, but it was a solid picture, and this was the most impressive cast to date. Hopefully Pixar doesn't fall into the dreamworks rut of picking names first and story later, but I dont think there is a chance that could happen.
Originally Posted By BrigmanMT 2 The only problem is a tour of Radiator Springs sounds offly similar to a taxi cab ride through Monstropolis. The difference will be in the lighting effects (monsters is all during night time), the tone (monsters has a lot of chaos and some things that can be seen as scary), and the animation (monsters figures can not even be classified as audio animatronics).
Originally Posted By Hans Reinhardt Whatever happens, I hope the tide of Pixar and movie themed additions that are overwhelming DL and DCA will slow down soon.
Originally Posted By planodisney How does walking from the entrance of HPB to Monsters, or eating lunch in the vineyard or on the Wharf make you feel like you are in a parking lot?
Originally Posted By FerretAfros "The only problem is a tour of Radiator Springs sounds offly similar to a taxi cab ride through Monstropolis." So does following a little girl through the woods as she runs away and following a little puppet through the countryside as he runs away. And following a Toad as he drives through the countryside. And following a little girl who got lost in the countryside and fell down a rabbit hole. All of the Fantasyland attractions pretty much have the same story to them, yet each has its own look that allows it to be popular by itself. I really don't think that Monsters and Cars look enough alike for this to be a problem.
