Originally Posted By vbdad55 a systematic attempt to overthrow or undermine a government or political system by persons working secretly from within - subversive. so what Commie AA's in Small World taking over at night ? Suvivalist groups living back in Tom Sawyer's Island ? Astro Orbit ships flying reconnaisance missions over Southern Florida after hours? ah, that explains why the subs are gone ;-)
Originally Posted By Mickeymouseclub excuse me but I did not hear the dog howl but did hear lightening flashing now as I stood in line. I miss hearing the dog howl it could even be heard at the Grand Californian and Poly beachfront. Quote the raven Nevermore...
Originally Posted By RoadTrip Well, I guess there's the Overtakers and all, but I always thought the Kingdom Keepers series was fiction. Who knew?
Originally Posted By Kar2oonMan Top Five Subversive Magic Kingdom Elements Through the Years: 5. Mike Fink Keelboats and Insider Trading Schemes 4. Tiki Room: Down with The Establishment 3. It's a Small New World Order 2. Dole Whips 1. Main Street Senate Omnibus Bill
Originally Posted By Jim in Merced CA My experience with 'Alien Encounter' was so bizarre... Here's my recollection. They locked us in to those former 'Mission to Mars' seats, the lights went out, everybody was screaming bloody murder. Water sprayed in my face, somebody with a flashlight walked around the grid above us, then the lights came on and we left.
Originally Posted By plpeters70 LOL, Jim - that sounds about right! But I have to say, I always really enjoyed Alien Encounter - especially every ride after the first time. It was always kind of fun to listen to everyone freak out in there - especially those who obviously didn't know what they were in for! I also always felt that the whole attraction was just really well designed. Especially the way they slowly established the dark mood of the show. It started off all nice and happy, with what seems to be an interesting demo of the new teleportation technology, and that cute alien they had for the demonstration was adorable. But then that creepy robot voiced by Tim Curry shows up, and suddenly that cute alien is basically killed, and from that point on things just got out of control! Dark, sure - but also a lot of fun!!
Originally Posted By RoadTrip <<But I have to say, I always really enjoyed Alien Encounter - especially every ride after the first time.>> It was the opposite for me. Although I hated what it was doing for my daughter, I found it to be a totally unique experience. The first time. After that it was a one trick pony, and once you knew what that trick was it was a total and complete bore. For me it was like the movie Signs... terrifying the first time and a yawner the second time around. Water. Crud… the old Wicked Witch of the West trick.
Originally Posted By Tony C It was especially fun seeing my cousin getting his step-daughter who was six at the time to go on AE, that didn't go well.
Originally Posted By HMButler79 Really people? Let's see. Toad-reckless driving, Winkie's pub (nude lady, busty bar girl, alcohol), gun fights, HELL. The original Snow White, self explnatory. 20K-mysterious, semi-creepy. Mansion-Pre-interactivty. Alien Encounter-self explanatory, Timekeepr-irreverant humor. Original Pirates chase scene.
Originally Posted By HokieSkipper ^^^Dude, I agree with what you're saying, but you need to chill and not attack people.
Originally Posted By RoadTrip Although I get your point, you clearly don't get mine. Reckless driving and a naked lady are ENTIRELY different from the terror inspired by Alien Encounter. The mild fear factor in the HM and Snow White don't even come close. Has Disney always been squeaky clean? Heck no... they aren't auctioning off the women in Pirates to be some guy's housekeeper. But not squeaky clean and terror inducing are entirely different things.
Originally Posted By Jim in Merced CA Roadtrip -- I agree with you. 'Alien Encounter' did seem out of place at The Magic Kingdom, and could have worked better at Disney-MGM. And, it's one of the worst Disney theme park shows Ive ever experienced. And by that I mean, bad. And that includes Superstar Limo
Originally Posted By Manfried I really wish people would lighten up about changes and just enjoy something new? The queue is really kind of fun.
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 <<But regarding this specific quote, I 100% totally agree. But I'll go one further - why on Earth can't folks TALK to the people they are actually with? Seriously? You'd rather text someone who isn't there, than SPEAK to the person next to you!! And we wonder why civility is declining in our society? Geez, I'm not even asking for folks to talk to strangers, which can be fun too. ---- even better yet Christi --I remember the days when real fun was talking to the people around you in line-- you never knew where they were from, and sometimes it was cool to just chat with someone you'll never see again in your life. However today- you'd text them if they were standing next to you...and tweets- texting for morons>> I don't really have much to add. I just so agree with that. Talking and meeting people from around the country (and planet) was always a little extra MAGIC of being at WDW. But now you get far less of that because of STUPID PHONES. I am not against technology at all. About to make my first iPad plunge. But, rest assured, I'll never be hanging in a theme park with it. They say technology brings us together and it does in some great important ways (like knowing almost immediately that my friends in Tokyo were safe after the quake) ... but it also creates a great distance in people when they become addicted to the tech and forget the best times with friends will always be with them in person (or even phone ... or dare I say? skype). But seriously, folks, put your effing phones away when at WDW and just enjoy the place. Or stay home, give me your money and I'll enjoy it for you ... and even write you an entertaining report when I return
Originally Posted By CuriouserConstance "Oh, no! Not at all. LOL. I like Constance. The poster, that is. *waves*" *fist bump*
Originally Posted By Tony C I finally got to see the photos and video and have to say, that's what's getting people in a tizzy?
Originally Posted By Mr X ***like knowing almost immediately that my friends in Tokyo were safe after the quake*** AND being able to talk to friends and family from the affected zone, both to reassure them and also just to have a chance to chat, vent, whatever.
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer >>>Really people? Let's see. Toad-reckless driving, Winkie's pub (nude lady, busty bar girl, alcohol), gun fights, HELL. The original Snow White, self explnatory. 20K-mysterious, semi-creepy. Mansion-Pre-interactivty. Alien Encounter-self explanatory, Timekeepr-irreverant humor. Original Pirates chase scene.<<< Not to mention there is a tavern/alcohol mentioned in 5 out of the 6 lands in MK.
