Originally Posted By danyoung >Golden Dreams is one of the most embarassing films disney has ever made...< Completely disagree. I enjoyed the film very much, but I do wish there had been more to the presentation than just Whoopi projected into masks a couple times. I tried to see it at least once a visit. I'm looking forward to seeing the new stuff that Disney has in mind, but I will miss Dreams.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo >>>Golden Dreams is one of the most embarassing films disney has ever made and it will be a very satisfying day for me when this autrocity is thrown out and forgotten and the facility repurposed for a lavish e-ticket based on the Little Mermaid. <<<< Could not disagree more. I think Golden Dreams is a wonderful presentation and I never have a dry eye after viewing it. I will miss it dearly. somehow, I cannot help but feel that a toon displacing this movie is really ripping the heart out of DCA.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo If they were saying, ok, we wil install Circle of Hands instead, then I would be very happy. But a toon based dark ride inspired by a highly overrated movie does not inspire me, quite the opposite.
Originally Posted By mawnck >>Golden Dreams is one of the most embarassing films disney has ever made<< Someone else who hasn't seen "The Boatniks."
Originally Posted By DLTheo I didn't see where anyone answered the original question - when is the show closing. Does anyone know its last day?
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Circle of Hands was the original attraction planned for that spot. It was going to be similar to Golden Dreams, but the big difference was that it was to be an AA laden attraction like the American Adventure. The American Adventure is my favorite attraction in all of Walt Disney World, and I like Golden Dreams, so to me, this would have been awesome.
Originally Posted By 1Gee1 Personally, I haven't gone to see it in recent visits, but I liked it and was quite moved by the montage at the end. That being said...If someone else had been in Whoopie's role, that would have been fine with me. Does anyone know...Are they going to try to make the theater similar to the Little Mermaid venue at WDW Disney Studios?
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo I really don't know why people don't like Whoopi, I think she is excellent!!!
Originally Posted By mmaus1962 I'm sorry, but I really like Golden Dreams. Aside from a nice place to go in the summer, I still tear up at the montage at the end. I enjoy Whoopi's presence in the film. Does it gloss over a *whole lot* of the problematic history of CA? Oh, you bet. I'm not stupid; I know what went on. But it's not meant to be a History Channel expose. It's purpose, in my opinion, is to very lightly document the positives. Call me a Pollyana.
Originally Posted By danyoung >Are they going to try to make the theater similar to the Little Mermaid venue at WDW Disney Studios?< From what I understand, the plan is to do a whole new ride, with your vehicle going above the "water" and then going down below for some scenes recreated from the movie. If it's anything like the 3D animation that they did a couple years back, it will be pretty spectacular!
Originally Posted By lesmisfan i too have to disagree and say that this film is wonderful. But everyone does have their own tastes but to each their own. I do like this film and it is well done, i mean it is an award winning film. I love the humour it has while still maintaining a serious tone as well. and the montage is awesome! i know some of us that know that attraction are sad to see it go.
Originally Posted By Hans Reinhardt It's not a perfect film, but the serious subject matter is the kind of thing that once made Disney parks unique. The best part? No one is trying to sell you anything. While I am certain that the Little Mermaid will be fun, I'm continually discouraged by Disney's shift towards pushing their franchises down our throats rather than creating memorable attractions that carry the themes at the parks. Disney is becoming less and less about story telling and more and more about experiential marketing.
Originally Posted By Hista98 yes, it won't be a show like the one at DHS. it will be an omnimover type dark ride. the theatre itself will be completley ripped out
Originally Posted By danyoung Will it be omnimover or more like the pirate ships in Pan? I thought it was a hanging ride system.
Originally Posted By mstaft Whoopi doesnt fit, imho, because she is too easily recognizable as a tv and film star. An excellent but no name actress would have been a better choice. For what she does, her "know it all" approach is one I find VERY annoying.
Originally Posted By Elderp "her "know it all" approach is one I find VERY annoying." I am confused. She is supposed to being playing Califia spirit of California. Shouldn't the spirit of California know everything? That Golden hands idea sounds like it would of been really cool, but I am sure it got nixed for expenses. DCA has always been the cheap park.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Dan - the original DLP design was hanging shells a la Peter Pan. The new design is an omnimover shell system similar to Nemo at the Living Seas.
