Originally Posted By vbdad55 <Isn't Siemens into cell phones? Suppose they like the placement of the wand, and instead turn it into a cellphone tower? (ducking....)< and this wouldn't be an improvement ?
Originally Posted By mickey_ring On the Siemens web site, they are cell phones, house phones, home appliances, Fujitsu computers and navigation systems for cars. That should make for an interesting post-ride area.
Originally Posted By arstogas One thing that absolutely SHOULD be revamped is the ride system, certainly. Hopefully there's money in the contract for this. That thing creaks, groans and tilts worse than Ted Kennedy. But I'd soup up the effects and rethink some of the visuals. There's a whole lot that could be done to make the art direction even more dramatic.
Originally Posted By Elderp "That thing creaks, groans and tilts worse than Ted Kennedy." lol priceless!
Originally Posted By ssWEDguy >> I do not like the sparkles on the top of SSE. Not needed and makes it look "cheap". << Another reason for the "sparkles" -- When the wand went up it pushed the overall height of SSE beyond 200 feet. I think SSE is about 185 without the wand. In Florida anything over 200 feet has to have a red aircraft warning light on top. Disney doesn't want a red light on top of the Castle, Tower, Everest, or SSE, so they all stay under 200. In the case of Tower it's close -- 199. But if the red light is placed in the tip of a wand, it can actually be part of the show. The other sparkles then help add to the overall effect. Pretty clever, actually.
Originally Posted By TDLFAN I thought much of the sparkle was gone after the hurricanes last year?? I never cared for it so I guess I will have to make a strenous effort to look up and see if there is any sparkle left. (Can you tell I walk into EPCOT looking down to avoid the embarrasment of seeing that tacky wand up above?)
Originally Posted By wahooskipper Dude, the answer is easier than you make it appear. If you don't like Disney anymore...don't go.
Originally Posted By TDLFAN Don't give me an "apologist" response because it will make me more avid in my feelings about it. "Apologists" never seem to get this fact: those of us who appear to be constantly negative about something, are actually the ones who care a lot about Disney and hold it accountable for their claim to "magical" experiences for all guests.
Originally Posted By wahooskipper I'm not apologizing for anything. I've worked for Disney. I understand the expectations placed on the parks by guests (many of which Disney created by being so strong out of the gate). But, just because you may not like something doesn't mean it isn't just find. So, you don't like the wand? So be it. I've seen thousands of people take pictures of themselves and family members with the wand in the background. I didn't like the fact that they put girls/women on Jungle Cruise. So what? Plenty of people tell me the gals make great skippers. I don't think the people who are constantly negative about something don't care. I just don't think they are creative and I certainly don't think they are worthy of giving much attention too. The people I work with who are constantly complaining are the one's who tend to get left out of important decisions.
Originally Posted By TDLFAN >>So, you don't like the wand? So be it. I've seen thousands of people take pictures of themselves and family members with the wand in the background.<< Could that be because there is no way to avoid it if you want your picture taken in front of Spaceship Earth??? God knows even I have posted a gazillion pics of SSE where the wand has managed to get in the shot. It's simply unavoidable... just like taking a picture of Cinderella Castle all dressed up for the happiest celebration.
Originally Posted By wahooskipper No, if you don't want a picture of the wand in the background of a SSE shot there are plenty of ways to do that.
Originally Posted By TDLFAN How? I can't think of anyway to capture all of SSE without the wand being there, unless you try PC magic to erase it...and I confess...I have no clue as to how to do this type of wizardry.
Originally Posted By wahooskipper Well, PC is the easiest way but I was thinking more of not getting the entire structure of SSE in the picture. Lots of people try to do that, which is fine, but then you lose whatever people you want to be included in the shot. For me, the people are more important than the structure so I will focus on them and get the bottom part of the structure in the picure...thus eliminating the wand...if you so choose.
Originally Posted By TDLFAN Correction: TDLFAN does not like the quality slip at WDW. It's two differnce things. If I didn't like WDW to some degree, I would not waste my time or money there... BTW...on my way to EPCOT and DTD tonight..see you then. maybe you can meet me for a cup of Beverly at EPCOT??? Enjoy these in the meantime: <a href="http://albums.photo.epson.com/j/AlbumList?u=4334673" target="_blank">http://albums.photo.epson.com/ j/AlbumList?u=4334673</a>
Originally Posted By Fe Maiden TDLFAN, I enjoyed the photos from DLP. Seeing the castle lit up, WOW! Osborne who?
Originally Posted By RoadTrip I think the wand is OK. I'm fine with it being there, I would be fine if they took it down. It doesn’t really impact my Epcot experience much one way or the other. At least it provides some variety. Now in addition to hundreds of pictures of "the ball and the fountain", I can accumulate hundreds of pictures of "the ball and the fountain and the wand". Change is good.
Originally Posted By TDLFAN Yes. Change is indeed good. Next year, book a trip to TDR instead and visit Japan... what an eye-opening treat that would be for anyone in the midwest.
