Originally Posted By Witches of Morva ORWEN: Thank you ever so much for your help. We figured if anybody knew the answer it would be you. Us cauldron girls will be anxiously awaiting more of your input.
Originally Posted By DlandDug >>Are you talking about the structures on the piers like the dance halls etc. or those at the entrance to the piers?<< It's the heavily decorated structures that held attractions, mostly. At American pleasure piers. Like these: <a href="http://www.captainbob.8k.com/images/coney_island_luna_dragon_gourge_67b_postcard.jpg" target="_blank">http://www.captainbob.8k.com/i...card.jpg</a> <a href="http://www.captainbob.8k.com/images/coney_freaks_and_leaving-b_63_kb.jpg" target="_blank">http://www.captainbob.8k.com/i...3_kb.jpg</a> <a href="http://www.captainbob.8k.com/images/coney_island_dreamland_69kb_entrance.jpg" target="_blank">http://www.captainbob.8k.com/i...ance.jpg</a> <a href="http://www.captainbob.8k.com/images/coney_johnstown_flood_enhanced.jpg" target="_blank">http://www.captainbob.8k.com/i...nced.jpg</a> <a href="http://www.captainbob.8k.com/images/coney_luna_park_water.jpg" target="_blank">http://www.captainbob.8k.com/i...ater.jpg</a> <a href="http://www.captainbob.8k.com/images/coney_a1_41kb_luna_park.jpg" target="_blank">http://www.captainbob.8k.com/i...park.jpg</a> <a href="http://www.captainbob.8k.com/images/coney_island_dreamland_56kb.jpg" target="_blank">http://www.captainbob.8k.com/i...56kb.jpg</a> You get the drift. Guileless, architecturally inept, but with an undeniable allure.
Originally Posted By leemac ^^ None of the links worked for me but I know Coney Island well enough. However Luna Park's frontage was designed to be seen at night - it was undeniably gaudy during the day. Same for Dreamland. I just can't see TLM structure in the same light. I'd have been happier if they had gone all out to create something as grandiose and decedent as Dreamland. If they wanted a "20th century aquarium" perhaps they should have based it on the worst architectural monstrosity there is: <a href="http://www.c7a.com/work/new-england-aquarium" target="_blank">http://www.c7a.com/work/new-en...aquarium</a> Perfect example of the concrete obsession in the '60s. NB - I should add that I love the NEA - internally it remains one of the finest aquariums in the world. It was revolutionary - it just has a nasty skin which is a tremendous shame as it has such prime waterfront land in Beantown.
Originally Posted By leemac <<Same for Dreamland.>> I missed something out there. Dreamland wasn't as light-obsessed as Luna Park's facade but it had a host of oversized and gaudy structures like Creation, Bostock Arena and the Wonderful Illusions building. I guess you could throw in the Venetian gondolas for good measure. The whole place was so over the top that it just seemed to work architecturally - although far from seamless. As I said - I just don't see TLM building at DCA like that - it doesn't have the same level of detail or obsessiveness that existed in those trolley parks and on the piers. Rant over - I probably take it way too seriously for my own health. It is just that building rankles me something chronic.
Originally Posted By gurgitoy2 On the Indy queue. I also wish they still had the decoder cards. They sure didn't last long. But, now with everyone having access to smartphones, I don't see why Disney couldn't just have an app with the decoder. Either set up a QR code with the link, or advertise it on the maps or signage. It certainly would not require a CM out front handing out paper cards.
Originally Posted By gurgitoy2 Because now, that code goes unnoticed by guests because there is no way for them to quickly translate.
Originally Posted By phruby It would be even cooler if they made the app that could decode it for you via the phone's built in camera.
