Originally Posted By libertysquare76 I visited MGM as then was when it opened as well and agree with most of the postings. I thought that The Magic of Disney Animation is a watered down version of the previous attraction featuring Robin Williams and allowing you to actually view the Disney animators at work. I used to anjoy that, also the Backstage Tour is a mere shadow of its former self thanks to the Motor Stunt Show. Would sacrifice that for some more movie making information (used to enjoy the whole scene with a Bee from Honey I shrunk the Kids). Seems like thrill rides are cheaper to make in terms of creative juices if not currency. its not like there aren't plenty of thrill rides, even in Orlando. Hopefully, if Star Tours is remodelled it won't look like the lame 'Jar Jar Binks' excuses that passed off as Star Wars films. GMR still enjoyable!
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 <<I dared the fanbois on a magical site to ask Jacobson to 'tear down this hat/pinshack' ... wonder if anyone will.>> <<In the same way that Eric wanted the wand gone he wants the hat gone too. It isn't a WDI call. It isn't Eric's fault that either of his temporary icons have lasted longer than he anticipated.>> I don't know I'd use the word 'fault' ... but Eric isn't stupid. He knows the mindset at TWDC today. Nothing is designed to be temporary. I don't know the particulars of the BAH, but I do know the wand was planned to be there for a decade minimally. I would guess they felt the hat would be there as long if not longer. It's just how WDW operates. That's the same type of reason why Mickey's Toontown Fair exists today ... why a Milennium Illumination show plays on a decade later ... why incredibly stale and tired shows and attractions go on and on ... So when Eric designed the monstrosity I am pretty certain he didn't think 'gee, what a lovely, magical hat. too bad it will be gone when this 12 (or was it 18 or 24?) month marketing campaign ends.'
Originally Posted By libertysquare76 am in agreement and would find that difficult as its such a good show
Originally Posted By dshyates While Illuminations was great in its day, with all the new technology available, a new show would be cool. To be honest, I find Illuminations a titch boring.
Originally Posted By leobloom I do, too. The globe just isn't big enough (or my vision isn't good enough) to warrant the attention given it during the show.
Originally Posted By yekcim <<I do, too. The globe just isn't big enough (or my vision isn't good enough) to warrant the attention given it during the show.>> Hmm. maybe someday the images will be projected from or on to all of the alucabond panels on Spaceship Earth. That would be big enough to see, I bet. I love IllumiNations, though!
Originally Posted By leemac << don't know I'd use the word 'fault' ... but Eric isn't stupid. He knows the mindset at TWDC today. Nothing is designed to be temporary. I don't know the particulars of the BAH, but I do know the wand was planned to be there for a decade minimally. I would guess they felt the hat would be there as long if not longer.>> Let me explain further - it is impossible to design those icons to be truly temporary - proper temporary structures just wouldn't hold up to the construction standards required in WDW. The wand was only meant to be in place for 18 months - I have numerous presentations that show that. Epcot Ops decided to keep the icon and I can't see how that is the fault of anyone at WDI. They design the structure and it is up to WDW management how they use it.
Originally Posted By Disneymom443 I think I understand what everyine is saying...but how did we go from studios 20th to Epcot?
Originally Posted By irishfan There is a great new article with early Art work for the studios at www.disneyandmore.blogspot.com Worth checking out.
