Originally Posted By Admin This topic is for Discussion of <a href="http://www.LaughingPlace.com/Latest.asp?I1=ID&I2=2910" target="_blank">Latest: Toy Story Mania Sneak Peek for Walt Disney</a>
Originally Posted By Doobie Walt Disney World Passholders are invited to experience Toy Story Mania! - a brand-new attraction inspired by Disney-Pixar's Toy Story films - during a sneak peek Saturday, May 10 through Monday, May 12. To be admitted you will need present your valid Walt Disney World Annual Pass and photo id. This event is during the preview period so the attraction may experience downtimes during these days. Also these dates are subject to change. Visit the official site for more details.
Originally Posted By bobbelee9 Do you know yet about a real opening date? I have an AP, but the grandchildren don't and they'll be there May 27th.
Originally Posted By mickeyboy43 Ive heard that its pretty intense for even a seasoned gamer to concentrate on everything at once
Originally Posted By leobloom Al Lutz's report today makes it sound like TSM is going to be inducing seizures. Can't wait! Another WDI classic! Classic screw-up, that is.
Originally Posted By WilliamK99 Al Lutz's report today makes it sound like TSM is going to be inducing seizures. Can't wait! Another WDI classic! Classic screw-up, that is.<< Let's keep on slamming Disney before the finished product is revealed....
Originally Posted By Doobie Why is your comment any less serious? People are discussing what appears to be excitement over this new attraction and you've come in to slam it, and then you accuse them of being too serious? I know there are several topics here where TSM has been discussed from a critical point of view. Why can't there be one where people who are just interested in it can talk about it? Not every topic has to be a debate, does it?
Originally Posted By leemac <<Al Lutz's report today makes it sound like TSM is going to be inducing seizures. Can't wait! Another WDI classic! Classic screw-up, that is.>> Didn't know Al had ridden the attraction. Take it from someone that has - it is an hugely entertaining attraction that provides something for everyone. There is a lot going on but that is the point - there is repeatability built-in. This is going to be a crowd-pleaser.
Originally Posted By ChiMike It used to be that attraction repeatability was a result of charm and an obsession for detail. I hope that is the case for this attraction, rather than it's intended repeatability being attempted through over stimulation, loud noises, and 3D gimmicks.
Originally Posted By leobloom Dear Doobie, I don't see my comment as "slamming" TSM. Nor was my comment overly "serious." But your righteous indignation IS pretty laughable (hence Laughing Place, right?). I was merely making a comment to temper expectations for TSM. Many people seem to have a hard time getting their head around the fact that this is not, by Disney's own admission, an E-ticket. So internet expectations grow and people expect this ride to save/revitalize MGM. But that's something Disney has a problem doing these days---living up to expectations. I'm really glad leemac says this is a "crowd-pleaser." (Whatever that means. Apparently there is more than one type of crowd who visits the parks.) Anyway, I won't be rushing out to ride it when it opens. I'll wait a couple of years until they open something else substantial at MGM by which time I'm sure TSM won't be running in tip-top shape. I have therefore rationalized my earlier comment. And again, I ask ya Doobie, et al.: Why so serious? Criticism of Disney doesn't hurt anybody.
Originally Posted By bobbelee9 ^^^True, but do you ever find anything good about Disney? Try to keep some balance.
Originally Posted By bobbelee9 ^^^Should have read. Criticism of Disney doesn't hurt anybody. ^^^True, but do you ever find anything good about Disney? Try to keep some balance. So much for my ability to use the "preview message" button.
Originally Posted By Doobie <<< Criticism of Disney doesn't hurt anybody. >>> I'm really sorry to derail this topic ... I very much disagree. For the vast majority of people Disney is simply a place to go on vacation and they come to places like this to talk about it, get excited about, etc. I love that LP has topics for the hardcore fans to debate. But I also think there should be places for the trip planners to simply talk about their trip without people coming in and saying <<< Another WDI classic! Classic screw-up, that is. >>> is very much a downer and doesn't need to be said in every topic. As I said, not everything here needs to be a debate and comments like that only create debate. if "Classic screw-up" isn't slamming an attraction, I don't know what is. Doobie.
Originally Posted By MPierce I'm sure people will be able to make a decision on their own after they get a chance to ride it. I find it very difficult to condemn something prior to riding it myself. Therefore I wil keep a fair, and open mind until then. Hopefully you, and your Grandkids can give us a report when you get back from the Wotld bobbelee9. It sounds like something people of all ages can enjoy many times. It sounds like a 3D Buzz Lightyear,so it should be fun. Life doesn't have to be filled with E-ticket rides.
Originally Posted By bobbelee9 <<< Life doesn't have to be filled with E-ticket rides.>>> Oops, it sounds like you're showing your age (and mine.) And I totally agree with you. Our first trip to WDW, husband & I thought we were going to spend a week just watching our kids go round in circles on rides. Who knew? Now we're going back next month with added 2 son in laws, and 3 grandchildren (almost 6, 7.5 & 9.5). And we'll all be able to participate in attractions, learn, enjoy and have a great time together. Memories.
Originally Posted By ChiMike >>But that's something Disney has a problem doing these days---living up to expectations.<< By the way, that's Disney's own doing. That is what happens when you let the marketing folks run the property.
