Originally Posted By AutoPost This topic is for Discussion of <a href="http://www.LaughingPlace.com/Latest-ID-76444.asp" target="_blank"><b>Latest: Video: 'Is This a Ride?' The Greeter Position Can Be a Challenge</b></a> <p>flippyshark creates a hilarious animation giving an example of what it's like to work at the greeter position at The Great Movie Ride.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"> <object height="300" width="450" data="http://www.youtube.com/v/L16HHxiSPXA?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0&hd=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"> <param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /> <param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /> <param name="src" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/L16HHxiSPXA?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0&hd=1" /> <param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /> </object> </p> <p> </p>
Originally Posted By sjhym333 It's amazing how true this is. I laughed out loud. I think every Disney CM can relate.
Originally Posted By Doobie I have little patience with videos but watched all 3 minutes and 34 seconds of this one laughing and shaking my head. It's funny 'cause it's true. Doobie.
Originally Posted By Mr X What time is the three o'clock Parade, anyway?? WHY WON'T YOU ANSWER MY QUESTION!!!!!????
Originally Posted By wahooskipper "Oh my God. You're still here." It is only funny because those type of things happen EVERY SINGLE DAY. They could do a million of these. A real conversation I had at the Jungle Cruise: Is this the Jurassic Park ride? No, that ride is at Universal Studios. Can I ride the monorail to Universal Studios? No, that is a separate park not owned by Disney. So the monorail driver won't take me to Universal Studios? No, that park is about 15 miles away and the monorail not leave Disney property. So, where can I find the Jurassic Park ride? Me: Busch Gardens.
Originally Posted By Mr X ^^should've directed them to the Ferry located at the exit of the park, and then to board the express monorail 2 stops, switch to the resort monorail for 5 more stops, switch over to the Epcot monorail, and then at Epcot ask for directions to the "Transportation and Ticket Center", and once there, to ask which monorail is bound for Universal Studios.
Originally Posted By brotherdave Reminds me when I was at EPCOT once overhearing a guest asking a CM in World Showcase: Guest: "Can you tell me how to get to Disney World?" CM: "Sir, you are in Disney World." Guest: "I thought this was EPCOT. I want to got to Disney World." CM: "Sir, EPCOT is part of Walt Disney World. Do you mean the Magic Kingdom?" Guest: "NO, I want to go to place with the Castle. You know, Disney World!" I felt so sorry for that Cast Member as she politely tried to explain to the guest that he would need to leave the park and get on the monorail to the TTC, then get on another monorail or ferry boat to the Magic Kingdom. Apparently, he thought he could walk to it from the World Showcase. He then became angry and beligerant towards the poor young lady. How she kept her cool during the entire conversation, I'll never know...
Originally Posted By Disneymom443 Oh my goodness, I was laughing the whole time. I wonder how many times CMs have to face people like that in a day?
Originally Posted By Mr X ^---had a similar conversation with an old boss of mine back in the day... Boss "Epcot is not in DisneyWorld" Me "Yes, it's a part of DisneyWorld, it's another Disney park within DisneyWorld" Boss "NO! Epcot has nothing to DO with DisneyWorld, it's an entirely different thing!" Me "It is a Disney park" Boss "It most certainly is NOT!" Me "why do the monorails connect the two places, then?" Boss "because they must have made an outside contract or something" Me "Okay, you must be right"
Originally Posted By HokieSkipper When working at Spaceship Earth: Guest: Is this a roller coaster? Me: No. Guest: Oh, people died on this ride! Me: No they didn't. Guestoes this go upside down? Me: *sigh* No. When working at Jungle Cruise: Guest:Is this Pirates of the Caribbean? Me: No. Guest: Are you sure? Me:*looks at sign behind me that says Jungle Cruise* Pretty sure. Guest: Oh, okay. Well, we're just gonna go on this one anyway. Me:*facepalms* *The following happens while I'm at fastpass return and my friend is at greeter* Guest: Hi, how do I get to the Harry Potter ride? Friend:*Puts on a big grin*Well first you're going to go up those stairs and turn right, and head to Main Street. Then, leave the park and get to your car. Then, follow the signs on Walt Disney property towards I-4 East. Then, take the International Drive exit towards Universal Studios. Pay for parking and then buy a ticket for Islands of Adventure. Then, once your in the park, turn right, head through Seuss Landing and The Lost Continent, and Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey is located inside Hogwarts Castle. Guest: Oh...okay. Me: Dude... Friend: Man, you have no idea how many times I get asked that question everyday.
Originally Posted By leobloom That cracked me up. "Sure. It's a show cleverly disguised as a slow-moving tram ride." Ahh, guests.
Originally Posted By Disneymom443 The last bit of the video is what CMs wish we could say to idiot guest.
Originally Posted By brotherdave I've seen these cheapo animation videos before. Please forgive my ignorance, but what is the appeal of this type of animation??? How is it produced?? Is it a program you download? Also, it sounds as if the voices are mechanically reproduced. Personally, I don't get it, but it seems even GEICO is producing this type of computer animation for their recent series of ads. I'm just curious as to why they seem so popular on YouTube.
Originally Posted By oc_dean Oh that was great! I can remember a few stupid one-liners from guests who don't know the correct name of rides, and other things. But one of my personal favorites (slightly off topic) ... 2 women are exiting Disneyland. I over-hear them, walking out (This is some 20 years ago) ....... Woman #1: Oh I was just watching the Sound of Music the other day Woman #2: Oh yeah. That movie! Isn't it with 'singing'? Me (in my mind): It's called a MUSICAL you stupid ...! ;O)
Originally Posted By Longhorn12 >but what is the appeal of this type of animation???< It's cheaper and sometimes faster than producing something in Flash(2d animation) and is much cheaper and faster than making a good looking 3d animation. > How is it produced?? Is it a program you download? Also, it sounds as if the voices are mechanically reproduced.< Most likely using blender or that level of 3d program, they can cost $500+ and yes the voices are made from another program that translates text to sound. >I'm just curious as to why they seem so popular on YouTube.< Easy to grab and edit. All you have to do is wipe the audio and replace it.
Originally Posted By brotherdave Thanks, Longhorn! It's just been bugging me since I started seeing it everywhere!
