Originally Posted By Doobie This topic is for Discussion of <a href="http://www.LaughingPlace.com/Lotion-View.asp?ID=49">LP Lotion: A Preview of Lights! Motors! Action!</a>
Originally Posted By nish221 Thanks for the post! I was a little bummed from reading some of the earlier previews which basically gave it a "ok, but will age quickly" review, but from looking at the pics and video, it looks very exciting. I can think of a lot of things that they could continue to tweak to keep this show relatively fresh. (ex. Jet skis). And I know that my son (who's a car nut) will love it. Get to see it in three weeks! I can't wait!
Originally Posted By TDLFAN Looks just like it does in Paris. Nothing new there. The blockage jump is the one jump that impressed me the most the first time I saw it. Everything else is your ususal driving on I4.
Originally Posted By Witches of Morva ORDDU: My sisters and I plan to see the show a second time because we have learned--since our initial visit to this new attraction--that there were at least two stunts missing from the show we saw. We're not sure if that would have been enough to change our original opinion or not. ORWEN: All I know is my good friend, Rose Nyland, had to lose her nice home to this monstrosity of a show! Was it worth it? Well, just ask four homeless Golden girls and see what THEY have to say about it all!!!!
Originally Posted By TDLFAN Well Rose Nyland was so dumb, I am sure she still doesn't realize she's home less.
Originally Posted By Jim in Pasadena CA I'm amazed that they are using the 'Director' and other crew members like they do at 'Indiana Jones Stunt Spectacular.' I always felt that was so incredibly cheesy, since, they're no more the director of the stunt show than I am. Could it be long before this show makes its way to DCA?
Originally Posted By TDLFAN They do the same director/filming crew thingy in Paris as far as I remember.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo ^^^^They do indeed TDLFan. The theory is you learn how a second unit operates and interacts with 1st unit direction.
Originally Posted By disney pete Great pics Doobekah i for one cannot wait to see this attraction even though that darn blue hat is visable on occasion.
Originally Posted By Witches of Morva ORDDU: Thank you, Jim in Pasadena, CA, duckling, for pointing out the main ingredient to this stunt show that bored us the MOST. There needs to be better pacing, as far as my sisters and I are concerned. All these breaks into the action--before you have a chance to get excited about anything--really annoys a witch--who has to rely on the presence of good looking hunks sitting nearby, in order to hold her attention throughout the entire performance.
Originally Posted By Jim in Pasadena CA Hi Witches. Thanks for your support and for understanding. It's the same pacing problem at 'Indiana Jones.' It seems like that first set change to go from the caves to the village takes FOREVER!
Originally Posted By TDLFAN I saw the 2:55pm performance today at MGM. The show is ok.. but as Jim mentions..it does take forever for them to set up the action bits, so we are treated to many clips and behind the scenes explanations oof how everything comes together for this show. One thing I must say is...the jumbotron picture quelity is rather better than the one used in WDSP. You could actually see the details on the screen as they explin step by step how the stunts are set up. Herbie's cameo is a shameless plug and I wonder how much longer after the new Herbie movie premieres, this bit of comedy will be a part of the show. The Herbie "split" was unexpected and I don't recall seeing it done in Paris. Also, seems to me we are more removed from the action here than in Paris as the lower portion of the theater seems much more roomy that the original stage at WDSP. The stunts are impressive to say the least. The noise will scare kids and there were some children who started crying as soon as the first car went off at high speed. So if you take kids into this show... be cautious. No one seemed to make a mention of this before the show. The downside of this stunt show, just like Paris'... is that after a while, all the stunts begin to look alike. Yet, it is an impressive presentation to say the least. TDLFAN's rating: C++ (if the seating stands had been of better quality and at least have seatback rests, it would have been a B experience for me)
Originally Posted By FerretAfros "Could it be long before this show makes its way to DCA?" Yes, it could. That thing is huge. I really don't think there is any room in DCA to put it. They could conciveably put the seats backed up against TOT and Bugs Land, and have the set as the berm, but that would take up the entire parking lot area, and any chances of future expansion. Even using all of the available areas to expand, the set and stadium would have to be signifigantly scaled back.
Originally Posted By Jim in Pasadena CA <"Could it be long before this show makes its way to DCA?"> <Yes, it could.> Good to know. I think DCA needs something more substancial than a stunt show -- even in the short term.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo "The Herbie "split" was unexpected and I don't recall seeing it done in Paris." This has been part of the Paris show since day 1, even before the LL movie was ever announced.
