Originally Posted By Doobie This topic is for Discussion of <a href="http://www.LaughingPlace.com/Lotion-View.asp?ID=55">LP Lotion: Hong Kong Disneyland Preview Center</a>
Originally Posted By DlandDug Mmmmm. I really like this castle: <a href="http://www.laughingplace.com/Showpic.asp?filename=http://talesfromlp.com/lp/lotion/pics/SS20050404-WDWHKDLPreview" target="_blank">http://www.laughingplace.com/S howpic.asp?filename=http://talesfromlp.com/lp/lotion/pics/SS20050404-WDWHKDLPreview</a>\big\P03-004.JPG&caption= Are the mountains behind "artistic license?" Or is it a mountainous setting?
Originally Posted By jmuboy LABUDA - I believe this exhibit replaces the Chinese Art exhibit that used to be in the China Pavilion.
Originally Posted By SuperDry There are mountains right behind the resort. I don't know about that exact angle, but it's certainly possible. That would be cool-looking, wouldn't it?
Originally Posted By CTXRover I'll see if I can find a picture down Main Street that I saw a long time ago, but yes, the mountains are visible in the background of the castle. I've said it before, but based on pics I've seen of construction, HKDL has one of the most beautiful settings of all the Disney parks. I know its starting off small (and fortunately at a cheaper rate than its American counterparts vs charging the same for less like they did with DCA when it first opened), but I look forward to watching HKDL grow in the near future. Thanks for the update by the way. I like the look of their Astro-Orbitor (or whatever they are going to call it). From that one picture, it looks like they went with flying saucer type vehicles rather than just rocket ships again. I like that. Adventureland looks pretty neat. What's with the fire cave concept art for the Jungle Cruise? Is the HKDL version different than the traditional Jungle Cruise seen in the other MK-style parks?
Originally Posted By atomic bear I thought it was neat that on the Fantasyland section there is an area for Mulan. That is a nice touch, she should be in the park more. As for the Jugle Cruse, it looks like it will be a mix of new and old. I hope the DL version gets some of the new effects.
Originally Posted By FerretAfros The Jungle Cruise will also function like ROA has in the other parks. The treehouse will be on the island, with boats running back and forth to get there. I am very excited about the flying saucers instead of rockets. I thought that's what they looked like in concept art, but I'm really excited that they made it to reality. Here is a picture of the moutnains. Space Mountain is in a similar location to DL's Motorboat Cruise, or the entrance to MK's Toontown Fair. You can see the mountains beginning to the left edge. <a href="http://www.screamscape.com/html/hkdl_36.htm" target="_blank">http://www.screamscape.com/htm l/hkdl_36.htm</a>
Originally Posted By barryb If you look at this photo: <a href="http://www.screamscape.com/html/hkdl_10.htm" target="_blank">http://www.screamscape.com/htm l/hkdl_10.htm</a> you can see the mountains behind the castle. BarryB.
Originally Posted By Mr X Wow, that DOES look awsome! Thanks, Barry. What a photo op!! Finally, something to look forward to with this pathetic lil park. Nice photo essay, LP guys, thanks. Hmm..."Kingdom of Dreams", huh? What, no "Magic"?
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo This does look like the Fountain, Jungle Cruise and even the Meet and Greet areas will have something new to offer. I'm looking forward to watching this park grow.
Originally Posted By netenyahoo I see that their Astro Oribtor has flying saucers instead of rockets - interesting!
Originally Posted By wilbear64 I do like the fresh look to everything in the park, but it is so small with so few attractions. It's like a down graded Disney Park. It will have to do a lot of growing before I would be interested in going to it.
Originally Posted By Labuda <-- expects to visit HKDL in 2010 when she visits TDL. Hopefully they'll add a bit during the next 5 years.
Originally Posted By koobar <Are the mountains behind "artistic license?" Or is it a mountainous setting?> nope, the park and resort area are surrounded by mountains. here's a pic from dlp.info: <a href="http://www.dlp.info/Guide/images/News/HongKongDisney/HK-Sleeping-Beauty-Castle-March05-01x.jpg" target="_blank">http://www.dlp.info/Guide/imag es/News/HongKongDisney/HK-Sleeping-Beauty-Castle-March05-01x.jpg</a>
Originally Posted By jaycub <<I do like the fresh look to everything in the park, but it is so small with so few attractions. It's like a down graded Disney Park. It will have to do a lot of growing before I would be interested in going to it.>> I feel the same way about HKDL that I do about DCA. I think it looks great, and I would love to visit it. I love DCA, and I always look forward to visiting it. It's a new park, and there isn't that much to it, but it has room to grow and expand. Disneyland didn't have that much to do when it first opened, but Walt knew that the important thing was to get the park open, then he could tinker with it. The same thing with MGM. All it had was a tram studio tour and the Great Movie Ride.
Originally Posted By vbdad55 And it had an actual animation team -- magic creators -- the reason to have a Studio in the first place ( and of course the Brown Derby )
Originally Posted By TDLFAN 2010 Labuda!?!? Really!! Sheesh!!! Maybe you should stop coming to WDW and DL for a little while and save a few pennies for TDR's 25th in 2007 instead!! You think about that Miss L!!!! Really!!! Ok...now on to more pressing matters... Is the first photo in page 4 of the pictorial a pin set!?!? Me wants one.
