Originally Posted By ryanbalas Oh. I missed the Tomorrowland bank of telephone location where the Little Mermaid hung out. Sorry about that. Have they improved the look of the area? If it hasn't changed... Anyone agree that that section is the worst in the park as far as being empty, devoid of personality and useless? (back/side of building and phones on one side, Matterhorn on the other.) At least as you travel from the castle, by the Carnation Music Tent thingy and get to the Mexican restaurant - theming is consistent. Same with all the other transition points. Will the Fairies group together so they can all fit when the (old) shell spins them around from the backstage area? Kinda like a "Wonder Twin Powers Activate!" moment?
Originally Posted By StitchMom84 I am SO bummed...we're going to be there the week before and will miss them..my 5 year old grandaughter loves Tink. Oh, well, I guess another excuse to go back soon,huh?
Originally Posted By fkurucz <<This is the world we live in, and have lived in. I don't have any white children in my class, and I believe there are less than 10 in the entire school (we have a population of over 500 children). This isn't a white world anymore, and toys, characters and culture need to reflect that.>> It depends on where you live. There are plenty of communities and regions in the US that are still very "white bread".
Originally Posted By fkurucz ^^I have also noticed that DLR is a lot "whiter" than the surrounding area. Still, a savvy marketing ploy by Disney. It will maximize the sale of fairie dolls. Still, I'll bet that that Tink will remain the most popular of them all, even with the "non white" girls.
Originally Posted By deephil Tinker Bells treasures is currently closed for refurnishment and reroofing, could this be Tinks meet and greet location, in a shop!!
Originally Posted By NikkiLOVESMickey <<It depends on where you live. There are plenty of communities and regions in the US that are still very "white bread".>> That's not the point. The world as a whole is not white. Why shouldn't children from other races have their own fairies and princesses to identify with? Why is it suddenly "PC" to actually represent other people in the world who aren't white, when in truth it's just a reflection of world culture? It's never been a white world, it's just been run by white people.
Originally Posted By utahjosh The Pixie Hollow loacation in Disneyland will be near the hub between Fantasyland and Tomorrowland. Where King Triton's Gardens and Ariel meet and greet was located. In WDW, it will be in a building. Near the entrance to ToonTown.
Originally Posted By jmuboy What "tent" in Toontown is WDW's Fairy Meet and Greet going? I assume the tent with all the lanes that lead to the different characters? The largest one located between the Judges Tent (Meet Mickey) and County Bounty (the gift shop).
Originally Posted By ryanbalas Now, while I would miss King Triton, if they incorporated the whole fountain/garden area and the wall inset for the Fairies to use - that would be outstanding. The children and families can intertwine through the area to wait in line instead of under an umbrella standing on asphalt. I wonder how they will wrap the line for Buzz if both areas draw large crowds and lines? Totally understand the color of the doll discussion but, it ultimately comes down to sales. The Bratz dolls seemed to hit the mark with their diversity but, to make them big headed and slutty was a mistake. Then again, what isn't provactive about Barbie?
Originally Posted By FerretAfros From the photos of the DL construction so far, it looks like most of the area will be the same. The statues (Ariel, Sebastian, and Triton) have been removed, along with the giant shell on the turntable, but that's about it. The pond's bottom is getting repainted to a darker shade of blue, and it looks like they will be adding the Fairy stuff near that actual photo location. The majority of the space appears to be untouched.
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 I meet Disney Fairies on every visit to WDW. So what's the big deal?
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo >>>I meet Disney Fairies on every visit to WDW. So what's the big deal?<<< Big difference with these however, if I were single and they came onto me, I would be very happy (unlike the other Disney fairies).
Originally Posted By MPierce >> I meet Disney Fairies on every visit to WDW. So what's the big deal? << Which ones?
Originally Posted By bobbelee9 Shame on you guys. In the book store once, I grabbed a book "Queens of the Magic Kingdom" expecting the Evil Queen, Maleficent and others. Oooops.
Originally Posted By fkurucz <<That's not the point. The world as a whole is not white. Why shouldn't children from other races have their own fairies and princesses to identify with? Why is it suddenly "PC" to actually represent other people in the world who aren't white, when in truth it's just a reflection of world culture? It's never been a white world, it's just been run by white people.>> Whatever. I still bet that Tink merchandise will outsell the other fairies, big time, even amongst the minorities. Of course we all know that will happen because "the man" is behind it!
Originally Posted By fkurucz ^^And just to clairfy, I have nothing against Disney Princesses of different races. I just think that its silly to have different flavors of the same characters.
Originally Posted By fkurucz Furthermore, I think that making up secondary, "B" characters for minorities is actually insulting. It would just serve to remind them that the real star, Tink, is "white".
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 Just wanted to go on the record to state 'The Man' is in no way, shape or form related to 'The Spirit' and indeed has worked dilligently through unethical, immoral and even illegal measures to keep the Spirit down. End of disclaimer.
Originally Posted By dshyates Anyone else notice anything wierd about the Disney Parks "Disney Fairies" logo thats on the wall behind everyone at the announcement? <a href="http://www.laughingplace.com/Lotion-View-736.asp" target="_blank">http://www.laughingplace.com/L...-736.asp</a> Come on down to Disney's Disneyland Resort's Disneyland Park to see the Disney Parks' "Disney Fairies"....Disney.
