Originally Posted By AutoPost This topic is for Discussion of <a href="http://www.LaughingPlace.com/Lotion-View-1178.asp" target="_blank"><b>LP Lotion: New Town Square Theater and Meet and Greet</b></a> Pictures from the March 30th soft opening of the new Town Square Theater at the Magic Kingdom including Mickey, Minnie and the Princesses.
Originally Posted By Mickeymouseclub That was creepy Disgusting and I feel sorry for all the people that are forced to work in this Theater(spelling Theatre). Sorry Mickey Mouse I would rather stand in line at the new HM Q...ANd I want to know where all the former interesting theming went from that location. Missing ToonTown BigTime.I am guessing all those people in line answered the survey with happy faces tho. Have a magical day
Originally Posted By Mickeymouseclub Maybe that was just a nightmare and it will be all better in the morning when I wake up!
Originally Posted By brotherdave Eh, no big deal to me. I actually thought the theming for Mickey was kind of cool. I still wouldn't wait in line to see this (or any other meet & greet), but at least they put a little effor into it. The princess theming was definitely temporary looking. Ugh... And they're going to remove a classic dark ride for this in Fantasyland???
Originally Posted By HokieSkipper This really does look fantastic. I can't deny it. Terrific theming in both the queue and the rooms, including a lot of great nods to Mickey's past. And using the Imagination butterfly effect? Terrific. In all honesty, this may actually get me to wait in line for Mickey. As much as I am critical of the Mouse, I love it when they prove me wrong.
Originally Posted By HMButler79 Yawm. MORE touch screens for games and what's what the ads for the other MKs??? More self promotion. YAWWWWWWN...
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer Yawn. It's a meet and greet. Can't get too excited. >>>As much as I am critical of the Mouse, I love it when they prove me wrong. <<< Yeah, by ripping out a ride...
Originally Posted By HokieSkipper <<Yawm. MORE touch screens for games and what's what the ads for the other MKs??? More self promotion. YAWWWWWWN...>> Dude give it a break. It looks good. And the screens aren't touch. They're posters that come to life. And it's not self promotion it's called theming. You just need to complain about something.
Originally Posted By HokieSkipper <<Yawn. It's a meet and greet. Can't get too excited.>> You're right, who cares that they made the Mickey meet and greet appealing? Come on man, give them a break. <<Yeah, by ripping out a ride...>> Huh? Last time I checked there was no ride here...
Originally Posted By HMButler79 Can we also take stock in the fact that for the first time in FIFTY SIX YEARS a bulding on Main Street is COMPLETLY DEVOTED to a Meert n Greet. Again, for the first time ever in 56yrs, the entrance to an MK park. A part of the park that is supposed to reperesent 1890-1910, Walt's boyhood, is COMPLETLY DEVOTED to waiting in line for College Programers in mouse outfits. LOVELY.
Originally Posted By FerretAfros It's not completely devoted to meet and greets. It looks like there's a pretty large store selling the same generic merchandise from all over the rest of the park too. That's how it fits the theme of a turn of the century mega-mall. While the theming for Mickey does look nice, I'm not sure how I feel about all of the in-jokes and Disney references. It was fun to find them when they were hidden between the completely made up and the historical items, but now that they're everywhere, it just becomes branding, and it's far less exciting to find things you recognize from Disney's past. It's a shame that the little details went this route, since it does look like the overall theme is pretty well executed (though the trunk full of Mickey's clothes is creeping me out a little!).
Originally Posted By gurgitoy2 I don't mind it. It's different from his house in Toontown Fair, and at least they have theme. The Princesses are another story, but hopefully it's because they'll be moving back to Fantasyland. The store on the other hand... They went to all that trouble to theme the fixtures and everything inside, and then typical Merch team dumps generic plush & princess crap all over it. It's kind of pathetic... So, a plus for the new digs, but a big minus on the bland merchandise...
Originally Posted By Christi22222 >>While the theming for Mickey does look nice, I'm not sure how I feel about all of the in-jokes and Disney references. It was fun to find them when they were hidden between the completely made up and the historical items, but now that they're everywhere, it just becomes branding, and it's far less exciting to find things you recognize from Disney's past. It's a shame that the little details went this route, since it does look like the overall theme is pretty well executed (though the trunk full of Mickey's clothes is creeping me out a little!).<< THIS!! Agreed! When you MARKET the "hidden" surprises, you've just killed them. And I can understand this pitfall. I actually bought a Hidden Mickey book for my son years ago because he thought that was so fun. But it's NOT fun when it's in a book and everyone finds them and the game becomes a checklist. Oy!
Originally Posted By Christi22222 I should add....I do think they did a good job with the Mickey Meet and Greet. I am not a fan of the M&G's in general, and I am disgusted with FP for one, but the theming and details are well done and fun. I liked the old houses, but this is a great change. The princess set up was lame, but it's temp so whatever!
Originally Posted By Mickeymouseclub I just watched the new video of the walk-thru. I acknowledge it is something my grandchildren will enjoy. I am just upset with the removal of the former themeing. Thanks for letting me vent,LP!
Originally Posted By Tony C <<Can we also take stock in the fact that for the first time in FIFTY SIX YEARS a bulding on Main Street is COMPLETLY DEVOTED to a Meert n Greet.>> The Meert n Greet will be over at the Norway Pavillion
Originally Posted By Tony C Statement and question for those that don't like this. 1. Main Street has always had tons of characters walking around during the morning from what I remembered as a kid, and I'm in my 30's 2. Since Toon Town is no more where would you have the flagship character of the company located? This seems to be the best spot. Think of it as Mickey and Minnie welcoming you to their home.
Originally Posted By Christi22222 ^^^I am not a big fan of meet and greets, as I've said. But I actually agree with this. I prefer option 1 from when we were kids. Since that isn't possible, I do like this approach. And I always found Toon Town to be lame, even if the houses were done very well.
Originally Posted By Mickeymouseclub I guess the Houdini reference is to challenge HP success...maybe Hey Disney has magic too,really.
