Originally Posted By tonyanton I'm guessing the shop they are closing (I think it's the 3 fairies crystal shop or something like that) might end up in the old Geppetto's space. Since it's not being used it would allow merchandising to not lose any space in the end.
Originally Posted By DBitz2 I saw the presentation. I think you all will love the CG recreation that will be on the DVD that we were privileged to get to preview. It goes without saying that it's fabulous that the attraction is coming back better than ever. Anyone remember the beautiful Eyvind Earle murals that used to be in the shop that is now a princess shop? I really miss those and hope that they will be incorporated into the handicap Sleeping Beauty Castle experience or otherwise put on view again.
Originally Posted By gurgitoy2 I do think it's pretty sad that Disneyland management has to go to WDI to find out if they had a Sleeping Beauty attraction. That's like me calling my mom from my kitchen and asking her if I have canned soup in my cupboard! I agree that all management should have mandatory culture training...there is no excuse that you don't know your own products...
Originally Posted By SpokkerJones Or just hire MBA's that happen to have a passion for all things Disneyland. Or are MBA's too soulless to enjoy Disneyland? There has to be a couple out there!
Originally Posted By crapshoot <<Or are MBA's too soulless to enjoy Disneyland? There has to be a couple out there!>> I don't know the current culture, but it was ridiculous with the Eisner/Pressler era. In Glendale, Imagineers themselves would boast how long it had been since last in D-Land. Even closer to home, a lot of people in the TDA building would never dain to walk into the park. When I worked in DDS, there were alot of onsite meetings where we would wait for attendees who had lost their way to whatever location the meeting was at. It really was a running joke, and a sad one at that.
Originally Posted By Hans Reinhardt I can understand someone like Eisner not knowing this stuff. You can't run a billion dollar corporation and know every little detail about every business you manage. The middle managers who RUN Disneyland have no excuse.
Originally Posted By Witches of Morva ORGOCH: Well, heck! I blame ev'ry dang ONE a them gooners--includin' Ei$ner!! Anybody who don't know the name a some castle that's s'posed ta be the park's icon don't know much!! Let's hear it agin: It's Snoozin' Floozie's Castle!!! Git it right an' go ta the head a the class. Git it wrong, ya deserves a kick in the-- ORDDU: --Now, now, dear. Try to control yourself. This issue isn't worth growing another wart over...
Originally Posted By SBSBelle22 *shakes head* Oh management, put us LPers in charge we'll help you out It is RIDICULOUS how excited I am for this ride to come back!
Originally Posted By disneynut771 <Or just hire MBA's that happen to have a passion for all things Disneyland. Or are MBA's too soulless to enjoy Disneyland? There has to be a couple out there!> Well here's one! I have an MBA and a love of all things Disney. While I can't believe I'm the only one, I was the only one in my class with a Mickey Mouse briefcase.
Originally Posted By doombuggy "It is RIDICULOUS how excited I am for this ride to come back!" It's not a ride, you walk..lol. I'm thrilled about this as well
Originally Posted By SBSBelle22 LOL right, technicalities. I suppose the proper word is attraction. See where over excitement gets me?
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt So I finally got to see the current version of the Castle walk-through attraction for the first time this week and I have to say that I was impressed. It's beautifully done, and the special effects were both charming and awe-inspiring. Nice job Disney.
Originally Posted By CuriousConstance I've done the walk thru once, and it was before I was really a Disney nerd, so I can barely remember it. I'll have to do it again next time. Glad you liked it, Hans.
Originally Posted By DBitz2 I went through it last week on the 17th because I had just seen a widescreen screening of Sleeping Beauty at the Motion Picture Academy the night before and was inspired to revisit. Yes, they did a really nice job bringing it back, especially considering they had very little to go on in the way of what was in the original version. By the way, I saw Tony Baxter at the screening!
Originally Posted By tonyanton I love the walkthrough...one of those just at Disneyland touches that are truly magical. Doesn't hurt that "Sleeping Beauty" is one of my favorite Disney films.
Originally Posted By Witches of Morva ORGOCH: So, who went an' woke up this topic agin? I thought it'd been put ta bed fer good! ORDDU: Obviously Prince Hans awakened it with one of his famouse kisses. We should all be so lucky as to be awakened by a hunk like him... ORGOCH: Sorry I asked...
