Originally Posted By Hans Reinhardt The new live action Alice in Wonderland, currently in production, will be a visual extravaganza directed by Tim Burton. The look of the film is simply phenomenal, and could potentially make for an interesting update to the old Disneyland attraction, or perhaps, a larger scale E-ticket type ride for Fantasyland. Such an idea would certainly be favorable with the-powers-that-be at Disney if the film is a commercial success on the level of Pirates of The Caribbean. Take a look at some of the images released to the media: <a href="http://www.firstshowing.net/2009/06/21/first-look-tim-burtons-trippy-new-alice-in-wonderland/" target="_blank">http://www.firstshowing.net/20...derland/</a> Thoughts?
Originally Posted By Kar2oonMan My initial reaction is that it has a very Victorian creepyness factor to it. Add in the Carrot Top inspired Mad Hatter and it's just not my cup of tea. But then, I have never been a big fan of Alice in Wonderland in any form, Disney or otherwise.
Originally Posted By Schmitty Good Vibes Yeah, but I'm a fan of Tim Burton in any form, so I'm looking forward to this. I wouldn't want to see it as a ride in DL though. Maybe DCA because it's so hip and edgy and can always use more toon based attractions ; - )
Originally Posted By Hans Reinhardt "But then, I have never been a big fan of Alice in Wonderland in any form, Disney or otherwise." Me either, and I suspect that this version will probably be too "adult" for the kind of homogenized preciousness that is the hallmark of Disney princesses at the parks these days. Still, from a visual standpoint, I think this film would make quite a breathtaking attraction if it were done with three dimensional sets and AA figures. I certainly haven't seen anything this inspired looking on the current list of forthcoming DLR attractions. "I wouldn't want to see it as a ride in DL though." Why not?
Originally Posted By SafariRob I think the Disneyland ride is great just like it is. They should leave it alone. It certainly is not suffering from lack of ridership. I would be open to a NEW ride based on the NEW movie in one of the parks, though...especially if it includes Danny Elfman music.
Originally Posted By disneylandfan8 I am TOTALLY looking forward to this. When you get Tim Burton and Johnny Depp together, then throw in Helena Bonham Carter and wrap it up in an Alice In Wonderland movie, you've got MY attention. Ride? I'll save my opinion until after I see it.
Originally Posted By dlkozy >>>"Why not?"<<< Because it is Tim Burton creepy. For older guests that would make a fine ride but not in Fantasyland where it is promoted as a place being for the young as well as the young at heart.
Originally Posted By disneylandfan8 Haunted Mansion Holiday seems to be pretty popular. Maybe something around NOS could be interesting.
Originally Posted By 2001DLFan I don't know. The characters are just too over the top for me. Very Annie Leibowitz looking, and I find most of her Disney layouts way off base. The film may be a success, but I just don't feel that, at least character wise, that it would fit in Disneyland.
Originally Posted By dresswhites is the film even being produced by disney or is it another studio? tim burton seems to work with Warner alot.
Originally Posted By wonderingalice <<But then, I have never been a big fan of Alice in Wonderland in any form, Disney or otherwise.>> *Pouts* ;-) I'd prefer they not mess around with "my" attraction. But I am looking forward to the movie. True confession time... I'm very partial to the Disneyland attraction and live characters - not the Disney animated feature. It has some great parts, but I really dislike the bit with the walrus and the oysters. Overall, the film doesn't "touch" the audience the way "Bambi" and the classic princess flicks do.
Originally Posted By Dabob2 <is the film even being produced by disney or is it another studio? tim burton seems to work with Warner alot. > This is a Disney release. So they could make a ride out of it if they pleased. I don't think it would fit in FaL, but at DHS perhaps. I like the look of the sets; perhaps a temporary walk-through of the sets in the Millionaire building in HPB? That could be pretty cool. Tim Burton sure does like his characters white-faced, doesn't he?
Originally Posted By MomluvsDisney I am excited to see this. The team of Burton/Depp/Bonham-Carter is fun to watch. Yes, Burton is a little skewed, but it is interesting to see these things through his view. I love the original Lewis Carroll version and the Disney version. Now it is time to see the Burton version!
Originally Posted By Princessjenn5795 I am really excited about this movie, and not just because I am in love with Johnny Depp. Like he did with Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, I think that Tim Burton will honor the feel of the original stories. Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass were somewhat dark books and were not all happy happy like the Disney version was. Plus I like how he is using all the original charachters like the White Queen and the Jabberwokkie.
Originally Posted By Hans Reinhardt "For older guests that would make a fine ride but not in Fantasyland where it is promoted as a place being for the young as well as the young at heart." That true. Still, I do think that it might be an interesting thing to create an attraction based on these fantastic visuals. Certainly it could be tweaked a bit so that it meshes with the other Fantasyland attractions.
Originally Posted By Hans Reinhardt "Overall, the film doesn't "touch" the audience the way "Bambi" and the classic princess flicks do." Yep, and the heroine in the film is very weak. She's too generic and has absolutely no soul. The film has some clever details, but it feels like Disney was just "going through the motions" with the production. I'm hoping this film is a huge hit so that Disney will rethink the entire franchise.
Originally Posted By wonderingalice I agree, Hans... And the lack of soul is strange to me considering Walt's inclusion of Alice in his very early work. Seems she was definitely a fave of his, but she just didn't pan out well for the film.
Originally Posted By wonderingalice Oh, and I've bugged the folks at disneyshopping.com a couple of times for more Alice-wear. She's featured strongly as a character and among artwork available at the DLR, but the clothing lines are woefully lacking in anything Alice - especially for those of us over 15. ;-)
Originally Posted By Yookeroo "True confession time... I'm very partial to the Disneyland attraction and live characters - not the Disney animated feature." I agree. I've always been slightly disappointed with the film. Love the ride though.
Originally Posted By Hans Reinhardt I like the ride too. My favorite part is the outdoor section just before the Unbirthday scene.
