Originally Posted By Britain Sure sure, a San Fran area could have great attractions for kids. But I'm just saying I don't believe anyone at WDI is thinking "We're missing a San Fran area. What are some great attractions that could go with a San Fran theme?" They are saying "We'll get bigger budgets to do better stuff if there's a character/franchise we can support. What are some great attractions that could go with X? And where can we fit it in DCA?" Pure CA theming is low on the priority list. I still wonder how they are going to get Monsters Inc to fit in the 1930's Hollywood. I doubt they are even going to try.
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt Which is why, ironically, adding a San Francisco themed area is kind of a no-brainer. Much like Monsters, the Nemo Subs, and Carsland, they'll simply end up stretching the storyline of some character franchise (ie: the old man from Up) and force it into a San Francisco based land.
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt The house in Up, by the way, is rumored to be based on a real house in Emeryville or Oakland, both of which, of course, are right across the Bay Bridge from San Francisco.
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt I found a picture. Apparently it is (or was?) in Berkeley. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/_paulina/3597570890/" target="_blank">http://www.flickr.com/photos/_...7570890/</a>
Originally Posted By socalkdg <<<<There's not much "beach" at Paradise Pier. They should have a sandy beach section that you can actually walk on. Maybe some beach chairs and umbrellas. Kind of like Rico's place in Hanna Montana.>>>> I count the whole pier area as beach. We could call it coastal. : )
Originally Posted By Dabob2 "But the changes there have more to do with the money that Disneyland's emporium and other Main Street shops make" Perhaps. But the point was about the CA theme, and this underlines it. As do the redcars (kind of expensive for an A ticket), the Cathay Circle (which, the last I read, didn't even have anything inside it) and CarsLand.
Originally Posted By yamabuki ^ yeah, that's not going to happen. I don't think Disney would allow people to go without shoes/clothing. Paradise Pier has a small sandy area, it's closed off to guests but it's there. I think the Pier gives off a nice coastal theme - they don't really need an actual show (imo.)
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt There is also a large sandy area inside the Screamin helix nearest the queue area.
Originally Posted By oc_dean Oh Hans ... about good bones: <a href="http://www.digitaldreammachine.com/blogimages/ddm/DisneySkeletonDance.jpg" target="_blank">http://www.digitaldreammachine...ance.jpg</a>
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt Hmmm... When I referred to good bones and remodels I was thinking more along the lines of Jocelyn Wildenstein, AKA the Cat Lady: <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/fisherwy/RxTGdi2KqeI/AAAAAAAAKOw/lXXOIIesb70/Jocelyn+Wildenstein%5B2%5D.jpg" target="_blank">http://lh5.ggpht.com/fisherwy/...2%5D.jpg</a>
Originally Posted By believe >>>>>> Paradise Pier has a small sandy area, it's closed off to guests but it's there.>>>>> That's correct. Why not let people walk there? Have beach chairs and umbrellas to soak in the view of the "ocean" and relax. Have a cabana (outdoor vending) that sells drinks. Otherwise, the area with the sand is no better than what they have at Knotts.
Originally Posted By socalkdg Ever take your kids to the beach. Once they step foot in sand that same sand ends up in the car, your house, their bed, etc. So all that sand will end up in various places of the park, causing additional clean up requierments.
Originally Posted By tashajilek Hans i dont think your ex wife would appreciate you posting her pics here.
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt Do you know how much money that thing... er... woman has? I would be so lucky to be married to her.
Originally Posted By DlandDug I love the new Silly Symphony Swings! Rode them today, and I heartily approve of all changes.
