Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt Suffer? What a strange term to use to describe people's reaction to the place.
Originally Posted By Mickeymouseclub What would you call all those posts that we all endured about the opening of DCA? Is endured a better term?
Originally Posted By Kar2oonMan Compromise solution: Some people are okay with the new effect, but wish it had been more creepy rather than whimsical. So I propose they show clips from Disney's "Mars Needs Moms" -- those motion capture animations freak everyone out! ; ) The final graveyard scene, with the swinging version of Grim Grinning Ghosts, already sets a "this is all in fun" tone. The various ghosts throughout vary from realistic (Leota, the murderous bride) to more humorous/cartoony (the original hitchhiking ghosts, the stretching room portraits) to somwhere in between (ballroom dancers vs. the ghost blowing out the candles on the cake). Personally, I think the new ending is an enhancement. But who knows, maybe if the new haunted mansion movie strikes a darker tone then by the time this effect shows up at DL, it could be used for a creepier ending. Either way, it's cool stuff.
Originally Posted By aquamoptop >>Come to WDW and see the MASTERPIECES of Journey Into Your Imagination, Tikis UNM, Stitchs Great Escape, Monsters Inc Laugh Floor, Sounds Dangerous, Grand Fiesta Tour....You'lll sing a different tune....<< Not everyone thinks all these changes were bad...I see nothing wrong with Monsters Inc...everytime I go in there people are laughing and having a great time. I loved Timekeeper but lets face it, people were falling asleep standing up. Tiki is going back to its original form buy UNM was not good to me, my friend loved it tho and he is a DL-er! I like Grand Fiesta Tour...but I love donald!! But i would hardly compare this change in the mansion to an entire attraction change.
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt "What would you call all those posts that we all endured about the opening of DCA?" Annoying? Childish? Overblown? Look, DCA may not have fulfilled everyone's dreams, hopes and wishes, but despite all the wailing from some corners of the room I can assure you that no one was truly suffering. My point, as usual, is that sometimes the amount of angst expressed over this stuff is out of line with what has actually happened. It's like reacting to a small kitchen grease fire as if it were a catastrophic plane crash.
Originally Posted By DlandDug It's passion. People get passionate about some really strange things. And others find it baffling. And it is baffling when it's carried to extremes.
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt Yes Doug, I agree. Passion is a good thing. But people can go overboard. I'm sure you've heard about the SF Giants fan who is in a coma following a vicious attack by a group LA Dodgers fans at last week's opening game. Now please don't think that I'm suggesting that anyone here is capable of that kind of violence, but sometimes the passion does run a little high... enough to make me wonder.
Originally Posted By Kar2oonMan Tell me about it. I'm sitting here with this "SAVE THE DISNEYLAND HOTEL WATERFALLS" tattoo on my forehead and feeling a little silly now.
Originally Posted By Mickeymouseclub How do you know I was not suffering with the years of DCA hatred? I always loved DCA and the comments went on and on. Just try to imagine what it is like to have all these improvements for crowd control at WDW being announced minus any new attractions. Unless you consider a MeetnGreet an attraction worthy of standing in line for equal to the lines at SpaceMnt. So a few of us are unhappy and everybody is treating us like we are just wrong. i appreciate the discussions on both sides and am willing to accept the majority will love these changes. i have actually walked thru the new HMQ but not the new Mickey Greet. i know I will in Mid-May with a 3&4 year old and bet I have a another whole new perspective on Disney fun!
Originally Posted By Autopia Deb >>>Tell me about it. I'm sitting here with this "SAVE THE DISNEYLAND HOTEL WATERFALLS" tattoo on my forehead and feeling a little silly now.<<< If only you hadn't make sure you could read your tat in the mirror the falls might have been saved.
Originally Posted By RoadTrip <<Not everyone thinks all these changes were bad...I see nothing wrong with Monsters Inc...everytime I go in there people are laughing and having a great time.>> I enjoy the Laugh Floor. It is certainly not my favorite MK attraction but I visit it every time I'm there. As far as I'm concerned it is at least as good as anything else that has been in that space.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Really? I loved Timekeeper, and miss it, and the even better Parisian original Le Visionarium very much :-(
Originally Posted By Kar2oonMan >>If only you hadn't make sure you could read your tat in the mirror the falls might have been saved.<< LOL! NOW you tell me!
Originally Posted By aquamoptop >><<Not everyone thinks all these changes were bad...I see nothing wrong with Monsters Inc...everytime I go in there people are laughing and having a great time.>> I enjoy the Laugh Floor. It is certainly not my favorite MK attraction but I visit it every time I'm there. As far as I'm concerned it is at least as good as anything else that has been in that space.<< Roadtrip - I read your posts and get the distinct impression that you and I have a lot of the same opinions on things. Of course, not everything, but thats what makes life interesting.
Originally Posted By RoadTrip I liked the Timekeeper, but did not really like having to stand during the presentation and constantly turn around to try and see everything that was happening. I far prefer the 220 degree screen of "Impressions de France" and the comfortable seating to the Circle-Vision 360 of Timekeeper. Impressions de France is one of my very favorite Epcot attractions... certainly my World Showcase favorite.
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt "How do you know I was not suffering with the years of DCA hatred?" Fax me a copy of your doctor's notes.
Originally Posted By Mickeymouseclub is that your fun side? I guess it was inappropriate for me to use the term suffering. I apologize to anybody that I offended and that includes DrHans.
Originally Posted By Mickeymouseclub Hans i just re-read posts 80-81-82-85-87-89. You have confused me slightly. I am not certain if you have misunderstood me or I have misunderstood you. Not comfortable with it either way. I apologize i know suffering is a harsh word for what i was describing. I have never suffered at DL or WDW.
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt No need to apologize; I'm not offended in the least, and I was just kidding in post 97. It's all good.
