Originally Posted By hbquikcomjamesl Hmm. If I were to do something with the Carousel Theatre building, I'd put an updated CoP in the lower level, and from the last scene, I'd provide an escalator and a fully-accessible elevator to the upper level, which would then have "The Best of Innoventions." Then again, if I had my druthers, I'd do away with Autopia entirely. Like it or not, hydrocarbon-burning automobiles are not part of any long-term future that's likely to include the continued survival of sentient life on this planet.
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt "The initial sparks for project ideas come out of Park Management making their annual lists of Wants, Needs and Desires and Budgets. They look for someone in Glendale to further champion their project ideas." Always? There must be exceptions. For instance it seems unlikely that a project the size and scope of DCA's expansion or the inclusion of cloned attractions like Buzz Lightyear at all of Disney's theme park resorts worldwide is something that park management has the final say. Those kinds of projects seem decidedly corporate and part of a larger directive imitated from the top of the Disney Parks & Resorts division. Then again, if I had my druthers, I'd do away with Autopia entirely. Like it or not, hydrocarbon-burning automobiles are not part of any long-term future that's likely to include the continued survival of sentient life on this planet. The Autopia has always been one of those head scratching attractions at the park. I can't figure out what is so special about it other than it's fun for kids who aren't old enough to drive a real car. Since the attraction is pretty much a staple at every theme or amusement park around the world (including all the Magic Kingdoms, oddly enough) you'd think that Disneyland would build something else there.
Originally Posted By tashajilek ^^ Funny thing is Autopia still gets waits exceeding 40mins. I dont really get the appeal much either, half the time the darn thing stalls.
Originally Posted By Dabob2 "I can't figure out what is so special about it other than it's fun for kids who aren't old enough to drive a real car. " That's all it is, but boy was that more than enough when I was that age.
Originally Posted By 9oldmen >>I always assumed that major expansion decisions weren't made by park management, but rather by the powers on high in Burbank<< I get the feeling that the people in Burbank/Glendale are also, to some extent, different than the ones who were there ten years ago.
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt In corporate America rarely are the same people around at the top that were there 10 years ago.
Originally Posted By crapshoot <<Always? There must be exceptions. For instance it seems unlikely that a project the size and scope of DCA's expansion . . .>> In the case of DCA, Anaheim was handed a lemon of a park and was subsequently expected to run it profitably. So yes, you bet Glendale had to listen as to why, on average, DCA was costing Disney $5 for each guest who walked through the gate. Disneyland Resort complained and complained and complained until the only solution was to retool the park. Again, that particular spark did not come down from Glendale but was initiated at the Park level.
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt Right, but that doesn't mean that the projects *always* start at the park level, which is what assumed you were saying in post 120.
Originally Posted By crapshoot <<Right, but that doesn't mean that the projects *always* start at the park level, which is what assumed you were saying in post 120.>> I understand where you are coming from. For instance if a new Disney film were to come out, Glendale could decide to turn it into an attraction of some sort and install it no matter even if Park Management had objections. Of a different note though, I would sure like to know the true dynamic that created the Tomorrowland debacle. Rumors of DCA's construction budget syphoning off some of TL's budget, rumors of Rocket Rod's infighting that took it straight to failure, rumors of sponsers pulling out, shuttering of Subs, etc. From a Risk Management standpoint, how could anyone have planned for all those issues and have had contingencies in place to mitigate for. I'm just saying.
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt <<Right, but that doesn't mean that the projects *always* start at the park level, which is what assumed you were saying in post 120.>> "I understand where you are coming from. For instance if a new Disney film were to come out, Glendale could decide to turn it into an attraction of some sort and install it no matter even if Park Management had objections." Exactly. "Of a different note though, I would sure like to know the true dynamic that created the Tomorrowland debacle." I don't think anyone would have complained had they actually spent the available money ($100 million?) on creating at least one interesting attraction to entertain people instead of wasting it on pavement, paint, a giant marble water feature, and a tunnel from Circle Vision to the Peoplemover. Tomorrowland '98 was just stupid.
Originally Posted By oc_dean ^ Get a piece of large cloth, and bingo - A makeshift "tree house". And bump the admission price up 2 dollars, because Disney did it.
Originally Posted By TomMorrow92 Hey folks! I thought I would be kind and give you some updates on the ol' spinning building. As many of you may know, we are going through a test period that reverses the entrance and exit and the Dream Home is now giving Linear Tours through the Home. In the next few months, some of the ring shows wil be updated and some will be changed to work with keeping guests interested. The dormant area (The Jet pack and Hover scooter) will be filled soon! So please keep visiting and give us feedback on how should our building work! Just make sure you visit City Hall and leave a comment. Futuristically Yours, TomMorrow
Originally Posted By Manfried "Just make sure you visit City Hall and leave a comment." I think this encouragement is not something APers should do unless it is a real and immediate problem.
Originally Posted By TomMorrow92 Well some like to complain that our building is not that entertaining. I mean if APers would like to see our building have a refresh that would help. The funniest thing most of our CMs have received questions about the whereabouts of Tom Morrow.
Originally Posted By TomMorrow92 No problem. I'm here to update you guys on how our building is seeing as we get many APers and we love you guys in our building!
