Originally Posted By RoadTrip <<There is nothing in disney's arsenal that can compete with potter. NOTHING EVEN CLOSE.>> First of all, a handful of attractions spread over two themeparks does not mean that Universal is thumping Disney. I also think that Magic Kingdom's Fantasyland Expansion is just as well done as the Potter-lands. In the end, it is a matter of opinion and taste. There is no way to PROVE either one of us right or wrong.
Originally Posted By HongKongDisneyFreak Wow! Where did we say that universal is thumping Disney??? We didn't We said there is nothing close in Disney parks(we have not seen the seas yet) that is close to potter's execution.. Fantasyland shops are nothing compared to potter ones. And fantasyland doesn't have a e ticket, potter has 2. Fantasyland has very nice grounds but overall the land is nowhere near as immersive as potter.
Originally Posted By HongKongDisneyFreak Disneys best attempt at something potter like in detail and execution is carsland but that is nowhere near universals work. The problem is that we decided the rest of universal theme parks is pretty weak. Looking at you studios. IOA has moments of coolness and heavy theme but is looking so dated so fast.
Originally Posted By RoadTrip <<Where did we say that universal is thumping Disney??? We didn't>> To me a thread titled "POTTER UNIVERSE: GAME OVER" certainly implied that. <<Fantasyland shops are nothing compared to potter ones. And fantasyland doesn't have a e ticket, potter has 2. >> The shops I will give you. We all know that Disney shops are way too generic. I don't find anything unusual about Fantasyland not having an "E"... as a land intended to be well-suited to young children, I really wouldn't expect an "E". And although I did not want to wait in the outrageously long standby line, everything I've read says that the Mine Train is a strong "D". I found the attention to detail in the Fantasyland Expansion just as good as that at Potterland. Your mileage may vary... again a matter of opinion and taste... perhaps influenced by being a Harry Potter fan. That, to me, is the main thing Universal has going for it with the Potter Lands... a hugely popular franchise with locations that fans already know and love.
Originally Posted By CuriousConstance "Where did we say that universal is thumping Disney??? We didn't " Who is we? And yes, the whole "game over"line certainly applied that the game between Disney and universal is over with Harry Potter.
Originally Posted By HongKongDisneyFreak Game over in this context means as for execution of place setting in parks potter is far supreme compared to Disney's best which most with a pair of working eyes would say is carsland. In other words potterland changed the game which is a good thing because now maybe that avatar will be done as crazy cool as potter. But we aren't holding our breath because we bet there will still be generic/wdw wide junk for sale in the 2 to 3 shops
Originally Posted By HongKongDisneyFreak " I don't find anything unusual about Fantasyland not having an "E"... as a land intended to be well-suited to young children, I really wouldn't expect an "E". " Peculiar, so peculiar Critter country got splash mountain Fantasyland got Matterhorn and small world Carsland got racers Toontown got randy rabbit Sounds like you invented an excuse and we are not sure why you need to do that. Anyway with all the marketing, hype guests expected(early on in the campaign) a real attraction to anchor the land. Opening or in this case improving and expanding and ultimately relaunching a heavily themed and hyped land without an anchor(e ride) disappoints us. Kids deserve the "e" too.
Originally Posted By HongKongDisneyFreak "perhaps influenced by being a Harry Potter fan. That, to me, is the main thing Universal has going for it with the Potter Lands... a hugely popular franchise with locations that fans already know and love." For me and my clan that phenomena didn't apply. I lasted just 30 minutes into the first potter film and then bailed, definitely not my cup of wizard brew. The books? Nope, never. I read non-fiction not kid sorcery stuff. The rest of my clan knew very little about potter. No fans present. But shit hit the fan when we all apprapproached that hogcastle. Breathtaking achievement and the diagonal alley perhaps even cooler in detail and immersion. All in all we can't justify a $150 hopper pass to see both potter sections and a elaborate crazy themed train to connect for a second trip because universal goes from "A+" to a "C" once you get away from the potter stuff.
Originally Posted By phruby I take it your not into noun-verb sentences, punctuation or spell checkers? Your posts make my eyes hurt. Please proof read before you post. ...and who the hell is Randy Rabbit?
Originally Posted By HongKongDisneyFreak Please take caution in your tone, phruby. I write well when needed. I position active verbs in my written thoughts unlike so many others who rely on the passive "to be". Oh and before policing the boards with grammar mistakes and/or improper diction you might want to examine your own English skills: Your use of "your" instead of the proper contraction "you're" makes you look not only less intelligent but hypocritical as well---- nicely done, Lad!
Originally Posted By Witches of Morva ORWEN: I wonder if Randy Rabbit is playing the part of Roger Rabbit in today's episode of Disney Versus Universal.
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt The Disney vs Universal debate is one the silliest things about being a part of this community. Nobody cares except the neurotic theme patk fan boys. I doubt if Disney even cares.
Originally Posted By Yookeroo 'Your use of "your" instead of the proper contraction "you're" makes you look not only less intelligent but hypocritical as well---- nicely done, Lad!' Ummmmmm...."your" was correct.
Originally Posted By HongKongDisneyFreak Read post 69 again--- this time with a critical eye. phruby offered "your" twice in the following: "I take it your not into noun-verb sentences, punctuation or spell checkers? Your posts make my eyes hurt. Please proof read before you post." phruby wrote an adjective(possessive style) but the context necessitates the contraction of "you are".
Originally Posted By HongKongDisneyFreak Fk this formal annoying BS writing crap We are going back to what feels more comfortable for us. Sorry phruby As for parks Yes potter is far supreme and yes universal has nothing else in the tank that we think is great.
