Originally Posted By sjhym333 I have always felt that Indy belongs at the Studio as part of an attraction/stunt show area. I think they would do well together. It also might give the Studio the needed push to start finding a focus...which it sorely lacks.
Originally Posted By HokieSkipper <<Nah, I'd let you.>> *Puts away JC revolver* Good.... <<You'd just have to let me have some fun in DAK and DHS. We agree on EPCOT.>> No way, DHS is my baby!
Originally Posted By HokieSkipper <<Are you talking about the stunt show or a dark ride clone of Disneyland's?>> A dark ride with the same scope as Disneyland's. I would prefer it not to be a clone. But heck, I'd take one at this point. <<And where, specifically, does Indiana Jones belong(and why that location)?? This might turn into an even more fun topic.>> Adventureland. There's not a better fit for the attraction. Indiana Jones is the spirit of Adventure, and the timeline ties in perfectly with the Jungle Cruise, and the two are fused into the ultimate sister attractions.
Originally Posted By barboy2 ///look at Hogwarts, and the coloration is the exact same thing. It's STUNNING./// fair enough......... and from the videos and pictures I have seen of Potterville I agree that, based on quality and total immersion of theme and product, Harry & Co. would fit nicely BUT how would you connect it to TDS's overall theme?
Originally Posted By HokieSkipper <<BUT how would you connect it to TDS's overall theme? >> The connection to water could be tied in with the black lake, but that is a tenuous tie at best. But the adventure aspect, well, if you've read or seen anything Potter, I would think that's a no brainer.
Originally Posted By Christi22222 Can't weigh in on HP at TDS as I just don't know enough about that park. But I will say that I definitely agree with HokieSkipper that Indy belongs in Adventureland. The feel is just right. I agree that the Studios could use it right now, but it just wouldn't be as perfect a fit. Justifiable at the Studios? Probably. But old fashioned Disney Magic? Not like in Adventureland! But really, I am about to start a "Disney if Hokie and EE ran it!!" thread just for fun and grins. See, we can be positive!
Originally Posted By MousDad WB are in an interesting situation - once HP 7.2 comes out next summer they won't have any future HP movies so their >>revenue stream will be limited to home video and TV rights. They need to find a way to keep their version of HP alive - it will be intriguing to see what is their next step. It is far easier for the publisher Bloomsbury as they will continue to see sales at HP reaches new generations.<< Two words: more books.
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer >>>>No way, DHS is my baby!<<<< And EPCOT is mine. ;-) Like you wouldn't overspend.... LOL.
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer >>>But really, I am about to start a "Disney if Hokie and EE ran it!!" thread just for fun and grins. See, we can be positive! <<<< DOOOOOOOOOO ITTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT. LOL.
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer >>>>Two words: more books.<<<< JKR is thinking about it. *Clutches Hedwig plush.*
Originally Posted By Christi22222 For the love of god, I'd just be happy if JKR would re-write number 7 so that it wasn't a pale shadow of the quality of the first books. I love the HP books, but does anyone really feel that number 7 reached the same level of genius? Not the actual plot. The story. I know a lot of diehard fans, and while it is certainly to varying degrees, no one will defend 7 as a masterpiece like they will the earlier books. As for a next gen series, I'd be fine as long as they were good. Don't ruin the legacy of the series by cranking out crap just because you can. Either you're inspired, or you're not.
Originally Posted By Christi22222 >>But really, I am about to start a "Disney if Hokie and EE ran it!!" thread just for fun and grins.<< Can you handle the pressure? Cuz my finger is on the button.....
Originally Posted By HokieSkipper <<For the love of god, I'd just be happy if JKR would re-write number 7 so that it wasn't a pale shadow of the quality of the first books. I love the HP books, but does anyone really feel that number 7 reached the same level of genius? Not the actual plot. The story. I know a lot of diehard fans, and while it is certainly to varying degrees, no one will defend 7 as a masterpiece like they will the earlier books.>> I love number 7, as do most of my friends. The only book that I think stinks is Chamber of Secrets.
Originally Posted By Christi22222 Interesting to hear that, Hokie, since it differs from what I've heard so far. I've actually been looking for someone who feels that way. Couple of questions...did you feel the tone and style were very different in number 7? And if you did feel it was different, did you like the change and that's what you like about the book? Or did you just feel that it was appropriate for the events and so it didn't detract from how you felt about the book? Because I don't take issue with the events, just the delivery. So I keep trying to drill down to figure out if the book changed, I changed, or what. And did you like number 7 best? Or just liked it as much as the others? I don't think Chamber is the best, but I guess I hadn't rated it as stinking. Just doesn't move the whole story forward significantly, like the other books do. I get the feeling she was still writing them exclusively for children at that point, and doesn't develop the maturity that most adults appreciate until Prisoner. We all give Sorcerer's Stone a pass, of course, because just the mere idea of the world and characters she created was genius. But that felt much more like a children's book to me, as well.
Originally Posted By barboy2 ///I am about to start a "Disney if Hokie and EE ran it!!"/// sounds like a winning topic to me!
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer >>>For the love of god, I'd just be happy if JKR would re-write number 7 so that it wasn't a pale shadow of the quality of the first books. I love the HP books, but does anyone really feel that number 7 reached the same level of genius? Not the actual plot. The story. I know a lot of diehard fans, and while it is certainly to varying degrees, no one will defend 7 as a masterpiece like they will the earlier books.<<< WHAT!?!??!?!?!??? lol Adored 7. It was different, sure, but I felt that it masterfully concluded the series, tied up it's loose ends, and plunged the depths of the universe that JKR had made. 6 is my favorite, though. 4 was least fave.
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer >>>Can you handle the pressure? Cuz my finger is on the button..... <<<< I dare ya.
Originally Posted By Christi22222 >>4 was least fave<< Just in case I needed a refresher course in different perspectives resulting in different opinions, Goblet of Fire was in fact my favorite. lol! I guess my belief in the unity of opinions on 7 resulted from my nieces, my son, my sister, my neighbor, and all of the campers at my niece's Harry Potter camp thinking 7 was a bummer, too. Very interesting to have my horizons expanded!
Originally Posted By DlandDug I'm a bit late to this party, but I believe I can settle one bar bet. (From 100 posts ago!) >>Take DLR - the premium AP was $299 in '01...<< >>...first a correction, Lee, DLR PAPs were $199 in 2001 ... they basically threw DCA in for free...<< >>But I think it was always $199 for a one-park ... then they added DCA when they totally screwed over their locals APers when DCA opened and they were afraid it would be so popular they wouldn't sell the two-parkers for a while. I very much doubt Disney ever lowered the price of an AP by $100.<< And... you're both right, partly. The PAP in early 2001 was $199, $299 for the 2-park hopper. (I know, I rushed right out and bought one.) Early on there was a panic in TDA that the new park wouldn't have the capacity to handle all those satisfied tourists AND the happy-happy locals with the 2-park pass, so they abruptly suspended sales. (I know, as some of my friends who hadn't rushed right out were sorely disappointed--BEFORE DCA OPENED.) DCA opened. And the new mantra at TDA was Get-Bodies-Through-Front-Gates. So they not only "gave back" the 2-park pass, they "maintained" the price at... $199. Those who had paid $299 earlier in the year were... unhappy... that the same pass was now being offered for $100 less. They... pointed this out to management. TDA offered to make up the difference if anyone was so inclined to ask. Many... were so inclined. (I know, because I never did-- for which friends considered me a chump.) So they never did "lower the price." They discontinued the $299 2-park pass, then added DCA to the $199 PAP. Clear?
