Which characters will be included in Small World??

Originally Posted By WilliamK99

DlandDug does alot of things, but ridicule isn't one of them. He is one of the most respectful posters on these boards...

Me on the other hand....

 

Originally Posted By mawnck

>>by all means, continue to ridicule anyone who doesn't agree with you.<<

I'm a big boy. If I dish it out, I better be able to take it.

 

Originally Posted By plpeters70

Sorry, but I'm getting tired of all the "You're all getting worked up over nothing" posts. We get it - you think the changes will be fine.

Some of us aren't in favor of them and are saying so. But the ones who seem to be for the changes just aren't saying "We think they'll be good", but are instead attacking posters who think they won't be. See the difference in behavior?

 

Originally Posted By utahjosh

Sorry, but I'm getting tired of all the "This is a big deal and you who voice your support shouldn't" posts. We get it - you think the changes will be bad.

Some of us are in favor of them and are saying so.

<<But the ones who seem to be for the changes just aren't saying "We think they'll be good",>>

Many are saying just that.

<<.. but are instead attacking posters who think they won't be. See the difference in behavior?>>

It's a DISCUSSION board. Somebody brings up a topic, and it's discussed. Sure, some may be overstepping a little and ridiculing those who are against the changes, but I haven't seen anything THAT bad.

 

Originally Posted By p-n-p06

>Oh, and the Hannah Montana: Best of Small Worlds concert segment!<

ROFLMBO!!! :-D

 

Originally Posted By plpeters70

"Sure, some may be overstepping a little and ridiculing those who are against the changes, but I haven't seen anything THAT bad."

You're right - I'm probably reading more into it because I'm on the other side of the argument. I withdraw my criticism!

 

Originally Posted By WilliamK99

Sorry, but I'm getting tired of all the "You're all getting worked up over nothing" posts. We get it - you think the changes will be fine.<<

Let me reword your post just a bit


Sorry, but I'm getting tired of all the "DISNEY IS RUINING SMALL WORLD" posts. We get it - you think the changes will suck.<<


It works both ways, it's a discussion board, just because you may not agree with someone you still have to let them voice their opinion.

 

Originally Posted By Kar2oonMan

>>Some of us are in favor of them and are saying so.<<

I'm honestly curious as to what you find appealing about this? Why do you think it's a good idea?

 

Originally Posted By utahjosh

<Why do you think it's a good idea?>

I think it just adds another level of enjoyment for the ride. I don't think it dilutes the meaning of the ride - we still have children of all kinds, from all over the world, coming together in song and joy.

I think I'll also love the addition of subtle familiar Disney melodies being added to sections of the ride. The song, while wonderful, gets a little monotonous. This might enhance the ride by taking away a little of the "annoyingness" of the song.

 

Originally Posted By plpeters70

"This might enhance the ride by taking away a little of the "annoyingness" of the song."

I've never understood why people find the song so annoying - I just love it myself. And, throughout the ride, they have constantly changing melodies that change the "feel" of the music.

But to each his own I guess. I can certainly agree that getting stuck in any of those scenes can get terribly annoying after a minute or two!! ;-)

 

Originally Posted By DlandDug

>>But by all means, continue to ridicule anyone who doesn't agree with you.<<

My sincerest apologies to anyone who feels I am ridiculing them. I try, as much as possible, to address ideas, rather than individuals. (See my post at the Marty Sklar thread to see further what I mean.)

Ridicule and disrespect have cut both ways in this debate. People are very passionate. I believe this is a good thing. Where the disconnect occurs is in making no effort to understand an opposing point of view. Unless a position is simply untenable, it should be treated with due respect. People should be able to disagree without being disagreeable.

 

Originally Posted By DlandDug

P.S. I will be happy to go on record as saying I DO NOT favor adding Disney characters to its a small world. I feel it is unnecessary. But that's based purely on my perspective.

 

Originally Posted By Kar2oonMan

>>I think it just adds another level of enjoyment for the ride. I don't think it dilutes the meaning of the ride - we still have children of all kinds, from all over the world, coming together in song and joy.<<

Fair enough. I disagree, in that I think they'll be a bit of a distraction if anything. I don't know how interweaving Disney tunes into the song fits at all.

 

Originally Posted By plpeters70

"My sincerest apologies to anyone who feels I am ridiculing them. I try, as much as possible, to address ideas, rather than individuals."

Sorry that I said you were ridiculing posters - I was feeling a little touchy and posted in haste. Guess I'm a little to passionate about this topic!!

 

Originally Posted By DlandDug

In talking to the individual I had mentioned before, I find I was in error about one of the characters. He did not see Sleeping Beauty, but rather Cinderella, dressed in her simple peasant-style dress. She is accompanied by some stylized mice.

I should mention, too, that I have learned that the "characters" we have been discussing are not new dolls, but are rather existing dolls in costumes that evoke the characters. I assume the mice and the White Rabbit and Stitch are new (unless the designers have repurposed existing mice and rabbits and... aliens).

 

Originally Posted By DAR

<<I should mention, too, that I have learned that the "characters" we have been discussing are not new dolls, but are rather existing dolls in costumes that evoke the characters.>>

I was wondering that or did they make new dolls to resemble the Mary Blair asthetic.

 

Originally Posted By SBSBelle22

Personally, from looking at the HKDL photos-I know it's not the same plan they have to DL, but it's all we have to go on-I don't think they're that distracting. Yeah it's a little odd that Pocahontas looks like she is in Canada-but we don't know how they'll do it here in America.

As utahjosh said <<From what i've seen, it's more like the children of the world are dressing up like Disney characters that represent their country.>> To me that's not anything terrible. Isn't Disney a worldwide name that many many people around the world love?

Also, I think it's almost like looking for hidden Mickeys or something-only not quite so hidden. LOL I love the characters because I am a Disney fan and so I just enjoy seeing them in different settings. I have Disney in my blood and I can find Disney references anytime anyplace, so why not in IASW too?

But that's just my humble opinion. You are entitled to yours, I won't try to change it because I can't. All we can do is discuss our opinions-since this is a discussion board, and I agree, I don't think anyone's gotten too terribly rude or vulgar about it. But it is something people are passionate about.

 

Originally Posted By SBSBelle22

Oh and *heehee* I think there should be hobbits in the England scene