Originally Posted By dshyates "Yes, but where does one go to meet and greet the Witches?" Not sure, but I bet there is a buffet.
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt "Yes, but where does one go to meet and greet the Witches?" I'm sure there a cobweb laden dungeon in the bowels of Cinderella Castle that is suitable. "Not sure, but I bet there is a buffet." LOL.
Originally Posted By HokieSkipper <<I'm sure there a cobweb laden dungeon in the bowels of Cinderella Castle that is suitable.>> Yup, they're called the utilidoors.
Originally Posted By HokieSkipper ^^^They're really nothing special. Once the novelty wears off they're actually pretty disappointing.
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 <<I'm not overly impressed with the content of the New Fantasyland, but I have to say that I think it will *look* beautiful.>> Agreed ... especially when compared with what's been there the past 15-plus years. <<If the new Beast's castle is any indication of the level of detail to come I think that most fans will be satisfied.>> Most fans are, to be fair when it comes to WDW, very easy to please. <<Whatever the outcome there's no question that this is a huge improvement over what's there now.>> For sure!
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 <<Yeah, I understand that. But as far as rides go, SWSA is kinda unimpressive. So I can see how someone would think it's not a big deal to lose it.>> That's because its been neutered so much over the years and kept in awful show shape. To be fair, SWSA in Tokyo and Paris are very kewl dark rides ... Anaheim's is short, but at least retains the dark Spirit of the story.
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer ^^^ Giving us no reason to rip out ours for a disposable experience. FIX the damn thing, don't kill it.
Originally Posted By Witches of Morva ORWEN: Well, there was a very brief meet and greet for the Black Cauldron characters in California's Disneyland back in 1985--until a certain nasty old biddy lost her cool and attacked an old man who thought we were cleaning women and demanded that we clean up some horse droppings on Main Street. Because of that, your cauldron girls were permanently banned from ever doing meets and greets again. (I hope that poor old man finally recovered from Orgoch's poundings and houndings...)
Originally Posted By Evening Star I hope the new SW ride lives up to expectations. I've only ridden the one in MK once and enjoyed it (it had a conclusion unlike Anaheim!) As she's my favorite princess I'm glad that they are including a new ride instead of getting rid of references to her completely. She is rather forgotten about in current Disney princess offerings unfortunately.
Originally Posted By Witches of Morva ORWEN: I know what you mean, Evening Star, duckling. The competition between princesses has become pretty fierce ever since they added more of them to the roster. But I'm sure Snow White won't be totally forgotten. She's still popular.
Originally Posted By TMICHAEL Sorry all, I just have to say it.... I don't get why all the excitement. This looks like it was lifted from Storybook Land Canal Boats and plopped on top of a building. I think it will end up looking a bit like a toy with the original Cinderella's Castle AND Prince Eric's Castle over shadowing it. No amount of forced perspective is going to help hide that it is a miniature model. Here's to hoping I'm wrong and it ends up gorgeous. BUT until then, I'm still not too thrilled.
Originally Posted By Witches of Morva ORWEN: Maybe if you see it in person--like we did today--you'll be more thrilled, TMICHAEL, duckling. ORDDU: Of course there's no doubt one has to use their imagination in regard to this castle--much like what guests have to do out in California when riding the Storybook land canal boats. ORWEN: The thing I'M not thrilled about is the conversation I had with a couple of those men in 'suits' today--you know, the one's who look important and who walk around the parks as if their important decision making types. I had asked them how soon Snow White's Scary Adventures would be closing. They said it would most likely be around for another year and a half. ORDDU: Yes, we were told that Snow White's current dark ride wouldn't be going away until most of the expansion was complete. ORWEN: But when I asked them if the Dwarf's coaster would tell the story of Snow White--like the dark ride does--they said, "No, in fact Snow White won't even be making an appearance inside the Dwarf's coaster ride." I let them know I didn't like that idea. I told them I wanted an attraction to have Snow White in it." ORDDU: That's when they said that the only way to see Snow White--after the expansion was complete--would be if we went and saw her at the princess meet and greet. ORWEN: And that's when I told them it wasn't the same thing--that Snow White needed to be represented inside the Dwarf coaster attraction. To which they simply replied, "Sorry, I know what you mean but the Imagineers have different ideas."
Originally Posted By tashajilek Wow, thats realy too bad. I guess they dont care about what "guests" want?
Originally Posted By HokieSkipper <<Wow, thats realy too bad. I guess they dont care about what "guests" want?>> I don't think the majority of guests will mind when they're enjoying the coaster.
Originally Posted By TMICHAEL >>>Maybe if you see it in person--like we did today--you'll be more thrilled, TMICHAEL, duckling<<< I am so very much hoping you're right Orwen. I've always enjoyed you and your sisters insight and clever banter...and love of the virile male form...so I don't doubt you ladies in the least. And such disappointing news about completely loosing Snow in attraction form. At least there is time to visit before her eviction.
Originally Posted By Witches of Morva ORWEN: I think I know what you mean, leobloom, duckling. It was so embarassing to be talking to these 'suits' while a certain nasty old biddy sat down to bite off her long toenails right there in public!!!
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer >>>>ORWEN: The thing I'M not thrilled about is the conversation I had with a couple of those men in 'suits' today--you know, the one's who look important and who walk around the parks as if their important decision making types. I had asked them how soon Snow White's Scary Adventures would be closing. They said it would most likely be around for another year and a half.<<<<< WOW. Guess I won't be saying goodbye in June, then.... that's good. I can see that this is going to be like CoP in the early 2000's. Every trip/ride on the CoP definitely had a feeling of finality and a bit of sadness. Same with SSE 94. "I wonder if this is the last time I'll be on THIS ride...?" Well, at least June won't be the last one for SWSA.
