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Nice graphic, indeed.
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I've seen the Male Nurse Action Figure before. There's a funky music-store chain in Virignia called Plan 9 that sells a bunch of weird action figures, such as Einstein, Edgar Allan Poe, and even the Librarian (with "super shushing action"). :shock:
I think Disney is missing a bet here. Why not take advantage of the the average coaster enthusiast's (CE's) infatuation with dirt? I propose "Disney's Unfinished Adventure" as a third gate for Anaheim. For a mere $40, CEs with cameras can amble about and take picutures of various piles of dirt, pieces of track, stacks of wall board--all sorts of construction materials and equipment. CMs could move this material around every week, leading to all sorts of online speculation: "Hey, is that B&M track? And what's with this new ditch? Perhaps they're finally going to build the 'Western Rivers Expedition!'"
Heck, they could even scatter around old Rocket Rods and Peoplemover cars and really give the folks on theme-park boards some fodder for dissection and discussion.
"Remember, Disney's Unfinished Adventure will never be finished. Really."
Chuck "I'm gonna start piling dirt in fron of my house and charging admission" Campbell
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Big Bill Shatner had quite a struggle with his waistline when he was younger. For example, in the original Star Trek, he would be in pretty good shape during the early episodes, put on a few pounds halfway through the season, then shed the weight by the time shooting for the season ended.
My best wishes to anyone struggling with a volatile waistline. My best advice? Don't beat yourself up over it.
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No matter what they cosmetically change, I want them to fix the problem of boats stacking at the base of the lift!!!
If they fix it there, they gotta send that fix to all the other Disney boat rides like it. I still have nightmares being stuck in the "Snow Blind room" of Small World for a half an hour.
Try riding Small World after a spin on the Tea Cups sometime--between the slight rocking of the boat and the repetition of that song . . .
Bad things, man!
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Strongly disfavorable, I hate how they are taking a classic ride and updating it to go along with a movie. What's next, an Eddie Murphy character added into the Haunted Mansion?
Considering that movie was a 40-megaton bomb, not bloody likely.
Welll.....you never know. One of the things that came out during that time was the Jennifer Tilly had in her contract that, if the movie recouped it's costs, then she would be inserted into the ride as Madam Leota. But, I agree, seeing the movie tanked, I doubt that will happen. Also, I don't know if it's true at all, so that doesn't hurt either.
In terms of the Pirates thing, who knows. I felt a little weird about it at first, but maybe it'll be for the best. As long as it keep changing after this. Pirates is timeless for a reason, because it wasn't associated to anything. Once it becomes associated with something, it gets caught in a trap of being old or out of date. That's the one thing that worries me.
I remember Jennifer Tilly saying something to that effect. Well, as long as they keep "Chucky" off the ride . . .
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Interesting poll so far--absolutely no one is "neutral."
I in the "somewhat favorable" category--and I'll definitely want to check out the results. I was lurking around the "Micechat" boards, and there are some pretty strong feelings about this there--leaning toward "oh, God in heaven, no!"
Well, thar be good and bad, mates. The only strong concern in this old swab is losing yet another Paul Frees voice performance--he was one of the best (right up there with Mel Blanc). His voice will still be there (just not in the ship battle scene). And I wonder if Johnny Depp and Geoffrey Rush will give their voices to the Sparrow and Barbossa AAs?
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Al Lutz really annoys me... just a pet peeve.
He is a rather polarizing figure among the hard-core Disneyites. For my part, I think he oftens comes up with interesting stuff, but his writing style is a bit repetitive and irritating--his often snarky, often irrelevant asides, for example, and his tendency to beat the same points into the ground, week after week.
But this poll and thread aren't meant to be about Al Lutz--just Disney's plan to change POTC.
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Strongly disfavorable, I hate how they are taking a classic ride and updating it to go along with a movie. What's next, an Eddie Murphy character added into the Haunted Mansion?
Considering that movie was a 40-megaton bomb, not bloody likely.
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Actually, Disney has a tradition of updating or "plussing" old attractions--the Jungle Cruise is a good example.
All I ask is do it right and don't go cheap.
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It seems that the "extreme makeover" of DL's classic Pirates of the Caribbean is a go, according to Al Lutz at Miceage.com. You can read all about it here, but beware mates--thar be spoilers there!: http://miceage.com/allutz/al110805a.htm . Properly warned be ye, sez I!
According to Lutz, Jack Sparrow and Barbossa AAs will be joining the other pirates, as will the voice of Davy Jones. The rehab also calls for upgrading the sound and ride effects. While the city-burning show scene will reamain largely unchanged, WDI will be adding Sparrow to some other scenes, and Barbossa will be commanding the Wicked Wench (which will be turned into, of course, the Black Pearl). WDW's version will receive similar treatment. These additions will tie into the next two POTC flicks.
So, cast yer votes, swabs!
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Hmm--just like Homer Simpson and Mr. Sparkle . . .
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"Ive seen detergents that leave a better film than this!"
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Parachute Sky Jump
I see that--and raise you the Wacky Soap Box Racers.
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Playing "Sea Battle" on my old Intellivision.
Willard's Whizzer at Marriott's Great America.
The hand cut French fries at Mil's Drive-In, Patterson, California.
Movies that were worth standing in line for.
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EDIT: Togo? No.
Have you ever played "Sea Battle" on an Intellivision game system?
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I wonder if Atari will use this excuse if they lose: "Sorry, Mr. Sawyer. We'd love to pay, but the 'bank refuses to lend us any more money.'"
Haven't got past RCT2, myself.
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How about instead of Spaceship Earth they sponsor poor old wonders of life pavilion!!!
As for the Wand, eh, I'd rather see the Hat taken down at MGM.
Yes, death to the hat! Completely screwed up the view there (even if it did offer an opportunity for novelty photos of people "wearing" it).
Oh, Siemens--hah!
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Oh my! I just realized that picture might be a little "too extreme" for TPR??
Great--I've just gone blind and impotent!
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Word has it that Hilton was trying to arrange for a new series, but Fox, in a rare show of good taste, demurred.
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Funny stuff--you're quite the head case, which explains the last picture.
My brother and I checked out the Edinburgh Dungeon and thought it was a hoot. The best part is the end where your a poor McDonald trapped in a wee house in Glencoe when the Campbells and their pals, the British, set it afire. Pretty bizarre when your family is the monster in a "haunted attraction."
Chuck "Don't look at me--I wasn't at Glencoe" Campbell
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She did ride that "spoiled ditz who carries a Chihuahua" gimmick for quite a while. I made the mistake of renting House of Wax a few weeks ago. None of the cast covered themselves with glory, but they were all Laurence Oliviers and Vivian Leighs next to Paris Hilton. She had neither talent nor presence, and she wasn't even sexy--just seemed sort of bored.
Never watched Simple Life, and I wish I'd given Wax a miss.
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Campbell's Scotch Broth soup (although I can make a pretty killer version of this myself).
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Dude I just folded 46 socks in the 2 minute time limit!!! BEAT THAT!!!!
Well done, young comrade! You virtual letter of appreciation is in the mail. Yes, you are fortunate to have such a valuable skill. Other comrades have been sent to reorientation camps for mending less than 40 socks.
Your next mission--to help the imperial eunuch stop people from spitting. His high-pitched voice will quickly get on your nerves!
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I'm not a rabid fan of anime, but I do own copies of Spirited Away, Princess Monoke, Metropolis, and Akira.
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