cfc Posted September 14, 2008 Posted September 14, 2008 Sigh! I miss the Tahitian Terrace--tasty ribs, goofy hula show, desserts that come with FIRE! (Anyone else remember the "Volcano Sundae"?)
dandaman Posted September 14, 2008 Posted September 14, 2008 although all these people weren't here...so you know what that makes them? "Smarter than us!" Mmmm, that's good reference. Buzz Lightyear was pretty much the same as all the other versions. Don't forget about this hidden targets in the lightspeed tunnel or the one under Zurg's medallion! Did they have the 100,000 target on the red Rock 'Em Sock 'Em's arm?
natatomic Posted September 14, 2008 Posted September 14, 2008 It's a Small World Hong Kong is now officially natatomic's favorite attraction! NO.
thrillerman1 Posted September 14, 2008 Posted September 14, 2008 AWESOME! Thank you Robb for sharing!
Ryancrash Posted September 14, 2008 Posted September 14, 2008 A Disney park without the crowds - I love it!! I haven't seen a Disney park this empty since I had the priviledge of visiting Eurodisney in early 1992. Sure, there wasn't much there (BTM, Pirates, Phantom Manor and not much else), but it was totally a fair trade-off, getting to enjoy the short lines and the park all to ourselves. Disney ERT RAWKS!!
TheRapidsNerd Posted September 14, 2008 Posted September 14, 2008 Tron...LOL! I enjoyed seeing this Disneyland in depth. Hopefully it can add a few things like Haunted Mansion, etc... A shame about the lack of people. Still looks fun. Hehehehe Tron.....
cfc Posted September 14, 2008 Posted September 14, 2008 So for the most part this version of Small World looks like all the other ones...except for one change...there are now popular Disney characters scattered throughout the ride. Now I had heard all the Disney purists moan and complain about this how it "ruins It's a Small World", blah, blah, blah.... Yeah, I don't understand all the whining about this, either. (Well, based on what I know about "Disney purists," maybe I do.) I hardly see how this "demeans" the attraction, and if adding Disney characters to a DISNEY ride puts more butts in the boats, the purists should be all for it. But, no--this belittles Walt's vision! In fact, I demand the removal of the upgraded, Dolby 5.1 version of the California ride's soundtrack in favor of the original mid-1960s' stereo version!
tnguy Posted September 14, 2008 Posted September 14, 2008 ^ I agree. I think adding the disney characters is an awesome idea. Its not like they changed the whole ride the characters just add fun little details.
nojarama Posted September 14, 2008 Posted September 14, 2008 So for the most part this version of Small World looks like all the other ones...except for one change...there are now popular Disney characters scattered throughout the ride. Now I had heard all the Disney purists moan and complain about this how it "ruins It's a Small World", blah, blah, blah.... Yeah, I don't understand all the whining about this, either. (Well, based on what I know about "Disney purists," maybe I do.) I hardly see how this "demeans" the attraction, and if adding Disney characters to a DISNEY ride puts more butts in the boats, the purists should be all for it. But, no--this belittles Walt's vision! In fact, I demand the removal of the upgraded, Dolby 5.1 version of the California ride's soundtrack in favor of the original mid-1960s' stereo version! I was mortified myself when I heard they were going to add the Disney characters to IASW. I admit that I despise the ride itself (that song makes my ears bleed still to this day). But, I adore the set design/imagineering. I think Mary Blair was a genius! Her designs still inspire me to this day. I do confess though, they did an excellent job of tying in the old & the new with teh additions. My only questions is: Did they still include the Rainforest in the HKDL version? I know they added a whole Asia section not in the US version. I hope they keep it in the DLR version, as that was my favorite section of the ride. Guess I'll find out in December when it re-opens in Anaheim. Thanks again for a great trip report. And Kid-tum's looks precious!!!
slither37 Posted September 14, 2008 Posted September 14, 2008 It is amazing, everytime I read a TR, i think to myself, now that has got to be the cutest picture of Kid Tums ever. then I read the next TR and there is a better and cuter pic. TR is great, as always. Is there a new rule that someone on the trip at some point has to wear an Iron Maiden tshirt? Up the Irons!
BelizeIt Posted September 14, 2008 Posted September 14, 2008 I love it, Elissa eats her Hot Dogs 'Predator' style. Is KidTums chowing down on a worldly diet (Sushi, Unagi, and of course the occasional Chicken Head) while she Globe Trots with you?
televisedconfession Posted September 14, 2008 Posted September 14, 2008 Man that's a small castle. Everything looked so tiny. I could eat that turkey leg in one gobble. Well, you do know they say about asians right?
natatomic Posted September 14, 2008 Posted September 14, 2008 ^AHAHAHAHA. Turkey. Gobble. I don't know if you meant that, but it cracked me up. Man, I am easy to entertain today.
ThatFalafelGirl Posted September 14, 2008 Posted September 14, 2008 AAAHHH!!!! TINY HATS!!! SOOOO CREEEPY!!!!!! AAAAAHHHH!!!!!!!!! ::runs off screaming::
DRACHEN_FIRE_FAN-BOY Posted September 14, 2008 Posted September 14, 2008 that suspended Arrow Coaster looks AMAZING! do you think Vekoma will ever make a custom "swinging turns" that would be slightly similar? I would love to see a massive Intamin wooden coaster like T-Express! I can't beleive how cheap (in USD) the food is at Disneyland Hong Kong.
televisedconfession Posted September 15, 2008 Posted September 15, 2008 Ohh, ohh! I have another one! Wow! This Disney really is a Small (Disney) World! BAHAHA.... No? Not as good? Ok, well I thought I'd try.
ebl Posted September 15, 2008 Posted September 15, 2008 Aren't they putting Disney characters in the California version of IASW? I haven't been on that in forever, and it's currently closed anyway. Seeing that mountain behind the HKDL castle is strange. Here's a strange question: is the orientation of the park like Disneyland and Florida's Magic Kingdom? That is, when you walk toward the castle, are you walking north? Tomorrowland is on the east side of the park, and so on? I know Florida's Magic Kingdom is set up that way, but I've wondered that about all of the Disneylands around the world. Of course, Florida's is also in Orange County. Eric
natatomic Posted September 15, 2008 Posted September 15, 2008 ^^Wow. I think you just murdered humor.
cfc Posted September 15, 2008 Posted September 15, 2008 ^If humor survived Carrot Top, it'll survive this.
astroworldfan1 Posted September 15, 2008 Posted September 15, 2008 What's the deal with Hot Dog skin and Sesame Seeds? -Tatum
tigerxeyez Posted September 15, 2008 Posted September 15, 2008 I love those little hats! I really like Small World with the characters added!
SigENeaT Posted September 15, 2008 Posted September 15, 2008 [quote name="nojarama My only questions is: Did they still include the Rainforest in the HKDL version? I know they added a whole Asia section not in the US version. I hope they keep it in the DLR version' date=' as that was my favorite section of the ride. Guess I'll find out in December when it re-opens in Anaheim. precious!!! [/quote] Yeah there is a rainforrest, albeit smallish. The Asia section is pretty cool as well.
TheRealTinkerbell Posted September 15, 2008 Posted September 15, 2008 What's the deal with Hot Dog skin and Sesame Seeds? -Tatum Elissa Friendly Food.
cfc Posted September 15, 2008 Posted September 15, 2008 What's the deal with Hot Dog skin and Sesame Seeds? -Tatum And what's so funny 'bout peace, love, and understanding?
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