Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Discussion Thread

[DirkFunk]

Apparently the books below are a prop in the new Princess Fairytale Hall.

 

I've heard at least one person complain that the books should not be in their original (non English) languages because the theme of MK is "Americana". I totally disagree. Fantasyland isn't Americana at all. Last I looked we don't have castle's like you'd see in the middle of the park, Snow White, Peter Pan, Beauty and the Beast, Little Mermaid, etc, AREN'T American stories.

 

Anybody have a problem with this or is this yet another overraction by Disney nerds?

 

I'm sorry. I can't process what you just said. If I read the words on the screen correctly, you're indicating that somewhere on the internet, someone has said that they don't want the original language version of fairy tales re-told/butchered by the Walt Disney Corporation because, somehow, they have become "Americana". If that is correct, this person or persons, whoever or whomever they maybe, would the dumbest and wrongest human beings ever to grace Earth. I thus will have to believe that I did not read this and go on with my evening, and hopefully, my life, without ever reflecting again on the possibility that I read exactly that here today.

[Sir Clinksalot]

This applies to the two posts above ...

 

 

[azza29]

The train looks absolutely fabulous.

 

(Disney Parks)

 

This ride looks great, yet it's being sneered at as a 'D-ticket' ride that took too long to build on certain Disney fansites. I can't wait to check it out!

[cfc]

^When, of course, 1) they have absolutely no idea what it will actually be like and 2) it replaces an old "C" ticket attraction.

Edited September 19, 2013 by cfc

[ernierocker]

^Exactly. I also think the ride will look great in its location. You will be able to walk about almost the entire ride and it will have a strong visual impact on the expanded Fantasyland.

Edited September 19, 2013 by ernierocker

[Sir Clinksalot]

Well, I do agree that it's taking WAY too long especially considering the rate that Universal is churning out "E-ticket" quality attractions. But I disagree that it's not going to be awesome when it finally does open. I've never understood hating a ride before it even opens.

 

Sure, anybody could have looked at Full Throttle and realized that it was too short but I don't think anybody ever said it wouldn't be fun, and it is. But when it comes to Disney, you know it's going to be quality.

 

Wonder if Snow White's animatronic hair is going to create controversy too.

[azza29]

^Universal have definitely set an aggressive pace, but that's what market challengers do. It's not an apples to apples comparison though - I can appreciate why something like Be Our Guest would take longer to put together than Moe's Tavern (although both look great).

[A.J.]

Sheesh, it's like video game nerds saying that a big-budget video game is a complete failure unless it averages over 90 on Metacritic.

[Mstankow]

Even half-finished the ride looks really awesome in person. I love how swoopy the track is. Even if the ride was 30 seconds long it looks like it will still be fun.

[cfc]

There's no telling what sort of infrastructure changes needed to be made to completely redo Fantasyland, either. I was surprised at how quiclky Universal ripped out Jaws, though.

[PikaPika]

 

This ride looks great, yet it's being sneered at as a 'D-ticket' ride that took too long to build on certain Disney fansites. I can't wait to check it out!

 

Could somebody please explain how a mine train, which is essentially a family coaster, could be a D-ticket ride? It does not compute...

[COASTER FREAK 11]

^Themeing, plain and simple.

 

If you take two identical rides, place one in a field, and the other is massively themed, the themed one would be more desirable. So, its higher on the scale.

 

The whole ticket scale could be said that its based off of demand and quality, not the cost of the attractions. Even though the whole thing is silly and subject to personal opinion anyways so its really a moot point.

[cfc]

Vekoma Mine Trains provide a good example. Here's the mine train at Walibi Belgium.

 

 

Here is the Vekoma Mine Train at Hard Rock Park.

 

 

I think the difference is pretty clear. Which one would you rather ride? I'm guessing that the "swinging" mine cars will be the kicker for the WDW ride, along with the show scenes.

Edited September 20, 2013 by cfc

[PikaPika]

The one in Hard Rock Park looks pretty sparse!

 

So the nay-sayers think that the theming will be sub-par, resulting in a less desirable ride. I don't know, those trains look good to me! I love the lanterns and the swinging will be extra fun.

[arby]

I'm really looking forward to this coaster. From what I've read, it sounds like it's going to be a lot of fine for my entire family. We've pushed back our next trip to WDW twice so we can get to experience this.

[larrygator]

Apparently the books below are a prop in the new Princess Fairytale Hall.

 

I've heard at least one person complain that the books should not be in their original (non English) languages because the theme of MK is "Americana". I totally disagree. Fantasyland isn't Americana at all. Last I looked we don't have castle's like you'd see in the middle of the park, Snow White, Peter Pan, Beauty and the Beast, Little Mermaid, etc, AREN'T American stories.

 

Anybody have a problem with this or is this yet another overraction by Disney nerds?

 

And how many of those stories were actually created by DISNEY?

[Her0ofLime]

^ Must...Think...Of...Something...Clever...To...Back...This...Post...Up!

But seriously shouldn't the comment about how the books should be English be in the GP thread instead of here?

[robbalvey]

Check out this post on the DisneyParks Blog: http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2013/09/behind-the-scenes-seven-dwarfs-mine-train-car-completes-drop-test-at-magic-kingdom-park/

 

Seven Dwarfs Mine Train now testing!

 

[Koasterking48]

Sweet! I hope it turns out to be a great family coaster!

[Nrthwnd]

^^

[Moose]

Wow. That really looks great! Those cars are so detailed.

[cfc]

Looks like the ride will have terrific theming. The mine cars and the setting look great in that photo.

[coasterfreak101]

Wow, that looks amazing. Can't wait to see this thing finally open!

[Hilltopper39]

I can't believe that Disney would release a testing picture with the themeing not finished and electrical hook ups still exposed. This has totally ruined the magic for me and is further evidence to the resort declining by degrees, I'll never attend the park again or ride this ride in protest.

 

Seriously though this things looks awesome. I really had no interest in the New Fantasyland project even when this was initially announced but the more updates I've seen the more I think that it might be a fun little attraction.

[Hilltopper39]

Sorry for the double post but does anyone know if Vekoma manufactured the track for this one as well? It certainly looks like track similar to Everest and the Grizzly Mountain ride in Hong Kong.