bert425 Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 Best Shows - SFFT still gets legacy votes based on it's Fiesta Texas days agreed 100% it's rare for us to bother with any shows at Fiesta these days, as they seem to be just recycling a lot of older ideas but not really updating or improving them. . . (or it's live music. . which is entertaining, although I wouldn't think those shows are good enough to win any "best of shows" awards). As to the BGW shows, I enjoyed all the shows I saw on a recent visit there (Celtic Fyre, the Stomp!-like one, and the Festhouse one), and think the production values in Celtic Fyre are very good (at least the set is). . but yeah - no comparison to a Disney Show. Disney should be wiping up the floor with the competition for "Best Show" category. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.J. Posted September 17, 2018 Author Share Posted September 17, 2018 It could be run like the IAAPA brass ring awards, where most of the awards are broken up between several different ranges. Like Silverwood's magic show won Best Theatrical Production (annual attendance 250k-1 Million) in 2016, along with Legoland Malaysia (1M-3M), and Disneyland Paris (>3M). I also feel like a separation between amusement parks and theme parks should be applied to basically any category for any "best of" awards outlet. While there is -some- cross-pollination between, for example, Knoebels and EPCOT in the "best / favorite park food" category, I do believe that they target very different demographics / clientele and should be treated as such. Now, granted, what constitutes an "amusement park" versus a "theme park" in this sense is another can of worms entirely. I kind of like how the TEA does their Thea awards each year, they kind of vary the "best of" categories depending on the selection and judging of nominees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 I think we should get through just one "official" TPR Coaster Poll first! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill_s Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 And Disney itself is more like a manufacturer of a luxury product which doesn't get reviews because they don't provide review samples and don't need reviews because they also have a full waiting list.. WHAT THE F**K ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT?!?!?!? Are you even aware that there are MORE DISNEY REVIEW SITES, Instagram feeds, Twitter feeds, blogs, etc, than ANY OTHER AMUSEMENT PARK or park chain in the world??? Like, have you ever looked at the Internet before??!?! Holy crap, I can't even believe someone would make such an ignorant statement. It blows my mind that i just read those words from one of our forum members. You guys are supposed to be better educated on theme parks if you're going post to Theme Park Review. And what "waiting list???!" Honestly, DO YOU EVEN KNOW WHAT YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT AT ALL!?!?!? That's exactly what I meant: Disney has plenty of advocates, which is analogous to a manufacturer selling something as fast as they can make them properly. You're misinterpreting me. I agree my analogy doesn't add much except more words. What is significant is that analogies instantly spring to mind, or at least that everyone has seen plenty of polls and best-of lists with a focus and agenda and big flaws. These lists reveal much about those making them, which is the only reason they're of any use at all, they can be interpreted. In further consideration, I think my analogy is also wrong. It's not a matter of advertising bucks, it's bias and preference. In ACE, if you're not big on wood coasters and funky little parks, you don't get to vote. Also, believe me, I'm sorry for replying on this subject by now. Shouldn't have to be that way though. Like, seriously? You can't afford to eat at Seasons or the China Quick Service restaurant or any of the Food & Wine/Flower & Garden booths? Or getting some amazing Chicken Katsu Curry at the Japan quick serve? Or maybe the French bakery or get apps at Spice Road Table? You do realize those places are CHEAPER and absoultely higher quality and better value for money than most Six Flags or Cedar Fair offerings right? Good content. Actually, I can't afford to do much, but I would still read more about Disney being a good deal for those only slightly more affluent -- that's not really my impression from trip reviews I read here. I advocate that theme parks can be the best entertainment value for anyone with a local park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dombot Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 And Disney itself is more like a manufacturer of a luxury product which doesn't get reviews because they don't provide review samples and don't need reviews because they also have a full waiting list.. WHAT THE F**K ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT?!?!?!? Are you even aware that there are MORE DISNEY REVIEW SITES, Instagram feeds, Twitter feeds, blogs, etc, than ANY OTHER AMUSEMENT PARK or park chain in the world??? Like, have you ever looked at the Internet before??!?! Holy crap, I can't even believe someone would make such an ignorant statement. It blows my mind that i just read those words from one of our forum members. You guys are supposed to be better educated on theme parks if you're going post to Theme Park Review. And what "waiting list???!" Honestly, DO YOU EVEN KNOW WHAT YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT AT ALL!?!?!? That's exactly what I meant: Disney has plenty of advocates, which is analogous to a manufacturer selling something as fast as they can make them properly. You're misinterpreting me. I agree my analogy doesn't add much except more words. What is significant is that analogies instantly spring to mind, or at least that everyone has seen plenty of polls and best-of lists with a focus and agenda and big flaws. These lists reveal much about those making them, which is the only reason they're of any use at all, they can be interpreted. In further consideration, I think my analogy is also wrong. It's not a matter of advertising bucks, it's bias and preference. In ACE, if you're not big on wood coasters and funky little parks, you don't get to vote. Also, believe me, I'm sorry for replying on this subject by now. Shouldn't have to be that way though. Like, seriously? You can't afford to eat at Seasons or the China Quick Service restaurant or any of the Food & Wine/Flower & Garden booths? Or getting some amazing Chicken Katsu Curry at the Japan quick serve? Or maybe the French bakery or get apps at Spice Road Table? You do realize those places are CHEAPER and absoultely higher quality and better value for money than most Six Flags or Cedar Fair offerings right? Good content. Actually, I can't afford to do much, but I would still read more about Disney being a good deal for those only slightly more affluent -- that's not really my impression from trip reviews I read here. I advocate that theme parks can be the best entertainment value for anyone with a local park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intamin_coyote Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 Another hilarious thing I love to look for in the top 50 wooden list every year is finding where Blue Streak (CP) ends up... #41 this year... Above... #45 T Express #47 Hades 360 Lolz... Whatever "enthusiasts" voting in the GTAs that keep putting Blue Streak in their top 10 either... - Need to ride more wooden coasters - Are CP fanboys - Are being directly paid off by Cedar Fair ---Or some combination of the three... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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