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DVCBob
05-23-2002, 10:45 PM
Would you like to see the DVC logo changed? If so what would it look like? Those purple mountains just don't do anything for me.

imgoingtodisney
05-24-2002, 05:07 AM
I think the logo is on the girly side.
I dont think DH and DS will be wearing their shirts much.
Can the colors be changed to make the logo more unisex?

dopey2
05-24-2002, 05:36 AM
The only change I would like to see is to bring back the third mountain!

PamOKW
05-24-2002, 07:31 AM
I second Dopey2's comment. :)

dianeschlicht
05-24-2002, 07:35 AM
I agree with Dopey too!

wdwnut
05-24-2002, 09:43 PM
another vote for Dopey2's idea!

Maistre Gracey
05-24-2002, 10:27 PM
Does anyone have a pic of the three mountain logo?

madcoco
05-24-2002, 10:45 PM
http://www.intercot.com/infocentral/images/DVC-Logo.gif

Werner Weiss
05-24-2002, 11:18 PM
<center>
http://www.wernerweiss.com/images-2002cruise/dvc3mountains.jpg
Three mountains -- one of which looks like it's falling over.

http://www.wernerweiss.com/images-2002cruise/dvc2mountains.jpg
Oh no! Somebody stole a mountain.
</center>

Maistre Gracey
05-24-2002, 11:25 PM
THANX, madcoco and Werner.
Not sure which I like better.

nydizfan
05-25-2002, 12:14 AM
we love our mountains .. two or three whatevere......dave

Doctor P
05-25-2002, 05:47 AM
I don't really have a problem with either version of the logo, but maybe I am just used to them (or already nostalgic!)

Regina
05-25-2002, 07:11 AM
I miss my mountain.:( :( :(

I don't know about you, but I get the impression that us DVCer's don't like to have things change very much.:p :p :p

CaptainMidnight
05-25-2002, 07:13 AM
I guess I'd just like to see the logo on a wider selection and more available selection of merchandise. It didn't strike me as overly girly. That middle mountain does look like it's going to fall over. But the darn thing is not on very much that I can wear.

RoutemanDan
05-25-2002, 08:27 AM
Playing around with color....

<img align=left src=http://www.my************/projects/ezboard/ezboard_userimages/rmdsjoint/images/dvcbrwnrmd.gif><img src=http://www.wernerweiss.com/images-2002cruise/dvc2mountains.jpg>

Chuck S
05-25-2002, 08:55 AM
Dan, thanks for your effort, but to me the brown/tan mountains look bland. I like to logo as is. Anybody remember when the mountains were red? I have a mug with red mountains. I like the lavender/purple better.

RoutemanDan
05-25-2002, 09:11 AM
I agree Chuck,how about a maroonish color....
<img align=left src=http://www.my************/projects/ezboard/ezboard_userimages/rmdsjoint/images/dvcmarrmd.gif><img src=http://www.wernerweiss.com/images-2002cruise/dvc2mountains.jpg>

Shadeaux
05-25-2002, 09:50 AM
Originally posted by Chuck S
Dan, thanks for your effort, but to me the brown/tan mountains look bland. I like to logo as is. Anybody remember when the mountains were red? I have a mug with red mountains. I like the lavender/purple better.

I have a watch I bought in '94 that has the red mountains, lighter blue waves & aqua colored palm trees. I agree that the lavender/purple is a better color scheme, but I like the three mountain version more.

PADVCmember@OKW
05-25-2002, 10:06 AM
Lets not get too crazy with this and do what MLB, NHL, and NFL does. That is, change team logo's every few years to sell merchandise. I personally have no problem with the logo. Would, however like to see it on more merchandise and at a reasonable cost. If you don't like the logo, don't buy the merchandise. Its only a logo!

Maistre Gracey
05-25-2002, 10:11 AM
Dan, I like that maroonish color much better than the purple.

madcoco
05-25-2002, 12:39 PM
Heres the old red logo:
http://www.dizpins.com/archives/images/2001Janpics/pvacation16.jpg

DVCinderella
05-25-2002, 01:21 PM
Does anyone know why they removed the 3rd mountain?

Caskbill
05-25-2002, 02:13 PM
I've always preferred the original 3-mountain version. In the new version, not only did they remove a mountain, but they took out a lot of the color. The palm trees no longer have any bark, and the leaves are no longer shaded. Likewise the mountain shading is gone, as is the shading on the Mickey figure.

In my opinion the old 3-mountain logo had definition, color and clarity. The new one is more bland, and the wording on the outside of the oval has gotten more bold which also diminishes from the oval logo itself.

Werner's side by side comparison makes it easy to see all the subtle, but detracting, differences they made.

My guess is they wanted to simplify the color schemes and reduce the detail to make it easier (this means cheaper) to put the logo on printed materials, merchandise, etc.

Just imho.

KNWVIKING
05-25-2002, 05:00 PM
.... Be carefull with the color combos or you may need to add tassels to them twin peaks.

JLSE50
05-25-2002, 05:10 PM
How about a return to three mountains with the third one standing straighter instead of looking drunk and in the current color scheme? We do not think the current colors look feminine.

The red mountains seem too garrish for us, but we joined when the two purple mountains were in use, so are used to that.

We agree--we would like to see more merchandise with the logo and in more sizes!

Jan :earsgirl: and Tom :earsboy:

PKK/MJK
05-25-2002, 11:25 PM
Here's another vote for returning our missing mountain. A few years ago, our guide told us the mountain change was made to save money. For example, he said, think of the amount of thread it takes to sew one more mountain on each shirt or the extra paint for one more mountain on each sign. Personally, I think this is a bunch of hogwash!! When I took an art class in college, we were taught that using an odd number of things in an arrangement makes it more pleasing to the eye--thus three mountains is better than two. SO--- Give back our mountain!!

PamOKW
05-25-2002, 11:31 PM
My guess is they wanted to simplify the color schemes and reduce the detail to make it easier (this means cheaper) to put the logo on printed materials, merchandise, etc.

At a Member Update many moons ago when the missing mountain came up as one of the trivia questions, the explanation given was that it was a graphic design decision. My guess is that the simpler version reproduces better in b&w than the older more intricate logo.

No truth to the rumor that the mountain was used as landfill for the swampy area where BWV was built. ;)

Maistre Gracey
05-25-2002, 11:38 PM
Originally posted by KNWVIKING
.... Be carefull with the color combos or you may need to add tassels to them twin peaks.

HA HA !!! That was very funny!:D

Ricola
05-26-2002, 05:54 AM
I'm sure any possible savings in printing or paint to remove the third mountain were more than eaten up by the need to RE-PRINT and RE-PAINT everything in sight with the new logo. Not to mention the hours of meetings and focus groups to determine the shape and colors of the newly amputated mountain range, and the outside consultants no doubt hired to facilitate the transition.

Being a graphic artist by trade, I personally hope they change the logo frequently! More work for the likes of me! ;)

As for Routeman Dan's color-makeover efforts, I was kinda liking the brown ones, although maybe with a cherry on top and a spoon stuck in the side. I wonder if there's any ice cream left in the fridge?

rbuzzotta
05-26-2002, 06:42 AM
I like the original 3 mountain one and like the purple coloring. I don't think it iis too feminine.

Having 3 DD's I am partial to purples and pinks............


PamOKW............LOL!! The third mountain used as landfill for BWV!! I love it!!!

AnnK
05-26-2002, 06:25 PM
"No truth to the rumor that the mountain was used as landfill for the swampy area where BWV was built. "

What about the rumor that it was used to bury the people who die of boredom at OKW????????:D :D :D ;)