Sounds Dangerous to be Replaced....

[EUROPA]

Looks like Drew is gone from MGM

"A taped comedy, Sounds Dangerous starring Drew Carey, will be replaced with a live, 25-minute show that will include appearances by ABC actors, which is "something new" for MGM, Polak said. "They're going to use the ABC Theater to showcase the whole fall lineup.""

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/business/tourism/orl-asecdisney14061402jun14.story?coll=orl%2Dnews%2Dhe adlines

[ErikdaRed]

Damn, I liked SD, but think I'm the only one.

[hopemax]

Thank goodness!

And anyone who loved the earsets, head on out to Conservation Station or Rafiki's planet watch or whatever it's called these days. I always thought it was much nicer to listen to the sounds of the rainforest than Drew clomping around looking for something.

[Banzai]

I liked that show :mad: :(

[Disnsyncey]

I'm totally weird, but I don't think I have been in the actual SHOW for like 10 years, but I LOVE the after show area, and I have been in there a ton......I love the black room stuff and the Roger Rabbit dubbing thing haha

[meowthew2]

The new show's supposedly named "You, Me and ABC". It sounds like the "show" will suck, but the name is cool retro (so circa 1980).

[Chuck S]

I thought the ABC Theater was where they used to have the Lucy/Gilligan's Island thing that was changed to Doug, and is currently vacant. Drew is in the theater next door. Am I wrong?

[RyMickey]

Chuck S. - I was actually wondering the same thing. I think (and hope) that there was just an error in the newspaper article. That would mean two attractions right next to each other would be shut down for a period of time. To me, "Sounds Dangerous" doesn't seem like a costly show to run...maybe I'm wrong.

RyMickey

[April76]

Chuck and RyMickey... I was also thinking the same thing. Seems a shame to take out an attraction when there's a stage next to it sitting idle.

I actually enjoy Drew... I still get chills during the Barber Shop scene... I think the sound effects in the dark (if you have an imagination) are very realistic -- wouldn't be any fun if you could actually "see" the jar of bees.

[Billpowerrock]

i enjoyed sd alot, really though it was pretty good, oh well, things change

[Safari Steve]

Sounds Dangerous is housed in the ABC SOUND Theater, not the ABC TV Theater. Just another goof by the slant-inell. Also, there seems to be an odd predisposition on this board that just about everything new is "going to suck"... If one were to do some research, I think it would be interesting to note how many times that sentiment has come up and how many times it has been wrong. Also, the "chicken-littles", as I like to call them (the sky is falling, the sky is falling!) almost never come back and say, "Oh. looks like I was wrong..." Instead, they find another new project that they (once again) have not seen personally yet to deem as something that "will suck".

Gee, my first post on this board in weeks and I'm already at full force... BTW, I'll be back to work this week. Check the attractions board post "Spooky Stephen returns to the Haunted Mansion" for more details.

[airlarry!]

Spooky Stephen,

If you are referring to the negative people who only complain about everything Disney does, and there are some of these on the board, I think you are correct.

If you are referring to the Car#3 riders who want Walt's standards enforced, then I think you are off a bit. Witness the debates we have had about different resorts that have been built, or the overall construction of the TDS as opposed to DCA. Compare discussions between Kali and Grizzly or Soaring and the new Dinoland additions.

Also, there seems to be an odd predisposition on this board that just about everything new is "going to suck"...

I might be taking this quote wrong, but you seem to be including all of Car 3 in it. And that does not seem quite fair, considering the lavish praise most back seat riders of Baron's Brigade have given to the best of recent Disney, including Tokyo Disney Seas.

More appropriate is this question, will they replace Drew with something better? If not, why bother?

Or, wouldn't you rather have DAK with the level of theming it has now but the number of attractions that TDS has at its opening?

[EUROPA]

Originally posted by Safari Steve
Sounds Dangerous is housed in the ABC SOUND Theater, not the ABC TV Theater. Just another goof by the slant-inell.


Are those buildings connected?

[Safari Steve]

Cool down larry, you really took that (1) way too personally and (2) out of context. I did not say that that attitude is incorrect all of the time, as there have been small things that have bothered me, but (speaking as a recovered chicken little) I can see many, many things that everyone has predicted would be utter failures, and then when they turn out successful it's as if nothing happened. I happen to believe that individuals are a bit to complex to classify entirely by one characteristic. Indeed some "Car 3" "riders" may be chicken littles, but I think that each and every one of us can exhibit the symptoms of being one. In any event (here comes my #2 mantra) some of us are taking ourselves a bit too seriously, and we all need to remember that the boards are supposed to be fun. This isn't NATO.

Now, as for Europa's question, yes the two theaters are connected in the TV/Radio complex, but they are on opposite ends of the complex with a gift shop and a large walkway between them, not to mention the considerably larger audience capacity in the TV theater and the considerably smaller stage space in the sound theater. The reporter may have gotten his wires crossed (ie SD may indeed close when the new show opens, but not because they are in the same space.) Remember that SD is the third attraction to be presented in the Sound theater, and an overhaul of the entire ABC complex may be happening in two phases.

[airlarry!]

Dang, Steve, I was really *trying* to be nice in my reply. :) :) Hope it did not come out wrong. That is why I started by saying that I agree with you on one point...when you read comments over and over by a poster on a board somewhere, and that poster has *nothing* but negativity to say, you get the feeling that you can skim their posts from them on...cause they are a bit biased.

Sometimes I get the feeling that some people see the Car 3'ers that way...when in reality, we are just 'homers' for Walt's philosophy and want to see that philosophy maintained.

Anyway, love the insight you bring to the board. I've personally gone from an Eisner supporter on the Fool boards from a couple of years ago, to seeing the damage to the company and to the parks that an all-out assault on standards in the pursuit of the holy grail of ultimate profits can make.

Personally, in accordance with the above philosophy, I will not lament the passing of Drew Carey's attraction, even though I am a fan of his shows. I will wait to see what is put in there first.

[Testtrack321]

Originally posted by EUROPA


Are those buildings connected?

Yes.

[Bob O]

I cant say i will miss SD but the last thing i want to see is a 25 minute PR show for ABC TV!!!! The ratings the show's get indicate that not many people are watching but now we will have the same lineup forced on us at the theme parks.

[WDW2002]

When is this suppose to happen??

And I agree with Safari Steve, a lot of people seem to be inclined to think change is bad and all new things will suck.

[Tik Tok]

Originally posted by WDW2002
And I agree with Safari Steve, a lot of people seem to be inclined to think change is bad and all new things will suck.

I would imagine that this attitude has developed among many Disney fans because of things like Journey into Your Imagination, Food Rocks, empty 20k lagoon, closed Timekeeper and Carousel of Progress, etc. And over at Disneyland there's the horrible New Tomorrowland.

I used to always look forward to all new attractions at Disney, but after the past six years or so, I've learned to be very wary whenever they say they are going to close something down to replace it with something new!

[EUROPA]

It might very well be that the article is wrong. But I was thinking if they are going to start having TV stars appear on stage that the shows might be pretty big and they were planning on using both areas. The way you describe it though it would take some major work.


Hey I love new stuff. As long as its not another spinner. The new 3-d show for Mickey in MK sounds like it's going to be great. I don't mind it replacing The Lion King show in MK, as there is a much better show for it in AK. Stuff like that every guest loves. I really liked the new "One Mans Dream" attraction, kind of touching really. People really like Millionare. I think the point we get mad is when it clear that they don't even try with attractions. IE more spinners, scaled down version of Pooh, Buzzlight year or changing a ride that everybody loved (Journey). Then when you compare what they do at WDW to stuff they can do at the The Disney Sea you really get mad. They have forgotten what got them to this point, new attractioins, new hotels, new parks, great guest services, great perks for their visitors. They did this up until the Mid 90's and they seemed to get distracted with the Internet, ABC, and old cartoons. I keeping my fingers crossed that someone will bring back those ideas.

[DisOrBust]

I am sorry but it sounds like a big promo for ABC. What ABC "stars" are in Orlando on a constant bases? And why wold they do a "theme Park show"?

Those that complain that the Parks have to carry the "monkey" of ABC on their back may have proof positive if this comes to fruition as described.

[Safari Steve]

Quote:
"I would imagine that this attitude has
developed among many Disney fans
because of things like Journey into Your
Imagination, Food Rocks, empty 20k
lagoon, closed Timekeeper and Carousel of
Progress, etc. And over at Disneyland
there's the horrible New Tomorrowland."


...And in spite of Alien Encounter, Splash Mountain, Tower of Terror, Illuminations 2k, Fantasmic, HISTA, Blast/Lord of the Dance/Shockwave @ Epcot, DAK (especially Bug, Kilamonjaro, FOLK, and the nature trails), Downtown Disney West Side, Pleasure Island, DisneyQuest, DAK Lodge, Wilderness Lodge, Magic of Disney Animation, and things at Disneyland like Indiana Jones Adventure, Soarin' over California, Haunted Mansion Holiday, Eureka Parade, etc?

[DisneyFanGuy]

Disney has had many hits along with its misses. It just seems lately that they are not really trying. One look at Dinorama can wipe out much positive in your mind, not because it shouldn't exist, but because AK really really needs more.

For example, DCA is getting both the TTT and the little Flicks Fair area. That's the kind of thing that should be happening at AK.

Then again, I just watched a tape of the new new JIYI. I cannot wait. It "feels" just like a quality Disney Style attraction.

A few more of those and I may hop back to car #2. It's not like I don't want to be there!

[EUROPA]

Originally posted by DisOrBust
I am sorry but it sounds like a big promo for ABC. What ABC "stars" are in Orlando on a constant bases? And why wold they do a "theme Park show"?

Those that complain that the Parks have to carry the "monkey" of ABC on their back may have proof positive if this comes to fruition as described.

Hey you could be right..the article does say "ABC Actors" so it is possible that we could end up with stunt dubbles. I for one would love to see the stunt dubble for Ryan Styles...LOL!. Sorry could not help it.

[Testtrack321]

Originally posted by Safari Steve
Quote:
"I would imagine that this attitude has
developed among many Disney fans
because of things like Journey into Your
Imagination, Food Rocks, empty 20k
lagoon, closed Timekeeper and Carousel of
Progress, etc. And over at Disneyland
there's the horrible New Tomorrowland."


...And in spite of Alien Encounter, Splash Mountain, Tower of Terror, Illuminations 2k, Fantasmic, HISTA, Blast/Lord of the Dance/Shockwave @ Epcot, DAK (especially Bug, Kilamonjaro, FOLK, and the nature trails), Downtown Disney West Side, Pleasure Island, DisneyQuest, DAK Lodge, Wilderness Lodge, Magic of Disney Animation, and things at Disneyland like Indiana Jones Adventure, Soarin' over California, Haunted Mansion Holiday, Eureka Parade, etc?

Don't forget ToN!

[Figmentrocks]

Quote:
"I would imagine that this attitude has
developed among many Disney fans
because of things like Journey into Your
Imagination, Food Rocks, empty 20k
lagoon, closed Timekeeper and Carousel of
Progress, etc. And over at Disneyland
there's the horrible New Tomorrowland."
"

I'm certainly not one to give Disney any credit :), but although lots of people don't like Food Rocks, it seems like they were trying to do something different and cute for kids. One does have to remember that they actually did this project when they were actually spending good money on attractions, so I personally can't lump Food Rocks into the state of affairs today at the parks. Whether or not it is good, that's one for you to judge.

[JAP]

I think a little change of outdated material is good. We liked Sounds Dangerous b/c we are Drew Carey fans. However, there are many folks who probably walk on by.

I do not want to see all the "old time" rides be done away with, I think updating them a little is ok. Its a small world is wonderful and I always enjoy it but todays public is so accumstomed to new interactive effects that this attraction could use a little spruce up.

While it seems improbable that any ABC "Stars" will be in a show, there may be some small bit actors who may be willing to do this show. Or it could be ABC trying to boost ratings by taping a few live shows in a theater.

[919Florida]

Anyone know when this opening? I heard there was going to be a soft opening June 29th and opening the next day. I am going down on the 29th and hope to see this during my vacation. Any idea whn it is going to open? And one more thing did I understand you right that their are going to be ABC stars there doing the shows?

[RayJay]

While I thought SD was pretty cool, change is good people, change is good. You experience it and then after a while it's time to move on.

That's one of the beautiful things about WDW.

Just don't take away it's a small world yet, it's my kids favorite, at least for another 2 to 3 years.

Have a great week
RayJay

[Ricola]

Let me point out that the OrSen article said "a live, 25-minute show that will include appearances by ABC actors"

It conspicuously does NOT say "Live appearances by ABC actors".

I am very interested in seeing just how people react to this attraction.

[Safari Steve]

Good point Riccola, I was going to say the same thing. Remember that Superstar TV featured Tim Allen, Johnny Carson, Lucy, and several other stars... just not live. They all appeared thanks to "The magic of Television!"

[AKemel]

ABC TV show sounds similar to the Playhouse Disney show, which is quite popular. But ABC did not do well last year, so it makes it an easy target. People like easy targets.