Say Bye-Bye To The iasw Goodbyes

[minnie mum]

people are assuming it's going to be a huge failure as if Disney just tosses their money around without any sort of tests to make sure the technology works. It seems pretty silly to jump to that conclusion without even seeing the final product yet.

Was the condescension really necessary here? This why I don't bother posting much. The rudeness on this board is unbelievable. And from self-proclaimed adults!
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Hmm. My comment was no more condescending and rude as your (unwritten) assumption that those of us who forsee problems are simply picking an opinion out of thin air, with no previous experience to base it on.

 

[rebeccaariel]

Hmm. My comment was no more condescending and rude as your (unwritten) assumption that those of us who forsee problems are simply picking an opinion out of thin air, with no previous experience to base it on.

There's a huge difference between foreseeing legitimate problems and outlining those, as many did, and claiming it won't work without any evidence, which is something others did. I was taking issue with the latter, not the former, in my original post. I never personally attacked anyone, whereas you made it personal when you unnecessarily brought my age into the discussion. That was inappropriate and unfair,

 

[Polydweller]

Maybe it's just me, but I don't like when they mess with the classics like this. I'm really glad I rode this a few weeks ago before they started with the changes....

It was messed with decades ago. I saw it first at the 1964 World's Fair and it was different then. The closest representation is at Disneyland and the WDW is a copy adapted to the space.

I don't mind them changing rides, the parks were always meant to change and never be finished. I only get concerned when the make a big mistake such as the Imagination Pavillion at Epcot and don't fix that.

 

[DeluxePrincess]

although if they're reading it straight off the ID's then I won't be able to give joke names like we used to on ET.

Yes, what fun is it if your family can't be Homer, Marge, Lisa, and Bart?

 

[figmentedpixie]

IF it works. And IF it works consistently. If it doesn't, then you'll have a minute or so of riding through a black tunnel...towards a bright light....

Is it sad that I read this and was like "but then we can pretend Mr. Toad's still exists"

 

[anniemck]

Is anyone just a smidge disappointed that Disney's fancy new addition to IASW is technology that Universal has used at ET for the past 20+ years?

This was my first thought also. I loved that the first time we went to Universal, they called my daughter Maggie, her name is Megan and we always called her Maggie for short, but specifically said Megan when we told the cast member.

 

[stindall]

I see people wondering about butchered names but where does it say anything about the ride talking to you?

 

[mom2rtk]

This was my first thought also. I loved that the first time we went to Universal, they called my daughter Maggie, her name is Megan and we always called her Maggie for short, but specifically said Megan when we told the cast member.

My daughter Katie's first question was "They aren't going to call me Catherine, are they?" because I always register with our legal names. She gets enough of that at school already from teachers.

 

[meliss8599]

Curiously gutted by the end of these stupid sparkly signs.

Me, too. I honestly teared up when I read that they weren't coming back. I loved seeing languages my parents speak up there and pointing them out to my daughter.

I loved the goodbye signs, the art and design of that whole ride is just spectacular, and it was such a sweet way to end it. I sure hope they incorporate them into the reno, maybe by adding the names to the goodbye message.

I agree. I'd hate to see them gone for good.

Aw, this makes me sad. I'm glad I got a really good shot of the goodbye signs a few trips ago - actually used it as the last page of my photobook for that trip.

What a cute idea! I thankfully have a beautiful picture of them also.

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

Why are people assuming that riders' names will be integrated into the audio? I'm assuming that riders' names will be integrated into the goodbye signs in some new form.

That's what I figured as well. Guess we may see soon...

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[stindall]

Why are people assuming that riders' names will be integrated into the audio? I'm assuming that riders' names will be integrated into the goodbye signs in some new form.

must have looked over this post, I'm glad I'm not the only one who thought this. Why else would they take away all the signs?

 

[Sweettears]

I'm holding back judgment on this. The ending to HM went dark for awhile. Can anyone seriously say that the changes they made there were not an improvement? No RFID but they got the idea right.

 

[DeaverTex]

I assumed that the ride was going to talk for one reason: That's the first thing that came to mind as I read through the link. I guess I'm not the only one making that assumption, though. Putting your name up on a sign would also work, and it would get around the problem of pronunciation. (I've seen names that you would NEVER say it right from just seeing the name printed.)

If it takes your name from your on-file data -- by getting the link from the RFID chip -- then I don't see that it will call you anything but the exact name that you put down when you bought your ticket. I don't think anyone asks for any nickname. I suppose that could be added, though. Something like, "What would you like Mickey and his friends to call you?"

However, the idea of personalized (meaning by-name?) greeting is supposed to show up elsewhere besides IASW, isn't it? I feel SO sorry for the poor CMs trying to say some of the names I've seen. I remember how badly some of my old teachers would mangle names, and those were mostly basic, traditional, American English names. What about Japanese? Korean? Farsi?

 

[mesaboy2]

I'm holding back judgment on this. The ending to HM went dark for awhile. Can anyone seriously say that the changes they made there were not an improvement? No RFID but they got the idea right.

You make an excellent point--thanks!

 

[SmallWorld71]

Is it sad that I read this and was like "but then we can pretend Mr. Toad's still exists"

LOL I had the exact same thought.

Not sure how I feel about this one. IASW has been my favorite ride since the 70's.
This is one where I think I will just have to wait and see.

 

[ttintagel]

I'm holding back judgment on this. The ending to HM went dark for awhile. Can anyone seriously say that the changes they made there were not an improvement?

Yes, without a moment's hesitation I can say that they weren't an improvement.

 

[DisNikki]

I'm kind of sad to see at change and honestly a little creeped out that a ride will know my name. But my kids will think it's magic!

I guess I better go back and read those RFID threads...it sounds like the switch is closer than I thought! I'd heard February for one resort's guests to switch but thought the rollout might be gradual. If a ride is changing, though, I guess it will be faster. Off to read the threads I've been ignoring....

 

[Crystal824]

I think it is really cool. I took from the article that you name will appear as in print not that it will be said. Who knows? I have always thought that feature in the ET ride at US where ET says your name is very cool. I like this idea too.

 

[JDUCKY]

FWIW, rode IASW today and the goodbye signs are there. No sign (no pun intended!) of any type of work going on at all.

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

Just saw this... http://wdwnewstoday.com/archives/10714

All 22 goodbye phrases are still there, but new accents and a few large postcard shaped signs have been added... The eventual plan is to have the large postcards replaced with screens that will say goodbye to guests personally after gathering their names off of their MagicBands. It is even possible that the long-rumored “create-your-own-doll” feature will be integrated to this scene whenever that may eventually come to fruition with the roll-out of MyMagic+.