News Round Up 2017

[Reddog1134]

Hmmm, for a third theme park it looks an awful lot like a water park? (Yes, I'm going to keep picking on them for that one.)

In the ads, when they say "3 theme parks" I think "What's the 3rd one? They must be talking about Volcano Bay." But then they mention Volcano Bay as if it wasn't part of what they were just saying.

 

[rteetz]

In the ads, when they say "3 theme parks" I think "What's the 3rd one? They must be talking about Volcano Bay." But then they mention Volcano Bay as if it wasn't part of what they were just saying.

Really? Everything I've seen from universal is them selling it as the third park.

 

[Reddog1134]

Really? Everything I've seen from universal is them selling it as the third park.

I agree. But I'm saying it's somewhat vague. I don't remember the exact wording but they say something like "With 3 fabulous theme parks" and then a few lines later they say "AND coming soon, Volcano Bay". Is if it's in addition to the previously mentioned "3 parks".

 

[rteetz]

News

Rivers of light merchandise now on sale

https://twitter.com/wdwnt/status/830181124601212928

 

[AMusicLifeForMe]

News

Rivers of light merchandise now on sale

https://twitter.com/wdwnt/status/830181124601212928

Any word if the soundtrack is on sale yet?

 

[rteetz]

Any word if the soundtrack is on sale yet?

Haven't seen it yet.

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

I honestly do not see a problem with Universal calling Volcano Bay their third theme park. It is a park, it is themed. What's the big deal?

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

News

Rivers of light merchandise now on sale

https://twitter.com/wdwnt/status/830181124601212928

I wonder what that little animal totem pole thing is on the left. If it's just a decorative piece or has some function. On kind of another note, I think AK gets the best merchandise.

 

[rteetz]

I honestly do not see a problem with Universal calling Volcano Bay their third theme park. It is a park, it is themed. What's the big deal?

I think most distinguish water parks and theme parks as two seperate things. I don't wear a swimsuit to a theme park for example.

 

[rteetz]

I wonder what that little animal totem pole thing is on the left. If it's just a decorative piece or has some function. On kind of another note, I think AK gets the best merchandise.

I believe it lights up.

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

I think most distinguish water parks and theme parks as two seperate things. I don't wear a swimsuit to a theme park for example.

Is this really only because Disney is the premiere theme park and doesn't count their water parks as theme parks? I'm wondering if this is an issue only with people on these boards, the more dedicated fans. And the regular people are just like oooh, another theme park. And it's a water park, nice.

 

[PaintsWithAllTheColors]

Is this really only because Disney is the premiere theme park and doesn't count their water parks as theme parks? I'm wondering if this is an issue only with people on these boards, the more dedicated fans. And the regular people are just like oooh, another theme park. And it's a water park, nice.

I think it goes beyond the boards. Near where I live, we have "Knott's Berry Farm" which is widely recognized as a theme park. "Soak City", which is very near it and is the water park, is always called a water park, not just another theme park. Same goes for Six Flags and Hurricane Harbor. I'm a relatively new Disney fan and I grew up thinking of theme parks and water parks as very different things, even when they were part of the same location.

ETA: However, it doesn't really bother me if Universal calls it a theme park. What they chose to call it won't really impact how I think of it in my mind's eye, at least in the short term.

 

[rteetz]

Is this really only because Disney is the premiere theme park and doesn't count their water parks as theme parks? I'm wondering if this is an issue only with people on these boards, the more dedicated fans. And the regular people are just like oooh, another theme park. And it's a water park, nice.

Probably. I don't know of anywhere else that calls their water parks a theme park though. I think even the general public with think of it as a water park and not a theme park.

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

Is this really only because Disney is the premiere theme park and doesn't count their water parks as theme parks? I'm wondering if this is an issue only with people on these boards, the more dedicated fans. And the regular people are just like oooh, another theme park. And it's a water park, nice.

Well I sure don't call Oceans of Fun a theme park..it's a water park next to an amusement park-Worlds of Fun (well since they merged them into one technically a few years ago they now say Oceans of Fun is World's of Fun's premier waterpark as the website words it;they are however next to each other with access to each other from inside the parks).

I don't call Schlitterbahn KC a theme or amusement park..it's a water park.

Both are marketed by the way as such by their respective companies.

And for me personally it has nothing to do with the DIS boards which I only found less than 2 years ago compared to growing up with Oceans of Fun.

I think people are resistent to calling it a park because of the elements which are water-park related instead of just a few rides that get you wet like MK for example.

 

[rteetz]

News

Pixar director Andrew Stanton to direct two episodes of Stranger Things

http://www.theverge.com/2017/2/10/14581026/pixar-director-andrew-stanton-stranger-things

 

[pepperandchips]

I wonder what that little animal totem pole thing is on the left. If it's just a decorative piece or has some function. On kind of another note, I think AK gets the best merchandise.

This is pure speculation but it looks like one of those bubble wand thingies

 

[Harry Wallace]

or "Move It! Shake It! Squint-so-you-can-see-it!" parade

Whatever happened to the Celebrate A Dream Come True Parade floats?? It was the best

 

[rteetz]

Whatever happened to the Celebrate A Dream Come True Parade floats?? It was the best

They usually get stripped down and Disney tries to re-use what they can. Personally I like festival of fantasy better.

The princess mirror float still lives on though for special events.

 

[AMusicLifeForMe]

Well I sure don't call Oceans of Fun a theme park..it's a water park next to an amusement park-Worlds of Fun (well since they merged them into one technically a few years ago they now say Oceans of Fun is World's of Fun's premier waterpark as the website words it;they are however next to each other with access to each other from inside the parks).

I don't call Schlitterbahn KC a theme or amusement park..it's a water park.

Both are marketed by the way as such by their respective companies.

And for me personally it has nothing to do with the DIS boards which I only found less than 2 years ago compared to growing up with Oceans of Fun.

I think people are resistent to calling it a park because of the elements which are water-park related instead of just a few rides that get you wet like MK for example.

Well, Worlds of Fun isn't even a Theme Park. It's an Amusement Park. I still consider Oceans of Fun separate from Worlds of Fun. I have yet to go to Schlitterbahn in KC though, so I'm not sure about that. It will definitely be hard to get me there now with the accident that happened last year. I'm not really a water park person in general.

 

[luisov]

News

Pixar director Andrew Stanton to direct two episodes of Stranger Things

http://www.theverge.com/2017/2/10/14581026/pixar-director-andrew-stanton-stranger-things

In many cases the transition from animation to live-action is not as smooth as Tim Burton makes it seem. Tomorrowland or John Carter are good examples of that... Of course TV is a whole different world, though. I'm excited!

unfortunately, no matter what disney does, they can't get away from the guests...
if you enjoy constant line jumping, or constantly having to fight line jumpers, then by all means, visit DLP...
otherwise steer clear....

and i won't even start on the topic of park security....
suffice to say, it's not the safest park in their stable...

Well, I guess that's why Disney wanted to be more involved in the operation of DLP. The bathrooms were not that pretty and line jumping was quite an issue, but as far as I understand, those are issues that Disney has been trying to solve in more recent years.


As far as Volcano Bay being called a theme park, don't read too much into it. It's basic marketing. If someone decides to extend their stay at Universal after hearing they are opening a brand new theme park (regardless of what that entails), the marketing department already did its job.