Scarey banner

[emily1982]

I'm glad all the faces have gone off the universal banner on the dis....freaked me out abit!

I'm a wimp btw!

 

[natalielongstaff]

I like the bloody mary one, im a fan of ghost whisperer and this story cropped up recently

 

[Beth__WDW23/6/02]

Oh I know lol! another wimp here.

 

[Minniespal]

I really like the banner. Then again I'm a fan of horror films. I'm also a fan of Universal's Halloween Horror Nights. Looking forward to the event again this October.

 

[Snowy-girls]

Oh my,you will not believe the conversations/threads about the original banner on the US forums-all h*ll let loose over there.I am glad it has gone,as i believe these forums are intended for families,and i have stopped dd7 from nosing over my shoulder at times whilst i have been on the dis since these have been up.They were changed late last night as there was so many complaints+hoo-ha over them.They did'nt bother me-although i don't watch them types of films,but was worried that dd7 would see them.x.

 

[shellbell]

DD7 liks to sit wit me while i'm on the laptop sometimes and she kept on asking what are those pictures on there for Mummy? They were a little scary looking

 

[Belle68]

I must have had my eyes shut here - I think Ive missed something

 

[irongirlof12]

I didn't like them either. I have also hid behind a cushion when watching 'the tudors' on bb2 as well

 

[feline figaro]

Another thread about the infamous "banner"

Well as you can tell from my sig im a HHN lover & yes have posted on the mentioned threads that have appeared on the other boards. Most have now been locked as people got very heated over the banner having to be changed

At the end of the day its put up to advertise an event which is Halloween themed. Like any other events the dis uses banners to make people aware whats going on. Sure people dont like horror images but the banner is showing the same pics that are being posted on massive bill boards all over Orlando. People over on the Universal section have been waiting months for the unveil of Bloody Mary so when the banner appeared we were all very happy . Within a day it was changed.

Its just a pic, most people on the universal board are pi**ed as sure this is a family friendly board but its not just Disney based. Every big event should be plugged to make people aware of what its like etc etc. This event is not meant for kids hence why Universal give a warning. If parents just think its a Halloween event then they may think it ll be similar to MNSSHP & take there kids. This has happened in the past & they ve had to leave once they ve realised how intense this event really is. Bloody Mary is the main character of this years show so why should she be censered? The banners on your screens can be altered if you find it offensive

Just a shame we ve now got this watered down image, cant wait to see Marys face all over Orlando when we go there in Oct. Roll on HHN 18

 

[Netty]

Oh my,you will not believe the conversations/threads about the original banner on the US forums-all h*ll let loose over there.I am glad it has gone,as i believe these forums are intended for families,and i have stopped dd7 from nosing over my shoulder at times whilst i have been on the dis since these have been up.They were changed late last night as there was so many complaints+hoo-ha over them.They did'nt bother me-although i don't watch them types of films,but was worried that dd7 would see them.x.

yep i agree, my dd aged 17 looks in now and again and she hated the banner.

Feline figaro,
yes it is a family orientated forum, thats the point. also how could the banners be watered down? I for one wouldnt have a clue how to have done that.- the banner didnt bother me but obviously upset a majority of people on the dis forums. and when you see threads being locked or removed over silly little things it makes you wonder why the banner advertisement was still there, just shows that the dis police get their priorities somewhat wrong...

 

[Snowy-girls]

Feline Figaro-
I can see both sides to the story,i have been reading every post on the threads on the US boards although not commented,as i believe they were getting out of hand,childish,name calling etc...that is not for me.
Yes the boards are family orientated,all of them,and i believe the banner was a bit too much for the likes of children who do nosy over there parents shoulder to also look at the Dis boards-like my dd7 does.We all know that HHN is NOT for children(unlike MNSSHP)but this is'nt/was'nt the point that i believe alot of people on the US boards were trying to get across.I believe that the point most were making was the image on the banner on a family forum that children can actually see.We all know that the forums are not just Disney based.
I don't believe the banner should have been 'banned'. I believe that the banner showing now is fine+the original banner showing Bloody Mary should have been in the option to change the skin to that-not the other way around.
I love UNI/IOA as much as i love Disney(this is also another problem i see on the US boards when it comes to name calling etc..about Disney lovers v UNI lovers -i just don't get it. ).I hope you have a great time at HHN.x.

 

[Snowy-girls]

yep i agree, my dd aged 17 looks in now and again and she hated the banner.

Feline figaro,
yes it is a family orientated forum, thats the point. also how could the banners be watered down? I for one wouldnt have a clue how to have done that.- the banner didnt bother me but obviously upset a majority of people on the dis forums. and when you see threads being locked or removed over silly little things it makes you wonder why the banner advertisement was still there, just shows that the dis police get their priorities somewhat wrong...

Jeanette,there is something you can click on to change the banners on the screen.I don't know how to do this but do know it can be done.The original banner is not there anymore+has been 'watered down/replaced' with the one we all see now,as many people found it offensive,scary etc...-i did'nt BUT did think it was inappropriate for a family forum board when we all know that children also like to access the boards.x.

 

[Lizzybear]

Sure people dont like horror images but the banner is showing the same pics that are being posted on massive bill boards all over Orlando.

That occured to me aswell because I remember last year they were advertising HHN on billboards during our visit (just before the nights began) I didn't actually watch any '18' horror films when I was a kid (I probably did before 18 though not before my teens) but I did see the covers of videos when I used to go with my mum to the video shop to rent other films from when I was about 4 so i've been well aware of what horror characters look like for years.

 

[Metro West]

We all know that HHN is NOT for children(unlike MNSSHP)but this is'nt/was'nt the point that i believe alot of people on the US boards were trying to get across.

That's just the point...not everyone knows HHN is for children. If that were the case, I wouldn't see young children at HHN year after year. Whether the parents who insist on bring their children to HHN are from the DIS...I can not tell you. I certainly hope the vast majority of people on the DIS knows about HHN being an event where children are not encouraged to attend. I think the banner was great and as an Orlando resident, I see the billboards all over town. HUGE billboards advertising HHN is a part of life and I certainly don't believe people will avoid Orlando during the month of October just because of a billboard scaring their children. The bottom line for me is this...the banner served as an advertisement yes, but it also served to let people know what type of event HHN really is. I hope I don't see small children at HHN this year but I can practically guarantee I will.

 

[Snowy-girls]

That's just the point...not everyone knows HHN is for children. If that were the case, I wouldn't see young children at HHN year after year. Whether the parents who insist on bring their children to HHN are from the DIS...I can not tell you. I certainly hope the vast majority of people on the DIS knows about HHN being an event where children are not encouraged to attend. I think the banner was great and as an Orlando resident, I see the billboards all over town. HUGE billboards advertising HHN is a part of life and I certainly don't believe people will avoid Orlando during the month of October just because of a billboard scaring their children. The bottom line for me is this...the banner served as an advertisement yes, but it also served to let people know what type of event HHN really is. I hope I don't see small children at HHN this year but I can practically guarantee I will.

Hi Metro,
Like i said i do see both sides to this-and yes you would think that in general people would know that HHN is'nt for children.I don't believe that the banner would inform people that HHN is'nt suitable for children just because a picture of Bloody Mary was on there- i really don't,kids do unfortunatley see worse.Me-yes but that is because i know about HHN.
I really don't understand either why people take there children there-i fully agree with you.I know some children whether it be here or the USA do sit+watch these films so it does'nt bother them.But for my dd7 who i would never let her see one or images, was worried that she would have seen the banner.But this did'nt prompt me to run riot and complain.I will admit i am happy that it has been replaced,but i don't think it should have been 'banned' it should have been put in the drop down box for people to have changed the skin/banner+still be able to view it.
HHN is'nt my cup of t,but that's because i am a big scaredy cat+would probably wet myself if someone with a chainsaw jumped out at me .I hope you have a great time+can't wait for people on the UNI boards to post there pics so i can look at them .x.

 

[Cdn Friends of Pooh]

That's just the point...not everyone knows HHN is for children. If that were the case, I wouldn't see young children at HHN year after year. Whether the parents who insist on bring their children to HHN are from the DIS...I can not tell you. I certainly hope the vast majority of people on the DIS knows about HHN being an event where children are not encouraged to attend. I think the banner was great and as an Orlando resident, I see the billboards all over town. HUGE billboards advertising HHN is a part of life and I certainly don't believe people will avoid Orlando during the month of October just because of a billboard scaring their children. The bottom line for me is this...the banner served as an advertisement yes, but it also served to let people know what type of event HHN really is. I hope I don't see small children at HHN this year but I can practically guarantee I will.

You are correct Metro ... HHN is not for children. Last year we saw many families pushing strollers with little ones

Unfortunately I too fear seeing small children at HHN this year, especially since Dreams Unlimited has a package for sale that includes your ticket to HHN and round trip transportation from Disney resorts

IMHO, I would like to see US implement an age limit on the event. Especially with the content of the event, plus alcohol flowing as freely as it does - it's really not the event for anyone under the age of 18.

I too think the banner was excellent - and as I said previously, there are far worse things that we see everyday life.

Bonny

 

[Snowy-girls]

IMHO, I would like to see US implement an age limit on the event. Especially with the content of the event, plus alcohol flowing as freely as it does - it's really not the event for anyone under the age of 18.


Bonny

I fully agree.x.

 

[Metro West]

HHN is'nt my cup of t,but that's because i am a big scaredy cat+would probably wet myself if someone with a chainsaw jumped out at me .I hope you have a great time+can't wait for people on the UNI boards to post there pics so i can look at them .x.

Now that I would like to see!

I will definately post some pictures for you to see.

 

[feline figaro]

I too think the banner was excellent - and as I said previously, there are far worse things that we see everyday life.

Bonny

I totally agree

I dont get why they dont impliment an age restriction, sure they say its not suitable for kids but obviously people still dont get the point. I think from what i ve seen on HHNs site its gonna be pretty intense this year, its def gonna scare the cr*p out of us.
Personally cant wait till we re driving towards our hotel & see the billboards for it . We re getting the best of both worlds,fun at MNSSHP & full on horror at HHN

 

[Snowy-girls]

Now that I would like to see!

I will definately post some pictures for you to see.

Nah believe me you would'nt .
Can't wait for those pics,i will probably be hiding behind a cushion whilst looking at them .x.