The Rumor Tracking Thread

[Chris Ehlers]

I would be happy if they moved Indy Jones show over there and redid Dino into Indy Ride and brought in the South American Amazon theme. All of his adventures tie into the exotic locations. Just my 2 cents

Also after moving Indy Show it would open up space for a Marvel theme spot in HS.......

 

[rteetz]

I would be happy if they moved Indy Jones show over there and redid Dino into Indy Ride and brought in the South American Amazon theme. All of his adventures tie into the exotic locations. Just my 2 cents

Also after moving Indy Show it would open up space for a Marvel theme spot in HS.......

Marvel can’t come unless they buy out Universal and that’s not an amount Disney is willing to spend anytime soon.

 

[GoofyDad_4427]

Does anyone think they will use this hiatus on the shows to change some of them up a bit? For example, my family LOVES the Lion King show, but we have also seen it 20 times and it would be nice to make some changes, even if they are just subtle ones keeping the same focus on the show.

 

[skeeter31]

Does anyone think they will use this hiatus on the shows to change some of them up a bit? For example, my family LOVES the Lion King show, but we have also seen it 20 times and it would be nice to make some changes, even if they are just subtle ones keeping the same focus on the show.

Hard to tell. I doubt they’re actively working on them right now as the actors have all been laid off. I would guess that if/when they come back they’re the same as they were prior.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Does anyone think they will use this hiatus on the shows to change some of them up a bit? For example, my family LOVES the Lion King show, but we have also seen it 20 times and it would be nice to make some changes, even if they are just subtle ones keeping the same focus on the show.

I can't see them spending $ to revamp shows but keep them similar ... other than maybe cut some parts so they are bringing back few entertainers

Now, for some shows to totally change because they were thinking of that/they were on their last legs prior to this happening, then now might be the time to do that

But I think absense makes the heart grow fonder so there will be big demand for the shows, as is, when they come back

 

[OKW Lover]

Does anyone think they will use this hiatus on the shows to change some of them up a bit? For example, my family LOVES the Lion King show, but we have also seen it 20 times and it would be nice to make some changes, even if they are just subtle ones keeping the same focus on the show.

No, I don't think that will happen. Since the performers and show support personnel are all presumably on furrow or laid off there isn't any what to actually implement any changes.

 

[SMRT-1]

Yes I'm sure the general concept we all have of mythical creatures is accurate. So accurate in fact we can't project additional mythical properties on other stories.

Makes sense.

Wow. That's not what I wrote. What I wrote was regarding people's general expectations of how an animal behaves - real or fictional - and how those expectations extend to fictional creatures.

Regardless, I'll address your sarcastic mischaracterization of what I wrote anyway; yes, there are commonly accepted traits associated with well-known fictional animals like dragons, or unicorns. It doesn't need to be totally "accurate" - just close enough to those general expectations. In addition, it's a fallacious oversimplification to say that fictional animals in an acceptably believable setting is the same as real animals in an unbelievable fictional setting just because both situations have a fictional element.

The land theming in Animal Kingdom aims to present animals being animals in an acceptably "real" environment, so fictional animals behaving somewhat close to how we generally expect animals (real or fictional) to behave in a "natural" setting fits that theme (once again, see Pandora), while animals behaving like people in an unnatural setting does not.

There's a threshold for suspension of disbelief where people will accept a fictional environment as "real", and precisely because there is some grey area in regards to expectations re: the behavior of fictional creatures, the threshold is actually more forgiving.

Zootopia, on the other hand, goes way beyond that threshold since we do know *exactly* how rabbits, foxes, etc. behave in a natural environment, so it creates a much bigger disconnect from expectations of "real" than seeing fictional creatures in a more acceptably "natural" environment does.

Maybe a more apples-to-apples comparison will make the difference easier to understand.

• Beastly Kingdom: A unicorn standing on four legs in a forest, or a dragon in a cave.
• Zootopia equivalent: A unicorn or dragon walking around a city on two legs while wearing suits and ties and talking on cellphones.

 

[Mit88]

Marvel can’t come unless they buy out Universal and that’s not an amount Disney is willing to spend anytime soon.

Given the popularity of the franchise, and Disney knowing they would be able to capitalize on having it in the Orlando parks, the price to take it from Universal must be enormous. Or they were waiting until plans of a 5th gate started coming together. Either way, it’s not happening any time soon. I think eventually it will, but not for the next 5-10 years at least

 

[disneygirlsng]

AK has a few shows, I think? that showcase talking animals showing human emotions and traits.

The difference between a fish being sad it can't find its son and a bunny that is a police officer patrolling a city seems pretty obvious to me, but what do I know. I'm having a hard time understanding the confusion.

 

[Chris Ehlers]

Marvel can’t come unless they buy out Universal and that’s not an amount Disney is willing to spend anytime soon.

This wont happen over night but its a better plan then ZooToopia IMO

 

[YesterDark]

In both FotLK and Nemo the animals still act like animals.

That's a stretch sir.

 

[YesterDark]

Wow. That's not what I wrote. What I wrote was regarding people's general expectations of how an animal behaves - real or fictional - and how those expectations extend to fictional creatures.

Regardless, I'll address your sarcastic mischaracterization of what I wrote anyway; yes, there are commonly accepted traits associated with well-known fictional animals like dragons, or unicorns. It doesn't need to be totally "accurate" - just close enough to those general expectations. In addition, it's a fallacious oversimplification to say that fictional animals in an acceptably believable setting is the same as real animals in an unbelievable fictional setting just because both situations have a fictional element.

The land theming in Animal Kingdom aims to present animals being animals in an acceptably "real" environment, so fictional animals behaving somewhat close to how we generally expect animals (real or fictional) to behave in a "natural" setting fits that theme (once again, see Pandora), while animals behaving like people in an unnatural setting does not.

There's a threshold for suspension of disbelief where people will accept a fictional environment as "real", and precisely because there is some grey area in regards to expectations re: the behavior of fictional creatures, the threshold is actually more forgiving.

Zootopia, on the other hand, goes way beyond that threshold since we do know *exactly* how rabbits, foxes, etc. behave in a natural environment, so it creates a much bigger disconnect from expectations of "real" than seeing fictional creatures in a more acceptably "natural" environment does.

Maybe a more apples-to-apples comparison will make the difference easier to understand.

• Beastly Kingdom: A unicorn standing on four legs in a forest, or a dragon in a cave.
• Zootopia equivalent: A unicorn or dragon walking around a city on two legs while wearing suits and ties and talking on cellphones.

My fault, I'm just making a light hearted debate but I understand your point of view. I think they whole thing is rather silly and fun.

 

[YesterDark]

The difference between a fish being sad it can't find its son and a bunny that is a police officer patrolling a city seems pretty obvious to me, but what do I know. I'm having a hard time understanding the confusion.

I think the debate on the distance between a fish being sad and a bunny wearing a badge is something that can only be found on the internet and it brings me silly joy to argue the finer points of these things. Don't take anything I say too serious.

 

[rteetz]

That's a stretch sir.

No I really don’t think it is.

 

[YesterDark]

No I really don’t think it is.

Totally. Animals wearing clothes and acting like humans has no place in AK.

 

[rteetz]

Totally. Animals wearing clothes and acting like humans has no place in AK.

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[mattpeto]

 

[YesterDark]

Here's one that flies a plane to work every day.

 

[rpb718]

I'm going to make one statement regarding changes made to parks that would seemingly go against what the park was established for: 1% would absolutely hate the change, another 4% would think the change is out of place but will come to accept it, and 95% of park goers would just say "Oh cool look - new rides and stuff - let's go there."

Where's the outrage that GotG is going in EPCOT? Where's the outrage the FEA took over and somehow Arendele exists in Norway?

 

[rteetz]

Here's one that flies a plane to work every day.

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I don’t agree with you but you’re entitled to your opinion. I don’t think meet and greets count. They are insignificant to the park overall. Every park has them.