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The Walt Disney community thread: the Man, the Mouse, and their legacy.
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George Oscar Bluth II
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George Oscar Bluth II
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Have there ever been attempts to recreate the classic Disney Princesses in the Tangled/Frozen CG style? Fan art or anything?
HighAmperage
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dupe post, sorry
HighAmperage
Member
Yeah pretty sure it was in the heart of spring break time. I think he was wrong on saying it was a standard room, my guess is that it was some sort of suite because they probably were booked otherwise. Damn shame that they are gutting the lobby of the Poly.
I still think that Avatar is a really bad idea for Animal Kingdom. They very well could make an incredibly themed world and some cool attractions, but I don't buy for one second that that world/characters resonate with people enough to have anywhere close to the same kind of impact Harry Potter is having on Universal or that a fully-realized Star Wars land would have on the Studios.
Star Wars would not fit with Animal Kingdom at all.
It is about the theme of nature and the themes of Avatar fitting with the themes of the park.
It was also in the works before they got the rights to Star Wars and they are not going to stop just because they gained Lucas. Star Wars would most likely try to save Epcot or the Studios park.
Yeah, I was thinking about it later and that was my guess. If you book through the Disney site they tend to show you whatever the lowest room that will be available for your entire stay at your chosen hotel will cost but if you're not paying attention it can look like it's the lowest rate period.
Mister_Ruck
Member
I used to be a CM at Hollywood Studios if anybody has any fun behind-the-scenes questions 
BUNTING1243
Banned
I used to be a CM at Hollywood Studios if anybody has any fun behind-the-scenes questions
Any weird stories?
SpacePirate Ridley
Member
I used to be a CM at Hollywood Studios if anybody has any fun behind-the-scenes questions
Would love to know some interesting stories. Also which rides/zones you were working and if it was any fun (fun as in a workplace fun, for example I worked on two different departments on a big store and I can say one was much better than the other, becuase the boss was pretty good and what I sold was more up my alley).
Mister_Ruck
Member
One time a guest actually left their baby in their stroller and walked away. We had to call a manager and the police and it was a big mess. Eventually the mother came running towards us shouting "My baby! My baby!" and explained that both her and her husband thought that the other had their child. Security took her away, I'm not sure what happened after that. It probably wasn't pretty though.
I worked at both Disney Junior - Live on Stage and Voyage of The Little Mermaid. I thought it was a lot of fun! I was working there on the Disney College Program, so I basically lived at Disney World for a semester and worked in the park. *Technically* I was considered an intern, but it was paid and we did everything the other Cast Members did. I even got credit hours for it from my school.
During the holidays they allow CMs from my area (Backlands Attractions) to work at Spectacle of the Dancing Lights, which is the big Christmas lights show/attraction/exhibit/thing they have from mid-November to early January. That was a lot of fun too. We mostly just walked around and talked to guests and took pictures for them.
HighAmperage
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User 73706
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All of them but Rapunzel translate surprisingly well to real life.
StalkerUKCG
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I have a bit of a specific request.
I'm looking for "stuff" Plush/Statue/Figure/Art Prints of Classic Mickey (white face) and Oswald together.
Anyone know of anything?
I'm looking for "stuff" Plush/Statue/Figure/Art Prints of Classic Mickey (white face) and Oswald together.
Anyone know of anything?
George Oscar Bluth II
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Wolverine is feeling pretty.
PantherLotus
Professional Schmuck
1. Subbed!
2. Big Disney fan. Some of my favorite films ever.
3. Going to DW for the first time with my wife and two toddlers this year. I'm 34. And couldn't be more excited!
2. Big Disney fan. Some of my favorite films ever.
3. Going to DW for the first time with my wife and two toddlers this year. I'm 34. And couldn't be more excited!
Jailer of Hope
Member
When are you going and where are you staying?
Without knowing anything else, my big piece of advice is pace yourself and realized that you won't see everything. The other thing with toddlers is take frequent breaks. If you're staying close by, go back for a swim or nap.
Id like to see an attraction or two that tries to bring in some of Walt's visions for the future. I love the Carousel of Progress and the Peoplemover because of what was behind them, and Id like to see that pushed a bit more instead of just a movie attraction (as much as I love them! Went on the Mine Train twice before it opened.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bEg9y9QliXc
new guardians of the galaxy trailer
IN MY VEINS
SWEET MERCIFUL HEAVENS
new guardians of the galaxy trailer
IN MY VEINS
SWEET MERCIFUL HEAVENS
The Xtortionist
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Disneyland Resort is the greatest place on Earth.
XGRaViSmOrSX
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Finally got around to posting in this thread. Been going to Disney almost every year since around the mid/early 90s. The place has definitely changed A LOT. Not all good but not all bad.
Anyone else been in the DVC since near its beginning?
What would you consider to be the best all around DVC resort?
For me it's a toss up really. Overall i'm in love with Old Key West Resort. Mainly because it was the first of the resorts that was affiliated with the DVC and also due to its laid back low key nature. Sure it isn't the most up to date but I just can't get over how chill that place feels especially at night, so relaxing.
However, Animal Kingdom Resort knocks it out of the park with its atmosphere. Haven't stayed there since around when it first opened but having wild animals outside your room is just unreal. Favorite thing to do while there is sit out of the patio during a thunderstorm and just watch out over the area checking out the various animals graving about.
I have so many memories from going down there. Could fill pages and pages...assuming I could even remember it all.
Anyone else been in the DVC since near its beginning?
What would you consider to be the best all around DVC resort?
For me it's a toss up really. Overall i'm in love with Old Key West Resort. Mainly because it was the first of the resorts that was affiliated with the DVC and also due to its laid back low key nature. Sure it isn't the most up to date but I just can't get over how chill that place feels especially at night, so relaxing.
However, Animal Kingdom Resort knocks it out of the park with its atmosphere. Haven't stayed there since around when it first opened but having wild animals outside your room is just unreal. Favorite thing to do while there is sit out of the patio during a thunderstorm and just watch out over the area checking out the various animals graving about.
I have so many memories from going down there. Could fill pages and pages...assuming I could even remember it all.
BUNTING1243
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Yeah, I can agree with this.
I'd really love to go sometime.
I've been to WDW about 8-9 times (each time consisting of 2 weeks), but I've not had the chance to go back for about 6 years.
I definitely need my fix.
SpacePirate Ridley
Member
Yep. At least for me.
King Cobra
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I am a big Disney fan as well, I am 24 and I like to go there at least once a year. I sleep like an angel in their resorts for some reason.
matt360
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Another Disney lover checking in! Glad there's a dedicated thread for this stuff!
I'm originally from central Florida so I used to have annual passes and go after school or on weekends. I've probably been to the Magic Kingdom 40-50 times, and it's amazing every single time. The only downside (or upside from a monetary perspective) is that I've never experienced the Florida Disney resorts because I've never needed to. Now that I'm a bit older I think that staying a week actually sounds like great fun.
I've been in Japan for the last 8 years and have visited Tokyo Disneyland and Disney Sea, and as cool as Disney Sea is, the overall resort has nothing on the Florida version. It's way too compact and lacks that X-factor that makes the Florida parks so magical. And you actually have to pay to ride on the monorail!
I'm originally from central Florida so I used to have annual passes and go after school or on weekends. I've probably been to the Magic Kingdom 40-50 times, and it's amazing every single time. The only downside (or upside from a monetary perspective) is that I've never experienced the Florida Disney resorts because I've never needed to. Now that I'm a bit older I think that staying a week actually sounds like great fun.
I've been in Japan for the last 8 years and have visited Tokyo Disneyland and Disney Sea, and as cool as Disney Sea is, the overall resort has nothing on the Florida version. It's way too compact and lacks that X-factor that makes the Florida parks so magical. And you actually have to pay to ride on the monorail!
Eye for an Eye
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Open for advice on anyone who wants to help me make my bedroom a little more Disneyfied.
This is the stuff I have. The furniture is probably going to go in the next year or so. I'm thinking of getting twin over full bunk set to allow for the top area as storage for my mickey collection. I also have boxes of pins that I plan on putting on canvas boards in small sets by theme. Window covers are also going to be replaced. Accents are done in antique bronze (door handle, outlet plates). The bottom corner picture is a wall hanging, which I've been dying to hang up.
All walls and trim are up for painting. I'm not a fan of Yellow/Red/Orange, it's just a strain on my eyes. Blue, green, purples, and pinks are all ok. My favorite color is blue, but I don't know if I want to go with solid blue again. I had that in my bedroom growing up.
So here's what I've got.
This is the stuff I have. The furniture is probably going to go in the next year or so. I'm thinking of getting twin over full bunk set to allow for the top area as storage for my mickey collection. I also have boxes of pins that I plan on putting on canvas boards in small sets by theme. Window covers are also going to be replaced. Accents are done in antique bronze (door handle, outlet plates). The bottom corner picture is a wall hanging, which I've been dying to hang up.
All walls and trim are up for painting. I'm not a fan of Yellow/Red/Orange, it's just a strain on my eyes. Blue, green, purples, and pinks are all ok. My favorite color is blue, but I don't know if I want to go with solid blue again. I had that in my bedroom growing up.
So here's what I've got.
Sometimes if you have too much color in a room (doors, curtains, carpet, bed), it's a good idea to leave the walls boring, otherwise the room just feels like "noise". In that sense, your current paint might be just fine.
I think I've seen at the hardware store, a small strip of Disney-themed wallpaper, which you can use to make a clean dividing line around a room that has been painted two colors (top and bottom). If you paint the upper-half of your room with a soft, subtle blue, and hide the seam with a strip of Disney wallpaper, then you could get your favorite color into the mix, the walls could stay boring, and it would be deliberate and on-theme.
That's all I've got in terms of design advice. I'm not a professional.
Eye for an Eye
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It's only my room four months out of the year, so crazy doesn't bother me. Now neutral color paint does. It's the same color as the rest of the house and it's just too boring. At least the rest of the house has complementary accent colors to it, and it looks nice.
SpacePirate Ridley
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The mickey door is fantastic, same as all the memorabilia.
I have also my Disney corner in my room, but of course not as big as this.
I don't have one in my home but, I am saving up a large amount of money for souvineers for next year when I go to disneyworld. I am thinking of dedicating some space for everything I buy.
Oh yeah, tomorrow is supposidly when they will release the first real trailer for big hero 6.
SpacePirate Ridley
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NIce, was worried when I hadn't seen anything for awhile. I didn't hate the Eddie Murphy one, just thought it dragged a bit. Well that and Bare Naked Ladies doesn't hold a candle to Thurl Ravenscroft.
MrSaturn99
Member
So I watched through the entire Disney Animated Film Canon last year and ranked it according to subjective taste. Thought I'd share.
FantasticMrFoxdie
Mumber
I used to be a CM at Hollywood Studios if anybody has any fun behind-the-scenes questions
I've heard a lot of horror stories from people I know that have worked at Disney.
Kind of funny, one of my mentors who used to work pretty high up at Disney would often tell me it was like working in the Death Star
and this was before they acquired Star Wars
Regardless, subbed. There is no fighting a company that holds the hearts of children and nerds at the palm of their hands with some of the biggest/greatest IPs around. lol
These are just fantastic.
peteykirch
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Some of my small Disney collection;
a lot of good choices, and it's nice seeing lilo and stitch getting some appreciation.
Rapscallion
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Thinking about trying to go to Disneyland for one of the Not-To-Scary Halloween days.
Anyone been?
Anyone been?