Theme VS Thrill

jacobcary1 · Post by **jacobcary1** » May Thu 12, 2011 3:15 pm

leblanan wrote:I did the lunch with an imagineer at the studios a few years ago and we were all discussing this topic, the imagineer made it quite clear they take a lot of pride in theme of their attractions, every last part and that's what sets them apart.

That would be awesome to have lunch with an imagineer.

bravetaylor · Post by **bravetaylor** » May Thu 12, 2011 5:33 pm

Theme, most important by far. I could walk around Animal Kingdom all day and not even ride an attraction and enjoy myself. TOT and Everest queue are attractions themselves. Big Thunder and Space Mtn. are almost too tame to enjoy but they're fantastic.....Theme

Post by **Len90** » May Fri 13, 2011 9:46 am

The theme does have to hold a preference as Disney was all about the story. Just look what happens when Disney loses touch with the theme in areas like Tomorrowland and Future World. It just comes off like any other amusement park. As for the the thrill, Disney has proven that they can pull off the two perfectly with ToT and other great thrill rides (EE, SM, Splash, BTMR).

Inn the end both are extremely important but the theme takes precedence.

leblanan · Post by **leblanan** » May Fri 13, 2011 12:25 pm

jacobcary1 wrote:
leblanan wrote:I did the lunch with an imagineer at the studios a few years ago and we were all discussing this topic, the imagineer made it quite clear they take a lot of pride in theme of their attractions, every last part and that's what sets them apart.

That would be awesome to have lunch with an imagineer.

Im not sure, but they might still have it, if you call Disney dinning. It was in the back room in the Brown Derby. It was a lot of fun, and the guy we had, had some great stories.

Amy · Post by **Amy** » May Fri 13, 2011 1:39 pm

leblanan wrote:
jacobcary1 wrote:
leblanan wrote:I did the lunch with an imagineer at the studios a few years ago and we were all discussing this topic, the imagineer made it quite clear they take a lot of pride in theme of their attractions, every last part and that's what sets them apart.
That would be awesome to have lunch with an imagineer.
Im not sure, but they might still have it, if you call Disney dinning. It was in the back room in the Brown Derby. It was a lot of fun, and the guy we had, had some great stories.

Yup, they still have it...here is the link...http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining ... imagineer/

figmentaholic · Post by **figmentaholic** » May Fri 13, 2011 8:22 pm

I have never been a fan of scary anything, rides, movies, etc. So I much much prefer a theme. I like when a whole area is themed, it can really put you in the right headspace, when you walk close to Pirates you feel like you are in Tortuga, or when you are in line for the Haunted Mansion, it feels like you are in a creepy place. (I haven't seen the new queue yet, I am excited)

mindflipper · Post by **mindflipper** » May Fri 13, 2011 9:18 pm

Theme is important. Without theme, you might as well go to...Six Flags.

jlpeaches255 · Post by **jlpeaches255** » May Sat 14, 2011 8:22 am

mindflipper wrote:Theme is important. Without theme, you might as well go to...Six Flags.

Ewwwwwww!

figmentaholic · Post by **figmentaholic** » May Sat 14, 2011 11:12 am

jlpeaches255 wrote:
mindflipper wrote:Theme is important. Without theme, you might as well go to...Six Flags.
Ewwwwwww!

LOL I live close to a Six Flags and used to go when I was a kid. But after I went to Disney for the first time around 1986 or so, Six Flags just wasn't the same. It just seemed so... blah.

rphillips14 · Post by **rphillips14** » May Sat 14, 2011 1:18 pm

One of the first things that started my attraction to Disney was the queue's. I told my wife "WOW They really invested alot into the atmosphere." and I have been a devotee every since!!!

Clearly THEME over thrill

However, it's really great when they work together like TOT or Everest.

Amy · Post by **Amy** » May Sat 14, 2011 1:19 pm

I do like a good thrill ride but if I could only choose one I would have to go with Theme.

jlpeaches255 · Post by **jlpeaches255** » May Sat 14, 2011 2:12 pm

figmentaholic wrote:
jlpeaches255 wrote:
mindflipper wrote:Theme is important. Without theme, you might as well go to...Six Flags.
Ewwwwwww!

LOL I live close to a Six Flags and used to go when I was a kid. But after I went to Disney for the first time around 1986 or so, Six Flags just wasn't the same. It just seemed so... blah.

The first year that both of my kids were over 40 inches tall we got season passes to Six Flags to make sure they were "thrill ready" before our next trip to Disney. I have to admit that it did work and as much as my kids now love rides at Disney, they have never asked for season passes to Six Flags again.

figmentaholic · Post by **figmentaholic** » May Sat 14, 2011 2:25 pm

jlpeaches255 wrote:
The first year that both of my kids were over 40 inches tall we got season passes to Six Flags to make sure they were "thrill ready" before our next trip to Disney. I have to admit that it did work and as much as my kids now love rides at Disney, they have never asked for season passes to Six Flags again.

Yeah, I am pretty sure that my niece and nephew wont get season passes to Six Flags, even though we are only a couple of hours away. I am just hoping that I can take them down to Disney. Max My nephew, got to go to Disney when he was about 8 months old. His dad (my brother) was at a conference for his work at the time, it was an awards banquet being held at Disney, so he brought his wife, son, mother, and sister along with him- how nice of him.

It was only a quick weekend jaunt, but hey, any Disney fix is a good one. It was in October, so my bro bought me a pair of Mickey ears with candy corns on it and my name on the back. Max got the upside down Mickey pants with his name. He still has it 3 years later.

LITTLEBIT · Post by **LITTLEBIT** » May Sat 14, 2011 6:15 pm

Definitely Theme. Even when I was a kid, I preferred the theme over the thrill. You can just immerse yourself in it.

Future Guy · Post by **Future Guy** » May Mon 16, 2011 11:32 am

I strongly believe that the experiences at Disney parks should be available only at Disney parks. Thrills can be gotten anywhere, but Disney's themeing is what sets it apart.

I have mixed feelings about Disney buying off-the-shelf coasters and marketing them as "magical" new Disney attractions. They did a good job with Rockin' Roller Coaster, building a story and a theme around it, but overall I prefer the days when Disney invented their own ride systems.

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