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↩ replying to UNCgolfThat’s the thing with backstories. Usually they’re like salt on a table, not everyone needs to get/use them to enjoy the offerings.
Hard to judge if an experience is enjoyable without a backstory (but it seems to be) and we should remember the backstories of other modern Disney rides that raised eyebrows (Guardians at Epcot) are fully enjoyable without or in spite of said backstories.
I’m not worried about this either.
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Disney has released a full Tiana’s Bayou Adventure POV video:
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↩ replying to DCBakerI had to double check both your username and the YT channel before I clicked. Wow!
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Well I'll say it - I love it! I think the story flowed, beautiful inside, I get why what happens to us happens, great music.
This will be a hit.
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↩ replying to LittleBufordPart of that feeling is likely the contrast of coming in from a hot and humid place to a cool and dry one.
I know when I first come into my air conditioned house from outside, it often feels really cool but given some time to adjust it isn't.
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↩ replying to pigglewiggleNothing like that blast walking into a store in the dead of August.
A point I think gets lost is that in her human wedding, she opted for a dress more in style to the one in the finale. The big ball gown was a costume meant for sitting behind a table and selling food. When she chose what to wear for herself in a formal situation and to actually party, she didn't choose that.
And here we go...
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The cuts and edits in the video make it hard to follow the plot. It looks amazing. I do wish there were more critters in the empty scenes bother overall this feels like an upgrade. Can’t wait to ride it!
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↩ replying to DCBakerThere it is. We lost Splash Mountain for....a Disney Jr. show log flume, where we'll just shout the story at you. What a shame. This really is Frozen 2.0.
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Just a reminder that there is a thread that was made to discuss spoilers for the attraction to help those who want to discuss here without knowing everything before they ride.
I don't know how much of a difference the video being official makes it or how much discussion can be had non-spoilery in here once the dam is broken and people know, but...
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Looks amazing! So many upgrades. Music is lovely, story works great, screens used very well to add depth and sparkle, animatronics feel alive… The list goes on!
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Well, now we know why it’s a Genie+ attraction and not ILL.
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↩ replying to JustInTimeGlad you noticed this too. I thought I was having trouble following and was disappointed. I’m sure there’s story set up in the queue as well. Overall, a big upgrade!
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Even Disney had to cut to the AA scenes because there's a bunch of nothingness in between. Was really hoping for more but figured it'd be like this. Having only watched the video.... I was bored. Cringey repetitive dialogue and lack of animated filler figures. Enjoyed the music, light effects and most of the projected scenes though. Maybe in person it's better? Oh well. A for effort but it's no Splash.
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↩ replying to DCBakerApart from finding some of the animatronics (Louis, the frog band, Mama Odie) impressive, I felt nothing watching this. I know they're going for a different vibe than Splash, but at the very least they could've had Dr. Facilier serve as the lift hill because that'd be cool as hell.
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I've been super optimistic on this project but that seems all kinda ehhh. The majority of animatronics are way more basic than I was hoping for, and they're a lot more spaced out than I was hoping for too. Plot seems weirdly underexplained while also having way too much signposting and written stuff to try and make it make sense? Like, I'm not sure I would immediately think "oh yes we're shrinking" if I didn't know that already. And the big lift hill somehow manages to feel like *absolutely nothing*, which is a big shame and loss.
Music arrangements sound absolutely lovely though, I'm pleased it's not just all vocal tracks and rips from the movie OST but has some nice interpretations of those songs. Sets are very, very nice and have a decently different atmosphere from Splash - I love all the dark blues and such, they're fab.
Overall not a fan from that, but it's just a video. Hopefully it's better in person.