Comments on: Suggestion Box; Do something with the Atlantic Dance Hall http://www.mouseextra.com/2007/06/20/suggestion-box-do-something-with-the-atlantic-dance-hall/ Feeding the Disney fixation daily Fri, 18 May 2012 14:02:55 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 By: Mike http://www.mouseextra.com/2007/06/20/suggestion-box-do-something-with-the-atlantic-dance-hall/#comment-1525 Mike Sat, 23 Jun 2007 13:57:45 +0000 http://www.mouseextra.com/2007/06/20/suggestion-box-do-something-with-the-atlantic-dance-hall/#comment-1525 I just can't believe Yoho agrees with me I just can’t believe Yoho agrees with me

]]> By: Mike http://www.mouseextra.com/2007/06/20/suggestion-box-do-something-with-the-atlantic-dance-hall/#comment-1508 Mike Thu, 21 Jun 2007 20:42:38 +0000 http://www.mouseextra.com/2007/06/20/suggestion-box-do-something-with-the-atlantic-dance-hall/#comment-1508 a carousel isn't bad, but there are some at WDW. A ferris wheel is absent from the World a carousel isn’t bad, but there are some at WDW. A ferris wheel is absent from the World

]]> By: Corinn http://www.mouseextra.com/2007/06/20/suggestion-box-do-something-with-the-atlantic-dance-hall/#comment-1504 Corinn Thu, 21 Jun 2007 14:27:17 +0000 http://www.mouseextra.com/2007/06/20/suggestion-box-do-something-with-the-atlantic-dance-hall/#comment-1504 I really like the idea of a ferris wheel, but maybe a carousel could work in that space also? The only problem might be for the guests staying at the BoardWalk who have to listen to the annoying music playing on the ride over and over again. The space could definitely be great and right now it is completely useless. Having a focal point like a feature ride at the end of the BoardWalk would be such a great thing...that area is so great to begin with that a new ride would only make it that much better. I really like the idea of a ferris wheel, but maybe a carousel could work in that space also? The only problem might be for the guests staying at the BoardWalk who have to listen to the annoying music playing on the ride over and over again.

The space could definitely be great and right now it is completely useless. Having a focal point like a feature ride at the end of the BoardWalk would be such a great thing…that area is so great to begin with that a new ride would only make it that much better.

]]> By: Mike http://www.mouseextra.com/2007/06/20/suggestion-box-do-something-with-the-atlantic-dance-hall/#comment-1501 Mike Thu, 21 Jun 2007 01:16:39 +0000 http://www.mouseextra.com/2007/06/20/suggestion-box-do-something-with-the-atlantic-dance-hall/#comment-1501 My idea is basically for the ferris wheel as a stand alone. You want to add a few smaller things OK. But if it was just a wheel thats fine too. And thanks for your thoughts My idea is basically for the ferris wheel as a stand alone. You want to add a few smaller things OK. But if it was just a wheel thats fine too. And thanks for your thoughts

]]> By: YoHo http://www.mouseextra.com/2007/06/20/suggestion-box-do-something-with-the-atlantic-dance-hall/#comment-1500 YoHo Thu, 21 Jun 2007 00:15:45 +0000 http://www.mouseextra.com/2007/06/20/suggestion-box-do-something-with-the-atlantic-dance-hall/#comment-1500 Take Paradise Pier please. No seriously, take the whole thing and put it in the boardwalk. I want my parking lot back. I'll bring a wrench and help. I'm generally opposed to boardwalk style carnivals, because that's exactly what Walt didn't want. He hated them, but you're correct, the boardwalk should have some form of ride. Take Paradise Pier please.

No seriously, take the whole thing and put it in the boardwalk. I want my parking lot back. I’ll bring a wrench and help.

I’m generally opposed to boardwalk style carnivals, because that’s exactly what Walt didn’t want. He hated them, but you’re correct, the boardwalk should have some form of ride.

]]> By: Lou Mongello - DisneyWorldTrivia.com http://www.mouseextra.com/2007/06/20/suggestion-box-do-something-with-the-atlantic-dance-hall/#comment-1499 Lou Mongello - DisneyWorldTrivia.com Wed, 20 Jun 2007 21:50:07 +0000 http://www.mouseextra.com/2007/06/20/suggestion-box-do-something-with-the-atlantic-dance-hall/#comment-1499 Hmmm.... looks like my earlier post isn't showing up (must be Matt's doing LOL), so I'll try again.... In talking about the original intention of the Boardwalk, as well as things that never saw the light of day, does anyone recall the plans for the Noah's Ark musical show that was to be played out ON Crescent Lake? Yes, it was actually scored by Andrew Lloyd "Mr. Phantom of the Opera" Weber, but was shelved way back when. I think the reason why we haven't, and likely will not, see things like a Ferris Wheel, bumper cars, etc. is that Disney intended from the very beginning that THEIR Boardwalk be quite different from the Steel Piers that can still be found up and down the Atlantic seaboard. While still remaining kid-friendly, Disney's Boardwalk is definitely aimed at the adult crowd - the promenade is lined with a sports bar, brew house, over-21 piano bar, dance hall, and upscale dining. Sure, there are things to keep families entertained, but by adding carnival and "off-the-shelf" attractions like bumper cars and the like, as well as the midway games that so many people curse at in places like Dinoland, you are now refocusing this incredibly themed area of WDW. While I agree that a well-placed Ferris Wheel would afford an amazing view of Epcot and MGM, could you really just have one ride on the Boardwalk? Would you be trying to attract only those Guests that are walking the promenade already, or luring people over from elsewhere who might be frustrated (at least their kids may be) that there is only one "ride". If a parent drives their family over after seeing/hearing about the Wheel and then having not much else for their kids to do for any length of time, they might be a little disappointed. Hmmm…. looks like my earlier post isn’t showing up (must be Matt’s doing LOL), so I’ll try again….

In talking about the original intention of the Boardwalk, as well as things that never saw the light of day, does anyone recall the plans for the Noah’s Ark musical show that was to be played out ON Crescent Lake? Yes, it was actually scored by Andrew Lloyd “Mr. Phantom of the Opera” Weber, but was shelved way back when.

I think the reason why we haven’t, and likely will not, see things like a Ferris Wheel, bumper cars, etc. is that Disney intended from the very beginning that THEIR Boardwalk be quite different from the Steel Piers that can still be found up and down the Atlantic seaboard. While still remaining kid-friendly, Disney’s Boardwalk is definitely aimed at the adult crowd - the promenade is lined with a sports bar, brew house, over-21 piano bar, dance hall, and upscale dining. Sure, there are things to keep families entertained, but by adding carnival and “off-the-shelf” attractions like bumper cars and the like, as well as the midway games that so many people curse at in places like Dinoland, you are now refocusing this incredibly themed area of WDW.
While I agree that a well-placed Ferris Wheel would afford an amazing view of Epcot and MGM, could you really just have one ride on the Boardwalk? Would you be trying to attract only those Guests that are walking the promenade already, or luring people over from elsewhere who might be frustrated (at least their kids may be) that there is only one “ride”. If a parent drives their family over after seeing/hearing about the Wheel and then having not much else for their kids to do for any length of time, they might be a little disappointed.

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