tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29249921.post2174590491507531400..comments2024-03-28T08:56:49.153-07:00Comments on Davelandblog: Main Street, U.S.A.: Bringing Back The FunDavelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10720475138513029144noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29249921.post-72166744748450033642013-10-04T10:57:58.213-07:002013-10-04T10:57:58.213-07:00Dave, these are great ideas. I'd love to see ...Dave, these are great ideas. I'd love to see them implemented, especially the "back side of Main Street".<br /><br />We could only hope for creative additions, there are only so many keyrings, coffee cups and stuffed animal toys in the world.<br /><br />JGAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29249921.post-60842041078261495572013-10-04T08:43:34.712-07:002013-10-04T08:43:34.712-07:00Great ideas but I like the cinema the way it is ve...Great ideas but I like the cinema the way it is versus a sit-down. But I do like the idea about what films are shown. The arcade needs to come back and I like the shooting gallery. For the shooting gallery to be PC you don't shoot at the animal or prop, you hit a target that makes the animal or prop do something. The barker at the shooting gallery could be one of the mounts from the CBJ. Maybe the moose, I always liked him)MRaymondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00352355678521753079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29249921.post-2441355817838209412013-10-03T19:06:05.971-07:002013-10-03T19:06:05.971-07:00I knew the color cartoon "Mickey’s Polo Team&...I knew the color cartoon "Mickey’s Polo Team" (1936) was converted to BW for the MS Cinema, but wasn't aware of other color cartoons converted for it.K. Martinezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03960970051790617367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29249921.post-73397363954672626062013-10-03T17:14:16.416-07:002013-10-03T17:14:16.416-07:00Ken - Not sure if you've noticed, but I believ...Ken - Not sure if you've noticed, but I believe a few of those Mickey Mouse shorts were actually filmed in color but were transformed to BW for the MS Cinema.Davelandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10720475138513029144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29249921.post-87551612896023463062013-10-03T17:11:10.291-07:002013-10-03T17:11:10.291-07:00I don't ever remember seeing seats in the Cine...I don't ever remember seeing seats in the Cinema either. I think it was always meant to be a quick drop-in where people took a glance then moved on to other things in the Park. Nowadays it seems like a place where tired guests take naps.<br /><br />I still think it would benefit from a redesign into a small seated movie theater with special ticketed events for local film buffs and APers to attend. Not everything in the park has to cater to the day visitor who only has limited time to visit the core attractions. You could still show shorts during the day, but have special events in the evening that would generate revenue for this space.<br /><br />Mickey Mouse cartoons wouldn't have been shown in a turn of the century cinema from Walt's youth. Mickey didn't exist until 1928. Silent movies would be more authentic to the time period. Of course there are many anomalies in the fantasy worlds of Disneyland. It's part of the territory.K. Martinezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03960970051790617367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29249921.post-5823093060719399822013-10-03T13:42:16.485-07:002013-10-03T13:42:16.485-07:00I didn't personally remember seats in there ei...I didn't personally remember seats in there either, but I recently read (can't remember the source, of cousre!) that in the early years, there were seats.<br /><br />I do agree that with all of these movies readily available, it might not seem as appealing, but...just because they're available doesn't mean the youth of today actually watch them. That's why I think having cast members in costumes drawing people in, and letting guests know that these movies inspired the Disney movies might had the interest to get people in...and to at least stay for a respectable amount of time. Mickey is great...but I think he could share the screen with others, too!Davelandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10720475138513029144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29249921.post-77203826119171445632013-10-03T13:35:52.306-07:002013-10-03T13:35:52.306-07:00I don't think Main Street Cinema was ever a si...I don't think Main Street Cinema was ever a sit-down theater; I don't see that flying now as I can't imagine spending expensive time inside the park watching silent films that (at long last) are readily available outside the park. <br /><br />I remember it fondly as a place where you'd wander in and look at the various screens, maybe staying put for a whole film (usually a single 10-minute reel, a few ran 20). This was when silent film was genuinely hard to see aside from Robert Youngson compilations on TV ("When Comedy Was King") and occasional PBS (then educational television) showings of a handful of features. <br /><br />Now, modern fans are spoiled by TCM showings and jaw-dropping DVD collections (You can own -- affordably -- nearly all the Keaton, Chaplin, Lloyd and even Langdon features). <br /><br />If it were up to me, I'd keep the current arrangement but schedule in the best comic two-reelers I could find. I like the idea that a young adult or a kid, knowing nothing about silent comedy, could wander in for the air conditioning and suddenly discover Buster Keaton. It could be life-changing. <br /><br />That said, I can't really disagree with the current focus on Mickey Mouse cartoons. Disneyland exists because of Mickey getting laughs on small-town theater screens.DBensonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29249921.post-89773766290768528572013-10-03T12:57:26.595-07:002013-10-03T12:57:26.595-07:00Thanks for the feedback all! Glad that much of my ...Thanks for the feedback all! Glad that much of my post resonates. I like the suggestions you have put forth as well.<br /><br />K. - The Chinatown Alley was a great idea; it would also be cool if they introduced it over at DCA as a "subdivision" of Buena Vista Street...it would somewhat tie into the proposed Monsters Inc. land nearby and the Harryhausen's restaurant scene.<br /><br />Anonymous - would love to know your hesitations on 6 & 7? Agreed that the shooting gallery concept could be a bit controversial these days, so your suggestion of more restored vintage games would probably be a better idea. I love watching those shows that restore them!Davelandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10720475138513029144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29249921.post-34854258627341580642013-10-03T11:57:57.930-07:002013-10-03T11:57:57.930-07:00Long time reader, Dave, first time poster. Love y...Long time reader, Dave, first time poster. Love your ideas here, one can only hope Disney hears them.<br /><br />One Disney fan's input:<br /><br />Suggestion #1: Completely 100% as you described. Pure brilliance and a perfect partnership as both have similar approaches to entertainment and quality standards. <br /><br />Suggestion #2: Perfect. Rotate the movies. Keep some old B&W Mickey's but use one screen for rotation every now and then. Not so sure the idea of upcharging is a good idea for this. Keep it free and inviting so as to attract people, not detract them.<br /><br />Suggestion #3 & 4: Yes<br /><br />Suggestion #5: Not so sure I like the idea of a shooting gallery. Why not just repopulate a portion of the floor with vintage games but make sure they're actual vintage games? There's reality TV shows ( maybe more fiction than real ) that show such game cabinets being restored. Surely Disney still has more than a few penny arcade machines?<br /><br />Suggestion #6 & 7: Not so sure.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29249921.post-87359201249390948112013-10-03T10:08:39.365-07:002013-10-03T10:08:39.365-07:00I love all your ideas Dave. I especially like the...I love all your ideas Dave. I especially like the idea of sponsorship by the legendary Magic Castle for an expanded Magic Shop. It’s my favorite shop left on Main Street from the earlier years. Having a magician in a performance room would be an awesome addition.<br /><br />As for Main Street Cinema, I’d suggest the controversial idea of making it an upcharge attraction and actually show complete silent movies. I really don’t think the average Disneyland guest even cares that the Main Street Cinema even exists, so why not make it something special where those who are truly interested in enjoying a classic silent movie. I’d pay for the experience. How would it be any different than charging for the Frontier Shootin’ Exposition? Perhaps even a film student could be on hand afterwards to answer questions about the film being shown. In other words make it a special experience and charge for it, thus making money on a space that otherwise generates no revenue. Of course the space would need to be slightly expanded and reconfigured.<br /><br />As for the Penny Arcade, I think having old fashioned 1920s type games like Fascination and Skee-Ball introduced as well as a return of the shooting gallery you mentioned could generate plenty of revenue if they would issue tickets for the amount of points scored when playing these games. These tickets could be redeemed for exclusive Disney prizes not found elsewhere in the park. It’s kind of carnival/midway like but so is the Penny Arcade. In turn people would play with the other machines due to increased crowd activity in the arcade. It would make the Penny Arcade a place of lively excitement and interest again.<br /><br />I’d like to see Disney reintroduce the idea of a “Chinatown Alley” on East Center Street, just beyond the Market House and Disney Clothiers. Disneyland seriously lacks an Asian food outlet and this would address it.<br /><br />That’s about all I can think of at this point. Thank for sharing your great ideas.K. Martinezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03960970051790617367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29249921.post-32504441607302502812013-10-03T09:45:32.617-07:002013-10-03T09:45:32.617-07:00In DLP, those arcades behind Main Street are gorge...In DLP, those arcades behind Main Street are gorgeously designed, informative, and very functional. After the late night show at the Castle, crowds moved almost effortlessly through the streets to the exit. Such a contrast to the nightmare at Disneyland on summer nights and Christmas holidays!Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07165624045029517606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29249921.post-68404021764745119632013-10-03T09:08:16.133-07:002013-10-03T09:08:16.133-07:00TERRIFIC ideas all around.
From your mouth to Dis...TERRIFIC ideas all around.<br /><br />From your mouth to Disney's ear.HBG2https://www.blogger.com/profile/05073387557562504315noreply@blogger.com