Comments on: The WEDway’s Back

By: Do Fuss

Do Fuss — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 22:16:09 +0000

Always hopeful, yet discontent, knows changes aren’t permanent, but change is.

By: WDWLocal

WDWLocal — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 16:36:46 +0000

There’s nothing wrong with the added character voices, IMO. They’re just as unobtrusive as the overall new narration track itself, which I agree is a throwback to ORAC-1.

Besides, there’s nothing wrong with the characters. They’re part of Disney and a big part of the overall magic and big picture.

And, Michael, SGE and MILF are not going anywhere anytime in the future, so I would not hold my breath.

By: Michael

Michael — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 20:32:51 +0000

@Foxxy:

LOL. Indeed. I do wonder if it was an intentional nod to “white” Tomorrowland; when I first heard it, I was instantly reminded of ORAC-1, but hadn’t heard that spiel in a while. When I listened to it on that tribute video I was surprised at how similar it was.

I agree with those who aren’t totally sold on the voice; it does seem a little “temp track” to me, but I kind of like hearing something at Disney that isn’t overly slick to the point of self-parody. It’s just… relaxing, which is what the WEDway should be! I hadn’t realized it was the same voice as the Land, Foxx… good ear.

@android

I wish we’d get a better look at the EPCOT (or should I say, Progress City!!) model too. And I wish we’d get to see the full model that was featured back in the day at Disneyland.

@phil

Zing! I also agree that the lighting effects are nice.

@Matt

Lady voice… interesting. I think that would work well. Maybe for the next narration, when they ditch SGE and MILF?

@DizWiz

Yeah, I definitely hope they keep the feel too…

By: android.dreamer

android.dreamer — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 23:55:20 +0000

I really want to check it out in person. I will be there on the Nov. 14th and won’t really make a decision until I rode it a couple of times through. I think it makes a difference when you are trying to pay attention to the exhibits, the echoing noise around you, and the narration combined together.

By: DizWiz

DizWiz — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:30:51 +0000

Count me among the people who like the new narration. I’m one of the ones who grew up with the ORAC-1 spiel, and this is a definite throwback to that. I hope it doesn’t turn out to be just a temporary narration; or if it does, then I hope the final narration is in the same vein. I think it’s time for a change from the previous narration.

By: Matt

Matt — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:49:34 +0000

Yeah, really like how they didn’t butcher anything, and enjoy the lighting, but if anything… I’m not really that hot on the narrator’s voice – too young. I’d prefer the lady’s voice through Space Mt. (or even a deeper male voice), just because those more “adult” voices seemed to give the trip/mode of transportation a kind of validity. Overall, though, great job!

By: Foxxy

Foxxy — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 04:25:12 +0000

Yeah, the voice isn’t too great, but I’m not sure that a voice begging for attention would be appropriate on the WEDway. It’s the same guy who voices the automated spiel on Living with the Land, which is similarly functional and pleasant. Far worse is the obvious “this is John from marketing’s best Buzz Lightyear impersonation!” nature of some of the character voices.

By: philphoggs

philphoggs — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 01:30:04 +0000

Yes we all know that there’s a time and place to be shouting about tentacles… like a 20k die hard protest!
I hear it was really something to see the full EPCOT model once at Disneyland, I wonder what sort of pics are out there?
Ok, since you asked for opinion, I agree with you folks on the relative improvement (maintenance crew good touch), but voice talent is a solid C. The lighting effects mix well with todays atmosphere. Nice, nice.

By: android.dreamer

android.dreamer — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:58:14 +0000

I think it is really the only area where you get a look at the original designs for E.P.C.O.T. It goes by so fast, I really would have preferred if it was in a different area so I could really take my time and study it.

By: Foxxy

Foxxy — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 17:15:39 +0000

I really like the new narration… I was running around shouting “ORAC-1 has returned!” after it came online. That’s not quite what’s going on there, but it’s close enough for me. They even call the ride system the “Peoplemover”,which makes me very, very happy.

Yeah, people who knew only the irritating TTA “let’s shout about nonsense constantly” version won’t be happy, but you know what? This change wasn’t for them. Those of us who were weaned on white Tomorrowland know what’s going on here. And I, for one, am happy I can just go around above Tomorrowland and look at things and not have people shouting about tentacles and hoverburbs constantly.

We all know that there’s a time and place to be shouting about tentacles, and Disney isn’t it!