Here's an interview with the creators of that ad.

Just as a last note from me, I'm sad I didn't get to ride the Transformers ride at Universal Singapore. If only they'd accepted American Express Travellers Cheques for admission entry (which they didn't... WTF?)

Don't worry Lash, Singapore's version uses older non-HD projection, and from contractors I know, you wouldn't really want to spend a lot of time on the rides there.

By the way, I'm just curious... why is Radiator Springs Racers considered a copycat ride? I'm far more interested in the dark ride sort of stuff we'll get to see inside, than I am in the ride functionality. Maybe that's just me.

Because of it's similarity to Epcot's Test Track.

I don't think RSR is a copycat ride, but it's not gonna be something that pushes the state of the art in themed attractions.

I'm going in with low expectations, because it's been 17 years since Disney's done anything stateside that made me really feel "wow, this is gonna change things", and that was with Indiana Jones and the EMV ride system- I couldn't wait to see what other adventures they'd use that for - unfortunately, they used it for "Dinosaur" (which was at least a little bit better when it opened as "Countdown to Extinction").

From what I've read, I believe it is the same ride chassis.

Yeah, I know it has similar functionality to Test Track. But I really wouldn't call it a copycat.

Here's where some things differ from person to person. I couldn't give a blind rat's sweet bippy about state-of-the-art. I care about detail, theme and storytelling. I'd be a happy woman if some talented imagineer could come up with another Pirates or Mansion ride - even if it was the exact same chassis - if it had compelling storytelling.

I don't have crazy high expectations, and I don't have a company bias (having seen Potter in Orlando, I know it's probably better than anything Disney is doing.)

But I'm to understand that this ride has dark ride elements. And I'm a dark ride girl. This ride has characters and story -- it's not just about, you know, taking a test car for a spin. THAT is what makes a ride for me - when there's a story (however vague or broken, in the case of Mansion/Pirates) that compels me.

And, you know what? Cars gets badmouthed, but I won't lie. The first one really did made me cry, and the second one really did make me laugh.

[Side note. WHAT AM I DOING TALKING ABOUT THEME PARKS? I DON'T DO THAT ANYMORE.]

The neighbor's little boy is having an epic tantrum. It sounds like he's pounding on the walls.

Is he watching the Kings game?