On the importance of attraction names

innerSpaceman · 12-15-2006, 09:58 AM

Oh, and "Train" is so un-generic, isn't it?

I'll grant "The Disneyland Railroad" is not the masterpiece of imagineering, but "Train" (a word not even in the attraction title) is as generic as humanly possible ... and we regulars say it all the time.

Not making excuses for the lametards who say "Haunted House," just pointing out the inconsistencies of human nature.

Ghoulish Delight · 12-15-2006, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

I'll grant "The Disneyland Railroad" is not the masterpiece of imagineering, but "Train" (a word not even in the attraction title) is as generic as humanly possible ... and we regulars say it all the time.

Yes, but the ride is generic. Sure, it's a really spiffy example, but it's not unique, and certainly not the most spectacular example (even when it first opened) of a train, so it's not as big of a deal. The Haunted Mansion was a first-of-its kind wonder, so it's more of a big deal to separate it from lesser examples.

Alex · 12-15-2006, 10:24 AM

One difference would be that we do it through knowledge and in circles we know it would work. I say teacups too, but when talking to people I know will understand what I mean. If I am talking to someone I know it taking their first trip I'd use the correct names for the most part. When writing park updates I try (though sometimes slip) to always use the proper names for attractions since I know many people reading aren't all that familiar with the parks (and it is weird to say Matterhorn Bobsleds instead of just Matterhorn or The Adventure of Indiana Jones instead of just Indy or Honey, I Shrunk the Audience instead of "oh yeah, that's still there, isn't it?").

Others use the wrong names out of ignorance and in ways that cause confusion no matter who they are talking to.

Every "specialization" creates its own vocabulary and Disney geekdom is no different. It is a badge of initiation and exclusion. It is to be part of a group to say and understand "even though the line for Pooh is short I'd never ride that. Let's get a fastpass for Indy, and Splash since it is standalone, and then go kill time on TSI until it is time. After that some of us want to eat at R2P2 so we'll take the train around later let's all meet up back at the hub."

Some people use that as a bludgeon against people who wouldn't understand it and others try to use it just when among "friends."

SzczerbiakManiac · 12-15-2006, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Alex Stroup

...or Honey, I Shrunk the Audience instead of "oh yeah, that's still there, isn't it?".

LMAO!

12-15-2006, 09:58 AM	#1
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	Oh, and "Train" is so un-generic, isn't it? I'll grant "The Disneyland Railroad" is not the masterpiece of imagineering, but "Train" (a word not even in the attraction title) is as generic as humanly possible ... and we regulars say it all the time. Not making excuses for the lametards who say "Haunted House," just pointing out the inconsistencies of human nature.
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12-15-2006, 10:24 AM	#3
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	One difference would be that we do it through knowledge and in circles we know it would work. I say teacups too, but when talking to people I know will understand what I mean. If I am talking to someone I know it taking their first trip I'd use the correct names for the most part. When writing park updates I try (though sometimes slip) to always use the proper names for attractions since I know many people reading aren't all that familiar with the parks (and it is weird to say Matterhorn Bobsleds instead of just Matterhorn or The Adventure of Indiana Jones instead of just Indy or Honey, I Shrunk the Audience instead of "oh yeah, that's still there, isn't it?"). Others use the wrong names out of ignorance and in ways that cause confusion no matter who they are talking to. Every "specialization" creates its own vocabulary and Disney geekdom is no different. It is a badge of initiation and exclusion. It is to be part of a group to say and understand "even though the line for Pooh is short I'd never ride that. Let's get a fastpass for Indy, and Splash since it is standalone, and then go kill time on TSI until it is time. After that some of us want to eat at R2P2 so we'll take the train around later let's all meet up back at the hub." Some people use that as a bludgeon against people who wouldn't understand it and others try to use it just when among "friends."
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