What is CA-adven?

Ghoulish Delight · 04-29-2010, 10:21 AM

First off, welcome! Pull up to the swank bar, grab yourself a

and get comfy.

As to your question...how much time ya' got?

The short answer - when California Adventure (aka DCA, aka the parking lot) was built, the man in charge (Paul Pressler) was known more for his ability to run shopping malls than amusement parks. In many ways, look no further than how much more well themed the shop interiors are than the rest of the park to understand where DCA went wrong.

Combine consumerism-centered thinking with radical cost-cutting, and a theme that doesn't inspire much in the way of Disney-esque fantasy and creativity and voila, you've got a recipe for bland.

That said, there is some evidence that the company has recognized those shortcomings and is working to rectify. IF (and I stress the IF) the plans they've presented in the "blue sky" display are executed with the level of imagination and commitment that Disneyland once stood for, they stand a good chance of setting the park on a much better path. But only time will tell.

RStar · 04-29-2010, 11:31 AM

Welcome Cynthia!

Yes, what GD said. It's a missguided attempt for sure.

But to elaborate a bit as well, the 1 Billion $ makeover is suppose to do something that was missing to that park. When you step into Disneyland you are transported to 1) another time, 2) another place, or 3) another reality. When you step into Magic Mountain you step into a place with rides. No escape from the real world, but fun just the same. It's that escape from reality that sets Disneyland apart. When you step into DCA, you leave California and enter the amazing world of....California! Now, I love California, but the Disney touch of transporting to another place is missing.

Enter the fix- "Walt Disney's California Adventure" (working name in progress). It is suppose to become the California of the 1920's when Walt first stepped off the train to start the Walt Disney Bros studios with his brother Roy. They are also adding a whole new land (the first added to the park for the resort since Toontown), and at least one new E Ticket ride as well.

But as GD said, time will tell if it works.

Cynthia · 04-29-2010, 11:36 AM

Well that explains everything, they should just mow the thing down and put up a parking lot.
Or better yet send all the rides and attractions that have been pulled over there- call it retroland!

04-29-2010, 10:21 AM	#1
Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	First off, welcome! Pull up to the swank bar, grab yourself a and get comfy. As to your question...how much time ya' got? The short answer - when California Adventure (aka DCA, aka the parking lot) was built, the man in charge (Paul Pressler) was known more for his ability to run shopping malls than amusement parks. In many ways, look no further than how much more well themed the shop interiors are than the rest of the park to understand where DCA went wrong. Combine consumerism-centered thinking with radical cost-cutting, and a theme that doesn't inspire much in the way of Disney-esque fantasy and creativity and voila, you've got a recipe for bland. That said, there is some evidence that the company has recognized those shortcomings and is working to rectify. IF (and I stress the IF) the plans they've presented in the "blue sky" display are executed with the level of imagination and commitment that Disneyland once stood for, they stand a good chance of setting the park on a much better path. But only time will tell. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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04-29-2010, 11:31 AM	#2
RStar Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Me & Manyard hangin out! Posts: 5,433	Welcome Cynthia! Yes, what GD said. It's a missguided attempt for sure. But to elaborate a bit as well, the 1 Billion $ makeover is suppose to do something that was missing to that park. When you step into Disneyland you are transported to 1) another time, 2) another place, or 3) another reality. When you step into Magic Mountain you step into a place with rides. No escape from the real world, but fun just the same. It's that escape from reality that sets Disneyland apart. When you step into DCA, you leave California and enter the amazing world of....California! Now, I love California, but the Disney touch of transporting to another place is missing. Enter the fix- "Walt Disney's California Adventure" (working name in progress). It is suppose to become the California of the 1920's when Walt first stepped off the train to start the Walt Disney Bros studios with his brother Roy. They are also adding a whole new land (the first added to the park for the resort since Toontown), and at least one new E Ticket ride as well. But as GD said, time will tell if it works. __________________ Meddle not in the affairs of Dragons, for you are crunchy and good with ketchup! www.StarTownGifts.com
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04-29-2010, 11:36 AM	#3
Cynthia Thank you, that is all Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: just north of the magic Posts: 187	makes sense Well that explains everything, they should just mow the thing down and put up a parking lot. Or better yet send all the rides and attractions that have been pulled over there- call it retroland!
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