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Prudence · 09-29-2006, 10:43 AM

The Terrace looks amazing! Wow!

Alex · 09-29-2006, 10:50 AM

I'm kind of sad that they put Tomorrowland Terrace back to its pre-Club Buzz look. It just continues the trend of making Tomorrowland into "Tomorrowland if Todayland is 1978 and Tomorrow in 1986").

That said, the Club Buzz stage was so hideous that I'm completely willing to overlook this instance of looking forward to yesterday.

flippyshark · 09-29-2006, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex Stroup

I'm kind of sad that they put Tomorrowland Terrace back to its pre-Club Buzz look. It just continues the trend of making Tomorrowland into "Tomorrowland if Todayland is 1978 and Tomorrow in 1986").

That said, the Club Buzz stage was so hideous that I'm completely willing to overlook this instance of looking forward to yesterday.

I guess I am in the sad category of being completely in love with the Tomorrowland of 1968, so the old Tomorrowland Terrace just about brings a tear to my eye. Out here in Florida, we have a pretty snazzy (though not quite completed) "Thirties Vision of the Future" style. I like it fine, but I actually have dreams (as in actual sleepytime dreams) of going back in time to the Tomorrowland of Yesterday. I suppose I should move on.

Gemini Cricket · 09-29-2006, 10:49 AM

Gosh, that Autopia tower is an eyesore!

Cadaverous Pallor · 09-29-2006, 11:36 AM

Woohoo! Adios Club Buzz!

I know Alex is right about Yesterdayland but anything is better than Club Buzz.

innerSpaceman · 09-29-2006, 02:08 PM

Very interesting observation, tho. Florida's Tomorrowland is nifty looking, but it definately has a Future-from-the-30's feel. Nowadays, you almost have to resort to a Looking Back at Tomorrow design sense to express "futuristic." So, what's wrong with the Future-from-the-60's, even if it was something already done in the 60's?

Alex · 09-29-2006, 02:32 PM

Nothing wrong with it. I've expressed this sentiment before, whenever possible I prefer Disney try something new, even if it doesn't work. If it doesn't work then try something else but I hate to see them "give up" and just go back to what worked in the past.

I would never advocate for them to remove Pirates of the Caribbean or Haunted Mansion but if for some reason they did so I would hope they'd never bring them back and keep trying to find something new to fill the void.

So I'm generally unhappy that they are bringing back the subs and really hope that they don't bring back the PeopleMover.

€uroMeinke · 09-29-2006, 04:50 PM

I still love Tomorrowland 1967 and it's retro-contemporary reprise. Disney has done their part in promoting contemporary architechs with their own buildings, but I'm not sure I place any of that post-modern group into really being "future looking". Unfortunately, I think the "future" as a design concept seems to have faded in our post millenial times. Perhaps something other than terrorism will come along and inspire us to look forward again.

Boss Radio · 09-30-2006, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by €uroMeinke

I still love Tomorrowland 1967 and it's retro-contemporary reprise. Disney has done their part in promoting contemporary architechs with their own buildings, but I'm not sure I place any of that post-modern group into really being "future looking". Unfortunately, I think the "future" as a design concept seems to have faded in our post millenial times. Perhaps something other than terrorism will come along and inspire us to look forward again.

As if more by accident than by design, we are seeing the the 1967 Tomorrowland in a new light. The abstract symbolism, the asymmetrical perfection of forms that dream upward with a clean and deliberate enthusiasm all call subconsciously for those who remember (and I imagine those who don't) to a better future - a dream future that is in line with the rest of the park.

Tomorrowland '98 did not improve on the vision of a wondrous future, as much as admit that if you can't plus Walt's idea, at least you can look busy if the budget allocates you liberal use of ugly paint.

I celebrate the return of the one true Tomorrowland Terrace.

Isaac · 09-29-2006, 11:28 PM

A few more tidbits:

The new Tomorrowland gift shop has been named 'Tomorrowlanding'.
Construction for Midway Mania (the new Toy Story ride in DCA) will begin Monday October 2nd. The opening is scheduled for 2008.
(Sorry iSm) The REAL date for the final showing of Remember: Dreams Come True is Saturday November 4th.
There's a tentative soft opening for Believe In Holiday Magic on Thursday November 9th.

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Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	I'm kind of sad that they put Tomorrowland Terrace back to its pre-Club Buzz look. It just continues the trend of making Tomorrowland into "Tomorrowland if Todayland is 1978 and Tomorrow in 1986"). That said, the Club Buzz stage was so hideous that I'm completely willing to overlook this instance of looking forward to yesterday.
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innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	Very interesting observation, tho. Florida's Tomorrowland is nifty looking, but it definately has a Future-from-the-30's feel. Nowadays, you almost have to resort to a Looking Back at Tomorrow design sense to express "futuristic." So, what's wrong with the Future-from-the-60's, even if it was something already done in the 60's?
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Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	Nothing wrong with it. I've expressed this sentiment before, whenever possible I prefer Disney try something new, even if it doesn't work. If it doesn't work then try something else but I hate to see them "give up" and just go back to what worked in the past. I would never advocate for them to remove Pirates of the Caribbean or Haunted Mansion but if for some reason they did so I would hope they'd never bring them back and keep trying to find something new to fill the void. So I'm generally unhappy that they are bringing back the subs and really hope that they don't bring back the PeopleMover.
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€uroMeinke L'Hédoniste Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: A.S.C.O.T. Posts: 8,671	I still love Tomorrowland 1967 and it's retro-contemporary reprise. Disney has done their part in promoting contemporary architechs with their own buildings, but I'm not sure I place any of that post-modern group into really being "future looking". Unfortunately, I think the "future" as a design concept seems to have faded in our post millenial times. Perhaps something other than terrorism will come along and inspire us to look forward again. __________________ I would believe only in a God that knows how to Dance. Friedrich Nietzsche
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Isaac the one n only Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Anaheim Posts: 1,236	A few more tidbits: The new Tomorrowland gift shop has been named 'Tomorrowlanding'. Construction for Midway Mania (the new Toy Story ride in DCA) will begin Monday October 2nd. The opening is scheduled for 2008. (Sorry iSm) The REAL date for the final showing of Remember: Dreams Come True is Saturday November 4th. There's a tentative soft opening for Believe In Holiday Magic on Thursday November 9th. __________________
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