Where is the DCA concept Art? (Merged)

[disneyland255]

Out of curiosity...what is it about the Mickey Face that has some of you going no, no, no, no, no?

[DisneylandFan1997]

Hi Mice Chatters,
I would like to share some more fantastic images of the new "CALIFORNIA ADVENTURE" concept art!!!, this is art that has only been released to Cast Members or Walt Disney Company so i was lucky to get a Sneak Peak myself today and it's totally AWESOME! Sorry about the snapshots, i tried to get the best, Here in the collage(made by myself) you see: THE NEW ENTRY TURN STYLES, RED TROLLY'S,NEW WALT & MICKEY STATUE, INSIDE THE CARTHAY THEATER, CARSLAND, MATER'S TOWING CO., RADIATOR SPRINGS RACERS, LUGI'S TIRES, TOY STORY MANIA, NEW SUN WHEEL WITH MICKEYS FACE, RE-THEMED MULHOLLAND MADNESS, ENTRANCE TO THE LITTLE MERMAID ATTRACTION & THE WORLD OF COLOR SEATING MODEL. ENJOY

[PragmaticIdealist]

Mickey Mouse (and the rest of the Disney characters that are being slapped onto standard amusement park rides in Paradise Pier) is not germane to the presentation.

The only reason an oceanfront amusement zone even exists at D.C.A. is because the pier relates to the sea and to beachgoing. The imagery of Paradise Pier needs to support the concept of a visit to the Pacific Ocean that meets the California coast.

The personified Sun and his smiling face do so. Mickey Mouse doesn't.

[disneyland255]

Thanks Pragmatic!

[aashee]

Mickey Mouse (and the rest of the Disney characters that are being slapped onto standard amusement park rides in Paradise Pier) is not germane to the presentation.

The only reason an amusement zone even exists at D.C.A. is because it relates to piers, which, in turn, relate to the sea and to beachgoing. The imagery of Paradise Pier needs to support the concept of a visit to the Pacific Ocean that lines the California coast.

The personified Sun and his smiling face do so. Mickey Mouse doesn't.

Good points Prag.

Adding to that, putting a Mickey face on it seems worthless. It's like slapping Goofy on Mulholland Madness or Pluto's face on Orange Stinger. It does nothing for the excitement level, it's just a new paint job on a dilapidated house.

[animagusurreal]

Good point, Prag

[EmeralineDragon]

What PragmaticIdealist said.

[SimpTwister]

Out of curiosity...what is it about the Mickey Face that has some of you going no, no, no, no, no?

It's almost like a billboard. Just a little too, er... 'in your face'.

It's kind of (but not precisely) the same feeling I had about The Arm at Epcot. You wouldn't put a big sign that says 'Magic Kingdom' over the Castle.

Also, what pragmatic said. It takes away from the atmosphere of a real seaside pier.

[MegaDisney]

This is the same art already posted....

[SHowardcpa]

Thank you!

It may have been posted before, but I am more than happy to see it again.

Thanks for your efforts. Any chance of separate shots so we can see more detail?

Thanks again.

[Ranger Rick]

Yes, please, separate shots. And I have not seen any of this.

[NapoleonD]

Is the Monorail in the scale model picture the current version, or the soon-to-be version? Or just a mock-up version?

[MickeysImagination]

With improvements coming to Paradise Pier making more thematically relevant and mus less blah, has anything been seen, heard or otherwise about Screamin'? I wonder of the Imagineers will be cleaning up its design flaws. A wood coaster is already befitting the theme, but the scream tubes and such make it look too modern.

-Justin

[disneyland255]

Thanks everyone for your responses!

[disneyland255]

It's almost like a billboard. Just a little too, er... 'in your face'.

It's kind of (but not precisely) the same feeling I had about The Arm at Epcot. You wouldn't put a big sign that says 'Magic Kingdom' over the Castle.

Also, what pragmatic said. It takes away from the atmosphere of a real seaside pier.

I wonder if they are going to have the Mickey "Billboard" on both sides or just on the side that faces teh water? Because with the Mickey facing towards the water, it seems to fit better than it facing towards all the victorian (they are going with victorian style right?) style. Almost like the ride is sitting on two sides of a land.....