Save the Rainforest - Keep "it's a small world" a classic.

[The Dark Lady]

Originally Posted by 1FoolishMortal

I still find the "they just want to sell more plushies!" argument quite laughable, when for YEARS they had IASW themed dolls in the shop just outside the attraction.

Actually, for the past few years there's been nothing but princess merch and non-IASW plush toys sold in that shop. I can't remember the last time when I saw IASW dolls for sale there.

So yes, that shop is RIPE for a new line of IASW-themed dolls to take over the princess theme that's been there for years.

[BassBone]

Originally Posted by The Dark Lady

Actually, for the past few years there's been nothing but princess merch and non-IASW plush toys sold in that shop. I can't remember the last time when I saw IASW dolls for sale there.

So yes, that shop is RIPE for a new line of IASW-themed dolls to take over the princess theme that's been there for years.

I saw a whole crap load of IASW dolls the last time I was in that store just a couple months ago.

[The Dark Lady]

Originally Posted by BassBone

I saw a whole crap load of IASW dolls the last time I was in that store just a couple months ago.

If you wanna get technical, I see IASW dolls there every time too: in the display cases as decorations. When I was there a few weeks ago, they had nothing but princess dolls. And again, I've visited that shop at least once every month for the past two years, and still have NEVER seen IASW merch being sold. Maybe it just sold out that quickly before I got a chance to peruse it?

Edit: Now that you've gotten my hopes up, I'm gonna be going there more often in search of IASW merch. What kind of dolls did you see being sold? I've always wanted a doll of those cancan dancers! *crossing fingers*

[MasterGracey]

Originally Posted by BassBone

I saw a whole crap load of IASW dolls the last time I was in that store just a couple months ago.

The "it's a small world" Toy Shop did sell attraction merchandise even very recently. I've seen "it's a small world" blankets, toy sets (plastic boats with it's a small world-themed children inside).

That doesn't change the fact, that these attraction-specific offerings were very few, and the majority of the store was filled to the brim with the run-of-the-mill princess dolls and character plushes that you can get in most other park and resort stores.

[The Dark Lady]

Originally Posted by MasterGracey

The "it's a small world" Toy Shop did sell attraction merchandise even very recently. I've seen "it's a small world" blankets, toy sets (plastic boats with it's a small world-themed children inside).

That doesn't change the fact, that these attraction-specific offerings were very few, and the majority of the store was filled to the brim with the run-of-the-mill princess dolls and character plushes that you can get in most other park and resort stores.

I must have the worst luck of any IASW-doll hunters out there.

Wait, you did see actual IASW-themed dolls or plush toys and not just the other stuff, right?

[BassBone]

Most of the attraction-specific merchandise was some sort of vinyl playset box or similar items, but I do recall seeing one or two dolls.

[merlinjones]

>>Hong Kong Disneyland has a new Small World site with pics of all the Disney characters created for this attraction. Click on “Dolls and Characters” and then on “See Disney Characters”. Click on each main character pic to see a full grouping of supporting characters: Pinocchio; Cinderella and Prince Charming; Peter Pan, TinkerBell and Wendy; Aristokitten Marie; Mulan and Mushu; Baloo and Mowgli; Aladdin, Jasmine, Carpet, Genie and Abu; Woody, Bullseye and Jessie; Pocahontas, Meeko and Flit; The Three Caballeros; Simba, Timon, Pumbaa and Mufasa; Nemo, Dory and Peach; Lilo and Stitch; Ariel and Flounder; Bambi and Thumper.<<:

http://park.hongkongdisneyland.com/h..._US/index.html

[HBG2]

Holy crap. Up close, those things look even worse.

If they do that at DL, it will be criminal. Vomituous.

[flynnibus]

the first few didn't look bad... but then it started getting worse. the ones like the nemo crew, lilo and stich, ariel, and the three caballeros all really stood out as clashing. But I haven't really looked closely at their placement in the attraction yet. toooo busy

[Kritter]

They don't look that bad in the attraction, but each part has like a little part of each character so you know where they are.

Not the biggest fan of them yet.

[MasterGracey]

Originally Posted by merlinjones

>>Hong Kong Disneyland has a new Small World site with pics of all the Disney characters created for this attraction. Click on “Dolls and Characters” and then on “See Disney Characters”. Click on each main character pic to see a full grouping of supporting characters: Pinocchio; Cinderella and Prince Charming; Peter Pan, TinkerBell and Wendy; Aristokitten Marie; Mulan and Mushu; Baloo and Mowgli; Aladdin, Jasmine, Carpet, Genie and Abu; Woody, Bullseye and Jessie; Pocahontas, Meeko and Flit; The Three Caballeros; Simba, Timon, Pumbaa and Mufasa; Nemo, Dory and Peach; Lilo and Stitch; Ariel and Flounder; Bambi and Thumper.<<:

http://park.hongkongdisneyland.com/h..._US/index.html

Yikes.

[Coheteboy]

Originally Posted by merlinjones

>>Hong Kong Disneyland has a new Small World site with pics of all the Disney characters created for this attraction. Click on “Dolls and Characters” and then on “See Disney Characters”. Click on each main character pic to see a full grouping of supporting characters: Pinocchio; Cinderella and Prince Charming; Peter Pan, TinkerBell and Wendy; Aristokitten Marie; Mulan and Mushu; Baloo and Mowgli; Aladdin, Jasmine, Carpet, Genie and Abu; Woody, Bullseye and Jessie; Pocahontas, Meeko and Flit; The Three Caballeros; Simba, Timon, Pumbaa and Mufasa; Nemo, Dory and Peach; Lilo and Stitch; Ariel and Flounder; Bambi and Thumper.<<:

http://park.hongkongdisneyland.com/h..._US/index.html

No, sir, I do not like that. How they even made those look cheap, I don't know. I never felt that the old characters and dolls looked cheap but somehow these do. Why is that?

[HBG2]

Originally Posted by Coheteboy

No, sir, I do not like that. How they even made those look cheap, I don't know. I never felt that the old characters and dolls looked cheap but somehow these do. Why is that?

Because these are characters, and those are symbols.

Your deceptively simple comment cuts right to the core; it shows eloquently why style and content cannot be separated. Changing the content of the ride while retaining the Blair/Crump style will not work.

[Neverlandtink]

I hate the smiling Cinderella and Prince (and the rest of the new smiling heads). They looked forced and too "Chucky". Not only does it NOT fit in the story, but it does't even fit in Cinderella's story. Why have all the other characters in their story setting, then put Cinderella and Prince Charming waving at the boats? Also, Cinderella's hair makes her taller than the prince, and that looks strange.

One other thing. They have Bambi in the North Pole. Can deer survive that kind of cold?

[merlinjones]

>>They have Bambi in the North Pole.<<

An Austrian book made into an American movie. Celebrating his cultural folk tale heritage?

Funny.

Or did a Disney exec confuse him with... Rudolph?