Darkbeer
06-11-2004, 06:40 AM
While this is part of a news story, it really is one of those "more in fun" articles....
http://www.ocweekly.com/ink/04/40/news-brennan.php
A photographer identified as "Merlin Jones" (a nod to Walt Disney-era absent-minded professor films) was in the park late Memorial Day afternoon to check out Twilight Zone, Tower of Terror, the new ride Eisner said would improve attendance at California Adventure. Strictly speaking, "new" may not be the correct word, since the same ride opened in Florida’s Disneyworld 10 years ago. That’s what things have come to: in a desperate attempt to shore up its sinking fortunes, the park that was built as an imitation of California’s many attractions is now trying to imitate Orlando.
Perhaps Eisner could earn a less anemic vote of confidence if he turns California Adventure around. And since looking to Florida hasn’t worked, maybe it’s time to look at the upside to the downside: Dismal attendance figures? That just means that California Adventure is the only Disney theme park in the world without long bathroom lines. The new advertising slogan practically writes itself: "Disney’s California Adventure, the Bladder-Friendliest Place on Earth."
http://www.ocweekly.com/ink/04/40/news-brennan.php
A photographer identified as "Merlin Jones" (a nod to Walt Disney-era absent-minded professor films) was in the park late Memorial Day afternoon to check out Twilight Zone, Tower of Terror, the new ride Eisner said would improve attendance at California Adventure. Strictly speaking, "new" may not be the correct word, since the same ride opened in Florida’s Disneyworld 10 years ago. That’s what things have come to: in a desperate attempt to shore up its sinking fortunes, the park that was built as an imitation of California’s many attractions is now trying to imitate Orlando.
Perhaps Eisner could earn a less anemic vote of confidence if he turns California Adventure around. And since looking to Florida hasn’t worked, maybe it’s time to look at the upside to the downside: Dismal attendance figures? That just means that California Adventure is the only Disney theme park in the world without long bathroom lines. The new advertising slogan practically writes itself: "Disney’s California Adventure, the Bladder-Friendliest Place on Earth."