Disney's California Adventure Overhaul
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There's a great little update from around DCA over at Westcoaster
Radiator Springs is lookin' all nice and spiffy
The Carthay Theater (restaurant) is getting its final touches, on the exterior at least
Radiator Springs is lookin' all nice and spiffy
The Carthay Theater (restaurant) is getting its final touches, on the exterior at least
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I agree. It has absolutely no texture... no age. It looks very manufactured and plain.
I disagree with Fallow. It does look a little bland and beige at the moment, but when it's complemented by the rest of the architecture and liveliness of Buena Vista Street, I'm sure it will look a whole lot more appealing. Plus, it's not even open yet. :thumbs:
Technically it's not supposed to be aged. The completed area is supposed to look like an idealized version of 20's-30's Burbank.
I'm reserving judgement until I can see it from down Buena Vista Street, not standing underneath it looking straight up.
I found some good photos of the real Carthay.
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I agree. Does Main Street look aged? Same idea here. It seems like Disney did a wonderful job of staying true to the structure so far.
it's not even close to being finished visually... the marquee, mega lighting fixures all yet to be installed. I wonder if they have intentions of building that huge neon sign on the roof... that would look very 1930's.
Very cool manufacturer pictures for the dome: http://dmivictory.com/portfolio/themed-entertainment/disney-carthay-circle-theater/
Very cool manufacturer pictures for the dome: http://dmivictory.com/portfolio/themed-entertainment/disney-carthay-circle-theater/
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I'm not saying that's better.
Just that the Carthay isn't all that impressive looking. It's a fairly bland building.
Just that the Carthay isn't all that impressive looking. It's a fairly bland building.
I disagree. I think Buena Vista street is much more of a complete symbol. The Castle can stand alone without Main Street, but I think the theater belongs with Buena Vista Street. The theater isn't the centralized theme, just part of it.
Exactly. It only serves as an important weenie. The entire theme of Buena Vista Street revolves around the intrinsic sights that Walt Disney saw in one amalgamation, the 'adventure' (or, rather, opportunity) he felt, so to speak. All that is reflected in the entrance area. However, just because Carthay is more of a visual attraction than the trolleys, they bear the same meaning behind them.
Now, it isn't the tallest or most embellished structure, of course, but when finished, it will blend in with the surrounding (and currently unplanted) flora. It isn't meant to be the next Cinderella Castle - in other words, the park's symbol - just a visual magnet. The reward of the "denial and reward" environment design.
Now if only the rest of the park was designed with such holistic principles beyond character inclusion within the parks... (sly dig at Cars Land and Bug's Life)
Now, it isn't the tallest or most embellished structure, of course, but when finished, it will blend in with the surrounding (and currently unplanted) flora. It isn't meant to be the next Cinderella Castle - in other words, the park's symbol - just a visual magnet. The reward of the "denial and reward" environment design.
Now if only the rest of the park was designed with such holistic principles beyond character inclusion within the parks... (sly dig at Cars Land and Bug's Life)
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Well, that is one bland argument. 
Weenies lure people down a certain one-way lane of sorts. Like the alleged history behind the word 'weenie': going to a barbecue and being drawn instantly towards the food while being comforted by the familiar surroundings. The structure isn't completely themed yet, and its style, though not favorable to you obviously, is supposed to evoke a gleaming-white Spanish colonial notion, which was common during the 30s.
Weenies lure people down a certain one-way lane of sorts. Like the alleged history behind the word 'weenie': going to a barbecue and being drawn instantly towards the food while being comforted by the familiar surroundings. The structure isn't completely themed yet, and its style, though not favorable to you obviously, is supposed to evoke a gleaming-white Spanish colonial notion, which was common during the 30s.
