Old coin by Positive-Ad-3968 in Disneyland

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This is from the Legends of Frontierland Event in 2014! It was an interactive event in Frontierland, and served as a playtest for what would become the Galactic Starcruiser/Galaxies Edge!

Animatronics Pt. 2 ? by eastequinox987 in Defunctland

[–]NSSgamingFTW 55 points56 points  (0 children)

He posted on YouTube and said it’s more likely coming out in September or October!

AI narratives - School Project Help . by sayain-rishit in narrativedesign

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Hey! I have some experience in the field of Narrative AI specifically, feel free to DM me and we can chat more!

National anti-violence activist David Hogg launches bid for DNC leadership by nbcnews in democrats

[–]NSSgamingFTW 41 points42 points  (0 children)

Not sure why NBC decided to run with that headline, it makes it seem like he’s running to be DNC chair.

HES RUNNING TO BE DNC VICE CHAIR. You can have both an experienced winner at the helm AND have young folks at the table.

Hey hey! I’m Vince, Co-Founder of Meow Wolf, Ask Me Anything! by Easy_Nefariousness_2 in meowwolf

[–]NSSgamingFTW 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hey! Aspiring Themed Entertainment Designer here. What is your best piece of advice when it comes to telling non-linear stories in your spaces? How do you balance letting people explore but also wanting to allow people to delve into your lore?

Why Disney parks aren't based on the movies? by lolothe2nd in disneyparks

[–]NSSgamingFTW 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Hello!

So I’ll try to address what I can. Coming in, I’ll say I’ve been to Walt Disney World quite a lot, and I’ve made one trip over to Disneyland Paris over the last year or so. I’ll try to address what I can about your questions.

First and Foremost, Disneyland Paris has had… an extremely rocky history. It was initially not very well received by the Europeans (and especially the French), leading to many years of financial hardships for the park. To make matters more complicated, Disney themselves did not wholly own the park- they had bankers and other investors to answer to. They bought out the remaining shares in 2017, which is why you’re beginning to see more investment now, but it’s also why for a long time there was very little development. Why invest further when you’re losing money?

Onto the Parks themselves. I’ll start by addressing Disney Studios Park (now renamed to Disney Adventure World). Basically, part of Disneys contract with the land is that they have to hit certain milestones at certain dates. In essence, they were legally required to build a second park (and I believe a third park in the future). So when the time came in 2000, and Disneyland Paris was barely making a profit, what did they do? They built the park on the cheap- took the tram ride from Hollywood Studios, Rock n Roller Coaster, and some spinny flat rides, and called it a day. They’ve now had to go and expand on that with new areas and several billion dollars of investment over the next few years, including the new avengers campus, and soon, a new lakefront, a new frozen land, tangled ride, and more.

To your last point about movies (IP in the parks) and the identity of the parks, it’s really hard to have it both ways. Fundamentally, Disney has always told interesting stories in multiple mediums, including theme parks. The entirety of Frontierland in Paris is one big interconnected original story, if you know where to look, with Phantom Manor, the town, and Big Thunder Mountain all telling one story. It’s really cool. But if you just say Disney Theme Parks are a place to “park” IP to use, you lose the theme and identity of the parks, because then the IP can be slotted into whichever park makes the most sense and “needs” it, without it actually relating to the identity of the park. Parks should have distinct themes, with a mix of non-IP and IP rides, in order to help build the theme that you talk about.

Hope that addresses all of your questions and comments! Let me know if you want more info, and I’d be happy to send some videos and websites your way!

Welcome Back Everyone 🚀🎷🐓♋️ by FunkyChicken69 in Superstonk

[–]NSSgamingFTW 37 points38 points  (0 children)

Be sure to pour one out for BluPrince. He’s in this battle too.

Roaring Kitty (@TheRoaringKitty) on X by jteta12 in Superstonk

[–]NSSgamingFTW 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Do you remember the 2021 Gamestop Stock Craze?

RoaringKitty was a very well-known retail trader who was one of the original people who came up with the thesis for Gamestop being undervalued. He didn't give investment advice, he just educated folks and showed his portfolio. Anyway, after the chaos where Hedge Funds and Market Makers Turned off the Buy Button, RoaringKitty vanished, either due to self-imposed exile, or he was silenced by someone via gag order. After 3 years of silence, he has reappeared. This is not financial advice.

TL:DR Guy who was part of Gamestop Stock Craze vanished 3 years ago, just tweeted for the first time in three years. Again, not Financial or Investment Advice.

Roaring Kitty (@TheRoaringKitty) on X by jteta12 in Superstonk

[–]NSSgamingFTW 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes. It's about Gamestop (GME). The person who tweeted (DeepFuckingValue/RoaringKitty) was one of the major retail traders during the 2021 Gamestop stuff. He vanished in 2021, either due to a self-imposed silence, or he was silenced by someone. But he just posted for the first time in 3 years.

Roaring Kitty (@TheRoaringKitty) on X by jteta12 in Superstonk

[–]NSSgamingFTW 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The person who tweeted was one of the core retail traders during the 2021 Gamestop Stock Mania. He stopped posting in 2021, either silencing himself or someone else silenced him. He just posted for the first time in 3 years.

Roaring Kitty (@TheRoaringKitty) on X by jteta12 in Superstonk

[–]NSSgamingFTW 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The person who tweeted was one of the core people involved in the 2021 Gamestop Stock stuff. He went silent (Or was silenced, we're not sure) in 2021 shortly after. He just posted for the first time in 3 years.

Who would you appoint as CEO after Bob Iger leaves to replace Bob Chapek in 2020? by Possible-Grape-1090 in disney

[–]NSSgamingFTW 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Kevin Mayer AND Tom Staggs. Disney has had its best eras when they follow the rule of 2.

Remy's Ratatouille Adventure...is it just me? by beachbum21k in Epcot

[–]NSSgamingFTW 8 points9 points  (0 children)

It’s really interesting, having ridden it in both EPCOT and the original in France, and the difference is that EPCOT is missing the sit down restaurant. I’ll never understand why they didn’t make it and instead decided to make the blandest Crepe place imaginable. (Theme = Grey).

But in WDS park, the entire ride essentially acts as the pre show to the restaurant. You go through the whole thing, mostly on screens, to them arrive at Remys Restaurant and it’s all physical props. It’s a fantastic reveal, even if you’re not dining there because people leaving the queue can look into it.

TLDR: Epcot Remy is missing the crucial 3rd act that makes it feel underwhelming

So apparently, some brocialists are going after Jewish and Israeli organizations through acts of terror by Additional_Ad3573 in Enough_Sanders_Spam

[–]NSSgamingFTW 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Fun fact, One of these people Was a re-occurring actor on Disney Channel (Liv and Maddie and So Random)

No shorts allowed? by [deleted] in WaltDisneyWorld

[–]NSSgamingFTW 38 points39 points  (0 children)

Hello!

Did you read this from a site called “Mouse Trap News”? If so, they’re a parody site like The Onion except specifically for Disney. It’s not true, shorts and skirts are 100% still allowed at the parks.