Comments on: Haunted Mansion spiel to be scripted http://boingboing.net/2008/01/03/haunted-mansion-spie.html Brain candy for Happy Mutants Tue, 21 May 2013 15:24:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.1 By: zydeco100 http://boingboing.net/2008/01/03/haunted-mansion-spie.html#comment-100357 zydeco100 Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-100357 Is the Adventurer's Club at Pleasure Island still open? There's still hope for some small amount of improv at WDW if it is. Is the Adventurer’s Club at Pleasure Island still open? There’s still hope for some small amount of improv at WDW if it is.

]]> By: Antinous http://boingboing.net/2008/01/03/haunted-mansion-spie.html#comment-99875 Antinous Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-99875 No matter what the industry, if the employees are having fun, the customers are having fun. If the employees are miserable, the customers are miserable. Why don't businesses get this simplest of facts? No matter what the industry, if the employees are having fun, the customers are having fun. If the employees are miserable, the customers are miserable. Why don’t businesses get this simplest of facts?

]]> By: glace neuf http://boingboing.net/2008/01/03/haunted-mansion-spie.html#comment-99878 glace neuf Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-99878 "It won't be nearly as fun as it used to be to work at the Mansion." At least you're not walking around in 95 degree heat in a Pluto costume. I think it's surpising that in this day and age, employees of a corporation such as Disney were given that much 'artistic freedom' to begin with.... “It won’t be nearly as fun as it used to be to work at the Mansion.” At least you’re not walking around in 95 degree heat in a Pluto costume. I think it’s surpising that in this day and age, employees of a corporation such as Disney were given that much ‘artistic freedom’ to begin with….

]]> By: mullingitover http://boingboing.net/2008/01/03/haunted-mansion-spie.html#comment-99879 mullingitover Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-99879 I heard there were also plans to make it completely simulated, so you just jack in and experience the whole thing straight to your cortex. I heard they were planning the same thing for the Hall of Presidents! They must be stopped. I heard there were also plans to make it completely simulated, so you just jack in and experience the whole thing straight to your cortex. I heard they were planning the same thing for the Hall of Presidents! They must be stopped.

]]> By: simplehuman http://boingboing.net/2008/01/03/haunted-mansion-spie.html#comment-99885 simplehuman Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-99885 Offensive? Jeez, more parents who won't be happy until little Dakota and Shane are raised entirely in hamster balls. Like someone making a pithy comment about blood-red carpet or other ghoulish little jibe is going to cause the snot-nosed punks to need therapy. Raising up a generation of sissies. Offensive? Jeez, more parents who won’t be happy until little Dakota and Shane are raised entirely in hamster balls. Like someone making a pithy comment about blood-red carpet or other ghoulish little jibe is going to cause the snot-nosed punks to need therapy. Raising up a generation of sissies.

]]> By: JohnnyWeird http://boingboing.net/2008/01/03/haunted-mansion-spie.html#comment-99886 JohnnyWeird Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-99886 "Please follow the blood red carpet into the Foyer" is what bothers people? It's not profane, obscene, explicit or even especially gruesome. What is wrong with this? I'm not even being sarcastic here, it's just so genuinely strange. “Please follow the blood red carpet into the Foyer” is what bothers people? It’s not profane, obscene, explicit or even especially gruesome. What is wrong with this? I’m not even being sarcastic here, it’s just so genuinely strange.

]]> By: Wingo http://boingboing.net/2008/01/03/haunted-mansion-spie.html#comment-99889 Wingo Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-99889 I was recently at Disneyland, or rather, California Adventure (Disneyland 2.0), and we had the funniest dude as our guide/elevator operator on the 'Tower of Terror' ride. The guy was obviously improving, and was putting on this creepy/corny sort of persona which was absolutely hilarious. Adding to it was the fact that he was a rather portly young man wearing the weirdly ridiculous old-fashioned Bellboy sort of costume. We kept going back, not only because the ride a blast, but we were hoping to get that same guy again. Sadly, we never did. Say no to scripts for Disney Cast Members! I was recently at Disneyland, or rather, California Adventure (Disneyland 2.0), and we had the funniest dude as our guide/elevator operator on the ‘Tower of Terror’ ride.

The guy was obviously improving, and was putting on this creepy/corny sort of persona which was absolutely hilarious. Adding to it was the fact that he was a rather portly young man wearing the weirdly ridiculous old-fashioned Bellboy sort of costume.

We kept going back, not only because the ride a blast, but we were hoping to get that same guy again. Sadly, we never did.

Say no to scripts for Disney Cast Members!

]]> By: 54N71460 http://boingboing.net/2008/01/03/haunted-mansion-spie.html#comment-99897 54N71460 Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-99897 bt tht t lst mjrty f th ppl tht cmplnd r FT. bt tht t lst mjrty f th ppl tht cmplnd r FT.

]]> By: Smoakes http://boingboing.net/2008/01/03/haunted-mansion-spie.html#comment-99898 Smoakes Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-99898 I'd like to know exactly what remarks caused the complaints. Was it actually the blood red carpet one, or is that just an example of the sort of thing they ad-lib? Anyway, it does seem like a shame; part of the fun is hearing what they come up with, especially if you go there often. I’d like to know exactly what remarks caused the complaints. Was it actually the blood red carpet one, or is that just an example of the sort of thing they ad-lib?

Anyway, it does seem like a shame; part of the fun is hearing what they come up with, especially if you go there often.

]]> By: Santa's Knee http://boingboing.net/2008/01/03/haunted-mansion-spie.html#comment-99900 Santa's Knee Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-99900 @#7: ??? @#7: ???

]]> By: Jeff http://boingboing.net/2008/01/03/haunted-mansion-spie.html#comment-99902 Jeff Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-99902 Rest assured, if there is a way to fake it, Disney can do it. Why even bother with real humans? Disney is so plastic. Dreamy, ain't it? Rest assured, if there is a way to fake it, Disney can do it. Why even bother with real humans? Disney is so plastic. Dreamy, ain’t it?

]]> By: evilgenius http://boingboing.net/2008/01/03/haunted-mansion-spie.html#comment-99904 evilgenius Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-99904 Boo Hoo! The Jungle Boat has been scripted for years. Boo Hoo! The Jungle Boat has been scripted for years.

]]> By: 54N71460 http://boingboing.net/2008/01/03/haunted-mansion-spie.html#comment-99905 54N71460 Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-99905 @#9: Ft ppl, dd, s n "Pls fllw th bld rd crpt nt th Fyr, Lrd-ss" @#9:
Ft ppl, dd, s n “Pls fllw th bld rd crpt nt th Fyr, Lrd-ss”

]]> By: allen http://boingboing.net/2008/01/03/haunted-mansion-spie.html#comment-99923 allen Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-99923 I'd think sending their staff to improvisation classes would be a better way to go. Then just add a "skin must be this [---] thick" sign at the entrance, next to the height requirement. I’d think sending their staff to improvisation classes would be a better way to go.

Then just add a “skin must be this [---] thick” sign at the entrance, next to the height requirement.

]]> By: Village Idiot http://boingboing.net/2008/01/03/haunted-mansion-spie.html#comment-100192 Village Idiot Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-100192 Just take a lot of acid before you enter the park; it's so dumbed-down and hyper safety-conscious that you almost can't hurt yourself, and you won't even understand what any of the staff are saying anyhow. Oh, and the best place to burn one is along the outdoor stretches of the People Mover (there are about 50 feet of track not covered by security cameras, probably the only part of the entire park so unwatched). It's worth doing once, then you can move on. If your trip doesn't work out so well, the Disneyland Jail is almost as nuts as the park itself, all pink with Mickey heads everywhere (used to be, anyway) and connected to other parts through the vast underground tunnel system (at least as big as the part you see). Just take a lot of acid before you enter the park; it’s so dumbed-down and hyper safety-conscious that you almost can’t hurt yourself, and you won’t even understand what any of the staff are saying anyhow. Oh, and the best place to burn one is along the outdoor stretches of the People Mover (there are about 50 feet of track not covered by security cameras, probably the only part of the entire park so unwatched). It’s worth doing once, then you can move on.

If your trip doesn’t work out so well, the Disneyland Jail is almost as nuts as the park itself, all pink with Mickey heads everywhere (used to be, anyway) and connected to other parts through the vast underground tunnel system (at least as big as the part you see).

]]> By: jjasper http://boingboing.net/2008/01/03/haunted-mansion-spie.html#comment-99940 jjasper Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-99940 Wait, let me see if I get this right, some people are actually upset over lack of individual creativity and spontenaity at a freaking DISNEY park? Holy crap, get a grip. Wait, let me see if I get this right, some people are actually upset over lack of individual creativity and spontenaity at a freaking DISNEY park?

Holy crap, get a grip.

]]> By: Rob Knop http://boingboing.net/2008/01/03/haunted-mansion-spie.html#comment-99953 Rob Knop Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-99953 It's the typical corporate response. Somebody somewhere may be complaining about things that might reflect badly on our company, so we'd better squelch any individuality and make sure that the employees are good corporate drones. It’s the typical corporate response. Somebody somewhere may be complaining about things that might reflect badly on our company, so we’d better squelch any individuality and make sure that the employees are good corporate drones.

]]> By: DKT http://boingboing.net/2008/01/03/haunted-mansion-spie.html#comment-99955 DKT Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-99955 @ #11: I don't know about that. They may have an outline, but I've been on the Jungle Cruise (at Disneyland) several times in the last 3 months and the guides definitely improvise, too. @ #11: I don’t know about that. They may have an outline, but I’ve been on the Jungle Cruise (at Disneyland) several times in the last 3 months and the guides definitely improvise, too.

]]> By: mototom http://boingboing.net/2008/01/03/haunted-mansion-spie.html#comment-99957 mototom Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-99957 Bah. People still go to the Disney parks? I avoid that place like the plague. I am surprised to hear that they still employ human beings, though. Bah. People still go to the Disney parks? I avoid that place like the plague.

I am surprised to hear that they still employ human beings, though.

]]> By: the specialist http://boingboing.net/2008/01/03/haunted-mansion-spie.html#comment-100217 the specialist Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-100217 Welcome To Corporate America! Pablum in; Pablum out. TEH LINE STARTS HERE. YOU WILL BE ASSIMILATED. (don't forget to visit our gift $hop on your way out...) Welcome To Corporate America! Pablum in; Pablum out.

TEH LINE STARTS HERE. YOU WILL BE ASSIMILATED.

(don’t forget to visit our gift $hop on your way out…)

]]> By: Alex http://boingboing.net/2008/01/03/haunted-mansion-spie.html#comment-99963 Alex Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-99963 @#16, etc.: A friend of mine used to work Jungle Cruise and ditched it for other rides because it became so oppressive. They've had quite a few significant crackdowns in past years on what you can and can't say on the ride, making for progressively fewer approved spiels. Sure, people will still improvise. According to the friend, though, they actually have people hide in the bushes from time to time to listen in on the skippers... wander too far off script when someone's listening? Bad things happen, including possible firedness. @#16, etc.:

A friend of mine used to work Jungle Cruise and ditched it for other rides because it became so oppressive. They’ve had quite a few significant crackdowns in past years on what you can and can’t say on the ride, making for progressively fewer approved spiels. Sure, people will still improvise. According to the friend, though, they actually have people hide in the bushes from time to time to listen in on the skippers… wander too far off script when someone’s listening? Bad things happen, including possible firedness.

]]> By: 800lb http://boingboing.net/2008/01/03/haunted-mansion-spie.html#comment-99973 800lb Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-99973 I remember when I was in elementary school coming across an old man who reminded me of Lurch hanging around the entrance to the Mansion. I was kind of freaked out about going inside, as I've always been squemish when it comes to haunted houses. Using a small plastic tree frog, some sound effects, and an elastic face, this gentleman made one of my better memories of the park. Disney may seem plastic, but it's the wonder and creativity displayed in their better work (the pop surrealism of their early pieces, the latest stuff by Pixar) that make me wish they weren't going down this path. I remember when I was in elementary school coming across an old man who reminded me of Lurch hanging around the entrance to the Mansion. I was kind of freaked out about going inside, as I’ve always been squemish when it comes to haunted houses. Using a small plastic tree frog, some sound effects, and an elastic face, this gentleman made one of my better memories of the park. Disney may seem plastic, but it’s the wonder and creativity displayed in their better work (the pop surrealism of their early pieces, the latest stuff by Pixar) that make me wish they weren’t going down this path.

]]> By: zydeco100 http://boingboing.net/2008/01/03/haunted-mansion-spie.html#comment-100231 zydeco100 Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-100231 One of my favorite memories of Disney World as a kid was waiting in the Mansion line outside and watching an extremely impatient guy pester the Host at the front door about the start time of the next show. The Host, without missing a beat and in a deep deadpan gloomy voice simply said "Your time....will come...." and closed the door on the guy. A priceless moment. One of my favorite memories of Disney World as a kid was waiting in the Mansion line outside and watching an extremely impatient guy pester the Host at the front door about the start time of the next show.

The Host, without missing a beat and in a deep deadpan gloomy voice simply said “Your time….will come….” and closed the door on the guy. A priceless moment.

]]> By: deanj http://boingboing.net/2008/01/03/haunted-mansion-spie.html#comment-99980 deanj Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-99980 We were at Disneyland years ago and ran for Jungle Cruise before it closed. Maynard was at the helm and it was the best fun we'd had all day. Very irreverent and funny. Definitely look him up when you're there. "Maynard - the month of May with a nerd at the end" http://www.maynardhomepage.net/maynard_pjungle.asp We were at Disneyland years ago and ran for Jungle Cruise before it closed. Maynard was at the helm and it was the best fun we’d had all day. Very irreverent and funny. Definitely look him up when you’re there.

“Maynard – the month of May with a nerd at the end”

http://www.maynardhomepage.net/maynard_pjungle.asp

]]> By: Alys http://boingboing.net/2008/01/03/haunted-mansion-spie.html#comment-99992 Alys Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-99992 I was at Disneyland once, in '98, and the improv of the Jungle Cruise and the Haunted Mansion were the best parts of the park. (Sure beat the cruddy Mulan-themed parade). Such a shame to squelch the improv. :( I was at Disneyland once, in ’98, and the improv of the Jungle Cruise and the Haunted Mansion were the best parts of the park. (Sure beat the cruddy Mulan-themed parade).

Such a shame to squelch the improv. :(

]]> By: Keneke http://boingboing.net/2008/01/03/haunted-mansion-spie.html#comment-100250 Keneke Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-100250 So much for Disney's creative resurgence. Big step backward, here. So much for Disney’s creative resurgence. Big step backward, here.

]]> By: Teresa Nielsen Hayden / Moderator http://boingboing.net/2008/01/03/haunted-mansion-spie.html#comment-100251 Teresa Nielsen Hayden / Moderator Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-100251 Takuan (26), there are a lot of stories like that about Harlan. Takuan (26), there are a lot of stories like that about Harlan.

]]> By: CaptainGroggySwagger http://boingboing.net/2008/01/03/haunted-mansion-spie.html#comment-100253 CaptainGroggySwagger Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-100253 On the Jungle Tour, a friend of mine would shoot at the hippo and then say, "Stop, LAPD!" That eventually got him fired when a LAPD officer complained. On the Jungle Tour, a friend of mine would shoot at the hippo and then say, “Stop, LAPD!” That eventually got him fired when a LAPD officer complained.

]]> By: gobo http://boingboing.net/2008/01/03/haunted-mansion-spie.html#comment-100255 gobo Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-100255 @17: Yeah, you tell 'em! Down with fun and happiness! Down with creativity and joy! Sure showed us! Seriously, what kind of curmudgeon would hate Disney parks so much as to bitch about it on BoingBoing? I know people who hate the place because they loathe children or resent the prices... @17: Yeah, you tell ‘em! Down with fun and happiness! Down with creativity and joy! Sure showed us!

Seriously, what kind of curmudgeon would hate Disney parks so much as to bitch about it on BoingBoing? I know people who hate the place because they loathe children or resent the prices…

]]> By: osiris7 http://boingboing.net/2008/01/03/haunted-mansion-spie.html#comment-100257 osiris7 Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-100257 On the Jungle Tour, a friend of mine would shoot at the hippo and then say, "Stop, LAPD!" That eventually got him fired when a LAPD officer complained. I would laugh so hard if I heard this. Geeze. On the Jungle Tour, a friend of mine would shoot at the hippo and then say, “Stop, LAPD!” That eventually got him fired when a LAPD officer complained.

I would laugh so hard if I heard this. Geeze.

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