“We were assuming the future was bright. Tomorrowland is asking the question ‘What’s happened to that kind of optimism, and can it come back?’”–writer/director Brad Bird, in the “Remembering the Future: A Personal Journey Through Tomorrowland with Brad Bird” Blu-ray extra feature. *Warning: there are some Tomorrowland spoilers ahead.* I’ve been very vocal about my love of Tomorrowland:…
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My Take On Tomorrowland
Warning: if you read on, spoilers may be in your future When I was a kid, going to Magic Kingdom, I loved Tomorrowland. Sure, my favorite attractions (Haunted Mansion and Pirates of the Caribbean, if you’re taking notes) were in other areas, but there was something about the aesthetic that’s always spoken to me. It was a…
Night Rider
Many people are familiar with the Jungle Cruise in the Magic Kingdom. It’s a classic attraction, one of the oldest rides in the park, and it’s well known for its (obviously) animatronic animals and the skipper’s playful pun-filled patter. It’s bright, it’s cheerful, and it’s funny, from the smiling elephant playing in the water to…