The general consensus behind his back at WDI is he is great at environments and facades.I’m going to say something that may not be popular...I’m not a fan of Joe Rohde. I dont think he is as good as he (and others) think he is. I don’t think Animal Kingdom is as good as it has the potential to be and I think a large part of that is Rohde standing in the way. I really think AK would benefit greatly from someone else having the keys to the kingdom so to speak and bringing in a new vision for the park.
Aren’t his three big attractions Everest, Flight of Passage, and Guardians?The general consensus behind his back at WDI is he is great at environments and facades.
Attractions? Not so much.
Guardians wasn't his. He got attached effectively as a "goodwill Ambassador" for the project. Swap out Guardians for NRJ, and for some reason I thought he worked on og Rio del Tiempo too.Aren’t his three big attractions Everest, Flight of Passage, and Guardians?
I don’t personally care for Guardians, but it seems like they all get rave reviews from just about everybody.
I believe one of his first jobs with the company was designing and building that pyramid inside the Mexico pavilion.Guardians wasn't his. He got attached effectively as a "goodwill Ambassador" for the project. Swap out Guardians for NRJ, and for some reason I thought he worked on og Rio del Tiempo too.
Kali and Kilimanjaro might also be his, but not sure.
^^^^All of this.I believe one of his first jobs with the company was designing and building that pyramid inside the Mexico pavilion.
And I always thought he at very least oversaw all of Animal Kingdom’s attraction development since inception.
I mean, there was potential reason to believe it was done with. Also, we've seen this with attractions many times before where there are cosmetic changes made before a closure so new signage literally means nothing, tbh.How about the Mermaid show still being alive, just on hiatus...... :grin:after the fan community performed last rites.
I mean, there was potential reason to believe it was done with. Also, we've seen this with attractions many times before where there are cosmetic changes made before a closure so new signage literally means nothing, tbh.
Why the hell are we discussing Joe Rhode and Animal Kingdom in the "Disney's Hollywood Studios General Discussion" thread still?
It has been down for 4+ days and hasn’t operated in 2021. Hopefully nothing serious but maybe this will push the refurb schedule up. I know money is tight, I mean in the near future when budgets allow.
I know money is tight...but Fantasmic has needed an update for a looong whilePermits Filed for Work on Fantasmic Stage, More Live Entertainment Venues at Hollywood Studios
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Seems slightly promising. I can't imagine Disney would be spending the money on maintenance if they didn't have plans to put the venues back into use soon(ish).
Yes. My fav show at WDW. But the last few years it was really showing it's age. Significant refurbs are certainly needed.I know money is tight...but Fantasmic has needed an update for a looong while
And new projectors wasn't it lol
This seems to be tasteful and appropriate...
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