jzarley Posted April 13, 2006 Share Posted April 13, 2006 How about we show em pics of Scooby Doo, Fred Flintstone, Barney Rubble, George Jetson, Hong Kong Phooey, Smurfs - heck Even Captain Cave Man. Heck, I'm not even sure I would recognize Hong Kong Phooey I will tell you that my 23 year-old neice saw Mark Summers on the street in NYC and you would have thought she had witnessed the second coming or something. Of course, for an eight year-old (or me for that matter), it wouldn't mean a whole lot (if we even recognized him). I guess my whole point is that it's all about nostaligia, and the popular culture of your childhood. Ten years from now when today's ten year-olds are sitting around watching "I Love the 00's" on VH1, it's Spongebob they'll be reminiscing about--not Hong Kong Phooey or Fred Flintstone. (The same reason I get a little misty thinking about my old "Big Wheel", I guess ) I guess my only point is that the parks are making the business decision to focus on the core demographic of a kiddie land...and right now (and probably for the next few years) those kiddies will be more drawn to a Spongebob attraction than they would be the same ride themed to the Flintsones. And, I don't think you doubt that either... And, when the next generation of kids have a new fad (and they will), it can be changed to a new theme. Just the circle of (theme park themeing) life I guess... FWIW, I'll miss HB Land too. Afterall, I'm still mourning the loss of the "Enchanted Voyage" and it's been gone, what, 20 years? Related to the comments about "please" and the Cincinnati use...one of my roommates in college was from Cincinnati, and it took me a month to figure out what he was talking about everytime he said "please." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoddaH1994 Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 ^ I agree. I'm guessing that if I were a big HB fan when I was little, I would be a lot more upset to see it go. I imagine if they were getting rid of attractions that were themed to shows like Double Dare, You Can't Do That On Television, etc, it would hit me a little more since that was the stuff I watched when I was little. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 ^^^ <<<< Favorite show in grad school was "You Can't Do That On Television." Gosh, I suddenly feel very, very old. "I don't know." SPLASH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WooferBearATL Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 I'm probably most partial to HB as it was the first area of the park that I was assigned to work in. I wore those bright colored bell bottom pants, rainbow suspenders and white shirts for way too long to feel otherwise. <G> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RailRider Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 I loved "You Can't Do That On Television" Wonder if they will ever release that on DVD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
italianchef Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 I will probably miss the Hanna-Barbera Carousel most because of the various H-B characters and music. It was a ride my whole family could enjoy together. God willing and weather permitting, we will be at PKI tomorrow for opening day. I hope that Toddler Chef enjoys NU. Happy Opening Day! Italian Chef Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pope03 Posted April 14, 2006 Author Share Posted April 14, 2006 Thanks everyone for making this the first hot topic I have created Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeye-Beast Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 Check out - http://www.ycdtotv.com/ Go to multimedia, and choose full episode. They update it weekly I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkGuy Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 Yes, WE will remember the HB characters because we remember watching them on TV. The thing is, kids today don't watch those shows! THEY will remember the shows, not us. Jeez people, stop thinking that area is for us! It's not! It's for TODAY'S kids. Case in point, I was in HB one day, and some kid was calling Jabberjaw "Kenny the Shark", a cartoon character from TODAY. Kids don't recognize HB characters. Dang people, realize for one second that kids don't watch what we watched anymore. What a load of bullpies ! ! ! I agree with you uncle henry but ugh what about scooby doo he is still popular with the kids he & his pals are the 3rd highest rated character to be mass marketed I understand that some of the old classics arent as popular as they were but the 5-18 year olds of today know who the flintstones are I mean those characters are timeless I wish I could say the same about the jetsons. FYI-The reason JabberJaw(s) was ever created was because of the JAWS hype back in the 70's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WooferBearATL Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 And ya know with the new live action Jetson's movie coming out, you're gonna see more Jetson's stuff as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Nemo Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 I will miss HB but all is not lost, We still have the Action FX motion Sinulator ride showing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper Posted April 15, 2006 Share Posted April 15, 2006 I will miss all of the Flintstone's Scooby Doo The Jetsons Pixie And Dixie Dick Dasterdly and The Beastie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Bombay Posted April 15, 2006 Share Posted April 15, 2006 I will miss HB but all is not lost, We still have the Action FX motion Sinulator ride showing! Which even plays the enchanted voyage theme while they check your setbelts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pope03 Posted April 16, 2006 Author Share Posted April 16, 2006 I thought a HB themed movie was supposed to be in the motion theater, but its still the stupid spongebob 3D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted April 16, 2006 Share Posted April 16, 2006 I thought a HB themed movie was supposed to be in the motion theater, but its still the stupid spongebob 3D Only in one side. The other has the HB. Over the weekend, they have been rotating which side is open. Don't despair! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UncleHenry Posted April 16, 2006 Share Posted April 16, 2006 Yes, WE will remember the HB characters because we remember watching them on TV. The thing is, kids today don't watch those shows! THEY will remember the shows, not us. Jeez people, stop thinking that area is for us! It's not! It's for TODAY'S kids. Case in point, I was in HB one day, and some kid was calling Jabberjaw "Kenny the Shark", a cartoon character from TODAY. Kids don't recognize HB characters. Dang people, realize for one second that kids don't watch what we watched anymore. What a load of bullpies ! ! ! I agree with you uncle henry but ugh what about scooby doo he is still popular with the kids he & his pals are the 3rd highest rated character to be mass marketed I understand that some of the old classics arent as popular as they were but the 5-18 year olds of today know who the flintstones are I mean those characters are timeless I wish I could say the same about the jetsons. FYI-The reason JabberJaw(s) was ever created was because of the JAWS hype back in the 70's. Scooby is still known because of the movies/cartoons that they continue to make to this day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted April 16, 2006 Share Posted April 16, 2006 And coming very soon? The Jetsons, the movie. What wonderful timing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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