BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted July 11, 2015 Report Share Posted July 11, 2015 From Kenny the Pirate... Flynn Rider play test begins Sunday, July 12 at Walt Disney World’s Magic KingdomFlynn Rider from “Tangled” will appear in the Magic Kingdom’s Fantasyland at Walt Disney World July 12 through July 15 and 19 thurough 22 as part of a “play test” He will be on a special mission, constantly moving, and not be able to stop for photos or autographs.While this test is anticipated to last up to two weeks, it is subject to change, and his appearances will be unadvertised to Guests through My Disney Experience or the Magic Kingdom Times Guide. “Flynn Rider is on the run throughout Fantasyland. We just never know when or where he will show up. He can’t stop for autographs, but keep your eye open and you may get to snap a picture of him on the run.” http://www.kennythepirate.com/2015/07/11/flynn-rider-play-test-begins-sunday-july-12-at-walt-disney-worlds-magic-kingdom/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted July 11, 2015 Report Share Posted July 11, 2015 Sounds like it's going to cause confusion and upset kids. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted July 11, 2015 Report Share Posted July 11, 2015 Sounds like it's going to cause confusion and upset kids.Agreed Quote Link to post Share on other sites
alexwyattmommy 181 Posted July 11, 2015 Report Share Posted July 11, 2015 WHY would Disney do that to kids? There are not many characters for boys and this will not help. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted July 11, 2015 Report Share Posted July 11, 2015 What's the point? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Travisma 1,317 Posted July 11, 2015 Report Share Posted July 11, 2015 It's a test, and they failed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
devores 382 Posted July 12, 2015 Report Share Posted July 12, 2015 How did they fail? It hasn't even happened yet. The purpose of this is to see if roaming characters are possible at WDW like at DL. I for one hope it succeeds. It would open the door to a whole new experience at WDW. It would make the park feel like you are really a part of the story and emerse the guest into their world. If a character such as Flynn Ryder can roam around during the busy summer crowds, then it would be a success. But the Internet has already destined it to fail. It was supposed to be a surprise secret and it leaked out like usual. Now people are going to stalk him and ruin the experience. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted July 12, 2015 Report Share Posted July 12, 2015 I won't be stalking Flynn Rider. If they want to have roaming characters, it should be better-known characters. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
devores 382 Posted July 12, 2015 Report Share Posted July 12, 2015 If this succeeds it will be better known characters. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted July 12, 2015 Report Share Posted July 12, 2015 Great! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted July 12, 2015 Report Share Posted July 12, 2015 How did they fail? It hasn't even happened yet.The purpose of this is to see if roaming characters are possible at WDW like at DL. I for one hope it succeeds. It would open the door to a whole new experience at WDW. It would make the park feel like you are really a part of the story and emerse the guest into their world.If a character such as Flynn Ryder can roam around during the busy summer crowds, then it would be a success. But the Internet has already destined it to fail. It was supposed to be a surprise secret and it leaked out like usual. Now people are going to stalk him and ruin the experience. I think in order to succeed, it needs to be more than 1 character and in more than 1 place. 1 character roaming during one of the busiest times of year in the busiest section of the park is destined to be mobbed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted July 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2015 The purpose of this is to see if roaming characters are possible at WDW like at DL. I thought that might be what they were testing, and really hope it does work. It would be cool if the characters just being "around" could become part of the park experience. Hopefully the info leaking out doesn't ruin the test. If nothing else, maybe it will actually help prepare people for the fact that they can't ambush him for photos and autographs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
alexwyattmommy 181 Posted July 12, 2015 Report Share Posted July 12, 2015 I really don't think the current WDW park attendee is going to respect the no autograph part. With today's entitlement mentality, Little Johnny NEEDS to have his photo taken with 'any character here' and an autograph or Mommy of Little Johnny is going to throw a fit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
momof3kids-Yvonne 594 Posted July 12, 2015 Report Share Posted July 12, 2015 I really don't think the current WDW park attendee is going to respect the no autograph part. With today's entitlement mentality, Little Johnny NEEDS to have his photo taken with 'any character here' and an autograph or Mommy of Little Johnny is going to throw a fit.I was thinking the same thing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted July 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2015 I think you're probably right. Might be why they're starting with just one character, and not one of the super-biggies. If this is going to work, they're going to have to ease the WDW crowd into it so they can manage expectations as much as possible. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
red...Susan 37 Posted July 12, 2015 Report Share Posted July 12, 2015 Character in tokyo roam in a given area. To keep from getting mobbed they move around constantly. They were fun to watch. BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted July 12, 2015 Report Share Posted July 12, 2015 Anyone else remember when Mickey used to freely roam the Magic Kingdom? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
momof3kids-Yvonne 594 Posted July 12, 2015 Report Share Posted July 12, 2015 Character in tokyo roam in a given area. To keep from getting mobbed they move around constantly. They were fun to watch.Any chance of you doing a Trip Report of your visit to Tokyo?It doesn't have to be anything elaborate. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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