The short version is that - as an amateur folklorist - I feel that the re-tellings of the stories are... lessened. Also, I feel the Disney-as-lifestyle-choice is not appealing.
I have no issues with the park itself, contrary to what it may seem. I also happen to find the "how", etc, of the parks rather interesting - the amount of detail and thought is quite impressive. It *is* a total experience, for lack of a better term.
But it goes back to that small thorn in my side regarding the re-tellings of some stories in (what I find to be) ways that diminish the original meaning/purpose.
(Incidentally, there's a very good Jack Zipes book which touches on the subject, and unfortunately, I can't remember the title of it.)
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Date: 2008-03-23 12:22 am (UTC)I have no issues with the park itself, contrary to what it may seem. I also happen to find the "how", etc, of the parks rather interesting - the amount of detail and thought is quite impressive. It *is* a total experience, for lack of a better term.
But it goes back to that small thorn in my side regarding the re-tellings of some stories in (what I find to be) ways that diminish the original meaning/purpose.
(Incidentally, there's a very good Jack Zipes book which touches on the subject, and unfortunately, I can't remember the title of it.)