Most Offensive Thing About Disney California Adventure

[@Undrave]

They should have made the Toon Town doors look like a mountain side with a fake tunnel painted on it to make the road appear longer?

[@rygregory]

Brickey, don’t get me wrong I absolutely love this random content. So please don’t stop. However, as I watch this, I’ve realized that for as many times I’ve been to the parks, I’ve already blocked out these gates from my mind. More than half of the gates you showed, I reacted with, “Oh, I forgot that that was there!” So, maybe Disney isn’t all that unsuccessful with hiding these gates? Still fun to ponder though! ❤

[@kentslocum]

Interesting point! Another possible explanation for why we block them out of our minds isn't because they're inobtrusive, but because they are so ugly! 😂 Either way, Brickey makes a great point that I never really considered before: a good gate does double duty. Not only does a good gate serve its primary function of serving as an egress point, it also serves to enhance the area it is in, perhaps even becoming a popular destination in its own right.

[@mikeysteins1784]

This is why you're the best! NOBODY is covering all those random, intrusive thoughts I have about Disneyland like you do.

[@ct6852]

Kind of a fun version of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.

[@Sweathogs64]

Brickey, you verbalized my feelings about the apparent exit points at DCA. I enjoy these deep dives into the details of the parks. It gives me more to appreciate when I visit. Do you think a park expansion could improve some of the exits covered?

[@eriktaylor754]

Brickey, you always do a fantastic job on your deep dive into the designs of the parks. One little detail. Mary Blair designed the interiors of It's a Small World, with Alice Davis Creating the multitude of ethnic Costumes for the Dolls. It was Rolly Crump who actually designed the exterior facade for the the attraction as he designed the Tower of the Four Winds at the 1964 Worlds Fair as Walt asked him to create the exterior facade with a clock tower for Disneyland; so it could have something like the Glockenspiel in Germany. Which Walt was rather fond of in many of his European visits.

[@user-farrelld]

Thank you, friend please keep doing what you're doing! Keep moving forward! Part of Walt's quote at the end of Meet the Robinson's one of the most overlooked in my opinion.

[@arnulfovasquez7583]

Looking good, bud! Informative video. 👍

[@theshow16]

Some of the exit point gates give me a feeling and look of old Hollywood homes that are gated. Those old mansion gates in Hollywood that gave people their privacy. Maybe I'm grasping at straws here? But I have seen some places in Hollywood that have a very similar look. Excellent content as always, Brickey!!

[@raidermike3244]

Hey Brickey!!! Thanks! Now I have it’s a small world song stuck in my head😆. But seriously I can’t enough of all the details of Disneyland. I absolutely loved video.

[@miked6947]

Thanks Brickey keep ‘em coming

[@JordanElektra]

Most intelligent disney vlogger around. I can’t even watch anyone else. 🖤love this video idea .

[@nf1nk]

This was interesting, I am glad you shared it with us

[@samchat21]

At 19:06, if I could add to what you said: when those Stark Aeronautics doors open, you can see the cars on Harbor Blvd. more thought definitely needs to be put in to the “big doors” at DCA for sure

[@sharpie1239]

Thank you, sir. Love this kind of exploration.

[@dianebloxham4757]

Love learning about these designs differences

[@idogcow]

5:27 If memory serves, this is the only door in DL labeled ‘employees’ & not Cast Members. Left behind from when the Opera House was the DL construction site sawmill… Love your work!

[@pamelaoldham1298]

Another great deep dive. Things I never saw now I can’t unsee!

[@JesseAdventure]

Gate Keeper Brickey!

[@simplysuelou2014]

Hey Brickey! I just watched a video about fences and enjoyed it immensely. Kudos for making exit points matter to me.

[@robertdavidsanders]

Awesome. Thank you.

[@Dan-O]

well done and interesting Brickey

[@ckbarry]

👍👍 Love another deep dive. Love all the ways to appreciate both parks’ designs and seeing things with new perspectives.

[@J_Pike]

Love the Contrast/Compare series. The differences between DCA and DLR are so jarring. It just shows what Walt brought to the table and how much he is missed.

[@glennk.7348]

I like how Disneyland totally turns your sense of direction upside down. Keeps you totally immersed. 🙂

[@QuatroAtYale]

Interesting discussion. When I took my daughters to Disneyland just as DCA had opened, we had no intention of going there. But a Disney network engineer behind us in line heard our quehando (complaining) and decided to give us there of his daily tickets. So we got in there. And my teenage daughters designated the park "California Lame Adventure". It's better now, but still not nearly as well designed as the original DL. Like I said, this is an interesting discussion.

[@juanitajones6900]

Excellent video.

[@ct6852]

That first location was where the train goes by, right? That's actually one of my favorite views of the park when you're rounding that corner on the train. I think it's right before the dinosaurs.

[@yvettechristensen8315]

Another great Deep Dive! I couldn't put my finger on why DCA just didn't feel as well themed as DL and those exits play a big part.

[@TheThirdEdge]

Most of the east egress from Town Square is the result of a heavy remodel, when the East Bypass was added.

[@kyleh698]

when you said "subscribe" the subscribe button lit up!

[@JennsHaunts]

❤😊

[@RobertWhittington-fp2zd]

04:25 He's got it wrong. Those trees were wind breaker trees for the Orange Groves. They're original trees that were there Before the park that Walt Never removed. Not only that but the two big palm trees in Adventure Land ate also. This is coming from a Cast Member who currently works at Disneyland as a Skipper. :)

[@ddy3smptr]

We’ve always called it the Jurassic Park gate s as well and it never jived

[@slob5041]

That whole walkway you’re at at 0:13 has always struck me as really weird. It’s just this defunct long parade route with a closed boat ride

[@jeanettesmith765]

Walt Disney World does a pretty good job with this.

[@JeremyDanks]

You're comparing Walt's Disneyland park with Eisner's parking lot park?.. How dare you!

[@dothacker10]

What about how they build the red car trolley exit into avengers hq? That's cool right? Not defending Disney just trying to find a positive for DCA

[@vooswing]

The IASW gates looked much better before they extended the queue a few years ago, it’s not surprising they are one of the worst examples in DL because they came from the same modern Disney company that gave us DCA without worrying about the little details.

[@kwu2242]

jumpin' jellyfish

[@aarontiffany9101]

red tape i bet it must of cost a fortune to not have a glowing red exit sign posted on that star wars door

[@shashona3084]

There’s an offensive thing about Disney?

[@artyero]

I’m surprised you said small world had the ugliest exit gates in DL. I would say the two you pass as you transition from Fantasyland to Frontierland would take that title. Those are two huge ugly wooden gates that with doors that make a lot of noise.

[@demonoid7469]

The most offensive thing about Disney California Adventure? The price...with its lack of attractions it should NOT cost anywhere near the price of Disneyland proper...

[@veritassumma5728]

actually the most offensive thing about dca is the cheap carny rides

[@MrProy33]

The most offensive thing is that it exists at all. Poorly planned, not little kid friendly, and no Disney magic. It's just a bunch of streets with some of the lamest, trite rides ever--like the Little Mermaid and Monsters, Inc. rides that look so cheaply made (and poorly lit) that you can see the mechanisms. Plus, everything is so spread out that all you really do is walk around and wait. We went this past June and won't be going back. My 5 yr old lasted about 2 hrs before wanting to park hop back to real Disney.

[@lindsaysmith2510]

Here i am deleting another comment, after being triggered by the negative talk in this video.

[@ckbarry]

I’m confused. I heard a lot of informative deep dives along with critiques and compliments with a design perspective from a DL and DCA lover. I feel badly that you were triggered…but by this? Did you listen to the end? Peace. 🧡

[@lindsaysmith2510]

Basically you're too harsh on Disney and it's turning me off to this channel. Maybe I don't have thick skin, but I think calling DCA an inferior product to DL isn't fair. Saying DCA cut all the corners isn't fair. DCA gates aren't so bad. In times of emergency an easy to find alternative exit is crucial. Building codes may also be responsible for some differences. Like why they didn't have the snack carts blocking the doors in DCA.. looks like a safety measure and I'm all for it. This video is basically titled, "What I think is the worst part of DCA". I don't think that's constructive criticism. I haven't watched the one titled worst ride in DL, but that title doesn't sound like constructive criticism either. Some of your video titles just have a negativity to them. Toxic positivity is an album name and not a real thing. You don't HAVE to bash on something, just to say it's not the way you would have done it. Maybe it's time to let the sunshine in. 🌞

[@lindsaysmith2510]

I'm not trying to cause beef. I usually really enjoy your videos. I think you should keep making them, but I don't like when I leave a video feeling like I need to defend Disney from harsh criticisms. I know it's probably easy to accidentally say something that sounds more harsh than you mean, but.. idk with the negative titles it seems like maybe it's intentional harshness.

[@lindsaysmith2510]

​@@HeyBrickeyIf you're truly curious, it was the intro. You said this video is going to use DCA as an inferior product, to show the superiority of Disneyland. Basically meaning the whole point of this video is to use Disneyland to say DCA sucks. I did already mention that and some other things in a previous comment. But hey don't let me ruin your day. Maybe I'm being seriously sensitive and need to take a walk.🚶🏼‍♀️

[@princechippy4151]

Ant they where cast members go when taking breaks?

[@dancrane2]

I think the reason the exit gates at DCA are per fire dept and fire truck requirements in 2001 whereas the gates in DL are likely due to exit requirements from 1955. Just a thought.

[@derekwalls61]

Star Wars was built way after 2000 and is to code.

[@alextirrellRI]

@@derekwalls61 Yes, but they are well themed. Brickey is mostly suggesting they try to theme the doors better.

[@amandak1683]

The offense of a fence! And and OMG, a Tomorrowland compliment?!

[@JTKell]

Love the design deep dives - The content I love that nobody else is providing!

[@StephanieOlea]

I remember being reaaaally turned off by DCA when it first opened, I felt like it was not on the same level as DL (I was 15-16 yo and pretty biased btw haha) and it has taken me a while to warm up to DCA. My husband on the other hand immediately loved it and say he prefers it over DL. On other news as a born and raised Mexican, living in Mexico I declare your pronunciation of Quinceañera was correct. You get el aprove-oh señor, buen día.

[@jestermark8186]

I thought Jurrasic Gates to myself moments before you said it, 😂

[@dennismcdowell4520]

You nailed it. They can do better

[@WDWCentral]

Can’t imagine I would be watching and enjoying a video about gates😅Great job

[@Sweathogs64]

Jurassic Park Mickey Thumbnail Stand back; the power is down! 😂

[@samchat21]

Fantastic video Brickey! This video made me appreciate of the details and thought put into these “big doors.”

[@karenleemallonee684]

So interesting, I guess I've never noticed these gates before (I haven't been since 2018). Very cool, Brickey, Thank you!!! 😀 👍👍

[@coasterlvr]

most in DCA while right there in the open, you are paying attention to other grand things in the area.

[@Mr.SlashX]

Oh fences I see what you did there...

[@georgeroybal6388]

Unfortunately DCA didn't have the advantage of Walts's Imagineers. The current one's lack the creative eye that those original one's did and Walt to guide them.

[@raulzarco2063]

You are the “New Orleans Square” channel on KZbin!!! Great video!! Learned tons, especially things I’d never thought of or even considered!!

[@KaiyaKramer]

Really great hidden details I never noticed before!

[@juanitajones6900]

May I ask you something? Have you ever done a video on Buena Vista Street in the past? It's my second favorite "land" in DCA, after Cars Land.

[@JeffA_]

🎃

[@abbyq176]

Love Designer Deep Dives with Brickey ❤Here for it anytime!

[@LIndalecio87]

A notable video and one I very much enjoyed! Only Brickey can make fence talk interesting 😎

[@babymacko]

110000% agree. I always felt it was just random and ugly.

[@raypierce5818]

Lol…. SO many different thoughts. I divide the access points into 3 main categories. Employee walking access to backstage areas, Entry points for driving on site at night for work vehicles (including cranes and lifts) and Parade loop access points for float (ands other driving) access. I will admit that DCA was a little more rushed than DL and under a more restrictive budget so in making the lands more efficient for guests (more on stage vs backstage space) it doesn’t bury the access points as deeply into the story. I will say that especially in Tokyo (where it seems more of my projects have been recently), it seems they have taken more time with details like this and tried to camouflage or bury the driving access portals a little deeper into visually concealed areas. Especially for the Parade units, it is a brilliantly designed loop that lets them stage just outside the parade building then feeds them back in the other side backstage. Ultimately, it’s really just about where you want to put the money.

[@Jakkedmetal2000]

DCA was built with budget cuts and speard by a retail executive. So expectations to compare it to Disneyland is futile. While DCA has improved, you've pointed out it major flaws that are still apparent. I'm sure in another ten or twenty years from now more improvements will change the parks set up, but all in all the conception of DCA was short sighted and not at approached like the original designers of Disneyland!

[@davids6898]

Those windbreak trees off Main Street pre-date Disneyland. Those were there as wind breaks to the original orange grove and they decided to keep them to serve as a wind break, as you said, and to give more greenery to the Jungle Cruise which is right there.

[@scottsnyder4004]

pretty true when you just look at the doors. but the focus on some of the doors while walking around DCA just isn't there because you don't have a reason to look at them. your focus is firmly planted to other grand areas. if some of the DCA doors were decorated elaborately, then they would look even worse than masked with their basic design. i would think this part is obvious. disneyland, with it's small space, has no choice that to try to hide doors the best they can. but no matter what they do, they are still an obvious door to backstage.

[@kentslocum]

Thank you for highlighting such an important part of the theme parks; I completely agree that "Disney needs to do better!"

[@jamesl1130]

When DCA was created, Bob Weiss stated that each "land" has 6 acres for expansion purposes. This is one reason for the large fences.

[@louiefrancuz3282]

First world problems.

[@thebluetarp]

Affraid to post a comment. Don’t want you to yell at me again!

[@thebluetarp]

@@HeyBrickeyok. Lol. Love your videos.

[@MichaelCharles-zn6rh]

This type of $h!t is right up my alley! LOVE. IT!

[@rebeccaamezcua4010]

Maybe they want you to see but not notice it too much, just incase of an emergency

[@sliderx1897]

I dont think its too bad seeing how it used to be a parking lot

[@Rusher4224]

😳

[@ohplezz]

No it's not.

[@glennk.7348]

You have fun videos! 🙂

[@HeyBrickey]

Thanks!

[@PeppersGhost]

It's not technically a gate out of the park, but my favorite is the waterfall hiding the storage building for the Fantasmic barges (and I assume maintenance for the rafts?). The average guest will have no idea it's there. There's just a railroad bridge surrounded by dozens of little details that make the guest feel like they're out in the wilderness.

[@thebluetarp]

Marvel town is such a fail. I can not think of one single thing about avengers campus that’s a win. Maybe pym kitchen?? The concept definitely is unique. But everything else is just awful. Wasted space to an absolutely awful Spider-Man attraction to a lame bar area to the battle show that nobody can see to the doctor strange show that’s a total mess unless you are in the very front to the ridiculous Spider-Man show that’s too short and very hard to see. I have back and fourth with david Erickson on this topic. Avengers campus is a massive fail in my opinion. It worse than galaxy’s edge!

[@coasterlvr]

spiderman show hard to see? lmfao

[@jimlove4541]

They now have no imagination at the house of the mouse. I doubt that any of the designers have ever read a book that let their imagination run. All I see is a cheap thrill ride park built in a parking lot.