RE: 2012 Coaster
A few things:
1 - If I'm reading it right, that logo posted on the front page is a fake, which is GREAT, because it's ugly.
2 - Is anyone else disappointed that they're moving away from monster-themed coasters? If there's something in there about a magic forest that is trying to kill you, it's better, but if it's just some run-away car thing? Ugh. Which leads me to...
3 - Swift's comment that people won't even know the name of it is a great point, actually, about theming. A lot of people don't care at all...but the people who do care (like me), care A LOT. This is generally why, when I get the vibe that someone isn't a "theming" person, I sort of stop caring what they have to say about that area/show/restaurant/ride from a theming/atmosphere perspective. It's not that their opinions don't matter...it's that they don't have a real opinion about it. You could literally set the whole thing up on a blacktop parking lot and they'd be happy. Meanwhile, for some of us, theming an atmosphere are EVERYTHING.
Me personally, I couldn't really care less what the ride is like...so I won't comment that the ride needs to be this, or the ride needs to be that. So long as it looks nice and fits the theme and helps set a good mood for the park, I'll be happy.
SPACE MOUNTAIN, MAN. SPACE. MOUNTAIN.