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I think it looks alright, actually.

It sort of changes the expectations, right? I mean, if we go back to theme park theory, we look at the park as a living scene from a film or show, and the entry signage represents the opening title cards. These titles definitely give a different impression of what is ahead for guests. I think they draw out the contemporary "fun gardens" aspect, rather than the Old Europe aspect. Part of me doesn't like that, but part of me thinks that is okay, really, because the scenery can still be old Europe, even if the park itself chooses to emphasize the environmental aspects.

Really, though, they probably just did market research and found that regular park goers like the animals a lot...so somebody thought that meant "go green. They like green."

It follows suit, in any event. Aquataine is France.
 
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There is going to be a giant "coaster tree" in the middle of the metal structure. Or maybe in place of the blowups they tend to have just inside the gate by the bathrooms. ;)
 
Here is the real question, do the letters light up at night?

Also, Shane, I was told that the burgundy color was referenced as Anheuser-Busch Red, which was why they decided to go with that color. I just thought I'd tell you just in case you didn't know but I think you probably already did :p
 
Guess what! Our beloved toll plaza has gone through major changes as well with new signage.

Also I did find out the sign above the kiosks lights up at night! On the archway, there will be a sign that lights up saying your fun starts here or something along those lines, but the Entertainment Dept. worked on it some so they can change the sign for Howl-o-Scream and Christmas Town
 
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So I didn't think it was....that bad. I don't love it but I don't hate it. It all flows nicely. Just wish the sign was a different shade of green perhaps and the waterfall is a nice touch!

Union Jax was just what I expected! Felt like I was in some tourists shop in England...
 
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It's very welcoming! Makes you feel like your walking into something good. Plus it's nice to finally have a proper entrance! It's nicely done and goes together well. Just the paint bothers me but as with the new logo ill get used to it!
 
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Said at the park on Saturday, I'll say it here. The TV displays in Union Jax look like the Sherlock opening.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ql-l8MX775A

I rather like the store. I know my friend will love it, considering how much of an Anglophile she is.

PS. That couch is real nice. I want one.

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The Emporium feels a million times smaller without those walls there. It's nice and open now, which is great. But I walked in and I felt like the building shrank.
 
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I personally really liked the new stores. If you think about it, the Emporium looks more authentic now than it ever has. We are always on BGW about not building things that look real and then they do just that. So which way is it guys?

And Union Jax is really cool. Way better than the Hello Kitty type princess store that was there before. It's modern, it blends, and it's british. What isn't to like?
 
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