Last month I posted pictures from the exterior of the Thor: Treasures of Asgard exhibit in Innoventions. This month I actually went and did the meet and greet. In general it’s fun, and the Cast Member who plays Thor does a good job, but the whole thing feels decidedly temporary. I admire the effort in showmanship of using the Bifrost to transport guests to Asgard, but the effect is somewhat weak, and while the throne room is impressive given the size of the exhibit, the illusion is far from complete. It feels like an exhibit designed for a convention rather than a theme park, which fits the tradition established by Iron Man Tech, but is still somewhat disappointing. Marvel is one of Disney’s biggest properties right now, and instead of taking full advantage of it, they’re just kind of phoning it in. Continue reading IMG_1167
David Daut 