Tomorrowland Transit Authority refurbishment

[Brer Oswald]

But if that's true, the People Mover already fits in with that aesthetic (it practically blends right in, in the photo).

The cars don't. They might be getting a new color to fit with the redesign. Maybe?

 

[Daveeeeed]

Not sizeable. Expect different displays in the void areas and an art direction matching the rest of the land.

It will certainly be the biggest update to it yet.

 

[spaceship_spencer123]

They seriously need to consider placing that Wall-E AA in one of the scenes, have it roll around in one of the scenes and greet guests passing by. I could see it going in where the final north building scene is now.

 

[Cmdr_Crimson]

They seriously need to consider placing that Wall-E AA in one of the scenes, have it roll around in one of the scenes and greet guests passing by. I could see it going in where the final north building scene is now.

The part that needs it the most is the Buzz/Monsters sections Using digital screen seeing Mike Wazowski open a Laugh Floor Door to tell you to visit him would be nice to see and some ads of the starring monsters for the attraction..

 

[PizzaPlanet]

They seriously need to consider placing that Wall-E AA in one of the scenes, have it roll around in one of the scenes and greet guests passing by. I could see it going in where the final north building scene is now.

Or one of the Stitch AAs that are likely to be unused in the future.

 

[fngoofy]

Possibly a cross between the 1971 feel and Apple.

Possibly.

Any chance we'll get the Tomorrowland entry towers back (with or without the fountains?)

 

[EOD K9]

I take that the new Joffrey kiosk that was built is a step in that direction?

Very retro. I like it.

 

[marni1971]

Any chance we'll get the Tomorrowland entry towers back (with or without the fountains?)

Not from what I know. Which isn't everything of course.

 

[Magicart87]

Possibly a cross between the 1971 feel and Apple.

Possibly.

So? Something like this:

 

[Kman101]

It will certainly be the biggest update to it yet.

For the attraction it is, that sounds sizeable enough to me ...

 

[Gatorboy]

This is my favorite ride at WDW (no kidding). It is so relaxing and has such terrific views. As long as they improve rather than make worse, I am okay with this! They could definitely use some more displays in the more barren parts. Very cool!

Mine too

 

[monothingie]

Possibly a cross between the 1971 feel and Apple.

Possibly.

Everyone is going to look like these guys.

 

[champdisney]

TTA shall be operated and narrated by Siri... featuring Dwayne Johnson.

 

[doctornick]

Would they consider extending the track and have the Peoplemover go through the new Tron showbuilding? Just hang a left a little before the entrance to Space Mt and then circle back. Not sure if they would spend the money but it would be cool.

Interesting.

It's a shame they won't be extending the line into the Tron building itself, that really would be superb, particularly riding at night.

Others will surely correct me if I am wrong, but the ride as is is not fully ADA compliant. That's okay, however, as it is grandfathered in and okay to continue to operate. It can be refurbished and updated without losing its grandfathered status, but if they were to substantially change the attraction -- and I would guess adding track to go out to Tron would fit this -- then it would involve changing a lot of the ride to be in compliance with ADA.

This is allegedly the problem with DL's version and why it never reopened. Since it was last used for Rocket Rods, going to a peoplemover ride again would be considered a new change and cost far more money than anyone thinks its worth and so the track just sits there unused.

Perhaps this is just an urban myth though.

 

[GoofGoof]

Others will surely correct me if I am wrong, but the ride as is is not fully ADA compliant. That's okay, however, as it is grandfathered in and okay to continue to operate. It can be refurbished and updated without losing its grandfathered status, but if they were to substantially change the attraction -- and I would guess adding track to go out to Tron would fit this -- then it would involve changing a lot of the ride to be in compliance with ADA.

This is allegedly the problem with DL's version and why it never reopened. Since it was last used for Rocket Rods, going to a peoplemover ride again would be considered a new change and cost far more money than anyone thinks its worth and so the track just sits there unused.

Perhaps this is just an urban myth though.

I'm no expert but I thought the ADA rules would only be a problem if they made alterations to the load/unload area. For instance you can completely change the theme or the look of a ride or the ride vehicle itself without losing your "grandfathered" status as long as the load/unload area remains the same.

 

[Elias]

If they are going to invest in Peoplemover updates expect an IP addition. There was once an Incredibles concept.

 

[marni1971]

If they are going to invest in Peoplemover updates expect an IP addition. There was once an Incredibles concept.

It shouldn't be as intrusive as that was.

Plus it's not Disneyland.

 

[HauntedPirate]

It shouldn't be as intrusive as that was.

Plus it's not Disneyland.

So the TTA won't become a movie IP dumping ground/garbage pile? That's always good to hear!

Of course, I'm of the opinion that nothing can out-do the ORAC-1 version of the WEDWay PeopleMover, so I'm a bit biased. I did very much enjoy the 1994 version of the TTA, so it's not as if I don't like anything after ORAC-1. But this current version and narration is about as putrid as it gets. Bland, soul-less, and thoroughly boring.

 

[WDWTank]

Can't they keep "sci-fi" in Magic Kingdom and a "Optimistic future" in EPCOT? You can't have two of the same things at once.

 

[WDWTank]

I hope they bring the "Now Approaching...." narration back!