News Disney Not Renewing Great Movie Ride Sponsorship Deal with TCM ; Attraction to Close

[Next Big Thing]

It's like changing the Sound of Music or The Wizard of Oz because we have seen it a million times.

VotLM and BatB: the 25-minnute spectacular are hardly irreplaceable classics as you seem to be describing.

 

[Next Big Thing]

I've tried read through most of this thread and apologies if I missed it, but just wondering, is the Mickey Ride planned to be 3D? @marni1971 @MansionButler84

 

[marni1971]

I've tried read through most of this thread and apologies if I missed it, but just wondering, is the Mickey Ride planned to be 3D? @marni1971 @MansionButler84

I don't believe so.

 

[Next Big Thing]

I don't believe so.

Good, the less the better... especially considering DHS is the most 3D heavy WDW park as it is already and it has the least to do.

 

[marni1971]

Good, the less the better... especially considering DHS is the most 3D heavy Disney park as it is already and it has the least to do.

I'm not 100% certain but nothing has led me to believe it is.

 

[Kman101]

VotLM and BatB: the 25-minnute spectacular are hardly irreplaceable classics as you seem to be describing.

Not sure why he keeps arguing against the fact that these shows need to be updated or replaced. It isn't because it's "what I want" or that I've seen them a million times, but you update or change your stage shows. You don't have the same ones running for nearly 30 years. Entertainment should be updated and changed.

 

[RSoxNo1]

Yes, Jason Surrell's painfully obvious Sixth Sense reference definitely hurt the ride.

I won't disagree that Sixth Sense is a poor choice, but you cheery-picked.

Alien and Indy were both modern classics at the time the ride was conceptualized and built, yet made the final cut for the ride, which is my point. Just because a movie is new doesn't make it any less of a classic.

The current script for GMR is awful.

 

[Next Big Thing]

The current script for GMR is awful.

This is facts.

 

[George]

Not sure why he keeps arguing against the fact that these shows need to be updated or replaced. It isn't because it's "what I want" or that I've seen them a million times, but you update or change your stage shows. You don't have the same ones running for nearly 30 years. Entertainment should be updated and changed.

Correct. Plus, if they were going to keep one show running for 3 or 4 decades it should have been The Hunchback of Notre Dame.

 

[Kman101]

Correct. Plus, if they were going to keep one show running for 3 or 4 decades it should have been The Hunchback of Notre Dame.

Yep. I actually miss that show still. That should say something.

 

[larandtra]

The Hunchback show was probably one of the most underrated shows at WDW. While I understand the love many have for the GMR and I respect that because I think old movies are much better done than current ones, I could certainly understand the removal and change to a new attraction that may better fit the direction the park is going. Im not jumping for joy over the change, but, Im not putt off by it either. Im cautiously optimistic they are doing something that will make the park better for all.

 

[HMF]

The Hunchback show was probably one of the most underrated shows at WDW. While I understand the love many have for the GMR and I respect that because I think old movies are much better done than current ones, I could certainly understand the removal and change to a new attraction that may better fit the direction the park is going. Im not jumping for joy over the change, but, Im not putt off by it either. Im cautiously optimistic they are doing something that will make the park better for all.

I really don't think the issue here is what is replacing it ala DCA Tower of Terror. It's more that there is better thematic real estate in the park and they need all the attractions they can get once SWL opens.

 

[marni1971]

I'd hope something is said next month at D23 if GMR is said to be closing Aug/Sept.

I'd hope so too.

 

[HMF]

Correct. Plus, if they were going to keep one show running for 3 or 4 decades it should have been The Hunchback of Notre Dame.

If only they gave Hunchback a better theater.

 

[bjlc57]

so there is no chance of seeing it next year? I am coming between March and May..depending on what we decide..

 

[FigmentForver96]

so there is no chance of seeing it next year? I am coming between March and May..depending on what we decide..

No

 

[Casper Gutman]

I really wish we knew more official information on Mickey.

This starts construction in a couple months and we still don't really have even a whisper from official sources - it doesn't give the impression of this being a major attraction they're proud of. After all, we know quite a bit of official info about SWL, which is opening at the same time. The word "afterthought" hangs worryingly in the air...

 

[marni1971]

I really wish we knew more official information on Mickey.

This starts construction in a couple months and we still don't really have even a whisper from official sources - it doesn't give the impression of this being a major attraction they're proud of. After all, we know quite a bit of official info about SWL, which is opening at the same time. The word "afterthought" hangs worryingly in the air...

Patience.

 

[Casper Gutman]

Patience.

Awwww... I prefer immediate gratification.

 

[Kman101]

There has been no need to say anything about it officially though. They're likely to announce it next month at D23.

Just like the Rat ride, there's been no need to announce anything yet. Technically they don't HAVE to announce it next month either. They can start construction and announce it in 2019 (not saying that's what will happen ...)

Because we have insiders we know things months and sometimes a year before anything gets announced.