Guardians of the Galaxy Mission Breakout announced for Disney California Adventure

[mickEblu]

Apparently they have cleared the area behind TOT....

https://discuss.micechat.com/forum/...8357-new-land-clearing-behind-tower-of-terror

 

[mickEblu]

Interesting. Could they already be beginning the Marvel expansion?

That's what I was thinking but after I posted here someone else on micechat said that nothing has been cleared and that's some sort of storage area that's always looked that way so I'm not sure.

 

[mickEblu]

By looking at those pictures on MiceChat, it does look as though it has been cleared. In one photo, it is all concrete, and in the other, it is dirt.

Good point. I probably should have taken a second look at the before pic. I wish we were getting a dark ride back there instead of the rumored meet and greet.

 

[mickEblu]

Seriously? A meet and greet?! I did not know that that was the rumor. I thought it was going to be used for a ride of some sort. What a wasted opportunity if true.

lol ya. For that little expansion pad the rumor is a meet and greet. The Captain Coaster Is rumored to be going the current Hollywood backlot or the current bus drop off area.

 

[mickEblu]

Or what if it's just an extended queue for GOTG ?

 

[Ismael Flores]

if they were to expand into the back area of TOT anyone curious as to how they would create the pathways?

I'm sure one of the entrances into that area would be the road coming from Carsland that exists already.

Of course there would have to be another entrance that does not consist of cutting thru FFF.
Would tuck and roll be removed so that FFF became smaller with just flicks, the lady bug ride and Heinrich?
Would it be a smart idea to extend the trolley track a bit and push back the maintenance building a few yards east and push the stop a few yards south of where it is?
Or

Better yet, reconfigure the store and exit halls of the attraction. The existing store can be gutted and turned into a covered walkway that has openings on the north side and also south side. The store can be relocated so that it is placed behind the tower and the exit hallways redirected to that side.

This covered walkway/mall can also contain a small merchandise area that captures guests that are walkway thru and not riding the ride.

Not sure if it's possible without knowing how the store fits within the structure of the building in conjunction to the elevators and I know there is some equipment in the back but maybe someone knows the layout of the building

 

[Travel Junkie]

So DLR has gone all in with the hard ticket after hours events. First the Electrical Parade coming back, now with the ToT leaving. Price is $95 for 3 hours.

Don’t miss this special one-night farewell soiree with dessert, live music, attraction access and more Sunday, January 1, 2017.

Bid Adieu to the Haunted Hotel
Be among the final Guests to pass through the infamous Hollywood Tower Hotel at a swinging dessert party.

The event begins at 10:00 PM and goes until 1:00 AM on this attraction’s final day in operation. This glamourous gathering features live music and a delicious dessert buffet. And whenever you’re ready, grim brass-buttoned bellman will escort you to your car, where you’ll travel up, down―and into the Twilight Zone.

Rub Elbows with the Smart Set
This elegant, after-hours party features:

• Enjoyment of The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror in its original version for the duration of the party
• Dessert buffet, coffee, soda and water
• Entertainment provided by a debonair emcee and the plucky Silver Lake Sisters
• Special photo locations
• Signature non-alcoholic beverages and cocktails for an additional cost
• Commemorative keepsake available for purchase
• One of the last opportunities to purchase Twilight Zone Tower of Terror merchandise

Celebrate in Old Hollywood Style
This party will be a posh affair, so you’re encouraged to dress in your finest Hollywood Golden Age style. Fedoras for the gents and hats with veils for the ladies are welcome, but no masks please.

All offerings and experiences are subject to change without notice. The Twilight Zone® is a registered trademark of CBS, Inc. and used with permission pursuant to a license with CBS, Inc.

https://disneyland.disney.go.com/di.../twilight-zone-tower-of-terror-dessert-party/

 

[Bacon]

So DLR has gone all in with the hard ticket after hours events. First the Electrical Parade coming back, now with the ToT leaving. Price is $95 for 3 hours.

Don’t miss this special one-night farewell soiree with dessert, live music, attraction access and more Sunday, January 1, 2017.

Bid Adieu to the Haunted Hotel
Be among the final Guests to pass through the infamous Hollywood Tower Hotel at a swinging dessert party.

The event begins at 10:00 PM and goes until 1:00 AM on this attraction’s final day in operation. This glamourous gathering features live music and a delicious dessert buffet. And whenever you’re ready, grim brass-buttoned bellman will escort you to your car, where you’ll travel up, down―and into the Twilight Zone.

Rub Elbows with the Smart Set
This elegant, after-hours party features:

• Enjoyment of The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror in its original version for the duration of the party
• Dessert buffet, coffee, soda and water
• Entertainment provided by a debonair emcee and the plucky Silver Lake Sisters
• Special photo locations
• Signature non-alcoholic beverages and cocktails for an additional cost
• Commemorative keepsake available for purchase
• One of the last opportunities to purchase Twilight Zone Tower of Terror merchandise

Celebrate in Old Hollywood Style
This party will be a posh affair, so you’re encouraged to dress in your finest Hollywood Golden Age style. Fedoras for the gents and hats with veils for the ladies are welcome, but no masks please.

All offerings and experiences are subject to change without notice. The Twilight Zone® is a registered trademark of CBS, Inc. and used with permission pursuant to a license with CBS, Inc.

https://disneyland.disney.go.com/di.../twilight-zone-tower-of-terror-dessert-party/

Bump!

 

[Earl Sweatpants]

So DLR has gone all in with the hard ticket after hours events. First the Electrical Parade coming back, now with the ToT leaving. Price is $95 for 3 hours.

Don’t miss this special one-night farewell soiree with dessert, live music, attraction access and more Sunday, January 1, 2017.

Bid Adieu to the Haunted Hotel
Be among the final Guests to pass through the infamous Hollywood Tower Hotel at a swinging dessert party.

The event begins at 10:00 PM and goes until 1:00 AM on this attraction’s final day in operation. This glamourous gathering features live music and a delicious dessert buffet. And whenever you’re ready, grim brass-buttoned bellman will escort you to your car, where you’ll travel up, down―and into the Twilight Zone.

Rub Elbows with the Smart Set
This elegant, after-hours party features:

• Enjoyment of The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror in its original version for the duration of the party
• Dessert buffet, coffee, soda and water
• Entertainment provided by a debonair emcee and the plucky Silver Lake Sisters
• Special photo locations
• Signature non-alcoholic beverages and cocktails for an additional cost
• Commemorative keepsake available for purchase
• One of the last opportunities to purchase Twilight Zone Tower of Terror merchandise

Celebrate in Old Hollywood Style
This party will be a posh affair, so you’re encouraged to dress in your finest Hollywood Golden Age style. Fedoras for the gents and hats with veils for the ladies are welcome, but no masks please.

All offerings and experiences are subject to change without notice. The Twilight Zone® is a registered trademark of CBS, Inc. and used with permission pursuant to a license with CBS, Inc.

https://disneyland.disney.go.com/di.../twilight-zone-tower-of-terror-dessert-party/

Shhhhhh......can you hear that? That's the sound of money flying into Iger's wallet...

This is beyond sad.

 

[Curious Constance]

• Entertainment provided by a debonair emcee and the plucky Silver Lake Sisters

Debonair emcee=Bob???

 

[Curious Constance]

Shhhhhh......can you hear that? That's the sound of money flying into Iger's wallet...

This is beyond sad.

On a serious note, do you really think Bob is involved in these types of decisions? Seems like he's be big picture stuff, not some dessert party they are having one night for three hours.

 

[Phroobar]

Guardians of the Galaxy is known for its rock'n 70's/80's soundtrack. They totally need to use this song on the new overlay. Unfortunately Disney executives are not that smart.

 

[Californian Elitist]

So DLR has gone all in with the hard ticket after hours events. First the Electrical Parade coming back, now with the ToT leaving. Price is $95 for 3 hours.

Don’t miss this special one-night farewell soiree with dessert, live music, attraction access and more Sunday, January 1, 2017.

Bid Adieu to the Haunted Hotel
Be among the final Guests to pass through the infamous Hollywood Tower Hotel at a swinging dessert party.

The event begins at 10:00 PM and goes until 1:00 AM on this attraction’s final day in operation. This glamourous gathering features live music and a delicious dessert buffet. And whenever you’re ready, grim brass-buttoned bellman will escort you to your car, where you’ll travel up, down―and into the Twilight Zone.

Rub Elbows with the Smart Set
This elegant, after-hours party features:

• Enjoyment of The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror in its original version for the duration of the party
• Dessert buffet, coffee, soda and water
• Entertainment provided by a debonair emcee and the plucky Silver Lake Sisters
• Special photo locations
• Signature non-alcoholic beverages and cocktails for an additional cost
• Commemorative keepsake available for purchase
• One of the last opportunities to purchase Twilight Zone Tower of Terror merchandise

Celebrate in Old Hollywood Style
This party will be a posh affair, so you’re encouraged to dress in your finest Hollywood Golden Age style. Fedoras for the gents and hats with veils for the ladies are welcome, but no masks please.

All offerings and experiences are subject to change without notice. The Twilight Zone® is a registered trademark of CBS, Inc. and used with permission pursuant to a license with CBS, Inc.

https://disneyland.disney.go.com/di.../twilight-zone-tower-of-terror-dessert-party/

Gross.

 

[dweezil78]

Shhhhhh......can you hear that? That's the sound of money flying into Iger's wallet...

This is beyond sad.

Despite what you'd think, one-off events like these are not big money makers for the company. Hard to believe, I know, but there are people within Disney tasked with putting on cool events for hardcore fans and when you factor in all the costs involved with staff, food, security, and everything else involved with keeping the park open after hours they're probably lucky if they break even. It's more fun to be cynical though, I know.

 

[Californian Elitist]

Despite what you'd think, one-off events like these are not big money makers for the company. Hard to believe, I know, but there are people within Disney tasked with putting on cool events for hardcore fans and when you factor in all the costs involved with staff, food, security, and everything else involved with keeping the park open after hours they're probably lucky if they break even. It's more fun to be cynical though, I know.

Disney has put on events like this at Disneyland before without charging a dime.

Regarding the last part of your post, believe it or not, some of us WANT to like the decisions that come from Disney. Who wants to be disappointed all the time?

 

[Brad Bishop]

Shhhhhh......can you hear that? That's the sound of money flying into Iger's wallet...

This is beyond sad.

The really sad thing is that all of their ideas are $150/head Dessert Parties. It's like there's zero thought for anything else, just... "How can we make this event a $150/head dessert party??"

 

[Californian Elitist]

The really sad thing is that all of their ideas are $150/head Dessert Parties. It's like there's zero thought for anything else, just... "How can we make this event a $150/head dessert party??"

Exactly. Why is it always just dessert? If I'm paying $100+, I would like some actual food to be served.

 

[Deleted member 107043]

Of course there would have to be another entrance that does not consist of cutting thru FFF.

Assuming FFF survives the expansion.

On a serious note, do you really think Bob is involved in these types of decisions? Seems like he's be big picture stuff, not some dessert party they are having one night for three hours.

One of the consistent things I've read about Iger's management style is that he hands complete control of Disney's various divisions to the division heads. This is in stark contrast to the way Eisner, who was a notorious meddler. It's unlikely that Iger is even aware that there are parties being planned for ToT, let alone directing people to organize them.

 

[Deleted member 107043]

Despite what you'd think, one-off events like these are not big money makers for the company. Hard to believe, I know, but there are people within Disney tasked with putting on cool events for hardcore fans and when you factor in all the costs involved with staff, food, security, and everything else involved with keeping the park open after hours they're probably lucky if they break even. It's more fun to be cynical though, I know.

As someone who does this sort of thing for a living I can attest to the fact that $95 per person for a dessert buffet, live entertainment, open bar and all the support required to keep a section of the park operating after hours (as you noted) for a relatively few fans is not out of line. Would I pay it? No, but it's not making anyone at Disney any richer, and it seems like a bargain compared to the absurd $300 fee they were charging for the Jungle Cruise Safari Breakfasts a year ago.

 

[GiveMeTheMusic]

One of the consistent things I've read about Iger's management style is that he hands complete control of Disney's various divisions to the division heads. This is in stark contrast to the way Eisner ran the company, who was a notorious meddler. It's unlikely that Iger is even aware that there are parties being planned for ToT, let alone directing people to organize them.

This is correct. Iger does not get overly involved in any parks projects unless it's something he's personally interested in. You can count the projects he's personally interested in on one hand:

- Shanghai Disneyland
- Star Wars Land

Everything else about the division is being decided by Chapek and his small army of execs.

The edict for upcharges - events, services, etc - is from Chapek. Chapek himself may not even be aware of the Jan 1 TOT party, but it's under his directive it and events like it are being cooked up.