Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway confirmed

[MisterPenguin]

Ride vehicles will be like GMR vehicles that shrunk in the wash.

To all intents the train will look just like that at load; four GMR theatre cars but around half the size. Plus a fifth for reasons I won't go into yet.

Finally! A ride where we can joust!!

 

[FrankLapidus]

I like the concept and that these characters will feature in an attraction.

I just really dislike the animation style that Disney have chosen to go with and it's put a bit of a dampener on my enthusiasm for this particular attraction.

 

[Mike S]

The fifth wouldn't happen to be the train engine with Mickey and Minnie on it that, presumably, gets dislodged so the rest of the train is a 'runaway' would it? I imagine if there's no guests on the fifth it's being used in the ride's plot somehow.

I would die.

 

[alisonce04]

I think that this could be a really cool ride! Don't get me wrong, The Great Movie Ride was a classic. I do think, however, that it was a bit dated! I'm excited for this new ride and I don't think that people fret about it until it comes out!

 

[alisonce04]

I've reflected on this a bit more and have determined I am at peace with this approach. TGMR was a staple at DHS/MGM since opening and obviously fit perfectly in the park.

While I respect the argument that a massive refurb of TGMR should've been the preferred approach, MaMRR isn't such a bad option.

Disney was founded on Mickey. More specifically, it was founded on animation. Having this animated Mickey short be the central focus of the ride, ties nicely into Disney Hollywood Studios. My two cents.

I agree completely, and there really isn't a ride that's just based on Mickey besides Philarmagic! I think it's a great idea for an attraction and i think it fits in well!

 

[EagleScout610]

What crackheads?

 

[999th Happy Haunt]

The fifth wouldn't happen to be the train engine with Mickey and Minnie on it that, presumably, gets dislodged so the rest of the train is a 'runaway' would it? I imagine if there's no guests on the fifth it's being used in the ride's plot somehow.

That actually sounds really fun

 

[999th Happy Haunt]

Not the popular opinion, but I actually like that they used this Mickey. He has more personality and has been more fun then most iterations in recent memory. They might not look the best in the cartoons but it looks like they're toning down on the Ren and Stimpy-like facial expressions in this attraction based on (little) concept art and signs outside the theater right now.

 

[danlb_2000]

A second permit was filed today for this project with the description "DHS Project M -Facility Completion Package". Expiration date is 10/31/2019.

 

[Disneyhead'71]

SMH

Disney fans are an odd lot. I would rather have a root canal than ride the ride you guys want Disney to build. I'm glad they are building an actually fun ride instead.

 

[Mike S]

SMH

Disney fans are an odd lot. I would rather have a root canal than ride the ride you guys want Disney to build. I'm glad they are building an actually fun ride instead.

You referring to "Mickey through the ages?"

 

[Disneyhead'71]

You referring to "Mickey through the ages?"

The one that moves at walking speed where we wallow in the Disney Brand basking in the glow of it's corporate icon. Spiritual elation for the folks here. 6 mins. in hell for normal people.

MMRR is the exact opposite of that.

 

[Amused to Death]

speeding along independently of one another (with trackless vehicles)

But can these 1/2 sized GMR theater cars be made to travel at anything faster than a snail's pace?

I'm suddenly reminded of the old King Kong attraction at Universal. The literature talked about how Kong would "throw your cable car to the ground!" It sure sounded good on paper! Scary even! But the reality was that your car very, very slowly moved a few feet in a downward direction. Very disappointing! LOL!

 

[marni1971]

But can these 1/2 sized GMR theater cars be made to travel at anything faster than a snail's pace?!

I'm anticipating motion programming similar to Poohs Honey Hunt.

 

[MisterPenguin]

But can these 1/2 sized GMR theater cars be made to travel at anything faster than a snail's pace?

I'm suddenly reminded of the old King Kong attraction at Universal. The literature talked about how Kong would "throw your cable car to the ground!" It sure sounded good on paper! Scary even! But the reality was that your car very, very slowly moved a few feet in a downward direction. Very disappointing! LOL!

I'm anticipating motion programming similar to Poohs Honey Hunt.

And Spider-Man / FoJ type of surround projections on walls and set pieces that move to simulate lots of speed [if I've been interpreting the insiders and Disney marketing correctly].

Start the fans!!

 

[marni1971]

And Spider-Man / FoJ type of surround projections on walls and set pieces that move to simulate lots of speed [if I've been interpreting the insiders and Disney marketing correctly].

Start the fans!!

Not really. I anticipate only one scene like this.

 

[Amused to Death]

Start the fans!!

Ready when you are, C.B.!

 

[EricsBiscuit]

Not really. I anticipate only one scene like this.

Any pyro? Pyro is fun!

Edit: especially in live action bank robber scenes

 

[MisterPenguin]

Any pyro? Pyro is fun!

Indoor pyro is one of the reasons GMR got shut down.

 

[EricsBiscuit]

Indoor pyro is one of the reasons GMR got shut down.

Interesting.