Figment632
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No it was a nice little addition, one that Disney used to do a lot, it's a touch Disney had lost in recent times.
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No More Luxo :-(
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No it was a nice little addition, one that Disney used to do a lot, it's a touch Disney had lost in recent times.
Dinoman96
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NewfieFan
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I just posted that I saw Luxo Jr. the first week of March!
I would rather see Luxo Jr. over the Yeti too! (Don't hate me!) Anybody can enjoy the dancing lamp!
Testtrack321
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Lee, Martin, any input? I don't randomly trust two sources "within the company". Especially that it was some sort of "test".
Rob562
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While I don't have any info on Luxo's status, I guess it's possible that this is true. The Luxo AA was a prototype animatronic using electrical actuators and not hydraulics like most AAs.
There could have been unforseen issues that they couldn't predict or plan for until they got him installed. It may be that the outdoor conditions (even if he didn't play during bad weather) just weren't compatible with the technology.
Sad that I didn't get to the Studios to check him out back in September.
-Rob
There could have been unforseen issues that they couldn't predict or plan for until they got him installed. It may be that the outdoor conditions (even if he didn't play during bad weather) just weren't compatible with the technology.
Sad that I didn't get to the Studios to check him out back in September.
-Rob
He was still there in early January.:shrug:
hack2112
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Actually, Lucky is still entertaining guests. It's just become a very special and intimate encounter.
IWant2GoNow
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Ut oh... thems fightin' words. :lol:
I'm gonna be the greedy Dis-nerd who says he wants both. I'm getting kind of tired of new things being added and then having them taken away or degrade to the point of embarrassment.
ABigBrassBand
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WHAT?!
This was pretty much my reaction too, theres been too many things wrong with DHS since the name change to fix, please fix the Yeti first.
jt04
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Had an update on this, it does appear to be the case that Luxo is no more. A real shame.
I'm guessing it is a result of the lawsuit with the lamp company and not maintenance issues. I'd guess something else might show up as a substitute. And there were rumors of something being added to the Monsters Inc arch when they built it. So, in the long run I expect they will get some equally exciting adds to Pixar Place. Luxo was great while it lasted though.
Rob562
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I'd be more inclined to believe it was the lawsuit if the static black mini-Luxo disappears from the Pixar Place street sign, too.
But my understanding of the lawsuit was that it was strictly about Disney/Pixar selling their own reproduction lamps, which in turn cheapened the Luxo brandname. It had nothing to do with Pixar using the lamp at all.
Now... If the AA Luxo replaced the static red lamp next to Mr. Potatohead in the TSMM queue and the two of them interacted with each other, THAT would be beyond awesome...
-Rob
EpcotServo
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While I'm still doubting this, I can provide that yes, he does have technical problems often, but nothing is wrong with him as long as he receives upkeep. If it is true, then it's purely because they are done paying for the frequent mechanical care.
In short, if true, Disney World is being a cheapass again. There would be no other reason.
In short, if true, Disney World is being a cheapass again. There would be no other reason.