WorldExplorer
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No, Splashdown Photo. The register separate from the photo area and the whole section of the store near it was blocked by a brown curtain.
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News Splash Mountain retheme to Princess and the Frog - Tiana's Bayou Adventure
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Elijah Abrams
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That would make the retheme worse if they take away most of the AAs.
erasure fan1
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Not to be a smart aleck, but did you really think better is what they're going for?
UNCgolf
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I'm sure they're not actively trying to make it worse, even if that seems like the probable result to us.
LittleBuford
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They’re certainly going for something at least as good. Whether they succeed is another matter, but there’s no doubt they’re at least aiming for a ride that people will find impressive and enjoyable.
Smiley/OCD
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No, they’re shooting for cost effectiveness…FWIW, I’m expecting 1/2 to 2/3 less AA’s and several screens to make up the difference
UNCgolf
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Oh I absolutely expect it to be a worse ride than what exists now, and probably significantly worse -- it would be hard not to be, honestly, considering Splash Mountain is one of the best rides at Disney.
I just think it's silly to insinuate Disney actually doesn't want to make it better (or at least equal). They're not going out thinking, "let's see how we can make this attraction worse!"
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ToTBellHop
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Exactly. The Imagineers have good intentions, but quite simply, 2022 Imagineers are not as talented as 1992 Imagineers and Splash had the benefit of being custom-built with a layout that matched the story. Placing a new story onto an existing ride system (especially a thrill ride) is extremely challenging. And I don’t think they are up to the job.
The drops in Frozen Ever After are largely nonsense. I expect the same here. Unfortunately.
I do, however, agree with them on one thing: when I think of Princess and the Frog, the first thing that comes to mind is…salt mines!
By the way, looks like this closes in January and they think about 18 months will do it…
danlb_2000
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Yes, but will get the budget needed to make it the best attraction they can?
JoeCamel
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Fast & Furious would like a word
ToTBellHop
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Of course not. But it boggles my mind that they chose this story. Chapek wants IP but certainly would have accepted a book report ride with “Friends on the Other Side” replacing the Laughin’ Place, which was a no brainer.
Elijah Abrams
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How do you know? I doubt you even work for Disney.
danlb_2000
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Based on the permit, that seems correct.
ToTBellHop
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Elijah Abrams
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What if the permit isn’t for the retheme, since there were permits for Blizzard Beach's renovations?
Kirby86
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Oh that's the issue they really are at the mercy of the budget given to them.
999th Happy Haunt
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And yet, bad rides exist.
CaptainAmerica
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The individuals responsible for this attraction are not engineers or artists.
They're spending a lot more than "leave it the hell alone," which would be the best attraction they can.
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