We'd all be riding this tonight if it weren't for the maintenance shed.
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MK Big Thunder Mountain to receive full retrack
- Thread starter TheCoasterNerd
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danlb_2000
Premium Member
You could probably get at least one rider on each of those envelope test vehicles.
Mike S
Well-Known Member
I had a night ride that was also a rocket launch watch
They should have built the maintenance shed first, then the shed could have automatically updated the rest of ride. Learned that from RollerCoaster Tycoon.
flynnibus
Premium Member
Before people get antsy.. they should remember Disney can take 6-12months on refurbs that don't even include changing the ride system 
Seeing the major construction of the track swap done in what feels like a short time is great. But it's still like opening a new coaster from this point on.. and still a MASSIVE attraction all around it being refurbished.. and those two things still need to happen concurrently.. slowing both down.
I'll just be thrilled if Disney completes this in 2yrs total.. given their track record that feels like breakneck speed for them. If it finishes in 18months or less I'll be wondering if there is hope for the future...
Seeing the major construction of the track swap done in what feels like a short time is great. But it's still like opening a new coaster from this point on.. and still a MASSIVE attraction all around it being refurbished.. and those two things still need to happen concurrently.. slowing both down.
I'll just be thrilled if Disney completes this in 2yrs total.. given their track record that feels like breakneck speed for them. If it finishes in 18months or less I'll be wondering if there is hope for the future...
JD80
Well-Known Member
Find a good lawyer and maybe you can sign a waiver to be a test dummy.
JoeCamel
Well-Known Member
I thought that was over in Epcot?
ToTBellHop
Well-Known Member
It's actually at MK. Everyone must sign a waiver before dining as a test dummy at Tony's. Can never be certain of what that will do to your body.
DrStarlander
Active Member
Knowing that coaster barn structure would be visible to guests from the railroad and Tiana's, I wish they used Corten (intentionally) rusted siding so it fits into the area theme.
I'm sure they'll just cover it in "Go away blue" and be done with it
eddie104
Well-Known Member
Landscaping and go away green haven’t been applied yet.
lazyboy97o
Well-Known Member
Weathering steel is not a very good material choice in Florida as the humidity can prolonge the corrosion process. It is even less ideal for a pre-engineered maintenance building where you’d be looking at a custom wall assembly versus the manufacturer’s standard panels. It’d be a better use of the funds to do scenic painting on the guest visible portions.
Delta-7
Active Member
Is it possible we'll hear more details about this project at Destination D23? I realize Disney's been very vague about the refurb only going as far to say there'll be "new magic." I mean it's obvious though the track's been replaced. But when Disneyland announced their BTM was going under refurb in 2013, they said ahead of time what was going to happen (replacement of ride track/vehicles and show improvements).
Delta-7
Active Member
This looks exactly like those at DL now! No more plastic looking train cars!!!!There is a covered Big Thunder Mountain Railroad train on the track today:
peter11435
Well-Known Member
These should be entirely new trains
I was referring to the style of restraints, people were expecting individual lap bars. This appears to be exactly the same style seats and restraints.
I suppose they could add those self-cinch style safety belts as an additional measure but they'd probably only delay dispatch. Plus they're more for the illusion of safety anyway. We sure it's not a T-bar?