UNCgolf
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They can't do too much with the Speedway spot now thanks to TRON.
I mean, they could still do something better than the Speedway, but TRON's placement significantly hinders what can be done on that plot.
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MK Cars-Themed Attractions at Magic Kingdom
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They can't do too much with the Speedway spot now thanks to TRON.
I mean, they could still do something better than the Speedway, but TRON's placement significantly hinders what can be done on that plot.
Disney Analyst
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I feel like a new dark ride could fit there?
AidenRodriguez731
Well-Known Member
Maybe but Tokyo is getting a new Ralph ride (retheme of Buzz Lightyear iirc but still)
Cars was able to survive a bad movie and its age, i think they can do it for Ralph
TrainsOfDisney
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I’m all for it… but to be fair. Cars only survives cause of the merch it moves.
AidenRodriguez731
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Definitely true but then again this would be honestly a fairly cheap and fast turn over that could keep everything else in place besides maybe moving some of the track around
What if there were two helices at either end?
Bocabear
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There are multiple Go Kart racing attractions around International drive that do far more with their tracks in a lot smaller space... Perhaps the Speedway could become a multi-level attraction...With better (or at least some) show scenes and scenery...you know, the thing that always set Disney parks apart from Amusement parks... Time to give The Speedway a 21st Century Autopia makeover... Or give it a WIR makeover and create a real-deal, fully fleshed-out Sugar Rush Raceway (which would be a beautiful and colorful transition from Fantasyland to Tomorrowland!
Bocabear
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Be Careful what you ask for...there isn't currently a "Flex Space" rentable event lawn in the Magic Kingdom....
TrainsOfDisney
Well-Known Member
It was a walk-on after fireworks one of the nights I was there so I took a spin. At night it’s pretty enjoyable with the tron lights and all but there is 0 shade so it must be miserable in the day. What does Florida have against trees!?!?
It baffles me that 100’s of millions can be spent on tron and they don’t spend what… $300k to make the speedway on theme?
It baffles me that 100’s of millions can be spent on tron and they don’t spend what… $300k to make the speedway on theme?
JohnD
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After Cars Land is built with the Cars attraction, frankly, I don't see the point of the speedway anymore.
TrainsOfDisney
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The cars attractions are a thrill ride and maybe a flat ride. Neither replace the speedway experience.
whats the speedway experience? waiting at an airport for a car to pick you up then idling in traffic for 10 minutes?
TrainsOfDisney
Well-Known Member
A kid getting to “drive” a car in the magic kingdom park. Kids loved it in 1971 and they love it today. I don’t think that’s ever going to change.
Cheetahman
New Member
Yeah... because it's an iconic IP. It's not my thing but it clearly strikes a tone with the youngsters still.
To be fair your statement is related to its popularity. You are almost answering your own question.
Tha Realest
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I wonder if it’s a safety issue to have limbs hanging over an attraction’s path?
TrainsOfDisney
Well-Known Member
I’m not sure I follow? I was comparing cars vs. wreck it Ralph.
It’s not in California or Paris.
Cheetahman
New Member
You say cars only survives because of it merch sales. Well another way to say it is Cars only survives because of its popularity. Thats my point.
TrainsOfDisney
Well-Known Member
Popularity and merch sales are not the same thing.
Coco is a much more popular movie than Cars. (Sold more at the box office and gets better ratings) but Cars moves merch.