sunsetblvd26
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Unrelated to what I was saying.
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Toy Story Land expansion announced for Disney's Hollywood Studios
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That I don't know.
Very related. For the budget it should knock our socks off. Not be just "not that bad".
azox
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I know it wouldn't fit with the theming of the land, but it's too bad that Disney won't build a legitimate Pizza Planet in Disney Springs or something. Not the Pizza Planet of DHS, but an actual restaurant with wall to wall arcade games and good pizza.
I gave up hope on that when they removed the tomorrowland arcade which now is just walled off. It was nice to play some pinball there occasionally when in the park.
azox
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That would be great to see. I keep hoping one of the construction shots will show the trenches being put back in
matt9112
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sunsetblvd26
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...Again, I'm not talking about the price tag, simply the quality. The cost could be 200 mil or 75 bucks, that's not really what I'm concerned with.
Plus while the other TSLs can give an estimate, this is different, so we really don't know how well everything will be themed until it's done.
Okay.
Travel Junkie
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"Disney: Not that bad."
sunsetblvd26
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Witty guy you are. Not really what the meaning of that phrase was in context. When I say "not that bad", I'm pointing out how it is being made out like the worst possible land they could have made when in reality TSL is a cute and fun land, with a nice theme (and yes, even though it's not "knocking our socks off").
lazyboy97o
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It is a roller coaster and flat ride. That is what it is. Something Six Flags routinely gets built in an off season for a fraction of the cost. And yes, cost is absolutely a factor with regards to quality.
Marlins1
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I don't need rides for young children anymore but this addition would have been very welcome when my daughter was small. At that stage she already enjoyed Epcot but some days at HS with the old TSMM capacity she would not get on a single ride and that simply does not work for kids at a theme park.
sunsetblvd26
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But treating it just as a roller coaster and flat ride I think is selling it a bit short, as it is a nicely themed land. And no, it absolutely is not. Never once have I gone to any attraction or park and thought "wow, this is a nice experience. If only it cost less for TWDC!". Simply put it just is not (or shouldn't be) a concern to guests and how well done it is (and if it really is to you, well, I'm sorry).
CaptainAmerica
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That's a little disingenuous. It's like taking Tower of Terror and calling it a "drop tower," something Six Flags routinely gets built in an off season for a fraction of the cost.
In this case it's not really.
MrHappy
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Okay, so where did the 200 mil go? Is it possible that the land needed a lot of work. Wasn't there a canal or some water there that had to be rerouted, some other foundational issues to address? Sure, 200 mil is what TSL is - and it's not seen in the final product...but the journey.
If the same "land" went into your local Six Flags in a fraction of the time, I'd argue that there wasn't as much infrastructure needs to address as in DHS (don't know, just guessing).
Also, and this doesn't justify the price tag, but TSL is meant to be the "younger brother" companion land to it's "older brother" SWL.
If the same "land" went into your local Six Flags in a fraction of the time, I'd argue that there wasn't as much infrastructure needs to address as in DHS (don't know, just guessing).
Also, and this doesn't justify the price tag, but TSL is meant to be the "younger brother" companion land to it's "older brother" SWL.
lazyboy97o
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In this case it is a roller coaster and flat ride.
Slinky Dog Dash is a Mack Launched Coaster. It is not some new or unique ride system. At best the columns are unique, but the columns on a steel coaster are also so simple in their needs that they can easily be outsourced to local pipe manufacturers.
The flat ride is a design unique to Disney, but this is not the first installation and it is still a flat ride.
Marc Davis Fan
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Even a few additional clever props over what was shown in the latest concept art would go a long way toward making the land an "experience." Otherwise, to use Martin's description, it's remarkably "sparse."
And as I've mentioned before, clear theming of the coaster supports is a must for making clear that it's a "toy coaster," rather than an unthemed ride.
And as I've mentioned before, clear theming of the coaster supports is a must for making clear that it's a "toy coaster," rather than an unthemed ride.
Goofyernmost
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What theme would apply to a fine dining establishment in Toy Story Land? Spagetti-o's Flambe. Me thinks Toy Story Serving Hatch (whatever that is) would be exactly what is expected and appropriate.
brb1006
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The closest any Disney Park will get to Pizza Planet would be Tokyo Disneyland with the Pizza making machine.
I know it wouldn't fit with the theming of the land, but it's too bad that Disney won't build a legitimate Pizza Planet in Disney Springs or something. Not the Pizza Planet of DHS, but an actual restaurant with wall to wall arcade games and good pizza.
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