News Disney Not Renewing Great Movie Ride Sponsorship Deal with TCM ; Attraction to Close

[RoyalFool]

So glad I got to take my kids on this a few months back, had no idea it was going to close at the time; but considering the amount of 'what film is this?' questions I got form them; i guess it just didn't gel with younger audiences anymore.

Hope they release a 'piece of history' badge for it, would like to keep something of the ride.

Edit: Oh, and this is my first post - so, heya!

 

[bclane]

So glad I got to take my kids on this a few months back, had no idea it was going to close at the time; but considering the amount of 'what film is this?' questions I got form them; i guess it just didn't gel with younger audiences anymore.

Hope they release a 'piece of history' badge for it, would like to keep something of the ride.

Edit: Oh, and this is my first post - so, heya!

Welcome!

 

[brb1006]

I wish. I've never seen it like this and we don't go in peak season.

Of course there could be 700 guests actually riding beyond the doors to load.

I remember the queue being like this when I visited back in July 2004 (My first visit) and in April 2015 (My third visit).

 

[Mike S]

Me too. The Wizard of Oz scene has always been my favorite. Really sucks to lose it.

We lingered a bit in that scene to the point where we heard the Munchkins telling us goodbye. That moment was when it really hit me.

 

[brb1006]

I think I'll miss them most of all...
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You forgot the Witch!

 

[Mike S]

You forgot the Witch!

No I didn't.

 

[brb1006]

I agree, nowhere else could you ride through Oz, sad day indeed.

The closest would have to be the Wizard Of Oz park at North Carolina that is now abandoned.

 

[brb1006]

I hope the CM hosts are going to put more effort into their performances for the final day.

 

[Mike S]

I hope the CM hosts are going to put more effort into their performances for the final day.

My gangster was pretty good.

 

[NearTheEars]

Was planning on heading over today but I've got one heck of a cold right now. Not sure I could make it standing in line. Thankfully we went last week to do both GMR and Energy. Was hoping I'd wake up feeling better this morning, but it's not in the cards.

 

[HMF]

Frankly I can't wait till Star Wars Land opens and the overwhelming demand and lack of attractions prove how shortsighted and stupid this move was.

 

[HonorableMention]

So sad that today is the end of GMR. I'm glad I got to ride in March (with the cowboy scene too). I'll definitely miss the Oz scene with the Witch. Another great, AA filled attraction leaves us.

 

[matt9112]

rode for the last time yesterday....paid for my special closing ride tee shirt... God they have us figured out.....close attraction sell T shirts like crack and repeat.

 

[Michel Lichand]

I hope someone streams or records the very last ride.

 

[brb1006]

From today

 

[Musical Mermaid]

Frankly I can't wait till Star Wars Land opens and the overwhelming demand and lack of attractions prove how shortsighted and stupid this move was.

I've hated Star Tours since I was a child and got very ill on that ride. I've seen most of the Star Wars movies, which are mediocre, and think the franchise is highly overrated. Now that most of the Hollywood Studios is a shell of its former self, can't replace the outdated shows they have, and keeps shoving Star Wars in everyone's faces, I'll be skipping this park. I don't understand why the Toy Story Midway Mania takes up so much space to be a "ride" either, seems like they could just put up digital screens and have it like the Frontierland Shootin Arcade. You get more ride out of Buzz Lightyear than you do Midway Mania. This park has lost its appeal to me. And Mickey Mouse? Meh, he won't bring me back. I hope the park succeeds in whatever they're trying to do, and maybe that will take the crowds away from the other parks I choose to visit.

 

[Ryan H. Serowinski]

I'm really going to miss seeing this ride, from every future trip to Walt Disney World. It's going to wrap up in a few hours

 

[lazyboy97o]

Frankly I can't wait till Star Wars Land opens and the overwhelming demand and lack of attractions prove how shortsighted and stupid this move was.

Disney has already strained capacity well beyond what is otherwise considered acceptable. Many praise the crafted crowding.

 

[cwoms197]

Does anyone know what time the line will close? I'm trying to get on the last ride.

 

[BasiltheBatLord]

Does anyone know what time the line will close? I'm trying to get on the last ride.

I heard somewhere 9:30.