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Toy Story Land expansion announced for Disney's Hollywood Studios
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FerretAfros
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It's not practical to think that every single thing can disguised or concealed, but that doesn't mean they should give up entirely on attempting to theme an attraction. Even with a simple theme like "made from oversized toys," they could have done a lot more to make it a compelling experience
For instance, consider Gadget's Go Coaster at DL and TDL, which uses a similar theme on a smaller scale. The designers at least made a half-hearted effort to make its supports an mechanics look like they're made from found materials. Is it perfect? No, it's not. But at least they tried, and for what it is it's relatively successful at conveying the concept.
The Slinky coaster will have some props along the sides at the launches, and in the queue building, but the track itself looks like exactly what it is: a standard roller coaster. There's no attempt to make it look like anything else.
smile
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It's not practical to think that every single thing can disguised or concealed, but that doesn't mean they should give up entirely on attempting to theme an attraction. Even with a simple theme like "made from oversized toys," they could have done a lot more to make it a compelling experience
For instance, consider Gadget's Go Coaster at DL and TDL, which uses a similar theme on a smaller scale. The designers at least made a half-hearted effort to make its supports an mechanics look like they're made from found materials. Is it perfect? No, it's not. But at least they tried, and for what it is it's relatively successful at conveying the concept.
The Slinky coaster will have some props along the sides at the launches, and in the queue building, but the track itself looks like exactly what it is: a standard roller coaster. There's no attempt to make it look like anything else.
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why bother?
tsl easy mode handbook calls it a 'coaster playset'
CJR
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why bother?
tsl easy mode handbook calls it a 'coaster playset'
Wouldn't be the first time they pulled a move like this. I remember when a carnival pulled into Animal Kingdom and never left. I think they got good business.
CaptainAmerica
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Theming elements are the last thing that goes in. How about you judge the attraction when it actually opens and not on aerial photos mid-construction?It's not practical to think that every single thing can disguised or concealed, but that doesn't mean they should give up entirely on attempting to theme an attraction. Even with a simple theme like "made from oversized toys," they could have done a lot more to make it a compelling experience
For instance, consider Gadget's Go Coaster at DL and TDL, which uses a similar theme on a smaller scale. The designers at least made a half-hearted effort to make its supports an mechanics look like they're made from found materials. Is it perfect? No, it's not. But at least they tried, and for what it is it's relatively successful at conveying the concept.
The Slinky coaster will have some props along the sides at the launches, and in the queue building, but the track itself looks like exactly what it is: a standard roller coaster. There's no attempt to make it look like anything else.
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disneygeek90
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djkidkaz
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CJR
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I know all about Disney's annual passes (just renewed mine), I just find it clever; if you want to ride the new stuff when it comes out, you have to upgrade. They'll probably send out such emails to silver and weekday people. IF the summer opening is on purpose, it's a clever business move since you're probably talking a lot of people on silver and weekday passes.
the.dreamfinder
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This is a massive organizational failure which cannot be overstated.
Kman101
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This would help a lot. It's been one and done for me as well. I usually go solo so that plays a role, so I'm sure in a competitive bunch of friends or family I can see why they just love these kind of rides but I think they're a bit lazy. Buzz, not as lazy. TSMM, lazy. Screens in a wooden box in a soundstage. I guess the movement of the vehicle and the fun of trying to hit targets masks what the ride really is.
But if it changed up the games I would probably do it more often but it's just not that appealing to me. I do get why it is to many though. But it's to me, hands down, one of the most overrated attractions (just imagine if we got Harry Potter and all we got was a wand attraction with screens and nothing else, but I guess at least there will now be a Toy Story Land to compliment the ride so it ties it all together). But Tokyo crowds sure eat it up lol.
Kman101
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Um. June 30th? LOL come on. They should have really pushed themselves on this. Personally, IMO, this land should have come 5-10 years ago (back when they added Toy Story Mania, and the rebrand to DHS, that should have been when we got the park overhaul). WDW is so behind after a decade (some would say two) of stagnation.
ToTBellHop
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Wait til you hear why it’s June 30th. Have you noticed the recent slowdown in progress?
Why worry about the first month of summer crowds when there are fiscal quarters to be considered?
FerretAfros
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Every iteration of the concept are and models have consistently shown plain yellow supports with red track. Landscaping has been installed. They may still be working on the surrounding areas, but by all indications work on the coaster itself is substantively complete. It's time to judge.
CaptainAmerica
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Fiscal Q3 close?
Kman101
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So are they falling back into old habits of slowing things down, cancelling things, etc? Seems like it .... what happened? How do they constantly, IMO, fumble so darn much?
P_Radden
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Very interested to know more. Why pick the last day of a month? Also, shouldn't it be sooner than that? Not a whole lot left to do.
smile
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ToTBellHop
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Yes. The remaining costs of construction go into Q3 without operational costs (bookings are strong in Q3, so that’s “fine”). Summer bookings have been soft in recent years, but of course all of the guests who didn’t come for Pandora will now book in Q4 ‘18 for this exciting land. And with the announced opening, those bookings will be in Q4. Telephone agents are awaiting your call to book.
So says the PowerPoint slides.
nickys
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I prefer Buzz because I have control over when and where it spins round. I hate the jerky movement on TSMM and also the feeling of just shooting at screens, as opposed to feeling like I'm in the set and the 3D nature of Buzz.