"Black box" interchangeable dark ride coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios?

[Hotamber]

They sold Disney Quest back in the day the same way (state of the art attractions that can be easily updated) and it had many popular IPs like Aladdin, Pirates, and Toy Story but only about two ever got updated now its NBA Experience ...

 

[rle4lunch]

A digital trackless version of mr. Toad would be pretty awesome

 

[Magicart87]

Where was this going again?

 

[Haymarket2008]

Where was this going again?

Allegedly replacing Voyage of the Little Mermaid.

 

[marni1971]

So it is basically Jimmy Fallon with a screen on all sides?

No; trackless motion through a physical space.

 

[JBIRDTO]

No; trackless motion through a physical space.

This actually sounds intriguing

 

[Haymarket2008]

No; trackless motion through a physical space.

Will this be focused on one IP, as other outlets have inferred? Or will this be some sort of unique mish-mash of an experience?

 

[Marc Davis Fan]

The main thing I'm excited about here is the prospect of ancillary thematic/aesthetic improvements to the Animation Courtyard area. Hopefully that's part of the project...

 

[Epcot_Imagineer]

No; trackless motion through a physical space.

I remember someone attributing this tech to recreations of classic Disney Rides of old, is that the intent? Or will this be implementing totally new experiences? The more I think on it, I believe the person who claimed that has an iffy track record, and I assume you can't say much unless it's in the negative.

EDIT: Martin said he has heard nothing to support this theory.

 

[britain]

I remember someone attributing this tech to recreations of classic Disney Rides of old, is that the intent? Or will this be implementing totally new experiences? The more I think on it, I believe the person who claimed that has an iffy track record, and I assume you can't say much unless it's in the negative.

It's probably true that they could flip a switch and make it "Mr. Toad's Wild Ride: A Tribute"

 

[Epcot_Imagineer]

It's probably true that they could flip a switch and make it "Mr. Toad's Wild Ride: A Tribute"

I believe that the idea I had heard. It would allow Disney to raze old attractions, and then offer up a different older ride every once in awhile to appease the average AP.

 

[marni1971]

I remember someone attributing this tech to recreations of classic Disney Rides of old, is that the intent? Or will this be implementing totally new experiences? The more I think on it, I believe the person who claimed that has an iffy track record, and I assume you can't say much unless it's in the negative.

I’ve heard nothing about resurrecting old rides with it.

 

[marni1971]

Will this be focused on one IP, as other outlets have inferred? Or will this be some sort of unique mish-mash of an experience?

Pass. I’m not aware of any specific theme yet.

 

[MisterPenguin]

No; trackless motion through a physical space.

Will it be as good as Antarctica or Hotel Transylvania?

 

[aladdin2007]

The main thing I'm excited about here is the prospect of ancillary thematic/aesthetic improvements to the Animation Courtyard area. Hopefully that's part of the project...

couldn't they use the original animation building for this? That was a huge amount of space and property footage. Other than launch bay being in part of it isn't the area still prime real estate back there for this and or some other project down the road? It always seemed like a waste to me after the working studio closed. Management offices could go else where and not use up what could be attraction space etc.

 

[Marc Davis Fan]

couldn't they use the original animation building for this? That was a huge amount of space and property footage. Other than launch bay being in part of it isn't the area still prime real estate back there for this and or some other project down the road? It always seemed like a waste to me after the working studio closed. Management offices could go else where and not use up what could be attraction space etc.

I hope they do just that. And I hope the project’s budget includes thematic/aesthetic improvements to the courtyard.

 

[eddie104]

Not really a fan of this whole concept and in my opinion seems cheap.

 

[Magic Feather]

For the record, this ride is not *all* screens. The switchover would NOT be over night either. While I expect the queue to remain mostly generic and not switched between concepts, there will still be pre-fab physical set pieces in these attractions.

 

[Timothy_Q]

For the record, this ride is not *all* screens. The switchover would NOT be over night either. While I expect the queue to remain mostly generic and not switched between concepts, there will still be pre-fab physical set pieces in these attractions.

Sounds like it wouldn't be TOO far off Ratatouille then?

The ride portion at least. Not facade, queue and load/unload

 

[SirLink]

For the record, this ride is not *all* screens. The switchover would NOT be over night either. While I expect the queue to remain mostly generic and not switched between concepts, there will still be pre-fab physical set pieces in these attractions.

Which is what I stated earlier in this thread ...

I think people on the board think that one day its one LPS ride and after third shift it is a new LPS ride. It would still take 5 months at a minimum to replace stuff if it is indeed a ride.