PiratesMansion
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The WDW one, absolutely, but I kind of like the ones left at DL and DLP. They're a lot nicer.
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The WDW one, absolutely, but I kind of like the ones left at DL and DLP. They're a lot nicer.
The one at Magic Kingdom should be removed for an expansion pad for FantasyLand and TomorrowLand.
Personally I would use that expansion pad exclusively for FantasyLand to get the Beauty and the Beast ride coming to Tokyo.
bryanfze55
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I do wonder which designer thought it would be a good idea to juxtapose Tomorrowland Speedway right next to the Tea Cups.
FettFan
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It's easy to overlook because Avatar was a horrible movie and the only reason DisneyCo pounced on it was because JK Rowling shut down their plans for haphazardly tossing Harry Potter into the Magic Kingdom.
They needed a quick and popular cash cow to compete with the boy wizard, and James Cameron was like "Hey, I've got this franchise I'm starting! The first movie made TWO BILLION DOLLARS! We can work together!"
And then this happened:
Untangling James Cameron’s Ever-Shifting ‘Avatar’ Release Dates
The four upcoming sequels to James Cameron's 'Avatar' have been pushed back once again. If there’s one thing that’s been entirely consistent about the 'Avatar' follow-ups since their initial announcement, it’s that they’re entirely inconsistent in terms of release dates. And, for that matter...
www.hollywoodreporter.com
Whoopsies. Counting chickens before they hatch.
Lou Filerman
Active Member
I like the current version of figment the best.
i wish they would tear down Tiki room and build a ride
i wish they would turn spaceship earth into a coaster
i wish they would tear down Tiki room and build a ride
i wish they would turn spaceship earth into a coaster
Sharon&Susan
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Unless if you're thinking of a flat ride, I don't think anything substancial could fit into that space without demolishing anything else.
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bryanfze55
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It's easy to overlook because Avatar was a horrible movie and the only reason DisneyCo pounced on it was because JK Rowling shut down their plans for haphazardly tossing Harry Potter into the Magic Kingdom.
They needed a quick and popular cash cow to compete with the boy wizard, and James Cameron was like "Hey, I've got this franchise I'm starting! The first movie made TWO BILLION DOLLARS! We can work together!"
And then this happened:
Untangling James Cameron’s Ever-Shifting ‘Avatar’ Release Dates
The four upcoming sequels to James Cameron's 'Avatar' have been pushed back once again. If there’s one thing that’s been entirely consistent about the 'Avatar' follow-ups since their initial announcement, it’s that they’re entirely inconsistent in terms of release dates. And, for that matter...
Whoopsies. Counting chickens before they hatch.
Whatever the reason, I'm glad it happened I guess... Pandora ended up being a much better setting for a theme park land than Star Wars. I mean, Beastly Kingdom would've been cool. But I guess we need to be realistic that Disney will only build IP lands at this point - and we just hope they turn out as good as possible.
FettFan
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FettFan
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The Christmas overlay last year was allegedly a test for a big change in the future.
So who knows....maybe it will become Tomorrowland Electric Speedway, Presented By Tesla
Such a change would make sense given the proximity to the Tron Power Cycle Surge Protector Thingamajigger.
Club Cooloholic
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Are the overlays only in effect for the xmas parties or are they on on regular nights?
That's pretty cool. I still would have no problem with the removal of them. Or maybe make it indoors and theme it to Sugar Rush?
It's easy to overlook because Avatar was a horrible movie and the only reason DisneyCo pounced on it was because JK Rowling shut down their plans for haphazardly tossing Harry Potter into the Magic Kingdom.
They needed a quick and popular cash cow to compete with the boy wizard, and James Cameron was like "Hey, I've got this franchise I'm starting! The first movie made TWO BILLION DOLLARS! We can work together!"
And then this happened:
Untangling James Cameron’s Ever-Shifting ‘Avatar’ Release Dates
The four upcoming sequels to James Cameron's 'Avatar' have been pushed back once again. If there’s one thing that’s been entirely consistent about the 'Avatar' follow-ups since their initial announcement, it’s that they’re entirely inconsistent in terms of release dates. And, for that matter...
Whoopsies. Counting chickens before they hatch.
That's a great video. I remember when I first heard about Avatar coming to Disney I was completely shocked. I saw the movie once and thought it was ok. I have come to love the land and movie. The choice is still kinda crazy
HongKongFooy
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Controversial:
Tower of Terror should not have been designed with doors allowing riders to see outside during the up and down sequence.
We are abruptly taken out of the Tower of Terror story and into an irrelevancy: the rest of the themepark.
And then brought back into the story and then once again quickly shown we are not in the story. Are we in a service shaft or are we on one of those ubiquitous and open style drop towers we find at every 6 Flags?
(according to the ride it's a stormy, dark evening........opening the doors at 1 pm shows not only the rest of Studios but often blazing daylight)
I know why designers did it. It's obvious but it would have been a more saturating experience if we would have been completly enclosed in that shaft.
Tower of Terror should not have been designed with doors allowing riders to see outside during the up and down sequence.
We are abruptly taken out of the Tower of Terror story and into an irrelevancy: the rest of the themepark.
And then brought back into the story and then once again quickly shown we are not in the story. Are we in a service shaft or are we on one of those ubiquitous and open style drop towers we find at every 6 Flags?
(according to the ride it's a stormy, dark evening........opening the doors at 1 pm shows not only the rest of Studios but often blazing daylight)
I know why designers did it. It's obvious but it would have been a more saturating experience if we would have been completly enclosed in that shaft.
PiratesMansion
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But this begs the question: are you taken out of Splash Mountain because you can see the rest of the park on the big drop?
HongKongFooy
Well-Known Member
Well yes, but to a much smaller degree than ToT. Splash Mnt. is a mix of indoor and outdoor water traveling so the outdoor plunge/climax is just following what we have been doing throughout the ride.
bryanfze55
Well-Known Member
This has actually always bothered me. One reason I think Mission Breakout may actually be a better ride, even if the theming is inferior. While you do see the park once during that ride, it doesn't detract from the experience as much. It does in Tower of Terror unless you ride at night.
Sirwalterraleigh
Premium Member
Here’s a current one...when Disney parks reopen they’ll either be:
1. So limited they’ll be a huge ripoff and suck
2. Dangerous...and people will love it
1. So limited they’ll be a huge ripoff and suck
2. Dangerous...and people will love it
bryanfze55
Well-Known Member
An ideal situation would be, for the first month or two (or three), only open to APs, DVC, and Florida locals offering them heavily discounted tickets. That way, the only people going to the parks will be people who don't care that much that all of the shows, half of the restaurants, and many of the rides are down - they can go again whenever. And capacity will be inherently limited.
I don't think it's morally right to have a family pay well into the four figures (or more) for their "once-in-a-lifetime" vacation and provide such a limited experience.