Voyage of the Little Mermaid is done, won't reopen with the parks.

[FettFan]

A ride that's essentially completely empty on the inside. Exists through projections/screens so that they could retheme it to something new every few years without having to do any construction work.

oh. A Universal ride.

 

[FettFan]

The Universal Studios option of Disney.

Lol read my mind.

 

[UNCgolf]

oh. A Universal ride.

Even worse, really, if I understand it correctly.

The Universal rides at least have motion simulation etc. tied in to what's happening on the screens. I don't think this would; I think it would be more like a dark ride on a track that just goes through screens and projections. Not 100% sure about that though.

 

[FettFan]

Even worse, really, if I understand it correctly.

The Universal rides at least have motion simulation etc. tied in to what's happening on the screens. I don't think this would; I think it would be more like a dark ride on a track that just goes through screens and projections. Not 100% sure about that though.

so it would be like getting on a Doombuggy on the Haunted Mansion...but then whipping out your phone and watching it on YouTube instead.

 

[doctornick]

To add to that list, Disneyland's Dumbo and Astro Orbiters have both moved within Disneyland (from their original locations) and Flik's Flyers was moved (and rethemed) within DCA.

And Dumbo in MK was moved within the park.

 

[UNCgolf]

so it would be like getting on a Doombuggy on the Haunted Mansion...but then whipping out your phone and watching it on YouTube instead.

That's pretty much my understanding! @marni1971 could probably correct me if I'm wrong though.

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

It will be very interesting to see where this goes...

 

[doctornick]

That's pretty much my understanding! @marni1971 could probably correct me if I'm wrong though.

I was under the impression that it wouldn't be just projections, but some scenery and physical props as well but that projections would be used for the "action". Also, it would be a trackless ride so there's the potential to have the vehicles do more varied things than just move from scene to scene in a line.

 

[UNCgolf]

I was under the impression that it wouldn't be just projections, but some scenery and physical props as well but that projections would be used for the "action". Also, it would be a trackless ride so there's the potential to have the vehicles do more varied things than just move from scene to scene in a line.

I think I remember hearing trackless too actually. And while there definitely could be some scenery and physical props, I'm pretty sure they would be kept to a minimum because otherwise it defeats the purpose of being able to quickly shift it to a new theme without any significant downtime.

I'm sure some would exist though; I don't think it would be 100% screens/projections with absolutely nothing else.

 

[MaximumEd]

Oh, so like MMRR?

 

[Disneydreamer23]

Love this show - but , it is older and it would be nice to get something new in its place!

 

[EagleScout610]

A ride that's essentially completely empty on the inside. Exists through projections/screens so that they could retheme it to something new every few years without having to do any construction work.

I kinda wonder if MMRR could be considered a "black box" (just swap out the AAs/front sign).

 

[Polkadotdress]

A ride that's essentially completely empty on the inside. Exists through projections/screens so that they could retheme it to something new every few years without having to do any construction work.

I think “black box” in this context means “black box theater”, which is essentially an empty theater space that can be repurposed as needed. Many high schools have “black box” theaters.

there isn’t enough space for an entire attraction within the footprint in the theater, even if the space behind it were included.

 

[UNCgolf]

I think “black box” in this context means “black box theater”, which is essentially an empty theater space that can be repurposed as needed. Many high schools have “black box” theaters.

there isn’t enough space for an entire attraction within the footprint in the theater, even if the space behind it were included.

No, it's planned to be a ride, not a theater.

 

[peter11435]

I think “black box” in this context means “black box theater”, which is essentially an empty theater space that can be repurposed as needed. Many high schools have “black box” theaters.

there isn’t enough space for an entire attraction within the footprint in the theater, even if the space behind it were included.

It’s a ride and there is plenty of space

 

[UNCgolf]

Oh, so like MMRR?

I kinda wonder if MMRR could be considered a "black box" (just swap out the AAs/front sign).

Hah, I was expecting someone to say this! It is kind of similar, but I think MMRR has far more going on than is easily visible at a glance, like the whole scene change from the boiler room to the garden. That isn't just a projection change; there's a lot of moving parts involved.

 

[MaximumEd]

Hah, I was expecting someone to say this! It is kind of similar, but I think MMRR has far more going on than is easily visible at a glance, like the whole scene change from the boiler room to the garden. That isn't just a projection change; there's a lot of moving parts involved.

I know, I know. Still bitter over that GMR thing.

 

[UNCgolf]

I know, I know. Still bitter over that GMR thing.

I get it. I think MMRR looks like a very good, fun ride -- but it doesn't look as good as GMR and it should have gone elsewhere in the park.

Also not a fan of the Mickey etc. style they used, but c'est la vie.

 

[peter11435]

I get it. I think MMRR looks like a very good, fun ride -- but it doesn't look as good as GMR and it should have gone elsewhere in the park.

Also not a fan of the Mickey etc. style they used, but c'est la vie.

I would say it’s a better ride than GMR but both could and should have existed.

 

[UNCgolf]

I would say it’s a better ride than GMR but both could and should have existed.

It's still baffling that they decided to build a totally new, original ride in a park that desperately needs attractions... and decided to replace the old centerpiece attraction with it instead of actually increasing capacity.