twilight mitsuk
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they did for the riverboat
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DHS Disney Confirms Muppets Take Over Rock 'n' Roller Coaster at Hollywood Studios
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Alot easier to hand out 100+ wristbands for the riverboat or the 500ish for Muppets than the 14 for a Rock N Rollercoaster limo.
Biff215
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That part is true but the coaster itself isn’t going anywhere. Are there that many people upset about Aerosmith leaving?
Epcot82Guy
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I think there is. Disney Parks are nostalgia places. It's less about Aerosmith and more about the experience and the memories tied to it. I will greatly miss it, as it was one of the more genuine thrills I had at WDW in the early 2000s. And, that thrill of the Aerosmith track playing as you walk into the pre-show and then the music on the ride are anchored. The new experience may likely be great. But, unlike films where you can go back and watch the original - physical experiences are gone forever. So, TLDR - yes. I think it may be more than you think, even if it's not the majority.
Rhinocerous
Premium Member
I was going to say something about Aerosmith going away being equivalent to Armageddon, and how I Don't Wanna Miss a Thing, but obvious joke is obvious.
For something that actually contributes to the conversation, they could distribute bands for the final ride with each song. That would bump the count up a bit.
For something that actually contributes to the conversation, they could distribute bands for the final ride with each song. That would bump the count up a bit.
TheMaxRebo
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Or maybe for the last pre-show room # of people even if not guaranteed actual last ride, it would be the last "group" of people to experience it
Or maybe play the "Secret" soundtrack that's used as backup in case of an audio malfunction to make the last ride special like "Hey we got the secret song send off!"
AidenRodriguez731
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There are people nostalgic for Lightning Mcqueen Racing Academy & Launch Bay online. We can't be held down by nostalgia forever atleast that's my personal opinion. I love my favorite Disney attractions and I would be sad at first if/when they close, but I was able to enjoy them. I got to be one of the lucky few people in all of history to ride this ride.
That's my take on it anyway.
DisneyCane
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They should do an event and have Aerosmith ride the last train. They could ride off into the sunset (strip).
DisDude33
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Considering the warnings for people with heart and back issues I’m not sure any of those guys can ride a rollercoaster anymore.
Don't worry, they've got Nine Lives, I'm sure they'll be F.I.N.E
DisneyCane
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I guess Joey Kramer can't join them but he hasn't performed in a few years due to back problems. Especially considering their past as the "toxic twins," Tyler and Perry are in pretty amazing shape for their age.
As I've said much earlier in this thread and others, they kind of have to change the theme. Aerosmith was on their farewell tour when Steven Tyler had vocal chord issues and can't tour anymore. There is talk that they might do one final show (although given what happened to Ozzy 2 weeks after his I'm not sure I'd do a final show).
A theme of speeding across town to see a band in concert that doesn't have concerts anymore doesn't make much thematic sense. At a very minimum they'd have to change the pre-show to some kind of time travel back to see them in 1997 or something.
I don't really get the choice of changing the theme of thrilling rollercoaster to The Muppets of all things. I would think the key demographic for The Muppets is mostly too small to be allowed to ride. With all of the IP Disney owns I would think they could have come up with a better fit for the ride.
Smoky
Active Member
Dream On if you think this was a good pun.
I don't think anyone would disagree Aerosmith was headed to needing to be replaced, if not there already.
DisneyCane
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Joey Kramer hasn't played drums for them for a few years due to back issues and he's in the studio greeting you.
flynnibus
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I bet we get the same video wall for the highly interactive stuff we expect from the muppets combined with limited stuff in the foreground that could be animated less or isn't as high energy. Imagine for instance, seeing the shrimp or prawn that react to the narrative.. or maybe the chickens appearing to chime in.. Instead of being the center of attention they are the extra pieces that add to the set and can be animated, without needing to be high tech AAs that can't move like we'd expect an animated animal to move while playing drums, etc.
twilight mitsuk
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https://www.businessinsider.com/stretch-limo-death-suv-black-car-uber-lyft-sprinter-2024-9
plus the decline of the stretch limo
Basil of Baker Street
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You mean too old to ride. Muppet fandom is aging just like Aerosmith. The Muppet overlay is to appease a small but dedicated and vocal fan base. I don't have problem with the Muppets, but I also don't believe it's a popular as some want you to think it is. If given a overlay choice by Disney fans, Muppets would be pretty far down on the list. This was a cheap out by Disney for closing MV3D. All my opinion of course.
TrainsOfDisney
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there’s no need to appease fans - Disney has been needing to change out Aerosmith for a bit. Mayhem is a Disney+ IP. What other options were legit considered? The Camp rock n roller coaster? Idk.
Kermit the Frog is one of the most recognizable IP characters in the world. The Muppets as a whole (including Sesame Street I think? So it gets complicated) is one of the most successful franchises out there.
So popular based on what?