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Ah, thanks. I didn't know that RnR qualified as an IP. Who owns it? Aerosmith? Regardless, I don't think I'd be too disappointed to see it go if it did.

If the FOX purchase goes through, is it true that TOT will be the last non-Disney IP attraction in the park?

If it were just from Irma, the water wouldn't be flowing straight down based on the sediment trail (because of the winds). This mess took a couple of seasons to create.

I think the Tokyo Tower's appeal lies almost entirely in its pre-show.

I understand what you mean. But Space Mountain being a capital "weenie" on the edge of the park, greatly contributed to the guest experience outside of the park. For example: As they approach the park for the first time on the monorail, SM makes a very dramatic and beautiful first impression...

That pic of AA looks like very unintentional water damage; though possibly just the paint. Regardless, they not only need to repaint or replace the shingles. But they also need to route that drainage somewhere else.

Despite whatever they do to the Tron showbuilding, they are killing the forced-perspective effect of Space Mountain. It's going to look very small now. Not much of a mountain anymore.

One of the things that give America its distinct character is that we will never EVER agree on what should be included in a show like this. The Imagineers found this out in the late '70s. It's an impossible task. The show can't last an egregious amount of time. So it has to be distilled to...

I was trying to clarify why the previous poster had said that it wasn't happening. I thought he was referring to the video. I wasn't trying to contradict the point that it was happening in other instances.

That's an excellent sentiment. And, of course, there are people like us who enjoy ride stops, so that's a win-win-win.

As he's rotating the wheelchair mechanism, you can hear and see the ride stop.

What your idea made me think of is "dynamic projection maps." Using a combination of cameras and possible sonar and easily available open-source image recognition software, they could scan the interior of the drop shafts and build the distortion map they use to modify images and video just...

Does anyone else think that the ending needs help in general? The film is one thing. But what I'm referring to is immediately after that. The torch comes up, Ben and Mark do their thing. And when they're done. They just stand there. The programmers have the bots actually chit chat with...

Without a doubt my absolute favorite Martin video. The best part, IMO, is the detail on the "war wagon." The Alcorn book is fantastic. But it is so much easier to understand when you can see it in action. I used to think that the wagon had to back up once in the show because the centennial...

With respect, If you've never heard anyone question it, you should understand that this questioning could still be happening elsewhere in someone else's experience. I have enjoyed your posts in the past. But I don't think you would appreciate it if someone dismissed your contribution to the...

I like the idea of the Twilight Zone IP. I don't think it is used particularly well in this implementation. A lot of the popular Twilight Zone episodes dealt with a surprise, twist or other inverted expectation. That was really the show's "gimmick." Far from being a twist, the elevator...

IMO, Mystic Manor would be a terrific addition to MK Adventureland. It really is the only thing released recently (along with Shanghai Pirates) that has reassured me that Imagineering is still a creative force in the parks rather than an adjunct to marketing. And as a new, fresh IP, Mystic...

Your video on the American Adventure is by far my favorite of your collection. But I wanted to ask you if any videos exist that show more of the show downstairs? Regardless, thank you very much for the incredible video. (My favorite part was the graphic that describes the carriage's progress...

I created a thread in the wdw secrets forum regarding technical detail on wire guided ride systems. I wouldn't be surprised if you never visited that forum. So I thought I might invite you to have a look at the thread. If you have any relevant information or corrections, I would sincerely...

Does anyone have any technical detail on these systems used at UOE, GMR, and TOT? I believe the wire creates a flux (magnetic) field that the vehicles use an array of linear magnetic sensors to determine the heading of the vehicle. But what I don't understand is how bidirectional information...