“Something major” coming to DHS???

[Sirwalterraleigh]

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…come on

So Villains is off the table? So sad if true. Why did I expect better of Disney?

Exactly zero tangible grounds that it was ever “on” the table

Because they haven’t yet based a land around a Disney Channel series of films?

One a decade old? Prolly not.

But does this mean high school musical land is still a possibility?

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

There are still walk-on rides at EPCOT. If FEA were still the Maelstrom (or something different of about the same level with a strict Norway focus), it would not draw the wait times of FEA even with today's crowds.

It wouldn’t have as many - for sure - but the line problem also means it inflates not in demand rides.

Is ratatouille a 90 minute wait caliber ride? No
Test track sure as hell isn’t one…

…and yet…

 

[James Alucobond]

It wouldn’t have as many - for sure - but the line problem also means it inflates not in demand rides.

Is ratatouille a 90 minute wait caliber ride? No
Test track sure as hell isn’t one…

…and yet…

I ... didn't say any of this wasn't the case. I just said that they're not reverting FEA to a ride (or thematic style of ride) that had significantly less demand even adjusted for ops differences.

 

[UNCgolf]

No it wouldn’t.

They almost certainly would, even though it probably wouldn't happen quickly.

It would be a redundant attraction with very little demand.

 

[Disgruntled Walt]

Maelstrom ALWAYS had a long wait. Every time I was there. I never once walked on, unless I had a Fastpass. But the rest of my family hated it, so we very rarely rode.

 

[mickEblu]

They almost certainly would, even though it probably wouldn't happen quickly.

It would be a redundant attraction with very little demand.

So you think if they brought Frozen Journey to DLR they would “have to” get rid of FEA at Epcot? Or do you mean if they brought FJ to WDW which would never happen as FEA already exists. You said “US parks” but regardless there is no scenario where I can see FJ going to Disney World.

 

[Chef idea Mickey`=]

So you think if they brought Frozen Journey to DLR they would “have to” get rid of FEA at Epcot? Or do you mean if they brought FJ to WDW which would never happen as FEA already exists. You said “US parks” but regardless there is no scenario where I can see FJ going to Disney World.

I do not see FJ happening, unless it's like FEA but modified so it's a bit different but definitely not exact as Japan. If any ride comes to DLR, they will not remove the one at WDW. Both coasts need a Frozen ride.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

I ... didn't say any of this wasn't the case. I just said that they're not reverting FEA to a ride (or thematic style of ride) that had significantly less demand even adjusted for ops differences.

Of course they’re not.

But the original sin still remains: it should never have been put there.

Two other parks for that.

And now we look forward to more cartoon rides in the showcase…which isn’t what it should be.

The good news is they’re likely never to do anything…so at least the damage is “contained”…so to speak

 

[James Alucobond]

Maelstrom ALWAYS had a long wait. Every time I was there. I never once walked on, unless I had a Fastpass. But the rest of my family hated it, so we very rarely rode.

In the 90s, I vividly recall riding it, noping out of the educational video at the end by gunning for the exit doors before they shut, and then hopping back into a barely-there queue many times in a row.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

In the 90s, I vividly recall riding it, noping out of the educational video at the end by gunning for the exit doors before they shut, and then hopping back into a barely-there queue many times in a row.

Maelstrom often had a 45 minute wait through the early 00s.

But not always. But as I said earlier: there were slow days where NOTHING had a wait. And those days were glorious. And they don’t allow them anymore. Sad really

These pathways in recent weeks/months/year are ghost towns…and they’re showing 90 minute waits.

You do the math

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

I do not see FJ happening, unless it's like FEA but modified so it's a bit different but definitely not exact as Japan. If any ride comes to DLR, they will not remove the one at WDW. Both coasts need a Frozen ride.

Nah…they really don’t. As you’ll see when the 4 sequels creative Bob thinks is a good idea roll out

 

[Disgruntled Walt]

In the 90s, I vividly recall riding it, noping out of the educational video at the end by gunning for the exit doors before they shut, and then hopping back into a barely-there queue many times in a row.

Those must have have been nice times. From 2002-2011, every trip I took it was at least 45 minutes, at least on the days we were at Epcot.

 

[doctornick]

Maelstrom ALWAYS had a long wait. Every time I was there. I never once walked on, unless I had a Fastpass. But the rest of my family hated it, so we very rarely rode.

Yeah, the "Maelstrom often was a walk on" concept is bizarre. Outside of select circumstances (maybe right at opening of WS or at park closing when the fireworks were going) the ride was never anywhere near a "walk on". 30-45 minutes waits were pretty typical during regular days and it certainly got 60 minute waits when the park was busy.

Did it get the same waits as FEA does? Nope, certainly not. But there's a huge gap between the long waits of FEA and no line at all.

 

[UNCgolf]

So you think if they brought Frozen Journey to DLR they would “have to” get rid of FEA at Epcot? Or do you mean if they brought FJ to WDW which would never happen as FEA already exists. You said “US parks” but regardless there is no scenario where I can see FJ going to Disney World.

Obviously I was talking about WDW, especially considering the post I quoted.

I also agree that Frozen Journey isn't coming to WDW, which I said at some point. I was agreeing that it would be nice if it did solely because it would mean getting FEA out of Norway.

 

[mickEblu]

Obviously I was talking about WDW, especially considering the post I quoted.

I also agree that Frozen Journey isn't coming to WDW, which I said at some point. I was agreeing that it would be nice if it did solely because it would mean getting FEA out of Norway.

Ok you’re all over the place and not making any sense. I’m out.

 

[mattpeto]

Obviously I was talking about WDW, especially considering the post I quoted.

I also agree that Frozen Journey isn't coming to WDW, which I said at some point. I was agreeing that it would be nice if it did solely because it would mean getting FEA out of Norway.

I don’t think it’s impossible for FJ to end up at beyond BTM.

 

["El Gran Magnifico"]

So you think if they brought Frozen Journey to DLR they would “have to” get rid of FEA at Epcot?

Careful what you wish for.

They’d probably re-theme the Epcot ride to an Olaf boat ride and then they’d just shoehorn FEA into another re-theme at a different park. Then there would be two of them.

 

[JoeCamel]

Yeah, the "Maelstrom often was a walk on" concept is bizarre. Outside of select circumstances (maybe right at opening of WS or at park closing when the fireworks were going) the ride was never anywhere near a "walk on". 30-45 minutes waits were pretty typical during regular days and it certainly got 60 minute waits when the park was busy.

Did it get the same waits as FEA does? Nope, certainly not. But there's a huge gap between the long waits of FEA and no line at all.

There was a reason it had FP machines

 

[mickEblu]

Careful what you wish for.

They’d probably re-theme the Epcot ride to an Olaf boat ride and then they’d just shoehorn FEA into another re-theme at a different park. Then there would be two of them.

I didn’t wish for anything.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

I don’t think it’s impossible for FJ to end up at beyond BTM.

If the restriction with OLC is the same as it is with chairman mao…then they can’t even break ground for 5 years right now…

So we can all meet and ride it in 2034 right after we get an artificial hip!!

Yay, magic!!!