20,000 Demolition Coming April 19, 2004

marni1971 · Apr 20, 2004

Get a crane and undo the bolts... and an absailer to remove the stars on SE!!

Or just a big wrecking ball since they were so careful with Horizons (sarc) (RIP) :fork:

mkt · Apr 20, 2004

well... I wanted to go to MK today to see what was going on.. but lazy lil' me decided it's better to go tomorrow.. especially since I need to charge all my camera batteries

TravisMT81 · Apr 20, 2004

I went yesterday 4/19 and they hadn't started yet but that was around 1:30 I went over to the lagoon.

space42 · Apr 20, 2004

20K Ride Video

For those asking what 20k was like, this site has a nice video and some great pictures.

http://www.20kride.com./home.html

Enjoy!

Dayma · Apr 20, 2004

Thanks for the link Space42. The interviews there were really good.

DarkMeasures · Apr 20, 2004

Nobody has seen anything yet....

I have been at this message board since the 19th waiting (well not really)...

Just A Big Kid · Apr 21, 2004

Wow!!!!! That's an awesome 20k site. Great pictures. Thanks for the link Space42

KimPossible · Apr 21, 2004

I remember 20k more now that i saw that video!!! i remember how ridiculously cheezy it was yet as a 5 yr old i was soooooo scared of it. Kinda makes me remember alien encounter, although that is a ride i was sad to see go unlike 20k...

corran horn · Apr 21, 2004

Originally posted by Lee
Not sure.
It was built to last up to 10 years, which would be around 2009.
However, from what I gather it may not see another year. I'll try to nail it down better.

It'll be nice when that's removed. Any chance of them removing the Sorceror Mickey hat from MGM?

As for 20K Leagues...I rather enjoyed the lagoon being there. It was a pleasant place to sit by while eating my Monstro pretzel. I hope it's not getting destroyed simply for the sake of another 'meet and greet'.

ToTBellHop · Apr 21, 2004

Originally posted by corran horn
It'll be nice when that's removed. Any chance of them removing the Sorceror Mickey hat from MGM?

As for 20K Leagues...I rather enjoyed the lagoon being there. It was a pleasant place to sit by while eating my Monstro pretzel. I hope it's not getting destroyed simply for the sake of another 'meet and greet'.

The Sorcerer Hat is very popular (far more than the Wand) and the official park icon for the Disney-MGM Studios. So no.

corran horn · Apr 21, 2004

Originally posted by ISTCNavigator57
The Sorcerer Hat is very popular (far more than the Wand) and the official park icon for the Disney-MGM Studios. So no.

I know, just wishful thinking on my part. I really think it stinks out like a sore thumb and messes up the straight shot visual of the Chinese Theatre as you enter MGM.

Shaman · Apr 21, 2004

Originally posted by corran horn
I know, just wishful thinking on my part. I really think it stinks out like a sore thumb and messes up the straight shot visual of the Chinese Theatre as you enter MGM.

I disagree...I like the hat, in fact I think it makes the park more Disneyesque...it sure makes for a nice icon for the Studios (to each his own I guess)...now if they would only replace GMR with a Disney heroes vs. villains ride...that would be great....

Jiko · Apr 21, 2004

Originally posted by corran horn
I know, just wishful thinking on my part. I really think it stinks out like a sore thumb and messes up the straight shot visual of the Chinese Theatre as you enter MGM.

Amen. :sohappy: That's what I call "bad show".

FigmentJedi · Apr 21, 2004

Good thing Captain Nemo moved to Japan, he'd be pretty ed off if he found his lagoon filled in. Then he'd probably destroy us all.:lookaroun

strobe · Apr 21, 2004

This has been needed for a LONG time, it was really an eyesore.

A part of me still hates to hear about the last remnants being removed, because as a kid I used to like this ride so much. But it really WAS dated, and keeping the empty lagoon there for the past 10 years was an incredible waste of prime real estate.

Lets hope for something big and spectacular down the road!

corran horn · Apr 21, 2004

Originally posted by strobe
This has been needed for a LONG time, it was really an eyesore.

I guess I never really considered it an eyesore. To me, something has to be in pretty bad condition to be an eyesore. I'll admit, I don't exactly gaze deep down into the waters lovingly very often, but I never thought the lagoon looked to be in poor condition. If there were huge spires of rusty metal sticking out of it all over that would be a different story.

Tim G · Apr 21, 2004

Originally posted by COProgressFan
The sooner the better to get rid of that tacky wand at Epcot.

I hate to disappoint you, but the wand is going to stay right where it is (for a while longer)

ImagineerFan04 · Apr 21, 2004

Does anybody know whats going on with the lagoon it's been 2 days and i haven't heard anything or seen a progress report. Is the lagoon at least walled off.

Thanks and sorry if i missed something

Sir Hiss527 · Apr 21, 2004

Originally posted by ImagineerFan04
Does anybody know whats going on with the lagoon it's been 2 days and i haven't heard anything or seen a progress report. Is the lagoon at least walled off.

Thanks and sorry if i missed something

no you didn't miss anything ImagineerFan04-

So what's the deal with 20k, I need some gossip to talk about..anything?

boo52 · Apr 22, 2004

The wall around 20k was up as of today, 4/21. The water level though has not changed.

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