3 month Big Thunder rehab starting August 24th

[lnsemsf]

Was just reading on the Disneyworld.com site "Big Thunder Mountain will be closed for refurbishment August 24, 2003 - November 19, 2003. " I didn't see dates posted here anywhere so just wanted to give people a heads up.

 

[djmatthews]

Thats a quite a long time for rehab, what exectly will they do to the ride?

 

[Lee]

All I have heard about is extensive work on the queue.
That does sound like a long time.

 

[GaryT977]

Jeez - What's OPEN this fall?

 

[WDWFREAK53]

Originally posted by GaryT977
Jeez - What's OPEN this fall?

Grrrr...I can name one...but the minute I say it...a dumb song will get stuck in my head....

It's a Small World












after all...it's a small world after all...it's a small world after all it's a small small wo...AHHHHHH

 

[Katherine]

Originally posted by GaryT977
Jeez - What's OPEN this fall?

The animation Studios is going down to in that time from sept 1-oct 31. I hope some good things come from all these rehabs.

 

[RogueHabit]

Originally posted by GaryT977
Jeez - What's OPEN this fall?

Well the ToT and RnRC rehabs that were rumoured have not been posted up by Disney and Guest Services say they aren't scheduled.

 

[civileng68]

que

first off, they will be adding air conditioning to the que.

the BTMR has to be the worst que in WDW. It is so tight and sooooo much longer than it looks.

This would be a great ride to have a themed que. The ride is wonderful but many people don't realize how anticlimactic the que makes it. A Que could build a story to the ride instead of just getting on and going.

I don't think they'll be making any major structural changes but, I wish they would to the que.

I think the most important thing they're doing is adding A/C.

 

[mac388]

Thank you so much for posting this!! My family and I will be there from the 23rd-31 of August, so now we have a plan of action to get there to BTM (my dad's favorite attraction) the day we arrive.:sohappy:

 

[GaryT977]

Originally posted by WDWFREAK53
It's a Small World

LOL!

I say they should rehab that one too! All new AA! Make the evil ones not quite so evil! Put those doll protectors out of business! I like using exclamation points!!!!!!

 

[GaryT977]

Re: que

Originally posted by civileng68
the BTMR has to be the worst que in WDW. It is so tight and sooooo much longer than it looks.

Especially if you get caught out in the open part in the sun. And you're right about the theming. Certainly not on par with Splash Mountain.

 

[Kristy]

Originally posted by Katherine
The animation Studios is going down to in that time from sept 1-oct 31. I hope some good things come from all these rehabs.

Actually, I just read on disneyworld.com that the Magic of Disney Animation in MGM is scheduled to be closed from September 14 - November 17th.

...My first post !

 

[Figment1986]

I think they are dping the right thing by adding air condtion and posible better themeing

Originally posted by WDWFREAK53
Grrrr...I can name one...but the minute I say it...a dumb song will get stuck in my head....

It's a Small World


after all...it's a small world after all...it's a small world after all it's a small small wo...AHHHHHH

(This persion in now in trouble with the IASW song detectors, i have sent them......

 

[JTFerret]

Welcome to the boards Kristy!

Have fun posting!:sohappy:

 

[wizard12]

I'm glad they're fixing the queue. It was so boring and long. Other than the water fountain and watching all these people on the ride, nothing but waiting. It was long and boring so I'm glad they're fixing it.

 

[Mission: SPACE]

Re: que

Originally posted by civileng68
first off, they will be adding air conditioning to the que.

the BTMR has to be the worst que in WDW. It is so tight and sooooo much longer than it looks.

This would be a great ride to have a themed que. The ride is wonderful but many people don't realize how anticlimactic the que makes it. A Que could build a story to the ride instead of just getting on and going.

I don't think they'll be making any major structural changes but, I wish they would to the que.

I think the most important thing they're doing is adding A/C.

That's kinda odd, because I did E-Rides last Friday night and was just thinking to myself that BTMRR was one ride that didn't have A/C... I guess I've never really thought about it before, but I was looking at how they have bars where windows should go... gives the effect of windows...


That Keys to the Kingdom tour really helps you pick up on the little stuff... :sohappy: :sohappy: :sohappy: (Thanks Brick!!!)

 

[EpcoTim]

Re: que

Originally posted by civileng68
first off, they will be adding air conditioning to the que.

the BTMR has to be the worst que in WDW. It is so tight and sooooo much longer than it looks.

This would be a great ride to have a themed que. The ride is wonderful but many people don't realize how anticlimactic the que makes it. A Que could build a story to the ride instead of just getting on and going.

I don't think they'll be making any major structural changes but, I wish they would to the que.

I think the most important thing they're doing is adding A/C.

Your nuts. And no, you cant have my fast pass.

How is the que anticlimatic? Your going on a run away mine car, and the que is going through an old mining/western building? The anticlimatic part comes when you have to get off the ride, not in the que. So its a long que, that ride draws crowds, it needs one. And how are they going to AC a completely open que? Thats a waste of energy, and blocking up the windows will take away from the ride. The refurb will most likely be a paint and track fix, but i could be wrong.