jt04
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And it would really go with the décor of Yesterland.
It had a good run but it is time for something new.
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And it would really go with the décor of Yesterland.
It had a good run but it is time for something new.
Alien is nearly 34 years old though (1979)... Raiders of the Lost Ark is the latest film featured (according to Wikipedia) and that is still 32 years old (1981)...
Funmeister
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My point exactly! Thanks.
What are you going to replace the rides with though?
If you go for the Top 12 (the number of main scenes in TGMR) Grossing Films/Franchises (not bothering to adjust for inflation so you only get "modern" films), and you get...
Avatar
Titanic
Marvel Cinematic Universe
Harry Potter
Transformers
Lord of the Rings/The Hobbit
James Bond
Batman/Dark Knight
Pirates of the Caribbean
Toy Story
Star Wars (prequels)
Alice in Wonderland
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The Lion King (would be a replacement for Harry Potter)
Finding Nemo (would be a replacement for Transformers)
...and that gets you through the Top 23 Films
Now, actually, I don't think that that is a bad group of modern (1994-2012) films to base a ride on (not talking about the actual quality of the films themselves), but I would rather it be part of a separate ride
The Great Movie Ride: 1930s-1980s
The Great Movie Ride: 1990s-20XXs
You could have "The Great Movie Ride" and "The Great Movie Franchise Ride", but you have Indiana Jones and Alien in the current Great Movie Ride
Taylor
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Sure GMR could use an added scene or two and a really good cleaning. But a full refurb of GMR is way down the list of what's needed for DHS
jt04
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See post #12 in this thread. Basically a history of film. Needs to have the emotional impact of the GMR finale and then some. I'd spare no expense to get it right. Within reason. Then remove the BAH for the premiere.
imagination30
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i say bring back the old studios , like when they had the back lot tour which was worth something , and all the sound stages ....
jt04
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I guess some are missing my point. I want the ride gutted and the building repurposed.
MickeyPeace
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TDO needs to pick a park and build an attraction that knocks it out of the park, ala RSR, ToT or Potter.
Build an original attraction with that level of detail and money spent, everybody wins.
Build an original attraction with that level of detail and money spent, everybody wins.
Taylor
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I got your point I just disagree with it. GMR is an amazing concept that needs to be kept
Calvin Coolidge
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I just really, really don't understand all this clamoring to replace the heart and soul of the park with another Pixar ride and a 3D movie
jt04
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It puts me to sleep. Except the Wizard of Oz deal which causes me to want to bolt for the exits. I love the finale though. Touching and humorous film about film. No animatronics needed.
MerlinTheGoat
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I completely agree. Tech updates and cleaning are great and very welcome. Maybe even some different show scenes wouldn't be a bad idea if done with tender loving care. But gutting the ride and removing any semblance of set pieces and animatronics to replace them with video screens (no matter how elaborate they are) is a horrible idea. An incredibly stupid one that would be a massive step down to what is currently there.
jt04
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Just one screen in a well appointed theater. See France in WS.
An awesome film about film would serve the subject matter better. IMO.
Taylor
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A movie about movies is better than physically riding thourgh them? I don't understand the logic in that
MaryJaneP
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Is "Alien" considered a classic movie?
FrankLapidus
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There is none. Freshen up the ride by all means but there is absolutely no need to get rid of it altogether.
jt04
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Essentially that is what the finale is and that is the most impactful portion of the ride. I don't hate the ride, I just think it moves too slow and rates very poor for re-rideability.
The selection of movies will always be narrow by nature of the ride system.Much rather see a film/theater as mentioned and expanded Pixar Place state-of-the-art attraction. Or some other attraction, perhaps Star Wars related.
jt04
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Greatest sci-fi movie ever. Yeah, I'd say classic. It was radical in its day.
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