TalkingHead
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Same here. I don't know what the specific ride system is. We'll see what it is when it opens, but if it's at all similar, you can bet some guests will say it's "like that hang-glider ride at Epcot."
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Same here. I don't know what the specific ride system is. We'll see what it is when it opens, but if it's at all similar, you can bet some guests will say it's "like that hang-glider ride at Epcot."
TalkingHead
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The bigger point remains. If Avatar is being asked to move the needle on resort attendance...well, I bet some of the management team have had flashbacks to Timekeeper: "The pants are full!"
(Shame that for all the fan-love of old attractions, Timekeeper gets so little attention. It's the kind of entertainment that's so thoroughly lacking in modern-day WDW's attraction lineup, but I digress...)
Monorail_Orange
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I agree, even if it is a new ride system, if the result is a similar experience, perception from the guests would still be that it's the latest and greatest version of Soarin'. But here's to hoping Andrew's on to something and this will be noticeably new and different in great ways.
Monorail_Orange
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Gotta keep that digression going for the love of Timekeeper: "I got him on the train, I didn't say inside. Picky, picky."
betty rose
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I'm hoping for that too. At this point, I'll be grateful for anything. Well, not really, don't like the mall, named Disney Springs. I do want to try the restaurants. Back to original post. Sorry.
bcoachable
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I'm so happy to hear that. I have gone since the beginning, and own DVC, they started cutting after we bought in. So much was promised and so little was delivered. Do I love Disney, yes.....but I don't stay in the parks like I used to. We are going to eat at City Walk this year. My first time over to the dark side.
If you go to Magarativille- do not hesitate.... order the nachos. But you better bring three friends...
bcoachable
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Since this thread has now moved to Avatar..
Can anyone confirm or deny the rumor that the Avatar boat ride system is similar to the Shanghai POC boat ride system?
Can anyone confirm or deny the rumor that the Avatar boat ride system is similar to the Shanghai POC boat ride system?
betty rose
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That's on the list margarita's are my all time favorite drink. I hope they can make a real drink, not like Disney's kiddie ones!
zakattack99
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- In the Parks
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I mean I hope the offerings are good but they are not anything to celebrate. Most of it is Meh. I mean I enjoy these things to but compared to the Jones down the street they are very behind. It's more of they have nothing to get Guests in, nice changes for those who are already booked but I don't think anyone is going to plan a trip now due to the new stage show.
doctornick
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The construction photos did show a trough (leading to a maintenance bay) that could be consistent with the ride system for Shanghai's POTC.
Mike S
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Regarding Flight of Passage, if @Disneyhead'71 is excited for it and he's one of Disney's biggest critics I'm willing to wait till I actually ride it.
To @LuvtheGoof, yes long timelines aren't new, but it sure doesn't feel as long when there's multiple things setup to open in relatively quick succession. Just look at what else opened around the time of Everest. Also look at Universal.
To @LuvtheGoof, yes long timelines aren't new, but it sure doesn't feel as long when there's multiple things setup to open in relatively quick succession. Just look at what else opened around the time of Everest. Also look at Universal.
rd805
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Avatar started construction in January 2014, so only a bit over 3 years. Estimates on SWL for DL is less than 3 years from start to finish, and there is only speculation as to when the DHS version will be done. In case you didn't know, but the last what you call E-Ticket, Expedition Everest - took 6 years for planning and construction, so long timelines are nothing new. NO ONE knows for sure exactly how long the current projects are going to take to complete.
Avatar was announced in 2011.... I bash because it took 3 years before construction even started, and then 3 years to actually build it!
Avatar was announced in 2011.... I bash because it took 3 years before construction even started, and then 3 years to actually build it!
seabreezept813
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I am not surprised by this at all. I was having a conversation with some coworkers who enjoy Disney vacations. We all agreed that it's just too overpriced for families.
We had a small vaca budget this year and are opting to do a quick beach trip to Fort Lauderdale. If we had really wanted to stretch it, we could have done Disney, but we feel outpriced. I had never before considered going to Florida without seeing Disney, but sadly my family just can't justify it. Instead we'll save for a few years so we can do a proper Orlando trip and venture outside Disney, especially to Harry Potter world. So Disney won't be having our $$ for a few years now.
No Name
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I would not call it weird. It's easy to understand (not agree with, but understand), and has nothing to do with size of the land or ability of management to use the space effectively.
In Disneyland, this was not added as part of any Fantasyland expansion. There was no justification for getting rid of a ride. If they did, they would've not only ticked off many fans, but also gotten a lot of negative attention from the news. It would've been bad.
In WDW, and I'm sure you know this... Snow White's Scary Adventures wasn't supposed to close. A meet and greet village was supposed to have been built on the 20K site (where SDMT is now). With the addition of The Little Mermaid ride, Fantasyland would've lost nothing, and instead gained a meet and greet and one ride, and more. However, some smart guy convinced the exec in charge (I think it was Staggs fresh in his new seat) to change the plans and have SDMT built where the m&g was going to go. SDMT only got approved and added to the plans under the condition that SWSA would close. No net gain or loss of rides there. I would've liked if both could've coexisted, especially because SWSA would've been a better option to convert to a Frozen ride. But in the end, MK's fantasyland did not lose a ride, it actually gained one and that's what justified SWSA's closure.
What I'm trying to point out is that the issue does not have anything to do with space. It has everything to do with money. The m&g could've been built somewhere else, they have the room. But SWSA was gutted primarily to save on operational costs. It also has to do with Disney's perception of DL fans vs. WDW fans, and the fact that the execs do care more about Disneyland since they live next door. But it is absolutely not an issue of finding space, and it's not weird. It's just unfortunate.
betty rose
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We are going to the DVC, but will eat in the room, and go to Universal for meals. Disney is charging crazy prices.
Monorail_Orange
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For less quality than ever, according to recent reports.
GiveMeTheMusic
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It's the same ride system.
Mike S
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Rivers of Light and Star Wars are what I'm looking forward to the most. The Tree of Life Awakenings and Night Safaris will be cool too but that's pretty much it as far as my excitement for "Summer Awakens." Never really cared for the Castle shows. Best thing about those is a little less people in line so I guess a new one will help with thatToo each their own...Like I said, I don't cream myself over new rides. I'm fine with these low key entertainment enhances because they're desperately needed. I'll continue to be optimistic...
