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AK Rehab
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General Grizz
New Member
For some reason that's doubtful to me, but quite intriguing to hear about all of these 2004 closures/rehabs:
Wonders of Life
The Living Seas
Food Rocks/The Land?
Backlot Tour
Fantasmic
The Living Seas
It's a Small World (18 Months)
Kali River
Haunted Mansion (Fall rehab for HMH = rumor)
Very, very interesting. . .
Wonders of Life
The Living Seas
Food Rocks/The Land?
Backlot Tour
Fantasmic
The Living Seas
It's a Small World (18 Months)
Kali River
Haunted Mansion (Fall rehab for HMH = rumor)
Very, very interesting. . .
BeachClubVillas
Well-Known Member
An 18 month rehab at Small World??!!!??? What are they going to do to it? They CAN"T change that ride...it's a classic! 
BeachClubVillas
Well-Known Member
Oh good! I got worried there for a minute! Thanks for your quick response. That's still a long rehab though
General Grizz
New Member
The 18 months is pretty necessary, assuming that the rehab crew will work as fast as possible.
From what I hear. . .
This has been mentioned by SEVERAL Cast Members for weeks now, Media Relations, Screamscape, and the Fab. Disney Babe (who is a member on our forum and a poster on jimhillmedia.com). A lot of contacts have been pretty confident.
Don't worry - we won't get rap music. It's probably going to be a great refurbishment, one that was rumored on WDWMagic quite a while ago (MK Classics Refurbishments) that won't take away from the spirit.
From what I hear. . .
- Redo lighting system
- Work on electrical components
- "asbestos abatement"
- Rehab on sets and animatronics
- New audio system
- Roof Repair
- Regular water draining maintenece
- Possibility of a new scene
This has been mentioned by SEVERAL Cast Members for weeks now, Media Relations, Screamscape, and the Fab. Disney Babe (who is a member on our forum and a poster on jimhillmedia.com). A lot of contacts have been pretty confident.
Don't worry - we won't get rap music. It's probably going to be a great refurbishment, one that was rumored on WDWMagic quite a while ago (MK Classics Refurbishments) that won't take away from the spirit.
CTXRover
Well-Known Member
Originally posted by BeachClubVillas
An 18 month rehab at Small World??!!!??? What are they going to do to it? They CAN"T change that ride...it's a classic!
Supposedly, the re-hab will take this long because they want to re-do the lighting in the whole ride. However, this requires the removal of the asbestos-lined ceilings, which must be done with extreme care.
I'm surprised by the number of re-habs going on at once. Its about time in some cases, but yes, I'll be the naysayer here and say it may also be the way they can afford to build all these new things (Everest, Stunt show, Stitch, Soarin', Nemo overlay to LS, etc.) while still making the budgetary/profit margins set by Disney (operate less during the non-busy season). But really I guess the only one that is actually closing without having something done to it is WOL. I wonder though what they can do to Kali in terms of a lenghty rehab. I wonder if, like the backlot tour, it needs to close for a while to allow full access to the Everest site. From what I understand, they are pretty close in some aspects and perhaps construction that will soon occur around the site requires no "civilians" around.
General Grizz
New Member
It would be 2005, and IASW Holiday would take a few months to set up. So I doubt it would happen before 2006 (if ever).
AndyP
Active Member
I never thought the problem with Kali was its length, i always thought it was a little too calm for 'River Rapids.' Apart from its large drop where half the boat gets wet, there is no other real drama that gets you going. And the theming of the ride isn't enough to replace this in my honest opinion. Don't get me wrong i still enjoy the ride and i always get a fastpass, but i'd be a little disappointed waiting in a long line for it, especially if i had previosuly been on Popeye at Islands of Adventure, which most people agree is a much more thrilling ride.
Hopefully they will add a few more water jets to make a bit more water turbulence and perphaps a few more waterfalls half the boat passes through so its a little more random and gives that 'lets ride again' feeling.
Hopefully they will add a few more water jets to make a bit more water turbulence and perphaps a few more waterfalls half the boat passes through so its a little more random and gives that 'lets ride again' feeling.
orlpassholder
New Member
As far as the Animal Kingdom rehab goes the schedule is as follows
Kali River Rapids will be closed for refurbishment Tuesday, January 20 through Friday, January 30, 2004 reopening on Saturday, January 31, 2004.
TriceraTop Spin will be closed for refurbishment Monday, February 9 through Tuesday, March 16, 2004 reopening Wednesday, March 17, 2004.
Kali River Rapids will be closed for refurbishment Tuesday, January 20 through Friday, January 30, 2004 reopening on Saturday, January 31, 2004.
TriceraTop Spin will be closed for refurbishment Monday, February 9 through Tuesday, March 16, 2004 reopening Wednesday, March 17, 2004.
sillyspook13
Well-Known Member
Dinosaur is supposed to go down for a three month rehab....... I don't have the dates yet though.
Pixie Duster
New Member
I agree Kali is waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay too short, it's a pity.
