Al Lutz Update: Monster's Door Coaster and Tron Cycles

[Cosmic Commando]

He had others contribute to the column this time. He wrote it, along with others. He's got some chronic health issues.

Yeah, that's a shame. I think I remember hearing that he missed the Micechat podcast, too. Poor guy.

 

[Californian Elitist]

Yeah, that's a shame. I think I remember hearing that he missed the Micechat podcast, too. Poor guy.

Health problems suck. I'll be praying for him.

 

[nemofinder22]

Height balloons were seen and photographed around Stage 17.
http://www.screamscape.com/html/dca-monsters_0.htm

 

[TP2000]

Height balloons were seen and photographed around Stage 17.
http://www.screamscape.com/html/dca-monsters_0.htm

Well, isn't that interesting? Guess Al Lutz was right about this one. Again.

Monstropolis appears to have a very tall skyline. Tall enough to house quite a thrilling roller coaster, it would seem.

And here we thought Cars Land "fixed" DCA and things would get quiet in Anaheim for awhile.

 

[Californian Elitist]

Saw this on MiceChat. Interesting, but I'm still hoping it's something else.

 

[lazyboy97o]

Saw this on MiceChat. Interesting, but I'm still hoping it's something else.

Me too! Monstropolis is just a lazy idea being shoved someplace it doesn't belong. It breaks the cohesion that was worked towards for so many years.

 

[Cosmic Commando]

Saw this on MiceChat. Interesting, but I'm still hoping it's something else.

Me too! Monstropolis is just a lazy idea being shoved someplace it doesn't belong. It breaks the cohesion that was worked towards for so many years.

With Monsters U having the second highest opening weekend for a Pixar movie, I think they're taking it as support for Monstropolis.

Personally, I think it's a "meh" idea, but I don't hate it.

 

[Californian Elitist]

Me too! Monstropolis is just a lazy idea being shoved someplace it doesn't belong. It breaks the cohesion that was worked towards for so many years.

Exactly! I know those days are long gone, but I was hoping for an original concept for Hollywood Land. Even something based on an IP, I can think of a number of IPs that would much better fit the sub-land than Monsters.

 

[Californian Elitist]

With Monsters U having the second highest opening weekend for a Pixar movie, I think they're taking it as support for Monstropolis.

Personally, I think it's a "meh" idea, but I don't hate it.

I think you're right, but I've still got some hope. I don't particularly hate the idea, either, but I would REALLY prefer something else.

 

[GiveMeTheMusic]

Exactly! I know those days are long gone, but I was hoping for an original concept for Hollywood Land. Even something based on an IP, I can think of a number of IPs that would much better fit the sub-land than Monsters.

The Monsters concept has got to be the laziest, most unimaginative and uninteresting thing they could have possibly come up with for DCA. Super disappointed.

At least USH is opening Harry Potter and we've got the light parade coming to DL, so there's something to look forward to.

 

[Californian Elitist]

The Monsters concept has got to be the laziest, most unimaginative and uninteresting thing they could have possibly come up with for DCA. Super disappointed.

At least USH is opening Harry Potter and we've got the light parade coming to DL, so there's something to look forward to.

Agreed on all accounts.

 

[Zman-ks]

Height balloons were seen and photographed around Stage 17.
http://www.screamscape.com/html/dca-monsters_0.htm

Awesome!

 

[tare]

Bring on any new attractions. I'm all ears. Haha

 

[Genie of the Lamp]

Another micecage update today primarily focusing on d23 and upcoming DLR projects:
http://micechat.com/37890-miceage-t.../News+(MiceChat:+A+Different+Look+At+Disney+)

 

[Genie of the Lamp]

Bump.

Miceage's Disneyland Update came out today and talking points included upcoming ride refurbishments and Soarin Over the World:
http://micechat.com/48027-miceage-disneyland-update-rabbit-hole/

 

[SyracuseOrange]

Bump.

Miceage's Disneyland Update came out today and talking points included upcoming ride refurbishments and Soarin Over the World:
http://micechat.com/48027-miceage-disneyland-update-rabbit-hole/

As I am moving to SoCal in 2 days (!), I'm happy to see that some love is being given to so many attractions. Can't wait to see the updates to Alice. I, happy that it will be open for a couple months while I'm there before going down. Have any dark rides had those kind of upgrades before, with new tech and the track modifications? About how long do updates like that normally take?

Also, interesting that a new Soarin film wouldn't replace the old one, but instead make guests choose between the two. Never thought about that, but it's pretty cool.

 

[Californian Elitist]

Snow White received a few special effects upgrades not too long ago.

 

[SyracuseOrange]

Snow White received a few special effects upgrades not too long ago.

Thanks. I found on Screamscape that the ride will be down about 4 months. Can't wait to see the updates!

 

[Californian Elitist]

Thanks. I found on Screamscape that the ride will be down about 4 months. Can't wait to see the updates!

I wouldn't trust Screamscape too much. Even MiceAge sometimes gets things wrong. Hopefully we do get the upgrades.

 

[Cosmic Commando]

As I am moving to SoCal in 2 days (!), I'm happy to see that some love is being given to so many attractions. Can't wait to see the updates to Alice. I, happy that it will be open for a couple months while I'm there before going down. Have any dark rides had those kind of upgrades before, with new tech and the track modifications? About how long do updates like that normally take?

Also, interesting that a new Soarin film wouldn't replace the old one, but instead make guests choose between the two. Never thought about that, but it's pretty cool.

All of Fantasyland got a MAJOR update back in the early 80's. This article sums it up pretty well.