RSoxNo1
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I'm with you, except I would say that it also needs a unique E-ticket.
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RSoxNo1
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Because it hasn't been updated in 25 years. It has a painful script, major audio problems, major projector problems at the end, and major relevance problems throughout.
NoChesterHester
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^what he said^
NoChesterHester
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Since when does Epcot have four good rides
anymore?? Baha sorry it had to be said
That was my point.
NoChesterHester
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No... No it doesn't. Great concept. Was awesome for its time. Tired and sad now.
Matt_Black
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Sure, just like anyone who doesn't worship them has no soul.
It's a thing called comedic hyperbole, where one exaggerates to extreme for humorous purposes. Granted, it's not the kind of thing you'd find in "Sensible Chuckle" magazine*, but different strokes.
*Please tell me I'm not the only one here who's watched Danger 5.
Mike S
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I still enjoy what's currently there right now, probably because I've always loved rides that are heavy with AA's. What would you suggest they do to improve the ride? New/updated scenes?
mahnamahna101
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Toy Story Mania has terrible capacity plus there's nothing else for kids to do in DHS. It's easily the most phoned in dark ride in Disney history. People give Uni grief for too many screens
Put GMR where Toy Story is and you've got a good list
NoChesterHester
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Toy Story Mania has terrible capacity plus there's nothing else for kids to do in DHS. It's easily the most phoned in dark ride in Disney history. People give Uni grief for too many screens
Put GMR where Toy Story is and you've got a good list
No doubt the attraction is slightly over rated, but I also think it is fashionable on here to bash it and not see it for its merits.
My first qualification for an attraction is... Was it fun? TSM is a resounding yes. Cool concept. Good execution. Super entertaining. Last on the list of four best attractions in the park, but definitely on there in my opinion.
JEANYLASER
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I would like to see Walt Disney Imagineers attraction in where the American Idol used to be.Yes Includes Pandora: World of Avatar, Star Wars Land, others! see some concept art of Avatar and Star Wars land , maybe The Incredibles ride in DHS!
NoChesterHester
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I too love AA heavy dark rides. Who doesn't!
It is in drastic need of a complete overhaul. The bones are there, but it is a very 1989 view of "great" movies. More like "great movies we had license to show you in 1989." I love the genre idea and organization. Alien was a great movie, but most wouldn't consider it the best Represenative of the Genre. The early stuff is lost on most riders, but the biggest abomination is the pathetic ending.
mahnamahna101
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Ehh... I'd rank it below Great Movie Ride (especially if Disney ever gets around to giving it a refurb) and MuppetVision (a nice, relaxing show that's good for a few laughs). It's not totally awful and I appreciate it for providing young children with a second ride to do. But it's not worth more than a 20-30 minute wait IMO. I'd wait an hour for ToT, Star Tours and RnRC.
- Tower of Terror - 10/10
- Star Tours II - 9.5/10
- Rock n' Roller Coaster - 9/10
- The Great Movie Ride - 8.5/10
- MuppetVision 3D - 7.5/10
- Toy Story Midway Mania - 7/10
- Backlot Tour - 4.5/10
themonkeyisthesultan
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I've always thought the Omnidroid from The Incredibles would be a good theme for a spinner.
Kman101
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I do think they need a better mix of past and current movies. Doesn't need to be ALL current and doesn't need to be all older films, either. A good mix could appeal to everyone. They should have implemented the Jack Sparrow exhibit thing into the GMR, update Tarzan to Disney's Tarzan, keep Wizard of Oz, Indiana Jones ... Better ending.
However, I don't agree that most people who ride aren't familar with the movies. I'm sure there's a lot more nowadays who aren't but a lot of younger people know and appreciate the classics, and the ride is familiar to those who were young when it opened and are now in their 30s. etc.
But it needs an update. No question about it. It's the headline ride, IMO, it SHOULD be impressive.
However, I don't agree that most people who ride aren't familar with the movies. I'm sure there's a lot more nowadays who aren't but a lot of younger people know and appreciate the classics, and the ride is familiar to those who were young when it opened and are now in their 30s. etc.
But it needs an update. No question about it. It's the headline ride, IMO, it SHOULD be impressive.
mahnamahna101
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Musical sequence - Snow White, Mary Poppins, Steamboat Willie
Gangster sequence - Roger Rabbit/Dick Tracy... or Disney works out a deal with Universal to include the Avengers, so yeah the first one!
Western sequence - Star Wars
Alien sequence - TRON
Adventure sequence - Indiana Jones (just some updates)
Tarzan sequence - Nightmare Before Christmas (POTC has enough stuff)
Casablanca sequence - Muppets (tribute to Great Muppet Movie Ride concept... Sweetums tries to join the ride, but the host drives off without him)
Wizard of Oz and Sorcerer's Apprentice sequences - they stay, but receive nice updates
Finale - Colorful, projection-based Disney musical with a full listing of Disney's filmography from 1937 to present day. The ending is updated every January to include that year's upcoming films.
No more gangster/cowboy takeover... just an overview of Disney's greatest films.
NoChesterHester
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What a list. Man I don't think we should replace all of it! The gangster and western scenes are fine and properly represent that genre. Tron doesn't belong anywhere with the word "great" in it. Star Wars should absolutely be represented.
The finale needs to be more than a projection.
unkadug
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GoofGoof
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Replace Alien with Star Wars, fix the ending and clean up some of the technical issues. They should have this done by 2019 as part of DHS 2.0 (featuring StarWars Land and expanded Pixar place).
Matt_Black
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... There aren't any aliens in TRON.
mahnamahna101
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Gangster and Western aren't really Disney though. Roger Rabbit or Marvel for gangster and maybe a Pixar scene for the Western. Neither say Disney to me.
And the finale could be a mix of AAs, the montage and an all new original song for the ride.