Sassagoula-Rvr
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Just heard from a bus driver they are adding interactive elements to TTA queue.
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Astro Orbiter and TTA Refurbishment in 2014
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George1995
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How so, did they give any specifics? Just curious how interactive elements fit into that relatively short queue.
Ignore everything after "bus driver."
Agreed.
PhotoDave219
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Dude, I went on that the morning of Hurricane Charley (no line) and OMG its HIGH.
I'm not usually one to hold onto things but, please TDO, bring back the '94 narration. It really is a completely diferent ride without it. I've always wondered, @marni1971, the TTA reoppened in 2009 with the original narration. There was about a 3-4 week period which it played until they switched over to the new narration. What is the process that goes into changing something like that? Is it as simple as "flipping a switch"? I've always found it strange that it seemed overnight it just changed. One would hope they could just flip that switch back.
It will be interesting to see what this refurb entails. TDO has been continually refurbing classic TL '94 elements like the phone, robonewz, galactic ball, etc. I would have to think the '94 theme isn't leaving anytime soon with these refurbs, so perhaps a switch to the '94 or new twist on the '94,narration is plausible.
The planets not spinning has been a huge eyesore, that should most certainly be a fix here. Perhaps with all that money they spent back in '09, they could finally get the changing LED's on the TTA to work as well...
It will be interesting to see what this refurb entails. TDO has been continually refurbing classic TL '94 elements like the phone, robonewz, galactic ball, etc. I would have to think the '94 theme isn't leaving anytime soon with these refurbs, so perhaps a switch to the '94 or new twist on the '94,narration is plausible.
The planets not spinning has been a huge eyesore, that should most certainly be a fix here. Perhaps with all that money they spent back in '09, they could finally get the changing LED's on the TTA to work as well...
PhilharMagician
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Back in about 06' they removed all of the planets and re-painted them and repaired all of the motor for the spinning ones. It is a shame that they need to be repaired again and that there is not some sort of annual routine maintenance done instead of the 8 year complete failure plan.
I do look forward to seeing all of Rocket Tower Plaza spiffed up because when you see all the lights and the planets coming across the bridge from the hub is a simply spectacular view when it all works. It needs to look good since IMHO it is the most outdated land in MK.
I do look forward to seeing all of Rocket Tower Plaza spiffed up because when you see all the lights and the planets coming across the bridge from the hub is a simply spectacular view when it all works. It needs to look good since IMHO it is the most outdated land in MK.
Crazydisneyfanluke
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i haven't ridden Astro orbiter yet, but i plan to in the near future, i remember, vaguely, the planets spinning. TTA is one of the rides that the family can relax for a bit, my niece and i love going on it over and over again, just to relax and goof off. The view of the hub is amazing on TTA, looking at the castle from the ride makes everyone in my family happy for once.
PhilharMagician
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Wait until you see the view from Astro Orbiter. It's way up there
Slowjack
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Like a Disney Handwich(tm)?
Tomi-Rocket
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Hmm, I wonder if the refurbishment will make Astro Orbitet actually fun?
TestTrack Dummy
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For being such a calm ride I cant help but LOVE TTA and ride it multiple times per trip! This is coming from a thrill seeker!
FabulousFigment
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Another lover of TTA here. We still call it WEDway <oops?. So now, that is what our 2 year old calls it and she loves it. "Webway" as she refers to it.
It would be great to see the planets moving on Astro Orbiter again and yeah, if they could do soemthing with the way the line works, that would be great.
It would be great to see the planets moving on Astro Orbiter again and yeah, if they could do soemthing with the way the line works, that would be great.
MickeyPeace
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They will be spinning again but with nets under them in case one falls off.
JenniferS
When you're the leader, you don't have to follow.
Always and forever.
HMF
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Any possibility of new Peoplemover Narration?
TubaGeek
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I've heard the same. Specifically, I heard that they'll be putting ALL NEW gantry elevators in for Astro, as well as a handicap-accessible rocket.
Frankly, I'm hoping for NEW rockets, something to go around the ugly metal column in the center, as well as the arms, fixing the planets... Well, there's lots that needs work.
TTA just needs some operational fixes; the ride itself is near-perfect. I am curious, though: I thought that the ramp had to be adjusted to be accessible for handicap parties if they were gonna fix it... I dunno how/if they'll do that. Frankly, I think the whole speedramp going up needs to be scrapped.
Frankly, I'm hoping for NEW rockets, something to go around the ugly metal column in the center, as well as the arms, fixing the planets... Well, there's lots that needs work.
TTA just needs some operational fixes; the ride itself is near-perfect. I am curious, though: I thought that the ramp had to be adjusted to be accessible for handicap parties if they were gonna fix it... I dunno how/if they'll do that. Frankly, I think the whole speedramp going up needs to be scrapped.
I've heard some if this as well. I wasn't sure how it would all be done, but it does look like this part of Tomorrowland recieve some much needed attention at least.
One thing about the LED lights on TTA. From my understanding, the reason they are not taken advantage of more is because it is hard for the working cast to monitor the track with colored lighting. If you ride you will see a few that are colored, but not all. It's a safety thing.