Attraction with the most AAs

[General Grizz]

Can anyone guess the attraction in Walt Disney World that had more animatronics than any other?

The answer is: The World of Motion (1982-1996). Ironically, its replacement has none (clearly, visible at least). :lol:

How many Animatronics may you ask? The answer is 188.

Put it in perspective. Horizons had 54, Spaceship Earth has about 66, and Splash Mountain has 68.

 

[General Grizz]

Oh, and I am talking about the actual animatronics - not the hydrolically controlled ones (i.e. IASW characters). (2A or higher)

 

[JLW11Hi]

Wow! You know, why didn't they change one of the pavillions that needed updating...like the Land or The Living Seas or Universe of Energy, or the Wonders of Life?? I mean, I like Test Track, but there could have been better options. I know that the Living seas set up will probably stay the same for a long time because of the difficulties of emptying out and changing all the aquariums and stuff. What about the Land? Are there any restrictions like that on this pavillion? I think the boat ride through the green house is kinda cool, but not enough for a centerpiece attraction. SAme with Food Rocks. This pavillion needs a major thing to get people comming out going "I'm glad we went there!".

I mean, I hear about them updating Spaceship Earth, and of course Imagination was updated...but should these really be top priorities now? I'm not saying I won't like the replacement of Spaceship Earth...I probably will...but there must be other things they can spend their money on, right?

 

[TheOneVader]

They probably won't change The Land becasue last tiem I went it had a 45 minute wait! And all those Epcot shows say it isn't that popular because "peopel don't want to learn about irrigating crops." I guess they're wrong.

 

[JLW11Hi]

Originally posted by TheOneVader
They probably won't change The Land becasue last tiem I went it had a 45 minute wait! And all those Epcot shows say it isn't that popular because "peopel don't want to learn about irrigating crops." I guess they're wrong.

This is just my thinking here, but I don't think that long wait times necessarily mean that people think it is a good show. I am thinking it is a long wait because people see it and think, "well, we haven't done that yet. We could go ride Test Track for the 5th time or do this". And I wonder what they come out of the attraction thinking....

It has a nice "attracting" quality to it, too, I think, because of the nice loading area. Its probably the first thing people notice when they come into the Land (at least it is for me). I think its kinda cool to see the boats floating by. At first youre not expecting to see a boat ride, then you see these boats going by and youre like "what the heck? Hey lets check that out".

But thats just my guess.

 

[WDW John]

Originally posted by JLW11Hi
I know that the Living seas set up will probably stay the same for a long time because of the difficulties of emptying out and changing all the aquariums and stuff.

I've often wondered how big a job it would be to update TLS. As long as they were going to keep the main tank (and I think they would) I don't think it would be any more difficult than updating anything else.

What about the Land? I think the boat ride through the green house is kinda cool, but not enough for a centerpiece attraction. SAme with Food Rocks. This pavillion needs a major thing to get people comming out going "I'm glad we went there!".

In '99 my wife and I went down with 3 of our friends for a week. Of the other 3 only 1 had been before and it had been about 15 years. They weren't too keen on going to The Land, but when we were done they found they had been pleasantly surprised by it.

My wife and I really like to go there. Usually we eat, take the boat ride and watch the movie minimally. Living with the Land fascinates me every time.

One question though: When the boat ride first starts you go through an area that has video or pictures displayed on a large screen with a fairly large yet mostly empty stage in front of it. Didn't that stage used to have more stuff on it? I seem to remember it being a little less bare years back.

 

[General Grizz]

Actually, the Land had a major refurbishment in 1994. The area was given a refurbishment, several sign/name/appearance changes, a new theater show, an updated boat ride, and a brand new food show, Food Rocks. This pavilion will stay - but there may be an addition of a "Soarin'" style attraction.

As for the Living Seas, don't expect this to go anywhere. EPCOT has dedicated this whole "albeit manmade" ocean to the preservation of wildlife. We've gotten a bit of info now that Finding Nemo will (according to a Laughing Place article) enhance the experience of the Living Seas.

 

[Captain Cab]

Originally posted by TheOneVader
They probably won't change The Land becasue last tiem I went it had a 45 minute wait! And all those Epcot shows say it isn't that popular because "peopel don't want to learn about irrigating crops." I guess they're wrong.

I read somewhere that the actual number of boats on Living With The Land had been decreased, and that helped contribute to a smaller ride capacity and longer lines. Can anybody confirm this?

 

[JLW11Hi]

Originally posted by grizzlyhall
Actually, the Land had a major refurbishment in 1994. The area was given a refurbishment, several sign/name/appearance changes, a new theater show, an updated boat ride, and a brand new food show, Food Rocks. This pavilion will stay - but there may be an addition of a "Soarin'" style attraction.

As for the Living Seas, don't expect this to go anywhere. EPCOT has dedicated this whole "albeit manmade" ocean to the preservation of wildlife. We've gotten a bit of info now that Finding Nemo will (according to a Laughing Place article) enhance the experience of the Living Seas.

I actually like the Living Seas...its just that the place looks, well..... "old"? One thing though, they should really change that movie they show there...the main one before you go "underwater"...and they should either open up that one "ride" they used to have there (I dont remember being on this) or put a new ride there...soemthign that coudl fit in (theme-wise and phisically).

 

[pjammer]

Originally posted by Captain Cab
I read somewhere that the actual number of boats on Living With The Land had been decreased, and that helped contribute to a smaller ride capacity and longer lines. Can anybody confirm this?

Yes, They did this to justify the need for Fastpass. Also probably to cut their budget...but mainly justify Fastpass.

 

[Lovecraft]

I Love "Living With the Land"

I don't know why, I just get inspired everytime I ride it.

 

[Roey]

As for the Living Seas, don't expect this to go anywhere. EPCOT has dedicated this whole "albeit manmade" ocean to the preservation of wildlife. We've gotten a bit of info now that Finding Nemo will (according to a Laughing Place article) enhance the experience of the Living Seas. [/B]

TLS needs to be either updated or removed or have a major overhaul. Nemo or not, the entire pavillion gives guests a very dreary feeling. I can only deal with so much aqua blue coloring as it is, let alone the entire attration. I usually skip this pavillion when I go, but when I do visit TLS, I hurry right out the door because there are more interesting things to see at Epcot.

I would love to see a new park replicating Tokyo Disney Sea. Maybe an attraction like this would be better received in a park like that. After all, Seaword is only around the corner.