TalkingHead
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I was under the impression that the Delorean was used in Pt. 2 and the train engine was from Pt. 3.
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Back to the Future the ride
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I was under the impression that the Delorean was used in Pt. 2 and the train engine was from Pt. 3.
I've been told USF's Delorean was used in BTTF 3, when the car is on the tracks with the train (which is also legit.)
The train originally had another piece, some big thing on the back of it. I have no idea what they did with that.
Californian Elitist
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In that case I think it's cooler to see real props from the Universal films at the real Universal Studios lot in Hollywood, California. It's different at USH.
lazyboy97o
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While it never turned into the major production center intended, Universal Studios Florida was still designed as a film studio first and a theme park second. There really was a belief that central Florida would become a major production center.
Whatever floats your boat. But the props don't somehow change depending on their location.
Californian Elitist
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I know that. But USH is a classic. It's got a legacy that has lasted for years and years. There's really no comparison to USO. The studio part, that is.
Of course they don't change, but seeing the props and the locations where they were actually filmed is a totally different feeling. Have you ever been to any of the California-based movie lots? Warner Bros, Universal, Paramount, Walt Disney Studios? Any of them?
No, but I really don't need to go there. I'm not a big film buff. Besides, most of Universal's backlot has burned down several times over, losing much of its historic value in the process. You'd think someone would've installed a "Caution: highly flammable" sign or two by now.
I still maintain that seeing individual used props is the same regardless. They aren't any less authentic than USH's.
Californian Elitist
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No wonder you don't understand where I'm coming from. Okay then.
alissafalco
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Why did they close this ride? Back to the Future is still popular, even if the final film came out 22 years ago! I had told my younger brother while planning for our first trip about the ride, when he had been an avid fan of the series, and when we got there, we asked where it was. Oh, it was replaced by the Simpsons? That was very disapointing.Any reasson why they did close it?
I'm there with you. I remember as a kid seeing this in the movie theatre in 1985. I loved the movie and was sad to see it go. I do like the Back to the future ride better than the Simpsons ride, but I'm sure the younger generation would say the opposite.
Timekeeper
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Timekeeper
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The BttF/Simpsons building has 2 screens, right? They could have featured both BttF and Simpsons, in the same way that Mission Space features 2 ride experiences, and let the guest decide. Oh well.
The BttF/Simpsons building has 2 screens, right? They could have featured both BttF and Simpsons, in the same way that Mission Space features 2 ride experiences, and let the guest decide. Oh well.
That wouldn't have been very presentable from a thematic standpoint. Mission: Space is different, as it's a uniform attraction, just with differing amounts of movement.
Timekeeper
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Obviously, but I would rather have something that's not "very presentable" versus completely absent. I, like many others, loved BttF, Jaws, etc. I would be willing to put up with a bifurcated structure if it meant that I still get to ride BttF. It wouldn't be impossible to theme two halves of a building. If the entrances were separated to the opposite ends of the building, and downplay the thematic aesthetics in the middle, the end result could be acceptable.
I can always dream, right?
Before the addition of Springfield, if they had had an entrance where it currently is for BTTF (the MIB side), and then if they had the entrance to The Simpsons from Kidzone - two sides of the building themed to each attraction, it could have worked - I don't know how good it would have looked, but I would guess that it could have been built - even with the addition of Springfield, it could have still worked (although Springfield would have to end where Kwik-E-Mart and IFFF are/were - Duff Gardens/Kang and Kodos would not have been able to be built in front of BTTF - but they would know that in advance and so the plans would have been different...)
AswaySuller
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Timekeeper
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I agree. They would just need to down the aesthetics on the building as a whole, and create themed "portal" entrances, much like Shrek, Twister, Despicable Me, and anything else in the production area. Make the building itself a little bit more generic, and it would fit in just fine with the park's overall soundstages-housing-attractions arrangement.
I guess we could just put one of these in the living room and shake it around in front of the big screen....
http://www.facebook.com/BackToTheFutureRide2015
If enough people show their support, it CAN be done. In my eye, that park is losing all the movie magic that they once promoted, and turning into a cheap free for all. It will be the next Alton Towers if they aren't careful..
A new BTTF ride in 2015 with futuristic hoverboarding and Delorean flying combined in the style of Spiderman Ride, would blow people away and restore faith in their brand. Not to mention it's probably their most beloved trilogy of all time so would make them insane revenue.
If enough people show their support, it CAN be done. In my eye, that park is losing all the movie magic that they once promoted, and turning into a cheap free for all. It will be the next Alton Towers if they aren't careful..
A new BTTF ride in 2015 with futuristic hoverboarding and Delorean flying combined in the style of Spiderman Ride, would blow people away and restore faith in their brand. Not to mention it's probably their most beloved trilogy of all time so would make them insane revenue.
bubbles1812
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I actually missed BTTF when I was at Uni a month ago. I'm not really a fan of the Simpsons, though to my surprise, I did enjoy the ride's story. It was amusing. And the area looks bright and shiny and new, which is refreshing. All that being said, BTTF is very nostalgic for me. I can remember my dad showing them to my brothers and I when I was little. We all watched as a family and dad was just super excited to show them to us. (He was the same way with Star Wars haha). So it holds special memories and again, not a big Simpson's fan. But I can understand the argument that the ride was getting dated. At least they didn't just close it down and leave it to rot as is Disney's MO often these days.
No, it can't. There's a difference between realistic expectations and fanboy daydreaming.
Ooookaaaaaaaayyy.
Yes, the answer to all of Universal's problems (real and imagined) is a THIRD Spider-Man style attraction. Brilliant.
AswaySuller
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Alton towers..... Are you taking the ?