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Backlot Tour rehab?
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Disney Maniac
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I heard from a usually reliable source that the reason the Backlot Tour's tank demo section is closed is for routine maintainence.
When I asked my source if it was for a Pearl Harbor-themed staging, s/he declined to comment, so...
When I asked my source if it was for a Pearl Harbor-themed staging, s/he declined to comment, so...
markymark
Well-Known Member
I hope they do not re theme it for Pearl Harbour. I think it's fine as it is. I am always slightly wary of anything too themed to a movie. Animation is one thing, but I think that once a live action movie has done its rounds and has then been shown on TV people loose some interest. I agree though, that a Pearl Harbour pre-show would be pretty good.
jay_london
Member
In the back lot tour is Walt's plane, which he used whilst flying over florida looking at the land. Did that plane ever fly in to wdw on the air strip or was it transported to WDW in bits and reassembled
jay
jay
Disney Maniac
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Okay, I'm going to kill two birds with one stone, here.
1.) Steve: I talked to my source yesterday. They said that the queue area you are talking about *may* have a few changes in the displayed props, but not necessarily with Pearl Harbor replacements. Personally, however, I think Disney will put any possible display right at the end of the Backlot Tour attraction, in the large gallery that also showcases props. That way, people can enjoy a wider selection of props without feeling rushed, as is the case in the queue area.
They also said that the water demonstration area(before the queue area that meanders through the prop warehouse), with it's miniature naval battle scene, may get a more Pearl Harbor-esque themeing, such as in the cast member's dialog, but not much else.
2.) Jay_London: From what I've heard and understand, Walt Disney's plane was flown to the Resort's airport (or, I think, the STOLPort, for Short TakeOff and Landing airPort.) and then moved to either storage and then MGM or directly to MGM, I don't know which. It is the only plane that I've heard of to land there that was not disassembled, as the Resort rules thaat any plane landing there can't take off, but must be carted out in pieces.
****Please remember, the above statements, heresay, and rumors are just that, as in most cases I have not received any confirmation from any other source.****
1.) Steve: I talked to my source yesterday. They said that the queue area you are talking about *may* have a few changes in the displayed props, but not necessarily with Pearl Harbor replacements. Personally, however, I think Disney will put any possible display right at the end of the Backlot Tour attraction, in the large gallery that also showcases props. That way, people can enjoy a wider selection of props without feeling rushed, as is the case in the queue area.
They also said that the water demonstration area(before the queue area that meanders through the prop warehouse), with it's miniature naval battle scene, may get a more Pearl Harbor-esque themeing, such as in the cast member's dialog, but not much else.
2.) Jay_London: From what I've heard and understand, Walt Disney's plane was flown to the Resort's airport (or, I think, the STOLPort, for Short TakeOff and Landing airPort.) and then moved to either storage and then MGM or directly to MGM, I don't know which. It is the only plane that I've heard of to land there that was not disassembled, as the Resort rules thaat any plane landing there can't take off, but must be carted out in pieces.
****Please remember, the above statements, heresay, and rumors are just that, as in most cases I have not received any confirmation from any other source.****
jay_london
Member
Many thx for the info DM
jay
jay
jay_london
Member
Me too, one particular year we were on the back lot tour and as the tram went past the plane I waited to hear the cm tell every one about the plane but he didn't say a word. I felt like jumping up and shouting' what about Walt's bloody plane then mate'
But instead I just told the people next to me and behaved myself, they were very interested or were they just being kind,mm not sure now, anyhow that was the refined English man coming out in me!
I would give anything to have a look inside the plane though.
jay
But instead I just told the people next to me and behaved myself, they were very interested or were they just being kind,mm not sure now, anyhow that was the refined English man coming out in me!
I would give anything to have a look inside the plane though.
jay
tigger1968
Well-Known Member
The water tank area of the tour is indeed closed for a rehab. Hard to tell whats going on, but the Conair props are now in the parking lot beside the building. I did hear the sound track playing for the air attack sequence, and there is definately construction around the entrance area. I tried to take a photo or two, but couldn't.
LaffnStock
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markymark is absolutely right. Live action films get stale a lot more quickly. And this will be even more true for Pearl Harbor which is sinking like a stone. Shrek is going to make more money than PH is and PH was expected to be the summer champ. Now AI and Planet of the Apes will probably even beat it. Even Julia Roberts' new movie will probably beat it. I think Disney planned on redoing it as PH, but the sinking BO and the Japanese complaints ended it.
I wish the ENTIRE Backlot Tour would get a rehab. It is so boring. Since it will never compare to the one it lamely copied, I say copy it even more by adding a lot more Catastrophe Canyon type attractions! More special effects! Less props from lame movies!
PS - Jay London... I think they were being kind. LOL. That whole backlot is a bore compared to Universal's in Hollywood. Well, it's a bore even WITHOUT comparing it to Universal's.
I wish the ENTIRE Backlot Tour would get a rehab. It is so boring. Since it will never compare to the one it lamely copied, I say copy it even more by adding a lot more Catastrophe Canyon type attractions! More special effects! Less props from lame movies!
PS - Jay London... I think they were being kind. LOL. That whole backlot is a bore compared to Universal's in Hollywood. Well, it's a bore even WITHOUT comparing it to Universal's.
sillyspook13
Well-Known Member
Although I was not living here at the time, I happened to be in the Orlando area when the plane was flown in. I remember a few sketchy details about it. One of the main roads had to be closed. Either I-4 or one of the roads on Disney property. The plane landed on the road, and was then hauled to the park.
woofboy111
New Member
It didn't land at some airport? I'm sure either Orlando or Sanford airport was opened at the time.
TOCPE82
Well-Known Member
I just went on the BL Tour yesterday, and I have to say if I had any more Pearl Harbor / Michael Bay brilliance propoganda shoved down my throat I would probably die..... Michael Bay is a no talent hack and PH was just an awful awful movie. Don't theme the ride to any specific movie, just keep it about all movies in general..... Between all that and all the stuff they cut out the Backlot Tour is a waste of time now..... said my friend who was riding it for the first time, "That's it? That was a waste of damned time".
Bill Smugs
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I think on one of the trips I did on the Backlot tour one of the CM said they landed it on world drive. Walt's plane that is.