News 'Beyond Big Thunder Mountain' Blue Sky concept revealed for Magic Kingdom

[MerlinTheGoat]

Brayden's the only one talking about it

Again, no he isn't. Two people here have now said they've heard rumors of RSR as well.

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News - 'Beyond Big Thunder Mountain' Blue Sky concept revealed for Magic Kingdom

Backing the Radiator Springs Racers horse here. Keep an eye on any rumors with that included. Also backing the Coco flight simulator rumors.

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News - 'Beyond Big Thunder Mountain' Blue Sky concept revealed for Magic Kingdom

Cars is still RSR only. Not the full Carsland. It it comes. Wherever to.

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[networkpro]

Brayden's

Hisssssss

 

[Chef idea Mickey`=]

Not even remotely close, they use the same slot car ride system though (along with Journey to the center of the earth)
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Whoah, for those who rode both is the racing portion of RSR longer? Is Test Track faster or they both share the same speeds. This map makes you prefer to ride RSR or that's just me.

 

[MerlinTheGoat]

Whoah, for those who rode both is the racing portion of RSR longer? Is Test Track faster or they both share the same speeds. This map makes you prefer to ride RSR or that's just me.

The racing sections both last about the same length in both attractions, about 45 seconds. Though RSR is significantly slower. RSR's top speed is 40 miles per hour, while Test Track's is 65. RSR also has much greater terrain variation.

 

[ToTBellHop]

The racing sections both last about the same length in both attractions, about 45 seconds. Though RSR is significantly slower. RSR's top speed is 40 miles per hour, while Test Track's is 65.

It’s ironic that the ride where you board a sedan is faster than the one where you board a race car.

FWIW, part of the appeal of RSR is it’s a guaranteed hit that would “only” cost $250 million or so. Given the money Disney spends now, that’s a bargain for a ride with no risk of guest blowback.

That’s why it’s being considered. I actually think it’s more likely for DHS at the moment.

 

[MerlinTheGoat]

It’s ironic that the ride where you board a sedan is faster than the one where you board a race car.

True, though RSR has more terrain variation that adds to its "thrill". Test Track mostly travels either in a straight line or around curves, while RSR has a few humps along the road.

 

[doctornick]

The racing sections both last about the same length in both attractions, about 45 seconds. Though RSR is significantly slower. RSR's top speed is 40 miles per hour, while Test Track's is 65. RSR also has much greater terrain variation.

Also worth noting is that RSR is a “race” between two cars which might help it feel faster or perhaps more meaningful.

 

[ToTBellHop]

True, though RSR has more terrain variation that adds to its "thrill". Test Track mostly travels either in a straight line or around curves, while RSR has a few humps along the road.

Yeah, I actually think the two are different enough that they’d work in separate parks.

 

[doctornick]

Yeah, I actually think the two are different enough that they’d work in separate parks.

Oh, they are very different experiences. IMHO no issues at all with both being in the same resort (though I do agree that different parks would be appropriate).

 

[ToTBellHop]

Oh, they are very different experiences. IMHO no issues at all with both being in the same resort (though I do agree that different parks would be appropriate).

Never mind the fact that RSR would be totally inappropriate for Epcot (not that they didn’t consider it…).

 

[Delta-7]

It’s ironic that the ride where you board a sedan is faster than the one where you board a race car.

TBF I’m unsure if the cars on RSR are strictly RACE CAR race cars like Lightning McQueen himself. I think they’re just regular convertibles that like racing?

 

[Purduevian]

Whoah, for those who rode both is the racing portion of RSR longer? Is Test Track faster or they both share the same speeds. This map makes you prefer to ride RSR or that's just me.

Quick google maps measure gives me Test track ~2500 feet outdoors and RSR ~1600 feet outdoors. But like mentioned above the speeds are much different. RSR is also way more visually interesting so probably feels longer.

 

[Bocabear]

The whole experience feels much longer than Test Track...and both inside and out, it is spectacular to look at... Jaw-dropping really...first time you see it... and even more beautiful at night. That park addition is truly an imagineering masterpiece. Engaging, transportive, beautiful,whimsical and just so much fun!

 

[DCLcruiser]

The whole experience feels much longer than Test Track...and both inside and out, it is spectacular to look at... Jaw-dropping really...first time you see it... and even more beautiful at night. That park addition is truly an imagineering masterpiece. Engaging, transportive, beautiful,whimsical and just so much fun!

Yes, agreed, the whole land is cool. But, in Cali. We don't need more clones.

No that is not Vin Diesel (I don't think?). This is from 2018.

 

[FigmentFan82]

I’ve seen that rumor pop up on more than a few occasions on different sites. No idea if there is any truth to it but it’s definitely something that’s been floating around for a bit.

I believe rumors were for shortening, not filling. But I could be wrong.

 

[Timothy_Q]

Test Track may be faster, but RSR is infinitely more fun and exciting IMO

 

[networkpro]

RSR would be a great replacement for Autopia, but anywhere in the park would be fine as long as we get the Cozy Cone Motel Snacks.

 

[Starship824]

I personally really hate the idea of bringing RSR to beyond Big thunder, to me it's just such a lazy idea, instead of coming up with a new attraction that could fit magic kingdom we're just going to plop a clone of a 12 year ride from DCA, a very good ride, but one that will probably be 15 years old by the time it opens. You wanna put it in DHS then go for it, but MK isn't the place IMO.

 

[ToTBellHop]

I personally really hate the idea of bringing RSR to beyond Big thunder, to me it's just such a lazy idea, instead of coming up with a new attraction that could fit magic kingdom we're just going to plop a clone of a 12 year ride from DCA, a very good ride, but one that will probably be 15 years old by the time it opens. You wanna put it in DHS then go for it, but MK isn't the place IMO.

Given their current track record, I’d gladly accept an excellent E-ticket with physical sets.

 

[MisterPenguin]

I’ve seen that rumor pop up on more than a few occasions on different sites. No idea if there is any truth to it but it’s definitely something that’s been floating around for a bit.

Got to be careful with "popping up on different sites." It's unlikely that all those sites have an insider giving them actual intel. More than likely, they're just repeating what one originally said. So, the number of sites repeating what a number of sites are repeating is in no way a validation of the rumor.

It's important to trace back where each got their info from, and where the originator got their info. Often, they got it from here.