startraveler
Active Member
Probably expecting crowd increase in all parks starting in 2017 and going forward as all the new stuff will be opening. MK needs to get things in shape now to get ready.
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Big Thunder Mountain Railroad closing for major refurbishment August to November 2016
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GhostHost1000
Premium Member
1-2 weeks vs April 4th through July 15th which falls over Memorial Day, Summer Crowds, and the 4th of July week... absolutely
ToTBellHop
Well-Known Member
What is this Spring Break that lasts "1-2 weeks"? Spring Break crowds begin Presidents Weekend in mid February (2/13/16) and conclude around April 24th. There is no good time for a 10-week refurb at WDW now from a crowd perspective. So they go with the dates which work operationally. And why not close an outdoor ride for a good portion of summer when it routinely closes for thunderstorms anyway? Somehow the MK functioned without Pirates last summer in the same way that it functions without Splash every January.
gmajew
Premium Member
Park is busy all year long and work needs to happen so some busy season has to get screwed...
Well, the DLP version is having the third lift effects added as we speak (as part of a real, full 13 month refurb) so perhaps it's a job lot.
ToTBellHop
Well-Known Member
Yes. Or we could just never close the rides and we all get screwed. They've tried that technique in the past and it led to raving reviews about the state of WDW.
GhostHost1000
Premium Member
I guess you're missing my point that crowd levels are usually higher in the summer and over 4th of July than spring break
Splash will likely be down in the winter months which may be why this shifts afterwards...
Animaniac93-98
Well-Known Member
Already? That was quick.
Yes, but you'll have to wait until 2017 to see it!
MinnieWaffles
Well-Known Member
I noticed the ride's a little rougher then it used to be, or maybe I'm remembering it wrong.
Still, this is one of my favourite rides (rode it at least 6 times 2 weeks ago!), glad to see it possibly getting some TLC!
Still, this is one of my favourite rides (rode it at least 6 times 2 weeks ago!), glad to see it possibly getting some TLC!
danlb_2000
Premium Member
Permit was filed for Big Thunder today. Not sure if this is related to this refurb, but this is a little early for the permit if the work isn't happening until April.
Big Thunder Mountain Paint/Rockwork - Provide labor, material and/or electrical for construction
Big Thunder Mountain Paint/Rockwork - Provide labor, material and/or electrical for construction
SirLink
Well-Known Member
Jon81uk
Well-Known Member
Why oh why can't WDW have 13 month refurbs ....
It hasn't been run into the ground quite as badly as DLP. Paris will be 25 in 2017 and they are attempting to get the park back to opening day condition for then. Florida parks aren't in quite such as bad condition.
Andrew C
You know what's funny?
I thought the track layout on the DLP version was great. Maybe is just felt like that though because I rode at night...
Also, have no opinion on the theming as I could not really see much at night.
Wanna bet? Orlando's climate hasn't been kind to the mountain or the track.
SirLink
Well-Known Member
TBH Paris wasn't run into the ground they took the Florida model and applied it to that resort. If run into the ground is multiple effects not working, hotels full of mould and in the case of WDW a broken down transportation system ... I would personally say Florida is in worse condition.
MerlinTheGoat
Well-Known Member
Even back in the early-mid 90's, BTM's track in Orlando was feeling a bit rough (and that was back when maintenance was actually competent). I also rode Paris' at the time when it was still new and it was incredibly smooth by comparison. I'm assuming no major track work has been done to WDW's in decades, could definitely use a track replacement. Disneyland recently got one apparently, so WDW could stand one as well.
While BTM could be smoother, i'd be far more worried about Space Mountain. At least Big Thunder doesn't feel like it's going to collapse at any moment...You got me over here thinking whether or not I wanna ride BTMMR next time at MK
Space is in worse shape. Neither will last forever, thought given the choice I'd ride BTM. It's not as painful for starters.You got me over here thinking whether or not I wanna ride BTMMR next time at MK