xdan0920
Think for yourselfer
I was there in nov. The rock was not there, it was a beige tarp.
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BTMRR refurb
- Thread starter jmuboy
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I was there in nov. The rock was not there, it was a beige tarp.
JimboJones123
Well-Known Member
Will these be geysers that spray the trains? I hope not.
RSoxNo1
Well-Known Member
Last week when I was riding Thunder Mountain I saw work lights on in one of the areas where the bats fly around, and the on 1/4 there were no lights on the first lift hill that goes under the water. It was actually kind of cool if you knew the surrounding area.
Finally, when we made the final turn around the Dino skeleton we heard a horrible noise that sounded like a wheel sticking or even coming off/getting stuck. As we turned into the station there was a maintenance worker with a flashlight that we drove past.
Finally, when we made the final turn around the Dino skeleton we heard a horrible noise that sounded like a wheel sticking or even coming off/getting stuck. As we turned into the station there was a maintenance worker with a flashlight that we drove past.
djkidkaz
Well-Known Member
I'd imagine not as that would just cause more maintenance headaches from rust and whatnot.
brightlillstar
Member
Does anyone have any photos or video of the effect? I was there in Dec and didn't see any scrim or anything but I don't really remember the falling rock effect from before so i don't know where to look. I actually think that there was a black tarp for my last visit in 2008 I'm curious about what it was and what is there now
imagineergurl
Member
The tarp went up around summer 09. Dont remember the exact date but it was definitely 09. Did no one notice that the same rock that was covered in Florida fell in California and Paris nearly killing guests not long after the Florida tarp went up?
NoChesterHester
Well-Known Member
This is absolutely one of the two queues in WDW that needs something. Anyone that has waited in the line in the middle of summer could agree.
I hope the additions improve the experience. I'm sure they will. If we go in and out of themed rooms maybe we can even get a little blast of cold air to break up the stifling humidity in July.
captainkidd
Well-Known Member
1 question - Why can't they fix the rock? Lord knows it's not state of the art technology. It's one of the simplest "effects" imaginable.
imagineergurl
Member
Because two of the three rocks that fell seriously injured people. It's not state of the art but it's not worth the liability.
TropicalFig8
Active Member
This has probably been answered 100 times but how long will this ride be closed?
I'm going in December with a few friends and they love BTMRR.
I'm going in December with a few friends and they love BTMRR.
captainkidd
Well-Known Member
Seems like something that could happen on any ride. There are things that can fall all over the place.
Now that sounds like a tasteful plussing, unlike the "enhancements" that were done in Space Mountain's star tunnels.
Flight Safety
Active Member
I think it will be closed until May 27th, 2012.
thehowiet
Wilson King of Prussia
I agree 100%, captainkidd. In my opinion, the liability explanation is a copout. If there are liability concerns, I'm sure that during the refurb Disney can figure out a way to make it safe, instead of just getting rid of the falling rock altogether.
Paris? Or the original 5 or 6 falling rocks as opposed to the bulging walls?
sweetpee_1993
Well-Known Member
Amen.
Heck, it's hot in there in the winter! They need to control that climate!
Agreed. How hard can it be to attach fake rocks to a mechanical arm? How hard is it to check the attachment points a few times a day? All it takes is commitment to the simple things that make all the difference. You find a way to make things work then do what it takes to make them happen. Oh wait. This is Orlando. If an effect doesn't work right let's just remove it or make it stationary with a blinking light. Nobody will eeeeeever know the difference. If the dedicated fans notice we'll just play the victim (of lawsuits) and they'll forgive us. :brick:
csm
Well-Known Member
Is it actually confirmed that the ride is getting new track? While there definitely needs to have been a good reason to remove all the railroad ties to prepare for this refurbishment, logic would dictate that in a matter of less than six months, if you are going to remove all or even most of the track and replace it, there would at least need to be new track already waiting on property -of which there have been no reports. It's not like this downtime is long enough to wait for track to be fabricated and shipped - a process that on its own can take many months depending on factory schedules.
haveyoumetmark
Well-Known Member
Sounds like a tasteful, albeit light, refurb. Good news.
DisneyBoi1215
New Member
No, it was definitely March of 2010 when the rock fell. As far as injuries, I believe no one was harmed. I used to work there so I don't remember any reports of injuries.
imagineergurl
Member
You're correct with the date. I forgot what year I transferred and 2010 makes a lot more sense. And no one was hurt in Orlando. Thats the one in three I was referring to. Google it, the next rock fell almost a year to the date and was all over the news since it actually fell onto a train.