That would be really cool! Phineas and Ferb is still extremely popular. Plus there is a new movie coming out this year on Disney+.
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Dark Ride based on anything for a Disney Park ( Blue Sky)
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jeanericuser001
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That one would be nice but highly unlikely alas because disney would never get something as scary as aliens as a full blown ride like that. On the other hand, here is one that could be more possible thanks to the acquisition of fox, The Pagemaster. This ride would once again use AR/VR so as to create the true illusion of traveling into a cartoon unlike a certain other ride. hmm Now if you have not seen the movie pagemaster I highly advice you check the movie out as its quite possibly one of the greatest non disney animated movies with a cast and soundtrack so amazing it boggles the mind. What Im also gonna suggest from this point on will make zero sense unless you have seen the movie.
The que itself begins in what is best described as a library. Rows of book shelves with countless books sorted by different types of stories. As you reach a final end to the que you will enter a dark unimpressive with curtains covering the walls standing room only theater. Inside you will watch as a boy talks bored and sarcastically about his book reports he needs to do. He criticizes the books as boring and decides he wants to just go back home instead of hang out in this library. At this point we will see some of the books light up around him as light and sound effects as well as mist seem to engulf him as well as everyone in the theater. As the mist clears we will see the room has changed significantly as now it appears that everything has greatly altered to look like a massive library. We are then introduced to the pagemaster as he talks to the boy about the importance of stories and how they can inspire anything from wonder to horror. He tells the boy that if he wants to go home he will have to regain the books he was supposed to write book reports on. These books are hidden in the realms of horror, fantasy, and adventure. As the boy wanders off view of the screen we will be informed by the pagemaster that we have a goal of our own. Our job will be to aid him with certain elements from various books. As the screen fades the pagemaster will call out when in doubt to look to the books for aid. A door will open and we will find another que with sounds and occasional light coming from the books. Now some of these books are interactive. When touched some books will respond with anything from sounds to voices to effects such as smoke or water. When you reach the end of the que you will find a four person vehicle similar to what was used in horizons. The difference is instead of buttons for destinations you will have buttons for certain items you can give to the boy. These items will be mentioned at different points in the ride and will light up awaiting a button press from you. Pressing the button will cause that item to be given to the boy to use. As you sit down there will be a set of vr/ar goggles you will place on your head. Once doing so will dramatically change the settings as some things will stay the same but others will look very different. As the ride moves along you will meet three mystical talking books: Adventure, Fantasy, and Horror. The first realm will consist of horror as you help the boy overcome a battle with either Frankenstein, Dr. Jeykle/Mr. Hyde, or the invisible man. Each time you ride you will see a different version of events though with the glasses off you will just see a series of rooms with some animatronics. Once you have finished horror you will transition to adventure where you will help the boy find some treasure as well as deal with moby dick, some pirates, and long john silver. After that you will transition to fantasy where you will encounter thieving fairies and a grand finale with a big fire breathing dragon as you attempt to flee for the exit. As you arrive there you will transition back to the library where the boy talks to the pagemaster about the adventures he has had and his desire now to read the books he was supposed to write book reports about. You will then pass into the same area where you got on the ride and walk off once again into the library as you head to the exit. As you leave you will hear the pagemaster telling you once again, "When in doubt look to the books.".
CookieMouse
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How cool would it be to have a indoor wild mouse coaster themed to mr toad’s wild ride? I think it would fit well. Think of the dark knight coaster at six flags but with a Disney level of theming and creativity. I would put it in fantasyland, maybe in the philharmagic building or as a new building taking some of the space used by the speedway.
Twilight_Roxas
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The Pagemaster attraction sounds interesting.
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Twilight_Roxas
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That is most likely Warner Bros territory.
dr_seeker
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The idea I've had for a while is a trackless ride in imagination that somehow incorporates the "omnimover" style load that the original JII had and a turntable scene. Basically, a 21st-century version of JII with Dreamfinder/Figment. Have it at least follow the current ride path, but also maybe have it go up to the second floor or take over the current ImageWorks space. If the magic eye theater doesn't get a new film in this scenario, they could turn that into ride space/new ImageWorks.
I know this isn't an original idea but I think that it would be one of the first attractions to take that original Future World spirit and adapt it for the 21st-century.
I know this isn't an original idea but I think that it would be one of the first attractions to take that original Future World spirit and adapt it for the 21st-century.
CookieMouse
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How about a phineas and ferb themed replacement for imagination, but it has two tracks (one following phineas and ferb, and the other following the organization without a cool acronym) and they merge and split at certain points, and to get the full story you would ride twice. two intertwining plots, just like the show. it would be an interactive ride utilizing the 2.5d tech seen in runaway railway. what do you think?
DashHaber
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I could see that. Maybe the slot car ride system of Test Track or Radiator Springs Racers could also work on delivering some of the speed that a Mr. Toad ride should have.
As for me, it's kind of hard to choose. There are so many things that could offer good dark ride material. For instance, imagine a Legend of Sleepy Hollow dark ride located in Liberty Square. Perhaps you could replace Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin over at Tomorrowland with Wreck-It Ralph: Arcade Clean-Up, which would have you riding through video game worlds as you blast away at invading computer bugs.
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CookieMouse
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I can imagine that, perhaps it could go in that space between the sleepy hollow resturaunt and the cinderella fountain gift shop. it offers a ride the size of mr toads wild ride at disneyland.
I believe that's a big factor as to why the wizard of oz land never happened. WB is very protective of the rights. But they did allow Universal Studios Japan to use the rights for a Oz land at their park.
jeanericuser001
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I just had an idea for a disney property that could be made into a great fantasy land style dark ride, Robin Hood. The que area would be themed to an archery competition event with different signs throughout the que as well as villagers voices talking about various things including prince john, robin hood, and of course, the tournament. Eventually when you get to the ride itself you will sit in what looks like a carriage with the standard seating arrangement. Once on board you will have the voice of Little john as the narrator as if he were the driver. No not the rapper. hehe The character little john. Then again maybe the rooster bard would be a better choice. The first scenes you will see robin hood and little john robbing prince john. Then there will be a brief chase as you are chased by the sheriff of Nottingham. From there you arrive at nottingham village where you witness an archery tournament with robin winning only to be exposed by the sheriff. Little john distracts prince john allowing robin hood to escape. You will then head into the forest as you hear the town partying while singing "prince john the phony king of england". After that you will head to the castle to see prince john has imprisoned everyone. A jail break then occurs as you see the alarm sounded. Eventually you watch as robin hood takes a leap into the water and escapes. The final part shows the wedding of robin hood and maid marion with king richard while prince john is in shackles along with the sheriff. You will then head back to the ride exit.
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Disneylandportsmouth
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Anastasia or mary poppins
jeanericuser001
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mary poppins
Edit: I have been thinking about that. How could a mary poppins ride be done as an actual dark ride and exactly how could it be taken to the next level? Then this idea came to mind. What about creating the famous merry go round scene only recreating it EXACTLY like in the movie. The ride of course will be in 3d as a 2d attractions will just not work. The vehicles will actually be merry go round horses just like in the movie. As for the vehicle type, steeplechase coaster. The ride que will consist of 10 merry go round horses. You will first put on some 3d glasses and get on a horse. The ride will briefly turn around until the vehicle load track is lined up with the ride track. You will then hear mary poppins state that this merry go round is not going no where as she tells the conductor its time. A door will open and your vehicle will start riding down a track. Along the way you will pass over a bridge, by some men on a fox hunt, and eventually a race. As you go mary poppins will pass by and eventually win the race. After that you will get to the winner's circle as you see mary poppins sing Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious. The ride will then take you to a circle spot where a photographer will say smile for the birding. A flash will happen, everything will go dark with fog, and as it clears you will find yourself back on the que where you were earlier. With no sign of the mysterious door. I know it sounds like a bonkers idea but it would be a real shocker if disney managed to pull that off.
Edit: I have been thinking about that. How could a mary poppins ride be done as an actual dark ride and exactly how could it be taken to the next level? Then this idea came to mind. What about creating the famous merry go round scene only recreating it EXACTLY like in the movie. The ride of course will be in 3d as a 2d attractions will just not work. The vehicles will actually be merry go round horses just like in the movie. As for the vehicle type, steeplechase coaster. The ride que will consist of 10 merry go round horses. You will first put on some 3d glasses and get on a horse. The ride will briefly turn around until the vehicle load track is lined up with the ride track. You will then hear mary poppins state that this merry go round is not going no where as she tells the conductor its time. A door will open and your vehicle will start riding down a track. Along the way you will pass over a bridge, by some men on a fox hunt, and eventually a race. As you go mary poppins will pass by and eventually win the race. After that you will get to the winner's circle as you see mary poppins sing Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious. The ride will then take you to a circle spot where a photographer will say smile for the birding. A flash will happen, everything will go dark with fog, and as it clears you will find yourself back on the que where you were earlier. With no sign of the mysterious door. I know it sounds like a bonkers idea but it would be a real shocker if disney managed to pull that off.
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I agree a Mary Poppins dark ride would be awesome!
DashHaber
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Mary Poppins would be great to see as a dark ride. You may think that idea sounds bonkers, but I feel like to really capture the spirit of that carousel horse scene from the original Mary Poppins and preserve the feel of them being carousel horses, you'd probably have to try something bonkers. Heck, it could be one of the great imagineering projects if they could pull it off.
It's no wonder that we haven't seen a Mary Poppins ride happen yet, considering all you'd have to pull off to make it truly special.
EPCOT is getting a Mary Poppins "attraction". Rumors are it is either a carousel or a meet and greet like Belle's at Magic Kingdom.
jeanericuser001
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I suspect with the budget being reduced they will probably just make a better mary poppins meet and greet area instead of an actual ride. The original area was nice but poor control for crowds. As for where to place that carousel, they probably took out that cover band so they could put a carousel in that little concert area.
DashHaber
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That's what I've heard, too. Interesting thing to mention with the carousel idea is that Disney apparently put in a patent for a carousel where the vehicles could move at different speeds and differing directions. Not sure if they'll use that or just do a normal carousel, but it could offer a little spice that people would want with a Mary Poppins attraction.
You know, they had a plan at one point for the UK pavilion, way back in the early days of Epcot, for a Victorian-Era music hall. If they wanted to do more of a show instead of an actual ride with Mary Poppins, they could bring back some of that old idea with the Royal Doulton Music Hall from Mary Poppins Returns.
That would be a really cool idea. Personally I would love to see a dark ride based off Tony Baxter's idea.