disnyfan89
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I think if they add any more rides to ws it should be anything but a boat ride!!
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Dark ride in Germany?? (Way old news)
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PuertoRekinSam
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One of the big reasons Mt. Fuji was never built was due to Kodak not wanting their biggest rival's symbol having more inpact on park guest then their own red and yellow K. However, from what I have heard, Kodak's contract is up in a year or so, and things may not be working out for them. So who knows we might have an anounment for Fuji by 2007
Snow White 610
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I got the AllEars newsletter too, it mentioned that the boat ride would feature the scenes along the Rhine, no mention of AAs. I am going on the 16th (weather permitting 
) and will try to find the "door" if it exists.
) and will try to find the "door" if it exists.
MKCP 1985
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PuertoRekinSam said:
Things do change. I was surprised in looking at DonickCo's photos from 1980 that the film shop on Main Street USA was not Kodak - it was POLAROID!
Here's the pic: Look in the right corner of the photo.
Polaroid, Kodak, Fuji - but if Fuji comes to EPCOT, will that be the end (again) of Figment?
WDWFanatic
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From this space photo I see the building what is behind china?
http://terraserver.microsoft.com/image.aspx?t=4&s=10&x=2232&y=15690&z=17&w=2
http://terraserver.microsoft.com/image.aspx?t=4&s=10&x=2232&y=15690&z=17&w=2
PuertoRekinSam said:
That's not quite true. Yes, Fuji Film could get a boost from an attraction that shares its name. But more to the point, Mt. Fuji holds a somewhat sacred place to the history and religions of Japan. To this day people make pilgramiges to walk trails up the mountain, not just for a day in the parks, but to find spiritual peace. Building a Fuji rollercoaster would be similar to building Mr. Toad's Wild Ride Through the Sistine Chapel in the Italy pavilion or a Washington Monument drop tower next to the American pavilion.
What I would like to see Disney do is strengthen its relationship with Studio Ghibli of Japan. Then, Disney could build an american version of the Ghibli Museum inside/behind the Japan pavilion. http://www.tautoz.com/ghiblimuseum/
The museum shows an original Totoro film (and two other original films) that could easily be translated into english. Plus, with the material to draw from, Disney Imagineers could create an experience unlike anything in the parks today.
mrtoad
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PuertoRekinSam said:
Kodak is tumbling further and further. They have announced in the past year of the end of manufacturing point and shoot film cameras in the USA. They will continue to produce them for other parts of the world as of now. The only film cameras they will produce in the USA are SLRs and they are already not a big player in that market.
For digital cameras, most of theirs are low end cameras (but do sell well) and they have one major digital camera I believe it is 14 MP but it is not a big seller as it is supose to be really slow and only used by portraig photographers.
That being said they are still the largest in terms of the paper used in developing (I believe, could be wrong).
PuertoRekinSam
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I was not suguesting that Mt. Fuji was nothing more then a company logo. I was suguesting that on a corporate suit level it's goodwill. Think about it, when people hear the word blimp... what pops into their mind, most often it's Goodyear, even though many many companies have their logos on blimps. Not quite the same, but just an reference point.
As for Fuji coming to Disney... That's not exactly what I meant either. But what I know and what I can say are two different things. Keep an eye out for exciting changes coming to a WDW themepark near you soon when it comes to photos. :animwink: (but is this hearsay, fact, my fantasy... only time will tell)
As for Fuji coming to Disney... That's not exactly what I meant either. But what I know and what I can say are two different things. Keep an eye out for exciting changes coming to a WDW themepark near you soon when it comes to photos. :animwink: (but is this hearsay, fact, my fantasy... only time will tell)
FigmentJedi
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I still say that if the Godzilla ride couldn't go to WS, then it could at least have gone to Disney MGM Studios...
DarkMeasures
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Godzilla was actually a warning against the use of Nukes. Basically is protest film but it seems that nobody knows its meaning.
Anyway, there are thousands and thousands of planned attractions that never got built. The Portion we know about are the ones that got ahead of the others (even greenlited and built) but never opened.
I assume though that the Germany ride would have been very similar to Disneyland's motorboat cruise.
Anyway, there are thousands and thousands of planned attractions that never got built. The Portion we know about are the ones that got ahead of the others (even greenlited and built) but never opened.
I assume though that the Germany ride would have been very similar to Disneyland's motorboat cruise.
tigger248
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WDWFanatic said:
That building is kind of like a cast services type building (I think). I was back there once on my college program and I remember seeing a large locker room and stuff in there. The bus from vista way dropped us off back there and that was how we entered the park that day. I rarely rode the bus because I had my car, but my room mate wanted to take the bus instead, so I saw a part of Epcot that I'd never seen before.
Main Street USA
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WDWFanatic said:
Ok, I may be having problems with my sight this evening, but I'm trying to see where there is room for an attraction in the current building behind Germany. I see room for the restaurant, which is quite large, but not near enough room inside for a ride. Someone help me out here.