Disney needs another log flume

[mitchk]

As long as the new attraction is a quality one - with incredible theming, great music, and a good story - I don't care what kind of ride type it is. So, do I mind if the next attraction is a log flume? No. I love Splash Mountain, and I think multiple versions of log flume-style attractions could happily co-exist at Disney World. I could see one in World Showcase (Brother Bear, for example) and one in Animal Kingdom (insert idea here), but I can't really see the idea working as well for the Studios (naturally, I could be very wrong about this one).
We already know the next attactions for Disney World won't be a flume-style attraction (the two Nemos, Monsters, Inc., Midway Madness), but I agree with mitchk, there's no reason the Parks can't have more than one of a certain type of attraction. Someone didn't agree with his comparison of Everest to Thunder Mountain (which really isn't that far off. I've been on Everest, too, and I immediately came to a similar conclusion), so how about Dumbo to the Rocket Jets or Aladdin Magic Carpets or Triceratops Spin? All but the last usually have lines, and Dumbo hasn't suffered a bit from the so-called competition. So far, the arguments presented against his idea have no merit, from what I can see. If we start limiting Disney and saying they can't use a specific type of ride design simply because it has been done before, then we're severely hampering the creative process.
Good idea, mitchk...

Thank you very much. I agree with other people, it must have a great story, and excellent theming. I also would like to point out that I don't think log flumes should be placed in the category of how wet can I get. As a kid I always loved log flumes, I just thought that the drop down water was so much more exciting than a coaster drop. Thanks for everyone's thoughts :wave:

 

[Disneynutcase]

I've always thought that Disney deliberately created it's next potential log ride or flume/coaster ride with the Incan (I think) pyramid in "The Emperor's New Groove." There are elements in the movie where it literally is a thrill ride.

And that would take care of storyline for a new potential ride, wouldn't it?

Of late, Disney has revitalized this movie with both a direct to video sequel and now a kid's cartoon show on Disney Channel--"The Emperor's New School." So the characters are definitely viable/usable.

Question is, where would they put a ride like this? Have they ever considered doing a South America area at DAK? I've heard rumors of Australia, and then there's the always rumored Beastly Kingdom. But has South America ever been considered?

About the only other area I can think of would be Adventureland in MK, but that would put it fairly close to Splash Mountain...although if a new attraction was more akin to a Disney souped-up version of Journey To Atlantis at Seaworld, it would at least be different.

I agree that what Disney should not do if they ever install another flume ride is something too similar to Splash Mountain. As it is, I've been told that one of the main reasons why the Indiana Jones Adventure ride has yet to come to WDW is because Dinosaur's ride system, including the ride path, is a copy of Disneyland's Indy ride's path...just the scenes and creatures along the way are obviously different. So they shot themselves in the foot with that one--as in installing a WDW Indiana Jones Adventure forces Imagineers to have to rethink the ride experience (at least a bit) to seperate it from DAK's offering.

 

[CoffeeJedi]

Maelstrom is a log flume ride in spirit, not as good as Splash Mt. of course, but still a nicely themed boat ride with a pair of fun drops.

I heard a rumor years ago that they actually WERE developing a ride based on that movie, but the box office was weak (though you're right, they have brought the characters back in a DTV and show). Maybe they could call it "The Emperor's New Flume"... though... it wouldn't be 'new' for very long, would it?

 

[bayoutinkbelle]

I'm just shocked, shocked that Maelstrom is being left out of the discussion.

I love it.

<i>And CoffeeJedi AND Celticdog beat me to it. Dang!</i>

 

[brich]

Water rides -
Spalsh Mountain
Pirates
Small World
Maelstrom
Land
Mexico
Kali River Rapids

Am I missing any?

Some fast, some slow. All water rides...

 

[Dukeblue1016]

I think another one would be great for one main reason... when we were just there this past week... I did Slash Mt twice (on EMH morning) because otherwise you would have your choice at a 100 minute wait or a fastpass for like 6 hours later... or if it was past 4:00... not at all... it was just mobbed

If they made one that was extraordinary and wasn't at all like SM... then that'd be FANTASTIC... just fantastic... I root for it!

 

[PhilharMagician]

I think another one would be great for one main reason... when we were just there this past week... I did Slash Mt twice (on EMH morning) because otherwise you would have your choice at a 100 minute wait or a fastpass for like 6 hours later... or if it was past 4:00... not at all... it was just mobbed

If they made one that was extraordinary and wasn't at all like SM... then that'd be FANTASTIC... just fantastic... I root for it!

Is that the new overlay for MNSSHP? :lol:

 

[mitchk]

Water rides -
Spalsh Mountain
Pirates
Small World
Maelstrom
Land
Mexico
Kali River Rapids

Am I missing any?

Some fast, some slow. All water rides...

Yes all water rides, with only ONE being a real LOG FLUME

 

[Dukeblue1016]

Is that the new overlay for MNSSHP? :lol:

WHOOPS

 

[Tigger1988]

Yes all water rides, with only ONE being a real LOG FLUME

Haha I was just about to say that, somehow people turned the discussion into how many water rides Disney has, well only 1 is an actual log flume, which the OP was talking about.

 

[imagineer99]

In general, I think that some type of water based attraction is needed at MGM (in my dreams the Indy Stunt show is replaced with a kick-butt water coaster). But, regardless, MGM is a park in need of dire help. It needs rides--STAT!

 

[brucie]

I don't think that MK needs another flume ride. Splash mountain is great and you can only do so much with a flume ride!

 

[unkadug]

I don't think that MK needs another flume ride. Splash mountain is great and you can only do so much with a flume ride!

That's like saying there is only so much you can do with a roller coaster or dark ride.

It's all about theming. Theming makes the difference between one attraction and another.

 

[mitchk]

Amen, my man :sohappy:

 

[brucie]

ok yes you can do alot with themes but the basis is all the same, travel through a whimsical enchanted area, a few quick surprises before the typical drop at the end! If they are going to do a new ride lets do something that hasnt been done before!

 

[unkadug]

ok yes you can do alot with themes but the basis is all the same, travel through a whimsical enchanted area, a few quick surprises before the typical drop at the end! If they are going to do a new ride lets do something that hasnt been done before!

OK, by your logic every dark ride at WDW would be: " travel through a whimsical enchanted area, a few quick surprises before the typical " unload area.

Every rollercoaster would be: travel up a hill, then down that hill before the typical braking area and unload.

 

[Scar Junior]

Personally, I thought WDW has needed another flume-style attraction for years. I think either Epcot or Disney MGM Studios should get one (since AK and MK have "wet" rides). However, unless it fits well with the World Showcase theme, I would say that Disney MGM Studios would fit best. It needs new life and it's limited in attractions and time in the park (compared to Epcot).

Even if it isn't a flume-style, a water ride would be great for the park. I know from my CP days that guests often ask for rides that they can get wet and cool of on. Sure, there's waterparks... but that's not on the same level as adding something like a "Dudley Do Right" type ride to Disney MGM.

BTW, those "water rides" listed by the pessimistic Boston guy... none of them are at Disney MGM... so even then there is reason to consider it. But I know, you're just cranky because of your Sox.

 

[bhg469]

I always thought disney needed a complete raft ride. Kali is nice butleaves you wanting more. It much too short to be enjoyable.

 

[Dukeblue1016]

Yeah, to say theming doesn't mean that much and to say log flume rides are all basically the same... well that just doesn't make sense because... why add Everest, its in a rollercoaster (we already had SM, TM, and RnRC...) its a Mt (we already had TM, SM, SM), its partially in the dark (like half of disney rides are)... I mean... Maelstrom gets very crowded, yet its like the shortest ride in history, and its a lot like PoTC... its a boat, with one small drop... but... they both get popular... neither one NEARLY as popular as Splash though... so you add a very well themed log flume ride with maybe a bigger drop, or a different design... heck, even if it was identical with a different theme (no one would want that obviously, just saying IF) it would still post humonguous que times... It seriously doesn't really matter what disney does, if its fun... people will do it... even if it isn't fun, people will do it...

So i think MGM would be a GREAT spot for a log flume with brand new theming, new design... or a water coaster...

 

[njbuck]

Yes! I think we can use another log flume. My idea is a Pocahontas themed flume using canoes instead of logs for the Animal Kingdom. They can play the "Colors of the Wind" song and the final plunge could be down the waterfalls.