News Disney Not Renewing Great Movie Ride Sponsorship Deal with TCM ; Attraction to Close

[Thanks phoenicians]

If they don't replace volm there will be even less to do in animation courtyard. That area is going to be so stale it'll be sad to look at compared to sunset and SWL

 

[Bocabear]

the Animation Courtyard has been stale for about 10 years!! VOTLM was not meant to be a headling attraction but more of a filler until they got around to other things... I would love to see the Great Mickey Ride go into the Animation building...making the Animation courtyard relevant again...and a portal to a whole new Toontown (instead of the uber-tired Toy Story Land...

 

[Haymarket2008]

I'd hope so. Whilst they keep being mentioned it's gone quieter regarding them. There is the possibility of the black box theatre being used as a general show venue next year.

It's another odd thing about the GMR project. Mickey is meant to open in time for SWL and the crowds, but how does the park cope when GMR is gone in the meantime? Another reason Mickey should be an addition not a replacement.

There is no legitimately considered plan to put this attraction somewhere else? I'm trying to figure out the rationale behind taking away so much capacity.

 

[ford91exploder]

There is no legitimately considered plan to put this attraction somewhere else? I'm trying to figure out the rationale behind taking away so much capacity.

'Savings' on staffing the park is all I can figure.

 

[ford91exploder]

Forgive me for being completely late to the paty, but are we all sure this is happening? Is it official?

Why would Disney close down The Great Movie Ride? It's a perfect tribute to the world of movies. Why can't they just put it in Animation Courtyard, where a ride themed around Disney's iconic cartoon rodent would fit? Has Chapek's IP-obsession gone too far? Has shoehorning replaced actual theming?

What's going on around here?!

In answer to your questions Yes and Yes

 

[DinoInstitute]

There is no legitimately considered plan to put this attraction somewhere else? I'm trying to figure out the rationale behind taking away so much capacity.

Assuming the answer is no, my last hope is for this project to wait until 2018 and have the new CEO know how stupid this is

'Savings' on staffing the park is all I can figure.

Which is pretty sad really. If they're that concerned about paying for an extra few cast members that do the ride narration then how would they ever even give any parks any real expansion in the future.

 

[Brer Panther]

Why can't they just put it in Animation Courtyard, where a ride themed around Disney's iconic cartoon rodent would fit?

I honestly don't know. Nor do I know why they didn't stick Frozen Ever After in Fantasyland and that Guardians of the Galaxy thing they're apparently replacing Energy with in Tommorowland.

 

[S 2]

The only real difference, allowing Forrest Gump to be called a classic is that the GMR isn't just about classic movies there are a million of those. They are about films that made Hollywood what it was either by epic movies or epic genre movies. Forrest as good as it was didn't happen to be either one of those. It was good and it was popular, but, it hardly made Hollywood at the time that it was released. It's not about popularity, as much as it is about historical significance in the film industry. Gump didn't have any real significance to it other then entertaining and that's all I have to say about that. Momma always said that life and movies are like a box of chocolates. You never know what your going to get.

Forest Gump could be argued to be an Epic, he has many adventures there doesn't have to be sequel just many adventures in many different locations. I'm arguing that both movies pass all the tests to be considered Great Movies: huge influence, iconic, won many awards, etc... Also the passage of time should be considered, its been 20-30 years for both of those at this point. Although, Alien didn't help "make" Hollywood, but was a huge influence to the industry and one that still gets referenced to today.

 

[S 2]

Thanks Matt..... As usual...... select one thing from an entire post without context....

*1023*

ETA: Sometimes film is preserved for historical significance. But again nuance is lost on some.

Perspective?

 

[Matt_Black]

Forest Gump could be argued to be an Epic, he has many adventures there doesn't have to be sequel just many adventures in many different locations. I'm arguing that both movies pass all the tests to be considered Great Movies: huge influence, iconic, won many awards, etc... Also the passage of time should be considered, its been 20-30 years for both of those at this point. Although, Alien didn't help "make" Hollywood, but was a huge influence to the industry and one that still gets referenced to today.

I'd say Alien was far more influential. Arguably the first mainstream movie to have a female lead in an action role. Brilliant blend of two genres, sci-fi and horror. Satire of modern business. Etc.

 

[S 2]

The park soon to be known as the park formerly known as Disney Hollywood Studios will likely need a new, cohesive theme. I pretty much think anything that isn't a Disney movie will not have a place in this park's new theme. I will personally miss this ride as I do MGM Studios, the park that inspired my Midwestern daughter to become an animator. When she was eleven years old the park inspired her. However, depending on how well it is done, this may be the ride that brings the cohesiveness the new park whatever that may be.

Thanks for the updates everyone. This is just my humble opinion of why this is being considered. Considering what else is going into the park, I guess it makes sense. I am just grateful that MGM was around when it was.

Snow Whites Great Adventure eventually would be cool!! I just keep thinking of ways they could bring it back, if not the Germany pavilion then why not here ?

 

[S 2]

I'd say Alien was far more influential. Arguably the first mainstream movie to have a female lead in an action role. Brilliant blend of two genres, sci-fi and horror. Satire of modern business. Etc.

and that could be argue

I think I mentioned this earlier in either this thread or the TSL one, but TSMM will at some point have to go down as they close off Pixar Place and rerouted everything back into TSL, right? Maybe they have a plan around that, you might know, but it seems to me like it will have to close.

How will the park be able to manage having only 3 rides during that time, all of which having a height requirement? This is a really, really poor decision to have it replace GMR.

EYPWBOLA

(Eventually your posts will become one long antonym)

 

[Goofyernmost]

Forest Gump could be argued to be an Epic, he has many adventures there doesn't have to be sequel just many adventures in many different locations. I'm arguing that both movies pass all the tests to be considered Great Movies: huge influence, iconic, won many awards, etc... Also the passage of time should be considered, its been 20-30 years for both of those at this point. Although, Alien didn't help "make" Hollywood, but was a huge influence to the industry and one that still gets referenced to today.

In my mind both Indiana Jones and Alien were ground breaking in that they were seriously great movies and the first serious start of their genre. There has been no new genre created by Forrest, just an odd ball premise, with a happy/sad ending. Pretty tried and true formula. Great movie, don't get me wrong, but, certainly not ground breaking or a catalyst for many like movies to follow it. Very amusing, entertaining, funny at times, very sad at others, but, it didn't have any real moral, purpose, direction or lasting influence on any of us that are based in the real world.

 

[DisneyManOne]

You know, in hindsight, a ride like this could actually fit within Hollywood Boulevard. Mickey's been around since 1928. Hollywood Boulevard is themed around Hollywood during the 30s and 40s, so this was back when Mickey Mouse shorts were in their prime. And it's been established that the Chinese Theatre will remain, so the theming will still be here.

Plus, I think it's nice that a ride based around the little guy is finally coming to fruition after so many years.

 

[Mike S]

You know, in hindsight, a ride like this could actually fit within Hollywood Boulevard. Mickey's been around since 1928. Hollywood Boulevard is themed around Hollywood during the 30s and 40s, so this was back when Mickey Mouse shorts were in their prime. And it's been established that the Chinese Theatre will remain, so the theming will still be here.

Plus, I think it's nice that a ride based around the little guy is finally coming to fruition after so many years.

The argument isn't really that it doesn't fit but that DHS needs more additions over replacements.

 

[DinoInstitute]

You know, in hindsight, a ride like this could actually fit within Hollywood Boulevard. Mickey's been around since 1928. Hollywood Boulevard is themed around Hollywood during the 30s and 40s, so this was back when Mickey Mouse shorts were in their prime. And it's been established that the Chinese Theatre will remain, so the theming will still be here.

Plus, I think it's nice that a ride based around the little guy is finally coming to fruition after so many years.

While I agree with your points, as I think most people do, where the problem comes in is how we have to lose GMR to get it.

 

[brb1006]

The argument isn't really that it doesn't fit but that DHS needs more additions over replacements.

And if the Mickey ride wasn't a replacement for Great Movie ride. Then it would had made a nice addition in Animation Courtyard once Star Wars Launch Bay closes once Star Wars Land is complete.

 

[DinoInstitute]

And if the Mickey ride wasn't a replacement for Great Movie ride. Then it would had made a nice addition in Animation Courtyard once Star Wars Launch Bay closes once Star Wars Land is complete.

Honestly I wouldn't be all that opposed to them just closing off Animation Courtyard altogether making it another line of facades between the LM show theater and the starring roles. And then something in the middle (coughMickeyRidecough). The space behind it could be used for expansion with another land next to TSL or something.

 

[HauntedMansionFLA]

And if the Mickey ride wasn't a replacement for Great Movie ride. Then it would had made a nice addition in Animation Courtyard once Star Wars Launch Bay closes once Star Wars Land is complete.

Several people have stated that Mickey's ride should go where the SW launch Bay is located and keep / update GMR with Disney Movies instead.

 

[Mike S]

Several people have stated that Mickey's ride should go where the SW launch Bay is located and keep / update GMR with Disney Movies instead.

Let's not get ahead ourselves. Only a few people want GMR to be all Disney.