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News Disney Not Renewing Great Movie Ride Sponsorship Deal with TCM ; Attraction to Close
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If Disney has plans to completely change not only the ride, but the appearance of the building itself, then it needs to be honest and say the celebration of the magic of movies is dead at that park. Which I don't understand, given Disney's place in movie making history.
Now that the Hat and the temporary stage is gone, or at least it was my last visit, what a view down Hollywood... and I was a fan of the Hat. Frankly, I wish Disney would bring back the concept of a functioning studio. Florida has a very vibrant film industry and is the home of one of the top film schools in the country, along with two other good schools, Ringling and Full Sail.
If I'd been the one making decisions, I would have taken the entire back area, turned it back into functioning studios and tours (like Universal in Hollywood was), kinda what MGM Disney was. Plus, with FSU, Ringling and Full Sail, you have a pipeline for filmmakers and interns. All while enhancing not only the history of Hollywood, but being a prime incubator for future filmmakers who might make Disney Studios some cash down the road. But I guess I'm probably in the minority.
Now that the Hat and the temporary stage is gone, or at least it was my last visit, what a view down Hollywood... and I was a fan of the Hat. Frankly, I wish Disney would bring back the concept of a functioning studio. Florida has a very vibrant film industry and is the home of one of the top film schools in the country, along with two other good schools, Ringling and Full Sail.
If I'd been the one making decisions, I would have taken the entire back area, turned it back into functioning studios and tours (like Universal in Hollywood was), kinda what MGM Disney was. Plus, with FSU, Ringling and Full Sail, you have a pipeline for filmmakers and interns. All while enhancing not only the history of Hollywood, but being a prime incubator for future filmmakers who might make Disney Studios some cash down the road. But I guess I'm probably in the minority.
po1998
Well-Known Member
thx
NothingRhymeswithOrange
Well-Known Member
The park is going through a major overhaul, and clearly they are trying to distance themselves from its original studios theming. Removing this ride is sad, since its always been one of my favorites since I first visited WDW, but makes sense going forward. With Toy Story, Star Wars, and eventually a retheme of RnRC and TOT most likely coming in the near future, the park will have a new identity and will be completely reinvented for the future.
Aside from going from one identity crisis to another, a bigger issue is no increase in actual park capacity.
NothingRhymeswithOrange
Well-Known Member
Lets hope that with the retheme of RnRC and TOT we get a 3rd land built behind them based on whatever they are retheming it to (Superhero land) which should add some guest eaters if Disney doesn't take the cheap route like usual.
Not on the cards. Though its sorely needed. With high capacity, quality attractions.
I thought meet and greet land, with upcharge Island was green lit?
Lee
Adventurer
Good guess....
But, from what I know, the whole ride is a trip through Mickey's greatest(ish) hits.
A rare departure from the "something goes horribly wrong" template.
wannabeBelle
Well-Known Member
More attractions are needed, not closing existing ones. Certainly not increasing capacity would not be a good idea for the future, if I am reading all of this correctly. This could have been timed better for sure. Marie
RSoxNo1
Well-Known Member
I have not been a fan of TGMR for years, especially if they're not running the Cowboy scene.
I am very excited for this idea and welcome it with open arms.
RSoxNo1
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Have you ever been on Pirates of the Caribbean?
willtravel
Well-Known Member
If poor guest surveys actually matter, how come we still have Stitch?
If this closing of GMR is based on surveys, I would think they should be other attractions in MK that should close other than Stitch. Most of MK park actually.......
Princess Leia
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I am so bummed. Really bummed. I thought maybe, just maybe, it would get some TLC after Toy Story and Star Wars came out. I'm a classic film buff (working on the AFI's lists right now), and this attraction was special to me.
Might as well say it, calling dibs on the Singin' in the Rain and Casablanca scenes... If I can't get Rick and Ilsa, I definitely want Gene Kelly.
Might as well say it, calling dibs on the Singin' in the Rain and Casablanca scenes... If I can't get Rick and Ilsa, I definitely want Gene Kelly.
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brb1006
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A trackless Mickey Mouse ride?
RSoxNo1
Well-Known Member
GMR is lousy right now but could be updated. I certainly understand the need to add and not replace but in terms of decisions for this park, I'm very much in favor of this one.
As for using surveys to justify things. That's all they're there for. They're not an integral part in the attraction replacement process they're just another way to pitch something.
GhostHost1000
Premium Member
I still think it would be nice to have the great Disney movie ride... and have show scenes with movies (in a timeline) for popular or well known movies including some not represented at the parks currently. Steamboat on up - last scene could be changed with video of some of the latest movies that year or currently playing (which would help promote as well)
sorta like the Disney history movie ride
sorta like the Disney history movie ride