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

[phillip9698]

The idea of a romp through musical history sounds cool but in practice I think it would be a ride of pure annoyance. I already find it annoying that any ride with a speaking part and even a lot of stage shows include guests that feel it necessary to sing/speak along with the show. The last 4 times I rode Haunted Mansion there was a group that pretty much went word for word with the host, ruining the pre-show for first time riders. You create a ride of nothing but popular tunes and I know I'd be unlucky enough to get the vehicle full of guests who feel they are part of the show. We had to move away from a prime spot at the villian spectacular during last years halloween party because a group behind us was singing and speaking all the lines.

 

[cheezbat]

Hope it goes back to off and stays that way.

And if it doesn't, then I demand Carsland and Indiana Jones Adventure be cloned for DHS.

 

[brb1006]

It's almost time.

 

[Wishing Star]

eh..

couldn't you at least have used classic Mickey over the 2013 shorts one.

 

[Bolt]

eh..

couldn't you at least have used classic Mickey over the 2013 shorts one.

To be fair, pie eyed Mickey is the classic look.

 

[Wishing Star]

you know what I mean. That's not the Walt Mickey.

 

[jpeden]

This is interesting. I was expecting more of a "Mickey through the ages" type thing.

 

[Wishing Star]

This is interesting. I was expecting more of a "Mickey through the ages" type thing.

I would have liked that idea, more interesting.

I guess that's why some were saying it's even lesser than that, few days ago.

 

[huwar18]

Ugh. Why couldn't they use the Mickey from Mickey Mouse Clubhouse or the show on XD. If they are going to use the new characters. I hate the new Goofy in the shorts. He is awful.

 

[PrincessJulia1207]

this is tacky AF how are they gonna put this in the chinese theater?? mickey through the ages would've made much more sense with the theming of the attraction! plus does anyone actually like those (trash) shorts they put out?? i'm not happy, and it doesn't soften the blow that GMR is being replaced a ride better suited to fit in the "hollywoood history" type of theming that currently stands. instead their selling out and trying to force IPs in by replacing it with something tacky that doesn't match at all. they're only justifying it by saying "it's like being immersed in a disney short!" #notmydisneyshort

are they DEFINITELY keeping the chinese theater facade and the handprints outside? (@marni1971)

 

[Coolbert]

#BoycottMickey #SaveGMR

 

[rct247]

Great Movie Ride closes August 13, 2017.

 

[po1998]

It's a sad day for those who love classic attractions...especially attractions that last more than 5 minutes.

I wish I could make it there for one last ride.

At least I got to see the Osborne lights on one of the final evenings.

 

[Jeff456]

So disappointed, I am going to miss it by 6 days... the same with Ellen...

 

[jpeden]

So disappointed, I am going to miss it by 6 days... the same with Ellen...

I'm missing it by 5 days.....

 

[Mike S]

It definitely looked cool from what I saw.

Sad to lose GMR though

 

[MerlinTheGoat]

Well based solely on the art and description of the new ride, it sounds very lame. Like Rat and Toy Story Mania, it seems mostly video screen based with little to no set pieces or AAs. Plus they are using that rather grotesque Ren and Stimpy looking "flash animation" character design from the newer shorts, bleh.

 

[ᗩLᘿᑕ ✨ ᗩζᗩᗰ]

I'm glad to see this will be a Mickey-centric ride. I'm apprehensive about how it'll look in the end but I'm "thrilled" it isn't a highlight of musicals.

 

[PrincessJulia1207]

Well based solely on the art and description of the new ride, it sounds very lame. Like Rat and Toy Story Mania, it seems mostly video screen based with little to no set pieces or AAs. Plus they are using that rather grotesque Ren and Stimpy looking "flash animation" character design from the newer shorts, bleh.

"OMG BUT THINK OF ALL THE MERCHANDISE OPPORTUNITIES GUYS!"
-Bob Chapek, 7/15/17

 

[thepirateking]

The transforming scene was sort of cool for a low-tech effect. Imagineering made it sound like an ambitious and sprawling attraction. As always, I'm skeptical until they deliver. There is a TON of room in that building and we've seen them abandon space before. Plus, an all Mickey & Friends gift shop would fit in there too...

So long GMR. I think your gangster hijacking scene is slightly tone-deaf for today's sensibilities, but I always loved you.