Flying Saucers

[jmuboy]

I have been thinking about this suggestion for a while. But with WDI bringing the flying saucers back to life at Disney's California Adventure (with a new theme) why not have WDW bring them back - with the original flying saucer theme? This would be a great addition to Tomorrowland. A fun new ridethat isn't toon based. If the old Skyway station and all the adjacent buildings were demolished there would be plenty of room for the Flying Saucers between the Carousel of Progress and Space Mountain entrance. New restrooms to replace the ones current behind the Skyway station could be added back where the Galaxy Palace Theater used to be.

 

[marni1971]

It was thought about in 1990 as part of 1994s New Tomorrowland, to replace the CoP. Thankfully it didn`t happen. With the permenant Stitch Dance Party area that open space you mentioned is reduced now - and remember the berm is there too!

The original flying saucers were notorious for breaking down; the new version has improved on the design. I wouldn`t be surprised if plans for Orlando appeared again in a few years.

 

[Captain Chaos]

It was thought about in 1990 as part of 1994s New Tomorrowland, to replace the CoP. Thankfully it didn`t happen. With the permenant Stitch Dance Party area that open space you mentioned is reduced now - and remember the berm is there too!

The original flying saucers were notorious for breaking down; the new version has improved on the design. I wouldn`t be surprised if plans for Orlando appeared again in a few years.

Now we know what they could add to the Galaxy Palace Theatre/Parking Lot area in a few years... :hammer:

 

[Enigma]

Now we know what they could add to the Galaxy Palace Theatre/Parking Lot area in a few years... :hammer:

Actually to me the flying saucers would be a PERFECT replacement for Monsters inc. laugh floor.

 

[EPCOT Explorer]

It was thought about in 1990 as part of 1994s :dazzle: Thankfully it didn`t happen. With the permenant Stitch Dance Party area that open space you mentioned is reduced now - and remember the berm is there too!

The original flying saucers were notorious for breaking down; the new version has improved on the design. I wouldn`t be surprised if plans for Orlando appeared again in a few years.

Hopefully not in CoP's place though...

 

[marni1971]

Hopefully not in CoP's place though...

Not anymore thankfully.

 

[EPCOT Explorer]

Not anymore thankfully.

Exactly what I was looking for.


Thank you, Martin!

 

[TheDisneyMagic]

Actually to me the flying saucers would be a PERFECT replacement for Monsters inc. laugh floor.

I actually wouldn't mind that at all.

 

[jmuboy]

I would be very happy to see the flying saucers replace the Laugh Floor. But is this new "2012 version" of the flying saucers really designed to be indoors? If so, the round theater could lend itself to a move that is projected onto the sides of the theater to give the feel of taking flight, like you are flying out of the building and into space. My only real concern if it went into the Laugh Floor building would be the capacity issues and retrofitting this ride into an existing building.

 

[Captain Chaos]

Not anymore thankfully.

Then where? Stitch? Monster's Inc. Laugh Floor? Galaxy Palace?

 

[uklad79]

To get the capacity needed I would have said the race track in TL would have to go or maybe a site like the old sub lagoon?

 

[imagineer boy]

I never understood the appeal of the flying saucers. In a nut shell, they're just bumper cars. Big deal.:shrug:

 

[Captain Chaos]

I never understood the appeal of the flying saucers. In a nut shell, they're just bumper cars. Big deal.:shrug:

Hence Disney's love for them.. :lookaroun

 

[Rob562]

I never understood the appeal of the flying saucers. In a nut shell, they're just bumper cars. Big deal.:shrug:

While essentially they were bumper cars, I think the "coolness" factor was the fact that you were in a (motorless) hovercraft gliding across the floor rather than driving around in a bumper car. (Though hopefully with modern computer-aided design they could figure out a way to lessen the tendency for the saucers to "bounce" rather than glide...)

And for those who aren't up on their Disneyland history, here's a couple YouTube videos:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWJo_3fotiE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4z2BaezdZs


And while we're at it, for some reason I just find this re-dubbed version of the second video utterly hilarious...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_D320hetS9g

-Rob

 

[SirGoofy]

Actually to me the flying saucers would be a PERFECT replacement for Monsters inc. laugh floor.

Agreed. Either there or Stitch. Either one would be a "good riddance" situation.

 

[MousDad]

C and D tickets should never be replaced with B tickets, regardless of disliked content or supposed improper placement of the replacee and the supposed proper placement of the replacer. That's just lunacy.

 

[sittle]

..... Why couldn't they demolish the Tomorrowland Speedway and put the flying saucers there??

It makes some sense to me to replace one drive-it-yourself ride with another more futuristic drive-it-yourself ride...

 

[MousDad]

..... Why couldn't they demolish the Tomorrowland Speedway and put the flying saucers there??

Same reason you don't demolish the Jungle Cruise and put in "The Junior Jungle Truck Spin," or demolish Living with the Land to put in "The Carrot Hopper," or demolish Muppetvision to put in "Gonzo's Spin and Whirl."

 

[tinktoo]

And while we're at it, for some reason I just find this re-dubbed version of the second video utterly hilarious...

:ROFLOL:OMG that is a masterpiece of composing/choreography! :ROFLOL:

Thanks for sharing the fun! :lol:

 

[Captain Chaos]

Same reason you don't demolish the Jungle Cruise and put in "The Junior Jungle Truck Spin," or demolish Living with the Land to put in "The Carrot Hopper," or demolish Muppetvision to put in "Gonzo's Spin and Whirl."

Those attractions aren't in the same league as Speedway... Speedway could go tomorrow and no one would miss it...