Gran Fiesta Tour - New Animatronics

[Andrew C]

I know. a lot of updates are are like what they recently did to Star Tours where they basically turned the ride into a movie trailer. It's grea to see updates like the ones they did to this and the Little Mermaid that exist for nothing more other than quality improvement.

They turned star tours into a movie trailer? I thought they just added a new scene or two?

 

[Donaldfan1934]

They turned star tours into a movie trailer? I thought they just added a new scene or two?

Well, they reset the ride so that people would 100% have to get those scenes. And the ride takes place between the prequel trilogy and the original trilogy. I know that there are other chronological inaccuracies, but those are minor compared to this. According to the rides time period, Finn and BB-8 shouldn't even be born/built.

 

[theRIOT]

Aa very well-done, small plussing of the attraction.
This type of upgrade used happen quite regularly around property.
It's a shame they've done so little as of late, that this is worth a 6-page thread.
Let's hope they spread the love around to other needed attractions.

 

[Crazydisneyfanluke]

I guess the word is out, the ride currently has a 10-20min wait.

 

[Donaldfan1934]

Aa very well-done, small plussing of the attraction.
This type of upgrade used happen quite regularly around property.
It's a shame they've done so little as of late, that this is worth a 6-page thread.
Let's hope they spread the love around to other needed attractions.

While I agree with you that this doesn't happen anywhere near as much as it should, this is a complete change of the look, feel and quailty of the scene. I think a minor update would be more along the lines of a lighting upgrade or a paint job that changes the color somewhat.

 

[Donaldfan1934]

I guess the word is out, the ride currently has a 10-20min wait.

Wow, this is a huge deal considering that the wait is usually less than 5 minutes. Who knew that enough people in the park would even get wind of this to make that big of a difference.

 

[WondersOfLife]

It took them forever, but FINALLY!!!

 

[Crazydisneyfanluke]

Here are some pics. Just got off.

 

[Goofyernmost]

Man why do fog effects always end up getting killed in every attraction? Such an easy thing to add atmosphere.

Probably because it also adds moisture to a seriously under ventilated area (to open air and sunshine) creating mold and mildew which cause many people problems with respiration. Now, that said, don't ask me how previous generations were able to muscle through such events with no ill affect, but, that was then, this is now. If someone has a problem after riding the ride, you just know they are going to blame it on something Disney did. Just a thought, I don't know that as fact, but, it wouldn't surprise me at all.

 

[Goofyernmost]

I won't be surprised if this decides to show up between Morroco & France in the next 5 years and balance it out......New World Showcase Fantasyland is happening people..

Hope it works better then the original. I traveled all the way to Paris to see it and never did. It kept breaking down. Whatever!

 

[aladdin2007]

Wow, this is a huge deal considering that the wait is usually less than 5 minutes. Who knew that enough people in the park would even get wind of this to make that big of a difference.

could be the new big sign out front drawing more people in as well

 

[wdwgreek]

could be the new big sign out front drawing more people in as well

Very true, a good percentage of people never venture into the Pyramid and a good chunk less make there way to the queue. Maybe some of those Agent P kids will stop standing around the ramp and parrot and disperse into the attraction.

 

[marni1971]

Probably because it also adds moisture to a seriously under ventilated area (to open air and sunshine) creating mold and mildew which cause many people problems with respiration.

If I may, the entry tunnel mist was turned off for Gran Fiesta so not to obscure the first projection screen. In El Rio to was used to mysteriously reveal the peppers ghost statue effect where the screen now stands. Several types of "smoke" effects are used in the parks, misers (or misters) can use water to produce a fine mist, and yes they can play havoc with ride control and detection systems. As Everest and Spaceship have found out. Pirates uses the more traditional heated smoke fluid system that's not moisture based.

 

[Mike S]

First the huge doors being added to Kong at Uni and now this. Seems my trip ended a few days too soon

 

[RSoxNo1]

We've heard that Tom Fitzgerald is being hamstrung in what he can do in the park. I wonder if this is the extent of the type of stuff he's going to be able to do.

 

[Chris82]

Just out of curiosity, did the animatronics perform the same song in the Mickey Mouse Revue? Maybe they were able to save substantial time by preserving original programming?

 

[DisneyGentleman]

We've heard that Tom Fitzgerald is being hamstrung in what he can do in the park. I wonder if this is the extent of the type of stuff he's going to be able to do.

Well, I've griped a lot around here, but this one is worth a hearty "bravo". As always, it's the details that matter. It does not take a huge budget to do these changes that mean everything to the fans.

 

[Cmdr_Crimson]

Just out of curiosity, did the animatronics perform the same song in the Mickey Mouse Revue? Maybe they were able to save substantial time by preserving original programming?

Go to the 5:27 Mark to see them...They sing pretty fast...

 

[Arthur Wellesley]

What a pleasant surprise to see this piece of news!

 

[Goofyernmost]

If I may, the entry tunnel mist was turned off for Gran Fiesta so not to obscure the first projection screen. In El Rio to was used to mysteriously reveal the peppers ghost statue effect where the screen now stands. Several types of "smoke" effects are used in the parks, misers (or misters) can use water to produce a fine mist, and yes they can play havoc with ride control and detection systems. As Everest and Spaceship have found out. Pirates uses the more traditional heated smoke fluid system that's not moisture based.

Thank you for that information. That has never been presented in the past. It helps to know why these things happen, especially if it isn't just because Disney is too cheap to operate them. Thanks again.