That is definitely rare, but not completely unheard of. It usually happens when a new park is built, but Hong Kong's version of Small World opened 3 years after the park and 42 years after it opened in Disneyland.
From your lips to Iger's ears!
Iger will be long gone when and/or if this happens…From your lips to Iger's ears!
I've got to be honest: I was really disappointed when I saw Indy at Disneyland for the first time (about 5 years ago). First of all, it seemed like a number of effects were not working (meaning the vehicle would pause or turn in a different direction as if we were expected to see something, or we'd hear a sound effect, with absolutely nothing actually happening). Not only that, but either there was a fog effect that wasn't working, or the thing was designed with an "open concept," so as soon as your vehicle entered the temple from the introductory "hall," you could see the whole attraction laid out before you in full view, with all the other vehicles along the track, the bridge, the snake, etc. It was one big, giant spoiler.
Let's hope WDW can design an alternative, or include some modifications, that can generate some suspense or offer some surprises even in B-mode.
That’s how it was designed. It was inspired by the Calico Mine Ride at Knott’s Berry Farm that is built around the glory hole, a big central space the vehicles repeatedly enter and exit. Early ideas for the Indiana Jones Adventure also looked at incorporating the Jungle Cruise, Disneyland Railroad and a mine cart coaster all into a shared space. This is also one of the big differences between the Indiana Jones Adventure and Dinosaur which does not have that big open space.
I’ll take what I can get, but yeah there’s already Indy at studios, so they should’ve expanded and added an Indy ride right next to his stunt show
That view is what sold the ride to me. It showed how massive the ride was, and you didn't pause long enough for any real spoiler (loved the light flash aimed at you that "blew" up next to the vehicle.)From your lips to Iger's ears!
I've got to be honest: I was really disappointed when I saw Indy at Disneyland for the first time (about 5 years ago). First of all, it seemed like a number of effects were not working (meaning the vehicle would pause or turn in a different direction as if we were expected to see something, or we'd hear a sound effect, with absolutely nothing actually happening). Not only that, but either there was a fog effect that wasn't working, or the thing was designed with an "open concept," so as soon as your vehicle entered the temple from the introductory "hall," you could see the whole attraction laid out before you in full view, with all the other vehicles along the track, the bridge, the snake, etc. It was one big, giant spoiler.
Let's hope WDW can design an alternative, or include some modifications, that can generate some suspense or offer some surprises even in B-mode.
It’s a stupid idea in many ways…so don’t trust it’s happening
But that would be an expansion…and why would they do that?
Eh, a ride and a boneyard. I wouldn’t call that a huge expansion, but it’s easily rethemeable to Indy.
Expansion would be in mgm…
Facts!
100% agree with you on being disappointed about the quality of the ride's effects, but I disagree on the note about the open concept bit. IMO, the design of that reveal, from the turn into the cavern, the sheer scale, the cued music, the perfectly synced Jeep ahead of you traversing the bridge, is one of the most awe-inspiring moments in Imagineering history. I've ridden the attraction more times than I can count (having been a past Indy CM myself) and still have a really hard time wrapping my head around how this whole thing is in a warehouse in what used to be the Eeyore Lot.
Does Japan’s version have the same reveal?
Yes. Some of the specific special effects in the scene are different (tornado instead of fire, etc.), but the grand reveal with the precision timing of the other vehicle on the bridge is the same.
I have to admit I didn't like the room either. I just felt disappointed I knew what was coming, I prefer the element of surprise? Especially on a dark ride I don't want to know what's coming. It's also quite likely not all effects were working but I can't remember as it was some years ago.
its the same ride system, only redo inside to remake. Yes cost will be high, but cheaper than a full regut for some kind of trackless system for Zootopia - just my opinion. But yeah, I will believe it when I see a closing date.
Honestly, I would prefer they just fill all the open slots currently in DHS rather than some kind of limited ,cheapened expansion.
