Interesting Question for all to answer

[LongballMG]

When Disney is demolishing an attraction's interior (Mission to Mars, World of Motion, Horizons) or exterior (Skyway, 20k) do they do it with care or do they ravage like animal burning things? I would really like to know if anyone has insight on this matter and could post their response to the boards. If you have a long formatted response (1-2 paragraphs) and would rather e-mail it you may do so to LongballMG@Yahoo.com. It will be interesting to hear what people have to say regarding this matter.

Thank You very kindly, in advance, for your response
LongballMG

 

[dliddi]

I believe that they take out a few things carefully, (i.e. reusable hardware, and some parts for history sake) but after that it's burn, they need to take things down quick, so the can rebuild. :fork::fork: :fork:

 

[Fido]

Seems like they took a while with Horizons at least, due to safety concerns.

 

[LongballMG]

Good Ideas

But I need more info. Steve, could you enlighten me please.

Thank You

 

[EchoOfOphelia]

Well I'm sure that they probably dismantle the actual "ride" pieces with care, but probably only if they are going to use them for something else or save/sell them. But as for the actual building, if they are demolishing it, I'm sure they are sledge-hammer-happy!:fork:

 

[DDPGambit]

I'm all for Disney keeping parts of old attractions, i.e. Horizons and WOM. But once that building is empty, destory it as soon, and as safely as possible! The sooner it's gone the sooner construction on a new attraction can begin!

 

[rosie.ca]

well they seem to sell and or store some of the good stuff ... but they can't be all too reckless as to not bother guests and make a mess ...

 

[LongballMG]

STEVE!!

I was wondering if you and any of your other expert's at the site or any castmembers would help me with this question.

thank you

LongballMG

 

[Lee]

I'm not sure I understand your deep need for this information, but here is my two cents:
It is rare that Disney totally demolishes a ride.
Horizons was an extreme case, where that whole building had to be torn down, but most of the interior props, as well as the ride system was saved. The ride system was sold, as I recall.

A lot of Toad's interior was saved for Imagineers to keep, as well as the cars (Tony Baxter has one, one was on Ebay). Same sort of deal with WoM.

Skyway station is still there, but the poles were removed and the buckets stored away (or sold, I'm not sure).

What I'm getting at is, they don't just trash the whole thing, building, sets, vehicles and all. A lot is kept. No "animal burinig" whatever that is.

 

[DCL]

I think they would remove everything with care, but once in the inside is gutted out... burn baby burn! :fork:

 

[LongballMG]

I am writing a 10 page position paper on attraction discussion and want concerte information. I am sending the paper to all of the addresses shown below. I NEED YOUR HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

PLEASE CASTMEMBERS AND OTHER KNOWLEDGEABLE PERSONS, PLEASE HELP ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

THANK YOU

LongballMG


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People to write to:

Mr. Marty Sklar
Vice Chairman of Walt Disney Imagineering
1401 Flower Street
Glendale, CA 91221


Mr. Michael Eisner
Chief Executive Officer
Walt Disney Company
500 South Buena Vista Street
Burbank, CA 91521


Mr. Paul Pressler
President of Walt Disney Attractions
500 South Buena Vista Street
Burbank, CA 91521


Mr. Judson Green
Chairman of Walt Disney Attractions
1375 Buena Vista Drive
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830


Mr. Al Weiss
President of the WDW Resort
PO Box 10040
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830


Mr. Dave Vermeulen
General Manager of the Magic Kingdom
PO Box 10000
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830


Mr. Lee Cockerell
Executive VP of WDW Operations
1375 Buena Vista Drive
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830-1000


Mr. Greg Emmer
VP of Magic Kingdom Operations
PO Box 10000
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830


WDW Guest Communications
PO Box 10040

Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830-0040


WDW Guest Relations
PO Box 10000
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830


Letters to the Editor
The Orlando Sentinel
633 North Orange Avenue
Orlando, FL 32801-1349
Fax: 407.420.5286

 

[LongballMG]

change Pressler on the above list to Jay Resulo.

 

[LongballMG]

bump

 

[Lee]

You are writing a 10 page paper to send to those folks...why?
What is the purpose?

 

[Brooke]

um...i dont think they set fire to the building if thats what you mean?????:veryconfu um. i don't think that would be legal??

 

[bamboo7]

There is a website out there with a ton of pictures documenting the demolition of the Horizons building.

i found the link.
http://surf.to/horizonstragedy

 

[LongballMG]

I've seen that site

I still need more information.

CAST MEMBER'S HELP ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LongballMG

 

[WDW1971]

I'm a little confused as to why this is so urgent?

 

[LongballMG]

AGAIN, THE URGENCY IS...

this is so urgent because...
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I am writing a 10 page position paper on attraction destruction and want concerte information. I am sending the paper to all of the addresses shown below. I NEED YOUR HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

PLEASE CASTMEMBERS AND OTHER KNOWLEDGEABLE PERSONS, PLEASE HELP ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!

THANK YOU

LongballMG


------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
People to write to:

Mr. Marty Sklar
Vice Chairman of Walt Disney Imagineering
1401 Flower Street
Glendale, CA 91221


Mr. Michael Eisner
Chief Executive Officer
Walt Disney Company
500 South Buena Vista Street
Burbank, CA 91521


Mr. Jay Resulo
President of Walt Disney Attractions
500 South Buena Vista Street
Burbank, CA 91521


Mr. Judson Green
Chairman of Walt Disney Attractions
1375 Buena Vista Drive
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830


Mr. Al Weiss
President of the WDW Resort
PO Box 10040
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830


Mr. Dave Vermeulen
General Manager of the Magic Kingdom
PO Box 10000
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830


Mr. Lee Cockerell
Executive VP of WDW Operations
1375 Buena Vista Drive
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830-1000


Mr. Greg Emmer
VP of Magic Kingdom Operations
PO Box 10000
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830


WDW Guest Communications
PO Box 10040

Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830-0040


WDW Guest Relations
PO Box 10000
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830


Letters to the Editor
The Orlando Sentinel
633 North Orange Avenue
Orlando, FL 32801-1349
Fax: 407.420.5286

 

[Lee]

OK, bear with me here Longball...
The question is WHY are you writing this 10 page paper to send to those people?
Is it a school paper that you think they would like to read?
Are you trying to tell them something?
Fill us in.