Living with the Land Refurbishment 8/2/2009

[Sir Hiss527]

It seems that the slow "Living with the Land" boat ride will be getting a refurb going down August 2, 2009 and will be down for at least two months. They're going to be adding new boats to the flume, new video in the barn scenes. The main purpose of the refurb is the structure of the queue area and for better guest flow, especially for the busier seasons. The new boats are already in and they appear to have a total of 10 rows, with the wheelchair access ramp in the back. There are a few parts in the attraction where they're going to have to expand the flume, due to the new boats being too large to make some of the turns.

 

[RoRo]

Interesting, did they post this on the WDW website yet?

 

[Horizonsfan]

It seems that the slow "Living with the Land" boat ride will be getting a refurb going down August 2, 2009 and will be down for at least two months. They're going to be adding new boats to the flume, new video, fixing the queue area and other typical fixtures,paintings,lights,etc.

I know these seem like straight forward statements, but could you elaborate?

Edit: Thanks for elaborating. Glad to hear that they are giving LWL even more attention!

 

[castevens]

Very interesting. Like you said, the new queue must really be for efficiency in the busy months, because when I've been (my fiancee and I go during down times deliberately) there has not been a wait whatsoever. But I can imagine if there is a line it would spill out into the restaurant/foyer area?

 

[Sir Hiss527]

There's also talk on the table for the possibility of the 'Circle of Life' theatre getting an overhaul with a new film in the near future, featuring an ALL Digital film from the creators of 'Planet Earth.'

 

[SirGoofy]

Sounds great! One of my favorites getting some TLC!

 

[EpcotServo]

So for my Birthday they are closing Living with the Land and giving me new new boats? How nice.
:lol:

 

[Figment632]

It just had a freaking refurb!!!! Great when I'm there in Aug no SM an now no LWTL!!!!!! BS!!

 

[janoimagine]

This is great news, we were down their end of May, and the way the que was set up, people had no idea where to stand to get in line, it was one big mess.

 

[DisneysRedHead]

Oh man I really hope it is up and running by the time I go! For some reason, I just really enjoy that ride. Glad to hear it's getting some love at least.

 

[Figment632]

This is great news, we were down their end of May, and the way the que was set up, people had no idea where to stand to get in line, it was one big mess.

I don't know u was there on Jan and it seemed fine, I'm just complaining because it's one of my favorites that I will miss.

 

[Disney Soldier]

Great to hear this. This is one of our favorites to visit in the World.

 

[Fade_to_Blah]

I don't know u was there on Jan and it seemed fine, I'm just complaining because it's one of my favorites that I will miss.

January is not busy really

Its one of our favorites as well, and we will miss it in September, but thank god it will be open in November for our trip!

 

[Figment632]

January is not busy really

Its one of our favorites as well, and we will miss it in September, but thank god it will be open in November for our trip!

Yea I'm just a brat I am going again in Jan and next July.

 

[mitchk]

I'm glad it's going to get some love, but I whish they coud have waited until after Sept

 

[JustInTime]

So, is this offical? Does Disney always give this short of notice when closing done rides? Less than a month(it's really not even been annoinced yet, right?) If so, are there other rides that they may close before my trip in August? This is kinda frustrating because I have never rode the ride and was planning on riding it. I hope they don't close more rides before my trip. :shrug:

 

[raven]

Funny, I go through the boat storage facility every night and have never seen a new boat.

 

[Captain Hank]

I was thinking basically the same thing...though the OP could have meant they went to Central Shops rather than Boat Storage.

 

[Studios Fan]

Good to hear.

 

[disneypearl]

I love this ride. Glad to hear it will be getting some attention.