jmvd20
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Yes they are trying to hide something, since the boom on the crane is a telescoping boom you can only see the missing letters when it is extended all the way.
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Yes they are trying to hide something, since the boom on the crane is a telescoping boom you can only see the missing letters when it is extended all the way.
teebin
Member
hmmm. I think that the facts point out that Epcot was a total failure after only a few years of being open. People wanted to know where the characters were even though the premise of Epcot was that there would be no characters per the plan. (see the opening day video)
You may not think that Epcot needs characters but the vast majority of families with kids do. And guess what, the families and their kids are right, always... they are the consumers and Disney has followed suit and improved Epcot's overall business by adding characters. And, with the improvement in business they are blowing the dust off of everything else including SSE.
The park is still very educational, just less museum so. It's called fun education. You learn something even though you didn't intend to.
teebin
Member
Did anyone notice the name on the crane? "SIeMenS CRANE" Do you think they are trying to hide something":ROFLOL: :ROFLOL: :ROFLOL: :ROFLOL: :ROFLOL:
You are very sharp for noticing this letter fit. Too funny. I suspect a conspiracy.
dinodak
Member
takeleus
New Member
Quote:
Originally Posted by cooleo
Did anyone notice the name on the crane? "SIeMenS CRANE" Do you think they are trying to hide something"
Yes they are trying to hide something, since the boom on the crane is a telescoping boom you can only see the missing letters when it is extended all the way.
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God people get a life, if you knew anything about cranes you would know that the bottom section of the crane does not telescope. And if you knew anything about Siemens you would know that they do not own a crane service, they are a technology group not a contruction company. I have been a super user of Siemens for many years and anything thing that they do to EPCOT will be for the best. Sims Crane & Equipment - 2006
Originally Posted by cooleo
Did anyone notice the name on the crane? "SIeMenS CRANE" Do you think they are trying to hide something"
Yes they are trying to hide something, since the boom on the crane is a telescoping boom you can only see the missing letters when it is extended all the way.
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God people get a life, if you knew anything about cranes you would know that the bottom section of the crane does not telescope. And if you knew anything about Siemens you would know that they do not own a crane service, they are a technology group not a contruction company. I have been a super user of Siemens for many years and anything thing that they do to EPCOT will be for the best. Sims Crane & Equipment - 2006
BwanaBob
Well-Known Member
Quote:
Originally Posted by cooleo
Did anyone notice the name on the crane? "SIeMenS CRANE" Do you think they are trying to hide something"
Yes they are trying to hide something, since the boom on the crane is a telescoping boom you can only see the missing letters when it is extended all the way.
_______________________________________
God people get a life, if you knew anything about cranes you would know that the bottom section of the crane does not telescope. And if you knew anything about Siemens you would know that they do not own a crane service, they are a technology group not a contruction company. I have been a super user of Siemens for many years and anything thing that they do to EPCOT will be for the best. Sims Crane & Equipment - 2006
With all due respect... I believe all the posters you were referencing were just being tongue-in-cheek with their statements.
Now Is The Time
Member
uh what "facts" are you referring to that Epcot was a "total failure" after a few years of being open?
Tom Morrow
Well-Known Member
Nemo is the only ride transformation I have a problem with. Yes, the pavilion itself is very educational... but you have to board a glorified Fantasyland style ride to get to it. There is absolutely no point to it other than being a brief retelling of the movie itself - that is definitely not what Epcot is about. It wouldn't be so bad if you didn't have to ride it to get in the pavilion. I realize you can technically go through the gift shop, but most guests aren't going to do this.
While a lot of Epcot purists might not agree, I think pretty much every current attraction at Epcot has stayed true with the purpose of the park, with the exception of Nemo.
All of the other pavilions prove that you can make an attraction both fun and entertaining without needing to stick in Mickey & Pals, which is the easy way out.
Grande Fiesta Tour isn't nearly as bad as Nemo since its mostly just a diversion inside a pavilion, but I hope its not a continuing trend.
head mouse
Member
Did anyone notice the name on the crane? "SIeMenS CRANE" Do you think they are trying to hide something":ROFLOL: :ROFLOL: :ROFLOL: :ROFLOL: :ROFLOL:
Nah. it's the news SIMS co. they are taking over LOL
JML42691
Active Member
Agreeing with Now Is The Time, what facts are you referring to, can you please explain? By "total failure", I take it to mean that the park was on the edge of closing because there was no interest in it. I do slightly understand what you mean in that the image of the park today is not the exact same thing as what it was the day it opened, but after nearly 25 years, I think we could expect this.
flynnibus
Premium Member
Which was just like it was before. It's only been the 'walk right into the pavalion' model after they closed down the seabase alpha stuff and made the exit.. the entrance until they opened nemo and went back to the original model.
Brian_B
Member
My 2 cents, for no good reason:
Characters in Epcot rides are fine, provided they do so in moderation. Everything in moderation, that's the key. They are doing things RIGHT:
SSE - is going to be incredible when they reopen it.
M:S - an amazing ride by anyone's standards; my only real issue with it is the complete lack of theming in the corridor leading to "mission control" or whatever they call the post-show
TL - Soarin' is unbelievable. The queue might be slightly on the bland side, but they're fixing that. The pavilion is experiencing life right now unlike any it's ever had before.
TLS - Is the ride portion educational? No. Is the film sorely missed? Yes. Is this an example of too much character, not enough Epcot...? I don't know. It is a little on the cheesy side, but I think it's worth it just to have the seacabs back in some form. Plus, the orientation of the ride reminds me of Horizons. I think it would be far worse if what the many CMs in years previous told me had come true..."No, the seacabs won't be reopening any time soon." You know, back when it looked like they were going to let all of Epcot waste into nothing.
We have murmurings that Imagination is next. That leaves us with the rest of future world east, and then finally innoventions. Toss in a few new films at Canada and Japan, and Epcot is back in black, jack.
I am eagerly looking forward to the day Test Track is replaced. Let me stress the following: Nothing but my humble opinion, which I am properly entitled to.
- Brian
Characters in Epcot rides are fine, provided they do so in moderation. Everything in moderation, that's the key. They are doing things RIGHT:
SSE - is going to be incredible when they reopen it.
M:S - an amazing ride by anyone's standards; my only real issue with it is the complete lack of theming in the corridor leading to "mission control" or whatever they call the post-show
TL - Soarin' is unbelievable. The queue might be slightly on the bland side, but they're fixing that. The pavilion is experiencing life right now unlike any it's ever had before.
TLS - Is the ride portion educational? No. Is the film sorely missed? Yes. Is this an example of too much character, not enough Epcot...? I don't know. It is a little on the cheesy side, but I think it's worth it just to have the seacabs back in some form. Plus, the orientation of the ride reminds me of Horizons. I think it would be far worse if what the many CMs in years previous told me had come true..."No, the seacabs won't be reopening any time soon." You know, back when it looked like they were going to let all of Epcot waste into nothing.
We have murmurings that Imagination is next. That leaves us with the rest of future world east, and then finally innoventions. Toss in a few new films at Canada and Japan, and Epcot is back in black, jack.
I am eagerly looking forward to the day Test Track is replaced. Let me stress the following: Nothing but my humble opinion, which I am properly entitled to.
- Brian
DisneyNut2007
Active Member
Good point.
FYI, they HAVE been adding character-based attractions to Epcot in moderation. So far, they only have FOUR character-based attractions:
1) Goofy About Health
2) Circle of Life
3) The Seas
4) Gran Fiesta Tour
So, Epcot is not really as character-heavy as most people make it out to be.
Not every Epcot attraction is going to get characters in them, so I wouldn't worry.
michaelcostella
Member
Im slowly forggeting how it looked with the wand, other than in pictures of course, its funny how your mind forgets things so fast.
jmvd20
Well-Known Member
Me = Construction Project Manager
Me deal with crane all time long
Me know lot bout them cranes
Me work with Siemens all time for big old electrical switch gear and other stuff that shockey you if not careful
Me likey Siemens as well
Me tell owner of comapny in morning that guy online say I a fool and need be fired...
diddy_mouse
Well-Known Member
Man I can't wait til they get the rest of that arch down. They're so close!! :lol:
Also, I was wondering...is the remainder of the wand in two separate sections (one connected to the hand and the other connected to the ground?) I'm just trying to envision how the rest of the removal process could go.
Oh and lastly...how did the discussion of the Mexico ride slip into the wand deconstruction discussion? I must have missed that. :shrug:
Also, I was wondering...is the remainder of the wand in two separate sections (one connected to the hand and the other connected to the ground?) I'm just trying to envision how the rest of the removal process could go.
Oh and lastly...how did the discussion of the Mexico ride slip into the wand deconstruction discussion? I must have missed that. :shrug:
jmvd20
Well-Known Member
Man I can't wait til they get the rest of that arch down. They're so close!! :lol:
Also, I was wondering...is the remainder of the wand in two separate sections (one connected to the hand and the other connected to the ground?) I'm just trying to envision how the rest of the removal process could go.
Oh and lastly...how did the discussion of the Mexico ride slip into the wand deconstruction discussion? I must have missed that. :shrug:
The wand structure itself is just one sectional steel support from the wand to the ground. The Mickey hands are just attached on either side of it. I just saw a good picture of it today, if I can find it I'll post it here for you.
Edit: Found it - post #12
http://forums.wdwmagic.com/showthread.php?t=207575
TestTrack
Active Member
Pretty sure I wouldn't care if they used a cartoon to represent a significant figure in american history. I am fairly certain I have seen multiple cartoons where the characters dress up as revolutionary war icons.
Surf Fish2285
Member
LOL that was pretty funny!:ROFLOL: