LOST Disney Attraction Teased by Show Creators

[Dayma]

Since we really do not know the TRUE story of the island yet it's almost impossible to say it would or would not make a good ride. I am saying this because the final season may make the island and the people on it even more sinister thant they already are. Basically the subject matter may not be appropriate for a WDW ride. JMO

 

[Shaman]

I doubt that an attraction directly based off of the plot elents would work well. However, it might be possible to focus on an aspect of Lost and expand that into an attraction (much like The Lost Experience online game did with the Hanso Foundation last year). It might just work.

I think an attraction based off "Lost" mythology would work better than an attraction based off the events on the island.

An attraction at the Studios would be cool...something themed around one of the various companies mentioned on "Lost". Heck...make it a compound...were all sorts of experiments are done...and transportation to the island is initiated or something. Maybe something like we saw earlier this season with Richard and Ethan.

:shrug:

Since we really do not know the TRUE story of the island yet it's almost impossible to say it would or would not make a good ride. I am saying this because the final season may make the island and the people on it even more sinister thant they already are. Basically the subject matter may not be appropriate for a WDW ride. JMO

Three words: Tower of Terror.

:lookaroun

 

[Since1976]

Here's my concept for a LOST attraction:

The queue is in the belly of a cruise ship that has run aground. Over the intercom, the captain informs us, the passengers, that lifeboats will be taking us to a nearby island.

The lifeboats are simply yellow flume boats similar to POTC or Small World. We are taken across an "ocean" (this could be an indoor or outdoor attraction) to the mouth of a river leading into the island.

Past the beach and Into the jungle we go. We hear whispers. Perhaps we even see a figure of Jack's dad, dressed in a suit, facing away from us in the distance. He disappears before we can get a good look. We see trees being jostled, and hear the familiar low "whistle" of the monster (as heard in the pilot episode). Creeeepy.

Eventually, we see that part of the island has been hit by some sort of storm which has revealed a previously unseen DHARMA station. Our boat *drops* down into the entrance of the damaged, partially flooded station. In there we see computer equipment floating around. Perhaps we even hear the familiar *beep* *beep* *beep* of the Swan Station computer. Or maybe we hear Danielle's eerie distress call message. Even creepier, maybe we hear a distress call from one of the Losties we know and love (this all depends on how the show ends, of course).

We leave the station and return to the jungle, where we are attacked by the smoke monster.

After more misadventures, the ride ends with a massive flume drop, similar to Universal's Jurassic Park ride. This, of course, would be the ride's biggest draw for non-fans of the show.

I think that a good mix of scary effects and beautiful scenery would make this a popular attraction for fans and newbies alike. Notice that this is sort of a haunted house-type concept, rather than a story-point-by-story-point attraction like Peter Pan. Whatever the "secret" of the island is revealed to be in 2010 would of course play into the story of the ride. Considering that few people know the inspiration for Splash Mountain -- Song of the South -- yet enjoy the ride anyway, I don't think it's a stretch to consider that a LOST attraction would be successful!

 

[sleepybear]

I really am surprised they don't do more with their ABC shows at the Studios. It would liven the place up a bit if the backstage tour (with its stunning views of, um, empty places where there used to be production) now drove through sets or scenes from some of their popular shows and movies. The tram could drive down Wisteria Lane from Desperate Housewives then chug through the jungle on Lost's island and come in contact with the smoke monster. Throw in a Narnia set piece and you have a revitalized attraction.

 

[Since1976]

The tram could drive down Wisteria Lane from Desperate Housewives then chug through the jungle on Lost's island and come in contact with the smoke monster. Throw in a Narnia set piece and you have a revitalized attraction.

Unfortunately, the "real" Wisteria Lane is at (gulp) Universal Studios Hollywood!

 

[sleepybear]

Unfortunately, the "real" Wisteria Lane is at (gulp) Universal Studios Hollywood!

Oh, the irony. Well, scratch that suggestion.

 

[Eyorefan]

I have never seen a whoe episode of LOST. Mainly because it's one of those shows where if you don't watch it from the begining you are totally lost.

That is why I think that it would make a good attaction. Like someone else said, you don't make the attraction about the story lines or the characters. That would be too complicated and not everyone would get it. Instead you make it a some sort of thrill ride involving the island and all the weird stuff in it. Like a Dino/Indy ride type thing.

I think it would be a good idea for the Studios, which we all know is in desprate need of something.

 

[Shaman]

How 'bout some kind of waterpark hybrid? :lookaroun

 

[Shaman]

I really am surprised they don't do more with their ABC shows at the Studios. It would liven the place up a bit....

I agree. They should devote at least a "land" to their more successful television shows (including some of their more classic stuff)....question is...where would they put it? They really should work on the layout of the park....

I've always thought that the reason ABC doesn't have a bigger presence in the parks, is because long-term, Disney doesn't expect to keep it.

 

[hcswingfield]

I have never seen a whoe episode of LOST. Mainly because it's one of those shows where if you don't watch it from the begining you are totally lost.

That is why I think that it would make a good attaction. Like someone else said, you don't make the attraction about the story lines or the characters. That would be too complicated and not everyone would get it. Instead you make it a some sort of thrill ride involving the island and all the weird stuff in it. Like a Dino/Indy ride type thing.

I think it would be a good idea for the Studios, which we all know is in desprate need of something.

I'm in the same situation. Maybe if they released some kind of two hour or so movie that would sum up the main story lines. This could serve as some kind of explanation for those of us who ride the ride but can't sit through several seasons of a show we never watched just to understand it.

 

[Since1976]

I'm in the same situation. Maybe if they released some kind of two hour or so movie that would sum up the main story lines. This coulc serve as some kind of explanation for those of us who ride the ride but can't sit through several seasons of a show we never watched just to understand it.

Actually, they do air one hour clip-shows at various points in the season (usually after a long break). Unfortunately, they don't do a very good job of advertising these. I haven't watched a clip show since the first season.

Honestly, though, as I posted above I don't think lack of familiarity with the show is necessarily a barrier. It would be lame if they focused the ride on animatronic characters from the show. I would prefer a ride that makes the guests participate in the story rather than ride passively alongside it.

 

[Fun2BFree]

If they added more things from ABC, maybe they could rename the park Disney-ABC Studios? Sounds better than Pixar. :shrug:

 

[Shaman]

I would prefer a ride that makes the guests participate in the story rather than ride passively alongside it.

How 'bout guest board a simulator which will simulate a plane crash...and have people exit into a "jungle" (in essence becoming "losties")...then they interact with the environment...it could be like a huge attraction enclosed in an Epcot-like pavilion.

Its fun to imagine these things...but I don't think we'll ever see them. Unless they expand the frachise beyond television and make some kind of movie...or another series...etc....

:shrug:

Everyone ready for the season finale tonight? I think they're showing one of those recap shows at 8:00 before the finale.

 

[Since1976]

Its fun to imagine these things...but I don't think we'll ever see them. Unless they expand the frachise beyond television and make some kind of movie...or another series...etc....

Isn't it ironic that a TV show may log more hours than even the longest movie franchises, and maybe even have a larger viewing audience, yet somehow still rank as second-tier to big-screen movies?

 

[Shaman]

Isn't it ironic that a TV show may log more hours than even the longest movie franchises, and maybe even have a larger viewing audience, yet somehow still rank as second-tier to big-screen movies?

With show seasons now available on DVD...I think that will start to change. Especially with distribution of films eventually changing in favor of and in use of mobile media devices and the internet. Shows like "Lost", "Heroes", and "24"....are almost like blockbuster movies spread out over a certain amount of episodes a season. Quality-wise movies have always been better in most every aspect...I think TV is catching up.

 

[Pumbas Nakasak]

I thought theyd already built it, but couldnt remember where?

TO

 

[EpcotServo]

Not to get anybody's hopes too high up, but these guys have a tendency to answer fan questions on their podcast which are relevant to some occurence which will soon happen either on the show or *to* the show. Make of that what you will!

Maybe if they started doing that in the show, the ratings wouldn't be so low.

:lol:

No offense,But I hope even the fans know that they're just making this stuff up as they go. Then when they know it's going to be going, they'll go back and make up answers, like they planned it all the whole time!

And besides, Lost as already been in the parks. It was called "Journey into your Imagination". Diffrent story, same thing!

 

[dandaman]

i am the only person that i know, out of my friends, family, extended family, dog, etc. that doesn't watch LOST!

...Is his name Vincent, by any chance? :lookaroun

Everyone ready for the season finale tonight? I think they're showing one of those recap shows at 8:00 before the finale.

Already aired in Canada last Thursday. Seemed to be quite good, IMO :wave:

 

[drew81]

i am the only person that i know, out of my friends, family, extended family, dog, etc. that doesn't watch LOST! My mom and dad would have a FIT if WDW built a LOST attraction... haha!!! I wouldn't mind it either, but i wouldn't know ANYTHING about the attraction!

i'm still wishing for a full house attraction...:shrug:

All I'll care about then, will be seeing the animatronic Comet the Dog and Kimmy Gibler

 

[Since1976]

No offense,But I hope even the fans know that they're just making this stuff up as they go. Then when they know it's going to be going, they'll go back and make up answers, like they planned it all the whole time!

Actually, to satisfy fan fears, the creators recently announced that the series *will* be ending after 48 more episodes. So, there really isn't much more for them to "make up as they go along." I believe that the writers didn't have the full game plan mapped out until 3/4 if the way through the first season. Since then, the pieces have been clicking into place nicely.