LOST: The Experience

[audiotinker]

I recently purchased the mega-set of LOST and I was thinking, wouldn't it be fantastic if there was a LOST experience or something at DW? I mean, there are so many fans of the show, it would be totally awesome! They could totally convert Sounds Dangerous at HS to a LOST sound and picture IMAX-type experience. How freaking cool would that be?? At least, to me this sounds amazing... but I'm truly geeky. Are there any rumors at all of any LOST type rides or experiences coming to DW? I found something here about halfway down the page (a total fake), but of course its only a dream... http://www.disneysfolly.com/2009_06_01_archive.html :wave:

 

[MattyFresh]

This keeps getting brought up in different threads.....I think the overall opinion is not to hold your breath on seeing anything from Lost become an attraction. I have no specifics or anything to reference other then what I have read on here, as I am not a fan of the show; never saw and episode. Might want to try doing a search and see if you can find anything.

 

[JohnLocke]

This keeps getting brought up in different threads.....I think the overall opinion is not to hold your breath on seeing anything from Lost become an attraction. I have no specifics or anything to reference other then what I have read on here, as I am not a fan of the show; never saw and episode. Might want to try doing a search and see if you can find anything.

LOST is really worth checking out sometime, and plays better on dvd than it does on tv. Giacchino's music is also probably the best ever composed just for tv.

As for an attraction, I would really love to see one as well, but doubt it would ever happen.

 

[Zummi Gummi]

Highy doubtful, as it will end up pleasing no one. Lost was one of the most complex shows to ever air on network television. Trying to create a 10 minute attraction while keeping in mind all of the double meanings, mysticisms, and what have you from the show would be impossible.

The fans of Lost would end up not being happy because it wasn't detailed enough, and the non-Lost viewers would end up being confused because they never watched the show. It's a lose-lose situation.

 

[Master Gracey 5]

Loved LOST, still think it was a great show, but doubt a ride would have much appeal. LOST kept seeing diminishing viewship as the series went on and more people gave up in confusion, so I can't see a ride happening that would draw significant crowds. Besides, by the time they rolled something out, most casual fans would have forgotten most of what happened in the show.

 

[JohnLocke]

Highy doubtful, as it will end up pleasing no one. Lost was one of the most complex shows to ever air on network television. Trying to create a 10 minute attraction while keeping in mind all of the double meanings, mysticisms, and what have you from the show would be impossible.

The fans of Lost would end up not being happy because it wasn't detailed enough, and the non-Lost viewers would end up being confused because they never watched the show. It's a lose-lose situation.

I still think it's fairly do-able. Just start from the end and have a time travel/exploring the island theme to it. Exposition at the beginning takes care of non-fans, stuff on the ride could be vague enough to suit both fans and non-fans. Most people have a basic idea of what LOST is, if the ride is good, it could work.

 

[bgraham34]

Loved LOST, still think it was a great show, but doubt a ride would have much appeal. LOST kept seeing diminishing viewship as the series went on and more people gave up in confusion, so I can't see a ride happening that would draw significant crowds. Besides, by the time they rolled something out, most casual fans would have forgotten most of what happened in the show.

Yeah I have to agree. 3 years ago would have been the right time to put something together. Plus all the props have been sold off at auction.

 

[Pioneer Hall]

I really hope Disney learned its lesson at this point that attractions based on dying franchises really isn't a good idea. Millionare and Idol were hopefully enough that they won't building something unless it truly has staying power (or is a temp attraction).

 

[CoffeeJedi]

Attractions need to have a timeless quality to them. If you base an attraction on another story from another medium like TV or film, that story also needs that "timeless" feel. LOST doesn't have that though. Like most good sci-fi, it's a product of the cultural and political zeitgeist of its era.

Things like Star Wars or Harry Potter will be loved by generations to come; but in a few decades, we'll be looking at LOST in the same way that we now view the thinly veiled communist analogies of 50's sci-fi. It was a great show for what it was, but it's not right for a family theme park attraction.

 

[JohnLocke]

I really hope Disney learned its lesson at this point that attractions based on dying franchises really isn't a good idea. Millionare and Idol were hopefully enough that they won't building something unless it truly has staying power (or is a temp attraction).

I have to disagree again, I believe LOST is going to be one of those shows that has a good fan base for a long time. Also, as I've said before, it's not the properties that cause things like those to fail for a long run, it's the format that they use. If you go to Millionaire or Idol, you're not getting anything more that what you watch on tv. Sure some people get to participate, but your basically spending your time in a park going to an episode of a show you can watch at home and doesn't really have many, if any, stakes to it. As a Millionaire fan, I did go to as many of the Millionaire shows as I could, but its easy to see why others would not.

A LOST ride, I believe, would be the best way to go, if they were ever to make an attraction. And while many say it couldn't be done, I still say it could and it could be very successful. Look at the Simpsons, its a ride that's done pretty well at Universal, and I would guess most people that go to it have very little knowledge of the Simpsons outside of the main characters. They just educate their riders in promos before the ride, which is pretty much what every theme park does now. I don't think it would be that hard to do something similar for LOST.

 

[ChrisFL]

wow another Lost thread :brick:

 

[PalisadesPkteer]

The show has ended correct?

You are going to build a ride / show etc on a show that is no longer in production?

Not sounding like a good idea.

 

[Krack]

The problem with a LOST attraction is the same problem you see with other properties that Disney has the rights to ... they never get out in front of these things and take advantage of them at peak popularity. LOST was the most popular show on TV for what, maybe six years? This thing should have been in development in year two, construction in year three and enjoyed for the last half of it's run - that's when it would pull people into the parks and pay for itself.

The same thing with American Idol - they built it right after nobody cared about it anymore.

Don't get me wrong, older and less "popular" properties can make for great rides (ToT, Splash Mountain), but if the specific purpose is to take advantage of hot properties, Disney moves too slow.

 

[thelookingglass]

The show has ended correct?

You are going to build a ride / show etc on a show that is no longer in production?

Not sounding like a good idea.

Yeah, who would ever do that??



cough*Twilight Zone Tower of Terror*cough

For the record, though, as a Lost fan, I don't think a Lost attraction would work.

 

[Dayma]

Yeah, who would ever do that??



cough*Twilight Zone Tower of Terror*cough

For the record, though, as a Lost fan, I don't think a Lost attraction would work.

I think with the Tower of Terror it's a little different. Lost is very complicated show that did not span generations. The Twilight Zone has spanned generations of families and is something that can be watched or not watched and people know what it's about.

 

[ChrisFL]

Yeah, who would ever do that??



cough*Twilight Zone Tower of Terror*cough

For the record, though, as a Lost fan, I don't think a Lost attraction would work.

The Twilight Zone was a different story in every episode, that's why it works.

 

[TRONorail10]

I think with the Tower of Terror it's a little different. Lost is very complicated show that did not span generations. The Twilight Zone has spanned generations of families and is something that can be watched or not watched and people know what it's about.

Also, ToT is very loosely based off the Twilight Zone which is why it works so well. The only reference to the Twilight Zone in the queue is in the library on the television screen, and then the special effects before the drop. To anyone who has not seen the show, the ToT appears to be a haunted hotel where several people died when the elevator was struck by lightning. This is double meaning is what will keep ToT a timeless attraction at WDW for generations.

 

[joel_maxwell]

LOST is really worth checking out sometime, and plays better on dvd than it does on tv. Giacchino's music is also probably the best ever composed just for tv.

As for an attraction, I would really love to see one as well, but doubt it would ever happen.

Toatlly agree. Always gave me chills.

 

[Tomi-Rocket]

I recently purchased the mega-set of LOST and I was thinking, wouldn't it be fantastic if there was a LOST experience or something at DW? I mean, there are so many fans of the show, it would be totally awesome! They could totally convert Sounds Dangerous at HS to a LOST sound and picture IMAX-type experience. How freaking cool would that be?? At least, to me this sounds amazing... but I'm truly geeky. Are there any rumors at all of any LOST type rides or experiences coming to DW? I found something here about halfway down the page (a total fake), but of course its only a dream... http://www.disneysfolly.com/2009_06_01_archive.html :wave:

What you proposed sounds awesome! You know what would be cool is the opening sequence of the initial plane crash. That would be a great replacement for the Sounds Dangerous show.

 

[Denscott]

I have to disagree again, I believe LOST is going to be one of those shows that has a good fan base for a long time. Also, as I've said before, it's not the properties that cause things like those to fail for a long run, it's the format that they use. If you go to Millionaire or Idol, you're not getting anything more that what you watch on tv. Sure some people get to participate, but your basically spending your time in a park going to an episode of a show you can watch at home and doesn't really have many, if any, stakes to it. As a Millionaire fan, I did go to as many of the Millionaire shows as I could, but its easy to see why others would not.

A LOST ride, I believe, would be the best way to go, if they were ever to make an attraction. And while many say it couldn't be done, I still say it could and it could be very successful. Look at the Simpsons, its a ride that's done pretty well at Universal, and I would guess most people that go to it have very little knowledge of the Simpsons outside of the main characters. They just educate their riders in promos before the ride, which is pretty much what every theme park does now. I don't think it would be that hard to do something similar for LOST.

Have the ride as a recently found hatch with an orientation tape with Dr Pierre Chang in the queue and that should be all you need. Have the riders experience an attack from Smokey and a few blasts through time and you have a great ride!