Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway - Disneyland

[FigmentForver96]

here are just some (of many!) examples:

I'll give you the dragon for sure but there is NO universe where Disneyland has the better tower and that most def is true now.

 

[TP2000]

On another note I was shocked to see how cheaps the flights to most of Asia are right now for early Spring. Is it always like that?

If you are patient and flexible there have been some great deals to Asia (and Europe for that matter) the last few years. Spring and fall are good times to go price and weather wise.

Agreed! As I write this from rainy Tokyo, I got a screaming deal on a business class ticket on Singapore Airlines to Singapore, returning through Tokyo and back to LAX. Plus a side trip on Thai Airways which was also very reasonable. And whatever you do, if you are flying to Asia you ABSOLUTELY MUST fly one of the Asian flag carriers; Japan Airlines, All Nippon Airlines, Singapore Airlines (my favorite!), Royal Thai Airways, etc. I'm as patriotic as they come, but it's just embarassing how grumpy and dumpy our American airlines have become in the 21st century; the stews are barely able to smile at you, the food and service is bare-minimum acceptable in Business and soul-destroying back in Coach, and God help you if you actually push that stewardess call button during the 12 hour flight and ask them for something.

But my trans-pacific experience on Singapore Airlines was nothing short of phenomenal. I'm actually looking forward to the return flight to LAX next week. Do NOT waste your dollars or your time with United, American, or Delta.

This is just a hunch, but they may use the trolley barn, the Gag Factory and even the nearby interactive stuff for this ride, as well as some backstage areas. What exactly is back there anyway? It can't be so important that it's unmovable, can it?

My guess is that they will retain the neighborhood area somehow while Roger Rabbit will unfortunately be nixed. I say "unfortunate" because it's a great ride, but on the other hand, it is based on a property that is relatively past its prime, so I would imagine that's what they would go after. And let's be honest, would they really use the expansion pad for anything other than Star Wars?

Like I said, however, this is just a hunch.

I agree with your hunch. Again, I reference Tokyo Disneyland because I am here and have been through their Toontown twice in the last two days. It's a near-clone of Anaheim's, and has been nicely maintained, but my God is it rather pointless now. Roger Rabbit? Amblin Entertainment? (Google that.) You could do a really snazzy and fun Toontown based solely on the Fab Five, and give up on the Roger Rabbit angle. Enclose it like Mermaid Lagoon in Tokyo DisneySea to avoid fireworks fallout. And add this neat looking Mickey's Railway dark ride thing as the headliner. Success guaranteed for decades to come.

As I've ridden Tokyo's trackless Winnie The Pooh ride twice now, it really has held up extremely well over the last 16 years. Considering Roger Rabbit is only 8 years older than Tokyo's Pooh ride, it's amazing how nice the trackless and randomized vehicle movement through interactive show scenes hold up versus a basic tracked dark ride using 1950's technology. This Mickey's Railway thing has great potential, in my opinion.

 

[TP2000]

I'll give you the dragon for sure but there is NO universe where Disneyland has the better tower and that most def is true now.

I rode DisneySea's Tower of Terror today. It's gorgeously crafted inside and out, but the ride experience is dumbed down and very mild. Apparently the Japanese don't like to be dropped, so the thrill factor was dialed down for them. It's pointless in Tokyo. And instead of the Twilight Zone overlay, they gave it a creepy Ode To Joe Rohde contrived backstory that fawns and idolizes Joe Rohde while conveniently editing out his disgusting distended earlobe from all imagery of him.

Tower of Terror is just weird and kind of dumb in Tokyo. They spent a fortune on the building and facility, obviously. But the plotline and ride experience is the worst of the Tower experiences worldwide. And it just doesn't hold a candle to the ridiculously fun and upbeat Mission: BREAKOUT version in Anaheim. Also, the Fastpass was backed up and it took 40 minutes to go on this ride via Fastpass. The Japanese for all their efficiency seem to really screw up Fastpass quite often.

 

[Magic Feather]

Not even the Test Animation interesting?

Nope.

If it helps, that is arguably a part of the lamest, least impressive scene.

 

[George Lucas on a Bench]

The problem you have with Toontown is that the content was inspired by an era of Disney films that Disney has been trying to distance itself from. What was built was pretty detached from the movie. Disney seems to want you to believe that Disney films only existed from Snow White through Mary Poppins and from The Little Mermaid until present. Nothing else ever happened.

 

[britain]

The problem you have with Toontown is that the content was inspired by an era of Disney films that Disney has been trying to distance itself from. What was built was pretty detached from the movie. Disney seems to want you to believe that Disney films only existed from Snow White through Mary Poppins and from The Little Mermaid until present. Nothing else ever happened.

Uh Winnie the Pooh?

 

[Travel Junkie]

Agree with TP on not using domestic airlines when possible. Singapore Airlines in particular is awesome.

Disagree on his assessment of TOT. It is a mild ride profile, but the storyline on preshow is by far the best of all the tower iterations.

 

[George Lucas on a Bench]

Uh Winnie the Pooh?

Exception to the rule.

 

[Californian Elitist]

If it helps, that is arguably a part of the lamest, least impressive scene.

I watched the entire Parks and Resorts panel at this year’s D23. I sat there, unamused for maybe 99.9% of the presentation, this attraction included. I’ve seen everything Disney has provided the public so far in regards to this attraction.

I’m not saying the ride will be terrible. I can’t say that because I’ve never ridden it, and it’s not available to ride. I’m just saying I’m not excited about what I’ve seen so far.

 

[brb1006]

Agreed! As I write this from rainy Tokyo, I got a screaming deal on a business class ticket on Singapore Airlines to Singapore, returning through Tokyo and back to LAX. Plus a side trip on Thai Airways which was also very reasonable. And whatever you do, if you are flying to Asia you ABSOLUTELY MUST fly one of the Asian flag carriers; Japan Airlines, All Nippon Airlines, Singapore Airlines (my favorite!), Royal Thai Airways, etc. I'm as patriotic as they come, but it's just embarassing how grumpy and dumpy our American airlines have become in the 21st century; the stews are barely able to smile at you, the food and service is bare-minimum acceptable in Business and soul-destroying back in Coach, and God help you if you actually push that stewardess call button during the 12 hour flight and ask them for something.

But my trans-pacific experience on Singapore Airlines was nothing short of phenomenal. I'm actually looking forward to the return flight to LAX next week. Do NOT waste your dollars or your time with United, American, or Delta.



I agree with your hunch. Again, I reference Tokyo Disneyland because I am here and have been through their Toontown twice in the last two days. It's a near-clone of Anaheim's, and has been nicely maintained, but my God is it rather pointless now. Roger Rabbit? Amblin Entertainment? (Google that.) You could do a really snazzy and fun Toontown based solely on the Fab Five, and give up on the Roger Rabbit angle. Enclose it like Mermaid Lagoon in Tokyo DisneySea to avoid fireworks fallout. And add this neat looking Mickey's Railway dark ride thing as the headliner. Success guaranteed for decades to come.

As I've ridden Tokyo's trackless Winnie The Pooh ride twice now, it really has held up extremely well over the last 16 years. Considering Roger Rabbit is only 8 years older than Tokyo's Pooh ride, it's amazing how nice the trackless and randomized vehicle movement through interactive show scenes hold up versus a basic tracked dark ride using 1950's technology. This Mickey's Railway thing has great potential, in my opinion.

Yeah the Railway attraction has alot of potential at this point. Also the Dream section of Hunny Hunt gave me chills

 

[mickEblu]

The problem you have with Toontown is that the content was inspired by an era of Disney films that Disney has been trying to distance itself from. What was built was pretty detached from the movie. Disney seems to want you to believe that Disney films only existed from Snow White through Mary Poppins and from The Little Mermaid until present. Nothing else ever happened.

And they also want you to forget everything from about 99 to Princess and the Frog except for Lilo & Stitch. When Pixar was carrying the Studios.

 

[brb1006]

If it helps, that is arguably a part of the lamest, least impressive scene.

Then again that's just a test animation.

 

[brb1006]

The problem you have with Toontown is that the content was inspired by an era of Disney films that Disney has been trying to distance itself from. What was built was pretty detached from the movie. Disney seems to want you to believe that Disney films only existed from Snow White through Mary Poppins and from The Little Mermaid until present. Nothing else ever happened.

I feels sorry for Disney films of the 70's and straight up to 1988. The Great Mouse Detective needs more love. The only Disney Parks that gives more representation to Disney films of the from the 70's and 80's would have to be Tokyo and Paris since characters from lesser known Disney films can be spotted there.

 

[George Lucas on a Bench]

The Japanese Winnie the Pooh ride makes the American versions look like crappy cheap foreign knockoffs.

 

[mharrington]

I agree with your hunch. Again, I reference Tokyo Disneyland because I am here and have been through their Toontown twice in the last two days. It's a near-clone of Anaheim's, and has been nicely maintained, but my God is it rather pointless now. Roger Rabbit? Amblin Entertainment? (Google that.) You could do a really snazzy and fun Toontown based solely on the Fab Five, and give up on the Roger Rabbit angle. Enclose it like Mermaid Lagoon in Tokyo DisneySea to avoid fireworks fallout. And add this neat looking Mickey's Railway dark ride thing as the headliner. Success guaranteed for decades to come.

As I've ridden Tokyo's trackless Winnie The Pooh ride twice now, it really has held up extremely well over the last 16 years. Considering Roger Rabbit is only 8 years older than Tokyo's Pooh ride, it's amazing how nice the trackless and randomized vehicle movement through interactive show scenes hold up versus a basic tracked dark ride using 1950's technology. This Mickey's Railway thing has great potential, in my opinion.

In my opinion, since Tokyo's Toontown is a clone of Disneyland's, if Toontown is altered in any way at Disneyland, it should be altered likewise at Tokyo Disneyland, too. Considering that Tokyo has received many clones from the stateside parks within a couple of years of opening in the states (i.e., the Toy Story midway ride, Star Tours 2.0, Soarin' (coming in 2019), etc.), I wouldn't be surprised if the Runaway Railway ride were to come to Tokyo within a couple of years of coming to the states. And Tokyo's Roger Rabbit ride doesn't even have Fastpass, unlike Disneyland.

As for enclosing Toontown, that would solve a lot of problems (fireworks fallout, lack of shade), and look cool besides, but sadly, I think it's really just wishful thinking.

 

[Phroobar]

Why get rid of Roger when they can remove everything but Roger? Toon Town just gets smaller. The entrance could be through Laugh Factory and the coaster, Donald's boat, Goofy's house, Chip&Dale Tree and Mickey/Minnie's house go away for a show building.

 

[mharrington]

Why get rid of Roger when they can remove everything but Roger? Toon Town just gets smaller. The entrance could be through Laugh Factory and the coaster, Donald's boat, Goofy's house, Chip&Dale Tree and Mickey/Minnie's house go away for a show building.

As I said before, the Roger Rabbit ride is based on a property that few people know about anymore. Most people know about Mickey and the gang, but few know about Roger. And anyway, if that expansion pad is used, I have a feeling it's for Star Wars, since it's right there anyway.

 

[Phroobar]

As I said before, the Roger Rabbit ride is based on a property that few people know about anymore. Most people know about Mickey and the gang, but few know about Roger. And anyway, if that expansion pad is used, I have a feeling it's for Star Wars, since it's right there anyway.

Very few know who Mr. Toad is either. Most of Story book people don't know anything about either. Should something be removed because most of the public is ignorant?

 

[mickEblu]

As I said before, the Roger Rabbit ride is based on a property that few people know about anymore. Most people know about Mickey and the gang, but few know about Roger. And anyway, if that expansion pad is used, I have a feeling it's for Star Wars, since it's right there anyway.

True but do kids these days REALLY know any of the old Disney classics? Aside from Super Disney fans that show these movies to their kids? With this mentality none of the Fantasyland dark rides are safe. Especially Toad. Splash Mountain isn't safe either.

 

[mickEblu]

Why get rid of Roger when they can remove everything but Roger? Toon Town just gets smaller. The entrance could be through Laugh Factory and the coaster, Donald's boat, Goofy's house, Chip&Dale Tree and Mickey/Minnie's house go away for a show building.

Orrrrr why not use the expansion pad and keep as much of the residential area in tact as well? 14 acres and 2 mega Es should be enough for SWL. Plus I doubt that at least the Falcon attraction won't be able to continuously be updated like Star Tours 2.0