Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway confirmed

Kman101

Kman101

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Casper Gutman said:
From my understanding, Disney's current logic is that the NUMBER of rides guests experience matters far more then the quality of the individual experiences. Thus, ride length is considered a detriment. This logic is compounded by the idea that if a guest is in a ride, they aren't in a store or restaurant.

I cannot express how much I miss the grand, long rides of olde WDW - particularly EPCOT.
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Well, this ride isn't exactly going to be a 2 minute thrill but I agree with you overall. I love the longer, immersive dark rides. Everyone seems to want a quick thrill now.

And to add, I'd have been very happy if they chose a more timeless Mickey and gave us a more classic ride through the ages featuring him, I think that would have long-term staying power. But I'm also OK with this version and what they're giving us. Let's see if they can convincingly pull it off.
 
britain

britain

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Casper Gutman said:
From my understanding, Disney's current logic is that the NUMBER of rides guests experience matters far more then the quality of the individual experiences. Thus, ride length is considered a detriment. This logic is compounded by the idea that if a guest is in a ride, they aren't in a store or restaurant.

I cannot express how much I miss the grand, long rides of olde WDW - particularly EPCOT.
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I hear you - I miss those old rides too. I do think, however, that there's something to be said regarding 'trapped' guests. I think we tend to forget that in the average group on an attraction, there's a good chance you'll have someone not really enjoying the experience. Sure, it could mean a cynical teen stuck on Small World, or a crying toddler in the Haunted Mansion. But it could also be something as simple as someone with minor back problems and they'd like to stand up and stretch their legs. Or maybe there's that parent who is being a good sport about taking the family to the parks, but doesn't get it themselves.

Even when you are shooting for a real crowd pleaser for all demographics, there will always be someone who just isn't into it as much as you. If they have to wait 15, 20, 30+ minutes before they are free again, their patience will start to wear thin, and then it's complaints at City Hall.
 
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Amidala

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Kram Sacul said:
People tend to forgive iffy aesthetics if the writing is good. No reason why we can't have both in an attraction that had so many different options to present Mickey. Good thing projections can be easily swapped out in the future.
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Like I said, it's definitely a polarizing series but I still don't think the aesthetics are lacking in quality. The character designs may be very simplified, but each short has a different setting, and the visuals for all the different locations are stunning. I also understand the concern that the series won't age well, since it has such a distinct style! That's a fair point. I obviously can't speak to that, but I do think the strong resemblance to early Mickey cartoons will make it seem retro in ten or twenty years from now, rather than outright dated? Hard to say, though.

But will the ride be just projections? Won't there be animatronics as well? I'm sorry if this has been answered already (It probably has!) but it's sometimes hard for me to keep up with ride information on the tech end.
 
Daveeeeed

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Goofyernmost said:
In all fairness, I do remember when the switchbacks that you see weaving back and forth across the entrance theater we full all the time and the wait was always 30 to 40 minutes even in slow seasons. That was shortly after Disney/MGM opened. However, there were only two rides back then... that GMR and the Backlot tour tram. Once ToT and RnRC opened, those switchbacks were mostly always closed. They might have been used more in the summer months, but, I have made it a habit of not going there when it's that hot, so I don't know.
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It routinely tops 45 minutes in peak seasons, and many times over an hour during Memorial Day weekend and Christmas week.
 
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Daveeeeed

Daveeeeed

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Kram Sacul said:
People tend to forgive iffy aesthetics if the writing is good. No reason why we can't have both in an attraction that had so many different options to present Mickey. Good thing projections can be easily swapped out in the future.
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The new shorts look very different and I definitely prefer the originals, but the animation style is very interesting and it consistently has clever writing. To be completely honest, I was skeptical at first but I have definitely warmed up to the new idea. I actually want there to be synergy for this attraction as the new shorts will remain more relevant through that, and more people will know about them. I have no idea will remain timeless, but I would expect them, if they continue to produce them, that they will be still ‘in’ for at least a decade after opening.

The only problem for me is the park’s capacity. Even if this came at the cost of GMR it would be okay if they would open more than what they have announced.
 
Goofyernmost

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David2319 said:
It routinely tops 45 minutes in peak seasons, and many times over an hour during Memorial Day weekend and Christmas week.
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I'll take your word for it because I don't have access to the numbers, but, I know it has been years since I've ever had to do anymore then hug the back wall and the right side wall and directly in as soon as the ride vehicle arrived. In fairness I don't go in the summer, mostly February or March, but, that is when I went after it opened to full queues.
 
marni1971

marni1971

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Goofyernmost said:
I'll take your word for it because I don't have access to the numbers, but, I know it has been years since I've ever had to do anymore then hug the back wall and the right side wall and directly in as soon as the ride vehicle arrived. In fairness I don't go in the summer, mostly February or March, but, that is when I went after it opened to full queues.
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That would be nice.

Even September / October (and the magical first few weeks of September) we've routinely queued from outside. Even seen the overflow switchbacks set up.
 
Goofyernmost

Goofyernmost

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marni1971 said:
That would be nice.

Even September / October (and the magical first few weeks of September) we've routinely queued from outside. Even seen the overflow switchbacks set up.
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Recently, Martin? Closed areas would explain that... but, not just because it was hugely sought after.
 
Goofyernmost

Goofyernmost

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marni1971 said:
Every trip I'd say since 2007 when we were lucky to be able to regularly visit.
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OK, I'll take your word for that. All that means is that neither of us can assume the popularity of anything based on what we saw in our limited exposure to it. Timing is everything in life. You saw lines, I saw cobwebs. Our personal observations mean nothing. I have gone on every trip since it opened. From earlier than your dates, what I experienced was the norm. Apparently what you experienced is your norm. I do know this... no business (yes that dirty but valid description) shuts down a major draw to experiment, especially considering the backwash that this is creating from the purists. If it were a major draw, they would have had no concern about just adding another attraction instead of taking out a money maker to gamble on something new. They just don't have the intestinal fortitude for that.
 
Casper Gutman

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Fox&Hound said:
I just love that the new Mickey shorts are a return to the mischievous, silly, humorous Mickey we all fell in love with. Imagine for a second if the new ride was Clubhouse Mickey. Nice, smiling, kind of plain, Mickey. I think the ride would be a bit safe and predictable.

I am willing to give this ride a chance. Looks fun!
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The new shorts are fun, but if mischievous Mickey is the one we all fell in love with, we're all about 90 years old!
 
Mike S

Mike S

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Fox&Hound said:
I just love that the new Mickey shorts are a return to the mischievous, silly, humorous Mickey we all fell in love with. Imagine for a second if the new ride was Clubhouse Mickey. Nice, smiling, kind of plain, Mickey. I think the ride would be a bit safe and predictable.

I am willing to give this ride a chance. Looks fun!
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Don't forget boring and terrible for anyone not in preschool.
 
Andsome

Andsome

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Truth be told, I don't mind the Rudish designs being used (I love the retro aesthetic), but I hope WDI has granted the crew a budget that's greater than what is usually alotted for most television animation. I don't know how well ToonBoom/Flash alone would work when it comes to bringing the characters to life at a much larger scale.
 

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