Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway confirmed

[MJ6987]

This is not going to be a coaster, it is going to be a trackless dark ride like the Ratatouille ride in Paris.

I'm not sure if you read my whole post. Virtual runaway train should "feel like" an actual runaway train. People like my wife don't like the feel of runaway train rides.

Whereas GMR is a ride accessible to almost all.

 

[danlb_2000]

I'm not sure if you read my whole post. Virtual runaway train should "feel like" an actual runaway train. People like my wife don't like the feel of runaway train rides.

I would expect it to be pretty tame. I would bet that this ride will have no height limit.

 

[djkidkaz]

@brb1006 Skip to about 5:35

(Credit: Inside the Magic)

Are those physical sets doing that? It's hard to tell what we're looking at.

 

[djkidkaz]

I can't believe as of August 14th DHS will go down to 4 rides.

 

[MerlinTheGoat]

Are those physical sets doing that? It's hard to tell what we're looking at.

It looks like walls and ceiling (possibly domed) being projected onto.

 

[Kman101]

I mourn GMR too. Very very much. But for me, the band-aid was ripped off long ago, so not sure why some seem surprised this is replacing GMR, we've known it will for a long time now, but I know this makes it "official". I'm numb to it going and what's done is, sadly, done.

 

[tirian]

Are those physical sets doing that? It's hard to tell what we're looking at.

Imagine the rotating screens in the original Universe of Energy from 1982. The Imagineers using 70s and 80s technology accomplished more impressive attractions with layers of practical and digital effects.

According to @whylightbulb, this clip shows the least impressive part of the ride. Since I've only heard more about it and haven't seen concept art, I'll take his word for it. But the cheaply, badly animated art style really is a tragic IP decision from Iger. I think everyone was hoping for Mickey across the decades.

 

[djkidkaz]

Are they keeping the Chinese theater facade? I'm guessing the story will be that we get sucked into the Mickey short before our movie premiere at the theater.

 

[FigmentJedi]

Are they keeping the Chinese theater facade? I'm guessing the story will be that we get sucked into the Mickey short before our movie premiere at the theater.

Yes they are.

 

[Madame Medusa]

I remember reading about The Great Movie Ride's rumored death over ten years ago. I was sad about it then, but now it just seemed inevitable.

This ride is going to be absolutely incredible and I'm glad it's the stylized Mickey to keep it unique.

 

[disney4life2008]

In no way is this mean, but old people love gmr. Granted, i do too but when I think about old people they seem to love the attraction. With that said, i am devastated to see the attraction go.

 

[Kwame]

It's probably better to just close the park until Toy story land opens, but hey wheres the money in that amirite

 

[disneyworld66]

GMR is one of my favorite attractions, and I was sad when I learned it would be leaving. But it is almost 30 years old, and with licensing, sponsorship, and the cost to operate it, I get it. When I heard it would be a Mickey ride I figured there was no way they could mess that up.

Well I was wrong. This "New Mickey" is terrifying. With almost a century of Mickey cartoons it is a disgrace to use this awful version. Im sure the ride system will be amazing, but a great ride system cannot save such ugly animation.

 

[DaBears81]

I apologize if it was posted elsewhere and I missed it (very possible considering how much has been post in the last 48 hours) but is the theater facade staying? Or are the completely changing the outside of the building? Thanks, and again sorry if I missed it posted somewhere else.

 

[danlb_2000]

I apologize if it was posted elsewhere and I missed it (very possible considering how much has been post in the last 48 hours) but is the theater facade staying? Or are the completely changing the outside of the building? Thanks, and again sorry if I missed it posted somewhere else.

Yes it is staying.

 

[TJJohn12]

I apologize if it was posted elsewhere and I missed it (very possible considering how much has been post in the last 48 hours) but is the theater facade staying? Or are the completely changing the outside of the building? Thanks, and again sorry if I missed it posted somewhere else.

It's literally answered a handful of posts above yours right on this page... Yes. The Chinese Facade is staying - this is an internal refurb only.

 

[danlb_2000]

I apologize if it was posted elsewhere and I missed it (very possible considering how much has been post in the last 48 hours) but is the theater facade staying? Or are the completely changing the outside of the building? Thanks, and again sorry if I missed it posted somewhere else.

.. and this bears repeating, yes it is staying.

 

[danlb_2000]

I apologize if it was posted elsewhere and I missed it (very possible considering how much has been post in the last 48 hours) but is the theater facade staying? Or are the completely changing the outside of the building? Thanks, and again sorry if I missed it posted somewhere else.

Did I mention that it is staying?

 

[TJJohn12]

Did I mention that it is staying?

Maybe we need to change the thread title to "Yes, it's staying!" too. ;-)

 

[brb1006]

I never seen that many people divided over the Mickey Mouse design until now. Most people didn't really mind the look since 2013 until the announcement. And some of the new shorts are actually good to watch. I loved the one where it was set in The Netherlands and Potatoland. Not all of the new Mickey shorts are grossout.