Mine Ride Construction Update

Wikkler · Feb 5, 2014

yeti said:
112912-20714 = 92198

The ride is opening on September 21st, 1998.

No, 2098.

Skibum1970 · Feb 5, 2014

DaveStuart said:
Not sure, but since it's unlikely it's this Friday, and I like a puzzle like anyone else, perhaps it's hidden in adding up the number of days between those dates? If I do that, I come up with something around 4/3/14 (took the number of days left in 2012, plus the ones in 2013, plus the number in 2014 until 2/7 to get there). For those looking for specificity, well, have at it on your own...I'm tired, too many other things in life right now for me to get too deep into this!

I figure, at the very least, you might come clean on Friday and fill us in!

Thanks for keeping it fun, anyway

I'm sticking with my thought: 2 * 7 = 14, hence 2/7/14. Not that I would complain if it actually did open as I'm trying to schedule a trip later this month (regardless of whether it's open or not).

smhurlb · Feb 5, 2014

I presume he went to WDW on the first date in Nov '12 and is going again on Friday. I just seem to recall all the other rides appearing to be totally ready on the outside for quite awhile before the soft openings started...

orky8 · Feb 5, 2014

Found this video, a few days old, but thought I'd share -- good shot of the fake mine entrance with cart.

Sped2424 · Feb 5, 2014

Friday is coming and going and nothing is going to happen is it, @Rose&Crowner whyyyyyy. :arghh:

smhurlb · Feb 5, 2014

That's the best evidence really. PopSong1 is awesome

G8rchamps · Feb 5, 2014

I think Friday is the behind the walls tour soft opening for passholders.

This thread is hilarious!

G8rchamps · Feb 5, 2014

smhurlb said:
That's the best evidence really. PopSong1 is awesome

I check youtube all the time just to see if pop has any new video. I still put his 4th of July EPCOT video on in the background at work all the time.

Mawg · Feb 5, 2014

Rose&Crowner said:
You're on fire!!!

Have a great time!

danlb_2000 · Feb 5, 2014

On the earning call they just said the the mine train would open "in a couple months".

phi2134 · Feb 5, 2014

I am liking the way its looking, but does anyone else feel like they used the same fake green tree all over the mountain, same size and everything? I am not sure if there should be more variation or they are still going to put up additional trees, but it reminds me when i was younger and playing games where you build cities/towns and you could only choose from a few different types of trees.

Jose · Feb 5, 2014

I'm sure it will look very magical!

PrincessNelly_NJ · Feb 5, 2014

phi2134 said:
I am liking the way its looking, but does anyone else feel like they used the same fake green tree all over the mountain, same size and everything? I am not sure if there should be more variation or they are still going to put up additional trees, but it reminds me when i was younger and playing games where you build cities/towns and you could only choose from a few different types of trees.

I wonder if they plan on trimming or shaping the trees in the final stages...

JenniferS · Feb 5, 2014

G8rchamps said:
I think Friday is the behind the walls tour soft opening for passholders. This thread is hilarious!

Hilarious. Tedius. Whichever.

Mawg · Feb 5, 2014

phi2134 said:
I am liking the way its looking, but does anyone else feel like they used the same fake green tree all over the mountain, same size and everything? I am not sure if there should be more variation or they are still going to put up additional trees, but it reminds me when i was younger and playing games where you build cities/towns and you could only choose from a few different types of trees.

Martha Stewart Christmas trees only come in about 3 sizes

Sped2424 · Feb 5, 2014

I suspect the mine train will be similar to this experience, if only in its set up. Except with the indoor portion in the middle instead of the beginning. And of course the track is much lower. Which makes me scared for the experience, meaning legolands coaster sections might be a bit more exciting than Disney's, although they won't be nearly as beautiful. I can see why many dub it a kiddie coaster.

FigmentJedi · Feb 5, 2014

Tahu said:
And the official release date of the single/music video from Tuomas Holopainen's "Life and Times of Scrooge McDuck" concept album.

Scratch that, they uploaded it early.

To actually discuss topical things, I just found this recent waterfall photo.

Rose&Crowner · Feb 5, 2014

Sped2424 said:
I suspect the mine train will be similar to this experience, if only in its set up. Except with the indoor portion in the middle instead of the beginning. And of course the track is much lower. Which makes me scared for the experience, meaning legolands coaster sections might be a bit more exciting than Disney's, although they won't be nearly as beautiful. I can see why many dub it a kiddie coaster.

Based on a (weak) Malaysia legoland comparison many hath dubbed it Ser Kiddie of Coasters? Methinks not brave squire. You may not compare that which sucks to that which will be astounding in two days.