Nothing has been announced officially from Disney, I am still holding out hope for the AC vs. MC.Why oh why would the drop it in uppers courtyard which does suck in guests with the show when they have plenty of other dead areas of the park it could go and actually increase park capacity
I'm going to guess pretty high. The only coaster I can think of that kinda has 4 load stations is Space mountain. Those trains only hold 6 people each.What do we think re: capacity? Vekoma's Family Suspended model has 650 per hour capacity (assuming 2 train ops at 20 seats per train). This looks like it will have 2 dual loading stations (only one track through the attraction though). That being said with enough block breaks you probably could send trains out into the track at 30 second intervals with the 4 loading stations. May be enough to get to 2,000/hr?
I think the goal is something around 1700What do we think re: capacity? Vekoma's Family Suspended model has 650 per hour capacity (assuming 2 train ops at 20 seats per train). This looks like it will have 2 dual loading stations (only one track through the attraction though). That being said with enough block breaks you probably could send trains out into the track at 30 second intervals with the 4 loading stations. May be enough to get to 2,000/hr?
Yeah and they didn't even mention the liberty bell. Just said they are "transforming" TSI and the River. It is possible they're keeping the top of the river although I doubt it sadly.The artwork that Disney introduced still shows water to the side of BTMRR.
Ancillary support is being planned for 1600-1700 actual thruput. With loading logistics on these things, I'd assume closer to 16 than 17.I think the goal is something around 1700
There are quite a few reasons that Muppets Courtyard is attractive to Disney for Monsters.Why oh why would the drop it in uppers courtyard which does suck in guests with the show when they have plenty of other dead areas of the park it could go and actually increase park capacity
That would be excellent for this ride!I think the goal is something around 1700
I'm in an optimistic capacity moodAncillary support is being planned for 1600-1700 actual thruput. With loading logistics on these things, I'd assume closer to 16 than 17.
Bolded is what I hate about the way those in Burbank look at the parks now. Theming and how the IP fits don't matter anymore. It's how much money can they charge people to ride these new attractions.There are quite a few reasons that Muppets Courtyard is attractive to Disney for Monsters.
1. The area currently brings in no revenue from Lighting Lane Single, and is not likely a factor for purchases of LL Multi.
2. The area brings in next to no revenue from merchandise sales.
3. Existing restaurant infrastructure reduces costs for new restaurant.
4. The backstage area requires very little change to accommodate the coaster.
5. There are other future plans for Animation Courtyard.
Here's a snip from a fairly recent map on Bing. Looks like they'll be able to accommodate an expansion there just fine.
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It not like there isn't room to expand the parking lot...
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There are quite a few reasons that Muppets Courtyard is attractive to Disney for Monsters.
They need to fix the parks they have first. and by "fix" I mean "expand" as opposed to "replace things".
I would argue that Magic Kingdom's only need for fixing is in tomorrowland (Stitch/get rid of laugh floor)
Epcot needs Journey re-done
AK has a Dino-plan
Studios -tearing out a in use area like muppets is stupid.. Tear out the launch bay and relocate offices.. Done.
Disney Legend Josh Gad...
Not really. He's a very open lover of the Disney parks and listens to Jim & Len podcasts so he has a pulse on the parks news just like us. Disney is going to do whatever they want though and Josh will cash his Frozen III check and be just fine.This is reaching farther than I thought…
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