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News Primeval Whirl, Stitch's Great Escape and Rivers of Light permanently closed
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peter11435
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Oh no
cjkeating
Well-Known Member
Or not.
John park hopper
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Now that Stitch is closed go to the warehouse and bring back Alien Encounter. We were at WDW in may 2019 and the my son and granddaughters waited in line to get on Primeval Whirl and just as they were about to get on it shut down---must have been for good. Always reminded me of a traveling carnival ride not worthy off Disney. Enjoyed River of Lights though
Tavernacle12
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Considering they just seemingly cancelled the Poppins addition and SSE rework and a ROL/Chester&Hester replacement would be more expensive, I wouldn’t bet on it?
If they’re keeping it carnival themed, I could see a cheapo flat ride popped in quick, I guess.
WEDway Inc & Company LLC
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mary poppins WAS a cheap flat ride....
Prince-1
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Please god no.
TJJohn12
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I thought the rumor was a double-decker carousel with oppositional motion and projections the kept pace with riders. Hardly a cheap off-the-shelf flat ride.
UNCgolf
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That was the rumor at one point, but the final incarnation was hinted at by insiders as being nothing more than a standard flat spinner.
Jphaddad96
Member
This is legit or what?
Not for the budget it had.
Nope. You may get a chuckle from ol’ Bob but don’t take what he says to heart.
WEDway Inc & Company LLC
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that was the rumor at one point, however, the latest rumor seemed To suggest some teacups. Not sure the validity of that, but that’s what went around.
SirWillow
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That actually sums up my feelings about the land as well. I think the boneyard area is pretty neat. I know when my kids were younger they really liked it. It can certainly still fit into a "real" dinosaur theme area of the park. And Dinosaur still views for my daughter's favorite ride in park, even at age 25. And yes, she's been on Flight of Passage.
None of us every really liked Dino Rama.
the original version of DCA gets an overhyped bad rap. Honestly it was nowhere near the wreck that so many make it out to be, and there are actually parts of it that I prefer to what is there now (e.g. Paradise Pier vs. Pixar Pier and the old Condor Flats area). Were there parts that needed some help? Sure. But that's true of pretty much every new park. The entrance area and Hollywood is much nicer, though I admit I struggle with the loss of the murals, Golden Gate monorail bridge and the letters out front. The sun fountain- no loss there.
Superstar Limo's issues was that it was dated even when it opened, with "stars" that were current but some of which were already fading out, and the caricatures were a bit on the creepy side for some. We thought it was hilarious fun, though I can also see why some didn't enjoy it. Yes, Monster's Inc is a much better ride and a big improvement. But I'd take Superstar Limo over Dino Rama any day.
The simple truth of the matter- if the things that were considered "failures" in early DCA were done at any park other than Disney, they almost all would have been considered outstanding successes. It's only because of the super high expectations.
And that when DCA opened it only had a handful of attractions compared to the park that was a 5 minute walk away from it. But actually had more in it and more to do than Animal Kingdom and MGM did when they opened.
Ack!! Not a movie! I love Figment, and I would venture to say that his popularity at Epcot actually outdoes Mickey. Just at Epcot mind you, not in the other parks. He needs a ride and a pavilion worthy of what he's become in the minds of many of the guests.
However, you get out of Epcot and people don't know who he is most the time. Even with Favreau a Figment movie would likely bomb.
I get the humor. but no.
Basil of Baker Street
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As long as everyone is throwing out their want list. I say:
Fill in the lake
Level Dino Rama
Give Nemo the boot. Last time I went I couldn't even make it to the end. Ive seen it enough and the seats are horribly uncomfortable.
That would make good size area for a new land and use the Nemo building for a dark ride.
Fill in the lake
Level Dino Rama
Give Nemo the boot. Last time I went I couldn't even make it to the end. Ive seen it enough and the seats are horribly uncomfortable.
That would make good size area for a new land and use the Nemo building for a dark ride.
SilentWindODoom
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Do you mean the water between Nemo/Everest and Discovery Island? But... then the name wouldn't make sense. It wouldn't be an island anymore. It would be...
3-D
Active Member
That actually sums up my feelings about the land as well. I think the boneyard area is pretty neat. I know when my kids were younger they really liked it. It can certainly still fit into a "real" dinosaur theme area of the park. And Dinosaur still views for my daughter's favorite ride in park, even at age 25. And yes, she's been on Flight of Passage.
None of us every really liked Dino Rama.
the original version of DCA gets an overhyped bad rap. Honestly it was nowhere near the wreck that so many make it out to be, and there are actually parts of it that I prefer to what is there now (e.g. Paradise Pier vs. Pixar Pier and the old Condor Flats area). Were there parts that needed some help? Sure. But that's true of pretty much every new park. The entrance area and Hollywood is much nicer, though I admit I struggle with the loss of the murals, Golden Gate monorail bridge and the letters out front. The sun fountain- no loss there.
Superstar Limo's issues was that it was dated even when it opened, with "stars" that were current but some of which were already fading out, and the caricatures were a bit on the creepy side for some. We thought it was hilarious fun, though I can also see why some didn't enjoy it. Yes, Monster's Inc is a much better ride and a big improvement. But I'd take Superstar Limo over Dino Rama any day.
The simple truth of the matter- if the things that were considered "failures" in early DCA were done at any park other than Disney, they almost all would have been considered outstanding successes. It's only because of the super high expectations.
And that when DCA opened it only had a handful of attractions compared to the park that was a 5 minute walk away from it. But actually had more in it and more to do than Animal Kingdom and MGM did when they opened.
Ack!! Not a movie! I love Figment, and I would venture to say that his popularity at Epcot actually outdoes Mickey. Just at Epcot mind you, not in the other parks. He needs a ride and a pavilion worthy of what he's become in the minds of many of the guests.
However, you get out of Epcot and people don't know who he is most the time. Even with Favreau a Figment movie would likely bomb.
I get the humor. but no.
I don’t think a big budget fantasy adventure film about Figment and Dreamfinder would bomb. At all. Especially with Favreau.