Thanks phoenicians
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Not sure if I'm reading too much into this but does that mean SGE replacement has been green lit? Or is it still up in the air as to what will replace it
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Replacement for Tomorrowland Speedway?
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RSoxNo1
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Alien Encounter returning, confirmed.
A severe overlay is still an option as far as I know.
Still being finalised I believe.
Channel One TV
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Yes why is Tesla not jumping in to sponsor this? it would be a huge hit if they were electric! Tired of choking on exhaust at the tea cups
Channel One TV
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Booooo... Bring back "Rocket to the Moon"!!!!
Yensid23
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I absolutely love the Speedway and would hate to see it replaced- my dad used to joke (when I was 15) that I could get my driver's license if I could drive the car all the way around without hitting the rail.
I honestly don't think Tron rides would do well here. It worked in Shanghai, but here in America people are too darned attached to their antique cars & Disney rides...
I honestly don't think Tron rides would do well here. It worked in Shanghai, but here in America people are too darned attached to their antique cars & Disney rides...
Thanks phoenicians
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Just from the sound of what the insiders are saying I'd guess SGE will be open around Christmas time for then that could be it or after Easter 2018. I can't imagine it staying open beyond then. What I'm thinking is once all of the new stuff comes online in late 2019 and early 2020 at the other parks they figure the crowds will be more spread out around the other parks than they currently are so they can afford to close some of the Mk like SGE and speedway that won't hurt crowds too badly. Anyone know if buzz is closing or was that a false rumor?
BalooChicago
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I feel like I'm a doubting Thomas, but again I ask, are you sure? I really think some of the supports, both those that support the track, and those that support the roof, were outright replaced in 94. As an architect I would never expect to remove the existing cladding and find steel in that shape/condition. Aren't the original supports cast in place concrete? [edit:No, not Cast-In-Place; I still think some were outright replaced though) Maybe @articos knows.
JustInTime
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Thank you so much
gmajew
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This works if it was in use all the time now. It was not open during spring break weeks besides two. The park needs the ride. Get cracking and get it built. Waiting is stupid.
Kman101
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Exactly.
Are no guests going to guest relations and complaining about the attraction being closed? Doesn't matter whether it was good or not ... they really shouldn't wait on this. Put in WiR and call it a day. Why do they keep pushing it off? Because they can get away with it? Must not have a long build time or they want to save it for a promotional push later.
Bacon
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Do you think it will bring back nostalgia but bring something new to the table (including IP's of course)
DocMcHulk
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The only time I've had a reliable tip (no, not from a bus or monorail driver) was with regards to Tron, and it was similar to what you described (not replacing an existing attraction). Although, mine was more cryptic and seemed to be somewhere else in Tomorrowland.
(Had to go find some old DMs to you to remember the exact wording of my info)
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DocMcHulk
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My guesses (everything's scaled properly according to Google Maps:
Above: Would really encroach on Space Mtn, TTA and the show building would soar over the Circus area of the park.
Above: Too tall for Main Street, would work if sunk (very unlikely to happen) and would require removal of CoP.
Above: Would be a horrible aesthetic choice, visible from Monorail and blocking Space Mountains view on the lake. WOuld also encroach on TTA and Space Mountain.
Above: Show building would be ugly, but would be concealed for the most part. Train and TTA would remain unaffected (train could pass over/under the transition between the show building and all of the elevated track/walkways). The "dome" would visually intrude into the Dumbo/Goofy area but Autopia already does that. This would open up the load area for the Speedway to be changed into retail and/or a flat ride. This would open up a fair amount of "walkable space" for the park and would probably help free up that whole crowded corridor around Speedway/Tea Cups.
Per my previous post, #4 is what I was told back in 2012. I wasnt told the exact layout, but that general area was the location. And I have the DM to @marni1971 to prove it.
DocMcHulk
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DM (Direct Message). PM (Private Massage). Not sure which lingo is used around here. I've been inactive for a while.
Thanks phoenicians
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Yes either open it full time until you're ready or begin construction asap. Is WIR still the expected SGE replacement?
Kman101
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Exactly. Leave it open. The parks are pretty much packed every day now. Especially the MK.
I was just using WiR, it seems to be up in the air still, but who knows?
articos
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I believe Martin is right. I know the structure of the WEDWay beamway is original. I don't recall the base supports being replaced. Some of the roof supports have been. You can see the steel here: https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/52/7c/59/527c59f6f1735e9ab73ab3ae7df91316.jpg. It's not a great view, but I'll hunt for better. DL's very similar steel is here: http://smg.photobucket.com/user/ban...illaGrowl/TomorrowlandConstruction05.jpg.html. (Neither of those photos are mine. I'm just posting for reference, so please ask permission from the respective owners for any reuse.)
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