Small World Water?

[disneywy]

Mabee they could funnle all the water left on the ground in Fanstyland after wishes. I know enough water flows off the roof of columbia harbour house to have a white water rafting ride and every night the kids leave with soaked shoes from jumping in the puddles.

I like that idea! It is true quite a bit of water flows off that building. It just doesn't have the same magical touch as getting water from all around the world though. :lol:

 

[askmike1]

I don't recall them ever doing ceremonies on any other attraction that was down for rehab

Oh contraire... I can remember at least one instance where they did this. After the JIYI refurb, they had a ceremony with fireworks and projections on the building. I'm sure there were others too.

-Michael
mfw.frandt.com

 

[scottnj1966]

changes

I know I cant wait until it opens so I can see what has really changed.
I took a video of the ride in 2003 I think so It will be cool to see the difference in my old video and the new one I will take when it opens.





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[Master Yoda]

I would think (hope!) that IASW is a closed-enough system to prevent any of our scaly cold-blooded friends from taking up residence. My biggest worry would be hitting some of the ride machinery on the way down, especially at the load station.

Although I have never heard of or seen any type of wildlife in any Disney ride it is a very safe and usually correct assumption that ever body of water natural or manmade in Fl has at a snake and/or a gator in it. I will never forget the day that a friend of mine discovered a 3 foot gator in her swimming pool.

 

[Lynx04]

Oh contraire... I can remember at least one instance where they did this. After the JIYI refurb, they had a ceremony with fireworks and projections on the building. I'm sure there were others too.

-Michael
mfw.frandt.com

I guess I stand corrected, thanks for the info!!!!

 

[Thrawn]

yeah, but the people that they have working on the ceremony is being taken from some other job that is probably more important. What I ment by man power is that they didn't have to find someone from out side disney to come in, but they have to use people inside the park, people that could be doing more important things. The re-opening of IASW is not that important enough to have a celebration just for its reopening. What they will most like do is when it comes to time to do the ceremony for Disney's 50 at the park, they will mention it with everything else they did to celebrate the 50th. The addition of two new animatronics and a new scene does not make the attraction any more exciting then it is now. Well maybe a tiny bit, but do you really want some extravagent ceremony just for that. I don't recall them ever doing ceremonies on any other attraction that was down for rehab

The (re)opening of IaSW isn't important? Its the ride that EVERYONE has heard of ... everyone has heard the song. And isn't it considered the "gift" from DL for the 50th for MK? The ceremony isn't for the new rumored show elements, the ceremony would be because its frikken IaSW. I'm sorry, but you're way off base on this one. I can't think of any better way to say this, so I'll just say it: you have no idea what you are talking about. Please stop.

 

[mikeymouse]

There are no snakes in IASW

 

[askmike1]

And isn't it considered the "gift" from DL for the 50th for MK?

Actually, I believe Soarin' is Disneyland Resort's gift to WDW.

-Michael
mfw.frandt.com

 

[Plane Crazy]

Oh contraire... I can remember at least one instance where they did this. After the JIYI refurb, they had a ceremony with fireworks and projections on the building. I'm sure there were others too.

Was Journey Into Your Imagination being refurbished or reimagineered? I think that Disney would be more likely to have a ceremony for a ride that has been reimagineered, as it is essentially a "new" ride. From what I've read, it doesn't sound like It's A Small World is being reimagineered. Although, the refurbishment sounds pretty extensive. It'll be interesing to see how the public relations department handles this.

I would be shocked (pun intended) if you could get electrocuted by coming into contact with the water at IASW!

Does anyone know what they do with all the pennies (and other coins) that are thrown into the water at IASW... and other fountains and attractions with water? It seems to me that I saw a lot of coins in the water at IASW on my last trip to WDW; however, I may have conjured that up in my imagination. It would be nice if they donated the proceeds to charity.

 

[askmike1]

Was Journey Into Your Imagination being refurbished or reimagineered?

I believe that the JIYI ceremony was not for the actual ride refurb, but the pavillion refurb. They had a big tarp over the building and they removed it (with fireworks) to show the bright new colors of the pavillion. The only reason I remember this is because I saw a video of it. Similarly, the Small World refurb involved brand new colors, a shop, new AAs, possible new scene, new/better audio, and a remodeled queue.

As for the coins, every once and a while (don't know how often) Disney empties the waters and gets all the money from IASW. I believe that all of this money goes to charity.

-Michael
mfw.frandt.com

 

[WaltMickey]

Let's end all the questions and rummers, YES there will be a ceremony. I'm not sure what it involves, but I can tell you there will be something.

 

[djmatthews]

I think they will have a re-dedication for IASW. hey could use the International Cast Members from World Showcase. Also it would be very good PR for the upcoming It's A Small World - The Movie! :lol: :lol: :lol:

 

[WDWCook]

They will just probley take water from the fountain of nations (or claim its water from around the world) and do a ceromony.