Snake-Like Creature (and Ellen) gone from Universe of Energy

[HonorableMention]

First post!

Anyway, it pains me that Disney is ok with leaving entire scenes empty on a ride (even if that Ellen AA was nightmare fuel). The amount of things broken or turned off at WDW is WAY too high.

 

[George Lucas on a Bench]

So basically, the dinosaur scene has been reverted back to an earlier form without Ellen? Isn't this a positive change?

 

[Mike S]

So basically, the dinosaur scene has been reverted back to an earlier form without Ellen? Isn't this a positive change?

Not with the Elasmosaurus gone too. Also there's still that part in the show that specifically mentions Ellen being attacked by a "Snake-Like Creature" but that scene no longer existing. It's really just embarrassing at this point especially if what was said is true and the Elasmosaurus is just backstage rotting away.

 

[FigmentJedi]

So basically, the dinosaur scene has been reverted back to an earlier form without Ellen? Isn't this a positive change?

Not with the Elasmosaurus gone too. Also there's still part in the show that specifically mentions Ellen being attacked by a "Snake-Like Creature" but that scene no longer existing. It's really just embarrassing at this point especially if what was said is true and the Elasmosaurus is just backstage rotting away.

Not to mention that the original scene always had that Elasmosaurus as the focal point. Now it'll just be a bunch of pterodactyl supporting players compensating for a lack of a real star there.

 

[jmuboy]

Not to mention that the original scene always had that Elasmosaurus as the focal point. Now it'll just be a bunch of pterodactyl supporting players compensating for a lack of a real star there.

Can't we just tell Ellen and have her make fun of it on her show. I'm sure disney would listen then.

 

[Cmdr_Crimson]

Can't we just tell Ellen and have her make fun of it on her show. I'm sure disney would listen then.

She has mentioned that she has Never been on it..

 

[Admiral01]

Just rode Energy (and now waiting out the rain in the exit area). What a poor show. This pavilion could be great (it used to be great) but has been reduced to this. Out of date, missing animatronics in the Dino scenes, doors don't work right between theaters...just a mess.

The middle moving theater isn't going today either. The other two were relatively full.

Poor show.

 

[Bairstow]

Has anyone ever figured out why there has never been any merchandise based on this version of the attraction? Not even a pin?

 

[NeXuS1000]

Come on, they have to be planning something new for this pavilion, otherwise it's simply unbelieveable how nothing gets done about these issues. Unless it's about to close down for an overhaul asap, this lack of attention is simply not tolerable.

 

[pumpkin7]

Has anyone ever figured out why there has never been any merchandise based on this version of the attraction? Not even a pin?

TDO like to pretend it doesn't exist so when it does go wrong, they can be all like "wut pavillion? We have no Ellen pavillion!"
Then one day it'll just close, never to re open. And Bill Nye will be bankrup because he's not getting his royalty cheques anymore.

 

[Bairstow]

TDO like to pretend it doesn't exist so when it does go wrong, they can be all like "wut pavillion? We have no Ellen pavillion!"
Then one day it'll just close, never to re open. And Bill Nye will be bankrup because he's not getting his royalty cheques anymore.

That doesn't explain why there has NEVER been a pin. My best guess is that it was a licensing issue.

 

[FigmentJedi]

TDO like to pretend it doesn't exist so when it does go wrong, they can be all like "wut pavillion? We have no Ellen pavillion!"
Then one day it'll just close, never to re open. And Bill Nye will be bankrup because he's not getting his royalty cheques anymore.

Bill's actually doing stuff for Disney again: He's gonna be a recurring character on the new Disney Junior science show, Miles from Tomorrowland.

 

[xdan0920]

She has mentioned that she has Never been on it..

this strikes me as incredibly odd.

 

[Cmdr_Crimson]

this strikes me as incredibly odd.

Yeah I remember reading this really old post and have been trying to track it down to see what she said..http://forums.wdwmagic.com/threads/ellens-energy-adventure.46404/

 

[pumpkin7]

Yeah I remember reading this really old post and have been trying to track it down to see what she said..http://forums.wdwmagic.com/threads/ellens-energy-adventure.46404/

That's crazy. Johnny Depp couldn't be stopped seeing himself on Pirates.

 

[RSoxNo1]

That's crazy. Johnny Depp couldn't be stopped seeing himself on Pirates.

Johnny Depp would periodically appear in Jack Sparrow regalia and mess with guests on Pirates of the Caribbean in Disneyland.

 

[pumpkin7]

Johnny Depp would periodically appear in Jack Sparrow regalia and mess with guests on Pirates of the Caribbean in Disneyland.

I know! He's obviously in it for the kicks...He visited a childrens hospital over here in the UK in full costume as well when he was filming Pirates 4. I have massive kudos for the guy.

 

[Mike S]

Johnny Depp would periodically appear in Jack Sparrow regalia and mess with guests on Pirates of the Caribbean in Disneyland.

Is there video of this?

 

[Bairstow]

Is there video of this?

No.
I heard it only happened it four times.

 

[Mike S]

Does anyone have any updates from recent trips? Are they still gone?