SOFT OPENING WATCH - Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Coaster

[jt04]

I have always gone to Tom when I have had construction questions, but I think I might start consulting you since you seem to have a lot more knowledge of these sorts of things. How long have you been in the business?

You should listen to Tom. I do to. But deflecting from my valid points seems beneath you.

I have been involved in many engineering and construction projects since I have held that position before. Along with many other specialties in technically related fields.

 

[lazyboy97o]

And since there has been no announcement of an Official Opening, I still don't understand why people are getting worked up over this.

It has not been ridden by the public at all.

Because the reports of why there are not soft openings is due to problems, not because this is business as usual and Disney taking their time.

Media has a dinner event in MK the night of May 1.

The May 2 event is a short dedication.

There is no reason to believe that Disney did not set the event with the intention of people riding. Just look at the invitations or registration website.

 

[GoofGoof]

Dinner is 90 minutes, dedication is 15 minutes. If there was a ride anywhere, it would be during dinner.

I think that the speculation is that there would be rides for the media, but you are right that there was never an official announcement of it. Whether it's May 1 or May 2nd is irrelevant to the original question. If it's not ready for rides on May 2nd it won't be ready on May 1st either.

 

[DisneyJoe]

There is no reason to believe that Disney did not set the event with the intention of people riding. Just look at the invitations or registration website.

I'm fully expecting to ride Thursday night.

The agenda on Friday tells us we're done at 10:30am. I don't see how we're expected to ride then.

 

[Bubbamel]

Hey all, this is what I snapped today.

 

[marni1971]

These issues with a relatively straight track make you wonder what would have happened had they stayed with the longer, more involved track layout....

 

[unkadug]

I'm fully expecting to ride Thursday night.

The agenda on Friday tells us we're done at 10:30am. I don't see how we're expected to ride then.

And you may well be disappointed....unless they offer you the same release form that the actors probably had to sign.

 

[Disneyhead'71]

So Disney holds a big press event for the dedication of it's newest ride, and people here laugh because the stupid media actually expected it to be open?

 

[DisneyJoe]

And you may well be disappointed....unless they offer you the same release form that the actors probably had to sign.

I understand

 

[danlb_2000]

You should listen to Tom. I do to. But defecting from my valid points seems beneath you.

I have been involved in many engineering and construction projects since I have held that position before. Along with many other specialties in technically related fields.

Well since I now have two construction experts telling me to different things I am not sure who to believe.

 

[GoofGoof]

So Disney holds a big press event for the dedication of it's newest ride, and people here laugh because the stupid media actually expected it to be open?

The interactive queue will be open either way

It sounds to me like based on the issues brought to light recently that there are some problems but they are still working to resolve them before the media event so people can ride then. If they hold the event without rides it will be a pretty big PR hit, but they won't start letting the public ride if it's not safe. We'll know for sure soon enough.

 

[Sped2424]

I heard from my secret sources that the ride has indeed been change due to track issues. Instead gems shall be placed inside each mine cart solving the proximity issues and the interactive queue shall be the only feature that will be guest accessible.

 

[Cesar R M]

No, but I play one on TV

I hope it wasnt on judge judy
not judge judy I hope?

 

[Cesar R M]

Because this is the internet the place were people go to get worked up about pretty much anything.

I AM OFFENDED by your COMMENT!

 

[darthspielberg]

Media has a dinner event in MK the night of May 1.

The May 2 event is a short dedication.

and if I recall a big part of the event is MyMagic+ and FastPass+ getting their official "we're out of testing!" unveiling, so it's kind of a hodgepodge "Cool stuff at the Magic Kingdom" press event, it seems.

 

[unkadug]

and if I recall a big part of the event is MyMagic+ and FastPass+ getting their official "we're out of testing!" unveiling, so it's kind of a hodgepodge "Cool stuff at the Magic Kingdom" press event, it seems.

It certainly would not be the first press event that didn't deliver what was assumed to be the "main event".

 

[Disneyhead'71]

So which is better, a big press event for actual working bleachers? Or a big press event for a new non-functioning ride? But I suspect that the best "one" was the 3 big press events for the 3 seperate grand openings of each wing of Art of Animation.

 

[danv3]

and if I recall a big part of the event is MyMagic+ and FastPass+ getting their official "we're out of testing!" unveiling, so it's kind of a hodgepodge "Cool stuff at the Magic Kingdom" press event, it seems.

This is my understanding too...it's bigger than just 7DMT.

That doesn't change the fact that media/bloggers are going to be disappointed if they don't get to ride 7DMT, and the result will be negative press. Disney social media handlers better be ready with ample swag!

 

[Disneyhead'71]

The media doesn't give 2 chits about riding the little coaster. They care about booking 3 days of Satellite time to dedicate a closed ride! Disney looking stupid is not our problem, us looking stupid is.

 

[wdw71fan]

It'll be ready.... but it may not be complete. . It's easy to move things out of the way.. not as easy to put them back