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EPCOT Explorer
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MY GOODNESS!Regarding the WDW SM refurb, I'd be happy if it's anywhere close to what they recently did at TDL. They completed their refurb in only 6 months which is practically the same time that WDW's will be down for. (Granted we have track replacement, I talk about that later in the post.) In that time, TDL managed to upgrade their version to a ride that belongs in the 21st century.
Before the refurb, their version looked just like DL's pre-refurb, and we all know how dated that was.
For example, the station area:
Pre-Refurb
Photo courtesy of Robb Alvey / Theme Park Review
Post-Refurb
Photo courtesy of Ken.jp on Flickr
I got to ride it recently and the station area atmosphere is pretty amazing. They went with the whole sci-fi mysterious theme and it works pretty well.
As for the rest of the ride, they got updated theming in the queue. Not a complete update, but works for its purpose. The lift hill is my favorite. When you're going up, you're surround by green lightning on both sides probably using the latest WDI designed special effects and you really get the feeling that you're blasted off into space using some mysterious alien technology. They don't have the DL soundtrack but use some neat spooky sci-fi sound fx. And then of course, at the end they have the new DL re-entry effect.
Granted, I wouldn't want a copy of this at WDW since our mountain is very unique in regards to the queue and ride, and plus this would require a storyline-redo, meaning none of the classic aspects of the ride would remain. Just pointing out though that a lot can be done in the current timeframe. Only thing is, since WDW is replacing track, a major endeavour in itself, they'll have to have another crew working at the same time redoing the queue and ride effects to get it all done.
And then of course if they threw in the TDL external lighting package, I'd be a happy man!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AgIVK4A3cPc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCWQG4MqckQ
(You may need to push the "HD" button if the video refuses to play)
Their SM is lighting is synchronized to the Tomorrowland BGM, which coincidentally is exactly the same (with the addition of more music) as our BGM. No work needed there, WDI! Just install the lights and the programming from TDL (with some minor edits) and you'll be good to go!
New TDL SM Queue Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1zLul-Goo8
:sohappy::sohappy:That lighting package is amazing! Install that in WDW, and you have one VERY happy Fanboy!
disneykw
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MY GOODNESS!
That lighting package is amazing! Install that in WDW, and you have one VERY happy Fanboy!
Isn't it? When I saw it there in person my jaw dropped. And then I wondered why WDW doesn't bring it to their parks.
EPCOT Explorer
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So easy, too....:dazzle:
MY GOODNESS!
That lighting package is amazing! Install that in WDW, and you have one VERY happy Fanboy!
It will be a little harder because WDW's space mountain's ridges are close together
See the difference
DL's
That other one
EPCOT Explorer
New Member
No excuse, to me....It would make it look even better.
And HOLY HUGE PICTURE. BATMAN!!!
And HOLY HUGE PICTURE. BATMAN!!!
It would look much better! I hope we get it!
Sorry about the huge picture.
Well at least you guys get to see how much better disneyland's looks.....
disneykw
Member
lol. Huge picture!:lol: I can't even see the whole thing in fullscreen on my big widescreen monitor. Talking about monitors, I think I made a custom wallpaper for my comp using that pic, which turned out pretty awesome.
And yeah, I know the ridges are closer together in WDW, but I still feel it's very necessary.
And yeah, I know the ridges are closer together in WDW, but I still feel it's very necessary.
disneykw
Member
Wowwww...its like you're really there! :lol: Sorry couldn't resist.
Oooohhh, you missed him Grandma.:lol:
Lee
Adventurer
Speaking of impressive lighting...check out the new package for Mickey's Fun Wheel.
Just a portion of that goodness for SM would be awesome.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hse_Q-54Vr0
Just a portion of that goodness for SM would be awesome.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hse_Q-54Vr0
EPCOT Explorer
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EPCOT Explorer
New Member
Good selling point, a SM night light.:lol:
EPCOT Explorer
New Member
I've heard of that, but never seen proof.:shrug:
disneykw
Member
Yes, they did. I saw it once in person from the Wonderland Trail it was awesome. They haven't had that in MHSSHP since a couple years back. Such a shame. You could probably find vids on Youtube. And that adds again to my argument. Not only do they have the light programming to have it synched to the BGM, but they've ALREADY DONE IT BEFORE! It's gotta be a lighting cost thing. I think the lights they used in the party are older theatrical type lighting. If they upgrade to LEDs, they can definitely cut the running costs.
And about the Mickey's Fun Wheel lights, I saw those earlier, it looks great! The video I saw earlier had a very repetitive lighting pattern, but seeing the new video, the lighting is different, so I really like the new lights.
Good point!
EDIT: Oh, and maybe someone can rename this topic, as it seems like it's starting to be the official SM refurb discussion thread? Although the original topic might still apply, none of us has seen any dumpsters or any backstage activity yet anyways.
EPCOT Explorer
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Searching for vids as we speak...
disneykw
Member
Sorry if I mislead ya again EPCOT Explorer, first on TDR vids on Youtube and now this. I've seen these videos on there, I swear!Searching for vids as we speak...
But as you know Youtube, is always constantly changing and videos are always getting pulled off. I'll let you know if I find one on there.-Okay, I admit it, it was a conspiracy all along!:lol: