Jasonflz
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Were the HM and POTC refurbs less?
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Were the HM and POTC refurbs less?
DisneyDellsDude
New Member
And what is Hall of Presidents getting?
EPCOT Explorer
New Member
Sarcasm?...Seems less than I expected...
I just want to say with a big grin I`ll be riding RR&R in September. And Manta. And I can`t wait.
And... sticking to the "I hope the refurb finishes on time" instead of "I hope the refurb is dragged out to make it as good as the budget allows it to be" I`ll be on Space Mountain a week after it reopens. Funny how things turn out isn`t it?
Yes, the tech for RR&R is amazing. So many innovative (and Disney derived but not followed up) goodies. I wonder how much the ride DVD will be.....
Now, back to the thread. Who`s the nominated photographer for the scaffholding photos?
I already took and posted them... just piles of scafolding outside the building... nothing new (yet)...
keeping an eye on it though.
The Conundrum
New Member
It is more than enough to fund Jay Rasolu and Phil Holmes "vision" of Space Mountain. :brick:
So much for that corporate restructuring.
hpyhnt 1000
Well-Known Member
Seriously.
I've said it before, imagine this technology used in Tomorrowland. It would be jaw-dropping.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXmM4nvzN6c
Wow, pretty cool! Even a smaller version of that would be pretty awesome!
What is it BTW? LEDs? Projections? How do they do that? :veryconfu :lol:
Those are in fact 12.5 million LEDs. That version of the Fremont Street Experience was installed in 2004.
Why LEDs instead of a (cheaper) projection system? Compare jumbotrons at outdoor stadiums to say a drive-in movie theater. Jumbotrons are visible, the movie projection not so much. Not saying there isn't a way to get projections to be somewhat visible during the day, but they won't look nearly as good as an LED display.
As far as the $12.3 million budget. No idea where that one came from, but I'd imagine it can't be too far off.
hpyhnt 1000
Well-Known Member
Wow!
Makes the 15,000 on the Earth Globe seem like nothing! Pretty neat system all the same. Actually, the more I think about it, that effect would be great for the blue stroble light or re-entrance tunnels.
EPCOT Explorer
New Member
Seriously.
I've said it before, imagine this technology used in Tomorrowland. It would be jaw-dropping.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXmM4nvzN6c
That would be amazing...Even on a wall or something. Or a building.
*coughCoPcough*
*coughInoventionscough*
:lookaroun
Vernonpush
Well-Known Member
That was reported by the Orlando Sentinal today.
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/trav...rism-disney-060809060809jun08,0,5876331.story
" .... The Reedy Creek Improvement District puts the rehab's value at $12.3 million. The ride is scheduled to reopen Nov. 21."
Studios Fan
Active Member
Here's hoping they get a lot of good out of their $12 million.
12.3 million is a lot of money considering the attractions... replacing a star projector with a newer modern one won't cost much, after all..
Most steel coasters don't cost but a few million to build, and this is a pre existing support structure and layout... just a retro-fit on the existing tracking...
Honestly, building out and themeing the queues won't cost THAT much either..
Please people, it's not like they have to level the whole damn thing and start over....
Most steel coasters don't cost but a few million to build, and this is a pre existing support structure and layout... just a retro-fit on the existing tracking...
Honestly, building out and themeing the queues won't cost THAT much either..
Please people, it's not like they have to level the whole damn thing and start over....
Jasonflz
Well-Known Member
Let's see what they have to spend. Feel free to fill in the blanks.
-exterior work including paint and possible lighting $_____
-queue upgrades $_____
-new enclosed load area $_______
-updated coaster portions $_________
-new projection effects $_________
-new unload area $____
-updated post show $________
-exterior work including paint and possible lighting $_____
-queue upgrades $_____
-new enclosed load area $_______
-updated coaster portions $_________
-new projection effects $_________
-new unload area $____
-updated post show $________
EPCOT Explorer
New Member
This is true...and very optimistic.
Hope it's right!
joel_maxwell
Permanent Resident of EPCOT
Guess I better pack my neck brace for the next trip.
Normally I dont like this guy and think he is a tool, but this quote, in this situation is quite fitting.
EPCOT Explorer
New Member
Guess I better pack my neck brace for the next trip.
Normally I dont like this guy and think he is a tool, but this quote, in this situation is quite fitting.
C'mon, Joel...Keep the optimism...:dazzle::lol:
hpyhnt 1000
Well-Known Member
:lol:
Studios Fan
Active Member
Well Diamondback at Kings Island cost $22 million. But it's obviously a much bigger coaster. So yeah, I think we could get a lot for $12 million.
http://www.cincinnatiusa.com/attractions/detail.asp?AttractionID=4
http://www.cincinnatiusa.com/attractions/detail.asp?AttractionID=4
joel_maxwell
Permanent Resident of EPCOT
Trust me... i have it, but im an realist too. A nice blend. Soooo, basically, I cut the BS and get to the real truth most of the time and dont waste my time.
It is easier that way to access the situation, make a plan and move on.
:lookaroun
Wow. that sounded super serious.