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Tiana's Bayou Adventure: Disneyland Watch & Discussion
- Thread starter Californian Elitist
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britain
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I actually thought they meant attraction refreshes LIKE the new Space Mountain will be what they will be focusing on for the next decade, rather than adding new attractions.
Meaning, they are starting to run out of space, and so they are going to improve existing attractions rather than do nothing.
Meaning, they are starting to run out of space, and so they are going to improve existing attractions rather than do nothing.
BasiltheBatLord
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I’m actually not sure if that’s what the press release said, unless there was an English version that I missed. The Japanese release was vague enough to where they could have been talking about anything from minor limited time changes (like the “Splash Max” version of Splash Mountain debuting this summer) to wholesale overhauls of existing attractions.
That being said, the former would make sense as that is what we are seeing from OLC this year.
Brer Panther
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I still wouldn't be surprised if Mr. Toad got the axe... or at least got a new ending. I wouldn't put it past Chapek.
mickEblu
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I doubt it. It’s too small to put anything worthwhile there and as far as the new ending its not the kind of thing Disney is concerned about. The “Indians” from Peter Pan are still there and that is the type of thing their concerned with.
On another note I’m pleased to say the Caterpillars hookah is back in the Alice in Wonderland ride.
socalifornian
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Don’t newer Cal/OSHA laws pretty much prevent putting a new ride in the classics show buildings? Remember Darkbeer saying something about it. Take it re-theme at most, tho still unfortunate if it were to happen
Model3 McQueen
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- In the Parks
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I don't understand the argument that this "was a long time coming".
There's an opportunity cost for everything. Spending millions on changing a formula that works, and taking a stupid risk with little return, doesn't make sense. Splash is popular, hard stop. This is money that can be used for revamping, refurbishing, heck even demolishing, the old peoplemover tracks. How about doing something about the multiple theater spaces that have lost their identity (tomorrowland theater, the spaces by monsters inc, and so on)? What exactly does the innoventions building even do anymore? Can Autopia get some TLC? The west side of Pixar Pier is a dump. I can go on.
It's been in operation for well over 30 years (or 60 if you ask Bob Chapek), and throughout all of the decades it has proved itself to be timeless and well-loved.
IMO, much like Mission breakout or Incredicoaster.. even soarin over california, it would've made so much more sense to spend a handful of dollars changing & enhancing smaller things here and there. Are we seeing any real investment return from re-theming attractions, or is this just some misguided crusade by the executives?
There's an opportunity cost for everything. Spending millions on changing a formula that works, and taking a stupid risk with little return, doesn't make sense. Splash is popular, hard stop. This is money that can be used for revamping, refurbishing, heck even demolishing, the old peoplemover tracks. How about doing something about the multiple theater spaces that have lost their identity (tomorrowland theater, the spaces by monsters inc, and so on)? What exactly does the innoventions building even do anymore? Can Autopia get some TLC? The west side of Pixar Pier is a dump. I can go on.
It's been in operation for well over 30 years (or 60 if you ask Bob Chapek), and throughout all of the decades it has proved itself to be timeless and well-loved.
IMO, much like Mission breakout or Incredicoaster.. even soarin over california, it would've made so much more sense to spend a handful of dollars changing & enhancing smaller things here and there. Are we seeing any real investment return from re-theming attractions, or is this just some misguided crusade by the executives?
No Name
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Disney has downgraded or straight up cancelled every single US parks project they’ve announced over the past 7 years, except Runaway Railway, so honestly who knows. Like even if Disney announces improvements for Tomorrowland (again), what’s the chance it’ll actually happen? Long-term this will really hurt the value of the D23 convention and announcements in general for them.
Centauri Space Station
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No Name
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They announced Pandora far more than 7 years ago, and they scrapped the escalator entrance to Tron after deeming it too expensive. Try again!
Centauri Space Station
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castleparker
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Apologies for the late reply, but yeah, that's pretty much it. From what I was told, the desicion to redo Space in Tokyo killed remaking Splash over there for good, which in turn severely hurt Orlando (They wanted to have MK's Splash cloned there, but Tokyo told them to bug off) to the point of most likely killing their redo. Then California, IF what I heard was correct, was killed off by other projects taking presidence (Toontown, Tarzan, Tommorowland...)
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No Name
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Yes, it is a downgrade to me considering how nice the new escalators looked at the nearby Disney Springs, and it was done to cut costs. It’s not a huge deal but it was literally the one eye-catching element of the one piece of art they showed during the announcement. The point is, it’s hard to take what they announce at face value. I admit I was a bit rude, sorry, I was slightly annoyed you brought up something announced 11 years ago when I said 7!
Edit: Oh and the hanging sign too!
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Model3 McQueen
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- In the Parks
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What are the price predictions for this refurb? After all the research, construction, and materials costs..
mickEblu
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Zero. It’s been cancelled.
I guess it depends on how thorough a job they want to do. I can make a case for them spending the money and I can make a case for them doing it on the cheap.
Model3 McQueen
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- In the Parks
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Zero. It’s been cancelled.
That's okay, I wouldve been satisfied if you stopped right here
Dear Prudence
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I am happy to report that Splash is in amazing shape, and looks MUCH better than a LOT of other attractions right now. Twice our Haunted Mansion buggy audio was messed up in parts (and was Haunted Mansion Holiday), and a bunch of things weren't working. Was VERY impressed. Was nice to see so many people riding it, even for "cold" SoCal weather. In general DLR is hit or miss in quality, but Splash looked and sounded great.
