Surferboy567
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I think most of the AA’s are awesome. I can’t pinpoint though why Belle on the chair just seems off. Maybe it’s the eyes? I don’t have a problem with any other AA’s from that project.
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News Splash Mountain retheme to Princess and the Frog - Tiana's Bayou Adventure
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I think most of the AA’s are awesome. I can’t pinpoint though why Belle on the chair just seems off. Maybe it’s the eyes? I don’t have a problem with any other AA’s from that project.
Did anyone else get the impression that this is like a 2023 or 2024 job?
Robbiem
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It will be interesting to see what happens there are large areas of Splash with few animatronic, the outside sections and the laughing place areas spring to mind. If you really wanted to plus the ride use the sindbad style animatronics and maybe led backgrounds like they used on the mandalorian to create a really immersive next generation experience
DDLand
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I think the Frozen ride is exactly what they are looking to do with Splash Mountain. The stories are roughly analogous. We have the royals throwing a party. This party will take you to some of the most important locations and scenes from the movies. It’s an evolution of the book report ride. Instead of just doing a book report, there are contrived reasons for why the book report makes sense in the current context. “We’re visiting the Ice Palace” and “we’re getting ready to throw Mardi Gras” are the common connective threads. The execution will be similar, with the Tiana and Louis saying “come on down to Mardi Gras.” Then all the characters will be like “sounds cool” as they sing songs from the movie. The big question is whether or not they include voodoo. Last we saw the Dr. he didn’t seem very accessible, but it will be interesting if they try to bring him back.
But I wouldn’t be surprised if there are dramatically fewer audio-animatronics.
Doubt it, the days of AA heavy attraction at the Disney Parks are over (at least in the US). The Sinbad ride at Tokyo was the most recent Disney attraction with a huge amount of AAs.
There is some hope with the upcoming BATB ride at Tokyo (mainly from preview footage)
However since we're not in Tokyo, expect the AAs to be around the quality of The Little Mermaid ride.
Don’t forget about Ride and Go Seek!
WEDway Inc & Company LLC
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I could see them closing it Early 2021, reopening by the end of the 50th as one of the last of the 50 things they are doing. If they are ambitious enough.
With construction yes, large set pieces are always prefabbed and later put in the show building or structure. Much of the larger things are going to be easy to remain and redressed. Laughing Place scene is going to change the most visually. That is going to be the shadow/voodoo dark area.
MaximumEd
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That’s actually quite solid!
It seems like with them only having worked on this “since last year” which could mean 7 months ago, and then only releasing a very rough concept, that there is still a tremendous amount of work to be done. Don’t major overhauls take years from concept to execution? Or can they really accelerate that much?
Surferboy567
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Thanks!
jt04
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I was hoping they were going all out and trying for a 2021 completion but budget likely an issue. Wish they were more aggressive once a decision is made. It will be odd if this is offline during the 50th but at least it's happening.
brb1006
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Once the ride actually opens, it will look better.
WEDway Inc & Company LLC
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You're probably right.
Surferboy567
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Given the way they seem to go about framing the project...I can see them accelerating this.
Otamin
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This ride has the chance to be truly fantastic, but I’m not convinced the Disney of today will be able to make a ride that can match or surpass the original (although I hope I’m proven wrong). If we were living in the days of Eisner/Wells I wouldn’t be as concerned, but the Disney of today will want to do this on the cheap.
My main hope is that a lot elements/animatronics from the original are retained/retooled, and whilst it’s a minor thing I hope the name remains the same (or at least retains Splash Mountain in the name, even if that’s not looking likely at the moment).
We know Tony Baxter is advising on it (to what extent remains to be seen), so hopefully he can ensure that this will be a worthy replacement to the original.
My main hope is that a lot elements/animatronics from the original are retained/retooled, and whilst it’s a minor thing I hope the name remains the same (or at least retains Splash Mountain in the name, even if that’s not looking likely at the moment).
We know Tony Baxter is advising on it (to what extent remains to be seen), so hopefully he can ensure that this will be a worthy replacement to the original.
Well thought out and certainly sounds quite plausible. I realize it is extremely unlikely, but wouldn't it be great if they enclosed the main/final drop and somehow the plot involved Dr. Facilier for some reason taking you 'up' somewhere and then at the top you were rescued and the drop was falling back to earth into Lake Pontchartrain and then floating up to the city at night with all the fireflies lit and then moving to the final show scene you were actually in the parade? I know it's thoroughly unrealistic, but I can dream, right?
Surferboy567
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This is the main part here, having just watched the movie last night it definitely has the potential. Adding projection mapping AND AA’s would be really well suited here.
Surferboy567
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I actually thought about something like this, but given the concept it’s Mama Ode’s House. So I think having the AA of her right before the final drop makes sense then after passing people view your reaction. The way back into the final show scene could be done like you described. Enclosed with fireflies and a bayou setting...that could be very special escipally with runaway Railway quality projections.
Surferboy567
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Unlikely, since they will keep the track. The length is a blessing so they can have more time to tell a compelling story. They also have plenty of room for (hopefully) great show scenes.
Giss Neric
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I would prefer if they would make the ride more wetter. Drench the guests at the drop. Add more water effects.
Also, listening to the soundtrack of the movie, it really fits the ride especially the "rolling down the bayou" song.
Also, listening to the soundtrack of the movie, it really fits the ride especially the "rolling down the bayou" song.