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Star Tours To Get a Lengthy Rehab Soon! :)
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DarkMeasures
New Member
About the prequels. George Lucas knew perfectly well that there would be a lot of people hating them and he expects the same with Episode 3.
I however, liked Episode 2 and I thought that one was great.
But if any upgrade were to happen to Star Tours, I would want to see the simulators replaced with centerfuges.
I however, liked Episode 2 and I thought that one was great.
But if any upgrade were to happen to Star Tours, I would want to see the simulators replaced with centerfuges.
Sloppy Skunk
Member
It may not happen, but I am glad the rumor is floating around again. Usually these old rumors surface everyonce in awhile, but I havent seen anything about Star Tours is quite awhile. I was afraid that the idea was completely dead. So, while it isn't really "news" it is still good to hear for someone who is hoping for some change.
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joviacdan
That ride needs to go. I know it's old and that's the excuse, but even compared with the technology on Space Mountain, it seems dated.
My girlfriend refers to it as the "vomit comet". :hurl: Motion simulator rides of that nature are yesterday's news. The entire attraction needs to be gutted in favor of something else.
I do agree, not much has been done with MGM in a while. In fact, I've never seen a park with more wasted space. They should gut NY Street as well, and put something, ANYTHING in that area.
Hey - At least that line the castmembers use before closing the doors it still original: "May the force be with you, cuz I won't be." :lookaroun
My girlfriend refers to it as the "vomit comet". :hurl: Motion simulator rides of that nature are yesterday's news. The entire attraction needs to be gutted in favor of something else.
I do agree, not much has been done with MGM in a while. In fact, I've never seen a park with more wasted space. They should gut NY Street as well, and put something, ANYTHING in that area.
Hey - At least that line the castmembers use before closing the doors it still original: "May the force be with you, cuz I won't be." :lookaroun
Agreed. I'm curious, with movie and TV production down to almost nil (or completely nil) do they still need the soundstages and the behind the scenes warehouses and bungalows that would have housed production companies and their construction projects? If not, then that's a lot more wasted space waiting to be used. There must have been a lot of infrastructure for productions that isn't used much anymore.joviacdan said:
BriarDavid
New Member
I don't want them to change it so that it's based on the new movies. I was never that impressed with them, and I enjoyed the originals more. I'd be dissapointed if they based it on those. I was actually hoping that they made it so that you end up on Hoth and then you're in that battle with the walkers. That'd be cool.
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joviacdan
Thrawn said:
Thank you very much for the insult, but that was my point exactly.
Space Mountain, a much older attraction, SEEMS more technically advanced then Star Tours.
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joviacdan
SirGoofy said:
There's nothing to see there except cardboard cutouts and a couple of stores in the street.
What is OFSOL?
DizkneeBoi
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I wouldn't hold my breath on this one happening anytime soon. I wish they woudl just gut the entire building and put something actually worthwhile! The ride is so stuck in the 80's and it causes whiplash! Sorry but I skip this one everytime.....
joviacdan said:
Osborne Family Spectacle of Lights.
Shaman
Well-Known Member
DarkMeasures said:
I agree...if they ever get around to doing that (which I doubt) I wonder what the video will be...
Whatever they do, Star Tours needs some TLC...its outdated...
(when the contract with LucasFilm expires what will happen to the attraction(s) if the contract isn't renewed?)
TURKEY said:
Just curious, what about Energizer's sponsership contract, how long does that last?
Also, I know that ST needs some TLC but beyond that does the ride really need to be gutted and redone? It seems like it draws good number and is based on a strong storyline.(It is by no means though in the same terrible shape that Body Wars is in) Even though the ride system is old and out of date (much like Space Mtn) it is still a magnet for that area of the park.
And not that I want to get into the entire SW which trillogy is better than the others. The characters and "mood" of the Episodes 4,5,6 seemed more in line with the Disney Enviornment than the episodes 1,2 and upcomming 3. The only differnce in terms of updating the movie would be replacing the models in the film with CGI.
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no2apprentice
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It wouldn't surprise me if ST was gone in three years. I'm not saying it's a definite possibility, but consider the following:
- Lucas and Disney have argued over ST for several years (if rumors are true). If a update is to be done, Lucas wants a lot of control over what happens. Disney doesn't want to turn over too much control to Lucas. So, major hurdle.
- Considering the above point, and considering Episode III is his last Star Wars film (so he says now), he may not care about ST in another year or so. Especially with the contract running out, he could try and use this as a major bargaining point. Think this couldn't happen? Let's not forget Disney and Pixar.
I would love to see a really decent update for ST. But, you never know.
- Lucas and Disney have argued over ST for several years (if rumors are true). If a update is to be done, Lucas wants a lot of control over what happens. Disney doesn't want to turn over too much control to Lucas. So, major hurdle.
- Considering the above point, and considering Episode III is his last Star Wars film (so he says now), he may not care about ST in another year or so. Especially with the contract running out, he could try and use this as a major bargaining point. Think this couldn't happen? Let's not forget Disney and Pixar.
I would love to see a really decent update for ST. But, you never know.