Matt_Black
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They might be inspecting the actual vehicles. Also, the beginning part with the Pearl Harbor recreation might be getting a tweak.
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Studio Backlot Tour to close for a near two month refurbishment in early 2014
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They might be inspecting the actual vehicles. Also, the beginning part with the Pearl Harbor recreation might be getting a tweak.
stevehousse
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Why are they refurbing this awful ride??? I thought it was suppose to be going bye bye for either Pixar expansion or Star Wars??? WTH...
On a side note, I don't really mean to rip on the ride, buts it's absolute garbage now compared to what is was years ago...I like to almost call it my generations "imagination Pavillion" disaster
I loved the old ride and we don't go on it anymore since it's not like it used to be...
On a side note, I don't really mean to rip on the ride, buts it's absolute garbage now compared to what is was years ago...I like to almost call it my generations "imagination Pavillion" disaster
I loved the old ride and we don't go on it anymore since it's not like it used to be...EPCOT Robot
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Why are they refurbing this awful ride??? I thought it was suppose to be going bye bye for either Pixar expansion or Star Wars??? WTH...
On a side note, I don't really mean to rip on the ride, buts it's absolute garbage now compared to what is was years ago...I like to almost call it my generations "imagination Pavillion" disaster
No one outside of the crazy forums refers to Imagination as a disaster.
MerlinTheGoat
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Hardly. Almost everyone (anyone who has any sort of standards of quality anyways) agrees that it's a horrid ride. It's hated inside and outside forums alike, and Disney knows full well how much people dislike it. The pavilion is now avoided like the plague by most savvy park goers (the few unfortunate people who ride it likely not knowing what they're in for don't ever seem happy about what they just had to experience). Even Michael Eisner (likely one of the people responsible for the original version being gutted in the first place) hated the redone version after riding it and quickly approved another redo-
http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions...isner-rides-journey-into-your-imagination.htm
Not to mention Tony Baxter's notorious hatred of it (he has told several Disney fans off camera that he detests the current version), and his massive "screw you current version of Imagination" presentation they did back at D23 this year (that the audience roared with applause at). It has recently been under consideration for another redo. Whether approved or not will remain to be seen, but they acknowledge a serious dislike of the ride or else they wouldn't bother even considering it.
WDWDad13
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While many adults hate it, my 4yr old
Daughter loves it...the ride and the play areas following the ride. I know it's not like it used to be, but kids do still like it. Do I think it needs major TLC, yes, but it's not a bad as most people let on...it's just no where near as good as it used to be
Daughter loves it...the ride and the play areas following the ride. I know it's not like it used to be, but kids do still like it. Do I think it needs major TLC, yes, but it's not a bad as most people let on...it's just no where near as good as it used to be
Kman101
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I have to admit that Imagination is not very impressive. I felt almost embarassed riding it and it's looked to be in bad shape for years. It can be a lot better. Is it the worst ride ever? No, that falls to Stitch, IMHO.
Kids like a lot of things. You can't base a ride off of what a 4 year old likes, at least Disney shouldn't. But they do. What happened to rides appealing to EVERYONE? Kids AND adults. Smart rides that everyone could appreciate. I don't often tout the 'nostalgia mind frame' but it's glaring. People like to tout 'what Walt would want' and he clearly wanted rides for the entire family to enjoy. Just sayin' ....
Even when I want to ride the Fantasyland rides it feels like I'm so out of place as a grown man trying to ride them. I know it's in my head, but still ...
Kids like a lot of things. You can't base a ride off of what a 4 year old likes, at least Disney shouldn't. But they do. What happened to rides appealing to EVERYONE? Kids AND adults. Smart rides that everyone could appreciate. I don't often tout the 'nostalgia mind frame' but it's glaring. People like to tout 'what Walt would want' and he clearly wanted rides for the entire family to enjoy. Just sayin' ....
Even when I want to ride the Fantasyland rides it feels like I'm so out of place as a grown man trying to ride them. I know it's in my head, but still ...
ford91exploder
Resident Curmudgeon
You make the error of assuming TDO CARES about the guest experience as long as WDW admissions > UNI admissions it's all good
Kman101
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TDO has clearly proven they aren't very smart, so yeah, they will do whatever they want to. If it means all the E-tickets down, then it means them all down. As they all shrug their shoulders and say "Oh well."
That's what their mindframe seems like. All they want is money and it's obvious.
That's what their mindframe seems like. All they want is money and it's obvious.
ford91exploder
Resident Curmudgeon
When the OC sheriff finds the body...
ford91exploder
Resident Curmudgeon
As long as WDW as a WHOLE has greater attendance than UNI, TDO does not care about guest experience I'd love to see how much holiday attendance drops when the Osborne Lights are not there in 2014. And listen to the TDO spin machine spool up. Perhaps Jennings Osborne can send them to Citywalk instead.
ford91exploder
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Crazydisneyfanluke
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For the refurb im guessing they are replacing the road? Otherwise they shouldnt have to close down the whole ride.
ExtinctJenn
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This sort of hit me yesterday that they may be changing the "preshow" as part of this. I'd also suspect there is a chance they are changing out the end building costumes/props (in addition to what I would assume is general refurbishment/cleanup of catastrophe canyon).
Figments Friend
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Well...if the Backlot Tour is to stay for a little while longer, a refurb makes sense.
It makes sense to keep it operating so that when the proposed big changes begin to happen and construction starts closing areas.
The more attractions they can keep open during that transitional period the better, capacity wise...as well as semi-entertainment wise.
There has been a lot of talk about all the big changes coming to DHS in the future.
This may just be a routine refurb in preparation for that last run before Backlot finally bites the dust.
Regarding the Baxter project talked about earlier....yeah, that was slated for DL.
Poor Tony has not been 'allowed' to do anything with the East Coast Parks for ages.
There has been talk from reliable sources that he is however advising on the upcoming re-do of the Imagination Pavilion.
This can only be a good thing...
It makes sense to keep it operating so that when the proposed big changes begin to happen and construction starts closing areas.
The more attractions they can keep open during that transitional period the better, capacity wise...as well as semi-entertainment wise.
There has been a lot of talk about all the big changes coming to DHS in the future.
This may just be a routine refurb in preparation for that last run before Backlot finally bites the dust.
Regarding the Baxter project talked about earlier....yeah, that was slated for DL.
Poor Tony has not been 'allowed' to do anything with the East Coast Parks for ages.
There has been talk from reliable sources that he is however advising on the upcoming re-do of the Imagination Pavilion.
This can only be a good thing...
ToTBellHop
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They will still be shown in 2014.
Any Jennings Osborne isn't doing anything right now other than perhaps welcoming people to the Pearly Gates Spectacle of White Lights...
Dads 2 Boys
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Need to change a lot to make it worth the 45-60 minutes it takes total (with the wait) for us. That's precious time for other things. Make it somewhat more current and show how technology is used or kids aren't going to give a crap.
ford91exploder
Resident Curmudgeon
Guess you missed the TDO announcement that the Osborne Lights have been discontinued as of 2014, And I missed the announcement that Jennings Osborne had passed.
Those who know what they're talking about do.
Anyway, you're new here aren't you? Seen you around the forums a bit since you joined. I should welcome you.
Or, welcome him back. Your call....