TCM teams up with Disney to refresh Great Movie Ride

[Goofyernmost]

Disney didn't have a press release. I would have expected something on the parks blog. They will probably wait until it gets closer to opening in the spring.

As far as the other stuff goes, who knows. They are changing the name of the park and doing a complete overhaul so I would expect a DCA 2.0 style announcement. However, they don't want people avoiding the park until the new stuff opens so they may wait to announce even though construction will be going on already. Maybe we get an announcement in the next 3 to 6 months with some more detail this summer.

Quick, somebody run on down to the helicopter rides on Rte 192, have them fly over DHS (which the do anyway) and take some aerial shots of it so we can see if they are doing anything behind the walls or not.

 

[Next Big Thing]

Quick, somebody run on down to the helicopter rides on Rte 192, have them fly over DHS (which the do anyway) and take some aerial shots of it so we can see if they are doing anything behind the walls or not.

What walls? No walls have been erected yet in the studios, even at the BLT.

 

[FoozieBear]

I'm just curious, what kind of movies does TCM have the rights to use in the attraction?

 

[Goofyernmost]

What walls? No walls have been erected yet in the studios, even at the BLT.

OK then, I'm talking about the areas that cannot be seen from the parts of the park were the guests are located. I am curious if CC is being dismantled.

 

[danlb_2000]

OK then, I'm talking about the areas that cannot be seen from the parts of the park were the guests are located. I am curious if CC is being dismantled.

I would think any major demolition work on CC would require a permit.

 

[RandomPrincess]

I'm just curious, what kind of movies does TCM have the rights to use in the attraction?

TCM would have to own the theme park rights to a movie or own the movies outright. Most networks like HBO only own the movies/shows they produce in house. TCM doesn't need to hold the theme park rights to the movies though. Disney needs the rights for the ride. TCM just pays for it's name placement and in this case it seems a makeover to the line area and finale. I hope a spruce up to the ride over all is also coming.

 

[Matt_Black]

Now, granted, TCM is part of the greater AOL-Time Warner conglomerate, which holds, among other IPs, the film rights to MGM's Wizard of Oz. However, I don't TCM themselves can leverage that.

 

[RSoxNo1]

Disney didn't have a press release. I would have expected something on the parks blog. They will probably wait until it gets closer to opening in the spring.

As far as the other stuff goes, who knows. They are changing the name of the park and doing a complete overhaul so I would expect a DCA 2.0 style announcement. However, they don't want people avoiding the park until the new stuff opens so they may wait to announce even though construction will be going on already. Maybe we get an announcement in the next 3 to 6 months with some more detail this summer.

TCM had a press release.

 

[GoofGoof]

TCM had a press release.

Yep. Here's the link:

Didn't the announcement already happen? The original NYT article posted on page 1 was written on Tuesday 11/25 and said the official announcement would be on Wednesday. I think it was officially announced last Wednesday with no details about anything else in the park. Here's the press release from the TCM side:
http://www.tcm.com/this-month/movie...-and-The-Walt-Disney-Studios-Team-Up&banner=1

 

[Cmdr_Crimson]

TCM would have to own the theme park rights to a movie or own the movies outright.

MGM Grand in Las Vegas had a theme park at one point.....While it was Movie based it didn't reflect IP's...Still trying to figure out why a Backlot Tour was a boat ride...

 

[Goofyernmost]

I would think any major demolition work on CC would require a permit.

True, unless they accidentally ran into it with a bulldozer. Then it is accidental demolition.

 

[Magenta Panther]

I'm just curious, what kind of movies does TCM have the rights to use in the attraction?

That's a good question, because I think it's kind of a mess. Ted Turner bought MGM at one point, then sold it, but retained some copyrights to the MGM library, then Warner bought MGM, and yet Turner still owns bits of it. Somehow.

So to answer your question...I don't know.

 

[champdisney]

While I was hoping for a full blown refurbishment, I'm still happy to hear that some attention will be going into GMR. I'm thinking something along the lines of a Spaceship Earth style refurb, with a change in narration and a slight script change. The Photo Op sounds like something that could be included in the Finale, as we watch ourselves riding the movies lol.

 

[wdwgreek]

Happy it will be getting some love, I'd be interested in seeing the new intro video and montage at the end. Creating a narrative that gives the attraction context could be a very good thing!

 

[Goofyernmost]

While I was hoping for a full blown refurbishment, I'm still happy to hear that some attention will be going into GMR. I'm thinking something along the lines of a Spaceship Earth style refurb, with a change in narration and a slight script change. The Photo Op sounds like something that could be included in the Finale, as we watch ourselves riding the movies lol.

Except for the ending and a couple of scenes in the middle SSE is almost exactly the same ride it started out as. If you mean newer AA's, I'm with you on that one.

 

[JEANYLASER]

Turner Classic Movies and Disney are awesome partners and I can't wait for Spring of 2015 for the new The Great Movie Ride! It's awesome news! The Great Movie Ride is going to stay for very long time!

 

[champdisney]

Except for the ending and a couple of scenes in the middle SSE is almost exactly the same ride it started out as. If you mean newer AA's, I'm with you on that one.

That's correct. SSE is essentially the same ride it always has been, just with a few tune ups. GMR is getting the same treatment. The ride remains the same, new host, and a photo op is installed to feauture riders in the new ending.

 

[Andsome]

I'm glad TCM stepped up to the plate and make improvements to the ride. I was worried that they'd assimilate the ride with the rumored lands, theming-wise. I just hope they still show trailers in the queue. We really enjoy those.

 

[Andy Whitfield]

OK then, I'm talking about the areas that cannot be seen from the parts of the park were the guests are located. I am curious if CC is being dismantled.

What is CC?

 

[Donald96]

What is CC?

Catastrophe Canyon