I've said it before, look at Time Racers.
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The Magic Of Disney Animation closing?
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Magenta Panther
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Why in heaven's name would TDO rip out GMR - that beautiful building, which is a showcase for what "Hollywood" is supposed to be about???
Unplugged
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I agree it seems insane to remove it now, but we (non-insiders) have no idea what the new park theme will be until it's official. If the theme goes anti-Hollywood (the location) and only sticks to movies in general, then GMR could simply be re-themed. Regardless, simply reviewing the available park attractions and sponsorship contract work, it's unlikely to go anywhere for a few years. For all we know, the current facade work (minimal costs) and a re-theming in a few years (part of park re-theming) could all be written into the TCM contract.
Sage of Time
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That gives me hope, seeing that foolishness never came to pass.
ToTBellHop
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GMR could obviously use a full remodel with many scenes refreshed and some fully removed (I wouldn't be devastated to see Alien or Tarzan leave), but I hope the overall concept and purpose of the ride never changes.
RSoxNo1
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I haven't seen it in person with the TCM updates, but after Backlot Tour closed, I would argue that GMR was the worst ride in the park. It was in desperate need of an upgrade.
Cmdr_Crimson
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OMD is also presented by D23…
FigmentsFangirl
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Soooo.....
Do we have any confirmed closing dates for One Mans Dream and Magic of Disney Animation ? I go in I think three days from this post
Do we have any confirmed closing dates for One Mans Dream and Magic of Disney Animation ? I go in I think three days from this post
NowInc
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Nope.
Sage of Time
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Thematically or in regards to upkeep?
Thematically, the ride is a gem. Nothing more Hollywood than taking a ride through the best scenes of the best movies.
Sage of Time
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Agreed in full.
RSoxNo1
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More that it was showing it's age, the digital upgrades help (I did see those before the new film) and the script is lousy. It needs to be refreshed that's all.
FrankLapidus
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Removing One Man's Dream would be an awful decision. Hopefully its relocated somewhere else on property.
I'm looking forward to the DHS overhaul but can't say I like the way it looks like unfolding so far. I'd have liked to see Animation Courtyard stay but get a facelift; replace The Little Mermaid and Playhouse DIsney and spruce up the Magic of Animtion tour so that it once again gives an entertaining and interesting insight into the process and history of Disney animation. I really didn't think One Man's Dream would be on the chopping block, for me there has to be an attraction on property that tells Walt's story.
I'm still optimistic that the Star Wars and Pixar expansions will improve the park significantly and understand that some things have to make way for the changes but I don't like or agree with One Man's Dream and Magic of Animation being sacrificed.
I'm looking forward to the DHS overhaul but can't say I like the way it looks like unfolding so far. I'd have liked to see Animation Courtyard stay but get a facelift; replace The Little Mermaid and Playhouse DIsney and spruce up the Magic of Animtion tour so that it once again gives an entertaining and interesting insight into the process and history of Disney animation. I really didn't think One Man's Dream would be on the chopping block, for me there has to be an attraction on property that tells Walt's story.
I'm still optimistic that the Star Wars and Pixar expansions will improve the park significantly and understand that some things have to make way for the changes but I don't like or agree with One Man's Dream and Magic of Animation being sacrificed.
Sage of Time
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agreed, then
MarkTwain
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Never say never.
Magenta Panther
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What would they replace it with? Something better? HAHAHAHAAHA, sorry, forgot myself there...
JimboJones123
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Why hasn't Drawing Academy moved to the Mushu theater?
It works fine in California with a movie theater style audience.
Lines are 2-3 shows long now. It use to be a walk up before they started putting it in the guide map.
This park is a logistical nightmare.
It works fine in California with a movie theater style audience.
Lines are 2-3 shows long now. It use to be a walk up before they started putting it in the guide map.
This park is a logistical nightmare.
Sped2424
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Someone told me july 12th for animation. Don't know how accurate that is though.
