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[Funmeister]

Yes, it could have been something. The footprint and original design would still limit a cohesive layout but imagine a fully populated Sunset with 4-5 E tickets plus a fully fleshed Muppet Movieland plus decent use of the stages when the production side declined.

Plus an Indy EMV behind the stunt show on the 4 acre plot reserved for it.

When I worked at the Studios in 1995 they told Cast Members about an "attraction" called "Project X." It was described as a black box that had a moveable track that they could change the layout and sets often depending on new movies and....conventions. They said that they could/would theme the attractions easily to match the logos and content matching the company or companies renting out the park for parties and conventions. The paperwork said the idea came from an similar idea they had for WestCot.

I have not met too many people remember hearing that and was curious if you had? I need to find the booklet it was mentioned. It was part of a training manual that had a few pages at the end about "The Furutre of DIsney-MGM Studios..."

 

[marni1971]

Reminds me of the rumour CAVE tech was to be implemented at DMGM. Going back a good 10-15 years now. Nothing was ever confirmed but it would match roughly with the proposal you heard.

 

[PhotoDave219]

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So Disney doing things on the cheap and not investing is not something new.

This further reinforces the institutional mindset of TWDC as a whole and their loathesome approach to spending money on expansions.

....smdh.....

 

[marni1971]

So Disney doing things on the cheap and not investing is not something new.

There was also the small issue of the lovers tiff between Spielberg and Eisner about rights to Roger Rabbit that may have had a not inconsequential part in the cancellation, as they did elsewhere in the parks.

 

[ChrisFL]

When I worked at the Studios in 1995 they told Cast Members about an "attraction" called "Project X." It was described as a black box that had a moveable track that they could change the layout and sets often depending on new movies and....conventions. They said that they could/would theme the attractions easily to match the logos and content matching the company or companies renting out the park for parties and conventions. The paperwork said the idea came from an similar idea they had for WestCot.

I have not met too many people remember hearing that and was curious if you had? I need to find the booklet it was mentioned. It was part of a training manual that had a few pages at the end about "The Furutre of DIsney-MGM Studios..."

Yep as Martin said that sounds like CAVE technology...a similar version of the proposed technology can be found in the POTC attraction at DisneyQuest

 

[EPCOTCenterLover]

Yes, it could have been something. The footprint and original design would still limit a cohesive layout but imagine a fully populated Sunset with 4-5 E tickets plus a fully fleshed Muppet Movieland plus decent use of the stages when the production side declined.

Plus an Indy EMV behind the stunt show on the 4 acre plot reserved for it.

Wow, Marni! Imagine! And we think Sunset Blvd is crowded with people now...

 

[Cesar R M]

As requested by @alissafalco @thehowiet @Soarin' Over Pgh et. al

I'm liberally using spoiler tags so that this post is not absolutely massive (although some may be considered spoilers such as Mystic Manor at the end).

General photos around the resort and pre-rope drop.

Spoiler

Yes, there exists a gate opening before the gate-opening, before the rope drop. Let's thank the jet leg... This was two hours before park open but I wanted to take a stroll around the resort beforehand anyways.

I'mg second guessing if there was actually problems with the castle, or I was just used to seeing Cali's... Hmm

This is what is open when it rains.

EDIT: And... despite my best effort there is a 20 image limit, so I apologize for the multiple posts...

TREES TREEES EVERYWHEREE!!!
love the statues..thanks for sharing these photos! (ps I love Surfer Mickey!)

 

[Animaniac93-98]

Because only @marni1971 and Spirit will care, they've fixed the cannon smoke effect on DLP's SM:

Hopefully the rumoured refurb is still on track for next year.

Is the train shown in the picture new?

 

[Cesar R M]

More frustrating.

Even he doesn't believe the contrived BS he spouts hence all the back tracking and changing of his tune once rumbled.

Wonder where he gets that uncut pure dust from?

maybe he is a 100% paid shill from some disney PR marketing guerilla?
all to counter most of Uni's growth in popularity?
I wonder if there are others like him on the different Disney fan forums that are now talking very wildly about Universal's new potter land.

 

[marni1971]

He's doing something I often do by making a general assumption not to be taken literally. He's trying to say the period immediately before Eisner-Wells and the lag time until changes are noticeable.

No, he repeatedly states rumour and plain wrong information as facts and then either distorts or ignores things to try to back track. Aside from posting the same drivel time after time across multiple threads and boards. The mods have also noticed.

 

[PeterAlt]

Yes, it could have been something. The footprint and original design would still limit a cohesive layout but imagine a fully populated Sunset with 4-5 E tickets plus a fully fleshed Muppet Movieland plus decent use of the stages when the production side declined.

Plus an Indy EMV behind the stunt show on the 4 acre plot reserved for it.

I thought it was one or the other? This is wrong?

 

[marni1971]

I thought it was one or the other? This is wrong?

With what?

 

[Cesar R M]

By the way, I've had my eyes on Atlantis Resort in the. Bahamas. Did you know the company that built it got taken over by its financial company? This means the resort is a prime target for a takeover! Disney or Uni better be looking into it!

Aulani v2?
considering how big Atlantis is.. they could build 2 parks there. dont they?

 

[PeterAlt]

With what?

Indy or DTCS, not both, which raises the question of why they went with a third option: RRRC

 

[marni1971]

Because only @marni1971 and Spirit will care, they've fixed the cannon smoke effect on DLP's SM:

That's great news. That prop is so large it is a shame it has so many problems. Including before opening. There again, that prop is so large it is no surprise it has so many problems. But when the side door closes, the canon recoils, it booms, releases and blows full smoke it looks awesome. When I last rode in 2012 the inride visuals did look stunning though. Orlandos stuck and burnt out star projectors just paled in comparison.

The trains look the originals. I really do hope the replacements are still forthcoming. It is a huge and well known issue.

 

[jdmdisney99]

As requested by @alissafalco @thehowiet @Soarin' Over Pgh et. al

I'm liberally using spoiler tags so that this post is not absolutely massive (although some may be considered spoilers such as Mystic Manor at the end).

General photos around the resort and pre-rope drop.

Spoiler

Yes, there exists a gate opening before the gate-opening, before the rope drop. Let's thank the jet leg... This was two hours before park open but I wanted to take a stroll around the resort beforehand anyways.

I'mg second guessing if there was actually problems with the castle, or I was just used to seeing Cali's... Hmm

This is what is open when it rains.

EDIT: And... despite my best effort there is a 20 image limit, so I apologize for the multiple posts...

STAHP. *Kidding. These photos are great!* You have no idea how much I want to visit HKDL!

 

[marni1971]

Indy or DTCS, not both, which raises the question of why they went with a third option: RRRC

Indy was first mooted after CrimeStoppers was cancelled. I don't believe both were on the table at the same time.

One can assume RnRC as-is was rushed in to plug the gap and give the park a full on white knuckle coaster and attract the intended demographic. The original Rocking Rollercoaster was a much bigger custom project.

 

[PeterAlt]

Aulani v2?
considering how big Atlantis is.. they could build 2 parks there. dont they?

Yup. Imagine a DCL tie-in and DVC there as well.

Or Atlantis water parks and resorts where there's Universal, if Uni gets it...

 

[PeterAlt]

Indy was first mooted after CrimeStoppers was cancelled. I don't believe both were on the table at the same time.

But why? That would have been a much better substitute, considering it was already developed...

 

[marni1971]

But why? That would have been a much better substitute, considering it was already developed...

Cost. Believe me I'd love to see it in DHS too. Or of course the MK.