coachwnh
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I liked the post, but its sad to read
. Im sure it will be better then ever and we cant wait to ride it this summer!
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Thunder Mountain to close this September and will remain closed through most of 2013
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. Im sure it will be better then ever and we cant wait to ride it this summer!
I liked the post, but its sad to read
It is sad, isn't it? It was supposed to open back up last October. My sister came down to visit from Redding last October and Thunder is her favorite. She was really upset when I told her it was still closed.
This refurb better be worth it! It was down basically during the entire year of my AP, and it's one of my favorites as well!
coachwnh
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Looks like we will be out to DL in late June. Ill let you know for sure. I cant tell you how much of an appreciation we have for DL after our past two summersIt is sad, isn't it? It was supposed to open back up last October. My sister came down to visit from Redding last October and Thunder is her favorite. She was really upset when I told her it was still closed.
This refurb better be worth it! It was down basically during the entire year of my AP, and it's one of my favorites as well!
Oh, that's fantastic!
If you come in summer of 2015, you'll catch the 60th anniversary. My best friend and I are planning on saving for a 2015 trip to WDW as a graduation present. We are VERY excited.
Travel Junkie
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From Miceage's latest update:
"Big Thunder Mountain will be reopening officially by early February, and soft openings could be occurring by late January after Cast Members are invited to ride in mid January. When those soft openings and previews do begin, there will be a few new surprises in and around the 1979 classic E Ticket. The biggest changes arrive in the final lift hill, which has historically been known as the “Earthquake Scene” and has already been subject to several upgrades in the last 20 years. This time, the earthquake concept is shelved in favor of a more dramatic mine explosion triggered by a rather famous animatronic goat (Google “Disneyland Goat Trick” if you aren’t familiar). Digital mapping, smoke and mechanical effects in this new scene will all combine to make that final lift hill a bit more menacing, while changing the plotline of the ride back to the original 1970’s concept of “bursting out of the mine” at the top of that lift for the final thrill portions of the track."
I like the change.
full article: http://micechat.com/53779-disneyland-update/
"Big Thunder Mountain will be reopening officially by early February, and soft openings could be occurring by late January after Cast Members are invited to ride in mid January. When those soft openings and previews do begin, there will be a few new surprises in and around the 1979 classic E Ticket. The biggest changes arrive in the final lift hill, which has historically been known as the “Earthquake Scene” and has already been subject to several upgrades in the last 20 years. This time, the earthquake concept is shelved in favor of a more dramatic mine explosion triggered by a rather famous animatronic goat (Google “Disneyland Goat Trick” if you aren’t familiar). Digital mapping, smoke and mechanical effects in this new scene will all combine to make that final lift hill a bit more menacing, while changing the plotline of the ride back to the original 1970’s concept of “bursting out of the mine” at the top of that lift for the final thrill portions of the track."
I like the change.
full article: http://micechat.com/53779-disneyland-update/
That would be a very cool effect, if true. I'm looking forward to the day I ride it.
So the CM I get my BTMRR info from that I report here on WDW (they're on MiceChat) has updated us and said it was announced that the opening date is now unknown. Apparently the Test and Adjust department is not ready for the February date and hasn't started training the many CMs that need training. It's possible the date will be moved to March.
TP2000
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Wow. That must be why they pushed the Pirates rehab back from February to April. Thanks for the update raven!
That actually makes a lot of sense. Your welcome, TP!
Well, based on Disneyland's calendar, Thunder Mountain is closed through March. I'm guessing Indy will be going down for that refurb later in the year.
Figments Friend
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The new lighting on the Mountain looks sharp.
Saw a few photos recently...and it is a unique change.
The front side of the mountain is lit in the usual oranges and yellows, but the back side is now lit in deep blues and purples...as if to blend it into the night sky now.
Looking forward to seeing the new lighting in person.
Last time i visited, it was strange seeing the Mountain dark with no lights.
Saw a few photos recently...and it is a unique change.
The front side of the mountain is lit in the usual oranges and yellows, but the back side is now lit in deep blues and purples...as if to blend it into the night sky now.
Looking forward to seeing the new lighting in person.
Last time i visited, it was strange seeing the Mountain dark with no lights.
coachwnh
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I hope Indy is open by late June
I hope so, too. Let's cross our fingers!
coachwnh
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Not sure I told you, but we are arriving June 22 and staying until June 28. Hope you're around this summer
sweetpee_1993
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Please not April.
I'm hoping for that as well. I really feel bad for the first-timers and those who don't frequent the parks much when I all these refurbishments are going on.
sweetpee_1993
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From what I gather, this is what it's like unless you go during the summer. I would never go then. Not intentionally.I'm hoping for that as well. I really feel bad for the first-timers and those who don't frequent the parks much when I all these refurbishments are going on.
It's okay on my end. I wouldn't be heartbroken if I had to cancel/postpone. I feel for others who are more committed/emotionally invested than me.