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Monorail_Red_77

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Forgive my ignorance, but what are those wooden boxes next to the garbage cans?
It’s one box seen from two different angles. This is where the Mainstreet clock is at normally. This is hiding and securing the place where the clock attaches to the sidewalk. Anchor points, electrical, etc are inside and unsafe for guests. Plus with the height hopefully guests won’t trip over it. Makes it look more like a trash can. On my way out of the parks that night someone place a single shoe on top. LOL
 

geekza

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You can't deny that it would be an easy attraction to parkhop.
Well, define "easy." Thematically, yes, it would fit better in DHS than in Tomorrowland. I don't think there are too many people who would argue with that. However, there is a lot that goes into transplanting an attraction to another park, even one as geographically close as DHS is to MK.

1. Where would you put it? Would it move into an existing space? Even with an existing space, it would need to be one that meets the spatial requirements of the attraction. Sometimes reusing a space can cost just as much as building a new space.

2. How much of the existing infrastructure can be reused in the new space? Now, with Laugh Floor, much of it should be reusable, since it's mostly screens and projectors. The scenic elements, for the most part, should be reusable as well.

3. How popular is the attraction currently and what purpose does it serve with regard to crowd control? Laugh Floor is certainly not a "destination" attraction, but it still pulls in a substantial crowd on a regular basis and helps eat up to 300 guests for 20 minutes or so. It's a "safe" attraction where it is. If money was spent to move it, would it be in a location where it would continue to pull large enough crowds to justify the expenditure of the move? Also, if it was pulled out of Tomorrowland, a location that is already down one attraction located directly across from its current space, that would cause pretty much the front half of the land to be empty. Not good. Plus, with the Speedway temporarily shutting down during Tron construction, that only leaves Space Mountain and CoP as attractions. Now, I love me some CoP, but it is not on the average guest's lists of must-see attractions. Space Mountain is a safe draw, even in its run-down state. However, it would be a logistical nightmare to pull Laugh Floor out during the next few years.

4. What would be put in its place, were it to move? Disney is already dealing with an empty Stitch building and doesn't really have a great idea of what can be put there, because it was custom-built for a specific type of attraction and would be difficult, if not impossible, to build an attraction in it that is substantially different from what was there previously. Laugh Floor is a fairly large theater space because of its origin as a CircleVision theater, but it's not really large enough for other types of attractions like a ride.

5. Pete Docter is in charge of Pixar. Seeing as the Laugh Floor was his baby and that he had a big hand in its development, the Parks people want to stay in good standing with him. Even though they're owned by the same parent company, any new Pixar-related attractions that are considered would really need the support of the man in charge of Pixar in order to help push them through the development process.

Like I said, I agree that it doesn't really fit where it is, thematically. With that said, looking at the big picture and the fact that it continues to pull in guests with very little overhead, save for performer salaries and equipment maintenance, I don't think we're going to see Laugh Floor go anywhere, at least until such time as Tron is finished and they figure out what to do with the Stitch building.
 

geekza

Well-Known Member
It’s one box seen from two different angles. This is where the Mainstreet clock is at normally. This is hiding and securing the place where the clock attaches to the sidewalk. Anchor points, electrical, etc are inside and unsafe for guests. Plus with the height hopefully guests won’t trip over it. Makes it look more like a trash can. On my way out of the parks that night someone place a single shoe on top. LOL
Thank you! I wasn't aware that was where the clock was and, you're right, it looks like a garbage can. Hopefully, they aren't removing the clock permanently.
 

jt04

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Um i can think of two. Carousel of Progress, worlds fair 64-65 to DLR till around 75, when it moved to WDW. Second was Mickeys Review, moves from WDW in mid 80’s to Tokyo. Also various spinners like Dumbo, etc at DLR and WDW.

Oops I see this has been answered already

I guess soon the Skyway could be added.

I remember when people said the would never move an attraction within a park. Then they moved FotLK and that has been a tremendous success.

Good to see they are willing to think outside the traditional box.
 

jt04

Well-Known Member
Well, define "easy." Thematically, yes, it would fit better in DHS than in Tomorrowland. I don't think there are too many people who would argue with that. However, there is a lot that goes into transplanting an attraction to another park, even one as geographically close as DHS is to MK.

1. Where would you put it? Would it move into an existing space? Even with an existing space, it would need to be one that meets the spatial requirements of the attraction. Sometimes reusing a space can cost just as much as building a new space.

2. How much of the existing infrastructure can be reused in the new space? Now, with Laugh Floor, much of it should be reusable, since it's mostly screens and projectors. The scenic elements, for the most part, should be reusable as well.

3. How popular is the attraction currently and what purpose does it serve with regard to crowd control? Laugh Floor is certainly not a "destination" attraction, but it still pulls in a substantial crowd on a regular basis and helps eat up to 300 guests for 20 minutes or so. It's a "safe" attraction where it is. If money was spent to move it, would it be in a location where it would continue to pull large enough crowds to justify the expenditure of the move? Also, if it was pulled out of Tomorrowland, a location that is already down one attraction located directly across from its current space, that would cause pretty much the front half of the land to be empty. Not good. Plus, with the Speedway temporarily shutting down during Tron construction, that only leaves Space Mountain and CoP as attractions. Now, I love me some CoP, but it is not on the average guest's lists of must-see attractions. Space Mountain is a safe draw, even in its run-down state. However, it would be a logistical nightmare to pull Laugh Floor out during the next few years.

4. What would be put in its place, were it to move? Disney is already dealing with an empty Stitch building and doesn't really have a great idea of what can be put there, because it was custom-built for a specific type of attraction and would be difficult, if not impossible, to build an attraction in it that is substantially different from what was there previously. Laugh Floor is a fairly large theater space because of its origin as a CircleVision theater, but it's not really large enough for other types of attractions like a ride.

5. Pete Docter is in charge of Pixar. Seeing as the Laugh Floor was his baby and that he had a big hand in its development, the Parks people want to stay in good standing with him. Even though they're owned by the same parent company, any new Pixar-related attractions that are considered would really need the support of the man in charge of Pixar in order to help push them through the development process.

Like I said, I agree that it doesn't really fit where it is, thematically. With that said, looking at the big picture and the fact that it continues to pull in guests with very little overhead, save for performer salaries and equipment maintenance, I don't think we're going to see Laugh Floor go anywhere, at least until such time as Tron is finished and they figure out what to do with the Stitch building.


This is excellent.
 

disnyfan89

Well-Known Member
I personally would love for them to relocate MILF to DHS and then bring back Timekeeper; but with the film portion re-filmed using the new seamless technology. While I can't remember all the references made throughout the show I feel the original audio track by Robbin Williams would still resinate well with current audiences who also still love and miss his unique character portrayals.
 

Sped2424

Well-Known Member
I personally would love for them to relocate MILF to DHS and then bring back Timekeeper; but with the film portion re-filmed using the new seamless technology. While I can't remember all the references made throughout the show I feel the original audio track by Robbin Williams would still resonate well with current audiences who also still love and miss his unique character portrayals.
Laugh floor could also just die it doesn't have to be relocated lol Seriously that is prime real estate that imo is just wasted on that "show".
 

gmajew

Premium Member
Laugh Floor is a lot of fun... I just think it was poorly placed... Should have always been in DHS along with Toy Story Mania... Now it could be in POixar area...but it is a cute show and worthy of staying....just in a new location.

I agree it is just in the wrong spot.... but I highly doubt any ride moves too much work to do so even though this would be the easy to do.
 

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