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[trainplane3]

Strange. They're owned by the same parent company.

Ya someone commented that on my post. I didn't know that. I wonder if they're sponsoring it since Tron is so far behind? (Remember, they're the sponsor of that ride). But still, same company and all...

 

[HMF]

Food for thought, here's a list of Tomorrowland attractions from 40 years ago:

- Grand Prix Raceway
- Carousel of Progress
- Circle-Vision 360: Magic Carpet 'Round the World
- If You Had Wings
- Mission to Mars
- Skyway to Fantasyland
- Space Mountain
- Star Jets
- WEDway PeopleMover

Now here's the line up once TRON opens:

- Astro Orbiter
- Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger's Spin
- Carousel of Progress
- Monster's Inc Laugh Floor
- Space Mountain
- Tomorrowland Speedway
- Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover
- TRON: Lightcycle Power Run

Two things stand out looking at these lists;

1) a surprising number of things haven't changed that much. Tomorrowland '94 was very much focused on the theater shows which were the most dated aspects of the land at the time. Several attractions stayed and only got minor revisions. And now we even have the Grand Prix Raceway poster back under the Main Street RR station!

2) Capacity has not been improved. We're getting TRON, but still no replacement for Stitch, the Skyway or Galaxy Palace Theater. Monsters Inc also seats fewer people than the all-standing Circle Vision theater. Dining capacity is reduced with the ever closed Noodle Station.

Beyond the half-hearted attempt to go back to the pre-'94 aesthetic of the land, and the need for proper refurbs of Space and CoP, there's still much more room for improvement in 2021.

I have written an article on the history of Tomorrowland at the Magic Kingdom.

The Tomorrowland Problem: Part 2

The Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World

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[Midwest Elitist]

I have written an article on the history of Tomorrowland at the Magic Kingdom.

The Tomorrowland Problem: Part 2

The Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World

vocal.media

For your Space Mountain critique, I think the ride should remain mostly the same, they just need to replace the track. Anaheim version isn't as bumpy but it's boring.

 

[TransportationGuy]

Strange. They're owned by the same parent company.

Enterprise Holdings is very careful about how they spend marketing dollars and utilize their different brands to target very different travel segments for each of their brands. Now that international travel (Alamo’s target market) is booming, it’s time to highlight Enterprise’s (domestic leisure target market) offerings again

 

[Simon83079]

Interesting question. Does anyone know if at all we will see the peoplemover signs be replaced/ updated? They are still using the 90s one but Ive been seeing a lotta the other signs being updated.

 

[peter11435]

Interesting question. Does anyone know if at all we will see the peoplemover signs be replaced/ updated? They are still using the 90s one but Ive been seeing a lotta the other signs being updated.

The current signs are not from the 90’s. The attraction got new signage with the new TTA name in 1994. The current signage was installed in 2010 when the attraction returned to the Peoplemover name.

 

[trainplane3]

Any word on the "teleport tower" and why it's lighting is now off? Normally it would have static and then do it's little spin. Now it's totally dark. Is it being removed next?

*This is the yellow tower back on the corner of the stitch building*

 

[HauntedPirate]

Any word on the "teleport tower" and why it's lighting is now off? Normally it would have static and then do it's little spin. Now it's totally dark. Is it being removed next?

*This is the yellow tower back on the corner of the stitch building*

I thought that was supposed to be removed (pre-Covid)?

 

[trainplane3]

I thought that was supposed to be removed (pre-Covid)?

A few years ago, @marni1971 said it was slated to be turned blue from the yellow but we all know plans shifted pretty hard because of the obvious reasons.

 

[trainplane3]

Can we get some paint over in TL? Yes I did zoom in on it but it was pretty noticeable with my eyes.

 

[HauntedPirate]

Can we get some paint over in TL? Yes I did zoom in on it but it was pretty noticeable with my eyes.

That would be a trip to Guest Relations to let them know.

 

[aladdin2007]

That would be a trip to Guest Relations to let them know.

like they care anymore, they cant even handle all the genie complaints. but i agree the only place to go.

 

[DznyRktekt]

Tomorrowland = why take care of it today when there is always tomorrow

 

[Cesar R M]

Can we get some paint over in TL? Yes I did zoom in on it but it was pretty noticeable with my eyes.

The last picture, on the right side blue border with the purple lines.. looks heavily stained with water/dirt marks.

 

[trainplane3]

The last picture, on the right side blue border with the purple lines.. looks heavily stained with water/dirt marks.

You're right actually. It got my attention while I was on the PeopleMover. I didn't take one from the ground of that area. Needs a good powerwashing probably:

 

[ToTBellHop]

You're right actually. It got my attention while I was on the PeopleMover. I didn't take one from the ground of that area. Needs a good powerwashing probably:

Look at that damn Christmas tree ruining sight lines park-wide. Makes me sick! Guests at the train station won’t be able to find TRON since it will be blocked by popcorn garland!

 

[danlb_2000]

Saw this permit today, not sure if this is related to Tron or not.

4950 N WORLD DR(SPACE MOUNTAIN) - Exterior Facade Modifications

 

[trainplane3]

Saw this permit today, not sure if this is related to Tron or not.

4950 N WORLD DR(SPACE MOUNTAIN) - Exterior Facade Modifications

Looking at the specific address in the permit, it's 4950 N World DR #C which would be...

I wonder how invasive the work to the old arcade building will be?

 

[danlb_2000]

Looking at the specific address in the permit, it's 4950 N World DR #C which would be...
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I wonder how invasive the work to the old arcade building will be?

Thanks, missed the C.

 

[ToTBellHop]

Looking at the specific address in the permit, it's 4950 N World DR #C which would be...
View attachment 608081
I wonder how invasive the work to the old arcade building will be?

Hopefully removal. But I’m sure not.