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Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover closing for a near two month refurbishment
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doctornick
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I'm glad to see what appears to be an increasing number of refurbs and for longer periods of time (hopefully involving more expensive maintainance/improvements). Don't know how much of it is George K's call, but the uptick in refurbs seems to correspond to when he took over.
Virtual Toad
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TDO, please give this classic the TLC it deserves! Last trip (a few weeks ago) the beautiful blue cars were touched up with peeling brushed-on paint.
And would someone please consider removing the Dreamflight-inspired "lady getting a hairdo" scene with something that actually matches the Buzz Lightyear voice-over we're hearing as we pass by? Mission control? Little green aliens? Something?! 'Cause it's only been what, almost 15 years or so?
And would someone please consider removing the Dreamflight-inspired "lady getting a hairdo" scene with something that actually matches the Buzz Lightyear voice-over we're hearing as we pass by? Mission control? Little green aliens? Something?! 'Cause it's only been what, almost 15 years or so?
rct247
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7DMT has had delays due to weather, otherwise, they initially wanted it to soft open in time for this holiday season. After the opening has been pushed back, they can't hold other refurbishments hostage for too long. They wanted TTA to be up for Easter crowds as it does what it's name implies, eats people up and offers short wait times. The 6 months time frame was only a rumor and estimate. Astro may still see a long refurbishment. TTA only needs to be closed to do any building structural issues. Astro will be closed for that and also to bring back the planets, bring in new elevators, and possibly create a more wheelchair accessible vehicle. Again, that is if all still goes as planned and rumored. You know how budgets are cut these days.
As far as the LED lights at TTA. The colored lighting made it hard for the working cast to monitor areas of the track at night. If you ride, you will find a few lights that are colored, but most remain white for safety.
willtravel
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I like that..........Reminds me of Dreamflight.
Fable McCloud
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I love riding TTA at dusk, when the castle first gets it's colorful lights. I got a few pictures of it from the ride, and it's so relaxing after walking all day.
bgraham34
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I love riding it at night the most. I have never done it during dusk though. That is probably a great time to view it as well.
willtravel
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To me, nothing like the MK at night.
I've got 2 years to go...........
I've got 2 years to go...........
aladdin2007
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Any chance of the former narration coming back instead of the awful boring one they are using now?
DougK
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NO! Don't remove it! Keep the hairdressing scene it's a classic. I love the dials and knobs instead of digital stuff! Like Carousel of Progress, some things are best left alone, just keep them clean and in working order. Heck for the hairdressing scene there isn't even a "working order" you just look at it as you go by!
GiveMeTheMusic
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I bet you anything it reopens with a Disney Junior tie-in to the new Tomorrowland series.
nfeagle5
Member
I've been hoping for a long time that they added some new elements to it. A new voice over would be nice. And as it has been said in previous posts, it has the capability to be a much more sought after attraction due to its structure within some of the rides already. Just an elaboration on that and some new themes and it could definitely be a stronger ride.
Tom Morrow
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Please, PLEASE give it a better narration! This one is so terrible.
And this! If I'm not mistaken, the new lighting system did work for a while, and it looked very cool at night, dowsing the track in different colors, but shortly after it was switched off and the lights have been just basic bright white.
willtravel
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Sounds like a infomercial.
Tom Morrow
Well-Known Member
Yep, and its overly-sugar coated and lazy. The phrase "out of this world" is said two or three times, he incorrectly states that CoP is "4 families", the annoying character voices, generic filler words like "share the fun!" to describe Monsters...