It wasn’t for show issues. There were several ride issues that needed addressing, including enabling random profiles again permanently.
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News Tower of Terror to operate at reduced capacity due to an extended refurbishment
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GhostlyGoofy
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Haven't been on this since probably 2012. Glad they're fixing it up, not replacing it.
trainplane3
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Oooohh, you mean we're getting random profiles back again after...how many years has it been?
ToTBellHop
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Model3 McQueen
Well-Known Member
- In the Parks
- No
Now maybe.. juuust maybe.. they can set aside a few days to figure out the out of sync audio and other show-related hiccups?
Nahhh that's too much to ask
Nahhh that's too much to ask
Magenta Panther
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Why does TDO always seem to do half-*ssed refurbs? Why not spend a little more coin and do it right? Especially on a crown jewel like the Tower?
I hope they at least fixed the hallway/floating window issue where the hallway doesn't look nearly as dark as it once did and thus the illusion is more obvious and less convincing. Fine work, TDO!
I hope they at least fixed the hallway/floating window issue where the hallway doesn't look nearly as dark as it once did and thus the illusion is more obvious and less convincing. Fine work, TDO!
ToTBellHop
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But my 15-year old baby is le tired after waiting in line 163 minutes!Why does TDO always seem to do half-*ssed refurbs? Why not spend a little more coin and do it right? Especially on a crown jewel like the Tower?
I hope they at least fixed the hallway/floating window issue where the hallway doesn't look nearly as dark as it once did and thus the illusion is more obvious and less convincing. Fine work, TDO!
Tom Morrow
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During the drops, sure. But that's 45 seconds out of a three minute ride.
Epcot_Imagineer
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It was said from the beginning by Martin that this work was only ever going to be mechanical, and mechanical it was. I don't disagree with you though, most of the effects are absent/mistimed/in poor-shape presently.
It seems like some people are still surprised about the effects being in the same poor shape even though there was a disclaimer that this would continue to be the case.
Rodj
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I hope that "mechanical" included the speakers, because right before Echo was shut down fully, the VVC speakers in Echo decided not to work anymore.
Epcot_Imagineer
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Mechanical would relate to the mechanism that moves the ride vehicle -- meaning the drop shaft motors, the AGVs themselves, etc.
Tom Morrow
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Still unbelievable that one of the best rides still continues to have the worst show quality in Orlando. Smdh
Why does TDO always seem to do half-*ssed refurbs? Why not spend a little more coin and do it right? Especially on a crown jewel like the Tower?
I hope they at least fixed the hallway/floating window issue where the hallway doesn't look nearly as dark as it once did and thus the illusion is more obvious and less convincing. Fine work, TDO!
Because TDO probably gets more complaints than a WalMart that runs out of Door Busters in 12 seconds on Black Friday when things are closed during Little Johnny and Susie's "once-in-a-lifetime vacation that we paid THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS FOR!!!!!!1!!!". What's that old saying, if it ain't broke, don't spend any money on it? Something like that...
Edit: Some friends were at the World last week for the better part of 9 days. Space Mt. was down for at least a few hours every day they spent at MK. EMH at DHS, 2 of the three TSL rides were down. EMH at AK, 2 of the 3 attractions were down (KS and Everest). They were definitely able to ride everything they wanted, and while they are not ones to complain about WDW (I've not heard many complaints from them in the 7+ years we've known them and they've been going annually), this was very noticeable and they did make comments about it. One event in particular - FoP was shown at 90 minutes when they got in line at like 7:30pm one night. 130 minutes later, still in line, they found out (via some kind of announcement, I believe) that the ride was operating at reduced capacity. They felt sorry for the maintenance CM's in the queue, as they got it "double-barreled" from many irate guests standing in that queue.
ToTBellHop
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The types of fixes we want could likely occur during overnight hours given enough time, talent, and treasure.
Model3 McQueen
Well-Known Member
- In the Parks
- No
For goodness sake, we're not even asking for improvements.. We just want the ride to be showcased in a manner that it deserves. You know you have a star attraction when it still looks amazing even though everything's broken. Take it back to spectacular.
And turn the music / speakers up AT LEAST!! Both times I rode it in Jan, the queue music was unnoticed and the on-ride script was very quiet.
And turn the music / speakers up AT LEAST!! Both times I rode it in Jan, the queue music was unnoticed and the on-ride script was very quiet.
and money, you forgot money.
ChrisFL
Premium Member
it's really too bad Disney doesn't have any
ToTBellHop
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That would be treasure...
Tom Morrow
Well-Known Member
Yeah, this. Audio-visual and lighting tweaks can be worked on overnight and relatively inexpensively.
Also this. For literally years the audio on Tower has been quiet in most areas, as if the attraction is on “do not disturb”.
MrHappy
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Poor form 'Pirate. Did your finger slip or get tired from holding down the shift key for so longBecause TDO probably gets more complaints than a WalMart that runs out of Door Busters in 12 seconds on Black Friday when things are closed during Little Johnny and Susie's "once-in-a-lifetime vacation that we paid THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS FOR!!!!!!1!!!". What's that old saying, if it ain't broke, don't spend any money on it? Something like that...