News Tron coaster coming to the Magic Kingdom

[Casper Gutman]

But construction isn't completed yet. That's really the only thing that's mostly up from a vertical standpoint, as far as the last images I saw.

I'll bet it changes once the track comes out further and the complete canopy is built. Plus they'll probably put in trees that, over time, will grow to conceal most of the building.

We know what the canopy will conceal based on Shanghai. Not much. In fact, the canopy has always struck me as a fancier version of the giant props at All-Star or Animation: something stuck on to a giant warehouse that really doesn't hide the fact that it's a giant warehouse.

And trees aren't going to be able to cover the box, especially when viewed from the monorail or the Contemporary.

Folks need to accept that this, coupled with GotG, are ample evidence that sightlines are one more thing modern WDW doesn't care about because they think you're too stupid to notice.

 

[justintheharris]

We know what the canopy will conceal based on Shanghai. Not much. In fact, the canopy has always struck me as a fancier version of the giant props at All-Star or Animation: something stuck on to a giant warehouse that really doesn't hide the fact that it's a giant warehouse.

And trees aren't going to be able to cover the box, especially when viewed from the monorail or the Contemporary.

Folks need to accept that this, coupled with GotG, are ample evidence that sightlines are one more thing modern WDW doesn't care about because they think you're too stupid to notice.

No, they don't care about sightlines because they're interested in building quality rides for guests to enjoy rather than enjoying a sightline.

 

[Monorail_Orange]

No, they don't care about sightlines because they're interested in building quality rides for guests to enjoy rather than enjoying a sightline.

Funny, they used to do both...now, we get neither.

 

[justintheharris]

Funny, they used to do both...now, we get neither.

Well maybe you don't enjoy any of the new rides they've been creating but the vast majority of people have loved them.

 

[lazyboy97o]

But construction isn't completed yet. That's really the only thing that's mostly up from a vertical standpoint, as far as the last images I saw.

I'll bet it changes once the track comes out further and the complete canopy is built. Plus they'll probably put in trees that, over time, will grow to conceal most of the building.

Why does the construction being incomplete matter? The steel columns will be faced with Z-girts to which insulated metal panels will be fastened. It’ll be a big warehouse wall.

The showbuilding is generally a rectangle. The canopy is only on one side. It does not wrap around the show building. It will only partially block views from directly out front.

The bulk of the building is just over 80’ tall. Trees tall enough to block the showbuilding will cause other problems, like sticking up next to Space Mountain.

No, they don't care about sightlines because they're interested in building quality rides for guests to enjoy rather than enjoying a sightline.

So the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror is not a quality ride?

 

[DanielBB8]

The building is the theming in Tomorrowland. They don't need to be covered.

 

[HauntedPirate]

No, they don't care about sightlines because they're interested in building quality rides for guests to enjoy rather than enjoying a sightline.

So telling a story inside the theme parks no longer matters to the execs who are pushing "story-telling"? Or does "story-telling" only apply to movie IP making its way into every nook and cranny? Asking for a friend/chairman of a division at a large, multi-national corporation.

 

[lazyboy97o]

The building is the theming in Tomorrowland. They don't need to be covered.

Insulated metal panels express what theme?

 

[Squishy]

Insulated metal panels what theme?

Yes

 

[justintheharris]

So the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror is not a quality ride?

If you're referring to the fact that it's visible from Epcot and blends in with Morocco, that is a myth. It was a coincidence. And cast members who have had backstage tours of Tower of Terror can tell you the same thing.

 

[lazyboy97o]

If you're referring to the fact that it's visible from Epcot and blends in with Morocco, that is a myth. It was a coincidence. And cast members who have had backstage tours of Tower of Terror can tell you the same thing.

It was but it’s also visible from a lot more places and isn’t just a warehouse.

 

[justintheharris]

So telling a story inside the theme parks no longer matters to the execs who are pushing "story-telling"? Or does "story-telling" only apply to movie IP making its way into every nook and cranny? Asking for a friend/chairman of a division at a large, multi-national corporation.

No, you guys are having an aneurysm over a sightline that isn't even completed yet. The show building will be mostly concealed. No guests off of this forum actually care if the show building is slightly visible for an indoor roller coaster. If the flat side of Everest was visible, that would be a different story and would be quite distracting. However, for a roller coaster such as Tron and Guardians of the Galaxy, nobody cares except this forum. AND if they did "make it a work of art" as many people say they should, the entire forum would be freaking out about how ugly the design is. This forum is destined to complain about literally everything. Everything.

 

[justintheharris]

It was but it’s also visible from a lot more places and isn’t just a warehouse.

Yes that ride has a theme. So does Tron. It has a canopy that conceals the show building from most practical angles. If you make an effort to see the show building, you are going to see it. Most guests probably won't notice it.

 

[lazyboy97o]

No, you guys are having an aneurysm over a sightline that isn't even completed yet. The show building will be mostly concealed. No guests off of this forum actually care if the show building is slightly visible for an indoor roller coaster. If the flat side of Everest was visible, that would be a different story and would be quite distracting. However, for a roller coaster such as Tron and Guardians of the Galaxy, nobody cares except this forum. AND if they did "make it a work of art" as many people say they should, the entire forum would be freaking out about how ugly the design is. This forum is destined to complain about literally everything. Everything.

The show building will not be mostly concealed. That so many people, including yourself, are so adamant about lying to yourself shows it is a bigger deal than you wish to admit.

 

[justintheharris]

The show building will not be mostly concealed. That so many people, including yourself, are so adamant about lying to yourself shows it is a bigger deal than you wish to admit.

No, we're being practical and waiting until the construction is completed.

 

[lazyboy97o]

No, we're being practical and waiting until the construction is completed.

The construction has been completed for over three years now.

 

[DanielBB8]

Insulated metal panels express what theme?

Futurism is a stark plain building with glass canopy and blue neon Lighting.

Covering it with tall trees will only mix environmentalism with it. Not much better.

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

No guests off of this forum actually care if the show building is slightly visible for an indoor roller coaster.

“”It’s very easy to think “Oh people aren’t going to get that.” This sentiment is often used in business to excuse substandard work. I happen to think it’s the height of arrogance to assert that other theoretical “people” aren’t going to understand something that you yourself understand. Like you are better or something. That means your theoretical world of people is full of dumb people. Mine is full of smart, curious people” - Joe Rohde

 

[CaptainAmerica]

“”It’s very easy to think “Oh people aren’t going to get that.” This sentiment is often used in business to excuse substandard work. I happen to think it’s the height of arrogance to assert that other theoretical “people” aren’t going to understand something that you yourself understand. Like you are better or something. That means your theoretical world of people is full of dumb people. Mine is full of smart, curious people” - Joe Rohde

"Tractors is so dumb." - Mater

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

If you're referring to the fact that it's visible from Epcot and blends in with Morocco, that is a myth. It was a coincidence. And cast members who have had backstage tours of Tower of Terror can tell you the same thing.

It wasn’t a coincidence that the attraction was designed to be seen as a themed building from all around including outside the park and backstage areas.

Park at DHS and tell me which looks more magical from the parking lot.... tower of terror, or Galaxies edge.