TTA Changes Name

[TP2000]

A few quick points...

-Those Ford Pavilion pics are AWESOME!

Yeah, aren't they?! That whole concept just seems so super-cool. A double string of never ending Ford, Mercury or Lincoln convertibles, with those guys in sharp yellow blazers loading you and your family into one for your trip back through time to the fantastic Primeval World! Everyone talks about Small World or Carousel of Progress being the big Disney hit of the World's Fair, but I've always been the most fascinated by the Magic Skyway ride and the entire Ford Pavilion. Talk about a fabulous concept for an attraction!

Enjoy your trip on Mr. Disney's Magic Skyway girls! :wave:

 

[gerryu21220]

Yeah, aren't they?! That whole concept just seems so super-cool. A double string of never ending Ford, Mercury or Lincoln convertibles, with those guys in sharp yellow blazers loading you and your family into one for your trip back through time to the fantastic Primeval World! Everyone talks about Small World or Carousel of Progress being the big Disney hit of the World's Fair, but I've always been the most fascinated by the Magic Skyway ride and the entire Ford Pavilion. Talk about a fabulous concept for an attraction!

Enjoy your trip on Mr. Disney's Magic Skyway girls! :wave:

I love the ride vehicle concept, but what I don't get is what do Ford cars have to do with Dinosaurs and Cavemen? The show has no connection with the sponsor. Neither does the name "Magic Skyway". I don't see how that fits anywhere.

 

[david10225]

I hate to admit it, but I was 7 when attending the NYWF and I definitely remember the Ford Pavilion. I was so fascinated that the sound for the attraction seemed to be coming from the car's radio speakers. I think it was called magic skyways because as I recall after loading, you when through a clear plastic tube that seemed to be suspended on the outside of the building (I believe you loaded on the upper floor). They your car was a journey through time. I guess that's where the Disney bug first bit.

I also remember the GM pavilion which had a unique ride system where you were on a set of 5 or 6 adjacent seats that moved forward along a track.

I definitely remember the COP and Pepsi cola/Unicef It's a Small World. We didn't see the Illinois pavilion so missed Lincoln, but I still remember the Dupont and the Bell Telephone pavilion which were both awesome. It always amazes me how much money was spent for a 2 year duration. It was like building EPCOT and tearing it down after a few years.

 

[devoy1701]

i'm actually suprised with some of the responses here. I think the rename is a great move on WDW's part! :sohappy:

Now if they could update and add to the static scenes along the ride!

 

[Epcotbob]

Personally, I'm thrilled with the name change and it's official explanation!

The "Wedway" Peoplemover was going to be the central mode of transportation in Walt's Epcot City to move people from the domed central city to the inner and outer ring residential living areas.

Had Epcot (the city) actually been built, we would have seen Peoplemovers used extensively throughout the WDW property.

I was disappointed when they dropped the Peoplemover name because of the potential it represented.

It's nice to see Disney, albeit in a small way, acknowledge that link to some of it's past visions of the future.

 

[alphac2005]

Actually' It's because the new audio is terrible. The narrator is bland' the character voices are annoying and the facts are wrong. (4 families welcome you into their homes.)

You're right that the COP line is totally wrong, however, you're looking through rose colored glasses my friend. The narration prior to the '94 version at WDW and Disneyland always was bland and the Peoplemover used generic music for decades, not some custom made, "magical" Disney soundtrack. ORAC-1 was bland and as much as I love Jack Wagner, he was bland, although loved because he was "the voice" of Disneyland and later Disney World.

 

[HMF]

You're right that the COP line is totally wrong, however, you're looking through rose colored glasses my friend. The narration prior to the '94 version at WDW and Disneyland always was bland and the Peoplemover used generic music for decades, not some custom made, "magical" Disney soundtrack. ORAC-1 was bland and as much as I love Jack Wagner, he was bland, although loved because he was "the voice" of Disneyland and later Disney World.

ORAC-1 and Jack Wagner don't sound like they were the voice of a Disney Channel commercial.

 

[SeaCastle]

Is the attraction newly sponsored by Alamo? I can't think of any other reason they'd bother spending money on signage or a new name.

 

[wolf359]

I don't have any exact dates, but I believe Alamo has been the sponsor for quite a while. And I doubt they had anything to do with the name tweak, this just seem like another small step towards the direction Disney is taking for NEW new Tomorrowland.

 

[Jasonflz]

So far I'm not liking this step towards the "retro" TL.

Either way I would love to see one of those YouTube Hitler videos tracked over with him complaining about the name change or the state of TL in general. :lol:

 

[HMF]

So far I'm not liking this step towards the "retro" TL.

Either way I would love to see one of those YouTube Hitler videos tracked over with him complaining about the name change or the state of TL in general. :lol:

Trust me' There are more Disney fans happy about the name change than opposed to it.

 

[Jasonflz]

Trust me' There are more Disney fans happy about the name change than opposed to it.

I agree and that is exactly why Disney ended up doing it. It's just that it's nice to "keep moving forward" instead of resorting to rebranding an attraction back to it's original state. I would prefer they at least try and do something new with it.

 

[wolf359]

I agree and that is exactly why Disney ended up doing it. It's just that it's nice to "keep moving forward" instead of resorting to rebranding an attraction back to it's original state. I would prefer they at least try and do something new with it.

Granted, I'm really pleased with the change in general, but I'm also glad when I see Disney paying tribute to their own history, and the history of the parks specifically. I'd much rather see the return of a name that sparks a lot of fond memories to attractions past than rush to rebrand to whatever's "new" or "hot."

I think in the grand scheme of things Disney has a long way to go before they run the risk of overusing a "retro-historical" approach.

 

[DonaldDoleWhip]

The inclusion of PeopleMover again is good, but the "Transit Authority" is obsolete because the ride is now themed as an aerial tour (or some type of people-watching safari - keep your eyes peeled!!!).

So the name doesn't need to be such a mouthful. It's the PeopleMover once again; TTA doesn't play a role anymore.

 

[huntzilla]

The inclusion of PeopleMover again is good, but the "Transit Authority" is obsolete because the ride is now themed as an aerial tour (or some type of people-watching safari - keep your eyes peeled!!!).

So the name doesn't need to be such a mouthful. It's the PeopleMover once again; TTA doesn't play a role anymore.

I do find it interesting that they did leave in the TTA part. Perhaps, it is a sign that they aren't giving up on Tomorrowland'd theme? They could have easily renamed it The Peoplemover or Tomorrowland Peoplemover, but they left in the transit authority aspect of it. I shall not give up hope on Tomorrowland!

I will admit, I am not a fan of the new name. TTAP feels forced in my opinion. However, perhaps to keep with the theme, and someone else had mentioned it, the Tomorrowland Transit Authority is the company that runs all of the modes of transportation within the universe. Now the Peoplemover is just one aspect of their forms of transportation. I am very interested to see if they removed ALL signage that states blue line as well, specifically at the entrance of Tomorrowland, because this would again give another layer to this backstory. In actuality, by adding the peoplemover name to the attraction it could perhaps even expand the backstory of Tomorrowland. Alas, I somewhat doubt this is the case but I will still again, keep hope alive.

 

[Thrill Seeker]

So far I'm not liking this step towards the "retro" TL.

Either way I would love to see one of those YouTube Hitler videos tracked over with him complaining about the name change or the state of TL in general. :lol:

Ask and you shall receive... I'm working on one...

 

[HMF]

I do find it interesting that they did leave in the TTA part. Perhaps, it is a sign that they aren't giving up on Tomorrowland'd theme? They could have easily renamed it The Peoplemover or Tomorrowland Peoplemover, but they left in the transit authority aspect of it. I shall not give up hope on Tomorrowland!

I will admit, I am not a fan of the new name. TTAP feels forced in my opinion. However, perhaps to keep with the theme, and someone else had mentioned it, the Tomorrowland Transit Authority is the company that runs all of the modes of transportation within the universe. Now the Peoplemover is just one aspect of their forms of transportation. I am very interested to see if they removed ALL signage that states blue line as well, specifically at the entrance of Tomorrowland, because this would again give another layer to this backstory. In actuality, by adding the peoplemover name to the attraction it could perhaps even expand the backstory of Tomorrowland. Alas, I somewhat doubt this is the case but I will still again, keep hope alive.

Why do these Lands need elaborate back stories? It's Tomorrowland' The World of Tomorrow what more needs to be said?

 

[Kamikaze]

I agree and that is exactly why Disney ended up doing it. It's just that it's nice to "keep moving forward" instead of resorting to rebranding an attraction back to it's original state. I would prefer they at least try and do something new with it.

What the heck do you want it to do? Turn into a rollercoaster type attraction? Spoiler Alert: It doesn't work out.

Its a slow moving ride meant to show off the land. Mostly outside. It can't really do much.

 

[Jasonflz]

Ask and you shall receive... I'm working on one...

:lol: Thank you sir.

What the heck do you want it to do? Turn into a rollercoaster type attraction? Spoiler Alert: It doesn't work out.

Its a slow moving ride meant to show off the land. Mostly outside. It can't really do much.

Did I say that? :lol: I was saying a name change and a slight theming change.

I didn't like the idea of a coaster in Epcot's FW and I don't like the idea of another one in TL.

 

[Wilt Dasney]

What the heck do you want it to do? Turn into a rollercoaster type attraction? Spoiler Alert: It doesn't work out.

Its a slow moving ride meant to show off the land. Mostly outside. It can't really do much.

Maybe they could use the track for some kind of thrill ride. They could call it something snazzy like "Rocket Rods." I bet it'd be a huge success!