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Walls Now Up for Little Mermaid-Ariel''s Undersea Adventure
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disneysroyal411
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Does anyone think that this could have been a little more, like longer or something? I feel we lost a little bit. I don't think four minutes sounds long enough to me. :shrug:
sponono88
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^ I actually think they did a great job designing the attraction to fit within the limited space they have in this area of DCA. Except for Under The Sea scene, the show scenes are kept pretty tight and narrow which should make for a more intimate ride experience. It's certainly not one of Disney's biggest rides, but it promises to be a pretty fun experience with detailed sets and AAs.
Keep in mind that the ride is replacing a film attraction that had very low guest attendance. I loved Golden Dreams, but it just never saw the crowds that TLM is expected to receive. So for most people.. the length of the ride isn't that big of an issue, seeing that its replacing an attraction that the majority of guests never cared for in the first place.
Of course this doesn't apply to the MK, where they had a bigger size of land to work with.. and instead they are cloning the layout that was initially designed for DCA.
Keep in mind that the ride is replacing a film attraction that had very low guest attendance. I loved Golden Dreams, but it just never saw the crowds that TLM is expected to receive. So for most people.. the length of the ride isn't that big of an issue, seeing that its replacing an attraction that the majority of guests never cared for in the first place.
Of course this doesn't apply to the MK, where they had a bigger size of land to work with.. and instead they are cloning the layout that was initially designed for DCA.
disneysroyal411
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That's kinda what I meant just all together, but... Anyway. WDW had a bigger space I bet and I feel that some scenes just won't get the justice that they deserve. I surely don't think that the kiss the girl scene or the under the sea scene will get the just they deserve. It just doesn't seem long enough. Then again, I'm just a little picky and kind of against how they are doing this Fantasy Forest. I wish that they had something thrilling put in there. TDO is kind of messing us up, us Disney loving guys and gals that need something new. I'm a guy and don't plan on going to a princess meet'n'greet.
Grizzly Hall 71
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^^^^^^^ Agreed. MK needs 1 more thrill ride at least instead of 10 "interactive" meet n greets.
TP2000
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DCA Little Mermaid = Replaces cheap movie attraction very, very few people enjoyed.
WDW Little Mermaid = Replaces original 10 minute long E Ticket ride that was replaced by vacant land for the past 15 years.
Yeah, there's a big difference in how the Little Mermaid is being positioned within each existing park. At DCA this can be seen as nothing but a huge improvement for the park. At Magic Kingdom, it can be seen as too little, too late for Fantasyland.
But for DCA, this ride is going to be great! :sohappy:
WDW Little Mermaid = Replaces original 10 minute long E Ticket ride that was replaced by vacant land for the past 15 years.
Yeah, there's a big difference in how the Little Mermaid is being positioned within each existing park. At DCA this can be seen as nothing but a huge improvement for the park. At Magic Kingdom, it can be seen as too little, too late for Fantasyland.
But for DCA, this ride is going to be great! :sohappy:
We have an arch! The Mermaid building and Paradise Park are going to match up beautifully when done.
http://twitpic.com/21kcd5
http://twitpic.com/21kcd5
TP2000
Well-Known Member
Awesome pic! After seeing the great detail work they poured into a simple ride like Silly Symphony Swings last month, I realized this Mermaid building is going to be beautifully finished and detailed!
I've also noticed the glass barrel roof they are installing all along the edges of this building. And now this arch suddenly making Paradise Park look even more graceful and elegant.
This is going to tie that entire section of the park together and really make it go POP! from a visual design standpoint! :sohappy:
dweezil78
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LA Times has a scene-by-scene breakdown of the DCA version -- heavy SPOILERS:
http://travel.latimes.com/daily-deal-blog/index.php/scene-by-scene-previ-7224/
http://travel.latimes.com/daily-deal-blog/index.php/scene-by-scene-previ-7224/
TP2000
Well-Known Member
According to Al Lutz today on Miceage, the Little Mermaid ride will NOT have Fastpass at DCA! That makes me very happy, as Fastpass generally annoys me at most attractions.
Al Lutz said they are putting Fastpass in on the WDW version opening in 2012, but the DCA version open next May will not have Fastpass. :sohappy:
Al Lutz said they are putting Fastpass in on the WDW version opening in 2012, but the DCA version open next May will not have Fastpass. :sohappy:
figmentfanatic
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Anything new going on at the Little Mermaid construction site? I've seen updates for cars land and the new park DCA is building, but no mention of mermaid for a while!
sponono88
Well-Known Member
Construction at TLM is still going full speed, although most of the work now is happening inside. Work continues on the exterior, but so far no major changes here
It is almost fully enclosed:
sponono88
Well-Known Member
TLM Update (10/21)
First an overview of the building (from MiceChat's In The Parks update)
Finishing up the walls on the west side of the building
Through the scaffolding you can begin to see the initial work on the exterior details
And finally, a couple new images from the Blue Sky Cellar
http://mintcrocodile.blogspot.com/2010/10/drizzly-disney-day.html
First an overview of the building (from MiceChat's In The Parks update)
Finishing up the walls on the west side of the building
Through the scaffolding you can begin to see the initial work on the exterior details
And finally, a couple new images from the Blue Sky Cellar
http://mintcrocodile.blogspot.com/2010/10/drizzly-disney-day.html
sponono88
Well-Known Member
Construction update (12/7)
Wide view of the building
They have shifted around the scaffolding, part of the building has been uncovered
This is the side of the building that faces San Francisco Street
Scaffolding now covers the main arch at the front of the building
image source: Dateline Disneyland
Finally, here's a look at two renderings of the Mermaid building from WDI
source: http://www.ladesigntech.org/newsletter_20100819.html
Wide view of the building
They have shifted around the scaffolding, part of the building has been uncovered
This is the side of the building that faces San Francisco Street
Scaffolding now covers the main arch at the front of the building
image source: Dateline Disneyland
Finally, here's a look at two renderings of the Mermaid building from WDI
source: http://www.ladesigntech.org/newsletter_20100819.html