I agree. I think that would be a great move. If anyone is interested in Armageddon, here is my review of the attraction http://forums.wdwmagic.com/showthread.php?t=42780TheOneVader said:
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WWtbaM - Play It!.....what's going on?
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TheOneVader
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W00t, the owner of WDWMagic agreees with me! I mean... <.< *cough*
It does look like a really cool ride. It's very original. I've never been to Disneyland Paris, and probably never will, so that would be my old chance to ride it.
Now that I think of it, it would be a good rival for Twister at US.
It does look like a really cool ride. It's very original. I've never been to Disneyland Paris, and probably never will, so that would be my old chance to ride it.
Now that I think of it, it would be a good rival for Twister at US.
DisneyDefenders
Active Member
I can't believe this!
I cannot believe that a die hard Disney fan would make a statements like that.
The most memorable Disney rides have always been original ideas...not things that are built to compete with attractions at inferior parks. The mere idea that Disney should build an attraction to compete with Twister at Universal Studios is rather sad.
What other theme park has an attraction where guests can actually WIN something? That's truly original AND something that makes for truly magical moments that families will remember for an entire lifetime!
Maybe we can even replace the sorcerer's hat logo with the Hot Seat as the centerpiece for the park! :sohappy:
I cannot believe that a die hard Disney fan would make a statements like that.
The most memorable Disney rides have always been original ideas...not things that are built to compete with attractions at inferior parks. The mere idea that Disney should build an attraction to compete with Twister at Universal Studios is rather sad.
What other theme park has an attraction where guests can actually WIN something? That's truly original AND something that makes for truly magical moments that families will remember for an entire lifetime!
Maybe we can even replace the sorcerer's hat logo with the Hot Seat as the centerpiece for the park! :sohappy:
disneyman15
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CaptJackSparrow said:
I completely agree with you about that. I go to Millionaire about 4 times when we go to Disney and would be disappointed if they got rid of it. The park is nothing as it is but if they got rid of it the only thing left would be Tower and Rock 'N' Rollercoaster. They need to change something else before they get rid of WWtBAM Play It!
TheOneVader
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In ever said they should build to compete with US, I said that it would be in competition with US. Just a mere coincidence. I would like to see it in MGM because they need to replace WWtbaM. The show is over and the franchise is kinda dead. I don't really see a point. If you wask me, they should make a game show to put their, have some people from the park as the players, and more people as the audience. The cool thing about this game, is it could be the first televised theme park attraction game show. Now that's original.
Legacy
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Hate to break it to you, but Disney is constantly having to compete with Universal. The best ideas come out of competition, not stagnation. From what I hear about Armageddon, it would be a good move for MGM to put it in. Granted, Millionaire is unique and all, but if you don't get into the HotSeat, the enjoyment of the show is severely hampered. I'm sure if you are getting the prizes and actually on the Top Ten board in the Fastest Finger rounds the show is great fun, but that caters to five percent of the audience. I would much rather have an attraction that everybody can fully enjoy than have an attraction that consists of one person freting over answers for a rarely given away grand prize.CaptJackSparrow said:
TheOneVader
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To appease you Millionaire fans, they could put it in the empty soundstage. (I think there's an empty one, right?).
DisneyDefenders
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OK...couple of things...
1. The show is VERY entertaining for everyone in the studio...PLUS I don't often see anyone who isn't fretting over punching in their answers quickly to try and get into the Hot Seat. So for someone to tell me that the show isn't entertaining for the entire audience, that's kinda a bogus argument. Getting onto the leaderboard or into the Hot Seat only boosts the fun of the show! Kinda like Super Star Television where everyone could enjoy the show, but a few would actually get a bonus level of enjoyment by participating in the show. Here EVERYONE gets to participate and a chance to actually WIN something (which is not as rare as you might think!)
2. Why would you move the show to put it into another empty space? Sounds to me like that's a silly idea.
3. If you speak to any CM @ Disney's MGM Studios, they'll tell you that the most popular attractions are Tower of Terror, Rock-N-Roller Coaster, and Who Wants to be a Millionaire - Play It! Why remove this attraction when it really hasn't been around for all that long and you can just as easily get rid of something less popular like Drew Carrey's "Sounds Dangerous" or put it in one of the empty buildings like the ABC Soundstage.
Bottom line is...Disney is not removing the attraction for a while...especially with another edition of Super Millionaire with Regis being planned for production and the syndicated version with Meredith doing so well! They both rock and the Play It attraction is one of the best ideas to come to WDW in a long time!
Meredith 4 President and Regis for Vice President in 2008!
Bush/Cheney '04! :sohappy:
1. The show is VERY entertaining for everyone in the studio...PLUS I don't often see anyone who isn't fretting over punching in their answers quickly to try and get into the Hot Seat. So for someone to tell me that the show isn't entertaining for the entire audience, that's kinda a bogus argument. Getting onto the leaderboard or into the Hot Seat only boosts the fun of the show! Kinda like Super Star Television where everyone could enjoy the show, but a few would actually get a bonus level of enjoyment by participating in the show. Here EVERYONE gets to participate and a chance to actually WIN something (which is not as rare as you might think!)
2. Why would you move the show to put it into another empty space? Sounds to me like that's a silly idea.
3. If you speak to any CM @ Disney's MGM Studios, they'll tell you that the most popular attractions are Tower of Terror, Rock-N-Roller Coaster, and Who Wants to be a Millionaire - Play It! Why remove this attraction when it really hasn't been around for all that long and you can just as easily get rid of something less popular like Drew Carrey's "Sounds Dangerous" or put it in one of the empty buildings like the ABC Soundstage.
Bottom line is...Disney is not removing the attraction for a while...especially with another edition of Super Millionaire with Regis being planned for production and the syndicated version with Meredith doing so well! They both rock and the Play It attraction is one of the best ideas to come to WDW in a long time!
Meredith 4 President and Regis for Vice President in 2008!
Bush/Cheney '04! :sohappy:
TheOneVader
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You might have read my post wrong. I meant to put Armageddon in an empty soundstage. It would be pointless to rebuild the show elsewhere. 
tigger248
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CaptJackSparrow said:
The fact that many people do not even know that the show still exists could be an indication that the show is dead/dying.
CaptJackSparrow said:
Gonna have to respectfully disagree there. There are MANY attractions in WDW that bring me back several times in one visit (and many more that time keeps me from repeating). Millionaire is not one of them.
CaptJackSparrow said:
That may be due to lack of options too. There really isn't a whole lot to do in the studios. Don't get me wrong, I love Disney/MGM, but it just doesn't have a whole lot right now. Stunt show should probably change the top 3 attractions list, imo.
CaptJackSparrow said:
I don't think it sounds real entertaining for the audience members, which is mainly why I don't bother going to the attraction. The last several visits, I've been disqualified because of being a cm and didn't see the point in watching other people play. When I'm not a cm, it still isn't real appealing to me, but that's just a matter of personal taste and I understand that some people do enjoy this attraction.
imagineer boy
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I think its time to replace millionaire. It was good at first, but now its dying a slow horrible death. It needs to be put out of its misery.
Jack Sparrow, I'd have to say I disagree with you. Millionair the show isn't as popular as it was a few years ago. I don't think its going strong. Armageddon at the WDS Paris is great, but I mean its based on Armageddon. Armageddon! Perhaps they could keep some of the special effects, but don't base it off of armageddon. Disney Studios needs a good special effects show that will compete against Universal.
Jack Sparrow, I'd have to say I disagree with you. Millionair the show isn't as popular as it was a few years ago. I don't think its going strong. Armageddon at the WDS Paris is great, but I mean its based on Armageddon. Armageddon! Perhaps they could keep some of the special effects, but don't base it off of armageddon. Disney Studios needs a good special effects show that will compete against Universal.
DisneyDefenders
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I guess the 17.5 million viewers that watched "Super Millionaire" on the night of "______ and the City's" final show are a clear indication that no one knows the show is still on and it's "dead."
And ummm...the show is doing so bad that all reports show that the syndicated version with Meredith has the biggest ratings growth of ANY show in syndication.
Face it..."Millionaire" is a VERY popular show, and is equally popular at Disney's MGM Studios. If anything...Disney would be smart to keep the attraction as it's good advertising for the few that don't know the show is still airing in syndication and they can also use it to promote the special prime time editions of SUPER MILLIONAIRE with Regis.
Hmm...let's Ask the Audience shall we?
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Well...looks like that audience is voting to keep "Who Wants to be a Millionaire? - Play It" at the Disney MGM Studios for a LOOOONG time to come! You could go with them, or go out on a limb foolishly on your own! :animwink:
And ummm...the show is doing so bad that all reports show that the syndicated version with Meredith has the biggest ratings growth of ANY show in syndication.
Face it..."Millionaire" is a VERY popular show, and is equally popular at Disney's MGM Studios. If anything...Disney would be smart to keep the attraction as it's good advertising for the few that don't know the show is still airing in syndication and they can also use it to promote the special prime time editions of SUPER MILLIONAIRE with Regis.
Hmm...let's Ask the Audience shall we?
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Well...looks like that audience is voting to keep "Who Wants to be a Millionaire? - Play It" at the Disney MGM Studios for a LOOOONG time to come! You could go with them, or go out on a limb foolishly on your own! :animwink:
tigger248
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CaptJackSparrow said:
I don't think either opinion is foolish, so please don't refer to different oppinions as foolish. All they are, is different. I respect that you obviously care a great deal for this show. I understand that. Just please respect that others may not be as enthusiastic as you are about the show.
DisneyDefenders
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It's all good!
It's cool mate!
Just making the point that if you're gonna argue for the shutting down of an attraction, at least give valid points for why it should be shut down. If YOU don't like it...say that...but don't say that the show is "dead" when all the fact indicate precisely the opposite! :animwink:
And of course...be sure to catch Meredith on "Who Wants to be a Millionaire?" Check your local listings for time and channel.
It's cool mate!
Just making the point that if you're gonna argue for the shutting down of an attraction, at least give valid points for why it should be shut down. If YOU don't like it...say that...but don't say that the show is "dead" when all the fact indicate precisely the opposite! :animwink:
And of course...be sure to catch Meredith on "Who Wants to be a Millionaire?" Check your local listings for time and channel.
tigger248
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Maybe I should have worded the first post better then. I wasn't necessarily stating that the show was in fact dead, just saying that I thought it was dead because I didn't know that the show was even still on the air. I learned otherwise on this thread, but I just thought that maybe others may have thought the same thing if that's what I thought. Sorry if it was confusing (wow now I'm even confusing myself! :lol: :lookaroun ).
Legacy
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If I don't like the attraction, you can't say everybody does. Generalities don't boost your arguement, only make them weaker.CaptJackSparrow said:
Considering where the Millionaire soundstage is, and how MGM needs to add more rides, rather than have so many shows I would expect it be closed. Those soundstages are a prime location for a GOOD attraction, be it a special effects show (the only type of show MGM doesn't have yet), or a dark ride (Kingdom Hearts or Roger Rabbit). The popularity of a show in syndication doesn't matter to Disney, and really the popularity of a show that is a bi-annual sweeps special doesn't matter either. Disney wants something that is an appealling theme for everyone involved, not an attraction that is going to be covered by VH1 when they do 'I Love the 00's- 2002'.
Face it, DCA is loosing theirs... ours will soon follow.
oldportroyaler
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did i ever! i have that episode on tape, along with family matters, rosanne and boy meets world at WDW. It was pretty incredible when i saw kevin's face come up on full house. wow. it was even better talking to him about it after the show he hosted this past summer. he was a little embarrassed about it. what a great guy.MrNonacho said:
TheOneVader
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Jack, I can see that you must really love Millionaire, and the show isn't bad. But just because the show's popular doesn't mean it's staying. But, jsut because these "facts" say the show is popular, Disney is kind of implying that it's going away. DL's Millionaire is gone and they removed FastPasses from the one in MGM. I don't know about you, but I don't think it'll be around much longer.
Coasterbp
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TheOneVader said:
Well, then by that assumption, we might as well as kiss Muppets goodbye. It had Fastpass and now it doesn't. Oh well. I never really did the Muppets more than once every few years anyway. Plus, the show isn't even on anymore, so it must be leaving as well. Anytime I go to the Muppets, it's never packed. Bye Muppets!
:wave:
TheOneVader
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I've never been on the Muppets so I can't really say if I'd miss it. Now you're all probably going "You've NEVER been on Muppets 3-D!?!?"
Now, back to Armageddon and Millionaire:
I saw some park attendance estimates on some MGM site and it showed MGM's attendence steadily decreasing sicne 2000. I know these are just estimates and not accurate, but I think this should at least tell you something.
Personally, I think they should remove soem of these older rides. Not nessecarily Millionaire, but things like Sounds Dangerous and Indy. I would like to see Sounds Dangerous replaced with Armageddon and Indy replaced with Disneyland's Indiana Jones ride. With those, they could leave Millionaire up for a few more years, then get an original attraction to replace it. I'd love to see sitcoms or game shows filmed in the Studios.
Now, back to Armageddon and Millionaire:
I saw some park attendance estimates on some MGM site and it showed MGM's attendence steadily decreasing sicne 2000. I know these are just estimates and not accurate, but I think this should at least tell you something.
Personally, I think they should remove soem of these older rides. Not nessecarily Millionaire, but things like Sounds Dangerous and Indy. I would like to see Sounds Dangerous replaced with Armageddon and Indy replaced with Disneyland's Indiana Jones ride. With those, they could leave Millionaire up for a few more years, then get an original attraction to replace it. I'd love to see sitcoms or game shows filmed in the Studios.