They used use doves in a lot of the ceremonies and shows in Walt Disney World but the found out that the hawks that live in the area had figured out what time they would be released and swoop in.
Apparantly this was quite prevalent at the Magic Kingdom. The hawks nested on what used to be Discovery Island and over time learned the times that the doves would be released.
Dove releases were stopped all together.
"When RnR first opened, didn't the semi truck dart out at you or have his headlights off and turned them on just as it seemed you were about to hit head on?"
Toward the end of the ride there is a sign that says "Watch for oncoming traffic" Originally as you entered that area a set of headlights came at you with horns honking. Hasn't been there in a while and my wife says it never was, but I definitely remember it too.
curious how i can do a backstage tour of the rides? i have seen people talk about it and was curious
Great thread! Glad it was bumped!
How about this... I really remember loving the backlot tour when I was in high school. It seemed like there was so much more than there is now (I think it is sort of boring now)But my favorite part was seeing the house that the Golden Girls supposedly lived in (the house that was always used in the outside shots). I even remember that the guide told us that the show was filmed in CA but they felt this house was best suited for what their house should look like. I often wonder if that house is still there and they just don't take you by it or if it got knocked down (if so I would be a bit sad). I have pictures of the house but they are not digital and I am too lazy to scan them right now!
Just wondering if anyone else remembers this?
I remember all of the houses and buildings. I have a ton of pics from Flight of the Navigator-are those gone too?!
Does anyone else remember the fire breathing dragon (ok it was more like flames coming out of a cave) to the right off the bridge in AK crossing over into Camp Minnie Mickey? I remember DS being mesmerized by this around 1999-2000 - then after that it seemed to be gone & we've never seen it again.
No it was there along with a few other buildings. I Also remember that there used to be some of the space ships from flight of the navigator.
As for a PP about the teacups yes there used to be a mouse that popped up out of the tea pot.
After figment there used to be more to the after show bit. There I'm sure were giant paint brushes that you used to virtually paint on the walls?
Also I miss some of the things that used to be in innovations I loved the robots that sketched your picture.
did the tea cup ride not have the mouse pop up out of the tea pot ?
As for a PP about the teacups yes there used to be a mouse that popped up out of the tea pot.
The DoorMouse was there, popping in and out of the teapot, when we were there in September 2008 -- is he gone? My kids will be so sad!!
As for a PP about the teacups yes there used to be a mouse that popped up out of the tea pot.
Side note: I think some cables hanging on the wall used to be a hidden mickey.
I've never seen it on the wall, but I have seen it in different places on the floor before!
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