Herbie Ride

[RamblingMad]

Any idea why a ride has never been based on this property? I can see it being like an inside coaster, where the car takes you on a wild ride.

 

[BrianL]

Actually, now that you mention it, that would be a good ride. I'd think maybe more of a trackless thing, where the VWs all dance around and such. Unfortunately, I just don't think the property is relevant enough at the moment.

 

[fly girl]

Actually, now that you mention it, that would be a good ride. I'd think maybe more of a trackless thing, where the VWs all dance around and such. Unfortunately, I just don't think the property is relevant enough at the moment.

Sounds like Luigi’s Rollickin’ Roadsters.

 

[BrianL]

Sounds like Luigi’s Rollickin’ Roadsters.

Yeah, that is one of the trackless rides. It's the same technology as Pooh's Hunny Hunt at Tokyo and Ratatouille at Paris (soon to open in Epcot). The cars isn Pooh's also "dance" but they move through dark-ride show scenes too. I'd want something more elaborate like that.

 

[ronandannette]

Any idea why a ride has never been based on this property? I can see it being like an inside coaster, where the car takes you on a wild ride.

Because Disney needs to appeal to kids and how many, born over the past 30 years, would have any clue who/what Herbie the Love Bug is?

 

[RamblingMad]

Because Disney needs to appeal to kids and how many, born over the past 30 years, would have any clue who/what Herbie the Love Bug is?

I can say the same thing for a lot of the existing attractions.

 

[disneychrista]

Because Disney needs to appeal to kids and how many, born over the past 30 years, would have any clue who/what Herbie the Love Bug is?

There was a Herbie movie with Lindsey Lohan in 2005.

 

[ronandannette]

I can say the same thing for a lot of the existing attractions.

Agreed there are some classic things in DLR that really aren't current (lookin' at you Mr. Toad and Roger Rabbit) but they were reasonably timely when they first debuted.

 

[disneychrista]

Agreed there are some classic things in DLR that really aren't current (lookin' at you Mr. Toad and Roger Rabbit) but they were reasonably timely when they first debuted.

Don't go messing with Mr. Toad.

 

[RamblingMad]

I remember growing up to these movies and loving them as a kid. I can see them replacing the gas cars with a Herbie ride. Be more environmentally friendly.

 

[BrianL]

Because Disney needs to appeal to kids and how many, born over the past 30 years, would have any clue who/what Herbie the Love Bug is?

It is irrelevant now, though there are rumors of a Herbie show for Disney+ possibly. It would have to happen and hit big though for there to be ride. Still, it's a fun idea to discuss.