News Round Up 2017

[*DisneyDreamer]

How cool would it be if they were able to design a ride vehicle that mimicked an actual slinky dog. Picture sitting in the vehicle on the track, then the front part takes off from you. it gets 25 - 50 ft ahead of you and then you are launched forward to catch up with it. It then does that through the whole ride.

But I guess getting a chopped up, half-baked, version of what was originally designed is cool too...

Is that what they're saying? Is the ride going to be less than what they originally planned?

 

[lockedoutlogic]

Is that what they're saying? Is the ride going to be less than what they originally planned?

Old news...toy story land is basically a kiddieland.

The real tale of the tape for studios will be this:
1. Can they build something spectacular for Star Wars?
2. Do they continue after to retrofit/revamp the park? Or let it sit for another horse's lifetime after?

 

[rteetz]

Old news...toy story land is basically a kiddieland.

The real tale of the tape for studios will be this:
1. Can they build something spectacular for Star Wars?
2. Do they continue after to retrofit/revamp the park? Or let it sit for another horse's lifetime after?

At least we aren't getting what Paris has but I agree its a kiddieland.

1. Yes
2. If they start on the other pieces soon like rumored they won't need to do much after Star Wars opens.

 

[lockedoutlogic]

At least we aren't getting what Paris has but I agree its a kiddieland.

1. Yes
2. If they start on the other pieces soon like rumored they won't need to do much after Star Wars opens.

1. Big uncertainty there - all ages simulators on arms or doombuggies isn't going to accomplish this.
2. TOTS

 

[*DisneyDreamer]

Old news...toy story land is basically a kiddieland.

The real tale of the tape for studios will be this:
1. Can they build something spectacular for Star Wars?
2. Do they continue after to retrofit/revamp the park? Or let it sit for another horse's lifetime after?

I'm not surprised or upset that Toy Story Land is geared towards kids. From the day they announced it, I knew that's what it would be. The park has Tower of Terror (hopefully - I'm fearful it's going to get rethemed and ruined) and Rock 'n Roller Coaster for the thrill ride crowd, and part of the big need for the park is more family-friendly rides rather than only shows to take the strain off Toy Story Mania. I'm still looking forward to it because it will be something new. And Star Wars will hopefully be a good addition for the teen/adult audience.

 

[rteetz]

1. Big uncertainty there - all ages simulators on arms or doombuggies isn't going to accomplish this.
2. TOTS

1. New state of the art multi-level trackless ride system.... The Falcon will be a simulator though.
2. Let's not go there

 

[lockedoutlogic]

1. New state of the art multi-level trackless ride system.... The Falcon will be a simulator though.
2. Let's not go there

1. I like the trackless technology...but it's a long way from being a "good Star Wars type ride"...they have a lot to prove there.
2. TOTS is batting 1.000...it's never been defeated. Until dirt moves, it's just all spitballing.

 

[lockedoutlogic]

I'm not surprised or upset that Toy Story Land is geared towards kids. From the day they announced it, I knew that's what it would be. The park has Tower of Terror (hopefully - I'm fearful it's going to get rethemed and ruined) and Rock 'n Roller Coaster for the thrill ride crowd, and part of the big need for the park is more family-friendly rides rather than only shows to take the strain off Toy Story Mania. I'm still looking forward to it because it will be something new. And Star Wars will hopefully be a good addition for the teen/adult audience.

I don't think a kiddielwnd at studios is a bad idea either...they've always needed it.

The problem is it's reported been scaled down before they ever started. That's disappointing because it makes it more "stopgap" than it should be.

The "thrill rides" are great...but they are now 20+/almost 20 years old respectively...can't rely on that forever.

 

[rteetz]

1. I like the trackless technology...but it's a long way from being a "good Star Wars type ride"...they have a lot to prove there.
2. TOTS is batting 1.000...it's never been defeated. Until dirt moves, it's just all spitballing.

1. That's why they are using it in the Alcatraz attraction (the battle ride)
2. I am done here.

 

[rteetz]

I don't think a kiddielwnd at studios is a bad idea either...they've always needed it.

The problem is it's reported been scaled down before they ever started. That's disappointing because it makes it more "stopgap" than it should be.

The "thrill rides" are great...but they are now 20+/almost 20 years old respectively...can't rely on that forever.

You can see in the concept art changes from announcement to know that it has been scaled down.

 

[lockedoutlogic]

You can see in the concept art changes from announcement to know that it has been scaled down.

No dispute

 

[PaintsWithAllTheColors]

1. I like the trackless technology...but it's a long way from being a "good Star Wars type ride"...they have a lot to prove there.
2. TOTS is batting 1.000...it's never been defeated. Until dirt moves, it's just all spitballing.

Okay, really sorry but I need some help. What's TOTS?

 

[rteetz]

Okay, really sorry but I need some help. What's TOTS?

Trust only the shovels

 

[*DisneyDreamer]

I don't think a kiddielwnd at studios is a bad idea either...they've always needed it.

The problem is it's reported been scaled down before they ever started. That's disappointing because it makes it more "stopgap" than it should be.

The "thrill rides" are great...but they are now 20+/almost 20 years old respectively...can't rely on that forever.

True enough. I still love them though even though I've done each countless times now.

 

[lockedoutlogic]

Trust only the shovels

It's this little motto that I dreamed up...

One of the phenomenons that have come out of the "digital" age is that we have these lovely forums to come to. No problem there. But we have another phenomenon: insiders all over the place. As in there always about to announce "something big" based on "in the know" people.
Except they're not...because disney is tightly controlled In power/financial structure.

So only the shovels are trustworthy.

The net effect is nothing...except...I think that disney uses this unnecessary "optimism" to NOT do a lot of things. It's a shield to keep the longterm natives at bay.

The reality is that this management regime has gotten far too comfortable not refreshing their parks...and they need to...because that is how they stay relevant/solvent. Doesn't have to be major all the time...but it should be a commitment.

That's where the slogan comes from.

 

[PaintsWithAllTheColors]

It's this little motto that I dreamed up...

One of the phenomenons that have come out of the "digital" age is that we have these lovely forums to come to. No problem there. But we have another phenomenon: insiders all over the place. As in there always about to announce "something big" based on "in the know" people.
Except they're not...because disney is tightly controlled In power/financial structure.

So only the shovels are trustworthy.

The net effect is nothing...except...I think that disney uses this unnecessary "optimism" to NOT do a lot of things. It's a shield to keep the longterm natives at bay.

The reality is that this management regime has gotten far too comfortable not refreshing their parks...and they need to...because that is how they stay relevant/solvent. Doesn't have to be major all the time...but it should be a commitment.

That's where the slogan comes from.

Got it, thanks for the explanation! I sort of pieced that together from the phrase itself and context but it's helpful to have the fleshed-out explanation

 

[luisov]

It will be a nice little area for the families to spend some time. DHS needs it. The problem here is that Disney knows that people will like it and that it will be a very popular land regardless of how good or dissapointing it is. There's quite a few hours worth of people waiting to get in a 2 minute long family coaster at MK. I think a scaled down version of the Slinky dog coaster will do just fine.

 

[rteetz]

It's this little motto that I dreamed up...

One of the phenomenons that have come out of the "digital" age is that we have these lovely forums to come to. No problem there. But we have another phenomenon: insiders all over the place. As in there always about to announce "something big" based on "in the know" people.
Except they're not...because disney is tightly controlled In power/financial structure.

So only the shovels are trustworthy.

The net effect is nothing...except...I think that disney uses this unnecessary "optimism" to NOT do a lot of things. It's a shield to keep the longterm natives at bay.

The reality is that this management regime has gotten far too comfortable not refreshing their parks...and they need to...because that is how they stay relevant/solvent. Doesn't have to be major all the time...but it should be a commitment.

That's where the slogan comes from.

Even the shovels moving doesn't mean things won't change/happen/etc. Look at Rivers of Light. Built, and previewed, yet still not open.

You're motto should be Trust Only When it Opens, TOWO.

 

[rteetz]

Media previews for Rivers of Light are said to be coming soon like very soon.

 

[Angell]

I can't wait for Rivers of Light.