News Round Up 2018

[TheMaxRebo]

So I was scrutinizing the Runaway Railray picture some more. Is that the same ride vehicle as GMR? I thought they'd completely gutted the ride.

No - it’s a totally different ride and ride vehicle and ride system

 

[rteetz]

So I was scrutinizing the Runaway Railray picture some more. Is that the same ride vehicle as GMR? I thought they'd completely gutted the ride.

It’s not the same. It’s a trackless LPS system.

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

No - it’s a totally different ride and ride vehicle and ride system

It’s not the same. It’s a trackless LPS system.

It does kind of look the same though, right? I believe you guys, just looks similar.

 

[jtwibih]

Dead Restaurant - no bookings beyond OCT 28, 2018.

I wonder why it’s so dead. The food wasn’t bad at all last time we went there. Not memorable but certainly not bad. Maybe I just answered my own question.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

I wonder why it’s so dead. The food wasn’t bad at all last time we went there. Not memorable but certainly not bad. Maybe I just answered my own question.

That and while not that difficult to get to you do have to make and effort/remember it is there to get to Wilderness Lodge, not like it is on the monorail loop or something ... and just better and more memorable signature restaurants on property

 

[rteetz]

 

[skier_pete]

What Universal ride before Forbidden Journey was better than Tower of Terror, Splash, or Everest? Mummy? Hulk? Men In Black? Spider-Man? I'm scratching my head on this one.

IMO - Spiderman was the best ride in Florida until FJ came along - though ToT and Splash were close behind. FOP beats Spiderman for sure though - think it's not FJ then FOP. I also might say Radiator Springs Racers if we are allowed to include California.

 

[skier_pete]

That and while not that difficult to get to you do have to make and effort/remember it is there to get to Wilderness Lodge, not like it is on the monorail loop or something ... and just better and more memorable signature restaurants on property

We were unimpressed with it in February. While it was very good, I didn't think it was good enough for the price - I would rank every other signature restaurant we've tried above it.

 

[pepperandchips]

We were unimpressed with it in February. While it was very good, I didn't think it was good enough for the price - I would rank every other signature restaurant we've tried above it.

While I really did like the food (and am so sad to think about what closing Artist Point might do to the menu of my beloved territory lounge) our service was abysmal. I know service can vary wildly and is subjective but it's hard to stomach a return at those prices after a bad experience.

 

[rteetz]

This video shows the new Toy Story Mania exit

 

[nkosiek]

Rumor is the new Cars show will be sort of like a Turtle Talk type experience but with the cars instead of a screen.

Okay, if this is true, I'm scheduling a trip for next summer. My boy will go crazy for that.

 

[j2thomason]

I see rumblings on Facebook about something going on at the TTC. Has anyone heard anything??

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Happy Toy Story Land opening day everyone!


Photo from 1:50am - 10 people on line so far - gonna guess it will be a longer life me by this point for Galaxy’s Edge (from a Facebook post - I am not there)

 

[anneboleyn]

Happy Toy Story Land opening day everyone!


Photo from 1:50am - 10 people on line so far - gonna guess it will be a longer life me by this point for Galaxy’s Edge (from a Facebook post - I am not there)
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That is so funny! But hey, I can think of a lot worse ways to spend a Friday night/Saturday morning!

 

[TheMaxRebo]

That is so funny! But hey, I can think of a lot worse ways to spend a Friday night/Saturday morning!

Definitely- if you are with a gorgeous and bring supplies and a good attitude I think it could be fun!

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Looks like they opened up DHS early today - 6am to be exact

Seeing reports as of about 6:45 am that AS2 had a 10 min wait and SDD already up to 2 hours

It’s nice they opened up early for the people waiting though part of me feels this sets a bad precedent for Galaxy’s Edge as now people will expect etc them to open early


Edit: current wait times per the app:

 

[TheMaxRebo]

update - Slinky Dog up to a 300 minute wait and the line starts by the Chinese Theater:

 

[umichigan10]

Looks like they opened up DHS early today - 6am to be exact

Seeing reports as of about 6:45 am that AS2 had a 10 min wait and SDD already up to 2 hours

It’s nice they opened up early for the people waiting though part of me feels this sets a bad precedent for Galaxy’s Edge as now people will expect etc them to open early


Edit: current wait times per the app:
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If this is the bar they’ve set, then where’s the line to get in for galaxy’s edge?

 

[jknezek]

If this is the bar they’ve set, then where’s the line to get in for galaxy’s edge?

It's going to be out the front gate. I heard, and I'm sure someone here knows, the Frozen line was up toward SSE on opening day. 400+ minutes? DHS isn't that big...

 

[hertamaniac]

No - it’s a totally different ride and ride vehicle and ride system

I feel that this attraction is flying lower on the radar than the others that are upcoming. I also have a suspicion that this attraction will far exceed most expectations.