what does "seasonally" mean

[disneymom727]

Ok this may seem like a dumb question but when attractions are listed as "opened seasonally" what does that mean. Does it mean only during the busier seasons or what? Just wondering?

 

[Bob P]

That's exactly what it means! Open during busy seasons (or sometimes when other stuff around it is closed for rehab!).

Bob

 

[unixadm]

What season does "Wonders of Life" open?

I was there in May and it was closed, I had a friend there last week and it was closed, and this is their busiest season! I'm going back in September and I would guess that they will be closed again then.

I am thinking that it is closed for good and they haven't figured out what they are going to do with it.

I don't understand the "open seasonally". There are enough visitors every single day of the year that shell out lots of $$$. They definitely wouldn't be running in the red if they opened those select "seasonal" rides. It just seems that the Mouse is getting greedy is trying to save a buck. If I go in September or any other "off season" time, they are already closing early, but getting the same $$ from me for admission, food, etc (although this year they are giving away the food!). Since they are saving $$ closing early, why not open everything so we can enjoy our favorite things?

I love Cranium Command in WOL and Time Keeper in MK. It seems I can never see them!

 

[oogieboogie]

The last time WOL was open I believe was between Christmas and NYE 2004. I think they opened it then to use for an overflow area to ease congestion.

I don't think they opened on July 4th because only MK reached capacity. Did Timekeeper open on July 4th?

 

[dgaston]

Just did the backstage tour of Undiscovered Future World and "Seasonally" may only mean Christmas week. The building wasn't heavily used -- even though it's the same ride apparatus as Star Tours, many people got sick on Body Wars, and the Buzzy animatronic in Cranium Command broke down frequently (sad, because that was definitely one of my favorites) according to Tour Guide Robert. The air conditioning and lights are all running (if they shut them off the mold would quickly take over). Robert didn't speculate on how the building would be used in the future, whether a complete re-do or take the building down and build up again ala Horizons.