So Disney finally announced on their blog that they are expanding Soarin' and TSMM by adding a new theater to Soarin' and a more track at TSM.
Said to be expected completion by end of 2016.
From Disney Parks Blog:
More Opportunities to Soar, Enjoy Toy Story Mania
Coming to Walt Disney World Resort
Here at Walt Disney Parks & Resorts, we’re always making investments to exceed your expectations – whether it’s creating new attractions and entertainment or making existing experiences even better.
One of the things we’ve heard from our guests is that a visit to Walt Disney World Resort just isn’t complete without enjoying the spectacular views at Soarin’ in Epcot or a spin through Toy Story Mania! at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Well, I’m excited to share that we are expanding both attractions by adding another theater at Soarin’ and more midway track at Toy Story Mania! We’ll also be updating the screens and projection system at Soarin,’ bringing a visually enhanced experience.
These expansions are expected to be complete by late 2016, offering even more opportunities for you to enjoy these beloved attractions during your Walt Disney World Resort vacation.
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Coleby;2449110 wrote: So Disney finally announced on their blog that they are expanding Soarin' and TSMM by adding a new theater to Soarin' and a more track at TSM.
Said to be expected completion by 2016.
Are they updating the Soarin' video at the same time?
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Speedy1998;2449111 wrote: Are they updating the Soarin' video at the same time?
Yes, but that has not been officially announced (though they started filming the new movie last spring). Right now all they are announcing is the theater expansion and upgrades to the screens and projection system.
And just a small correction - both of these are said to be finished by LATE 2016, not by 2016.
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Strmchsr;2449112 wrote: Yes, but that has not been officially announced (though they started filming the new movie last spring). Right now all they are announcing is the theater expansion and upgrades to the screens and projection system.
And just a small correction - both of these are said to be finished by LATE 2016, not by 2016.
Whoops, updated it. Thank you!
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Wonder when they will be taking these attractions "down" for the rehabs....
It is good to know that Soarin' will be getting a little love and that they are expanding TSMM.
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TSMM is currently behind construction walls BTW... and work on the third theater began some time last year with land clearing and prep... I guess construction will begin soon...
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TSMM is currently behind construction walls BTW... and work on the third theater began some time last year with land clearing and prep... I guess construction will begin soon...
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PopPhan;2449117 wrote: Wonder when they will be taking these attractions "down" for the rehabs....
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I am wondering the same thing
PopPhan;2449117 wrote: Wonder when they will be taking these attractions "down" for the rehabs....
My guess is never. For both attractions they are essentially building a second/third independent attraction, and those new additions will only share the queue area.
My guestimation is that Soarin theater 2 will be opened with the new Soarin 2.0 movie, and that theater 1 will then be closed to upgrade that theater to be identical to theater 2, then theater 1 will be opened back up shoping movie 2.0
As for TSM, my understanding was that the third track was literally in a separate building, so I would think that the two buildings will be tied together with little disruption and no closures.
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17 Jan POFQ (10k!)
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13 Oct ASMu & AoA
10 (APs) June CR, Oct AKL & Pop, Dec Pop
07 March ASMv
04 June POR
94 June Dixie Landings (I think)
And still the Yeti sits... Broken...
Granted, these rides are popular. However, the real issue is FP+, tiering, and the lack of a sufficient number of E tickets type rides at EP and HS.
This is a start, but this announcement should be an asterisk to a large expansion/upgrade at both parks.
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Great news!! We always do Toy Story mania immediately upon entry and have never waited more than 15 min. But, any expansion is a good thing:thumbsup:
andrewjackson;2449147 wrote: granted, these rides are popular. However, the real issue is fp+, tiering, and the lack of a sufficient number of e tickets type rides at ep and hs.
This is a start, but this announcement should be an asterisk to a large expansion/upgrade at both parks.
This. :yes:
DizneyRox;2449146 wrote: And still the Yeti sits... Broken...
Yea for sure...
Least some of us are part of the elite group that rode EE in the first few years when the Yeti was FULLY ANIMATED! IT was awesome - BUT - I still enjoy the ride with it not-moving. Heck the eagle used to move too.
Soar'n I'm all IN...but TSM...I just don't get the BIG deal. Not a big fan of it. Back in the day we got to do a test ride or 2 prior to the opening. We were walking thru the park and 2 CM's said hey wanna try this new ride? SURE - we did but I don't even remember telling our WDW friends once we got home if it was KEWL or not. Ya we like the TS movies but the constant YANKING on that cannon string...REALLY?!?!? I'm over it and the nonsense/effort it takes to get on it at all.
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