joanna71985;2466893 wrote: I hope nothing has to close for this
Uh, a LOT of things will have to close for all these new additions.
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Ian;2466891 wrote: ...they also announced Pirates 5 with Orlando Bloom and Geoffrey Rush returning. :mickey:
I thought that had already been announced? My wife was telling me about that 6 months ago.
As far as the other announcements go, I am a Star Wars fan (not fanatic), so it is interesting but so far nothing that would make me book a WDW vacation. I think my days of getting really excited about anything sight unseen (concept art does not count) that is made by Disney are over for good.
BrerGnat;2466898 wrote: Uh, a LOT of things will have to close for all these new additions.
I would think a lot of things will close for years while these are being built, perhaps as much as 5 years.
It is amazing that with an announcement with the potential scope of this one (and all the other pieces), that the negativity just keeps get ting piled on before the dust even settles from the announcement.
Personally, I am just going to wait and see what might turn out to be a great thing. Right now no one knows what it will turn out to be.
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WiltonJohn;2466915 wrote:
Personally, I am just going to wait and see what might turn out to be a great thing. Right now no one knows what it will turn out to be.
Most of the comments seem neutral at worst and otherwise positive. I'm in a wait-and-see mode. Concept art almost always looks cool, but the finished product doesn't always live up to that hope. That's all I mean about no longer being truly excited about something "coming soon" based on concept art. I'll wait for the real deal, and am even more interested in seeing how well it is maintained after that. I have not forgotten what it was like to see the Yeti in full glory during that first year, nor what it has been like to speed through the disco Yeti dance party ever since.
BrerGnat;2466898 wrote: Uh, a LOT of things will have to close for all these new additions.
Well, it better not include MuppetVision and Indiana Jones
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Ian;2466866 wrote: Is it just me or does anyone else have the feeling that both these new attractions are going to be like Star Tours?
Ian;2466868 wrote: I hope they wouldn't be foolish enough to replicate Mission: Space. The $100 million attraction with the five minute wait time?
You wouldn't think they would do that and hopefully they build real rides not simulators. We can't even ride Star Tours because it gives us motion sickness.
I would think they would probably build a brand new real deal motion attraction and probably wouldn't be surprised if they build a new upgraded Star Tours type simulator.
Regardless, this is good news for Hollywood Studios and opens up an entirely new avenue for future attractions.
WiltonJohn;2466915 wrote: It is amazing that with an announcement with the potential scope of this one (and all the other pieces), that the negativity just keeps get ting piled on before the dust even settles from the announcement.
Personally, I am just going to wait and see what might turn out to be a great thing. Right now no one knows what it will turn out to be.
best,
..................john
I have read the thread 3 times and the only negativity I see is someone complaining about what they perceive as negativity.
What I see is a discussion and people voicing their concerns and opinions which is exactly what discussion forums are all about. If we all wore rose colored glasses and posted nothing but yippee and kudos, these forums wouldn't last long because they would be completely boring. Besides that, everyone voicing their opinions and concerns does impact decision making and future products.........it is called "feedback."
WiltonJohn;2466915 wrote: It is amazing that with an announcement with the potential scope of this one (and all the other pieces), that the negativity just keeps get ting piled on before the dust even settles from the announcement.
Personally, I am just going to wait and see what might turn out to be a great thing. Right now no one knows what it will turn out to be.
best,
..................john
Without discussion and disagreement, forums and life for that matter would be awfully boring. People can express opinions based on the limited information so far and they also can evolve over time.
Those opinions are often based in some degree of fact or life experience - which makes them completely valid.
Me, I'm mixed with both positive and negative given the Star Wars and Toy Story Lands announcement. Some of it looks cool, some of it looks like the bean counters won out.
In the end, some of us will be proved wrong, some right - and along the way, we'll enjoy discussing the future of what most consider our favorite vacation spot.
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joanna71985;2466921 wrote: Well, it better not include MuppetVision and Indiana Jones
I would probably get ready to say goodbye to both of those. Logistically, it will be hard to keep Muppets given its proximity to Star Tours and the rumors of Streets of America going away. Maybe Muppets will be relocated? I think the stunt show is a goner, though.
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BrerGnat;2466926 wrote: I would probably get ready to say goodbye to both of those. Logistically, it will be hard to keep Muppets given its proximity to Star Tours and the rumors of Streets of America going away. Maybe Muppets will be relocated? I think the stunt show is a goner, though.
Actually, now that you mention it - the whole lack of Indiana Jones attraction coming to the east coast is a major downer. Combine that with Star Wars and Toy Story Land and you would have had one killer announcement.
Totally forgot about that.
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BrerGnat wrote:
I would probably get ready to say goodbye to both of those. Logistically, it will be hard to keep Muppets given its proximity to Star Tours and the rumors of Streets of America going away. Maybe Muppets will be relocated? I think the stunt show is a goner, though.
I am a Star Wars fan, but my love for the Muppets is a lot closer to fanaticism. I do not doubt that trading Muppets for Star Wars is good for business, but it would be bad for me. It would require the Star Wars stuff be more than simply there, it had better wow me to the point that I don't miss the Muppets.
John;2466928 wrote: Actually, now that you mention it - the whole lack of Indiana Jones attraction coming to the east coast is a major downer. Combine that with Star Wars and Toy Story Land and you would have had one killer announcement.
Totally forgot about that.
I like Indiana Jones about as much as Star Wars, to be honest, so including something NEW (like a SEQUEL to the Disneyland attraction) would've been pretty interesting for me. I am not actually surprised nothing was announced, as I have long had the feeling it is viewed as a throw-in w/ regards to the Lucas acquisition.
joanna71985;2466921 wrote: Well, it better not include MuppetVision and Indiana Jones
Love the Muppets but MuppetVision is about 15 to 20 years overdue for an update.
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baldburke;2466942 wrote: Love the Muppets but MuppetVision is about 15 to 20 years overdue for an update.
I totally agree. Frankly, I find that attraction to be terribly dated and boring. I am not a huge Muppets fan, I guess, but they could do SO much better than that.
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I know I'll be in the minority here, but it seems to me that after these 2 additions there will actually be less to do than more. Here's why. They are removing a variety of things from different titles to make room for 2. If you are not into Star Wars or have kids that might like a Toy Story kiddie coaster, then it's business as usual at the studios. Still will be a half day park for me.
I wouldn't call the Slinky Dog coaster a kiddie coaster. They said family coaster, which to me puts it on the level of space, big thunder, and 7DMT.
And why do you need to be a fan of the movies to enjoy the rides? I had never read a Harry Potter book, nor seen a single movie, but still had a blast at the original Wizarding World. Why? Because the rides were created in a way that told me all I needed to know about the story to enjoy the rides.
Point being, if the imagineers tell the story through the queue, and preshow then you don't need to be a fan of the source material to enjoy the ride.
