Goes4FastPass;2441813 wrote: It just seems like someone said, "We're taking down the Sorcerer's Hay so the theater will be very visible and what's the cheapest fastest was we can give the impression we've updated this attraction?
Or possibly TCM said "why would we want to sponsor an attraction that is hidden behind the Sorcerer's hat so guests can't see ?" The powers that be put their heads together and said "Hey! Why don't we remove the Sorcerer's hat to help the guests see the attraction that we want TCM to sponsor?"
Goes4FastPass;2441813 wrote: Such a rinky-dink refurbs. So they update the film showing in the 'theater' part of the queue and the finale.
By not changing any interior scenes are they saying nothing classic has happened since the attraction opened? Wasn't Alien a bad fit from day one?
It just seems like someone said, "We're taking down the Sorcerer's Hay so the theater will be very visible and what's the cheapest fastest was we can give the impression we've updated this attraction?
Instead of making the wait to ride Peter Pan's flight shorted they decorated and lengthened the queue (and closed a regular restroom pitstop). What's wrong with these pictures?
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DizneyFreak2002;2441862 wrote: In DHS, Great Movie Ride is the least of their worries, and at the bottom of their priorities... Once everything else is completed, however....
Hammer;2441822 wrote: While you may think this refurb is minor, I see it as a step in the right direction of refreshing rides and reviving the use of corporate sponsors, which has been how Disney has funded rides since the opening of Disneyland. Whose to say that after some of the new rumored changes for DHS have happened that they then close GMR for a longer period of time for a more extensive rehab?
I think we agree that is most likely their plan. They need to keep some rides running and GMR is a large capacity ride.
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From what I have heard, just small changes right now. Major updates and new ride system just before the 50th anniversary.
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reedy creek buccaneer;2441969 wrote: from what i have heard, just small changes right now. Major updates and new ride system just before the 50th anniversary.
2039?!?
yankeesfan123;2441976 wrote: 2039?!?
Walt Disney World opened in 1972. Their 50th anniversary is in 2022.
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I thought they opened in 1971. I could be mistaken.
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Ian;2442007 wrote: Walt Disney World opened in 1972. Their 50th anniversary is in 2022.
MK opened in 1971
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Yep, October, '71. 50th would be 2021...
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For the record:
MK opened October 1, 1971.
EPCOT Center opened October 1, 1982 (was present for that one through 10/4/82)
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Well that's an embarrassing boo boo ... you're right 1971. I knew that too lol
Either way it wouldn't put the 50th anniversary in 2039 which was the point I was trying to make.
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Ian;2442069 wrote: Well that's an embarrassing boo boo ... you're right 1971. I knew that too lol
Either way it wouldn't put the 50th anniversary in 2039 which was the point I was trying to make.
Bingo! lol
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Wayne;2442065 wrote: For the record:
MK opened October 1, 1971.
EPCOT Center opened October 1, 1982 (was present for that one through 10/4/82)
Disney-MGM opened May 1, 1989
Disney's Animal Kingdom opened April 22, 1998
Ian;2442069 wrote: Well that's an embarrassing boo boo ... you're right 1971. I knew that too lol
Either way it wouldn't put the 50th anniversary in 2039 which was the point I was trying to make.
Since this is talking about The Great Movie Ride in Disney-MGM/Disneys Hollywood Studios, I would (could?) assume that the 50th Anniversary would be for that particular park. In that case, the 50th would be 2039. If it were talking about WDW in general, the 50th would be 2021.
In either event, it seems like that would be an excessive amount of time to wait for a major rehab of the attraction. But....what do I know? Disney has so many 'irons in the fire' at this time that they may want to wait that long.
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