Originally Posted By irishfan Blueskydisneys latest blog suggests that the Little Mermaid attraction destined for DCA is also going to make a home for itself at the Magic Kingdoms Fantasyland. <a href="http://blueskydisney.blogspot.com/2008/05/blue-sky-buzz-orlando-part-of-your.html" target="_blank">http://blueskydisney.blogspot....our.html</a>
Originally Posted By WilliamK99 I think the days of either Stateside resort getting a unique attractions are over. I am sure this will get alot of complaints but Disney has been doing this since day 1, so its no surprise.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo I don't know if I fully agree William. I think the days of California getting original attractions may be by on hiatus. But with DAK and Epcot, there are likely to be unique attractions for those.
Originally Posted By dennis-in-ct <<<I am sure this will get alot of complaints>> Complaints?!? For what? Thant WDW Magic Kingdom will actually get a new E ticket since Spash Mountain? Heck - I'm not complaining. Bring it on!!
Originally Posted By dennis-in-ct Alright - I just read the article and I understand what you are saying <<< "While it will be nice to have a new ride at WDW, it's not like WDI is empty of ideas. The problem is the Suits in Burbank keep shooting them down. They have proposed many, many new interesting and innovative attractions. Their logic... brilliant bean counters that they are is that "People are going to come to WDW world anyway, so why should we spend money on a big, new attraction?"... >>>>> I am just psyched that the MK is finally getting a new E ticket. I remember when I finally got to visit the CA resort and I was so friggin excited to ride INDY. It was unique and I coun't wait to ride it. So I understand people not wanting the Disney parks to become "McParks" and there is enough great ideas to build all unique attractions at each location. I will be selfish and say I am glad it's coming to WDW. If Small World, Haunted Mansion, Space Mountain - etc. can all be in the parks - so can these other attrations. It does not have to be an "all or nothing" mentality. There are still subtle things in each park that I enjoy seeing. It makes sense to reduce the costs.
Originally Posted By Witches of Morva ORDDU: My sisters and I had heard about this idea almost a year ago, when it was first announced that DCA would be getting a Little Mermaid attraction. Even then it was being discussed that both Walt Disney World and Hong Kong Disneyland would be getting the same thing. Hong Kong Disneyland certainly NEEDS an attraction such as this, since it is desperately under populated with rides.
Originally Posted By dennis-in-ct Agreed. Actually, the Little Mermaids attraction make more sense in MK's fantasyland than it does at DCA. I hope that WDW gets an uber-plussed environmental treatment. How cool would it be to see TDS' Mermaid lagoon facade in front of this attraction. Bring it on !!! WHOO HOO
Originally Posted By WilliamK99 <<<I am sure this will get alot of complaints>> Complaints?!? For what?<< As I predicted someone was complaining on another thread about how DCA never gets anything original and MK gets better versions, the normal complaining as I predicted in post 2. I think I am psychic.
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 Interesting, if --and I think IF is the key word here -- true. I do know that Lasseter, Weis and company have been very insistent that DCA's new roster of attractions remain exclusive to the park. Mermaid, in particular, has been mentioned as a 'hands off' deal. That said, Rasulo and, as a good friend calls them, his band of flying monkeys some how remain in power despite having absolutely no regard for the products they're selling or their audience. It is galling that someone with the personality to be working as a Buick dealer in Tulsa (due apologies to said car dealers) remains in charge of the Disney parks and resort empire ... oh, going off on an anti-Rasulo rant. Sorry, reflex action. My point was it is very possible Honor is correct at this point. That Jay and his Disney Parks: Where Dreams Come True mantra have won out and the WalMarting continues. It's not like this won't be a great addition, if true. It's not like the MK doesn't even kind of deserve it as it was supposed to get a Mermaid attraction in the early-mid 90s. It's just that Disney parks aren't McDonald's ... and even McDonald's around the world don't serve up the same roster of menu items (trust me, just ate at one in Ireland!) ... it's a very flawed model to just clone one thing after another. And Honor is quite right, it's another lesson of the late 90s way of operating that Disney apparently still hasn't learned. Cookie cutter parks with the same attractions and the same merchandise isn't what Disney should be about
Originally Posted By brotherdave No complaints from me! The MK desperately needs a new major attraction. Correct me if I'm wrong, but the 'cookie cutter' cost savings even pre-dates Eisner's regime. If I recall correctly, I remember reading somewhere that they actually did the same thing regarding the Haunted Mansion when building WDW. They supposedly built two of everything, one for California, and one for Florida, to help save money. So, I don't think this is such a new practice as everyone seems to think.
Originally Posted By skinnerbox "Mermaid, in particular, has been mentioned as a 'hands off' deal." I have heard similar for Carsland. But no way Disney will keep that exclusive to DCA because of the high cost. I predict Carsland will become part of DHS by 2013. Test Track could be dismantled and converted into Radiator Springs Racers. That would free up the old World of Motion show building for a weather pavilion and Stormrider.
Originally Posted By magic0214 <<I predict Carsland will become part of DHS by 2013. Test Track could be dismantled and converted into Radiator Springs Racers. That would free up the old World of Motion show building for a weather pavilion and Stormrider.>> And Are You OK With That? I am! I would love a little mermaid attraction. The one they proposed on the Little Mermaiid DVD looks very cool. Like the Cars land Too.
Originally Posted By dshyates I don't have a problem with them cloning attractions. As a mater of Fact I think they SHOULD clone attractions to spread the cost. That said I think its a mistake to clone the same attractions in the 2 US Resorts. Granted, I am glad they do since I can see all the best that Disney brings to the states in 1 trip, instead of having to go to both WDW and DLR. It saves me a ton of money. But it does distroy the unique personalities that each park has.
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 I do know Disney is considering a massive Cars-themed addition to DHS, so it wouldn't shock me to see an east coast version of the Racers turn up there ... as to them taking over for Test Track, that's more dicey. The tourists love that ride, again shows the tastes of the mass market, and I can't see any EPCOT exec willingly saying 'sure, take the No. 2 attraction out of my park.' As to a point above about cloning the Mansion, that's a bit different than what's going on these days. It's one thing to take a signature 'Disney' attraction and spread it around. Like Small World opening in HK. It should be there. It belongs. It's another thing when parks start losing their identities because you take what should be their 'signature park' attractions and spreading them ... it's why I was against Soarin coming to EPCOT. They could have spent some money and made a unique film attraction, but went for a cheap lift because it ... well, costs a lot less. It's this thinking that got 3D films like HISTA, MuppetVision and ITTBAB tossed into DL and DCA when they were well past their prime. It's not only acceptable, but smart that some parks share attractions/experiences/entertainment, but when the whole point is just to save money and homogenize that's when I've got a problem. MK hasn't had a major E-Ticket open since Splash Mountain. Now, the best they can come up with is a direct lift from DCA? Of course it isn't.
Originally Posted By Skellington88 >>MK hasn't had a major E-Ticket open since Splash Mountain. Now, the best they can come up with is a direct lift from DCA?<< Although I agree with you but to be fair we are also getting the long delayed Space Mountain 2.0 as well.
Originally Posted By dennis-in-ct << we are also getting the long delayed Space Mountain 2.0 as well. >> which is the same track layout / on-board music and more projections according to Blue Sky Disney blog. Do you have any input on what exactly will make it a 2.0 attraction?
Originally Posted By Labuda A-HEM! Muppetvision is not now nor will it ever be past its prime! MUPPETS TOCK! ~~~
Originally Posted By Skellington88 <Do you have any input on what exactly will make it a 2.0 attraction?> From Micechat: The queue will be the same, but updated with new projections and interactive games (think Soarin' but cooler). The entire track will be replaced with new higher guaged steel, but the layout WILL NOT change - this includes new brakes and conveyors of course, and new main lift chain. Digital projections will be placed in the ride area (there are already a few currently in place) with some new effects. The load area will be enclosed so you cannot see the ride area, but there will be star effects on the new load ceiling. New rocket trains with audio soundtrack will make an appearance (they will still be single seaters like the current ones). Quick reset conveyors to help make downtimes less time consuming. Slight re-themeing of the unload area to make you feel like you truly just pulled into a space port. The post show area is still up for debate - it may change or stay the same....no news yet.
Originally Posted By cmash95 I just got back from california a couple of weeks ago and I can tell you that there are enough unique attractions at DLR, that to me at least it's ok to get the little mermaid. It would fit perfectly in fantasyland and we have plenty of room. also just because we have the same ride named doesn't mean it will be exactly the same. only a couple of the rides at DCA are exactly the same at WDW. actually there are two rides i would love to see in fantasyland. one is little mermaid, the other uses the roger rabbit technology at DL but themes it to finding stitch in hawaii. that way we can get stitch out of tommorrowland and put something really cool in it's place.
