Originally Posted By markedward First, I have argued several times against the Pixarization of the Disney parks. And I agree with everyone who argues against the "cartooning" of Disney parks, adding only rides related to Disney or Pixar cartoons. AND I generally dislike new movie overlays on existing attractions. BUT ... Somewhere I read about a CARS themed ride like the Ladybug Boogie. And I thought "Wow. What fun." Of course there HAS TO BE rumors about Autopia being CARSified. But what other rides could, or maybe should, this happen to? I like A Bug's Land just fine and don't need to see it gutted. (Though it is home to the hands down worst ride at any Disney park. Given a choice between Tuck and Roll's Drive Ems and a kick in the shin, I'd have to ask how hard would you kick.) But it is an intriguing idea, to turn A Bug's Land into Radiator Springs. Heimlich's Chew Chew Train is turned into a series of cars pulled along by the goofy tow truck, Tow Mater, through Route 66 desert scenery with appropriate commentary. Of course the Ladybug Boogie gets CARS rethemed. And the Drive-Ems could be rethemed as a parking lot, which is what it ends up being anyway. I wouldn't vote for this. It's just an idea. AND it does satisfy a certain sense of justice that would require that every new Pixar attraction can only replace a Pixar attraction. Moving right along. Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin. The guts of this attraction would be perfect for a CARS darkride. Again, I'm just saying it would work well. I'd vote against. I think the ride is one of those that will still be mildly popular long after the movie is forgotten. (When was the last time you saw Roger Rabbit at Disneyland? And did you miss him?) Mr. Toad's Wild Ride. Don't even think it! Mulholland Madness. One strike against this idea - the ride is too rough for younger fans who would want to go on a CARS ride. Some would say there's a second strike - that it has nothing to do with the themed area it's in. One, since when is that an issue at DCA? Two, if the ride and a shop or two near it are re-themed to Route 66, then it simply migrates to the Golden State part of the park. If Mulholland Madness were a kids' coaster, I think this would be a really good idea. Unless of course overlays are inherently a bad idea. Or unless the Pixarization of DCA and Disneyland is a bad idea. Or unless CARS deserves a better attraction. So does anyone like, or dislike, any of these ideas enough to comment? Anyone else want to suggest a CARS overlay or new attraction? Or share your thoughts on the whole idea of attractions being so closely tied to new movies?
Originally Posted By Hans Reinhardt Since A Bug's Land is part of the farm area and complements the adjacent It's Tough to Be a Bug attraction, I would be against retheming this area to Cars. Mullholland Madness should be dismantled and mothballed as far as I'm concerned, and I certainly couldn't take another Pixar attraction in Tomorrowland (Autopia), especially another storyline that has nothing whatsoever to do with "tomorrow". I've personally had enough of the Pixar and movie themed stuff at DLR for a while. I would love for Disney to come up with an original premise for the next several new attractions.
Originally Posted By Jim in Merced CA A new layover idea.... 'Pirates of the CAR-ibbean' Replace all the AA figures with the soon-to-be-world famous stars of the Disney-Pixar animated feature 'Cars.' Cute, huh? If any Imagineers are reading this [and I know they are] please cut me in with a finder's fee of $25,000. Thanks.
Originally Posted By DlandDug The bulk of Cars is set in Radiator Springs, a sleepy little town, bypassed by most people, and largely composed of abandoned buildings and small businesses that have hardly any customers. Hmmm... I think all of DCA fits that description just fine. Don't need to change a thing. HAAAA HAA HA HA Ha ha haaa ha ha ha ha
Originally Posted By ChiMike I would love to see a version of Test Track come to DCA with Cars as it's theme. While Test Track is not the best Disney attraction, I think combining a the massive Test Track ride system with a great theme/story/character based what have you would be just what DCA needs. On the other hand I would not want to see Cars come to Epcot's Test Track.
Originally Posted By jomach08 ""massive Test Track ride system"" the massive part of it makes it less likely in anaheim, as land is not as abundant as in florida
Originally Posted By FerretAfros I think that a TestTrack type attraction would actually work pretty well for this movie. There would be plenty of story to tell, but there are also two long driving scenes that are very important to the movies plot that could easily be worked into the ride. The second long drive would work very well, and add needed beauty to the park.
Originally Posted By ChiMike >>the massive part of it makes it less likely in anaheim, as land is not as abundant as in florida<< I think it has been established that Disney has at least come up with a way to place a ride like this in DCA. Now whether they do it or not is a whole different issue.
Originally Posted By wonderingalice *LOL* Tuck and Roll's Drive Ems and a kick in the shins... Mr. Alice and I have sat on a bench and just watched those things and laughed hysterically... They move SOOOOOOO slow! But the little kids - they are absolutely riveted! Leaning forward, gripping the wheel... Putt, putt, putt, putt, bump... putt, putt, putt, bump. *LMAO* I wouldn't want a kick in the shins, personally, but I that thought is TOO funny!
Originally Posted By JohnS1 Not having seen this movie and not knowing anything about the plot, I nevertheless think an inside ride would work best with any animated movie based ride - even a computer generated movie based ride. Autopia, however, seems ideal, maybe with some tunnels you could go through where movie scenes are being projected on the dark walls or something.
Originally Posted By soccermermaid Too bad nothing is going to happen to Auto yet, execpt for the rehab for subs...and the fact that their will finally be shade and the water affects back in off road...But cars would have been a really cool idea for them. But can you really see Suzy, Dusty, and Sparky leaving and Cheveron giving way to Cars?
