Originally Posted By dshyates Screamscape is reporting today that the spinning coaster rumored earlier may be back on, but instead of a Mad Rat coaster it will be themed to Cars, and may open in time for the opening of Cars Story 2 in 2012. Is this Disney's counter punch that is supposed to put a hurting on snotter Potter? Pixar Place with Toy Story Mania and Lightening's Spin-Out coaster? Here is a link to the article: <a href="http://www.screamscape.com/html/wdw_-_hollywood_studios.htm" target="_blank">http://www.screamscape.com/htm...dios.htm</a>
Originally Posted By Witches of Morva ORDDU: If this is true, it sort of makes Bob Iger look like a hypocrite because he said not everything has to be themed to a Disney movie and that was supposed to be why the RATATOUILLE theme was dropped. Yet, here they're merely substituting one movie for another. I suppose he must prefer cars over rats. ORWEN: Not me! I'd much rather ride a rat themed attraction than a car themed ride.
Originally Posted By dshyates Actually what Bob said was, "not everything has to be a franchise". I believe he was refering to the intellectual property of Ratatouille, and not the attractions themselves. What I got was that "Rat" wasn't as popular a property as to franchise it. Cars, on the otherhand is the #1 merchendise cash cow in the Pixar arsenel. "Rat", not so much. Cars Part Deux is already in the works. Carsland@DCA and WDS as synergistic tie-ins. Now DHS. Makes cents to me.
Originally Posted By Daannzzz Doesn't WDW have a spinning mouse coaster already? I know this one is a bit different and may be inside but I just am shaking my head at the whole idea of it. It must be the upper eschelon dictating this through budget constraints. I can't imagine any good imagineer would actually choose this as the best route.
Originally Posted By dshyates "I can't imagine any good imagineer would actually choose this as the best route." Maybe they should run the plans up to Universal to ask one.
Originally Posted By dshyates "Animal Kingdom has the Dinosaur themed spinning mouse coaster." As nice as Primevil Whirl came out, who wouldn't want more of that. It really is what raises Disney above the likes of....ah.... the state fair?
Originally Posted By MPierce >> Maybe they should run the plans up to Universal to ask one. << "OUCH"! >> As nice as Primevil Whirl came out, who wouldn't want more of that. It really is what raises Disney above the likes of....ah.... the state fair? << Pretty lofty goals Disney has set for itself.
Originally Posted By Witches of Morva ORDDU: Didn't RATAOUILLE end up making more money than Cars? And doesn't Cars already have an attraction being built to honor it at DCA? And didn't RATAOUILLE win an Oscar for best animated film? I'd say it's already proven itself a better property than Cars--not that we have anything against Cars because we liked that movie, too. If Mr. Iger believes Cars is more popular than Ratatouille, it would have been more clear if he would have merely said that instead of saying whatever it was he DID say.
Originally Posted By trekkeruss <<Didn't RATAOUILLE end up making more money than Cars? And doesn't Cars already have an attraction being built to honor it at DCA? And didn't RATAOUILLE win an Oscar for best animated film? I'd say it's already proven itself a better property than Cars>> I'm not sure about the box office numbers, but I can say that CARS has been a HUGE success merchandise-wise. The CARS diecast toy car line alone has been a runaway hit for Mattel, to the degree that characters seen in the film for a few seconds are manufactured and sell out as soon as they hit store shelves.
Originally Posted By brotherdave I like coasters like Primeval Whirl, but not just at Disney. I realize that the theme of that area is supposed to be 'tacky roadside America', but, it definitely falls flat, imho. If a true, immersive spinning coaster were built at DHS, I wouldn't have a problem. But, Primeval Whirl, as whimsical as it is, has no place in Animal Kingdom. A very similar ride can be found at nearby Cyprus Gardens (actually, an IDENTICAL ride minus the theming). It works for CG, but not for the highly immersive environments at Animal Kingdom.
Originally Posted By dshyates brotherdave, you got a better themed spinning mad mouse at Kennywood. If only Disney would strive to be as good as Kennywood.
Originally Posted By brotherdave Absolutely! Exterminator is an awesome experience, especially from a traditional amusement park like Kennywood. It is a highly immersive ride through the sewers on a giant rat. The theming is good, with some crazy light effects to match the spinning. And it's the EXACT same ride as Primeval Whirl - same layout, same type of cars, same manufacturer! The only difference is that it's in a dark building with decent theming and effects. Ok, it's not necessarily Disney quality when compared to Space Mountain or Everest, but, it blows Primeval Whirl off the map. It's THAT much better! In fact, Exterminator has the longest line in the park next to their signature steel coaster, Phantom's Revenge. Don't expect Disney or Universal style theming or effects, but, trust me, Exterminator is great! Kennywood's also getting what promises to be an AWESOME interactive dark ride opening next week called Ghostwood Estate. I've seen pictures of what they're installing, and let me say that it will probably blow Buzz Lightyear away in terms of theming as interactive dark rides go! Think Disney's Haunted Mansion (on a much smaller budget) meets Universal's Halloween Horror Nights meets Men in Black's interactive capabilities. It really looks awesome!!! I'll give my review when I get to ride it next week!
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Originally Posted By leobloom ^^But the Cars are so kool! And you can, like, buy lots of junk with Cars on it, and get a Cars lunchbox and Cars Capri-Sun and maybe a Cars haircut, it's just a Cars world, ya know, because Disney made it that.
Originally Posted By brotherdave This is not the thread to debate world events or the 'evils' of automobiles. Please keep this on the topic of a possible new spinning coaster for WDW!
