Originally Posted By piratesNsharks It was between 1995 and 2002. I've been to disneyland so many times I can't recall the exact year but it was during this time frame that I found a book in one of the shops on main street. This book was hardcover, rather large, and contained numerous blueprints, skematics, artists conceptions, and ride layouts for nearly every ride in the park! I also remember there being many foldouts. One thing in particular was a layout for the indiana jones ride which showed the chamber of destiny and how the passngers could choose which path by turning the steering wheel. There was also a track plan for space mountain. I have looked everywhere for this book and haven't been able to find it. (it's kind of tough when you can't look inside the books you find on the net) I have already purchase imagineering and the art of disneyland. If you have any idea of any books like this PLEASE Let me know!
Originally Posted By mouseman60 Wow, this one does not ring a bell at all, and I've got a pretty large book collection. Check it out here: <a href="http://mydisneycollection.com/books.html" target="_blank">http://mydisneycollection.com/ books.html</a> Disney usually does not include any ride layouts in their books as it takes away from the fantasy. I'd be interested to know if you find it. Good luck.
Originally Posted By trekkeruss I don't know about the book, but I just wanted to address this: <<One thing in particular was a layout for the indiana jones ride which showed the chamber of destiny and how the passngers could choose which path by turning the steering wheel.>> Maybe that was an original concept, but of course the wheel doesn't move, nor does the actual path of the jeep. The three chambers are really one and the same; scrims and lighting make a single chamber look different.
Originally Posted By gurgitoy2 Are you possibly thinking of "Designing Disney's Theme Parks - The Architecture of Reassurance"? I don't recall any fold outs, but it did have lots of photos of blueprints, ride layouts, concept art, etc. It was a large coffee table book that was actually the catalogue from the touring museum exhibit of the same name. Here is a link to it. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Designing-Disneys-Theme-Parks-Architecture/dp/2080136399/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/002-0775908-1288037?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1182286783&sr=8-1" target="_blank">http://www.amazon.com/Designin g-Disneys-Theme-Parks-Architecture/dp/2080136399/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/002-0775908-1288037?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1182286783&sr=8-1</a>
Originally Posted By mouseman60 I just flipped thru "Designing Disney's Theme Parks - The Architecture of Reassurance" - it's packed with concept art, but no blueprints or ride layouts. Unfortunately, this book does not have an index, so I can't reference Indy.
Originally Posted By gurgitoy2 Oh, darn...then I don't know what book this is. Mouseman60, I really like your site and have used it for reference in the past. It's nice to have the photos of the books. It's helped me remember which books to look for in the past.
Originally Posted By mouseman60 I stand corrected. There is some concept art on pg 116 of "Designing Disney.." that shows the three chambers. Here's a bad scan. <a href="http://mydisneycollection.com/indy.jpg" target="_blank">http://mydisneycollection.com/ indy.jpg</a>
Originally Posted By gurgitoy2 "Maybe that was an original concept, but of course the wheel doesn't move, nor does the actual path of the jeep. The three chambers are really one and the same; scrims and lighting make a single chamber look different." Yeah, if you look closely at the three doors to the chambers, you can tell that the whole thing moves, so that it appears your car is going to one particular door, when it all goes to the one chamber anyway...just different effects like you said.
Originally Posted By gurgitoy2 "I stand corrected. There is some concept art on pg 116 of "Designing Disney.." that shows the three chambers. Here's a bad scan. <a href="http://mydisneycollection.com/" target="_blank">http://mydisneycollection.com/</a> indy.jpg" Oh, I remember looking at that in the book! I haven't picked it up in a while, but after looking at your scan (not that bad, by the way), I remembered seeing it. Now, I don't really think this book has pullouts, but, maybe memory is combinign things, or enhancing them?
Originally Posted By mouseman60 Not to get off topic... But, Indy is one of those rides where it's fun to look backwards. Sit in the last row, and as the door opens in front of you, look back and you can see the doors reset for the next jeep. gurgitoy2 thanks for the kind words about my web site.
Originally Posted By DlandDug This book description doesn't ring a bell with me. As far as I know, I have everything printed since 1990, and quite a few from before then. The Temple drawing on page 116 of Architecture of Reassurance was created for a souvenir map. I have a few of them. Note that it depicts only the waiting line and boarding area, in a slightly fanciful way. It goes completely into the realm of fiction in its depiction of the three chambers.
Originally Posted By DlandDug Another note on that Indy map. That map is posted on the bulletin board in the small office you pass through after the safety spiel film. It is to the left of the door that leads into the ramp room of the boarding area.
Originally Posted By gurgitoy2 When did they have the souvenir maps? I went on Indy on it's grand opening and several weeks after and the only things I got were the decoder cards. I'd love to know more about the maps.
Originally Posted By tiki tiki tiki tiki Yes, I remember those souvenir maps, my sister came home with one once all excited talking about the new IJ ride at DL saying that you could actually choose the door you were to go through. I have to ask her about that map and where she got it.
Originally Posted By DlandDug The map was sold for a short time at the Indy Outpost shop. It was on heavy coated card stock, folded. It was enclosed in a small box/envelope printed to look like a leatherette travel case. I still have two in my collection (somewhere!). I thought they were the coolest souvenir, and assumed they would be available a lot longer than they were.
Originally Posted By gurgitoy2 Oh, they were for sale...darn, wish I had seen those in the outpost or I would have picked up a couple. I guess Ebay is my friend...
Originally Posted By piratesNsharks OH THANK YOU ALL SO VERY MUCH! Indeed this is the book. There it is the indy ride in all it's glory. I too remember the souvenier maps but was not able to obtain one. I did however get the at&t translator card which I still keep in my wallet to this day. And for arguements sake, does anybody remember the steering wheels being able to move. I seem to have a memeory (although it may of come from this book and I often fantasize about disneyland) that I could turn the wheel right left or straight if I just left it. Anybody else experience this?
Originally Posted By gurgitoy2 I could swear you could move the steering wheel, but it didn't really do anything. Have they since bolted them down or something? I remember sitting in the "drivers seat" that grand opening week and turning that wheel.
