Originally Posted By Moon Waffle We noticed yesterday that there were several suits standing at the entrance to Tomorrowland, motioning toward the Astro Orbitor and the entire entrance in general, taking notes and having a discussion. Not much else to say, but it got me thinking, could the long-awaited rennovation of Tomorrowland finally be starting to take shape?
Originally Posted By FerretAfros I wouldn't be too surprised if that's what's going on. The rumblings have said around 2012 for a while, and this would be the time to really get the planning worked out if they are aiming for that date. By the time they get everything planned (it would probably take at least a year for that) and built (1-2 years depending on type of work and possible delays), which means it could open around the same time as Carsland (terrible name) to help balance out the crowds.
Originally Posted By oc_dean I have my hopes up! I hope this means they are close to showing off some of the plans on the InternetS.
Originally Posted By Jim in Merced CA I wonder if the Astro Orbitor will move somewhere else? Moving the Rocket Jets off the PeopleMover platform and into the entrance of Tomorrowland was/is one of the oddest moves in recent Disneyland history. It just seems to clog the traffic in and out of Tomorrowland -- giving the place a claustrophobic and intense feeling. I preferred the old 1967 entrance. Some excellent before and after pictures on Yesterland site. <a href="http://www.yesterland.com/rocketjets.html" target="_blank">http://www.yesterland.com/rock...ets.html</a>
Originally Posted By alexbook Nothing to add to the topic, but I just wanted to ask if anybody else read this... >>We noticed yesterday that there were several suits standing at the entrance to Tomorrowland<< ...and pictured suits standing around without people in them? ;-)
Originally Posted By Hans Reinhardt Sorry, I typed that without explaining that I was referring to a picture of the Astro Orbiter in the link that Jim provided.
Originally Posted By Mickeyfan1 I have to agree. The previous entrance to Tomorrowland was open and inviting. You had the PeopleMover going along and set in the background were the Rocket Jets high above Tomorrowland atop the PeopleMover Load area. Now everything is blocked by the Astro Orbitor and everthing is blocked. Nothing futeristic to draw you in, again my humble opinion.
Originally Posted By disneysnout I hope they are doing something about it, and i hope we see/hear more info. This is good news, maybe a new Ride where inno ven is...anyone know when that contract ends for the currnet exhibit
Originally Posted By Skellington88 Are you sure it was higher up people? Or was it just general operation managers talking about something that was going on that day?
Originally Posted By bean well i am glad that OLC is still as of now going ahead with the huge tomorrowland makeover. If it continues that way we should see some of the ideas for that park sometime late spring. Lets see whats the next major news announcment for that park in Spring? MIHAS? well the point is if they do go ahead with that Disneyland should benefit from that project
Originally Posted By 2001DLFan <<Jim in Merced CA: I wonder if the Astro Orbitor will move somewhere else? Moving the Rocket Jets off the PeopleMover platform and into the entrance of Tomorrowland was/is one of the oddest moves in recent Disneyland history. It just seems to clog the traffic in and out of Tomorrowland -- giving the place a claustrophobic and intense feeling.>> Well, it’s either accept the Astro Orbitor where it is or probably see it gone. The only way to relocate it to it’s original location would require rebuilding the entire center core of Tomorrowland from the ground up. I doubt that would happen, at least for now. Maybe after the economy recovers.
Originally Posted By Jim in Merced CA I've heard that it can't be relocated -- seems like a weird reason. I wonder why they moved it in the first place?
Originally Posted By oneyepete Would there be enough room to move it where they used to have the water thing and is now just a sponge?
Originally Posted By ArchtMig ^^^ LOL, I was wondering the same thing, but you asked the question much more colorfully than I would.
Originally Posted By monorailblue I don't think anyone would suggest taking Astro Orbiter and attempting to place it where Rocket Jets were. That would be monstrously silly looking. But, bringing back the Rocket Jets--the major mechanics of which are still present--seems obviously doable. No need for an enormous gyrating brown solar system sculpture up there. Did I type enormous? I think I meant hideous.
Originally Posted By EighthDwarf I say remove the Astro Orbiter entirely. It's a low-fun, low-capacity attraction anyway.
Originally Posted By gadzuux Right - it's a spinner, not a classic by any definition. And it's a gigantic cork for the TL promenade. AND it detracts from the central hub. If they were to remove it entirely, who would really be sorry to see it go? I've never even been on it, and doubt that I ever will.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo EighthDwarf - with your wish to remove AstroOrbitor and Autopia, I am guessing you never go with kids in tow. My kids adore both (but I would love for it to be back in it's original position).
