Originally Posted By CDF1 Given the resources and technology of the times when BTMR opened, IMO the 3rd lift show was pretty cool. Yes, you could see the pole holding the falling rock but it was somewhat clever and worked enough at the time. Would agree that the final drop and short track sequence at DL is a bit anticlimactic compared to the spiral and head-banging effect offered on the out-of-control 2nd segment. Perhaps if they enclosed the final sequence with some kind of Thunder Mountain Spirit effect or just made it pitch black it might be more effective - they certainly don't have enough space for the magnificent long tunnel climax at DLP
Originally Posted By TMICHAEL I beg to differ, but there is plenty of room to lengthen and improve the ending to BTMRR which, IMO, was always a dud. Utilize the property that was the bear pond across the walk way. enclose the mini drop and right turn after the 3rd lift, and instead of making the current second right to avoid the walk way, plunge straight ahead and UNDER the walk way into a new section flanking the ROA and then back track and fly up into the Dino splash pond. So much could be done, but it just isn't worth DisCo spending the money. Too bad.
Originally Posted By mickey42397 I just returned from 10 days at disneyland. I can tell you that for the last 5 days they have been running trains all day, you can hear the lifts operating, and there are a lot of people coming in and out. My guess is they are pretty close to done......
Originally Posted By FerretAfros The construction walls were up all the way around the attraction this weekend. I thought I saw some photos showing that some of them had been removed, but they wrapped all the way from the attraction entrance to the Village Haus (making Big Thunder Trail nice and narrow for this weekend's races)
Originally Posted By EighthDwarf Ok thanks, that's what I have been hearing as well. Hopefully the walls come down this week and they start running some guests through this weekend. I am taking my son for his 11th birthday and that's his favorite ride so it would be great if we were able to get on it.
Originally Posted By phruby So what do we get for a full year being down? A new town which looks really nice and something new in the earth quake scene involving the goat right? Anything to play with in the queue?
Originally Posted By CuriousConstance "So what do we get for a full year being down?" The peace of mind in knowing Disney is taking the necessary steps in keeping attraction running safely?
Originally Posted By darcy-becker Nooo. That's after our trip. If Big Thunder is still down, the only roller coaster available will be the Matterhorn. Well and Gadget but that doesn't really count.
Originally Posted By FerretAfros I'm not sure what sort of work they have planned for Space Mountain's closure (I can't imagine it's related to the fall protection on the exterior, as that shouldn't impact operations inside the building), but I would think they might consider pushing its refurbishment back until Big Thunder can reopen. I doubt they would want to have both of those closed during the same period if they don't have to And don't forget that there's a pretty good coaster (and a not-so-great one) in DCA as well
Originally Posted By darcy-becker We won't be going to DCA this trip as we will only be there one day.
Originally Posted By Bellella I just confirmed it on the D-land official website. Thunder Mountain will be closed all of February and into March. Bloody hell!!!!!!!!
