Originally Posted By gaston lives I was just in DL, and they are hinting at changes as well. They have posters up in the queue that states that soon Endor won't be the only destination! This just in...I wonder how much Paul Reubens brings in from lending his voice for nearly 20 years to the Star Tours attraction? I woudl LOVE if they updated the GMR to a degree...get rid of some movies and bring in scenes from Star Wars! That would be great!
Originally Posted By gaston lives It'd be nice if htey'd add the Indiana Jones ride from DL in Disney/Pixar Studios. Keep the show, too, but update it. They dont' need THAT much parking anyway. Use some space for a needed attraction that would kick some major Sallah-booty!
Originally Posted By nbodyhome I hope they don't change GMR a lot, I think it's a classic and has stood up very well through the years.
Originally Posted By ToonKirby >I hope they don't change GMR a lot, I think it's a classic and has stood up very well through the years.< Exactly, it would be such a shame to see it changed from the original concept. Plus, its the only original attraction that has not been changed.
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 <<And that would affect Tower of Terror and RnR Coaster how ...???>> Not at all ... nor should it. My point was Disney will be focusing the Studios on all of their properties (Disney, Pixar, Muppets) and LucasFilm's ... but that doesn't mean ToT will be Muppets Hotel of Mayhem etc ...
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 <<re: post 13...switching out the scenes that Disney now pays an extra license fee for and replace them with their own properties, or ones they already have a license connection with (i.e. Star Wars)? >> Don't know. But that's my take on it, yes,
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 <<I think the upgrade is supposed to be more extensive than just a new movie. >> For a nobdy, you sure know lots But, yeah, this isn't just a simple swap of films, like we all were promised when Star Tours and Body Wars opened ... remember that line of bull/PR that WDI and Parks & Resorts spread? This will be extensive enough to put a big smile on even a Star Wars geek like VBDAD's face ...
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 <<Any idea if DL's will be updated too?>> Yes. Studios and DL are definite. One would think Tokyo and Paris won't be far behind, but that hasn't been determined.
Originally Posted By Jim in Merced CA <This just in...I wonder how much Paul Reubens brings in from lending his voice for nearly 20 years to the Star Tours attraction?> I'm guessing they paid him a flat fee as a voice over artist, and that was it. I very much doubt that he's pulling in residuals each time the attraction runs.
Originally Posted By Skellington88 Hey spirit...I know you have friends in high places...maybe you could mention to them that there is a certain Rabbit by the name of Roger who could be resurected with alittle $$$ nudging and would be a great fit for the Studios park and thanks to 80s nostalgia will probably sell alot of merchandise to boot!
Originally Posted By Skellington88 oh and one more question..I know you said the star tours refurb will be major but do you know if they will still keep the Star Tours corporation theme? I hope so. I like the idea that your in a spaceport with ships launching to all these different destinations.
Originally Posted By ToonKirby >If Kermit replaces Rod Serling, I'll never set foot in that thing again.< On second thought, I could go for "Rock N Roller Coaster starring the Electric Mayhem" ...
Originally Posted By brotherdave ^^^Oooo...I like your thinking ToonKirby!!! "Animal" would be the perfect Limo driver, don't you think???
Originally Posted By vbdad55 <This will be extensive enough to put a big smile on even a Star Wars geek like VBDAD's face ... < I'm grinning like the Chesire Cat just reading about it !
Originally Posted By vbdad55 And I normally never complain about rehabs - but if ST is closed, along with SSE and HM --- for my next visit - that is 3 of my faves -- they better do a good job with them---so that it is worthwhile --
Originally Posted By BlueOhanaTerror >>>On second thought, I could go for "Rock N Roller Coaster starring the Electric Mayhem" ...<<< That's actually a heckuva good idea... As it is, the theming on Rock N Roller Coaster is, to me, kind of joyless and empty. Aside from the ride experience, there's not much to it.
Originally Posted By Skellington88 >>>On second thought, I could go for "Rock N Roller Coaster starring the Electric Mayhem" ...<<< PFFT! forget that! May I present... Rock N Roller Coaster starring...DAVID BOWIE! It will be tied to the Jim Henson film Labyrinth and include AA's and cool projections as you fly around the labyrinth at breakneck speeds listening to "Dance Magic Dance!" Spirit said they wanted more Henson stuff in the parks and what better Henson product then their fantasy line up (Labyrinth and Dark Crystal are cult classics and im sure there are fans of these movies in imagineering)
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 <<Hey spirit...I know you have friends in high places...maybe you could mention to them that there is a certain Rabbit by the name of Roger who could be resurected with alittle $$$ nudging and would be a great fit for the Studios park and thanks to 80s nostalgia will probably sell alot of merchandise to boot!>> I'd love that. There aren't likely many bigger Roger fans here in the LP than myself. But I don't see it happenning. First, Spielberg still hates Disney due to his dealings with Eisner. Second, the characters Disney (and Lasseter) are looking to relaunch are the Muppets. Sorry, I wish I had better news.
