Originally Posted By EighthDwarf So I just received one of those e-mail survey requests after visiting Disneyland last month. But this one was very different - it asked some questions about three specific attractions: Indiana Jones, Gadget Go-Go Coaster and Astro Orbiter. There were some standard questions like "How often do you go on it?" and "What do you like most about it" What threw me was when it asked "What would you miss the most if the attraction were removed?" I can understand GGGC and Astro Orbiter being on the chopping block, but Indiana Jones? What's going on there??
Originally Posted By mawnck The Gadget Go-Go Coaster? Hmmm ... I wonder what that might entail? Do I even dare go there?
Originally Posted By Bob Paris 1 Or maybe they are looking at scaling back effects(just like they scaled back the freezer/rock fall/recycled water thing), so as to save money and want to know what they can get away with. I really, really REALLY don't think Indy is going ANYWHERE. The showbuilding, queue, infrastructure and footprint are just TOO huge. Plus the attraction is LOVED. there would be riots in Main Street!
Originally Posted By Mickeymouseclub It is that old shell trick. If I let you keep this one you won't notice I just stole the other two.
Originally Posted By EighthDwarf You're probably right. The first screen of the survey asked about 15 attractions and how often I go on them - "Always", "Rarely", "Sometimes", etc. They were (as far as I can remember) Indy (always), GGGC (never), Astro Orbiter (never), Peter Pan (sometimes), Mr Toad (often), Monsters Inc (sometimes), Autopia (rarely), Innoventions (rarely), Tower of Terror (always), ALice in Wonderland (often), It's a Small World (sometimes), Jungle Cruise (sometimes) and It's Tough to Be a Bug (often). So there was no rhyme or reason, based on my responses, why they would match up Indy with Go-Go and Astro Orbiter. Maybe they wanted to have the survey-responder think about a popular immersive attraction (Indy) while reviewing those two attractions in order to get some negative responses. I guess I should feel encouraged that they might be thinking about removing Go-Go and Astro Orbiter.
Originally Posted By Dabob2 It's been said a zillion times, but they should simply move the AO back on top of the PM platform. It was fun up there. If the AO is too heavy, redesign a new RJ or make 'em round and call them flying saucers or whatever. You'd make the ride fun again, and move a big bottleneck.
Originally Posted By Dreamerica It would be wonderful to see the Astro Orbiter back on top the platform. And even better would be an all new taller platform with a new Peoplemover track and station below with a circular revolving restaurant/lounge sandwiched in between the two attractions!
Originally Posted By Bellella They wouldn't dare to take out Indy. It's too loved. Why would the Jungle Cruise or IASW be on that list? They wouldn't think of tearing them out would they? Or adding any drastic changes like adding characters? The Jungle Cruise is a core classic ride that's perfect as is. As for IASW, how could they possibly screw that ride over any more than they've already done? If anything, Autopia must stay and be green. The Astro Orbiter either needs to be moved or jettisoned. Personally, I go on Alice, Mr. Toad, and Peter Pan as often as I can, when crowds allow. IASW and Jungle Cruise are always on my priority list. Indy, I can take or leave. I haven't been on Autopia in awhile, and I don't plan to until they clean up their act.
Originally Posted By tashajilek Thats really weird. They would never take out Indy, the ride is one of the busiest.
Originally Posted By TP2000 I rarely visit Toontown, but now I have this immediate urge to go back there and ride the Go-Go Coaster. In the meantime, I'll just play this video again and do the Frug and the Monkey to tide me over until I can get to Toontown. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2AO3cYA8sE&feature=fvsr" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v...ure=fvsr</a> Take out Disneyland's Go-Go Coaster? Over my dead body! Smokey and the girls in the lighted cages wouldn't like it either.
Originally Posted By Manfried Rides I never go on at Magic Kingdom: Treehouse cars tiki room rockets flying carpets HOP Rides I never go on at Disneyland Treehouse cars tiki room rockets Pinocchio Snow White Lincoln
Originally Posted By Ben I don't get why they are surveying this. I mean don't they know how many people come through their attractions without asking someone how often they do?
Originally Posted By ni_teach surveying might also give them and idea on how much money they should spend on fixing some of these attractions up. Just a thought.
Originally Posted By FerretAfros They know how many people visit each attraction, but they don't really know why, or which other attractions those some people visit. They seem to be gathering the type of information that NextGen will specialize in, so perhaps they're trying to get some stuff ready for that. They could also be checking to see which attractions could get 'upgrades'. In early 2005 the Jungle Cruise got some additions (explosions by the trashed camp, pirhannas, new waterfall) in prepparation for the 50th, and it really helped bring some new life into the attraction. Of course, iasw got the characters a few years ago, which debatedly may have added something. POTC got film references. I suspect that they're not looking to completely overhaul every attraction, but perhaps they're looking for opportunities to do enhancements, and how well it would pay off.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Hmmm, here are my thoughts of do not rides unless begged by the kids: DL: Winnie the Pooh Dumbo The only purpose of ToonTown is Roger Rabbit Cartoon Spin Autopia (though it has an important place) Astro Orbitor Space Mountain DCA: All of Bugs Land All of Paradise Pier except Screamin' (and the two toon rides) MK: Aladdin Spinner All the dark rides in Fantasyland Dumbo Philharmagic Space Mountain MILF Stitch Encounter Speedway Epcot: Mission space Nemo Imagination DHS: American Idol Indy Tram Tour Fantasmic Playhouse Disney (though it has it's place) Beauty and the Beast Little Mermaid DAK: Dinorama and associtated attractions, Lion King DLP: Dumbo, Princess Meet and Greet, Autopia, Orbitron (great eye candy though) WDS: All of Toy Story Playland, Aladdin's Magic Carpets, Playhouse Disney
Originally Posted By berol Their surveys are often geared to get a particular answer. I figure when a suit wants support for their proposal, they put out a survey guaranteed to get the answer they want. Say, if they wanted to ask which ride should they fix up, Chip n Dale's Treehouse or Indiana Jones, Indy's gonna get most of the nods. "My survey verifies my assertion that 90% of guests want Indy refurbed!"
Originally Posted By Mickeymouseclub Yep as Spirit once said: we surveyed and asked for the removal of Prime Rib in the buffets. We wanted more gift shops with all the same merchandise. And we really do not want any more attractions please. Just character meetngreet lines please. Thank you for your time.and money.
Originally Posted By TheParsec Rides I never go on at Disneyland- Treehouse Rockets Tea cups I'll ride the rockets again when they move them back up top.
