Originally Posted By SpokkerJones Here's a video I took of Sinbad if you want to download it. If you love Small World/Pirates, you'll want to see this. <a href="http://spokkerjones.com/TDS/Sinbad.wmv" target="_blank">http://spokkerjones.com/TDS/Sinbad.wmv</a> It's "better than YouTube" quality.
Originally Posted By oc_dean I understand what you're saying Tasha. There are those days where I'm looking for a good "Disney thrill" fix .. and I'll get it by going on the "mountain" coasters. (Plus Indy.) Big Thunder was the last of these "mountain" coasters/thrills to go in. That was 1979. Almost 30 years ago. Now... something new with dazzling "21st Century" technology would be cool - And it looks like we are getting that in the way of "Radiator Springs Racers". Anything "really wicked" though .. is going to require a huge footprint in order to fit. If it's something on an actual track speeding up to 40+MPH .. it's going to take up a heck of a lot of space! We would probably have to loose 2 or 3 attractions to fit one "wicked, scary" thrill ride. And I don't want to see that happen. I've already seen a reduction in the number of rides in Disneyland since the 90s. If anything .. they need to maintain or 'up' the number of attractions. And another thing to say about "wicked thrills": Look at the deaths with Disney's ultimate thrill of them all: Mission:Space The more wicked it gets .. the more susceptible it will be to "accidents" - to put it lightly. I think Disney learned a valuable lesson with Mission:Space - Before they decide to plan out one more 'wicked thrill' for any Disney theme park. Another failed attempt at "wicked thrills" was Rocket Rods. From opening in May 1998 to it's official closure in September 2000 .. with all it's down times .. it last a total of 18 months, really. My gut feeling .. if it lasted longer .. Disney Legal would have had at least a few 'incidents' (from minor to moderate). But I think the final word on thrills is there's just no more room for one. Unless imagineering has something up their sleeve for the Festival of Fools arena .. or the site of Innoventions. My feeling is .... the future of any new "wicked thrills" for the DLR will be in the way of DCA. At the moment Screamin' does a fantastic job of filling in for that "thrill" fix. Along with the future Radiator Springs Racers. So, I would look south of DL across the esplanade for the future of "Disney Thrill fixes". And perhaps way down the future in the way of that talked-about Third Gate. I feel it's important Disney brand their parks to be different from one another. So .. while Disneyland can continue to be branded the same way it's been for 5 decades "Walt's family park" .. while the newer kid on the block (DCA) can go for those wilder attractions (that actually won't physically fit in Disneyland, anyway!) Finally .. I'd like to say .... As far as Disneyland is concerned: I feel there are ways to "thrill" the senses .. without the actual ride going 99 miles per hour. Star Tours, Submarine Voyage, Indiana Jones .. for a tiny sample.
Originally Posted By oc_dean I forgot to mention Tower of Terror to the list of "DLR" thrills. I tend to forget it because it's on my list of "too short"/Not enough time to get into it - attractions. It's boring. Which brings me to my second point: Tower of Terror last a whopping 2 minutes and 10 seconds. That's one of the shortest large scale attractions on record. Basically .. one stinking minute of show scenes .. the other minute .. the parade of "bunny hop" drops and lifts up the shaft. I'll never forget my feeling getting off the ride. Something like an old Peggy Lee song: Is that all there is? The faster an attraction is .. the shorter it is. The slower the attraction .. the longer it is. Disneyland has built it's incredible reputation based on attractions where we are immersed in totally different worlds LONG ENOUGH to make that invaluable impression on our minds, our emotions, our senses! ToT for me .. is THE BIGGEST waste of time. Nothing should be anything less than 3 minutes. I think Matterhorn is just under 3 minutes. It's borderline "too short". So .. a good "barometer" to live by when designing Disney attractions: If it's less than 3-4 minutes - DON'T BOTHER! The best Disney experiences are those that leave us lingering in those imaginative worlds .. l.o.n.g. e.n.o.u.g.h.
Originally Posted By tasha23 i dont believe that Walt should be forgotten and i dont think he ever will. Of course i have hair, i have long hair lol
Originally Posted By frailejon "Wicked adult ride" - what would that be? A trip through IRS world where you're dodging people trying to audit you?
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo I know, Playboy Mansion - the ride, coming soon the California Adventure! Join Ariel, Cinderella and Snow White hanging out at the grotto, in a way you have never seen before!
Originally Posted By BrnardM The Mummy is a rip off! Tower is far more satisfying to me (likely because I can understand the plot of that ride). Still, its about time we got the infamous Tower 4 program over here in California. Inquiring minds wants to know: what are we waiting for?
Originally Posted By TMICHAEL and I thought I was the only one who didn't care for The Mummy...been on both USH and USF versions and it was like "is that all there is?" And Dave, Playboy Mansion....I LOVE IT!!!! Can Jessica Rabbit be in there too, PLEASE
Originally Posted By dizkid YOU WANT SCARY!!!, RIDE IT'S A SMALL WORLD. just joshing, me, myself, and I wouldn't mind another rollercoaster. My favorite ride is BTMRR, and I think that if the their was a new coaster it should be like BIG THUNDER X100, only without any loops. I do not like loops. Hope you liked your visit tasha.
Originally Posted By EighthDwarf "Anything "really wicked" though .. is going to require a huge footprint in order to fit. If it's something on an actual track speeding up to 40+MPH .. it's going to take up a heck of a lot of space! We would probably have to loose 2 or 3 attractions to fit one "wicked, scary" thrill ride. And I don't want to see that happen" I would be willing to sacrifice Autopia for just about anything else. And it occupies enough space to host a major attraction, whether it be of the tasha-knock-your-socks-off-wicked or davewasbaloo-totally-immersive-family-friendly-no-cartoon variety.
Originally Posted By oc_dean With the Submarine Voyage directly underneath the Autopia ... I don't think designers want to get near that idea within a 100 foot pole!
Originally Posted By pitapan16 Disney's charm is in it's theming and ambiance." I agree completely. While I personally enjoy a good thrill, I would hope that Disney continue's doing what most always have done since day one. That is family attractions, lands and parks that focus around extensive themeing and attention to detail to create the enviroments to tell an exciting story.
Originally Posted By tasha23 i think if they were to put in a new coaster it should be in Dca. I agree dizkid it should be like Btmr but 100 times better. They need a Btmr or matterhorn in Dca. I liked screaming but i was missing all the affects that spacemountain or the other coasters have to off. They need the effects plus to blow our socks off.
Originally Posted By Mickeymouseclub This is a good subject. I think we all are waiting for the VILLAIN PARK. It is such a good idea,theme for Disney.Why worry about the economy...DL addicts need more speed,we love thrills scary and fun.I still believe we will see this at WDW....Hello Disney= Villains= Money
