Originally Posted By LadyandtheTramp Looking at the patent drawings, this ride seems to be essentially crack-the-whip along a meandering course. I like the fact that it is not just oblong, but the ride itself shouldn't cost anywhere near $100M. I'm going to guess that a lot of the expense went into the R&D to enable the left-right whipping action, and the theming. And don't necessarily believe that because technology gets used in one ride that it will show up elsewhere - anyone see the Pooh (Japan) technology being used outside TDL?
Originally Posted By Kar2oonMan Maybe because it's not my money, $100 million for something that is likely to be there for the next 30 years doesn't seem all that outrageous to me. Also, I have no idea what is a 'reasonable' price tag for a custom-built attraction, especially one involving construction working around the confines of a fully-operating park. If this were a simple Tilt-a-Whirl, okay, that's pretty easy to get a price tag on. But something original, custom designed and highly themed? What should the price be? What can you compare it with to find out of $100 million is too much?
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt "And don't necessarily believe that because technology gets used in one ride that it will show up elsewhere - anyone see the Pooh (Japan) technology being used outside TDL?" I thought I heard that it is being used in HKDL's Mystic Manor, but I could be wrong.
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 $100 million just sounds like an absurd amount of capital for an attraction like this ... I sure wish the poster 'whylightbulb' from MAGIC were here as he is quite good at 'splaining how WDI's bloated structure causes costs like this ... and Leemac always is 'in the know' about things like this when he isn't in some far off place like Singapore or NYC. But generally if WDI spends $100 on something, someone else could do it better for $35 these days. ~GFC~
Originally Posted By ReelJustice <<Maybe because it's not my money, $100 million for something that is likely to be there for the next 30 years doesn't seem all that outrageous to me>> It's just not smart. It's like giving a $100 million contract to a kicker in the NFL. Sure, he'll be with you for a long time and maybe win a few games, but it's not smart, affordable, or sustainable. You are overpaying for no reason.
Originally Posted By Kar2oonMan >>You are overpaying for no reason.<< So what would be a reasonable amount to spend on this attraction? $1 million? $10 million? What is the ROI on an attraction such as this?
Originally Posted By Kar2oonMan I mean, most people thought Disney spent too little on DCA. "Built on the cheap" was the common refrain. Now, they're spending too much, according to some here. World Of Color seems to be a big hit. Did they spend too much? Too little? Just right?
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo I think there are fair comparative out there - MACK and Efteling have a lot of high quality custom builds that are no where near that price. Remember that is the same cost as TOT pretty much...
Originally Posted By ReelJustice <<So what would be a reasonable amount to spend on this attraction? $1 million? $10 million? What is the ROI on an attraction such as this?>> Well, if you go by Spirit's ratio, 100:35, it would cost $35 million if built by sensible folks. To put things in perspective. The entire Wizarding World of Harry Potter project reportedly cost $265 million. Carsland is costing around $400 million and climbing. Forbidden Journey cost around $100 million. The underwhelming yet decent Mermaid darkride allegedly cost the same. Mission Space cost $100 million. Just because you have the money, it will be there for a while, and people will ride it doesn't mean you give WDI a blank check. It doesn't make sense. Sure, they built DCA on the cheap, but they also didn't have a sound concept either. Throwing money at a project for the sake of throwing money is folly. In the end, DCA, DL and WDW will all hurt from this "investment" because it wasn't done smartly. Overspending on a minor Carsland filler attraction means less money for something new at any domestic park.
Originally Posted By Lee hisownself Perspective: $100mil will just about buy you a Forbidden Journey. ~GFC~
Originally Posted By HokieSkipper <<$100mil will just about buy you a Forbidden Journey.>> It's amazing what companies and creative people can do on a budget when they know how to spend money wisely.
Originally Posted By ChiMike >>It's amazing what companies and creative people can do on a budget when they know how to spend money wisely.<< Amen. I try to beat that drum all the time.
Originally Posted By skinnerbox <<I thought I heard that it is being used in HKDL's Mystic Manor, but I could be wrong.>> That was the original plan, until accountaneers slashed the budget.
Originally Posted By ReelJustice >>Mission Space cost $100 million<< <<Try $200>> ah, I was wondering if I had that right.
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer >>>Perspective: $100mil will just about buy you a Forbidden Journey. ~GFC~<<< So, unless it's BETTER than FJ, it shouldn't cost that much. And what's better than FJ..?
Originally Posted By HokieSkipper <<And what's better than FJ..?>> Nothing. But Spider-man and Indy are on the same level, I'd say.
Originally Posted By HokieSkipper <<I'm sure there's a few rides in TDS, too. >> Sure...the Indy Clone. Haha
