Originally Posted By ChiMike Hey Kevin: Just to give you a heads up, the sub you saw is not just some prop, it is actually the outer fiberglass hull of one of the original fleet. It was sliced out horizontal and they stopped short of the dorsal fin. Originally it would be found at the water effects tank at MGM, then later backstage EPCOT and for special events. Looking at your picture, I agree, it looks really bad, a number of original exterior features look to have been removed or damaged. However this hull hasn't seen many kind years. Exposed to the lagoon when the attraction went SBNO, later the elements at MGM and god knows whatever else. It could use some TLC. --- Otherwise, I find it ironic that they continue to play up history, that they want no part of, at events to capture fanboy funds. Says a lot that there wasn't a facade for MILF or a ride vehicle from DinoRama. I'm sure the Auto Stunt show pins weren't flying off the tables. Honest to God, I was planning on attending October 1st for nostalgia's sake. About three months ago I made the choice not to, I don't think I will regret it.
Originally Posted By DDMAN26 <<I was planning on attending October 1st for nostalgia's sake>> If there is something I will criticize WDW for is that there seems to be very little in the way of celebrating the 40th anniversary.
Originally Posted By TP2000 But, there are "surprises" planned for October 1st! There will be a "character flood", and CM's will wear buttons, and they'll pass out free cupcakes, and a puffy yet perky Ambassador will get up and read a revisionist history script about the MAGIC. Surprises!
Originally Posted By leobloom ^^Hysterical. "Surprises" (cupcakes and buttons) "Character flood" (that sounds wrong) Much ado about nothing. Much like this board has been lately.
Originally Posted By TDLFAN >>>If there is something I will criticize WDW for is that there seems to be very little in the way of celebrating the 40th anniversary.<<< Seems to be very little?? More like there is NOTHING done in regards to the 40th. Reason why TDS and HKDL are the two parks to visit since they both have bonafide anniversary celebrations going for real.
Originally Posted By PotNoodle I thought at the very least there might a new parade. But that is folly on my part.
Originally Posted By DlandDug Forty schmorty. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Co8XqZaGPJM" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v...XqZaGPJM</a>
Originally Posted By TP2000 Hilarious! I loved it at about the five minute mark in that video where it just went totally random and slightly bizarre. Indiana Jones sliding down Tinkerbells wire over the Castle, which would so obviously lead right into Randy Travis singing Happy Birthday while he stands on top of the Matterhorn. Duh. But the point is made... unless they pull something big out of thin air here in the next two weeks, WDW is about to royally mess up their 40th birthday.
Originally Posted By HokieSkipper The fact that Disneyland got Indiana Jones for their 40th is obnoxiously awesome. And before someone says WDW got LMA, Soarin', and Everest for DL's 50th, I'd trade all of them for Indy in a heart beat.
Originally Posted By DlandDug Disneyland's 40th started out as "40 Years of Character" and then was changed to "40 Years of Adventure" when they realized they had a major attraction opening. More collateral here (from my collection): <a href="http://s325.photobucket.com/albums/k375/newdug/Disneyland%20is%2040/" target="_blank">http://s325.photobucket.com/al...is%2040/</a>
Originally Posted By leobloom I remember I had a set of four posters that had all the 40th anniversary trading cards. Also didn't know about the 40 Years of Characters/Adventure story. Interesting.
Originally Posted By DlandDug It is partially a guess. I found in my collection a 1995 calendar with a small logo reading "40 Years of Character." It was prepared long before the year began, leading me to believe that this was the original promotion.
Originally Posted By tashajilek Thanks for sharing that Doug! I remember being there 1995, it was a great year for DL.
Originally Posted By Bolna <<I thought at the very least there might a new parade. But that is folly on my part.>> PotNoodle, I kept hoping for something like that as well for way too long... Or a new fireworks show??
Originally Posted By ChiMike I also was there. My only favorite mile long line experience. That year at DL was probably the zeinith of my disney guest experience
Originally Posted By leobloom ^^I almost posted something identical, Mike. The 40th was my family's first trip to DL, and it turned out to be what was probably my favorite Disney vacation.
