Originally Posted By TDLFAN >>It's also interesting that I noticed the things that were different between HM at WDW and TDL the most: I've been on the DL version 100+ times and know it very well. Since WDW and TDL are to me the "other" version, and since this was the first time I've been on WDW's in 5 years despite having been to TDR 7 times during that same period, I guess I have TDR's version burned into my head as the alternate version. In the library scene, I thought "Hey, where's the walking book and book on the table that turns its own pages?" Also, where is the "Dead End" sign just before the unload platform?<< You forgot the stretching portrait in the hallway. But TDL's HM does not have the hidden Mickey in the phantom's hand inside the grave behind you as you enter the mausoleum, where the three hitch hiking ghosts are stand at.
Originally Posted By TDLFAN Forgot to add that we have never had the "Prepare to exit to the living World" sign at WDW... EVER!!
Originally Posted By SuperDry Also, there's the door in the hallway of doors that has smoke coming out the top.
Originally Posted By WolvesTwilight I think its due to refurb scheduling that Mansion is going down in the summer. CMs have known about it for awhile, and we all talked about. I think they want to take down a higher volume ride down during the slower season, such as Jungle or Space, but that's just what I hear, I'm not in matienence or refurb scheduling. =)
Originally Posted By SuperDry I just had to go on it again last night to convince myself that last weekend's experience wasn't a one-off. It wasn't. The sound in the graveyard scene was just as bad as last week, and the mood was totally changed as a result. But, I did have a delightful experience with the CM that loaded us into the stretching room. One thing she said made me laugh: She was going through her bit about everyone moving to the dead center of the room, and another guest piped in with some "clever" comment. The CM said dryly "I don't need any help, sir." But then she said what I think is the most delightful thing I've ever heard a CM say in the stretching room: "BE QUIET!" The talking did go down by about half, and it was then possible to actually hear the ghost host give the narration - imagine that?
Originally Posted By DLFAN1979 ""But then she said what I think is the most delightful thing I've ever heard a CM say in the stretching room: "BE QUIET!""" There is NO job at WDW like being a Butler and NO expereince like guests witnessing it. I LOVE LOVE when they dont "get it", that yes i can be a , well, you know..... I dont know how many complaints ive gotten, lol.
Originally Posted By OctTrance31 Due to lack of budget, the dump giftshop from the ride has been cancelled. ALL the current HM merchandise is clearanced except for the DOOM BUGGIE auto plate and the skeleton key chain. The refurb is only to replace sound and lighting.
Originally Posted By SuperDry <<< The refurb is only to replace sound and lighting. >>> That will help immensely. Imagine being able to actually see the effects and hear the music instead of having to rely on memory of what things are supposed to look like and sound like?
Originally Posted By TDLFAN >>^^^ Nice first and only post.<< Hahaha! Gotta love it when those lurking execs can't contain themselves and spill the beans.
Originally Posted By SuperDry <<< Imagine being able to actually see the effects and hear the music instead of having to rely on memory of what things are supposed to look like and sound like? >>> I actually had a better rendition of Grim Grinning Ghosts on the in-room wakeup call loop than in the attraction itself. My wake-up call was timed just right, such that the beginning of GGG was playing just as I answered the phone. I almost hung up, but then put it on speaker so that I could hear the song that I was unable to hear on the ride itself. How sad is that? (and yes, I do realize it's sad in more than one way )
Originally Posted By TALL Disney Guy <I almost hung up, but then put it on speaker so that I could hear the song that I was unable to hear on the ride itself. How sad is that? (and yes, I do realize it's sad in more than one way )> LOL!
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 ^^I'm not TDLFAN (much better looking with a nicer personality too!) but since he is away I'll answer ... yes, it has a dungeon and even has a GREAT big, live dragon!
Originally Posted By danyoung Y'know, we're all so well informed with this Internet thing, knowing well in advance when attractions are going to go down or come back up. Any other old timers like me remember the olden days of Disneyland, where the only place you could find out what attractions were down was the sign inside the ticket booths at the front gate of DL? You'd anxiously run up there after your long walk from your parked car, hoping hoping hoping that your favorites were open. Then you'd find out that Pirates and the Matterhorn and the HM were ALL DOWN that day, and it just about put your trip into a tailspin! I much prefer the current way, and knowing up front what I'll get to see and what I'll have to miss till next time.
Originally Posted By SuperDry ^^^ Yes, I remember that very well! When I was a kid, we went for one day a year, so it was another year if a favorite attraction was closed. But somehow, we made it through life.
Originally Posted By gaston lives I remember those days, too. The kids of today are spoiled, and thye just don't quite get how blessed they are.
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 ^^Don't blame the kids. The mommies and daddies and aunts and uncles and grammas and grampas are all just as selfish ... and what's worse is they're the ones who set the example. BOO-HOO!!! The Haunted Mansion is closed, so your trip is ruined!!! BOO_HOO!!!!!
Originally Posted By dresswhites i agree. for me it was fun to go to disneyland anc be suprised by what was closed. on the trip there i would always wonder which attrion if any would be closed. now many of us know months in advance what is closed and what isn't. also it is amazing to me when people get mad when an attraction is closed. they act like there are not several other attractions available. plus it give you incentive to go back and catch it the next time.
