Originally Posted By Disneybrad It gets so fustrating, knowing what is going on and not being able to talk about it.
Originally Posted By ssWEDguy >> It gets so fustrating, knowing what is going on and not being able to talk about it. << The part I don't get is that if there is something going on at Living Seas that's going to be cool, why isn't it being officially promoted in advance? "Look what's coming to Epcot!" You know -- beating the drums to get people all excited. It's a marketing thing. Surprises about the actual details are usually held back for when it's open and they actually get there. But no info at all is a little like if they were to secretly install a new country at Epcot's World Showcase and not say anything at all about it until opening day.
Originally Posted By LuvDatDisney It's safe to say that when the Living Seas finally reopens, you'll ride a slightly longer version of the sea-cabs (rethemed to look more whimsical than the bland old cabs) with some of the effects of the new Nemo sub ride at DL incorporated. They likely haven't announced it officially, even as work is going on, because they are debating when to open with Epcot's 25th Anniversary coming in 2007.
Originally Posted By Disneybrad We are assuming it will get annouced durring the press events at the everest opening
Originally Posted By figgy999 Let's hope so Brad. Its getting tiring to have to feign ignorance when you are Pavilion Greeter. Its as much fun as having to answer why they can't take the hydrolaters to the bottom levels anymore. Benji
Originally Posted By ssWEDguy >> We are assuming it will get annouced durring the press events at the everest opening << But Everest's opening is still April, 2006? Months from now!
Originally Posted By Ash Is Crazy 4 WDW They better get a ride back, if they dont I will cry. I always used to love the Living Seas. The fact that they aren't using the hydrolators or the movie is just sad. That totally takes out the whole point of the darn attraction. They better do something quick, I would hate to see Disney lose the Living Seas. We should all raise money and sponsor it ourselves! LOL!
Originally Posted By Fe Maiden ^^^I'll be there the first week of May so I'm sure I'll be making a substantial contribution, to say the least.
Originally Posted By leemac The Living Seas will reopen in October. They are on schedule at present. Lee
Originally Posted By LadyandtheTramp DVC_Dad said: "I am sure they know all about people wanting the ride portion back but without a sponsor, it probably just wasn't cost effective." From the Disney earnings release in November, 2005: Parks and Resorts revenues for the year increased 16% to $9.0 billion and segment operating income increased from $1.1 billion to $1.2 billion." They couldn't afford to redo the cabs and put them back into service without a sponsor? Let's reassess our perspective on this - I think I can do a lot of things with $1.2 billion.
Originally Posted By Labuda "The Living Seas will reopen in October. They are on schedule at present." Oh, goodie! I'm glad Eric won't have to miss it two trips in a row! So, you'll be there right after US Thanksgiving, right, Lee? I may be able to get my Mama to join us on the land portion of the trip.
Originally Posted By Disneybrad "They couldn't afford to redo the cabs and put them back into service without a sponsor?" Disney has to play it very carefull with the Sponsorless Attractions at Epcot. If the sponsors see them spending alot of money on attration who's sonsors left, then they will question why they have to pay.
Originally Posted By Disneybrad Figgy999, I wonder if they belive us now even without a firm annoucment, based on the Pixar deal.
Originally Posted By tonyanton Re: Post #32...a very interesting point. I had never thought of that before. This makes particular sense at Epcot.
Originally Posted By danyoung >The fact that they aren't using the hydrolators or the movie is just sad. That totally takes out the whole point of the darn attraction.< It really felt odd to just walk in a few weeks ago. I mean, I know that I'm not really going down in the hydrolators. But the ilusion is really powerful. Sitting and watching the movie totally sets the stage for the upcoming action. While you're in the pavilion you feel like you're down under the sea. But that entire illusion is gone under the current setup. You're just walking in and looking at a nice aquarium. I know it's only temporary, but I sure can't wait to get some show value back in there.
Originally Posted By leemac <<So, you'll be there right after US Thanksgiving, right, Lee? >> Maybe. Epcot is targeting a grand opening for January 2007 for some reason. No idea why. Previews should be underway in October. It is a neat little ride.
Originally Posted By CMDad <<If the sponsors see them spending a lot of money on attration whose sponsors left, then they will question why they have to pay.>> Believe me, the sponsors are not paying for the ride exactly - in their own minds they are paying for one thing only - EXPOSURE. Of course they want their sponsored attraction to be one that will draw - or else they won't get EXPOSURE.
