Originally Posted By Doobie This topic is for Discussion of <a href="http://www.LaughingPlace.com/Lotion-View.asp?ID=389" target="_blank">LP Lotion: Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Cab</a>
Originally Posted By Rebekah I didn't want to like this. I was disappointed when I heard that El Rio was getting a character overlay but I have to say I enjoyed it. A little girl about 8 or 9 years old in the row behind me asked her parents if they could ride again. And with the holiday crowds we probably waited about 15 - 20 in the queue. Its become a travelogue through Mexico with Panchito and Jose as well as Donald as a type of guide. We experience Mexico by watching their experiences during their adventure. The screens are incredibly crisp with vibrant colors that don't really show up well in the stills and I felt the balance of the previous content and the new additions fit together well. I was disappointed that in the finale room the flat city skyline was still there. I was hoping that it might have received an upgrade but on the flip side the street hawkers are not there. I was happy to see the cliff divers are still there and the opening sequence as we float alongside the pyramid is largely unchanged. Obviously the song Three Caballeros is heard in the attraction and while I enjoyed that ... I miss the peppy little tune that I would find myself mindless humming after my river ride through time. Rebekah.
Originally Posted By ChampDisney I am so glad that after 25 years El Rio Del Tiempo was exciting to me again. Now that its the Gran Fiesta Tour & it includes characters Donald, Jose, & Panchito so you know the attraction is really good now.
Originally Posted By vbdad55 I also was not thrilled when I heard this, but the old show had become just that -- old. Now watching the video it will appear more to kids ( and Donald fans like me ) - but at least it will be bright and cheery. I watched twice - are the cliff diving shots new ( I hope so) or the old ones ?
Originally Posted By dl1956 Rebekah, from the video, the attraction appears to be alot of fun. It also seems like it would be a natural fit in California Adventure. Based on the size and layout of the ride, could you comment on whether it could possibly be fitted in anywhere in DCA?
Originally Posted By FerretAfros I'm sure that the layout could be reconfigured, but the general impression that I've always gotten on that ride is that they did a lot with not much space. The projections add a lot of depth to what would otherwise be fairly small show scenes. Just looking at the building on Google Earth, it looks like it's about 160 feet wide, and about 335 feet deep, but divided up so it looks like the ride area may be closer to only 160 feel deep. Either way, that's a fairly small footprint (for a reference, the big turn on Screamin' near the station is also about 160 feet across), so I'm sure it could fit. I would suggest that they change the theme from generic Mexico to what California looked like when it was part of Mexico, but it could work. I'd be a little more concerned about how the audience would feel about it, but I think it would fit in really well, and would totally add to the park.
Originally Posted By Elderp Donde esta Nemo, uh I mean, donde esta Donald? Lots of Mexico City footage. I hope this ride not only does well but it sends lots of people to Mexico City. Oh, and by the way if your looking to go to Mexico City I know a really good travel agent. I've known him so long I've know him since the day I was born!! Did I mention my Dad owns a Travel Company in Mexico City??
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 I will reserve final judgment until riding, but I am quite disappointed they have eliminated the fog in the entry tunnel and removed the Mayan figure hologram at the start, both expensive effects.
Originally Posted By Jim in Merced CA <they have eliminated the fog in the entry tunnel and removed the Mayan figure hologram at the start, both expensive effects.> THAT'S what I was thinking of. I thought the Mayan figure was an Audio Animatronic.
Originally Posted By mstaft Yeah, the fog, the Mayan god, and the dances always gave this attraction a sense of mystery that I really enjoyed. Most of all, I'll miss the song. Anyone have a good MP3 of it?
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 <<THAT'S what I was thinking of. I thought the Mayan figure was an Audio Animatronic.>> I'm pretty certain that it's a static figure with a holographic projection onto it. It was very cutting edge in 1982 and still kewl today. I knew they'd remove it.
Originally Posted By jmuboy Spirit is right, it was a projection on a static figure, much like the talking Whoppie Goldberg statue in DCA's Golden Dreams. I really was not expecting much from this (I was thinking it would end up like Stitch). But this rehab turned out well. AA's at the end would have been better, but the antics of the film would never have translated as well to AA. And yes, the kitchy market scene is gone but the cliff divers and many of those old scenes were either saved and dressed up....or the spirit of the former films were saved. Overall, I'm very happy. I think this ride will get great word of mouth and a lot more riders in the years to come. Now if we can only get that darn Canada film updated.
Originally Posted By Disneymom443 I think that it is sad that they don't protray the history of Mexico, but it is more colorful and the kids will like it more. On the pos side it does look fun.
Originally Posted By smctopia ^No. It's a re-do of a ride called El Rio del Tiempo. The old ride is on YouTube if you want to see it. Visit Walt Dated World <a href="http://waltdatedworld.bravepages.com" target="_blank">http://waltdatedworld.bravepag es.com</a>
Originally Posted By Doobie We have pics and video of the original here: <a href="http://laughingplace.com/lotion-view-349.asp" target="_blank">http://laughingplace.com/lotio n-view-349.asp</a> Doobie.
Originally Posted By SIR at X-S Tech The mayan figure had a projection on it, but not a hologram. The only hologram I'm aware of in any disney park is Lampwick's mirror reflection in Pinocchio's Daring Journey. Besides all those ghosts in the Mansion that is
