Originally Posted By dshyates They are rewiring the entire wheel with computer controled which not only should take care of the burned out bulb problem but will also have a better light show.
Originally Posted By SafariRob I like the Mickey head idea. Very nostalgic-looking. I don't get what all the fuss is about. It's MICKEY! "It all started with a mouse." ;-) I really like the Sun Wheel and I am glad that it seems to be in DCA's long-term plans. It is one of the few rides at DCA that my entire family can enjoy together.
Originally Posted By SafariRob By the way, I think a nice soundtrack would really compliment the ride.
Originally Posted By disneywatcher >> They are rewiring the entire wheel with computer controled which not only should take care of the burned out bulb problem but will also have a better light show. << Why would the wiring, or, more importantly, a computer affect the durability of a filament in a light bulb? Perhaps you meant the planners are going to attach a different type of light to the wheel? And if Paradise Pier is going to be Victorianized -- personally, I'd just as soon see the entire area eliminated -- I'd think a more simple (yet, admittedly duller) format of white bulbs outlining the edges of the ferris wheel (similar to what's done with the buildings on Disneyland's Main Street) would be more in keeping with an old-time theme.
Originally Posted By EighthDwarf "I like the Mickey head idea. Very nostalgic-looking. I don't get what all the fuss is about. It's MICKEY! "It all started with a mouse." ;-)" It's like putting a huge picture of Jesus' face on the facade of St. Peters. The magic of Disney is that they are (or were in this case) usually subtle (i.e. hidden mickeys).
Originally Posted By dshyates DW, thry are going to be using LED lights that won't burn out as easily.
Originally Posted By Brown Monkey >>The one thing that's stood out to me about the Sun Wheel from Day One is how amazingly tacky the queue area was and is. DisCo planners didn't even bother to conceal a piece of equipment sitting in full view of people in line for the ride, truly the essence of "Six Flags Over Anaheim."<< From the looks of the concept art, this eyesore is going to be addressed as well. You can see two Victorian style structures that will be going in on each side of the wheel. I agree that the Sun Wheel's current queue would have to be one of the ugliest I have ever seen. So depressing to walk through it, especially since it's such a SLOW moving queue. THey should have put in an aquarium all around to make you feel that you are underwater. Or even to have blue neon lighting to outline the concrete water effect would have been far superior than what is there now! I'm glad they will be adressing this, if true.
