Originally Posted By HokieSkipper <<Side note: Cars is the only theme without an attraction once the resort opens. >> Not for long, if my gut is right.
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer >>> They haven't made any final decisions on the Pixie part yet.<<< It'll be nice, but significant? Maybe. Depends on how the tech is used. >I'd call TLM and BoG significant. Just not significant enough for what the park needs. It's a step in the right direction, but it's still just a step, not the full make over the park needs.<< agreed. If TLM ends up being a true E instead of the D we are predicting, it might be something big.
Originally Posted By HokieSkipper <<agreed. If TLM ends up being a true E instead of the D we are predicting, it might be something big.>> Well, it won't be an E. I'm sure of that. But it doesn't decrease its significance. The park really needed another people-eating omni, and it's getting one.
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer >>> Not for long, if my gut is right. <<< Really? Word is is that they want to keep is exclusive to DCA so it has a draw for attendance.
Originally Posted By yamabuki <<Side note: Cars is the only theme without an attraction once the resort opens. >> >>Not for long, if my gut is right.<< <a href="http://www.dlrpmagic.com/guidebook/walt-disney-studios-park/toon-studio/cars-quatre-roues-rallye/images_gallery_03.jpg" target="_blank">http://www.dlrpmagic.com/guide...y_03.jpg</a>
Originally Posted By HokieSkipper <<Really? Word is is that they want to keep is exclusive to DCA so it has a draw for attendance.>> For how long though? 5 years? That puts it at 2017 when DHS gets it, and if the brand is still strong then it'll happen. And if not RSRs, I wouldn't be suprised to see the Luigi ride and the Mater ride to come.
Originally Posted By WDWFigment Woah, do you guys really think TLM will really be only a D? This is the first time I've read that. Based on everything I saw, I figured it'd easily be an E. If it turns out to be a D-level attraction, I think I will be quite underwhelmed by the FLE.
Originally Posted By HokieSkipper ^^The only place I've seen it called an E is by the PR people. I've gathered the length to be about 5-6 minutes, not the 10+ I would say is needed for an omni to be an E-ticket. And Lee over at Magic has said many a time that his insiders have said WDI never considered it to be an E. Still it's a ride that's needed in the park.
Originally Posted By mousermerf <<<Woah, do you guys really think TLM will really be only a D? This is the first time I've read that.>>> The air is clearer in these parts and you can see farther then other places.. all the smog from blowing smoke up people's butts 24-7 really takes its toll.
Originally Posted By WDWFigment 5-6 minutes?!?! Sadly, I haven't followed the FLE stuff much since a separate board was made over there for it. I typically only frequent a few of the sub-forums, and that isn't one of them, so I guess I'm out of the loop. I was expecting something "Haunted Mansion" in length, effects, and scope. Don't know why, but that's what I was expecting...
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo >>>Don't know why, but that's what I was expecting...<<< Because that is what Disney USED to deliver and conditioned us to expect. But that is history. Welcome to the new Disney - synergy all the time for the lowest investment and least risk.
Originally Posted By HokieSkipper << I was expecting something "Haunted Mansion" in length, effects, and scope. Don't know why, but that's what I was expecting...>> That's what a lot of people are expecting. That's what I expected until the D started floating around, which was basically confirmed by Lee. It's disappointing, but still the ride will be a good one, so don't get too down on it. The 5/6 minutes was an estimate by me, just comparing the track layout to HM. I could be wrong.
Originally Posted By yamabuki anyone worried about how similar the ride experience will be compared to Nemo at the Living Seas. Both rides feature clammobiles and take place under the sea..
Originally Posted By HokieSkipper <<anyone worried about how similar the ride experience will be compared to Nemo at the Living Seas. Both rides feature clammobiles and take place under the sea..>> I doubt it.
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer >> For how long though? 5 years? That puts it at 2017 when DHS gets it, and if the brand is still strong then it'll happen. And if not RSRs, I wouldn't be suprised to see the Luigi ride and the Mater ride to come.<<< I doubt it. They'll keep it there. >>>> 5-6 minutes?!?! Sadly, I haven't followed the FLE stuff much since a separate board was made over there for it. I typically only frequent a few of the sub-forums, and that isn't one of them, so I guess I'm out of the loop. I was expecting something "Haunted Mansion" in length, effects, and scope. Don't know why, but that's what I was expecting...<<< What I'm expecting, too. However, sources have said it might be shorter. I don't know, though, it might come out for the best.
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer >>>But that is history. Welcome to the new Disney - synergy all the time for the lowest investment and least risk.<<< Well said, fellow Doom and Gloomer!
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer >>>The 5/6 minutes was an estimate by me, just comparing the track layout to HM. I could be wrong.<<< I'm thinking it might be a tad longer, but not as long as HM. Maybe 10 mins. I hope.
Originally Posted By Sport Goofy << Also - they don't count resorts toward parks infrastructure budget unless it's something that modifies the park akin to International Gateway. A major overall loss from the company may stifle new building across the board, but new resorts don't take money from the parks. >> This is the most bizarre statement I've read in a while and shows a complete lack of understanding on how the Walt Disney Company expenses things. I suggest you read the finanical section of Disney's annual reports and also educate yourself on how Disney accounts for capital expenditures and free cash flow.
Originally Posted By HokieSkipper <<I'm thinking it might be a tad longer, but not as long as HM. Maybe 10 mins. I hope. >> HM is 10 minutes long. I don't think there's anyway TLM gets that long. The show building looks like it's going to be half the size of HM. Unless it's a reallly slow omni, there's no way it'll be 10 minutes.
