Originally Posted By bobbelee9 Last trip I was sitting next to my SIL, and I kept sneaking a peak his face to see how long it took him to realize it was a plant. Fun, like going into the HM with a first timer. I love watching people's reactions. Since usually I only go to WDW every 2-3 years, even though I know what's next, I still enjoy stuff like Indy. Maybe if I saw it 2-3 times a year, then I'd find it stale.
Originally Posted By leobloom I hadn't seen it in probably 4 or 5 years, and I thought it was stale. But then again, I first saw it in 1989. I can't think of many shows that wouldn't need to be updated after 20 years.
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 ^^leo, thinking like that will never get you a position as a WDW exec. Sorry.
Originally Posted By CarolinaDisneyDad I still like Indy stunt show. I wouldn't mind updating it but I don't know how they could do it and not lose the basic premise of the show. I am afraid they would redo it and try to save money and we would be left with a show that has been cut to the bone. So in light of that thinking I'll just keep the show I know I like rather then trust Disney to do a first class redo at this point. As for the backlot, It has so much potential, that one I say redo. I think it could be made a great attraction without having to lay out tons of cash. Since it isn't a working backlot anymore just make it a show. Simply tour through various sets where things are occuring on each set to entertain us.
Originally Posted By bobbelee9 In the Wonderful World of Make Believe, couldn't they just make believe it's a working backlot?
Originally Posted By jmuboy There is plenty of room and plenty of great films that the Backlot Tour could highlight. Go the route of the Universal Hollywood tram tour and add soundstages the tram goes through and the tram actually rides through the film sets. Why not add a live action Pirates of the Caribbean or National Treasure scene? Either could work great. As a quick side note, Indy and LMA are both stunt shows but attempt to show 2 very different aspects of film making. I think both can exist. However, after 20 year the Indy show could certainly use a refresh. The basics are great. Just an updated plot and fresh lines and better technology (equalling a bigger wow factor) is all this show really needs.
Originally Posted By DlandDug >>Since it isn't a working backlot anymore...<< Was it ever, really? I have photos of one of the residential houses all "dressed" and "camera ready" with a Panavision camera and craft service truck standing by. The tour guides would exclaim, "Oh, here's part of the backlot ready for filming! The crew must be on a break." Funny thing, though-- it was like that for months. Then I found out the Panavision camera was an empty case, the craft service truck a dummy, and there was nothing filming...
