New Drop Sequence for ToT for SUMMER NIGHTASTIC

Originally Posted By magic0214

So, whatcha think?

What is so summery about a new drop sequence? I mean the lighting might be cool, but WOW lets drop one more time than normal and make it a reason to travel to Disney World!

I was hoping for a new Dragon at DHS Fantasmic, even the Pixie Hollow night show thing-a-ma-jig.

We will see when it comes...let's pray it is amazing...

 

Originally Posted By dshyates

I know that a more random, random drop sequence will entice me to drive the 6 miles to DHS! I can't wait!!!!! I'll report back with the major more randomness of the random drop sequence. And I am seriously stoked for the return of a 37 year old parade. That should kick the MK up to close to 1977 standards. Well, except for the stale omnipresant princess merchendise in EVERY store and the loss of the skyway, 20K Leagues, a middle eastern spinner in Polynesia, and the toon invsion of Tomorrowland.

 

Originally Posted By FerretAfros

I'm a little confused on what will be so great about the new drop sequence. The current one is random, so there's always some surprises, yet it's not completely random as there are always several really good drops in it. If they randomize it more, there's a chance that you could end up with a series of 12 drops that only go down 5' at a time, and that's your ride. It sounds like they might be taking out the randomization of the ride, which is a shame, since that was always a favorite part of mine.

When are we going to get a new drop sequence in DCA, where we've had the same one since TOT opened in 04?

 

Originally Posted By leobloom

I like the randomizer as it works now. I know my favorite drop sequence because it goes to the bottom and shows the ghostly figures beckoning to you. Some of the other drop sequences don't include that. It would be nice if they added some more effects to the drop shaft. I seem to remember reading once that there was supposed to be an effect overhead in the drop tower that would have made it look like the elevator cables were breaking. Adding something like that would be a nice upgrade to the experience.

 

Originally Posted By oc_dean

Nice how WDW management has managed to do so little .. yet con some people into thinking you're getting so much.

Business as usual.

 

Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer

I think they'll be making the drops different and perhaps be giving a Mansion Like refurb to the front of the ride.

 

Originally Posted By Spirit of 74

<<Nice how WDW management has managed to do so little .. yet con some people into thinking you're getting so much.

Business as usual.>>

Not just TDO ... look at the magic George K has brought to TDA and I don't mean his singing voice!

The 55th anniversary has seemingly been reduced to merchandise at DL and the redressed Orange Stinger swing ride and the new (and likely spectacular) WoC at DCA ... all the while he and his ops team have been regularly closing DL and DCA hours early due to low guest counts while lying and blaming it on the rain.

 

Originally Posted By disney pete

I think the present random drop sequence is fine,a few more effects may enhance tht TOT,do they need to close the ride for upgrades or can it be done overnight ?

 

Originally Posted By FerretAfros

I would assume that they could do most of it overnight, as it should just be programming that will need some testing before it gets used with guests. Depending on what other effects are added (like the ghosts, which scared the you-know-what out of me the first time I saw them), they may need to close it for a day or two to install it, but it shouldn't need a major refurb for these upgrades.

 

Originally Posted By irishfan

>>they may need to close it for a day or two to install it, but it shouldn't need a major refurb for these upgrades.<<

In the past when they are refurbing Tower, they generally just close one shaft down at a time, this way the attraction can stay open.

 

Originally Posted By Mr X

***I would assume that they could do most of it overnight, as it should just be programming that will need some testing before it gets used with guests***

Considering the recent Toyota fiasco which amounts to software glitches that will kill you dead, I'm not so sure I'm comfortable with overnight programming thanks very much.