Originally Posted By leobloom Mine-car riding dalmations who are jealous they don't have their own dark ride.
Originally Posted By vbdad55 when I think mine car- I think BTMRR -- obviously this is a lot smaller scale than that... so it's not an omnimover type ride- definitely coaster -
Originally Posted By Fe Maiden I think of BTMRR as a coaster more than a mine car ride since the ride vehicle is so long. The best example of a fun mine car ride was the Golden Nugget on Hunt's Pier in Wildwood, NJ. There were only two cars attached which started off climbing to the top of the attraction where it traveled around giving views of the beach and boardwalk (much like Splash Mtn does with the MK) and then you'd enter the mine and that's when the fun really began. I always thought of it as a haunted house on wheels because many of the rooms and scenes were creepy. But there were a lot of twists and turns and hills as you made your way down through the mine to the exit. In one room you slowed down and traveled through an enormous painted drum that spun around you which gave the impression you were rolling upside down. What made this ride an absolute winner was that it was a "must do" whether you were 5 or 25. And it really had broad appeal. The coaster fans loved it (like myself) and it was perfect for those that were too scared for the traditional coasters. This would be such a slamdunk in FL it's not even funny. Here's a link to give you an idea. The Golden Nugget portion runs from about 3:45 to 5:00. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFPqxHDbA6k&feature=related" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v...=related</a>
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer >>>That's because the Imagineers had to promise SOMEWHERE for the Princesses to go! If they're not going to build Meet&Greet-land, then they have to put them somewhere to sell the photos and Princess items<<< They can do that without killing a ride, on MSUSA and temporarily. Ripping out a ride is a hellish idea. >>Whoa, whoa, whoa. The Quail-Tile Bathroom could become princessfied?! There's your major news story!<< If those change, I doubt I shall return to WDW.
Originally Posted By vbdad55 cool ride FE....when did the park come down ? What a shame, we had a great park here to until 1967..Riverview. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ot47vAN4HBY" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v...7vAN4HBY</a> I like the spinning tunnel in the mine ride
Originally Posted By Fe Maiden ^^^That may have been my favorite part aside from the awesome views of the boardwalk and Jersey shore. The original ride and pier closed around 1992. It may have hung on with new owners for a few more years but I don't think it was the same. As sad as it is, the Morey family which owns 3 of the other ride piers have poured millions into new attractions and upkeep, so even though I have fond memories, the current day boardwalk is pretty cool. Something for everyone and very family friendly.
Originally Posted By vbdad55 we got a warehouse district where Riverview used to be-- so I am envious
Originally Posted By MPierce >> we got a warehouse district where Riverview used to be-- so I am envious << It's hard to beat spending a Saturday at a Warehouse District!
Originally Posted By gurgitoy2 "No, if that ever makes it's way to Florida, the theme will be loosely coming with it." Would they really bother with doing that with both Big Thunder and Everest in two of their parks? A third (or fourth with the Dwarf train) "runaway mine train" coaster would be more than redundant. I guess the Dwarf mine train would be a little better, since it would be a kiddie coaster with theming. Not a thrill ride per-se like the other "bigger brothers".
Originally Posted By MPierce I'm really starting to wonder if this is sort of like all those inflatable tanks George Patton had over in Great Britain before the Normandy invasion.
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer >>>I was talking about Grizzly, but yea.<<< Same thing, from what I understand. Might be a bit more intense. >>I'm really starting to wonder if this is sort of like all those inflatable tanks George Patton had over in Great Britain before the Normandy invasion.<<< Come again?
Originally Posted By Manfried You know, it would actually be nice to see a real announcement from Disney about a new attraction or changes to what they announced last year. But I guess fanbois must speculate ad nauseum.
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer there was something official in the sentinel a few weeks ago, but yeah, would be nice.
Originally Posted By MPierce >>I'm really starting to wonder if this is sort of like all those inflatable tanks George Patton had over in Great Britain before the Normandy invasion.<<< >> Come again? << Patton was used as a decoy prior to the invasion of Normandy. They created a fake army around him to give the Germans the illusion that he would be leading the main thrust of the European invasion. I'm starting to feel this is just another made up rumor planted to draw attention away from anything that may or may not be happening. That's just my over the top conspiracy theory.
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer Oh, see, I know the basics of WWII, but I'm no expert in it. I remember what you are talking about, though. I'm great from 1607-1800, essentially. ;-) Passable from 1800-1914, though I know my Civil War pretty well. Agreed with your idea, too....but, do you think Disney knows we know?
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Mpierce, they were mainly plywood and there were many of them. Also a butcher who died of heartattack was put in a Uniform with fake plans of an attack from Italy and threw his body off the coast of Spain, knowing the Axis would get word. These and many such stories were very true, I have met some of the Brits that were a part of the deal, and was lectured by one of them (International History was one of my favourite classes in college). Check out the book the Man Who Never Was.
Originally Posted By MPierce >> Agreed with your idea, too....but, do you think Disney knows we know? << The Mouse knows everything.
