Originally Posted By Doobie This topic is for discussion of the November 22nd Fabulous Disney Babe Column at <a href="News-ID112530.asp" target="_blank">http://LaughingPlace.com/News-ID112530.asp</a>.
Originally Posted By dennis-in-ct Thanks for the insight Fab ... You only mentioned TIME RACERS for Project Gemini. Are you implying this one attraction is the only thing planned for Project Gemini? The storyline sounds wonderful. Any word on the budget for TIME RACERS? Forbidden Moutain sounds like a Big Thunder type of experience. When is the projected opening? Budget? Size? Thanks again for all your insight
Originally Posted By Brimo_Pitapan I think time racers sounds like a lot of fun. I can't see a track going in and out of spaceship earth, but I bet it will look so cool. Can anyone teel us more on Rockin roller coaster? Just curious because I wanna know what's in for us here in california. Thnaks for the report!
Originally Posted By plpeters70 Wow, I have to admit that Fab's description of Time Racers makes the ride sound rather promising. It really sounds like Disney might actually be thinking BIG again, and I really like how they seem to be keeping the same theme as Spaceship Earth. But I just have to ask... Do any of those plans call for the removal of that hideous Mickey wand?????
Originally Posted By fabdisbabe I hope so. I sent in photos of the Forbidden Mountain model to Doobie to run with the story - unfortunately, we haven't been able to clear permission on running them - sorry. But it does look HELLA cool!!! Michelle
Originally Posted By TDLFAN Thanks Ms Babe for a wonderful insight into the possible future of EPCOT Center. And yes, the wand MUST come down at once. GOD IF I WAS IN CHARGE OF THAT!!!
Originally Posted By plpeters70 Hey Fab - any idea of how long this Time Racers experience is going to be?? I'm personally hoping for a nice long ride, but I know they haven't built many of those lately, so I'm quite curious to see what they do with this one. Thanks for the great info!!
Originally Posted By MouseBear Salutations Michelle, Thanks for the positive take on Disney's future. Its good to hear the company is making good choices for the future. MouseBear
Originally Posted By Santa Monica <<I sent in photos of the Forbidden Mountain model to Doobie to run with the story - unfortunately, we haven't been able to clear permission on running them - sorry. But it does look HELLA cool!!!>> what if you had Alice draw up a picture that looks like the actual concept art? Then it wouldn't be property of disney and the legal stuff goes bye bye. whattaya think?
Originally Posted By TP2000 "YES - death to the tacky wand!!! Give us the real Epcot Icon back!!!!" If I'm not mistaken, Fab basically laid out a plan that would have a roller coaster type track splicing through the middle of Spaceship Earth and looping around at least part of Future World, or maybe the Communicore area. If this Time Racer thing really gets built, I think Spaceship Earth will have it's most radical changes made to it ever. The "wand", which I agree looks tacky now, may seem very minor in comparison to ride track cutting through Spaceship Earth and other portions of Future World. And nothing for DCA? Do they really think Tower of Terror will "fix" the DCA attendance and perception problem? In my opinion, Tower of Terror is just one big step towards that goal. It will take several other attractions of significance to "fix" DCA, especially for the locals who buy one day tickets.
Originally Posted By speedygenie hey fab, when do you think Disney will announce RnRC? I think maybe the 2nd anniversary, or Poohs opening And whats your take on the new Space Mtn idea?
Originally Posted By bwanabob Thanks for yet another great article, Fab. The new ride for Spaceship Earth sounds great--I'm glad to hear it will still be an intro of sorts to Future World. I am a bit leery about the "exterior track" idea...I'd love to hear more about that in the future.
Originally Posted By brotherdave The new Time Racers ride sounds like it might be fun, but I hate to see it replace a true Disney classic like Spaceship Earth. Couldn't they add it elsewhere in the park without replacing SE? I just hate the thought of another thrill ride replacing a great 'family' ride. (Although, given the facts in Fab's article, I'm afraid the fate of SE is already made. I guess we're going to have to get back to WDW asap to ride it one last time!)
Originally Posted By haplo Great article Fab, thanks. Do you get the impression that TimeRacers will be a "thrill" ride or more of a family attraction? Also, any word on Microsoft picking up the sponsorship once At&T is out? I would think that with as much $$ as MS has, the budget for this new attraction would be pretty good.
Originally Posted By bwanabob I'm also not sure about making WS a non-admission, evening only part of WDW. Future World in its current state can't justify the admissions price, IMO.
Originally Posted By Witches of Morva ORDDU: Let this old hag add to her comments to the appreciation list, Fabby dear. It's always nice to read what you have to share with Doobie's ducklings. One concern I have is that it seems as though current Imagineers have in mind more and more thrill rides for the future. What will this leave for the faint of heart crowd to do? I mean, there's only just so much an old hag like me can partake of. I get more than enough thrills just flying my broomstick, you know. And I NEVER do loops. And then there's my sister, Orwen, to consider. She's a bit--shall we say--on the plump side. And what will there be for all the other plus sized witches out there to do? And don't even get me started on heighth restrictions. (This is where sister Orgoch comes into the picture.) She gets cranky enough as it is, you see, without having to tell her she's too SHORT to ride all these new thrills and chills coming down the pike...
Originally Posted By DDMAN26 Time Racers actually does sound pretty cool and how long is this wand going to be up there? Will it be gone when I go there for Easter?
