Originally Posted By FerretAfros >>Have they said something on their blog, or elsewhere?<< Although Disney hasn't publically posted anything yet, and they haven't indicated what's next for the space, their PR folks have confirmed to a couple newspapers (LA Times and OC Register, at least) that Innoventions will be closing. Take that for what it's worth
Originally Posted By Dabob2 <Given that they appear to have plenty of space and demand, and the operations of one dual-track ride is about the same as a single-track one, I wouldn't be surprised if this "third" track was actually #3 and #4, similar to the existing setup. It would represent a large increase in capacity for a minimal additional investment; additionally, it would let them refurbish one whole side at a time while keeping the other one open with a reasonable capacity> That would be smart. As for the Orange Stinger, I kind of see where RT is coming from with the enclosed thing, but still do enjoy the view better as it is now. For me the biggest improvement was adding the William Tell Overture. It's a kinetic piece of music (which is why it worked for the Lone Ranger), and it works for this ride.
Originally Posted By FerretAfros ^^I agree, the music makes it surprisingly fun, especially if you get the "storm" section while you ride (plus the neat lighting effects!). Having a couple different musical selections also adds to the repeatability, since you don't really know what the next ride will like The speakers on poles look kind of awkward (almost like birdhouses) from the ground, but make a lot of sense when you're on the ride and can hear the music right next to you. They also help give the area some architectural definition, instead of just having small canopies over the queue
Originally Posted By RoadTrip The circular shape of the Innoventions building wouldn't take a whole lot of modification to make one helluva Millennium Falcon!! LOL
Originally Posted By doombuggy I'm leaning more towards Innoventions will be gone but whats there upstairs will remain. Marvel is crazy popular right now and with the boat load of movies coming it wouldn't be a bad move to make it Marvel more then SW. A show using Marvel characters would be a good show, Make it like your in a comic book. Each act would follow a villain to each comic book and before you revolve Stan L could do his bit "what will happen next true believers? lets turn the page and find out. wishful thinking
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt I never thought I would personally approve a Marvel anything at Disneyland, but with the influx of precious princesses over the past decade a strong dose of testosterone in the park would be more than welcome.
Originally Posted By LP Watcher Well, since Pepper became Iron Man in the last movie, it probably won't be long before they design a sexy, custom "Iron Pepper" costume to draw the girls.
Originally Posted By CuriousConstance Are you referring to Thor now being portrayed by a women in the comics? I don't mind. Everyone should get a piece of that hammer.
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Originally Posted By Disneylandfan85 I don't know if it hasn't been brought up yet, but in case it hasn't, here's an article about Star Wars and Marvel moving into Innoventions: http://www.mouseplanet.com/10978/ComicbookLand
Originally Posted By CuriousConstance Sounds like it's just a temporary replacement though. For the 60th run maybe.
Originally Posted By CuriousConstance "The refurbishment calendar on Disneyland.com shows that Captain EO is scheduled to reopen Friday, April 10, but Michael Jackson fans shouldn't get their hopes up just yet. Captain EO returned to the Magic Eye Theater inside Tomorrowland back in 2010, but closed "temporarily" last June to make way for a sneak peek of the Guardians of the Galaxy. When that preview closed, the return of Captain EO was delayed by the decision to host a sneak preview of Big Hero 6 in the Magic Eye Theater. That preview closed in January, with no sign of Captain EO and friends making a comeback. It's likely that the April 10 reopening is for another movie preview. The Avengers: Age of Ultron has a May 1 release date, and the Tomorrowland movie opens May 22. Either would fit right into the Magic Eye Theater. After so many months, it's hard to imagine Disneyland will ever bring Captain EO back for a third time." I'm betting it's a preview for Tomorrowland. I doubt Avengers will need much assistance making money.
Originally Posted By monorailblue It is Tomorrowland: <a target="blank" rel="nofollow" href="http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2015/03/exclusive-sneak-peek-of-disneys-tomorrowland-coming-to-disney-parks-inapril/">http://disneyparks.disney.go.c...inapril/</a> Also, why not build some sort of hyper futuristic castle-y thingie either in place of the Observatron tower or over the existing Inoventions building, a la the Tomorrowland poster, above? Tear out Astro Orbiter and you have the beginnings of a good looking Tomorrowland.
Originally Posted By phruby I assume the starcade is getting the Tomorrowland exhibit. I guess Epcot is getting Captain EO back after this preview. I wonder if we will get Mikey back again too. That would totally suck if they did.
Originally Posted By CuriousConstance From the comments section the Blog person replied to a person upset about Captain EO leaving: "Kenny – “Captain EO” is expected to return in the future, once the film previews are complete." Like maybe when Disney stops making new movies?
