Originally Posted By Bellella I've been on the "improved" IASW several times since the new dolls were added, and the new American farm dolls were all sitting still and singing. Now they just sit there like so many other dolls. And as for the flying carpets, I really hope they fix that soon. It's a real spoiler to just see them floating there. I know that they've got to do random shutdowns for the rides sometimes, but I feel that in order for them to work properly, they should shut them down for as long as it takes for everything to be safe.
Originally Posted By 9oldmen Maintanence has, I think, VASTLY improved since those days of the late 90's/early aughts. This was probably exemplified by the two fatalities (Columbia dock incident in '98 and "Big Thunder" in '03). If you don't think the State of California is going overboard with safety standards for theme park attractions, just look at what just happened with the "Alice" ride. Also, before the "Pressler" era, and since his departure, there was/is an unwritten rule that you would never see an attraction down for rehab during a peak season. If you think it's bad now, imagine(or remember) going to the park during the holiday season of '03/'04. You wouldn't have been able to ride Space Mountain OR Big Thunder. "Space" had just started that 2+ years rebuild, while "Thunder" was closed due to the fatality in September of '03. That's two major coasters closed during an entire peak season. A routine 45 minute shut-down doesn't seem all that bad now, does it?
Originally Posted By Sara Tonin *mental note Do not get in line for any ride Bellella is already in line for...
Originally Posted By FerretAfros "Whatever happened to those new bobsleds that the Matterhorn was supposed to be getting?" I've heard from a very reliable source that they are still in the works. I think they will be added this coming spring. I'm not sure of the exact date, but it is definitely some time in 2011. Snuggle up with your loved ones while you can!
Originally Posted By CuriouserConstance "I know that they've got to do random shutdowns for the rides sometimes, but I feel that in order for them to work properly, they should shut them down for as long as it takes for everything to be safe." Not sure what to say to this...
Originally Posted By Manfried On my recent trip to California I noticed that people are getting slower and slower about getting into and out of the bobsleds on the Matterhorn. I decided to watch a while. Many of them had their annual passes dangling around their necks. So I had to conclude that many of the slower guests riding the ride were regular visitors and should know how to get in and out, and put the seat belts on. Because of their slowness I saw the ride back up and nearly shut down at least five times. Come on folks get your butts in gear and get in and out of the bobsleds a little faster please. Especially those of you who are repeat visitors.
Originally Posted By KCCHIEF I am not an annual passholder...but, I have always thought that I take to much time getting into the bobsleds and getting buckled up......I guess I get nervous....I don't know. I can say that I have been to DL ...after much planning (and saving) for a much anticipated trip....and attractions have been down.....(I was there when Space and Thunder were down...and while a person might understand.....one does tend to feel like they got "cheated" alittle.
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt Maybe it's because I've been to DL soooo many times, or perhaps because I've been to all the Magic Kingdoms (except HKDL), but it really doesn't phase me when rides are closed. I think I'd be very dissapointed if I went to Animal Kingdom and Expedition Everest was closed or visiting EPCOT and Spaceship Earth was down. Space Mountain or Small World? Not so much.
Originally Posted By Sparrow I've noticed people taking longer to get on and off rides, too! Especially boat rides like It's A Small World and POTC.
Originally Posted By SpokkerJones You don't know if Disneyland is letting maintenance slack until a cleat snaps or a train derails. Even with deferred maintenance, theme parks are still pretty safe, all things considered. I'm more worried about driving my car.
Originally Posted By sailor310 Grad Nite 1977. Space Mountain had just opened. My date, Alice, and I got in line at 3:30AM-last ride of the night-waited until 5:30 then the ride broke down, no time for another ride, back to the busses. I'm still a little mad at SM.
Originally Posted By Bellella People do take a bit longer getting in and out, but that's probably because they have to make absolutely sure they have all their stuff with them. Come on! Can't they just use lockers? SaraTonin, I am the determined person who stood in line for at least 50 minutes to get on Space Mountain and 40 to get on the Matterhorn. And yet I stuck it out, since I enjoy those rides so much.
Originally Posted By Bellella Why should I begrudge everyone else for feeling the same? I only use FastPasses when I absolutely have to. With Space Mountain, Thunder Mountain, Autopia, and Splash Mountain, it's 90% of the time. For the rest, good things come to those who wait. My main concern is that the rides stay in top form so that everyone still loves them, and nobody gets hurt.
Originally Posted By KCCHIEF I don't carry anything extra at all....I just take more time .. I don't want to fall...
Originally Posted By tashajilek For the matterhorn the trick is the person in the back get belted first, then the second can sit down and belt up. When 2 people are sitting down trying to get belted at the same time thats when things take forever. Hans i feel the same way if something is closed no biggy. I was on 2 trips to DL when ROA was closed and that was worse than any rides being shut down.
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt "Hans i feel the same way if something is closed no biggy. I was on 2 trips to DL when ROA was closed and that was worse than any rides being shut down." I can see why that might bother someone. The ROA is big contributor to the atmosphere on that side of the park and when it's closed there are at least 3-4 attractions closed at once. Not to mention no Fantasmic shows.
Originally Posted By tashajilek ^^^ It was just aweful, it really didnt feel like the same place when it was all boarded up.
Originally Posted By ImTempest We were there on October 9th, and did note the breakdowns, but I also saw a very alert Cast Member on the Matterhorn doing something very VERY helpful. When people got off the Matterhorn, she took the time to straighten out the seatbelts, pulling them to the side of the bobsled so they were ready for the next people getting on. Very heads up on her part, and greatly appreciated on mine - it made it very easy to just sit down and buckle up.
