When Baxter Retires...

Originally Posted By MPierce

>> I would've thought the same thing about Everest, and you see how that turned out. My confidence in WDI is near zip at the moment. (Of course, I'm also basing that comment on their recent work in Florida) <<

I really don't see that6 issue arising in California. EE did what it was suppose to do for DAK. The Yeti is a problem, and there really is no good excuse for allowing it to stay broken this long. I'm sure DCA will have more concerned fans to keep RSR in tip top shape.

 

Originally Posted By MPierce

>> Oh, I'm sure it will be a hit. But, spending that kind of money means it better boost DCA ridiculously high in the attendance and guest spending areas while also attracting a lot more guests from out of town to come to Disneyland.

Somehow I don't see it happening. <<

Disney is betting over a billion dollars that you're wrong.

 

Originally Posted By leobloom

>> Disney is betting over a billion dollars that you're wrong. <<

That's risky, betting all that money on Pixar's Test Track.

 

Originally Posted By HokieSkipper

We'll see.

 

Originally Posted By leobloom

>> I really don't see that6 issue arising in California. EE did what it was suppose to do for DAK. The Yeti is a problem, and there really is no good excuse for allowing it to stay broken this long. I'm sure DCA will have more concerned fans to keep RSR in tip top shape. <<

I agree they have a more effective fan base. But I didn't realize E:E was the most expensive ride Disney had built in America. That's pretty disappointing, given the ride has few show scenes and a single, broken AA.

 

Originally Posted By MPierce

>> That's risky, betting all that money on Pixar's Test Track <<

Real risky, that's why I think it won't fall short of the mark.

We all know what Disney can do. We've seen it with the HM refurb. I can find a lot of fault with a lot of things about Disney, However I truly believe that when they put their minds to it they can blow you away with what they create.

 

Originally Posted By HokieSkipper

I hope they do. But until they do it on something large scale, I'll remain skeptical. Especially considering the source material that's being used for the project.

 

Originally Posted By MPierce

>> Especially considering the source material that's being used for the project. <<

What's bothering you?

 

Originally Posted By HokieSkipper

I loathe Cars, haha. It's the one film Pixar has done that is mediocre in story, character, and comedy. But it's a huge money maker, so it gets a whole land in a park. In my opinion it's another sin of Disney not giving 2 craps about quality, and just what makes money.

Again, I do think this will be a good ride. There's no doubt about that. But, and especially at this apparent price tag, I don't think it can come close to living up to the hype.

 

Originally Posted By MPierce

I*f it doesn't live up to the hype heads will definitely roll.

If this attraction is themed the way I envision it will be, it's going to become a Disney Classic with lines like Harry Potter had.

I had no idea the price tag was going to be what it is, and I thought it was going to be a winner before LeeMac said what he did.

 

Originally Posted By HokieSkipper

I'll be interested to see hwat kind of capacity RSR has. It was a worry for me before FJ opened(a worry that they completely destroyed. The capacity capability for that ride is amazing), so I wonder how well this will do.

I mean, Test Track's capacity is terrible. I would hope they fix that here.

 

Originally Posted By MPierce

I'm sure they addressed that issue. I'm just guessing this ride will have multiple queues.

 

Originally Posted By HokieSkipper

Idk about multiple queues, but I'm sure they'll fix the capacity.

It'd also be nice if, like Potter, this opened without fastpass.

Fat chance, I know.

 

Originally Posted By MPierce

I agree FP will slow this attraction down. When I saw that Cars meet 'n greet at DHS I was sure hoping that RSR was coming to WDW. Especially with the rumor of the demise of the Backlot Tour that has been bouncing around for sometime now.

 

Originally Posted By HokieSkipper

Personally, I'd rather see some other films get some love. Incredibles or Up would both make great attractions. Especially if they're going to shell out 400 mil for it.

 

Originally Posted By MPierce

I wouldn't mind seeing an attraction devoted to UP at all. I just don't picture anything that could cover the area that this Cars attraction will though. Over 261,000 square feet is going to be a ride of epic proportion. I'm hoping for themeing equivalent to BTMRR.

 

Originally Posted By Britain

Meh, Up is fine cinema, but I don't want any attractions based on it. It's a closed loop story. Karl's emotional journey is complete. Maybe throw some Wilderness Explorer stuff into the Redwood Trail area as a cute tip-of-the-hat, but please, no Up rides.

 

Originally Posted By Britain

And I for one always get choked up when McQueen stops and goes back to push the King over the finish line.

 

Originally Posted By Manfried

<<I would've thought the same thing about Everest, and you see how that turned out. My confidence in WDI is near zip at the moment. (Of course, I'm also basing that comment on their recent work in Florida)>>
The difference, the team on this project is headed up by Bob Weis.

 

Originally Posted By magic0214

To go to the First post, I will be keeping the legacy. (Its my dream job...I have a little list in my head of things I want to do)