Originally Posted By SafariRob Is there a scale model of the LM show building in the Blue Sky Cellar? Is there a map of the track or models of the interior? That would help answer many of these questions. I looked at the BSC website and watched the LM preview video. There were very brief glimpses of the show building conceptual art, interior models and track layout. Based on that, I am betting on a one-story attraction. This is purely speculation but the vaulted ceilings will probably help maintain the illusion of being "under the sea." All I know is that Disney better deliver an E-Ticket with all the hype. One thing that I have not seen mentioned is the queue theming. They can really help set the tone for the ride if they are done right: Indy, Space Mountain, Star Tours and even Buzz. The conceptual art of the show building (again, a brief glimpse on the video) seems to reveal that the queue will begin right around the existing Palace of the Fine Arts structure. That means any inside queue will take place inside the show building....taking away precious real estate from the ride itself. I would love to see a high-quality picture of the entire show building.
Originally Posted By Hans Reinhardt "All I know is that Disney better deliver an E-Ticket with all the hype." What hype? The only people hyping this thing are the fanboys on the Internet. Whatever Disney has said about the attraction, which has been very little so far, is what I'm going with for now. For some reason I don't have unusually high expectations for this attraction.
Originally Posted By SafariRob I agree that the hardcore fans are making a lot more noise about this than Disney. Having said that, Disney is doing their part to hype the ride and the entire DCA makeover. There is a link to BSC on the DCA page, for one. It is getting a fair amount of press. I want an E-Ticket but I am preparing myself for a B or C.
Originally Posted By Hans Reinhardt Disney has been talking about it here and there, but not really in-depth. I wouldn't call it hype.
Originally Posted By Hans Reinhardt "I would love to see a high-quality picture of the entire show building." <a href="http://progresscityusa.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/dca-4.jpg" target="_blank">http://progresscityusa.com/wp-...ca-4.jpg</a> And just for kicks here is the WDW version: http://www.mouseplanet.info/gallery/d/89010-1/ariels_adventure_7477.jpg
Originally Posted By Ben "I would love to see a high-quality picture of the entire show building." <a href="http://progresscityusa.com/wp-...ca-4.jpg" target="_blank">http://progresscityusa.com/wp-...ca-4.jpg</a> I think that is the original concept art. The newer concept is a more toned down building with the front being a large "hangar" type facade and a dark glass window facade... more like an exhibition hall.
Originally Posted By Hans Reinhardt You mean this? <a href="http://www.originald.com/pics/updates/2009-08-06/DCA/Large/IMG_0284.JPG" target="_blank">http://www.originald.com/pics/...0284.JPG</a>
Originally Posted By ni_teach SafariRob asked: s there a map of the track or models of the interior? I have not seen one. There is a cartoon one around but I would not go by it.
Originally Posted By SafariRob I like this one better: <a href="http://progresscityusa.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/dca-4.jpg" target="_blank">http://progresscityusa.com/wp-...ca-4.jpg</a> This is the one from the BSC video: <a href="http://www.originald.com/pics/updates/2009-08-06/DCA/Large/IMG_0284.JPG" target="_blank">http://www.originald.com/pics/...0284.JPG</a> That's probably the one we're going to see. It definitely has a beach boardwalk feel. Reminds me of Santa Cruz. Now that I have a better look (thanks, Hans) I am thinking that it could be a two-story attraction. Look at the size of the people compared to the size of the show building. Maybe it will be partly on floor 2 (land) and partly on floor 1 (under the sea). Who knows?
Originally Posted By SafariRob By the way, I would love to see the cartoon map...even though it may not be entirely accurate.
Originally Posted By Hans Reinhardt "Look at the size of the people compared to the size of the show building." Also note that there is a canopy running along the front of the building. Could that be for an exterior queue?
Originally Posted By SafariRob "Also note that there is a canopy running along the front of the building. Could that be for an exterior queue?" I did not catch that before. I agree that it is probably for overflow exterior queue. I am sure there will be some indoor themed queue. I cannot think of any dark ride built from scratch that opened in the past 20+ years that did not have an indoor queue.
Originally Posted By Ben You mean this? <a href="http://www.originald.com/pics/...0284.JPG" target="_blank">http://www.originald.com/pics/...0284.JPG</a> Yes... that's it. I think that is what we're getting. I actually like the original concept art better
Originally Posted By Ben I did not catch that before. I agree that it is probably for overflow exterior queue. I am sure there will be some indoor themed queue. I cannot think of any dark ride built from scratch that opened in the past 20+ years that did not have an indoor queue. I'm thinking that is the queue too and that the load area would be much like Midway Mania... very close to the front of the building & walkway.
Originally Posted By Hans Reinhardt "Yes... that's it. I think that is what we're getting. I actually like the original concept art better" The newer version is ok, but I absolutely hate the cutesy Little Mermaid sculpture that they are planning to stick on top of the Palace of Fine Arts dome. Yickity yuck. Maybe little embellishment will get cut by the budget axe in the final version.
Originally Posted By SafariRob I like the fact that it is being built from scratch. It is not being shoehorned into the show building or track of a previous attraction like Monsters or Pooh. Disney can build the attraction they want (or want to pay for). Too bad it will not be the one from the DVD.
Originally Posted By Daannzzz """"I like this one better: <a href="http://progresscityusa.com/wp-...ca-4.jpg" target="_blank">http://progresscityusa.com/wp-...ca-4.jpg</a> This is the one from the BSC video: <a href="http://www.originald.com/pics/...0284.JPG" target="_blank">http://www.originald.com/pics/...0284.JPG</a> That's probably the one we're going to see. It definitely has a beach boardwalk feel. Reminds me of Santa Cruz.""" The second one, while architectually interesting and it does look like the building in Santa Cruz, seems a bit severe and cold. It certainly fits the seaside theme but the first one has more joy and fun in it. It feels welcoming and more spirited.
Originally Posted By Hans Reinhardt "The second one, while architectually interesting and it does look like the building in Santa Cruz..." Which building in Santa Cruz? Do you mean the Cocoanut Grove: <a href="http://womensclub.ucsc.edu/chocolatefestival/images/CocoanutGrove.jpg" target="_blank">http://womensclub.ucsc.edu/cho...rove.jpg</a>
Originally Posted By Dabob2 I like the first one better too. It's more whimsical, more fun, and I like the mermaid on the stained glass rather than as a figure on top of the old dome. Still, the second one is nice, and does look like a classic boardwalk building.
