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theEpiphany Gate Agent
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Posted: Thu Jun 15, 2006 5:50 am Post subject: Midway Mania (Enough with the Pixar Characters!) |
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From Screamscape:
2008/2009 - Midway Mania - Rumor - (6/14/06) I\u2019ve been hearing rumors about a new attraction designed for California Adventure called Midway Mania, and now the rumors have spread to include a second version of the attraction under consideration for the Studios as well. From what little I\u2019ve heard about the DCA version so far was that it was to be a next-generation interactive shoot-em-up dark ride featuring several Pixar characters with a wild carnival style midway theme since it was to fit into the Paradise Pier section of the park, with an entrance right under the California Screamin\u2019 coaster itself. I\u2019m only starting to hear information about the proposed Florida version, but it sounded as if it could not only replace Who Wants To Be A Millionaire, but take over the rest of the connected sound stages as well. Earlier this season, the park VP also reported to CMs that a new family attraction would be added in 2008. At first I was thinking that it was finally time for Star Tours 2, but perhaps this is what he was talking about. Anyone know more?
Ok Love Pixar and all..but dang...Disneyland / World is quickly starting to become Pixarland.... _________________
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kmiller15211 Airport Police
Joined: Mar 09, 2006 Posts: 809 Location: Pittsburgh, PA
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Posted: Thu Jun 15, 2006 6:23 am Post subject: |
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Disney is quickly running out of source material since they haven't made a really good movie in a loooong time. I mean, I like Chicken Little and Home on the Range as much as the next person, but they're no Lion King, Aladdin, Mermaid... heck, even Hunchback.
I just wish they wouldn't shoehorn the characters into every ride like they're starting to do. The best rides have original ideas that arent' associated with one of their films - Pirates (yes, before the movie that was inspired by the ride, and then inspired the ride itself), Haunted Mansion, Tower of Terror, etc. |
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DisneyDave Business Class Ticket Holder
Joined: Oct 13, 2005 Posts: 2149 Location: San Jose, CA
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Posted: Thu Jun 15, 2006 6:57 am Post subject: |
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I agree how about rides with unique characters in it... (i.e. Horizons, Adventures Through Innerspace, COP, Mission to Mars, etc...) I have high hopes that Lassiter will help this line of thinking along and not further his old PIXAR ties, into more PIXAR rides
I could handle a CARS overlay to Autopia.. I am fine with that... The subs I can live with... but I Seriously hope that this Midway thing is the end for a bit.
We want/need Disney rides. Unique adventures that introduce us to new and different characters.
Come on John... kick it into gear! _________________ Dave.... |
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napabeth Airline Jet Fuel Attendant
Joined: Nov 09, 2005 Posts: 1826 Location: Napa, Ca
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Posted: Fri Jun 16, 2006 5:28 am Post subject: |
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I agree. Enough with the Pixar characters. I love 'em and all, but time for something unique. |
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WDWFan Pilot
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Posted: Mon Jun 19, 2006 1:42 pm Post subject: |
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Pixar characters do not bother me.. Some of them I quite like. I object more to the other part of the thread. The entire concept of Midway type rides for I find abhorant. I can go to a community carnival if I want a midway and cheap rides. When I shell out for a ticket at Disnet I expect better than "Chester and Hesters" or whatever this DCA equivalent would be called. (Let alone traveling 1/2 way across the country to go to a carnival.) And theming carnival rides does not make them any less carnival rides.
Disney went from 1950's until late 1990's without these, now we are suppose to believe this is the best they can do? I thought the name was Walt Disney Imagineering, not Walt Disney Regurgitation. But that is just my opinion. |
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theEpiphany Gate Agent
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Posted: Thu Jun 22, 2006 1:49 am Post subject: |
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2008/2009 - Midway Mania - Semi-Confirmed - (6/21/06) It seems virtually a sure thing now that Midway Mania has been given the green light for both California Adventure and for the Studios to open in late 2008 or early 2009. The latest buzz from our insiders this week claimed that the ride may be a mix of Buzz Lightyear with Universal’s popular Spiderman dark ride, complete with 3D glasses and a large spinning car that will hold between 8-12 riders. In fact the latest article over at Mice Age talks a bit about the proposed new ride and how riders will be armed with a kind of X-Ray flashlight gun to reveal hidden animated scenes and effects. There is also reference to a new technology patent assigned to Disney that describes the effect.
Update...the attraction ride system sounds cool. Still not a fan of the overly Pixar oriented stuff being installed into the themeparks. _________________
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udflyer00 Parking Lot Attendant
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Posted: Fri Jun 23, 2006 6:21 pm Post subject: |
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yeah i agree with the response up a bit... I think cars could make a really cool ride or attraction if done right... Lots of ideas in there!! |
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cmwade77 Airplane Mechanic
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Posted: Fri Jun 30, 2006 8:23 am Post subject: |
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After reading that little bit of a description, I think done right it could work really well and give a boost to the area of the park. I just hope they design the que properly and use FastPass, unlike what they did for Monster's Inc. |
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LlamaLlover Airport Utility Worker
Joined: May 01, 2006 Posts: 255 Location: Littleton, CO
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Posted: Wed Jul 05, 2006 6:08 am Post subject: |
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kmiller15211 wrote: | Disney is quickly running out of source material since they haven't made a really good movie in a loooong time. I mean, I like Chicken Little and Home on the Range as much as the next person, but they're no Lion King, Aladdin, Mermaid... heck, even Hunchback.
I just wish they wouldn't shoehorn the characters into every ride like they're starting to do. The best rides have original ideas that arent' associated with one of their films - Pirates (yes, before the movie that was inspired by the ride, and then inspired the ride itself), Haunted Mansion, Tower of Terror, etc. |
I agree with you kmiller15211. I remember LOVING the sub ride (I know it was associated with "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea" but it was not obvious). Both Pirates of the Caribbean and The Haunted Mansion were amazing before the movies. Space Mountain and the Matterhorn are both favorites of mine with no movie ties.
Having some of the rides tie in with the movie themes is great but I feel that is what set Disneyland apart from some of the other theme parks is that it was more than just about Disney movies, it was about Disney magic. |
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ksdisneyfan Airline Food and Beverage
Joined: Nov 09, 2005 Posts: 330
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Posted: Wed Jul 05, 2006 7:24 am Post subject: |
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I have to agree - enough of Pixar and enough of the "midway" theme. I don't go to Disney for carnival feel - I go for the magic But the update description for the attraction does sound pretty cool _________________ Kathy
"There's a great big beautiful tomorrow, shining at the end of every day..." |
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LlamaLlover Airport Utility Worker
Joined: May 01, 2006 Posts: 255 Location: Littleton, CO
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Posted: Wed Jul 05, 2006 7:31 am Post subject: |
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You are right in my opinion ksdisneyfan, the ride itself sounds like it will be very unique and cutting edge. Now if we can just steer the Imagineers to something a little more original for the story we will have a winner! |
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disneylanddude05 Parking Lot Attendant
Joined: Nov 10, 2006 Posts: 28 Location: Bakersfield, CA
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Posted: Mon Nov 27, 2006 2:28 pm Post subject: |
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What the heck is Midway Mania supposed to be about? That's not a lot of room under California Screamin' believe me...They need to build like an Expedition Everest but with Mt. Shasta as the mountain or something in California Adventure. |
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