It's Kinda of a Sad Day For The T.T.A.

Citizen of WDW · 10-03-2009, 06:11 PM

I have not seen it posted here yet, but according to WDW News Today, the audio track for the T.T.A. has been changed effective yesterday. Here are the changes.

-A new male voice welcomes you aboard the “highway in the sky” (I thought that was the monorail), points out various sights, and helps describe attractions in Tomorrowland. He also refers to the ride as the “Peoplemover” at one point.
-Stitch, Mickey, Buzz Lightyear, and Roz from Monsters Inc. also interrupt as guests pass their corresponding establishments.
-A female voice comes over the speakers when the TTA vehicles enter Space Mountain. She actually mentions that the ride is currently not in service, she may be replaced with the normal narrator when Space Mountain returns in November.
-Gone are famous lines such as “Mickey’s Star Traders will be glad to rocket-ship your package”, “Paging Mr. Morrow, Mr. Tom Morrow”, and ALL of the previous audio.

Here's a link to the article Tomorrowland Transit Authority: Remix | WDW News Today
I am really sad about this.

Jaxum · 10-03-2009, 07:09 PM

Nnnnnoooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!

elvistelth · 10-03-2009, 07:34 PM

I wonder if Tom Morrow ever answered his call...

Chefmickey · 10-03-2009, 07:49 PM

Lou,are you on this??? We need confirmation.

lilo88 · 10-03-2009, 08:07 PM

NOOOO!!! I love the old track!

tdf192 · 10-03-2009, 08:08 PM

Unfortunatly it is true. Confirmed by Tim Foster and Tomorrowland staff. We've been discussing it on Lou's facebook all day since i saw someone post it on twitter. Sorry I forgot to post it on here.

Hopefully they will change some of it back however unlikely for the near future.

mini-V · 10-03-2009, 08:48 PM

Wow! I rode the TTA with friends on Thursday night at the end of MNSSHP. The Tom Morrow line was stated then, but we were talking so much that I don't recall what other things were or were not being played.

TTAfanatic · 10-03-2009, 08:49 PM

NOOOO!!!! But I guess things have to evolve at some point.

Major Dude · 10-03-2009, 09:31 PM

Not the best update we've witnessed.

Adding character voices (or dolls in the case of It's A Small World here out west) just seems to require a little less imagination on the part of park guests.

Oh well.

HauntedGabe · 10-03-2009, 10:20 PM

Errr....

jvpsr3 · 10-03-2009, 11:05 PM

I rode the TTA with my daughter on Thursday night too at the Halloween Party. She knows it is one of my favorites....sure gald we did!

DisneyGuy87 · 10-04-2009, 01:22 AM

Thats not good news :0(

philharmagic · 10-04-2009, 02:49 AM

JUST returned from our trip to WDW. I took a last-minute stroll through Tomorrowland late Friday afternoon while the rest of the family was napping after Typhoon Lagoon (I just had to hit the Carousel and TTA before leaving). I heard a bit of the new spiel as I passed under a TTA track and it immediately reminded me of the ORAC-1 "commuter computer" spiel that I had last heard in 1987 as a teenager. For me, it was like a time warp since it was 2007 before I returned to WDW to first hear the classic TTA spiel. I guess I'm not offended by the change as many others are. The tram conductor confirmed in his own spiel that this was the first day of the new TTA - I guess planned to coincide with the Buzz Lightyear ticker tape parade featuring Buzz Aldrin.

If it's one thing I realized when I returned to WDW after a 20 year hiatus, it is that change is the only constant (SO much had changed in that time, particularly for me the changes in the character of EPCOT). I'll miss the mention of Tom Morrow, but hey - there remains a small tribute to the old Flight to the Moon/Mission to Mars ride in Mission Space (the short mission control monitor video of the bird breaching the security perimeter and crash-landing). Each small detail of the attractions embeds itself in our memories and, for the nostalgic in me, grows in significance when replaced.

It's still a relaxing ride, and I'm really glad that this classic attraction exhibiting a WED technology (that really still should be utilized in the real world) still exists in Tomorrowland, whatever the spiel may be.

NC_WDW_Daddy · 10-04-2009, 07:52 AM

Sad, but I guess that is the way of updates.

Disney05 · 10-04-2009, 08:27 AM

Heard the audio of the new spiel. Unfortunately it was still closed for my trip a few weeks ago. What's with the new "highway in the sky" reference? Will they be changing the monorail spiel soon too?

10-03-2009, 06:11 PM	#1
Citizen of WDW A-Ticket holder Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 42	It's Kinda of a Sad Day For The T.T.A. I have not seen it posted here yet, but according to WDW News Today, the audio track for the T.T.A. has been changed effective yesterday. Here are the changes. -A new male voice welcomes you aboard the “highway in the sky” (I thought that was the monorail), points out various sights, and helps describe attractions in Tomorrowland. He also refers to the ride as the “Peoplemover” at one point. -Stitch, Mickey, Buzz Lightyear, and Roz from Monsters Inc. also interrupt as guests pass their corresponding establishments. -A female voice comes over the speakers when the TTA vehicles enter Space Mountain. She actually mentions that the ride is currently not in service, she may be replaced with the normal narrator when Space Mountain returns in November. -Gone are famous lines such as “Mickey’s Star Traders will be glad to rocket-ship your package”, “Paging Mr. Morrow, Mr. Tom Morrow”, and ALL of the previous audio. Here's a link to the article Tomorrowland Transit Authority: Remix \| WDW News Today I am really sad about this. __________________ If you enjoyed this cruise my name is Citizen of WDW and this has been the world famous Jungle Cruise, if you didn't my name is Citizen of WDW and this has been Space Mountain. Be sure to Visit me on Facebook at facebook.com/meko187

10-03-2009, 07:09 PM	#2
Jaxum D-Ticket Holder Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Salt Lake City,UT Posts: 291	Re: It's Kinda of a Sad Day For The T.T.A. Nnnnnoooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ Jaxum- Disneyland Aficionado! Disneyland, WDW, and DLPR Annual Passholder D23 1st Day Charter Member My Disneyland and WDW videos and photos! http://youtube.com/tkfore21 .... http://www.flickr.com/photos/jaxum_readis/sets/ Disney days for 2009: Disneyland:(27) / Tokyo Parks:(4) / WDW:(19) Total Days in the parks for 2009: 50! Disney Days for 2010: Disneyland: (27) / WDW:(31) / DLRP: (6) Total Days in the parks for 2010: 63! Disney Days for 2011: Disneyland: (0) / WDW:(17) Total Days so far in the parks for 2010: 17! D23 and Other events: Expo '09, Candlelight Spectacular '09, Magic and Merriment '09, D23 Anniversary DL/WDW, Studio Tour April '10, Disney Archives 40th Anniversary, Destination D: Disneyland 55, Disneyland Scavenger Hunt, Sip and Stroll '10, Tangled Screening, TRON Pop-up Shop, Magic & Merriment '10, Everest Challenge '09, Adventurer's Club Weekend '09, DL Candlelight '09, Gumball Rally '10, WDW Radio 24 Hour Live Show '10, Disneyland's 55th Anniversary, Pacific Northwest Mouse Meet '10, Mickey's Halloween 5k '10,WDW Radio Walkabout '10, ConGaloosh '10, DL Candlelight '10

10-03-2009, 07:34 PM	#3
elvistelth Unfortunately, this user's actions have resulted in him/her being BANNED from the site Join Date: May 2006 Location: Ft. Liquordale Posts: 1,178	Re: It's Kinda of a Sad Day For The T.T.A. I wonder if Tom Morrow ever answered his call...

10-03-2009, 07:49 PM	#4
Chefmickey A-Ticket holder Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 40	Re: It's Kinda of a Sad Day For The T.T.A. Lou,are you on this??? We need confirmation.

10-03-2009, 08:07 PM	#5
lilo88 DisneyWorldTrivia.com Lifetime Pass Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Eureka, MO Posts: 13,939	Re: It's Kinda of a Sad Day For The T.T.A. NOOOO!!! I love the old track! __________________ Tiffany~ºoº ~ D23 member Sufferer of Disney Vacation Depression 97'~French Quarter, 99'~CBR, 01'~Movies, 03'~Music/PORriverside/DCL, 05'~POP, 06'~Movies, 08'~Movies, 09'~Disneyland/ Embassy Suites Irvine/ 10'~Music

10-03-2009, 08:08 PM	#6
tdf192 C-Ticket Holder Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: UK Posts: 190	Re: It's Kinda of a Sad Day For The T.T.A. Unfortunatly it is true. Confirmed by Tim Foster and Tomorrowland staff. We've been discussing it on Lou's facebook all day since i saw someone post it on twitter. Sorry I forgot to post it on here. Hopefully they will change some of it back however unlikely for the near future.

10-03-2009, 08:48 PM	#7
mini-V Home at last near Mickey! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Mickey's backyard Posts: 8,950	Re: It's Kinda of a Sad Day For The T.T.A. Wow! I rode the TTA with friends on Thursday night at the end of MNSSHP. The Tom Morrow line was stated then, but we were talking so much that I don't recall what other things were or were not being played. __________________ mini-V What will you celebrate? Adult daycare for the kid inside you.

10-03-2009, 08:49 PM	#8
TTAfanatic E-Ticket Holder Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: 892 Miles from Pop Century Posts: 322	Re: It's Kinda of a Sad Day For The T.T.A. NOOOO!!!! But I guess things have to evolve at some point. __________________ 2001 - Caribbean Beach 2008 - Pop Century 2010 - Port Orleans Riverside www.twitter.com/nickphillips97 I proudly support The FairTax! www.FairTax.org

10-03-2009, 09:31 PM	#9
Major Dude C-Ticket Holder Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 103	Re: It's Kinda of a Sad Day For The T.T.A. Not the best update we've witnessed. Adding character voices (or dolls in the case of It's A Small World here out west) just seems to require a little less imagination on the part of park guests. Oh well. __________________ BareFozzie in the box

10-03-2009, 10:20 PM	#10
HauntedGabe Where'd she go??? Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Hamlet, IL Posts: 17,935	Re: It's Kinda of a Sad Day For The T.T.A. Errr....

10-03-2009, 11:05 PM	#11
jvpsr3 A-Ticket holder Join Date: May 2005 Location: Southern New Jersey Posts: 13	Re: It's Kinda of a Sad Day For The T.T.A. I rode the TTA with my daughter on Thursday night too at the Halloween Party. She knows it is one of my favorites....sure gald we did! __________________ 12/2002 All Star Movies, 12/2003 All Star Sports, 12/2004 Disney Wonder, 7/2005 Disneyland, 1/2007 Saratoga Springs, 1/2008 Wilderness Lodge Villas, 10/2008 Saratoga Springs, 12/2008 Saratoga Springs, 9/2009 Treehouse Villas, 6/2010 POFQ, 11/2010 Boardwalk Villas

10-04-2009, 01:22 AM	#12
DisneyGuy87 Annual Passholder Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,179	Re: It's Kinda of a Sad Day For The T.T.A. Thats not good news :0(

10-04-2009, 02:49 AM	#13
philharmagic A-Ticket holder Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 2	Re: It's Kinda of a Sad Day For The T.T.A. JUST returned from our trip to WDW. I took a last-minute stroll through Tomorrowland late Friday afternoon while the rest of the family was napping after Typhoon Lagoon (I just had to hit the Carousel and TTA before leaving). I heard a bit of the new spiel as I passed under a TTA track and it immediately reminded me of the ORAC-1 "commuter computer" spiel that I had last heard in 1987 as a teenager. For me, it was like a time warp since it was 2007 before I returned to WDW to first hear the classic TTA spiel. I guess I'm not offended by the change as many others are. The tram conductor confirmed in his own spiel that this was the first day of the new TTA - I guess planned to coincide with the Buzz Lightyear ticker tape parade featuring Buzz Aldrin. If it's one thing I realized when I returned to WDW after a 20 year hiatus, it is that change is the only constant (SO much had changed in that time, particularly for me the changes in the character of EPCOT). I'll miss the mention of Tom Morrow, but hey - there remains a small tribute to the old Flight to the Moon/Mission to Mars ride in Mission Space (the short mission control monitor video of the bird breaching the security perimeter and crash-landing). Each small detail of the attractions embeds itself in our memories and, for the nostalgic in me, grows in significance when replaced. It's still a relaxing ride, and I'm really glad that this classic attraction exhibiting a WED technology (that really still should be utilized in the real world) still exists in Tomorrowland, whatever the spiel may be.

10-04-2009, 07:52 AM	#14
NC_WDW_Daddy Annual Passholder Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Richlands, NC Posts: 3,158	Re: It's Kinda of a Sad Day For The T.T.A. Sad, but I guess that is the way of updates.

10-04-2009, 08:27 AM	#15
Disney05 Off to Neverland! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 3,447	Re: It's Kinda of a Sad Day For The T.T.A. Heard the audio of the new spiel. Unfortunately it was still closed for my trip a few weeks ago. What's with the new "highway in the sky" reference? Will they be changing the monorail spiel soon too? __________________ When you wish upon a star..... LAUGHTER IS TIMELESS, IMAGINATION HAS NO AGE AND DREAMS ARE FOREVER. Adults are only kids grown up, anyway. WD ...That's the real trouble with the world. Too many people grow up. WD "For those who get it, no explanation is necessary. For those who don't, no explanation will do." http://wdwhomesick.wordpress.com/

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Budget kinda?	SnowCinder82	Money Saving Tips / Budgeting	2	06-03-2009 11:00 AM
Kinda annoyed.	pranker51502	WDW Theme Parks	37	05-19-2009 09:36 AM
I'm (kinda) back	disneydarling	General Discussions	13	10-31-2008 06:40 AM
Feeling kinda bummy and blue	HomeofLove4Him	General Discussions	4	09-06-2006 09:37 PM
Feeling kinda bummy...pixie dust to spare?	HomeofLove4Him	General Discussions	3	07-22-2006 11:56 PM

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode