Disney purchases Lucasfilms

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Originally Posted by JNota0005DakMC

Something needs to be done in AK... Without some expansion (Avatar themed or otherwise) the park will lose any growth that it may have gained attendance wise in the past few years...

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I don't think anyone would disagree that AK needs something. It actually needs far more than one big draw. When I was there with my son in April, we came in the park, walked to Safari to get a FP, walked to Everest (stopped mid way for the best Margarita slushi at a tiny stand I ever had at Disney). I believe from the time we got off the bus and walked that distance around to Everest it was an hour. Everything is so freak'n far.

We didn't pass much going to the Safari nor did we pass anything really going to Everest, well beyond plants, beverages and food carts. We walked onto Everest, Rode Dinosaurs, went back to Safari and I think we were back on the bus in under 3 hours. Yet 3 hours, with 2 walk on attractions we only rode 3 attractions.

On the day he had to work I went to AK on my own and tried to like it. I did the things I hadn't done in 15 years since we first attended when it opened and hated it. When I met up with the DS he asked what I did. The 24 year old looked at me like a needed a brain transplant. He was right. I wish I had those hours back.

Do folks like you and supernova even know why you continue to go to the Disney parks?

I mean, yeah, I miss the way things used to be as well, but it seems as though both of you are perfectly miserable throughout the entire experienced based upon your reports here.

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Originally Posted by Mo Noyz

Do folks like you and supernova even know why you continue to go to the Disney parks?

I mean, yeah, I miss the way things used to be as well, but it seems as though both of you are perfectly miserable throughout the entire experienced based upon your reports here.

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Oy. Cranky Monday again?

Just because we don't agree with your opinions about Avatar it really is not necessary to have a meltdown. You are always so sensitive and habitually lash out at other members, might want have that looked into. Just saying.

Where did I say anything about Avatar? And how is asking a simple question "lashing out"? Speaking of sensitive...

Where did you say anything about Avatar in the post I questioned?

Try to stop creating straw men and read my posts for comprehension.

This has nothing to do with avatar, or any specific land/attraction/whathaveyou.

You attend AK and wish you had those hours of your life back. You talk about the MK and oh my how the FLE is going to be a huge bust, and why can't they get a roller coaster built in the time frame you deem sufficient? And although we likely agree more than not when it comes to Epcot (especially Future World), there's a notable trend there.

And I won't even get you started on your number one pet peeve, the transportation system.

It's just befuddling why you'd continue to spend a relatively outrageous amount of money to keep going somewhere that only makes you complain.

And Cranky Monday continues.

As does your ability to paint as "hostile" a simple question you are either unwilling, or unable, to answer.

There's plenty to love about the place. But there is still plenty to wish they'd fix, too. The parks are far from perfect. Trouble is, they seem to be 'fixing' things and heading in the wrong direction. I honestly don't see how new Fantasyland is going to increase park attendance like HP helped Universal.

The main difference being that Universal was in bad need of the attendence boost.

BTW, have you seen the newly released artists renderings of the new Test Track? They actually look very promising.

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Originally Posted by Mo Noyz

The main difference being that Universal was in bad need of the attendence boost.

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True. But just because Disney doesn't need the help in the attendance area doesn't justify their going about things half-heartedly.

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Originally Posted by Mo Noyz

BTW, have you seen the newly released artists renderings of the new Test Track? They actually look very promising.

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Not yet. Again, I don't follow the Disney parks blog, and this is really the only site I both posting on, so if it's not here, I haven't seen it. The first and only picture I saw was a Tron looking car from early concept photos. Since the exterior loop around the building was a big (noisy) draw to the building, I would imagine they're leaving that there? Especially after taking that technology and kicking it up about ten notches out in Cars Land.

I guess I just don't see the half-hearted aspect of the FLE.

As for TT, the physical ride is going to remain the same. A safe assumption I made the second they announced the refurb. There was no conceivable reason to change it, being that it is still one of the most popular rides on property.

Here's the new artwork.

New Concept Art Reveals More of Test Track Presented by Chevrolet | WDW News Today

Thanks for the link. Very Tron-ish. And same general idea with the design of the car in the mirror from Radiator Springs Racers.

Surprised they are changing the queue area, though. The old one was visually appealing and engaging for the guests and.... oh wait. Never mind.

Well, the old queue actually was interesting the first time through. After that, annoying and loud were the only apt descriptions.

the queue dated itself extremely quickly... something about seeing a mid 90's version of my Monte Carlo in the videos...

FOCUSING ON STAR WARS: EPISODE VII, LUCASFILM POSTPONES EPISODES II AND III 3D

January 28, 2013Lucasfilm has decided to postpone this fall's scheduled release of Star Wars Episodes II and III in 3D. Given the recent development that we are moving forward with a new Star Wars trilogy, we will now focus 100 percent of our efforts on Star Wars: Episode VII in order to ensure the best possible experience for our fans. We will post further information about our 3D release plans at a later date.