mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 It has always been billed as a "family" coaster. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 It has always been billed as a "family" coaster. I know. But, I consider Big Thunder to be a family coaster. I was hoping this one might be at least on that level. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 What is the height requirement for BTM? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 What is the height requirement for BTM? 40" The Goofy rollercoaster is 35" So, I guess this new ride will fall somewhere in between those experiences. Not awful, but I thought they could use something a little more thrilling here. I know how you feel about the Ariel ride, and everything else in this area of the park is kind of low key. Dumbo, Goofy, Pooh, etc. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 40" The Goofy rollercoaster is 35" So, I guess this new ride will fall somewhere in between those experiences. Not awful, but I thought they could use something a little more thrilling here. I know how you feel about the Ariel ride, and everything else in this area of the park is kind of low key. Dumbo, Goofy, Pooh, etc. TCD If you are looking for a thrilling Snow White ride, she is looking to make a few extra bucks to help pay for some surgery. I can hook you up . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 If you are looking for a thrilling Snow White ride, she is looking to make a few extra bucks to help pay for some surgery. I can hook you up . Thanks for that generous offer, but I'll pass. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 From the Disney Parks Blog... Behind the Scenes: Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Car Completes Drop Test at Magic Kingdom Parkposted on September 23rd, 2013 by Jennifer Fickley-Baker, Social Media Manager Earlier today, Imagineers and Design & Engineering marked a milestone in the construction of Seven Dwarfs Mine Train in New Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom Park. Last week, the team completed the car’s first push/pull test, and today marked the first time the train ran under its own gravity and completed its first drop out of the station. As a reminder, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train is set to debut in 2014. http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2013/09/behind-the-scenes-seven-dwarfs-mine-train-car-completes-drop-test-at-magic-kingdom-park/?CMP=SOC-WDWFY12Q2FBDM0723 AC in A2......Aaron 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AC in A2......Aaron 693 Posted September 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 Thanks for sharing Mo. Looking forward to testing it out in December. I know a guy. No. That was a lie. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 Just posting after Aaron to show our connecting tags :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 :rofl2: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AC in A2......Aaron 693 Posted September 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nicki aka Rebelstand 272 Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 why is mo out of her head this time? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 why is mo out of her head this time? Beats me, but I'm betting it could be just about anything Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AC in A2......Aaron 693 Posted October 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 Latest Aerial Photos: http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/fantasyland/news/22oct2013-photos---aerial-photography-of-the-seven-dwarfs-mine-train-coaster-construction.htm Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 Those new aerial photos confirm that this thing is a long way from being finished. Things seemed to be moving along nicely after the other New Fantasyland stuff opened. It seemed possible then that they would have this done and at least have soft openings for the upcoming Christmas season. But, they have since clearly put the brakes on, and are delaying the opening for some time well into 2014. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AC in A2......Aaron 693 Posted October 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 They need something to announce in 2014......... "Ladies and Gentlemen, Here is the ride that took us longer to build than it took Universal to build an entire new land. That either means our ride is ridiculously awesome or we are just incredibly slow." -Bobby (sometime in 2014) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted December 9, 2013 Report Share Posted December 9, 2013 A new video of the latest update on the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, with Imagineer Dave Minichiello...http://youtu.be/wdSQOOPfQk4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted December 10, 2013 Report Share Posted December 10, 2013 A new video of the latest update on the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, with Imagineer Dave Minichiello...http://youtu.be/wdSQOOPfQk4This is the first I've heard a definite statement of when in 2014.Not real definite, but he does say Spring several times.It looks like they're picking up the pace again.TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AC in A2......Aaron 693 Posted December 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2013 Slow and slow wins the race apparently. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AC in A2......Aaron 693 Posted January 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 Update with video:http://touch.orlandosentinel.com/#section/-1/article/p2p-78795190/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted February 14, 2014 Report Share Posted February 14, 2014 Orlando Attractions Magazine posted this to Facebook today... Disney is holding a summer media preview on April 30, including a preview of the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train ride. https://www.facebook.com/attractionsmagazine Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted February 14, 2014 Report Share Posted February 14, 2014 From Inside the Magic... Walt Disney World plans summer press event showing off Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, MyMagic+, and more new offeringsTopics: Disney, Entertainment, Magic Kingdom, Special Event, Theme Parks, Walt Disney WorldTags: Fastpass, Festival of Fantasy, MyMagic, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train As fans eagerly await the official debut of the newest Walt Disney World theme park enhancements and attractions, Disney has scheduled a 3-day summer media event that will unveil all their latest offerings. Walt Disney World traditionally holds a massive press event at the beginning of the busy summer season each year to tout to worldwide media all the most exciting elements being added. This year, that includes a preview of the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train at the Magic Kingdom. The event will take place April 30 – May 2, 2014. No opening date has been announced yet for the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, but attending press will be given a chance to “preview” the attraction during these dates, likely indicating that the ride will be ready to run by then. It may or may not be open to the public at that point, but it will surely be shown off in a grand fashion. Soft openings or other previews prior to these dates are entirely possible, but (as is always the case) are not announced ahead of time. In addition, Disney will be unveiling MyMagic+ to the press, a possible indication that they aim to complete their ongoing MagicBand and FastPass+ testing by the time this press event begins and summer crowds descend on the parks. Also included in the press event will be the Festival of Fantasy parade, which is scheduled to debut some time next month (March 2014), Princess Fairytale Hall, which has already been open for several months, along with new restaurants and Disney resort villas. So come back to Inside the Magic at the end of April for coverage of all the excitement from Disney’s summer media preview event! http://www.insidethemagic.net/headlines/walt-disney-world-plans-summer-press-event-showing-off-seven-dwarfs-mine-train-mymagic-and-more-new-offerings/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Judy in Texas 150 Posted February 14, 2014 Report Share Posted February 14, 2014 I saw the mine train running out of the corner of my eye tonight. I stood there with my camera waiting for it to go by again; but, alas it did not. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted February 14, 2014 Report Share Posted February 14, 2014 Orlando Attractions Magazine posted this to Facebook today... https://www.facebook.com/attractionsmagazine So there we have it. The Mine Train is Disney's answer to the new stuff being unveiled over at Universal Studios this summer. It's obvious that Disney will delay the opening of the Mine Train so they can use it to market to families this summer. By dragging out the Mine Train opening, they can have this big press event and announce all the "new" things they have for us to enjoy this summer. Never mind that 90% of what they will be marketing as new had been around for a year or more. We will probably here a lot about blue aliens too. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AC in A2......Aaron 693 Posted February 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2014 So there we have it. The Mine Train is Disney's answer to the new stuff being unveiled over at Universal Studios this summer. It's obvious that Disney will delay the opening of the Mine Train so they can use it to market to families this summer. By dragging out the Mine Train opening, they can have this big press event and announce all the "new" things they have for us to enjoy this summer. Never mind that 90% of what they will be marketing as new had been around for a year or more. We will probably here a lot about blue aliens too. TCD All that being said, you'll be there to give us a no-nonsense review of the ride during soft opening, right? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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