Cortezcapt (Derek) 156 Posted September 2, 2017 Report Share Posted September 2, 2017 On 8/30/2017 at 0:57 PM, Tri-Circle-D said: So, who thought it was a good idea to name the new spinner ride the Alien Swirling Saucers? TCD I can't decide if that is hilarious or unfortunate. On 8/31/2017 at 1:26 PM, Helmsey......Todd said: And what would they call the people who have to clean that ride... wipers? That is definitely hilarious. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted September 15, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2017 from the Disney Parks Blog... Quote Thu, September 14, 2017 All in the Details: Imagineers Ready Slinky Dog Dash Ride Vehicle For Testing by Jennifer Fickley-Baker, Editorial Content Manager, Walt Disney World Resort Earlier this month, we shared the exciting news that the first ride vehicle for Slinky Dog Dash, one of two major attractions planned for Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, has arrived at the park. The ride vehicle, which is themed after the character of Slinky from “Toy Story,” took Imagineers from multiple disciplines a few years to design, so the group was thrilled to see the finished product arrive on the site firsthand. According to the Imagineers, the vehicle was created to reflect Slinky’s personality, the movement and motion of a Slinky toy, and of course Slinky’s adorable look which will be visible throughout the land as the coaster moves along the track. “This is a ride for the whole family: it’s fun, it’s exciting, it’s thrilling, but it’s not scary,” said Imagineer Bob Vignec. “It’s a rollercoaster, but it’s also this fun character that will be out in the land. You sort of get a little bit of goosebumps seeing it here for the first time.” Toy Story Land is set to open at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in summer 2018. For more inside looks at this exciting expansion, be sure to check out the list of related stories below. All in the Details: Imagineers Put Final Touches On The Toy Story Land Model For Walt Disney Presents All in the Details: Slinky Dog Dash Track Completed in Toy Story Land Toy Story Land to Open at Walt Disney World Resort in Summer 2018 First Look: Toy Story Land Attractions at Disney’s Hollywood Studios https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2017/09/all-in-the-details-imagineers-ready-slinky-dog-dash-ride-vehicle-for-testing/?CMP=SOC-DPFY17Q4wo0914170920170006A Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted September 15, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2017 Love this! From Disney Parks Blog... Quote Fri, September 15, 2017 Toy Story Land Model & More Now on Display at Walt Disney Presents by Jennifer Fickley-Baker, Editorial Content Manager, Walt Disney World Resort Today, Walt Disney Presents, a re-imagined version of the One Man’s Dream attraction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, officially opens its doors to offer a new look at the past, present and future of Disney Parks. One of the exciting pieces of the “future” that Walt Disney Presents showcases is a model of the park’s Toy Story Land expansion, which will be on display for guests to view starting today. The Toy Story Land expansion, which will open in Summer 2018, will shrink guests to the size of a toy and allow them to explore all the fun of Andy’s backyard, which as you can see in these images, has been delightfully filled with familiar toys and sights from the “Toy Story” films. You can also see some of the charming detail our Imagineers have created for this new land and its two major attractions – Slinky Dog Dash and Alien Swirling Saucers. The Slinky Dog Dash attraction will be a family coaster themed as if Andy used his Mega Coaster Play Kit to build the ultimate coaster for Slinky. The land’s other major attraction, Alien Swirling Saucers, has been designed as a toy play set that Andy got from Pizza Planet, in which Aliens are flying around in their toy flying saucers and trying to capture guests’ rocket toy vehicles with “The Claw.” But the Toy Story Land model isn’t the only exciting draw to Walt Disney Presents. Tracing Disney history from Walt Disney’s beginning sketches, photos and storyboards, the attraction celebrates milestones in Disney film and theme park history up through today and beyond. Expect to see models, maquettes, sketches, artist renderings, a portion of the Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge model, concept art for the new Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway attraction and more. Walt Disney Presents will also continue to host greetings with characters like Star-Lord and baby Groot, plus special sneak previews of upcoming Disney films. Check you My Disney Experience app for the latest. https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2017/09/toy-story-land-model-more-now-on-display-at-walt-disney-presents/?CMP=SOC-DPFY17Q4wo0914170920170008A Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted February 8, 2018 Report Share Posted February 8, 2018 On 8/15/2015 at 10:23 PM, BradyBzLyn...Mo said: Toy Story Land announcement at D23 Expo 2015 - coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fnWK510lerk&feature=youtu.be Here we are closing in on 3 years since Kathy Magum told us how this new land would be on the same level as Carsland in California, and would add two unique rides to DHS, and yesterday the Disney Parks Blog shared new details about the Aliens Swirling Saucer ride: https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2018/02/reimagining-the-future-of-disneys-hollywood-studios-first-look-at-toy-story-lands-alien-swirling-saucers/ As confirmed in the comments, this "unique" ride is simply a copy of the Mater's Junkyard Jamboree ride, but swapping out aliens for tractors. That's unique? They made us wait 3 years for that? I'm sure it will be a nice ride, but it is a slow loader and has low capacity. How's that going to work when the crowds descend? TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Travisma 1,317 Posted February 8, 2018 Report Share Posted February 8, 2018 20 minutes ago, Tri-Circle-D said: Here we are closing in on 3 years since Kathy Magum told us how this new land would be on the same level as Carsland in California, and would add two unique rides to DHS, and yesterday the Disney Parks Blog shared new details about the Aliens Swirling Saucer ride: https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2018/02/reimagining-the-future-of-disneys-hollywood-studios-first-look-at-toy-story-lands-alien-swirling-saucers/ As confirmed in the comments, this "unique" ride is simply a copy of the Mater's Junkyard Jamboree ride, but swapping out aliens for tractors. That's unique? They made us wait 3 years for that? I'm sure it will be a nice ride, but it is a slow loader and has low capacity. How's that going to work when the crowds descend? TCD Hopefully they will have an AP sneak peek like Pandora. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted February 16, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2018 This morning on Good Morning America they announced Toy Story Land will open on June 30th. Avatab.... Steve and Tri-Circle-D 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
slices 16 Posted February 16, 2018 Report Share Posted February 16, 2018 I was debating doing HS July 2nd but think I'll wait until my next trip.Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted February 16, 2018 Report Share Posted February 16, 2018 15 minutes ago, BradyBzLyn...Mo said: This morning on Good Morning America they announced Toy Story Land will open on June 30th. Official announcement on the Disney Parks Blog: https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2018/02/toy-story-land-to-open-at-walt-disney-world-resort-june-30/ I think it's pretty crummy on Disney's part to open it when silver passes are blocked out. Is that a calculated move to entice those passholders to upgrade? TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Katman1356...Jason 1,140 Posted February 16, 2018 Report Share Posted February 16, 2018 I will be at a TA presentation on Toy Story Land in NYC tonight. See if we get any other new details. If I get any I can share I will be sure to bring them here. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Travisma 1,317 Posted February 16, 2018 Report Share Posted February 16, 2018 35 minutes ago, Tri-Circle-D said: Official announcement on the Disney Parks Blog: https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2018/02/toy-story-land-to-open-at-walt-disney-world-resort-june-30/ I think it's pretty crummy on Disney's part to open it when silver passes are blocked out. Is that a calculated move to entice those passholders to upgrade? TCD No, they just don't want us cheap lowlifes around! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted February 16, 2018 Report Share Posted February 16, 2018 20 minutes ago, Katman1356...Jason said: I will be at a TA presentation on Toy Story Land in NYC tonight. See if we get any other new details. If I get any I can share I will be sure to bring them here. I'd be surprised if there's anything new to say- despite all the hype and a three year wait, all this is is two new rides (one of which is a copy of a California Adventure ride) and a walk-up quick serve restaurant. It would be great if there was something more. But I don't think there is. 13 minutes ago, Travisma said: No, they just don't want us cheap lowlifes around! Exactly. That way they can sell those cheap "Discover Disney" passes to non-passholders, and surge price one day tickets to clueless visitors. They only need loyal passholders for the less busy times of the year. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Travisma 1,317 Posted February 16, 2018 Report Share Posted February 16, 2018 5 minutes ago, Tri-Circle-D said: I'd be surprised if there's anything new to say- despite all the hype and a three year wait, all this is is two new rides (one of which is a copy of a California Adventure ride) and a walk-up quick serve restaurant. It would be great if there was something more. But I don't think there is. Exactly. That way they can sell those cheap "Discover Disney" passes to non-passholders, and surge price one day tickets to clueless visitors. They only need loyal passholders for the less busy times of the year. TCD But maybe they will get some neat swag.... oh wait, this is Disney, they don't need to give away anything. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted February 16, 2018 Report Share Posted February 16, 2018 8 minutes ago, Travisma said: But maybe they will get some neat swag.... oh wait, this is Disney, they don't need to give away anything. If only you were a famous blogger- they get lots of free stuff. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Katman1356...Jason 1,140 Posted February 16, 2018 Report Share Posted February 16, 2018 There usually is some swag at these Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted February 16, 2018 Report Share Posted February 16, 2018 2 minutes ago, Katman1356...Jason said: There usually is some swag at these Of course- travel agents are just below bloggers on the free swag food chain. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Katman1356...Jason 1,140 Posted February 16, 2018 Report Share Posted February 16, 2018 It’s really not much. For the Pandora event we got some posters, a notepad and pen, and dinner in NYC. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted February 16, 2018 Report Share Posted February 16, 2018 1 minute ago, Katman1356...Jason said: It’s really not much. For the Pandora event we got some posters, a notepad and pen, and dinner in NYC. Well, the owner of your agency probably got a nifty video invitation and a free trip for a preview of Pandora. A lot of other travel agents did. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Katman1356...Jason 1,140 Posted February 16, 2018 Report Share Posted February 16, 2018 Depends on how big of an agency you are and how many agencies the area manager handles. They only get so many to offer up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted February 16, 2018 Report Share Posted February 16, 2018 Just now, Katman1356...Jason said: Depends on how big of an agency you are and how many agencies the area manager handles. They only get so many to offer up. Of course. They need to save space for the mommy bloggers and other VIP's. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shoreline99 137 Posted February 16, 2018 Report Share Posted February 16, 2018 So, if I'm reading this correctly, the 'ASS' () is a copy of the Mater tractor ride at DCA? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted February 16, 2018 Report Share Posted February 16, 2018 1 hour ago, shoreline99 said: So, if I'm reading this correctly, the 'ASS' () is a copy of the Mater tractor ride at DCA? Yup. Only instead of a tractor pulling you around, it's one of those green aliens from Toy Story. Hardly the unique ride we were promised back at the 2015 D23 Expo. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Katman1356...Jason 1,140 Posted February 16, 2018 Report Share Posted February 16, 2018 But hey they put a roof over this one. They made a point point of mentioning that tonight. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted February 16, 2018 Report Share Posted February 16, 2018 7 minutes ago, Katman1356...Jason said: But hey they put a roof over this one. They made a point point of mentioning that tonight. True. And it has a claw. So totally unique. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Katman1356...Jason 1,140 Posted February 16, 2018 Report Share Posted February 16, 2018 They did mention they had 8 new songs written for this ride alone to add to the theming. Not saying this is the most awesome thing ever just sharing what I did learn about it. Also got to ride the Slinky Dog coaster in VR. It’s going to be a lot of fun. I don’t have an easy way to share pics with me but anyone on my Facebook or Instagram can feel free. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dblr....Rennie 224 Posted February 17, 2018 Report Share Posted February 17, 2018 8 hours ago, Tri-Circle-D said: I'd be surprised if there's anything new to say- despite all the hype and a three year wait, all this is is two new rides (one of which is a copy of a California Adventure ride) and a walk-up quick serve restaurant. TCD So I see a pattern here, I mean look Pandora was just 2 rides and another restaurant........oh sorry a couple of rest rooms also Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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