So I got to ride again today. Twice actually. The first time I rode was weeks ago, on the second day of softs. Now, I don't know if it's because I was in different rows, or because so much time has passed, but I am convinced that the ride profile has been improved. Namely, small bumps and quick moves have been added that I don't remember from the first time I rode. (I ran into the Trackers this morning and they said it can seem different depending on where you sit, but I've sat in 3 rows now, and the ride still seems a little different to me than before.) There's a part towards the end that I remembered as having a big bump type movement... But now there are more scattered throughout, including a car side-swiping the audience in Times Square that feels pretty realistic.
Also, pizza smell wasn't working before and worked today. The water sprays when you go underwater and come out of the water are definitely different depending on your seat (and the fan's wind that day.) I got barely any water the first couple times and a lot (well a lot more) on my last ride. It's still the least amount of water on a 3D ride/show ever (and I hope it stays that way.)
The ride is still a lot of fun to me. Everyone around me was having a great time too. The crowd I was with in the morning were part of the AP preview, and they were understandably more enthusiastic. The crowd I was with in the afternoon were just general public. They didn't cheer as much when the applause sign went on in the pre-show as the AP, but they still walked off the ride with big smiles on their faces.
My favorite part of the ride, don't ask me why, is on the Moon, especially when Jimmy is floating around in zero-g and kicks off the audience to get back to his car. It really feels and looks like he's kicking off the railing on the front, especially as seen from the rows further back.
Sorry all, I still love this ride.
New electronic sign:
Virtual Line Kiosk:
Virtual Line times started right after AP previews today:
Interesting, they mention that it's a 30+ min experience on the ticket:
Express holders do not require ticket and enter immediately:
Test seats outside:
Test seats not doing so well outside, wood paneling already coming off:
As I mentioned before, both theaters were running after AP previews ended:
Only just realized today that the pre-show rooms are unfinished, with the back walls just exposed sound-proofing material, and temporary stanchions up:
And yes, the mural is back... and as far as I can tell, looks exactly the same:
Well, there's always a Xmas overlay possibility for them. 
