ST the E was amazing. But it was also paid per person, and small groups. And really not repeatable.
"Ground-breaking" is entirely a subjective phrase. Is a ride only ground-breaking if it truly debuts some new technology? Or could it also be ground-breaking for the way it combines existing technology in unexpected and impressive ways?
I don't necessarily believe ROTR will be "ground-breaking," but I do believe - based on what we've heard about it so far - that it will represent Disney throwing every trick in their book at us in a way they haven't done in Florida in a long, long time.
great questionIs that coming from personal sources or forum-rumors?
Disney wants to make sure they have something strong enough to go up against the big big threat of the rumored USF "Bourne" show.great question
both really
Disney itself is now saying fall and not late fall also many people on other boards are saying October
The last ground breaking ride was called Flight of Passage. I guess you missed it.
My list would be much shorter than yours if we’re talking Orlando only.
I only think 3- Splash, Spider, ToT.
My criteria is simple. The ride has to redefine the genre.
Each one turned flumes, dark rides and drop towers as we knew them, completely on their heads.
Seriously, how could you miss ToT?
My guess is that the HP coaster will also be on that list by turning what we know about a roller coaster completely on it’s head. Seven Dwarves potentially could have been this, but it was cut down immensely.
As for ROTR, we’ll have to ride it first. But honestly, if I get off of it thinking the same thing as FoP, then that’s fine in my book. FoP wasn’t “groundbreaking” to me, but it was executed better than any sim ever. Even the mists of water were flawless (actual mists and not droplets).
If I get off ROTR thinking it’s the best dark ride I’ve ever been on and easily wins that crown from Spider-Man or Forbidden Journey, then I leave 100% fulfilled.
my predicted ranking of E tickets this year
1.ROTR
1A HP Coaster
3.Smugglers Run
I certainly think it will surprise many.Mickey and Minnie could be the huge surprise. It's a massive building, and supposedly high tech not seen in a ride before.
I certainly think it will surprise many.
Most are over-looking it since it's opening mere months before Galaxy's Edge, but this ride will be a legitimate E unto it's own and depending on your taste, possibly better than Smugglers Run. I've heard the ride time will be around 6-7 mins for Runaway Railway, too.
It seems concrete beach is making the exclusive beers for Galaxy Edge. Considering it’s a Florida brewery, i wonder if they will ship out to California, or if they will brew the same recipe at another location/brewery in California. Neither beers sound great to me. I realize they need to make beers for “everyone”, but would It kill them to make a hoppy beer for once?
Try Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge Ale Months Ahead of the Land’s Opening at Disney Parks - WDW News Today
I will be stunned if Disney opens two 7 minute long dark rides in the same park, the same year.
Sorry, that just can't be possible.
Disneyland will be hit much much harder than DHS. Kinda glad we're getting it late.
The good thing about DHS is most of the rides are D/E tickets. The bad thing is there’s only gonna be 9 rides plus shows as you allude.Lookin' at FOP with their 2-3 hour wait times a solid year after opening...Mmmmmmm
A park with a total of 9 rides when all is said and done..Mmmmmmmm
Lookin' at FOP with their 2-3 hour wait times a solid year after opening...Mmmmmmm
A park with a total of 9 rides when all is said and done..Mmmmmmmm
i dont know if this matters but DL version is opening in late june which is a busy time of year and DHS is opening october ish not as busyDL will be MUCH better. For ONE reason: no FP+.
Go on a Wednesday during school, and likely with APs blocked the first few months. No way will it be as bad as WDW.
Case in Point: Toy Story Mania. While WDWs was a FP+ nightmare for years, it was a 15 minute wait at DL. Similar with Soarin.
I can't see DL being close to the nightmare that will be SWGE at Hollywood Studios. For years, likely. Of course, I'm talking weekdays here.
Didn’t DL just recently introduce paid FastPasses you can book ahead of time? Max Pass I think it’s called?DL will be MUCH better. For ONE reason: no FP+.
Go on a Wednesday during school, and likely with APs blocked the first few months. No way will it be as bad as WDW.
Case in Point: Toy Story Mania. While WDWs was a FP+ nightmare for years, it was a 15 minute wait at DL. Similar with Soarin.
I can't see DL being close to the nightmare that will be SWGE at Hollywood Studios. For years, likely. Of course, I'm talking weekdays here.
My comment was in relation to those first few grand opening days. Like the lines wrapped around CityWalk for the grand opening of Hogsmeade. Since DL will be first, I expect them to get the brunt of that.Lookin' at FOP with their 2-3 hour wait times a solid year after opening...Mmmmmmm
A park with a total of 9 rides when all is said and done..Mmmmmmmm