Disney's California Adventure Overhaul

[TheDecemberists]

FUN FACT: Radiator Springs Racers is currently the most expensive attraction ever constructed in the Walt Disney Company's History.

What about Journey to the Center of the Earth? Or does that not count.

 

[Hatetofly]

^ Multiply that by two.

 

[Rock'nRoller]

^ Yeah, and it's only going to be like Test Track but maybe better or the same.

 

[Jymmymack]

It's supposed to be next-gen Test Track. What that means, who knows. Smoother, faster, tighter turns? I'm assuming they are calculating the cost of the entire Cadillac Range into that attraction price seeing as how the attraction is racing in around and between the Ornament Valley. Also, the dark scenes are supposed to feature tractor-tipping, Frank, and almost every car from the film, with the indoor finale being a trip into the caverns.

 

[jtsalien]

It's supposed to be next-gen Test Track. What that means, who knows. Smoother, faster, tighter turns? I'm assuming they are calculating the cost of the entire Cadillac Range into that attraction price seeing as how the attraction is racing in around and between the Ornament Valley. Also, the dark scenes are supposed to feature tractor-tipping, Frank, and almost every car from the film, with the indoor finale being a trip into the caverns.

Wow. That's surprisingly epic. If done right, it can easily become one of Disney's best attractions. I am excited for this.

 

[Jymmymack]

They are going big on this one. You can feel it when you walk into DCA. TSM? Little Mermaid? Child's play. At least, that's how they seem to approach it, and it's the vibe I get from the patrons. The focus is completely on Cars Land.

 

[UNIrd]

They are going big on this one. You can feel it when you walk into DCA. TSM? Little Mermaid? Child's play. At least, that's how they seem to approach it, and it's the vibe I get from the patrons. The focus is completely on Cars Land.

Yup. Because that's where all the merch sales are. If you wonder why Disney would announce their biggest park expansions to be based on Cars and Princesses, it's because those are the biggest merch moneymakers.

 

[Jymmymack]

Very true. On a slightly less cynical note, Cars Land does come pretty much pre-built. A one-way street with shops, diners, and race cars? Pretty much a no-brainer. Just pray they don't come after Epcot with Cars Land 2: Mater's Spy Adventure.

 

[Rock'nRoller]

Very true. On a slightly less cynical note, Cars Land does come pretty much pre-built. A one-way street with shops, diners, and race cars? Pretty much a no-brainer. Just pray they don't come after Epcot with Cars Land 2: Mater's Spy Adventure.

I don't think Car's LAND will happen but maybe Cars might layover Test Track.

 

[jtsalien]

I don't think Car's LAND will happen but maybe Cars might layover Test Track.

That will never happen. A sponsor is more lucrative than merchandise sales at Epcot.

 

[TSSD]

I don't think Car's LAND will happen but maybe Cars might layover Test Track.

Don't you DARE speak such blasphemous words!

 

[UNIrd]

That will never happen. A sponsor is more lucrative than merchandise sales at Epcot.

Forget sponsors. I hope it would never happen because Disney has more respect for the park and its theme.

 

[jtsalien]

Forget sponsors. I hope it would never happen because Disney has more respect for the park and its theme.

I was just responding to the fact that merchandise is why Cars Land was built. Let alone that fact that it would make no sense at all, and that's even less sense then Nemo at the Living Seas, to overlay Test Track.

 

[BJCool]

Maquette of the statue of Walt Disney and Mickey Mouse that will be at the front of the park

 

[Jymmymack]

Love it.

 

[jtsalien]

I want one

 

[TSSD]

That's awesome!

 

[Jymmymack]

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/bl...-testing-today/?CMP=SOC-DLRUSENFY11Q4FBDM0030

Radiator Springs Racers began testing today.

 

[jtsalien]

^Awesome. Even though I'm not a huge Cars fan, I'm digging that ride vehicle.

 

[Jymmymack]

Even managed to nail those headlights stickers. Ka-chow!