E.T. Adventure General Discussion

[DOOMBOT]

It is still strange to me that they don't have ET open - especially with HRRR gone now. And with no house portals back in that area now.. no brainer!

I have to imagine they've done some math regarding the logistics of keeping E.T. TM's around for HHN hours and decided it's more trouble than it's worth. Still, it'd be a frequent stop for myself if they actually made it happen.

It just ... feels right, yknow? I feel like it's gotta happen someday.

 

[Tobias]

It is still strange to me that they don't have ET open - especially with HRRR gone now. And with no house portals back in that area now.. no brainer!

I have to imagine they've done some math regarding the logistics of keeping E.T. TM's around for HHN hours and decided it's more trouble than it's worth. Still, it'd be a frequent stop for myself if they actually made it happen.

It just ... feels right, yknow? I feel like it's gotta happen someday.

Pretty much what GA-MBIT said, also the core audience that would ride HRRR is probably not going to be riding E.T., it makes more sense for them to have Transformers open instead, which is exactly what they did.

Right now, the best thing is to ride E.T. before Stay and Scream, which is very easy to do and that indoor queue provides a wonderful relief from the sun.

 

[KonataUniversal]

What is the funniest thing you've put on your Interplanetary Passport??

 

[DOOMBOT]

I've often told tales of Tony Day, where about 45 people all met up together and stormed E.T. with the goal of making the little guy say "Tony" a lot of times in a row. Tony Day was great.

 

[MagdolHauntsMe]

I've often told tales of Tony Day, where about 45 people all met up together and stormed E.T. with the goal of making the little guy say "Tony" a lot of times in a row. Tony Day was great.

As a tribute to the band Tony! Toni! Tone!?

 

[KonataUniversal]

I've often told tales of Tony Day, where about 45 people all met up together and stormed E.T. with the goal of making the little guy say "Tony" a lot of times in a row. Tony Day was great.

OMG LOL

 

[SquirrelExorcist]

Just got off ET and the lighting for the back half is drastically different. It’s much darker overall with more emphasis on overhead lights. Moving heads and gobos and swirling colors!

EDIT: Watching recent POVs, I’m not sure how new much of this is, but it seems like a change to the light levels and several new/enhanced fixtures.

 

[soma27]

Sad news (and maybe known), but brought my kids down for their first visit ever and my first visit in ~6 years. After 3 rides over 3 days with no Botanicus I asked the ride
op - he said Botanicus has been down for at least 4, maybe 6, months. Really poor showing if true, is he down for good?

Also @Alicia i have been waiting a few years to finally wear this shirt

 

[Alicia]

Sad news (and maybe known), but brought my kids down for their first visit ever and my first visit in ~6 years. After 3 rides over 3 days with no Botanicus I asked the ride
op - he said Botanicus has been down for at least 4, maybe 6, months. Really poor showing if true, is he down for good?

Also @Alicia i have been waiting a few years to finally wear this shirt

LOVE the shirt!

Yea, he's been missing from the queue since at least through the summer.

But even WORSE, the bunny rabbit has also been missing too!

I have been told they will return, but who knows when.

 

[Cwoolboy]

I bet they got rid of the bunny because THAT RABBIT'S DYNAMITE!!!

 

[Disneyhead]

There are credible reports that Botanicus is back as of today.

 

[Rhian]

There are credible reports that Botanicus is back as of today.

He’s operating a lot smoother now too.

The little drummer ET is also back with less blinding drumsticks in the celebration scene. There also appears to be a few other minor but noticeable updates here and there throughout the ride.

 

[Mad Dog]

Yes, Botannicus is back. Our first ride in the park on our arrival day was Nov. 15th. As I entered the Express line I
expressed my sadness that reports were that Botannicus had been down for a long time. The TM said, "You're in luck.
Botannicus has announced he will grace us with his presence in a few moments." Then Botannicus, in all his glory, arose in front of
us. I stood there and watched until he retreated, of course. Love that Botanicus.
So, I told Alene to text Dave @Disneyhead that Botannicus was back, and tell him to post it on IU so his many fans would know
he was back.
We went on ET a ton of times during the vacation, and Botannicus always appeared. And, as @Rhian said the ride seemed clean
and updated. But, the fog is still not present during the space warp scene....but it does flow as soon as you're on the planet.

 

[Clive]

Yes, Botannicus is back. Our first ride in the park on our arrival day was Nov. 15th. As I entered the Express line I
expressed my sadness that reports were that Botannicus had been down for a long time. The TM said, "You're in luck.
Botannicus has announced he will grace us with his presence in a few moments." Then Botannicus, in all his glory, arose in front of
us. I stood there and watched until he retreated, of course. Love that Botanicus.
So, I told Alene to text Dave @Disneyhead that Botannicus was back, and tell him to post it on IU so his many fans would know
he was back.
We went on ET a ton of times during the vacation, and Botannicus always appeared. And, as @Rhian said the ride seemed clean
and updated. But, the fog is still not present during the space warp scene....but it does flow as soon as you're on the planet.

I haven't seen any fog in the "desolation" scene of the Green Planet for many years, so this is very welcome news.