The Future of MIB

[HHN Maddux]

Figured with there already being speculation about this ride's future post-Epic, and the ride's quality declining steadily, it's now (sadly) a good time for this thread to finally be made.

As always, let's try to stay on track and not spin off into baseless speculation. Basically, don't zig when ya should zag.

 

[Viator]

Seems to be the same issue Cat has. The difference?

One's an actual, viable IP that's timeless.

 

[Skold]

I mean, we're going to need to post some scores to even see who is remotely credible in this conversation.

 

[belloq87]

There are so many things in USF that should get the axe before MIB.

 

[Brian G.]

I mean, we're going to need to post some scores to even see who is remotely credible in this conversation.

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[Paulio]

While MiB may be a popular movie to watch, the ride itself unfortunately sadly isn't and doesn't have the same appeal as Buzz Lightyear's Astro Blaster or Waterworld. I do agree with the other poster that other unappealing rides should get axed before MiB, starting with the Kidszone area (except ET, which is a separate issue due to Steven Spielberg's contract).

 

[Mad Dog]

MIB is, at the minimum, 100 times better than the very lame Buzz Lightyear, or the mediocre Toy Story Mania shooter rides at WDW.

 

[Tyc00n96]

Even though MIB is at this point one of the oldest attractions in USF, I think it'll be fine for a while, even if everything eventually has a shelf life.

 

[jseal777]

Seems to be the same issue Cat has. The difference?

One's an actual, viable IP that's timeless.

And the other is Cat in the Hat.

 

[Alicia]

I predict good things for MiB: Alien Attack actually...

Maybe.

Probably?

 

[HHN Maddux]

I predict good things for MiB: Alien Attack actually...

Maybe.

Probably?

So...

 

[Nico]

Seems to be the same issue Cat has. The difference?

One's an actual, viable IP that's timeless.

Was it rumor or fact that they were taking parts from Cat to maintain MIB?

 

[Paulio]

Even though MIB is at this point one of the oldest attractions in USF, I think it'll be fine for a while, even if everything eventually has a shelf life.

No doubt, it's a shame it doesn't have the pop appeal. I really love the ride.

 

[Clive]

I predict good things for MiB: Alien Attack actually...

Maybe.

Probably?

I mean, if they're going to keep Cat in the Hat around...

(I know nothing, just inferring.)

 

[Legacy]

I predict good things for MiB: Alien Attack actually...

Maybe.

Probably?

Re-track and update with Sally?

 

[Alicia]

…update with Sally?

Have them update the twitchy ET animatronics while in town please

 

[Clive]

Have them update the twitchy ET animatronics while in town please

Twitchy is generous! I'd use the word "immobile."

 

[JoeCamel]

Have them update the twitchy ET animatronics while in town please

Some twitchy is funny

 

[Skold]

Have them update the twitchy ET animatronics while in town please

"W-w-w-welcome home, you've arrived"

 

[Bort]

The beauty of MIB is that you can get so lost in the competitive nature of it that the ride doesn't event have to be updated that much. The queue is phenomenal, and the layout of the ride itself is fine. Long enough that it feels worth your time, but not to the point that it feels like overkill. Update some of the scenes themselves with new AAs/targets, and spruce up the post "red button" cooldown thru unload portion of the ride so that it's not just black walls.

To me, its a staple of the resort. Everyone loves a little friendly competition with family and friends, especially when its in the form of a ride and not some skills game that you have to pay extra for.