Future of Toon Lagoon

[TheCodeMan95]

Yeah, usually they only last about a month. Popeye still has some thematic elements missing (the big ones are the Bluto that hangs overhead and the sharks, although I don't think the sharks are returning at this point) so hopefully we see the return of those. Also noticed a ton of gigantic cobwebs in the cave section of Popeye last time I rode.

I feel like a fake fan, but I have no idea what the sharks are

 

[HHN Maddux]

Yeah, usually they only last about a month. Popeye still has some thematic elements missing (the big ones are the Bluto that hangs overhead and the sharks, although I don't think the sharks are returning at this point) so hopefully we see the return of those. Also noticed a ton of gigantic cobwebs in the cave section of Popeye last time I rode.

Have the sharks been missing? And why don't you think they'd return?

 

[biggerboat16]

I feel like a fake fan, but I have no idea what the sharks are

When you loop around the Olive, there are little holes in the bottom of the ship with some cargo floating inside of them. There are supposed to be a few shark fins on a turntable rotating around the cargo

 

[TheCodeMan95]

When you loop around the Olive, there are little holes in the bottom of the ship with some cargo floating inside of them. There are supposed to be a few shark fins on a turntable rotating around the cargo

Wow, I never noticed this lol

 

[biggerboat16]

Wow, I never noticed this lol

Yeah they’re really small lol, but still a cool detail

 

[Brian G.]

I would have liked to have seen Skull Island on that list.

Could we, for once, focus on the positives? But to quell your fears, don't worry about it not being listed.

I feel like a fake fan, but I have no idea what the sharks are

Best photo I got. You can see it in the ship's hull breach.

 

[Clive]

What was nuts was you were able to get directly over the shark turntable back when The Olive had all of its crawlspaces. Specifically, there was a net incline you could climb that put you directly over open water/the animation below. In an age where kids have smartphones that could conceivably fall down that way, I'm not shocked those crawl areas were removed... but I admired the ingenuity.

 

[sonoma15]

Have the sharks been missing? And why don't you think they'd return?

Because they've been missing for so long.

What was nuts was you were able to get directly over the shark turntable back when The Olive had all of its crawlspaces. Specifically, there was a net incline you could climb that put you directly over open water/the animation below. In an age where kids have smartphones that could conceivably fall down that way, I'm not shocked those crawl areas were removed... but I admired the ingenuity.

I remember being terrified to crawl over that net when I was a little kid because I thought I would fall in the water and get ate by the sharks

 

[belloq87]

Could we, for once, focus on the positives? But to quell your fears, don't worry about it not being listed.

The implication that I haven't highlighted any recent "positives" is not accurate. See my pretty unqualified rave reaction to CineSational, or my appreciation of the new E.T. entrance (and the general refresh inside the ride).

 

[Brian G.]

The implication that I haven't highlighted any recent "positives" is not accurate. See my pretty unqualified rave reaction to CineSational, or my appreciation of the new E.T. entrance (and the general refresh inside the ride).

This is the Toon Lagoon thread. We're talking about Toon Lagoon rides getting not only earlier refurbs, but longer ones; and we're talking about Kong. That's my point.

It's the same individuals every. single. time.

 

[belloq87]

This is the Toon Lagoon thread. We're talking about Toon Lagoon rides getting not only earlier refurbs, but longer ones; and we're talking about Kong. That's my point.

It's the same individuals every. single. time.

I mean... the Skull Island thread has been locked, so there's no truly appropriate place to talk about it anymore, but I do apologize for the thread drift here.

I don't apologize for being passionate about a ride I (used to) like a lot that is operating below the standard that I hold Universal to.

 

[Brian G.]

I mean... the Skull Island thread has been locked, so there's no truly appropriate place to talk about it anymore, but I do apologize for the thread drift here.

I don't apologize for being passionate about a ride I (used to) like a lot that is operating below the standard that I hold Universal to.

Could we, for once, focus on the positives? But to quell your fears, don't worry about it not being listed.

Now back to Toons

 

[Skold]

Random thought of the day, owing to a PC slideshow:

Not a fan of photo-ops (says one who has purple wall and Orange Bird pics).

But Marmaduke is the best one. Love watching people trying to figure it out! Took us like 3 tries!

 

[sonoma15]

I guess I was wrong before about them never returning because as of today the sharks have finally returned to Popeye!

 

[Alicia]

I guess I was wrong before about them never returning because as of today the sharks have finally returned to Popeye!

Is this shared somewhere??

 

[sonoma15]

Is this shared somewhere??

I was hoping someone else would get a better video/picture than this but this is the only video I have because the area was closing for the night.

 

[WebHead1138]

Popeye is officially in public domain now. I wonder if Universal still has to pay for the licensing rights now. Something to think about.

 

[Mike S]

Popeye is officially in public domain now. I wonder if Universal still has to pay for the licensing rights now. Something to think about.

Most likely not but I’m not a copyright lawyer. Maybe this keeps it somewhat safe since all they have to do is pay to maintain it now.

 

[PerceptiveCoot]

Popeye is officially in public domain now. I wonder if Universal still has to pay for the licensing rights now. Something to think about.

They do if he's smack'n on som' spinach.

 

[Sneakman]

They do if he's smack'n on som' spinach.

Weird how copywright law works. I don’t imagine it’s that expensive, and it’s a popular ride. Popeye, while not a top tier property, it’s nice to have it to yourself if it’s not big of an issue. People still remember he exists.



who still knows who Dudley-Do-Right is? (No shade, Jay ward stuff is cool)