Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind - General Discussion

[awhen]

That’s not a middle entrance in the artwork, it’s an archway in front of the building with, presumably, fast pass/standby/single rider signage.

 

[Nick]

That’s not a middle entrance in the artwork, it’s an archway in front of the building with, presumably, fast pass/standby/single rider signage.

Ah, I actually see that now. Looks like the two openings are for standby on the right and FP on the left.

 

[PerceptiveCoot]

What's the surprise? That it's made of wood? Or am I missing something else?

I'm also lost here

 

[Disneyhead]

IDK about the look of that entrance. Definitely value engineered. The plywood looks pretty cheap tacky.

But maybe they aren't finished with it and that's not the final look.

/s

 

[shiekra38]

Ellen will never approve any of this

 

[Parkscope Joe]

I mean, I guess I don't understand why the hate on something that looks pretty similar to the concept art and isn't even close to finished. The only difference is it looks like they decided to change where the entrance to the ride is as the middle entrance got removed.

I'm used to UOE still and just was more shocked. Plus I thought the front of the building would remain closer to the old design. Just surprised.

 

[Nick]

Update on the enclosure of the building:

Temporary Doors Added to Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind as Weather Sealing Continues

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[Magic-Man]

Man, I really hope this opens next year. Ratatouille's late opening does not give me any hope though....

 

[belloq87]

Not surprising, but confirmation that nothing's been filmed for the attraction yet:

Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Actor Video Has Not Been Filmed Yet

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Also, other outfits are again reporting that there will be no animatronics included in this ride (and more specifically, that some were planned and subsequently cut from the budget).

 

[Nick]

Not surprising, but confirmation that nothing's been filmed for the attraction yet:

Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Actor Video Has Not Been Filmed Yet

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Also, other outfits are again reporting that there will be no animatronics included in this ride (and more specifically, that some were planned and subsequently cut from the budget).

Well, GotG3 hasn't started filming yet. James Gunn says filming starts later this year.

 

[Cheezbat]

What a waste. Man...Disney could do so much here...and yet they cut corners like always. Why is Tokyo the only place where Imagineering can actually do their job? They act like anything done in WDW has to be budget-cut. WDW makes SOOOO much more money than the other resorts.

Not surprising, but confirmation that nothing's been filmed for the attraction yet:

Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Actor Video Has Not Been Filmed Yet

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blogmickey.com

Also, other outfits are again reporting that there will be no animatronics included in this ride (and more specifically, that some were planned and subsequently cut from the budget).

 

[SkiBum]

What a waste. Man...Disney could do so much here...and yet they cut corners like always. Why is Tokyo the only place where Imagineering can actually do their job? They act like anything done in WDW has to be budget-cut. WDW makes SOOOO much more money than the other resorts.

I still think that it's a matter of efficiency and waste. Imagineering either over-promises/under-delivers or the charges that they build into every project are just too ridiculous. They run late on every project and then over budget. It's as if they need to hire good project managers who have the authority to reign in the engineers and they also need to start considering what good actually looks like. Without having any more knowledge about Guardians as I do (which is limited), I don't know if this is a good way to spend $300M+. Hagrids was expensive but it is such a great coaster. Velocicoaster will be expensive due to the rockwork and theming but it looks to check off the thrill factors and immersiveness. Looking at Guardians, one would hope that there are plenty of themed elements to experience in the queue and ride both. TRON is just a coaster in a box with some lighting effects that do not seem to justify the cost. I'm not trying to start an argument about who is better (UNI vs DIS) but just comparing projects that may or may not be good comparisons.

I'll readily admit that I'm not an engineer and don't work for Disney. However, they don't seem to have made progress as opposed to when the Haunted Mansion and Pirates were built. They just found ways to make it a lot more expensive.

 

[HandsomePete]

Why is Tokyo the only place where Imagineering can actually do their job? They act like anything done in WDW has to be budget-cut.

The budget for this is well north of 300 million. If WDI can’t figure out how to build a coaster with a few animatronics in it for that much money, I think that says more about them than penny pinching.

More often than not, “budget cuts” are actually the result of WDI not being able to hit an agreed upon number, not having an agreed upon number reduced.

Edit: what SkiBum said

 

[tielo]

I still think that it's a matter of efficiency and waste. Imagineering either over-promises/under-delivers or the charges that they build into every project are just too ridiculous. They run late on every project and then over budget. It's as if they need to hire good project managers who have the authority to reign in the engineers and they also need to start considering what good actually looks like. Without having any more knowledge about Guardians as I do (which is limited), I don't know if this is a good way to spend $300M+. Hagrids was expensive but it is such a great coaster. Velocicoaster will be expensive due to the rockwork and theming but it looks to check off the thrill factors and immersiveness. Looking at Guardians, one would hope that there are plenty of themed elements to experience in the queue and ride both. TRON is just a coaster in a box with some lighting effects that do not seem to justify the cost. I'm not trying to start an argument about who is better (UNI vs DIS) but just comparing projects that may or may not be good comparisons.

I'll readily admit that I'm not an engineer and don't work for Disney. However, they don't seem to have made progress as opposed to when the Haunted Mansion and Pirates were built. They just found ways to make it a lot more expensive.

Remember that rockwork moved from Hagrid's to the Velocecoaster and it was a smart move imho.

 

[GAcoaster]

Why is Tokyo the only place where Imagineering can actually do their job? They act like anything done in WDW has to be budget-cut.

Tokyo's budget comes from their owners OLC. WDW's budget comes from Disney, and heaven forbid they do anything bold that might cut into the shareholder's dividends.

 

[shiekra38]

Not surprising, but confirmation that nothing's been filmed for the attraction yet:

Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Actor Video Has Not Been Filmed Yet

Walt Disney World news, photos, and reviews! We provide you with daily news from the Walt Disney World theme parks and beyond

blogmickey.com

Also, other outfits are again reporting that there will be no animatronics included in this ride (and more specifically, that some were planned and subsequently cut from the budget).

Don't they kind of need to have the actors in the attraction in some capacity?

 

[belloq87]

Don't they kind of need to have the actors in the attraction in some capacity?

I'm not sure what you're really asking.

Gunn said they'll be filming the actors' footage sometime during the GOTG VOL. 3 shoot. So they will be in the attraction.

 

[shiekra38]

I'm not sure what you're really asking.

Gunn said they'll be filming the actors' footage sometime during the GOTG VOL. 3 shoot. So they will be in the attraction.

I was thinking they'd been cut

Looks like they'll be filmed at a later date though

 

[belloq87]

AAs have been cut.

Allegedly.

 

[shiekra38]

AAs have been cut.

Allegedly.

Yeah I got the messages crossed lol

That's unfortunate though