Looney Toons River Ride closed

[Gazza]

The elevator portion of the ride was interesting though.

To be fair, even the simulator was nothing special either. Just rather lame and poorly animated.

[Jamberoo Fan]

To be fair, even the simulator was nothing special either. Just rather lame and poorly animated.

Probably. I just liked how they had TV screens around the whole simulator.

[westical]

Now that the LTRR boats are gone WVTP won't be too enthusiastic about either buying them back off whatever theme park they sold them to or anywhere else.

Gone where?

[T-bone]

If the park has sold the boats, that usually means they will not repurchase them a few months later, if they were to just re-theme and keep the ride system largely unchanged, why would they sell the boats? Where is this information from? You have to realise a decision such as closing a ride isn't taken lightly, it's not like they just flicked the closed flag on the computer, they would have some sort of plans for the area, even if not finalised, same goes for other closed attractions (Bermuda, Eureka, the Peoplemover) they have all closed for a reason, not just because someone can't be bothered opening the attraction anymore.

[con]

In the 2nd part of the show, how did they get froghorn leghorn to sync up with the presenter. I never saw them click anything with their hands or feet. Was someone on the otherside of the set listening in & activating something or.....?

[aussienetman]

No one was pressing a button con. Just good timing. Foghorn's left arm would begin to raise and when it was around shoulder height he would begin to talk. it was up to the operator to keep up with the animatronics, not the other way around.. and trust me - after 40+ times doing that pre-show every day - you get use to the timing pretty quick

Edited May 16, 2011 by aussienetman

[rappa]

Yeah his recording starts a predetermined amount of time after the entry doors close.

[Original]

It was always funny, when the presenter wouldn't get to finish in time and Foghorn would just talk over the top of him and answer a question that hadn't been asked yet. :|

[rappa]

Whilst the presenters usually did a great job, I never understood why they didn't make a simple system for the presenter to start the dialogue. Whatever works I guess

[DaptoFunlandGuy]

Well, perhaps: a) since it was built when it was all about movie making and acting - knowing your lines, and getting them out in the correct timeframe, would have yet again been in fitting with the theme. the technology for the in-built microphone controller probably wasn't around back then. A modern change is present in JTTCOTE on main street - as the host has a button on their microphone to activate the sound effects of the T-rex at the appropriate time. Funny though when the button does not work. (I presume this was similar to the installation and controls for Shrek also)

[erikals]

Well, perhaps: a) since it was built when it was all about movie making and acting - knowing your lines, and getting them out in the correct timeframe, would have yet again been in fitting with the theme. the technology for the in-built microphone controller probably wasn't around back then. A modern change is present in JTTCOTE on main street - as the host has a button on their microphone to activate the sound effects of the T-rex at the appropriate time. Funny though when the button does not work. (I presume this was similar to the installation and controls for Shrek also)

Timing is/was everything with LTRR - as I have read on these forums. I hope MW stores the Foghorn Leghorn animatronic - they should repair it and put it on display somewhere in the park (memorial to the LTRR?) They could have had the technology for syllable controlled animatronics (anyone remember 'Elektro' the Moto Man? - the operator would speak in a predefined pattern of words and Elektro did what the operator asked of him (it was also in the timing - of spoken syllables that is). They could have done something like that for LTRR.

If the park has sold the boats, that usually means they will not repurchase them a few months later, if they were to just re-theme and keep the ride system largely unchanged, why would they sell the boats? Where is this information from? You have to realise a decision such as closing a ride isn't taken lightly, it's not like they just flicked the closed flag on the computer, they would have some sort of plans for the area, even if not finalised, same goes for other closed attractions (Bermuda, Eureka, the Peoplemover) they have all closed for a reason, not just because someone can't be bothered opening the attraction anymore.

Didn't you see the pic of the LTRR boats and the tree across the river gag on the previous page?

[westical]

How does that mean that they've been sold? And who would buy them?

[rappa]

Technology was most certainly around for a button drilled into a microphone back then But you're probably right about the acting thing.

[T-bone]

Didn't you see the pic of the LTRR boats and the tree across the river gag on the previous page?

I am sorry, but I really don't get how the boats being removed from the attraction building = boats being sold and need to be re-purchased if they suddenly decide they want to build a new boat attraction. Am I blind or something?

[pin142]

Someone using common sense? Crazy!!!

[erikals]

I am sorry, but I really don't get how the boats being removed from the attraction building = boats being sold and need to be re-purchased if they suddenly decide they want to build a new boat attraction. Am I blind or something?

I'll bring a bit of closure to that question. One, it appears Movie World does not want another boat attraction (meaning they sold all the boats) Two, they are planning something totally different on the land formerly occupied by LTRR.

How does that mean that they've been sold? And who would buy them?

You're right, perhaps MW is putting the boats in storage. Who would buy them though? Perhaps another theme park in need of some boats for a water ride, I would think. They might end up repainting and retheming them if they do decide on a new water attraction (I don't think it will happen though).

[Gazza]

I’m with T-Bone, why does them being removed from the ride building mean they were necessarily sold. Looney Tunes (Along with Bermuda Triangle and Vikings Revenge) were all designed built in house by the park, so it is unlikely another theme park would have a boat attraction compatible with this boat design, and even if a compatible attraction does exist, it unlikely that theme park suddenly needs dozens 20 year old boats to add to their attractions’ fleet at this moment. I would say they are ether in storage (Most theme parks keep old rides around on site in a ‘boneyard’ for tax write off purposes) or the second option is that they were simply sent to the tip, as has happened with many old theme park attractions on the coast.

[erikals]

I’m with T-Bone, why does them being removed from the ride building mean they were necessarily sold. Looney Tunes (Along with Bermuda Triangle and Vikings Revenge) were all designed built in house by the park, so it is unlikely another theme park would have a boat attraction compatible with this boat design, and even if a compatible attraction does exist, it unlikely that theme park suddenly needs dozens 20 year old boats to add to their attractions’ fleet at this moment. I would say they are ether in storage (Most theme parks keep old rides around on site in a ‘boneyard’ for tax write off purposes) or the second option is that they were simply sent to the tip, as has happened with many old theme park attractions on the coast.

I'd hafta agree with ya mate - i hope they haven't dumped the boats though. Whats the deal with the onsite boneyard relating to tax writeoff?

[Gazza]

Not 100% on the specifics, as I said it's something many theme parks have, but as far as I know if they still the equipment on site they can claim the depreciation on tax.

[erikals]

Not 100% on the specifics, as I said it's something many theme parks have, but as far as I know if they still the equipment on site they can claim the depreciation on tax.

So, let me get this straight. If MW still have all the LTRR boats in storage, they can claim the (lower) cash value of the boats against their tax payment, meaning they pay less tax? Not too clear on tax so sorry if I'm a bit unclear.

[Tjay]

All the boats have not been sold and are sitting on the slab where the Saw maze was last Halloween.

[erikals]

All the boats have not been sold and are sitting on the slab where the Saw maze was last Halloween.

Glad to see we cleared that up - can you post pics as well?

[Tjay]

^ there is a pic posted on the previous page of this

[erikals]

^ there is a pic posted on the previous page of this

Alright, now that's cleared up, what would you all like to see replace LTRR?

[MickeyD]

"Ben10 The ride" lol.. hmmm seriously.. maybe?