What will replace Looney Tunes River Ride?

[MickeyD]

Because, you know, fuck all the family groups and people with children who want to visit the park, right? I mean how dare they be offered something to enjoy while they visit. MW should cater to enthusiasts only because, let's face it, there the only people who go to the park. not the general public, let alone anyone with a child.

I WANT to see them put a family attraction in there. This is not that. It is an idea targeted at an early age market that would occupy valuable real estate unnecessarily. It is also a poorly executed idea that has no place in a true Theme Park. Of course right now this is all speculation. Isn't this a site for Theme Park enthusiasts? Well at least thats what I thought the last decade or so I have been a member on here. Some people need to just chill the fuck out and enjoy the friendly banter that this place SHOULD be all about. Like I said, we will have to just wait and see.. I've had a pretty good strike rate in the past. Maybe this time I've got it all wrong. Still fun to speculate Edited February 9, 2014 by MickeyD

[liz.wis]

I agree with the above. I spend about 80% of my time in the parks with my young kids, and I thought the (admittedly little information) on the mini cars thing sounded completely underwhelming, compared to the old LTRR, which was a great ride in its day IMO.

[westical]

Yup, needs to be a ride that the entire family can go on and enjoy.

[themagician]

That's what was great about LTRR. Everyone in the family enjoyed it. I do hope they do something similar, I doubt it though.

[themagician]

The Theme Park Social Network Facebook page just posted that they saw construction workers entering and leaving the building. They might finally be doing something.

[Reanimated35]

Probably clearing out the stuff from the auction, or, I think someone mentioned in one of the articles about that auction that it was being used as a maintenance shed, so high-vis gear wouldn't be that unusual.

[DaptoFunlandGuy]

I was in the soundstage last weekend. Believe me - TPSN is playing with themselves, and they forgot the magnifying glass and tweezers.

Currently it is storage for WAY more than just the auction - the auction stuff took up probably less than a quarter of the floor space. Probably a third of the building is empty, and the rest is maintenance storage (and christmas theming storage). Unless they saw Dasher, Dancer, Prancer and Vixen flying out of there this week... nothing is happening just yet.

The park needs a warehouse beyond what they already have... right now i'm of the opinion that the old LTRR building is being used far better as it is than the Mini-MovieWorld Cars Ride...

[Reanimated35]

Where were they doing off-ride maintenance before?

[Jay Jay The Jet Plane]

I went to Movie World yesterday I took this picture when I was walking around the Looney Tunes land what ever is called.. I peaked over a fence and saw a door that shows the building has been gutted (Which we already know) Sorry it's not rotated the right way

[Reanimated35]

I'm sorry but it's really not a challenge to rotate a photo, on a computer or on a phone/tablet.

How exactly does this door in a horribly over-exposed photo show us the building has been gutted?

even slightly edited it doesn't show anything

Edited April 10, 2014 by reanimated35

[DaptoFunlandGuy]

Where were they doing off-ride maintenance before?

They aren't doing maintenance in the sound stage - thats where they're STORING maintenance stuff - like a gearbox for superman escape (part of the flywheel i'm told). However there are some maintenance buildings next door.

The 'door into the empty sound stage' photo that keeps being taken by fanboys is the one up near the old Marvin Rocket end. In my previous post I said probably a third of the building is empty - it is the third of the building at that end. Fanboy photos taken from 'on stage' aren't going to get any shots of anything stored inside the building as they're all at the other end, and behind the angle of the door. (naturally as the other end is the closest to the maintenance buildings).

I did manage to take photos of a few parts of the storage area while I was there, but considering the park's stance on photos, and especially back of house photos, i'm not going to post them as I know they'll most likely be taken down almost immediately.

[Reanimated35]

Ah that makes more sense. Cheers.

[Jay Jay The Jet Plane]

Here's more pictures when I went to the park today (The last two pictures do look the same but they are not)

[MickeyD]

Oh god is this the beginning of the end??? The Kiddie Car ride cometh

[DaptoFunlandGuy]

Nope - apart from a few lot sale items being picked up, nothing has changed inside - can everyone see that temporary fencing?

Heres just some of whats on the other side...

Although i'm not able to recall whether that particular wall was there two weeks ago...

Edited April 12, 2014 by AlexB

[MickeyD]

Well at least that gigantic shed is being put to some functional use, albeit a rather bland interior design effort lol.

★★★WARNING HUGE AMOUNTS OF STUPIDITY AND SARCASM LIE AHEAD★★★

NOW HERE'S A THOUGHT

Perhaps they could consider recreating the look of an authentic giant unused sound stage as a fitting tribute to the Park's previous "Movie Magic" theme? This unique and delightfully inexpensive new attraction would consist of fully self escorted walking tours, showcasing the endless possibilities that such a vast empty space may or may not have!

At the beginning of the tour, guests may opt to rent headsets for just $20 that are designed to enhance the tour experience within. Guests are reminded that the headsets are not for keeps and useless outside of the Auditorium.

Crossing into the darkness, the group is given a moment to let their eyes adjust.

Suddenly an announcement is made:

"Hi everyone and welcome to the former Looney Tunes Studios (audience cheers). A place where imagination is non existent and absolutely nothing inside will happen. Today our tour will take us into the empty space of the former Tune Studios, but before I go on there is some important information I must inform you all about (audience sighs). You see it would appear that a demolition crew has taken everything away from the set and stolen Bugs Bunny! (Audience sighs). Apparently he was tossed out into a dumpster and heading down to a tip out back of Nerang! (Audience sighs again)

But remember folks. You are afterall in a place where nothing could possibly happen, so let's head onto the set and forget about that Wascilly Wabbit" (doors open, guests enter)

As guests walk within the witches hats, another voice over sounds:

"Be sure to have those cameras at the ready folks - you just might feel the need to let your mind wonder away from the incredibly distracting nothing themeing inside, giving you something to do. We kindly ask that you also refrain from the use of flash photography as there is simply no point- you're about to experience a completely forgettable adventure, unlike anything else in the world and the largest of it's kind in the southern hemisphere!"

Seemingly hours pass by yet amazingly just 15 minutes later, guests exit to the East side obligatory gift shop, with a twist that features everything from dry-rotted chairs, once featured in the Sundowner diner to buckets full of melted green coloured toxic slime, as formerly featured in the "Great Gremlin Adventure" - now yours to own for just 50 dollars! The Park's retail division not surprisingly excited by this fantastic big cash spinner!

As they round the building and back into the park, guests face one last exciting surprise - bugs bunny sitting atop a loaded dumpster! Much to everyone's delight, this one last animatronic dodged the trip to the tip, now proudly twirling his eyes, mouth chattering away and with no audio, leaving it too the guests to figure out what he's supposed to be saying.. perhaps only those who remember the old ride will know or possibly care to

But seriously...

Edited April 13, 2014 by MickeyD

[GoGoBoy]

What a WASTE of a truly massive dark ride building. I'm sorry but it would be ridiculous if they kept using it as a maintenance/storage shed. Find somewhere else for that! They did before! This building encroaches heavily into the park itself and therefore needs to be utilised as a major attraction.

[DaptoFunlandGuy]

They did before!

I just want to acknowledge that while this level of storage wasn't required in the past, the park hasn't ever really been operating at this level of additional theme before.

The current christmas tree for the park isn't something that really should be all-weather all year (although it is built to handle it, it should be sheltered where possible), and takes up about a container's worth of space (or more). All of the floats from Christmas are in there too - and many of the details aren't something that would respond well to weather - you must remember the parade route is mostly indoors these days. The park has taken christmas and hallowe'en to this level because they have had the room like they've never had before. I'm sure an all-weather venue for tech-crews to work on the set design of the floats has been extremely convenient (especially right opposite the audio visual maintenance bay)

I'm not advocating the prolonged use of the space in this fashion, but it is in a place convenient to their maintenance areas. It is pretty clear that maintenance only needs about half the space - and you could still do some pretty awesome 'darkride' experiences in such a small remaining space (take a look at Fantasyland for ideas on how to do that!) To be honest, that's probably not a bad idea - ride systems the likes of Mr Toad or Alice's adventures in Wonderland - you could easily fit 2, maybe three different attractions in there, and still have plenty of room left for storage of the floats etc.

[MickeyD]

Ok I'm going to beg for recognition now. Did anybody actually read my last post because I thought it was pretty bloody hilarious!

Joz?

Maybe you had to be there or have a stupid sense of humour... I dunno.. I tried..

Never fear and like it or not people I will strike again oneday but only when the time is right. For now, back to my sensible box I go

[GoGoBoy]

Ok I'm going to beg for recognition now. Did anybody actually read my last post because I thought it was pretty bloody hilarious!

Joz?

Maybe you had to be there or have a stupid sense of humour... I dunno.. I tried..

Never fear and like it or not people I will strike again oneday but only when the time is right. For now, back to my sensible box I go

It was too long. I got through the first paragraph then gave up.

[Reanimated35]

I'm sorry, I didn't read it either. I saw a wall of text and just hoped someone would have quoted the crucial part a bit later.

[Santa07]

Well at least that gigantic shed is being put to some functional use, albeit a rather bland interior design effort lol.

★★★WARNING HUGE AMOUNTS OF STUPIDITY AND SARCASM LIE AHEAD★★★

NOW HERE'S A THOUGHT

Perhaps they could consider recreating the look of an authentic giant unused sound stage as a fitting tribute to the Park's previous "Movie Magic" theme? This unique and delightfully inexpensive new attraction would consist of fully self escorted walking tours, showcasing the endless possibilities that such a vast empty space may or may not have!

At the beginning of the tour, guests may opt to rent headsets for just $20 that are designed to enhance the tour experience within. Guests are reminded that the headsets are not for keeps and useless outside of the Auditorium.

Crossing into the darkness, the group is given a moment to let their eyes adjust.

Suddenly an announcement is made:

"Hi everyone and welcome to the former Looney Tunes Studios (audience cheers). A place where imagination is non existent and absolutely nothing inside will happen. Today our tour will take us into the empty space of the former Tune Studios, but before I go on there is some important information I must inform you all about (audience sighs). You see it would appear that a demolition crew has taken everything away from the set and stolen Bugs Bunny! (Audience sighs). Apparently he was tossed out into a dumpster and heading down to a tip out back of Nerang! (Audience sighs again)

But remember folks. You are afterall in a place where nothing could possibly happen, so let's head onto the set and forget about that Wascilly Wabbit" (doors open, guests enter)

As guests walk within the witches hats, another voice over sounds:

"Be sure to have those cameras at the ready folks - you just might feel the need to let your mind wonder away from the incredibly distracting nothing themeing inside, giving you something to do. We kindly ask that you also refrain from the use of flash photography as there is simply no point- you're about to experience a completely forgettable adventure, unlike anything else in the world and the largest of it's kind in the southern hemisphere!"

Seemingly hours pass by yet amazingly just 15 minutes later, guests exit to the East side obligatory gift shop, with a twist that features everything from dry-rotted chairs, once featured in the Sundowner diner to buckets full of melted green coloured toxic slime, as formerly featured in the "Great Gremlin Adventure" - now yours to own for just 50 dollars! The Park's retail division not surprisingly excited by this fantastic big cash spinner!

As they round the building and back into the park, guests face one last exciting surprise - bugs bunny sitting atop a loaded dumpster! Much to everyone's delight, this one last animatronic dodged the trip to the tip, now proudly twirling his eyes, mouth chattering away and with no audio, leaving it too the guests to figure out what he's supposed to be saying.. perhaps only those who remember the old ride will know or possibly care to

But seriously...

Um... yeah... that's really weird... some funny bits though!

[Reanimated35]

I said I hoped someone would quote the crucial part, not the whole damn post.

When quoting Santa07, please don't quote the entire post when it's a long one, just the critical part you're replying to, or a simple "snip" or reference to the poster's name would be good enough. Otherwise it just makes the thread huge, especially for other users browsing on a mobile/tablet device.

Edited April 14, 2014 by reanimated35

[Gary86]

Something is going on at the old River Ride. Inside looked cleaned out and the old qhue area (RRR viewing area) was fenced off. I'll post pictures tomorrow. It better not be Mini Kids Driving School

[Reanimated35]

Something is going on at the old River Ride. Inside looked cleaned out and the old qhue area (RRR viewing area) was fenced off. I'll post pictures tomorrow. It better not be Mini Kids Driving School

You're shittin' me, right?