Innoventions to finally close?

[Wizzard419]

My guess, for the past, was that the licensing costs were too high to add anything relevant. That is always the big problem with using pop-culture, you have to update it regularly or it will get stale or people will be confused by it.

If I say "Cagney", a young will say "Who?", an old will say "Lacey?", and a near dead will say "James?".

[UncleScrooge477]

My guess, for the past, was that the licensing costs were too high to add anything relevant. That is always the big problem with using pop-culture, you have to update it regularly or it will get stale or people will be confused by it.

If I say "Cagney", a young will say "Who?", an old will say "Lacey?", and a near dead will say "James?".

Ha! And Buzz - Buzz Berekley? Buzz Aldrin? Buzz Lightyear?

[Len90]

As for prop displays... they kind of don't work as an attraction since they aren't engaging, hence why planet Hollywood tanked so hard (that and bad food, mismanagement, etc.). Speaking of, they really need to do something about the great movie ride, when their most recent film scene is from 30 years ago, that is a problem. Even the montage at the end has only one clip/image that is just slightly under 10 years old.

I think Planet Hollywood also tanked due to overpriced food. I honestly only eat at the one in WDW just to utilize my $15 vouchers every year and get the free pin.

As for TGMR, I think we have discussed that over in the WDW section a lot. The actual movie scenes do need a lot of work and the attraction is pretty much unchanged since it opened. The movie at the end has been clipped a few times. The most recent redo brought in Pirates and Finding Nemo.

[Amy]

As for prop displays... they kind of don't work as an attraction since they aren't engaging, hence why planet Hollywood tanked so hard (that and bad food, mismanagement, etc.). Speaking of, they really need to do something about the great movie ride, when their most recent film scene is from 30 years ago, that is a problem. Even the montage at the end has only one clip/image that is just slightly under 10 years old.

I think Planet Hollywood also tanked due to overpriced food. I honestly only eat at the one in WDW just to utilize my $15 vouchers every year and get the free pin.

As for TGMR, I think we have discussed that over in the WDW section a lot. The actual movie scenes do need a lot of work and the attraction is pretty much unchanged since it opened. The movie at the end has been clipped a few times. The most recent redo brought in Pirates and Finding Nemo.

In addition to being overpriced, we have found Planet Hollywood's food isn't very good either. We do go to use the voucher like you do Len, but we generally split an appetizer and that's it. Last time I got it to go and we ate it outside and found it to be a much more relaxing experience away from the noise inside the restaurant. I think I forgot to stop at the gift shop for our pin though...

[DisneySpin]

Well I won't mind seeing Innoventions close. It really amazes me how much trouble Disney has finding something substantial for that area. Iron Man certainly has potential; I hope that they incorporate some of the new techniques as they have in Tokyo.

[Wizzard419]

It is in a really tight spot since they have the railroad tracks, the monorail, a major road, and other stuff that can't be moved without a major headache. It is a similar problem that some of the WDW parks face, sure they have masses of land that isn't used yet, but that doesn't mean it is next to the parks.

[DisneySpin]

Oh I know they have limitations because of the physical space, I guess that Tomorrowland as a whole has given Imagineering some fits due to its' supposed "look to the future." It's too bad Autopia stays popular with little kids as that space, added to the CoP site could really add up to something. Ah well, when I become DLR Prez...

[Amy]

Oh I know they have limitations because of the physical space, I guess that Tomorrowland as a whole has given Imagineering some fits due to its' supposed "look to the future." It's too bad Autopia stays popular with little kids as that space, added to the CoP site could really add up to something. Ah well, when I become DLR Prez...

But Autopia in DL is awesome ~ it has that little off-road section, and you get a driver's license! Much better than the WDW Speedway...

[GeoffS]

Pfft. Autopia is more boring than Innoventions. The two-stroke engines reek of fumes and the noise is annoying. A bumper car ride like Tow Mater's in CA would let the kids drive and eliminate the riding lawnmowers. Besides, it's Tomorrowland - shouldn't they have gone electric by now?

[Wizzard419]

I am sure Chevron would love to sponsor an attraction that would promote a car that would not use it's products.

[Tigger Fan]

Bring back carousel of progress (updated of course) or a new version of America sings, or any other attraction that would let people sit for twenty minutes in air conditioning, riding the outside ring watching a show. Then make the upstairs a dark ride tied into the show below.

How about a ride system like peter pan only you lay down flying over a city at night and something attacks you? There must be a marvel character that they could use.

[Amy]

Bring back carousel of progress (updated of course) or a new version of America sings, or any other attraction that would let people sit for twenty minutes in air conditioning, riding the outside ring watching a show. Then make the upstairs a dark ride tied into the show below.

How about a ride system like peter pan only you lay down flying over a city at night and something attacks you? There must be a marvel character that they could use.

You had me until something attacks you

[Tigger Fan]

I agree that nothing has to attack you in the ride, I would prefer that myself, but Disney would want to make it lets say challenging.

[Wizzard419]

Spoiler alert, Disney will be adding a new exhibit for their Infinite game/figure/skylanders knock-off line. Apparently there is a special AP preview next week.

[GeoffS]

Back on original topic: Is there any reason why Disney shouldn't update Innoventions with D23 exhibits? Seems almost a natural fit, and gets extended value out of things conceived for the exhibition. Of course, it wouldn't necessarily be called Innoventions anymore, but rather some play on the 'exhibition' phrasing.