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Another ride question... (you can tell I'm lacking on my DL knowledge.)
What happened to the People Mover? I know it went thru some updates, but in April there was no ride. Couldn't even see an entrance that even suggested a ride had been there. When was it removed?
It's been gone for a really long time, hasn't it? I don't recall seeing it since the kids were born, and my oldest is 8! I could be wrong, but I think we would have gone on it if it was there - DH was so excited to take the People Mover in WDW, since he couldn't do it at DLR anymore.
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Yes its been gone a long time--- they updated it with a speedier version with new cars that rise up in the rear to simulate speed but heard someone got hurt and they scraped it and now its just empty... I wish they bring the People Mover back since it was nice to sit back and tour TL--- I guess I will sign the petition
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Yes its been gone a long time--- they updated it with a speedier version with new cars that rise up in the rear to simulate speed but heard someone got hurt and they scraped it and now its just empty...
Ah, yes . . . Rocket Rods. I believe someone was "injured" while riding and I also heard it was well complained about and really didn't ever go over well.
Now that there is nothing there and the "track" sits there empty, it really does make me miss it. Methinks I shall sign the petition as well . . . not that Disney always listens to those things, but it can't hurt to try, right?
Zoie and I are probably some of the few people who really enjoyed Rocket Rods (and actually rode it a few times.). But I miss the people mover too! It's one of our must dos in Florida now so we can reminisce (sp?)...
As for how long they've been gone, it's been a long time. Zoie was 5 when she loved Rocket Rods and she's 15 now! So, People Mover would have been gone for some time before that.
What happened to the People Mover? I know it went thru some updates, but in April there was no ride. Couldn't even see an entrance that even suggested a ride had been there. When was it removed? Disneyland Peoplemover - Bring it Back Petition
OHHHH NOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is awful! I went around three times in a row for extra magic hours last July. I got to view the special 4th of July fireworks from it. The breeze was blowing, the voice-over was like going back to childhood, the whole thing was so pleasant and relaxing.
Here is a utube video for those who would like a memory!
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Yes, we love the People Mover and really miss it at DL - one of our favorite rides in Tomorrowland at WDW. BUT DL has the subs back but WDW paved them over. I wish they hadn't done that.
Yes, we love the People Mover and really miss it at DL - one of our favorite rides in Tomorrowland at WDW. BUT DL has the subs back but WDW paved them over. I wish they hadn't done that.
Yeah, that whole paving over thing looks pretty permanant to me! It is wierd, and it always makes me disoriented because I was used to the subs being there for so long. I know the attraction was outdated, but I always enjoyed the nastalgia. Then again, I see Carousel of Progress several times a year if I can, even though the future is starting to look retro in some ways!
I thought I heard somewhere that the People Mover maybe back. But if we all sign something I bet someone one from Disney will get a clue.
About Carousel of Progress I always enjoy seeing the pass becoming now. They could put the Star Trek (the Enterprise-E stuff) future in at the end so it wouldn't be dated to much. I know it not Disney but Star Wars and the Muppets isn't either.
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About Carousel of Progress I always enjoy seeing the pass becoming now. They could put the Star Trek (the Enterprise-E stuff) future in at the end so it wouldn't be dated to much. I know it not Disney but Star Wars and the Muppets isn't either.
Considering Star Trek lost their home here in Vegas, it needs a new place to go!
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Considering Star Trek lost their home here in Vegas, it needs a new place to go!
I know and I never got to see it, They should bring it to Anaheim like somewhere near Disneyland resort. There is a tour one here in San Diego that will stay until the end of the year I've been twice so far, it is part of the Aerospace museum in Balboa Park. But any way the People Mover should be back and modify (to accommodate wheelchairs).
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I thought I heard somewhere that the People Mover maybe back. But if we all sign something I bet someone one from Disney will get a clue.
I know it not Disney but Star Wars and the Muppets isn't either.
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