Which clones should be built in DCA ?

[Mainoumi]

Mission Space is a blast - I'm a late 40's mom..come on, if I can ride it over and over, anyone should be able to! I think it is people's nervousness about the ride that makes them feel sick. Anyhow...

How about the Pirates of the Caribbean 3D interactive game they have in DisneyQuest in Orlando? That is SO MUCH FUN!! There's always a line for it. I'd like to see this type of attraction take over a floor of Innoventions, which is filled with outdated, embarassing products tie-ins.

[sweeper]

Mission Space is a blast - I'm a late 40's mom..come on, if I can ride it over and over, anyone should be able to! I think it is people's nervousness about the ride that makes them feel sick. Anyhow...

How about the Pirates of the Caribbean 3D interactive game they have in DisneyQuest in Orlando? That is SO MUCH FUN!! There's always a line for it. I'd like to see this type of attraction take over a floor of Innoventions, which is filled with outdated, embarassing products tie-ins.

I agree with the POTC 3D game. That was fun and would get me to go to Innoventions.

As for Mission Space, just because it works for you does not mean it works for everybody. The crowds this July seemed to be steering clear of the thing. Again, if you have to give out surprize FastPasses for it, that is not a good sign.

[KNRG]

I don't think cloning Soarin' at Epcot ruined the ride at DCA. It's a strange fit for Epcot, but I don't think it has affected DCA's at all.

The interesting part being that it is - still - the most popular attraction at WDW. Even after Everest at AK opened and the % attendance jump at that park was higher then all the other parks.

And about M:S not being in slightly dire condition... Suprise FP was the final fate of Body Wars before Wonders closed the first time. Only because they are afraid the park wont operate without it are they reopening the pavilion.

[Max]

I certainly agree with you that DCA can't afford another problem by trying to create something wildly original, however, didn't they go safe the first time around? They seem to play it too safe and just cloning attractions like Muppets is a miscalculation.

Clones from WDW have a serious problem when placed in Anaheim. Many people have seen them before and thus have no compelling reason to visit the DLR. And some WDW attractions are just plain not popular with the SoCal market. Now if the clones were to come from Tokyo then I think it would be more marketable, especially if they are trying to capture more out of town guests since we would be the only states-side park to have certain attractions.

I would say use the ride technology and change the story to meet the needs of the SoCal market to make it work. For instance, use Journey to the Center of the Earth but make it a ride about the La Brea Tar Pits (Back in time to the Ice Age) or Mt Shasta and explore the folklore of this mountain and use the volcano/lava theme.

I keep hoping for creative leadership at Disney to actually chart a course soon. Perhaps when Nemo is finished?

I went to TDS and TDL on Sept 30 and I agree with your JTTCOE idea. It is a good ride and with proper theming would fit in DCA.
I also agree with earlier posts that an updated Great Movie ride would also work at DCA. Given the acting talent pool on the west coast I think the CM participation would work. (It is sometimes hit and miss at WDW and I feel that the talent level of the CM has alot to do with it)
The Pooh Hunny Hunt at TDL is awesome and we need to bring it to North America.
For pure thrills I say install RNRC. I know I might get skewered but Everest in my opinion is a better Matterhorn and but you need space to install it (which DL does not have).
Max

[Michael]

I would love to see JTTCOE at DCA...it looks like a fun ride.

[mark]

Re: Mission Space. I just did both versions last week while in Orlando. The mild version is a snooze, but the extreme version is way too harsh. The price tag makes me think of everything that could have been added and enhanced at Epcot instead. On even the busiest days during the wine and food festival, there was never more than a 10 minute wait.

[Max]

I did Mission Space before them came out with the Light Version. I did okay with it probably because I followed all of the instructions and tips from boards. However, once you do it once it is not as thilling after that. As per my earlier post if I had to pick a thrill ride it would be RNRC or Everest and if I wanted a well themed ride it would be Journey or Pooh from Tokyo.
Max

[R2-D2]

i think mission space would be good. so would jttcote and e:e.

[ismael flores]

and from what i remember hearing mission:space went well over the budget more than double