Jose Eber

Hey everybody! This thread is simple! Rather than having a million little threads about everything that goes on at Walt Disney World's Disney's Hollywood Studios, this thread is designed to consolidate it all into one user-friendly thread. Feel free to use it to post updates, trip reports, questions, comments, and of course, general discussion. For pictures and videos of the park as well as past updates, see TPR's Park Index Page. Official Park Website Below are some links to past updates from the park, you may be interested in. Enjoy! --Robb _____________________________________________________ 2005 March 17th, 2005 - Lights, Motors, Action! Stunt Show rehearsal photos! (see below) July 12th, 2005 - 16 year old in critical condition after riding Tower of Terror 2006 June 29th, 2007 - Child dies on Rock n Roller Coaster 2007 August 9th, 2007 - Disney/MGM Studios to be renamed Disney's Hollywood Studios; Toy Story Mania, Block Party Bash & more coming in 2008! 2008 February 7th, 2008 - American Idol-based experience coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios February 8th, 2008 - American Idol theater concept art posted! 2009 February 18th, 2009 - Lawsuit emerges from 2005 Tower of Terror incident May 2nd, 2009 - Secret Star Wars shoot could mean Star Tours II May 4th, 2009 - Yoda to have a role in Star Tours II September 12th, 2009 - Star Tours: The Adventures Continue officially announced! 2010 March 20th, 2010 - American Idol Experience song list updated March 29th, 2010 - New Disney Channel-inspired show to replace High School Musical 3 August 5th, 2010 - Disney's Hollywood Studios to host Last Tour to Endor Star Tours sendoff event in conjunction with Star Wars Celebration V October 7th, 2010 - Star Tours: The Adventures Continue droids revealed October 13th, 2010 - Anthony Daniels to reprise C-3PO role in Star Tours update October 26th, 2010 - C-3PO to pilot the Starspeeder 1000 in Star Tours 2011 February 2nd, 2011 - George Lucas visits Star Tours to give the ride a test run! February 11th, 2011 - Admiral Ackbar, Princess Leia, Darth Vader & other notable characters star in Star Tours: The Adventures Continue April 1st, 2011 - Star Tours destinations revealed! June 22nd, 2011 - Disney pulls the plug on ESPN the Weekend! December 8th, 2011 - Osbourne Spectacle of Dancing Lights photos posted! December 9th, 2011 - Comedy Warehouse returns for the holidays at DHS! December 13th, 2011 - Quick photo update from the park! December 23rd, 2011 - Star Tours Mainstreet Electrical Parade tribute found! December 28th, 2011 - Comedy Warehouse Holiday Special photo report posted! 2012 January 21st, 2012 - Rock the Night special fireworks show coverage! February 9th, 2012 - Fastpass return times to now be strictly enforced April 8th, 2012 - Star Wars Weekends 2012 Celebrity Details Revealed! April 25th, 2012 - Mama Melrose's gets new head chef & menu updates April 27th, 2012 - 'Darth's Mall' shopping venue for Star Wars Weekends May 1st, 2012 - 'The Legend of Captain Jack Sparrow' attraction announced May 7th, 2012 - "Carbon-Freeze Me" offered at Star Wars Weekends 2012 May 10th, 2012 - Droid Factory experience coming to Tatooine Traders May 15th, 2012 - New Fantasyland model moves into One Man's Dream May 15th, 2012 - Learn to draw Phineas & Ferb characters at The Magic of Disney Animation attraction May 15th, 2012 - Star Wars Weekends 2012 promo videos & photos May 20th, 2012 - Star Wars Weekends Update! (Warning! PG-13!) May 30th, 2012 - Several American Idol finalists originally performed at the American Idol Experience September 11th, 2012 - FastPass+ reader installation photo update September 11th, 2012 - Fantasmic adding 1000 seats to the amphitheater September 23rd, 2012 - Wreck-It Ralph characters coming to new meet & greet November 8th, 2012 - Legend of Jack Sparrow attraction to open on Dec. 6th November 27th, 2012 - Behind the scenes look at the Legend of Jack Sparrow November 29th, 2012 - Comedy Warehouse Holiday Special set to return! December 20th, 2012 - New stories coming to Disney Junior: Live on Stage! 2013 January 21st, 2013 - New songs added to The American Idol Experience list March 27th, 2013 - Countdown to Fun Parade ending on April 6th April 26th, 2013 - "May the Fourth" Star Wars Celebration announced! April 26th, 2013 - Monsters University Meet & Greet location announced! October 7th, 2013 - Glow with the Show ears coming to Fantasmic! October 30th, 2013 - The Hollywood Brown Derby Lounge now open! November 10th, 2013 - Bob Iger confirms Star Wars development for DL & WDW 2014 March 18th, 2014 - Do You Want to Draw a Snow Man? Learn to draw Olaf! June 9th, 2014 - Guardians of the Galaxy preview debuts July 4th! June 14th, 2014 - American Idol Experience officially closing Jan. 2015 June 26th, 2014 - Frozen Summer Fun Live announced for Summer 2014! July 5th, 2014 - Frozen Summer Fun Event - Full photo & video report! September 12th, 2014 - Frozen Summer Fun elements get extended run! September 25th, 2014 - Studio Backlot Tour closing after September 27th, 2014 October 24th, 2014 - Sorcerer's hat to be removed November 8th, 2014 - Big Hero 6 Meet and Greet Now Open! November 25th, 2014 - Great Movie Ride to get TCM-inspired updates in 2015! 2015 March 18th, 2015 - Toy Story Midway Mania adding more track! March 13th, 2015 - CEO Bob Iger confirms park name change ahead March 21st, 2015 - 'Frozen' Summer Fun LIVE returns June 17th - Sep 7th May 16th, 2015 - Star Wars Weekends 2015! June 18th, 2015 - Frozen Summer Fun photo report posted! June 23rd, 2015 - The Great Movie Ride enhancements confirmed! 2016 January 15th, 2016 - Lights, Motors, Action! stunt show closes April 2nd! April 20th, 2016 - Expansion of Toy Story land (Slinky Dog coaster) July 11th, 2016 - New Star Wars Land concept art released! November 22nd, 2016 - New nighttime Star Wars Land concept art released! 2017 November 6th, 2017 - Flurry of Fun Christmas Event Media Night! 2018 January 11th, 2018 - New background audio loops debut throughout the park February 12th, 2018 - Preview new toys coming to Star Wars - Galaxy's Edge! February 12th, 2018 - Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway to open in 2019! February 12th, 2018 - New Star Wars-inspired resort details released! February 16th, 2018 - Toy Story Land officially opens on June 30th, 2018! February 22nd, 2018 - New Star Wars-inspired resort visuals released! February 22nd, 2018 - New Toy Story Land preview photos & video! June 28th, 2018 - Slinky Dog Dash Complete POV! 2019 January 17th, 2019 - Lightning McQueen's Racing Academy opening date revealed! March 7th, 2019 - Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge officially opens on 8/29/19 May 1st, 2019 - Star Wars: Behind The Wall Sneak Preview! October 30th, 2019 - New destinations coming to Star Tours this December! 2024 August 11th, 2024 - Monsters Inc land announced! November 22nd, 2024 - Monsters Inc Land will be replacing Animation Courtyard, Muppets will be replacing Aerosmith on RNRC! 2025 March 8th, 2025 - Monsters Inc door coaster preview! May 9th, 2025 - Mandalorian & Grogu joining Millennium Falcon: Smuggers Run July 22nd, 2025 - The Magic of Disney Animation announced! August 25th, 2025 - Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets details released! _____________________________________________________ Original Post: Here are some cool shots from a compatriot in crime. Its from the testing of Lights, Motors, Action, Extreme Stunt Show (Disneyland Paris Import) yesterday: Unlike Soarin, I have not had the privilege of seeing the original. From the shots (more at www.MKT3000.com) Cool looking shot!

Here are those sexy costumes I was talking about:

S P O I L E R S Well, I hope its open for you, me, I've got to get to the testing of MGM's LMA tomorrow afternoon. Everything is pretty much in place. Smells? That was one thing I was going to mention. The smells are considerably stronger (but not too strong). So strong in fact that out in the holding area (DCA -- final slope of the ramp before you get split up into the three gate zones) you could smell them a bit. During the ride -- the orange is far more 'citrus'...the woodsy was about the same and the Malibu Ocean scene was unique smelling, or they opted for a different effect (I have no idea what it is). At one point, the citrus came on too early actually lol. But just by a bit. Its such a class act that ride now with its que area. You'll flip out if you saw DCA. You know TOT DCA MGM comparison that some people make? This will be another, except the disparity will be huge. But its a good thing. DCA is great on its own -- WDW just classes it all up a notch. There are Fastpasses btw just in case people were wondering. Outfits are different. Its a whole 'airport theme'...but imagine John Wayne Airport with the newest reno of MCO (blue glass). Seriously -- so slick. I know there has been talk of doing a different movie -- and it sure looks like they could do it. The main cue area (large open air area in front of the two 'concourses') has these HUGE posters of four climate zones with a flat screen below them posting facts and questions. Perhaps we'll get a global Soarin experience? That would be so sweet. Yah, this ride has the whole Airport theme going on -- but think 'executive' style, 'classy'. Very John Wayne and MCO (airports nearest to American parks). What else -- a larger boarder on the screen. Still using the film style projection == with that dot in the beginning lol. nothing digital. Lights are purple on the screen (so important I know). Seats the same, the Movie -- o.k. intro film: on Flat Screens in Widescreen (all panels are wide screen). Patrick does a unique intro (in front of the new Soarin sign -- unless its a digital edit -- but I doubt it since I heard he was out here recently), but I swear it cuts back into the old footage when they talk about 'these little beauties'. That 'nice job kid' hasn't aged a day. There is a spanish voice over in the beginning...and at the end Patrick talks about the rest of your day at EPCOT. Gosh, wish I had my camera -- but you'll all have to come and visit! If there is anything more I think off, I'll do what I can to post.

You will be blown away.

Testing! Can you believe how lucky I was? It was a rare time I rode the monorail at Epcot and saw an unusually long line by the restroom area at Journey. I heard that they had been doing something since the weekend and guessed it would be that area they would load. Real, the original is fun, been on it a dozen times or so. This is a step up in terms of que/entry to the attraction. Very minor differences inside.

Those of you who enjoy WDW and DL will be happy with the new ride. The cast member said it will open officially May 5 and they have been testing it with the public this week. No pictures sorry, but I REALLY liked the entry/que area. Anyone else been on it yet?

Happy B Day

I rode an extra time on Crush N Gusher in your honor. Happy B-Day

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Jeez, that guy looks a little uptight. If he is as intense as he looks -- watch that company TANK.

That sounds interesting.

Well -- look at it this way: some people (like myself) don't like it because it is intense. Now, I can 'handle' it...as in, I've been on it several times and appreciate the unique (4 g) experience, but I don't go to a Disney theme park to experience something intense, or strap myself in a sophisticated machine -- I go to a Disney park to be entertained. There are more layers to entertainment than just 'intensity'. Mission Space doesn't suspend a lot of disbelief. Little to no effort was applied to make you believe you are leaving the planet. I mean, for goodness sake, you see the simulator in all its mechanical parts. (another example DCA TOT -- that walkway between basement and elevator) Motivation plays a factor here. An intense ride just doesn't cater to the masses like an entertaining dark ride does (or even a heavily themed family coaster a la Big Thunder or Space). You mentioned responsibility -- that's a two way street. Many people feel its irresponsible to spend 100 million on an attraction which leaves out many people. Some of these folks are either pregnant, the elderly, those with back problems and trouble in confined spaces (that's quite a list!)

Well, since I'm arguing with you privately in personal messages (and now publicly), I'd say you are no better than anyone else, and like everyone else -- do both. Razoredge -- you start fights - believe me! (by criticizing or being so arrogant as to 'warn' people, you expect no recourse?!! lol) Its actually about LOVE AND respect and about starting and finishing arguments -- its 'about' everything. Gawd, if you generalize, at least be general, and NOT specific!

those artists disgust me

O.k. now I want to get pictures for y'all. The ol, arm over the fence. The reality is entertainers are a dying bread. And entertaining attractions are a dying breed at WDW as well.

Look at all those badges.

Since I started this topic, let me get it back on track. 1st off: this doesn't have to be a serious religion discussion. Do you worship at the church of Intamin etc? Church of Disney? Six Flags? 2nd) Refrain from commenting on your quality of experience with a different group etc. (Vekoma lovers are real losers) etc. Every community has its strong and weak points. Everyone has a sob story, we don't need to hear yours! Love to all, Jose "let me do your hair" Eber

SPOILER ALERT!! I can't believe Constantine made it. Ralph.

I also forgot Disneyland's salads at that Pizza Rocket place in Tomorrow-land. Their spaghetti is good too (kids portion).

"Caw! They don't take tickets! To get in, try and kiss someone's ass!"

They used balloons for TOT DCA. Actually, I saw some balloons down the street a few weeks ago...

Man, I don't even want to begin to tell you how I feel about that statement. Anywho, some of the most critical and mean people I've met are gay. So Nemesis20 don't be all 'you have to be gay to understand acceptance'. That is such a load of crap. Gay people aren't anymore accepting than heterosexual folk. Some of the most intolerant people are gay, ever seen Queer Eye? Leave those poor straight men alone! Anyway. For me, a great religion or faith or what have you is deliberately broad enough to accept everyone: the 'haters' and the 'lovers', the hypocrites and the real. Look at the Catholic church -- you have your Mother Theresa and you have your active pedophile priest. I love that. Its so broad and accepting. If you can't accept everyone, including those who exclude (homophobes' racists etc.) you really don't love. You just love your own kind, and that's easy. Everyone does that. Anyway how kind is to just love your own kind? That's my Dr. Phil-ism for the day. Had to get that off my sexy, hairy chest, Jose 'tired of the gay perfection complex' Eber

O.k. I'm very opinionated and passionate about this subject because I have nothing better to do with my life. Generally, as far as attractions go, the later they were made, the worse they get imo. That's just a really fair rule I have. So, in terms of parks, I obviously hate AK with a 'passion' (said in latino accent a la univision soap opera). Stitch is the latest attraction, but because its in MK it doesn't completely go to the bottom of the list. MK has some saving graces to it. But, a bad attraction at a bad park really does wonders. I'm not going to even rail at Primeval Whirl -- such an easy target....I'm going to argue that "Dinosaur: Ride it!" is the worst ride: here's why. Its not the least bit entertaining, but instead, very intense (my ears are going to bleed, and I'm actually scared of the attraction) and focuses on someone who doesn't do their job (that you've been stuck with -- great). If I ever meet Joe Rohde I'm going to pull him aside and write down something on his arm "shame (does not equal) entertain" Talking down to your audience in moralized tones (see Kali River Rapids, and pretty much any other AK attraction) is just downright idiotic. Those of you who've mentioned the boat ride at Mexico's pavillion -- he designed that too (I've been told). So, without getting too personal here, I just don't like Dinosaur -- its way to intense, is not funny or entertaining in the least bit. Its dark most of the time and you can't see crap except the occasional scary arse dinosaur with music and sound that is dangerously loud (that can be said for almost all new attractions -- WAY TOO LOUD!) Jose

There are quite a few companies that do 'water coasters'. I can think of at least three off the top of my head Jose "IAAPA is very informative" Eber

I also hear that Mythos at IOA is really good. Had one meal there. For a theme park - it wasn't half bad. Better than any large meal at a Disney Park (aside from Buffet). BUT my favorite in park meal still has to go to PINOCCHIO'S VILLAGE HAUS (sorry about all caps, cut and pasted that). Their Figaro Fries are the bomb. Its the only thing I can get that resembles Animal Style Fries from In and Out over here on the East coast. Oh, I want one right now, and I was just at MK a bit ago. ****** I just read over my post and forgot about a relatively new find at MGM -- Starring Rolls Bakery -- have had the salmon bagel plate and Veggie Pita, it rocks. OH and also -- Anything (it seems) at the Norway Pavillion Bakery. "Kringla og Bakeri" even the egg and salmon sandwich is good. My wife loves this huge a$$ roll they have that's filled with custard, and the rice cream with strawberries reminds me of my grandmothers rice pudding... All for now ( I think). Oh, at AK -- they have some nice corn on the cob and ribs at this little counter place where you can eat off the water (facing EE) and there is this counter restaurant near the entrance that isn't too bad.