Tidbits March 2009

[GothMickey]

How fitting. The balloon in DTD will open on April Fool's Day. Is this a Disney hidden message?

[Scar]

Epcot’s Future World has recently become free of the large ring of construction walls surrounding the Fountain of Nations. The multi-month refurbishment of the aesthetic attraction ended over the weekend.

Is The Fountain operational?

[GothMickey]

Is The Fountain operational?

I believe water is streaming but not to sure about the show yet. Also, UoE is getting a paint job. Waiting to hear reports, but, I understand the ribs on the building are being painted retro red and yellow?

[vizsla]

Thanks for the updates.

[Figment!]

Is The Fountain operational?

It is operating, however; some of the larger water effects do not appear to be fully functional yet.

[Ian]

3/30/09 The Studio Backlot Tour reopened from refurbishment over the weekend with a change in the presentation. The trams now feature a pre-recorded spiel instead of a live narration from a tour guide.

Honestly, I hate the migration towards the recorded spiels.

You really lose that personal element from the attractions.

I mean, can you imagine Jungle Cruise without a recorded spiel and no skipper??

[Carolanne]

Honestly, I hate the migration towards the recorded spiels.

You really lose that personal element from the attractions.

I mean, can you imagine Jungle Cruise without a recorded spiel and no skipper??

Ditto. I actually let out a whiney "why?" as I read about this change.

[BMan62]

Honestly, I hate the migration towards the recorded spiels.

You really lose that personal element from the attractions.

I mean, can you imagine Jungle Cruise without a recorded spiel and no skipper??

Agreed, all they needed was a better sound system in the trams themselves.

[Ian]

Agreed, all they needed was a better sound system in the trams themselves.

Actually, I think it would have taken cheaper Cast Members ...

[MinnieMommie]

Great bits - thanks!

[MauiMouse]

How fitting. The balloon in DTD will open on April Fool's Day. Is this a Disney hidden message?

As of yesterday, the balloon was still grounded. They were still working on the entrance portion of the attraction. I did get to see the balloon in flight for a test last week.