Turner Classic Movies to Host The Great Movie Ride Beginning Spring 2015

[TheVBs]

Looking forward to the refresh, even if they're small changes.

[Jeany031]

Updated the thread to include the official press release from TCM

Where i get the Official Press release from TCM?

[joanna71985]

Well, even if it's just the finale movie that's changing, that's fine with me (it hasn't been updated in over 8 years)

[John]

Where i get the Official Press release from TCM?

1st post of this thread.

[Roger's #1 Fan]

I would venture to guess that this new deal with TCM and the GMR was part of the reason for the removal of the hat.
Yeah, your sponsored ride with all the TCM logos is tucked back there, behind that blue pointy hat.... I don't think so.

[Butters]

I would venture to guess that this new deal with TCM and the GMR was part of the reason for the removal of the hat.
Yeah, your sponsored ride with all the TCM logos is tucked back there, behind that blue pointy hat.... I don't think so.

Good point and I would have to agree

[EeyoresBestFriend]

good news!

I am shocked they aren't going to change it to the "frozen movie ride."

no no no no no!

[Goes4FastPass]

Such a rinky-dink refurbs. So they update the film showing in the 'theater' part of the queue and the finale.

By not changing any interior scenes are they saying nothing classic has happened since the attraction opened? Wasn't Alien a bad fit from day one?

It just seems like someone said, "We're taking down the Sorcerer's Hay so the theater will be very visible and what's the cheapest fastest was we can give the impression we've updated this attraction?

Instead of making the wait to ride Peter Pan's flight shorted they decorated and lengthened the queue (and closed a regular restroom pitstop). What's wrong with these pictures?

[Hammer]

Such a rinky-dink refurbs. So they update the film showing in the 'theater' part of the queue and the finale.

By not changing any interior scenes are they saying nothing classic has happened since the attraction opened? Wasn't Alien a bad fit from day one?

It just seems like someone said, "We're taking down the Sorcerer's Hay so the theater will be very visible and what's the cheapest fastest was we can give the impression we've updated this attraction?

Instead of making the wait to ride Peter Pan's flight shorted they decorated and lengthened the queue (and closed a regular restroom pitstop). What's wrong with these pictures?

While you may think this refurb is minor, I see it as a step in the right direction of refreshing rides and reviving the use of corporate sponsors, which has been how Disney has funded rides since the opening of Disneyland. Whose to say that after some of the new rumored changes for DHS have happened that they then close GMR for a longer period of time for a more extensive rehab?

With the opening of the bathrooms on the site of the old skyway station, you could afford to lose the bathrooms by Peter Pan and help to make the queue for Peter Pan, which is always at least 30 minutes long, more entertaining.

[yankeesfan123]

Exactly christine.

They can't afford to close down the attraction right now. HS needs its. Once the rumored expansion is complete, then it can be taken down.

Similar issue with Expedition Everest. The Yeti needs to be fixed, but they can't afford to close the attraction. Maybe once Pandora is open it can be shut down.

[AllyMonkey]

It just seems like someone said, "We're taking down the Sorcerer's Hay so the theater will be very visible and what's the cheapest fastest was we can give the impression we've updated this attraction?

Or possibly TCM said "why would we want to sponsor an attraction that is hidden behind the Sorcerer's hat so guests can't see ?" The powers that be put their heads together and said "Hey! Why don't we remove the Sorcerer's hat to help the guests see the attraction that we want TCM to sponsor?"

[DizneyFreak2002]

Such a rinky-dink refurbs. So they update the film showing in the 'theater' part of the queue and the finale.

By not changing any interior scenes are they saying nothing classic has happened since the attraction opened? Wasn't Alien a bad fit from day one?

It just seems like someone said, "We're taking down the Sorcerer's Hay so the theater will be very visible and what's the cheapest fastest was we can give the impression we've updated this attraction?

Instead of making the wait to ride Peter Pan's flight shorted they decorated and lengthened the queue (and closed a regular restroom pitstop). What's wrong with these pictures?

In DHS, Great Movie Ride is the least of their worries, and at the bottom of their priorities... Once everything else is completed, however....

[Hammer]

In DHS, Great Movie Ride is the least of their worries, and at the bottom of their priorities... Once everything else is completed, however....

While you may think this refurb is minor, I see it as a step in the right direction of refreshing rides and reviving the use of corporate sponsors, which has been how Disney has funded rides since the opening of Disneyland. Whose to say that after some of the new rumored changes for DHS have happened that they then close GMR for a longer period of time for a more extensive rehab?

I think we agree that is most likely their plan. They need to keep some rides running and GMR is a large capacity ride.

[Reedy Creek Buccaneer]

From what I have heard, just small changes right now. Major updates and new ride system just before the 50th anniversary.

[yankeesfan123]

from what i have heard, just small changes right now. Major updates and new ride system just before the 50th anniversary.

2039?!?

[Ian]

2039?!?

Walt Disney World opened in 1972. Their 50th anniversary is in 2022.

[MrPeetrie]

I thought they opened in 1971. I could be mistaken.

[joanna71985]

Walt Disney World opened in 1972. Their 50th anniversary is in 2022.

MK opened in 1971

[Stu29573]

Yep, October, '71. 50th would be 2021...

[Wayne]

For the record:
MK opened October 1, 1971.
EPCOT Center opened October 1, 1982 (was present for that one through 10/4/82)
Disney-MGM opened May 1, 1989
Disney's Animal Kingdom opened April 22, 1998