Tokyo anyone?

Not Afraid · 08-23-2006, 06:15 PM

I was just looking at our friend Joe's Japan site and the latest TOT pics.

DAMN! (Scroll to the Aug 2006 pics)

I'm not so excited about the ride, I'm more interested in seeing the architecture! Damn that OLC and their money. I'm green.

PLUS, THERE'S A FEZ ELEMENT!

http://www.jtcent.com/disneysea/amer.../amwtot602.jpg

Alex · 08-23-2006, 06:37 PM

When we were there in March the exteriors were pretty much done. It is an impressive building.

innerSpaceman · 08-23-2006, 07:01 PM

Yes, the ToT will be beautiful ... from the outside. Inside, the same substandard version being installed everywhere ... without the wonderment that made the original a hit.

Have they learned nothing from a) Florida original a huge hit; and b) DCA copy a gigantic failure? Yet, it's the sub-par DCA version going into both Paris and Tokyo.

Bah.

I am determined to head for Japan, with DisneySeas being a prime stop. But with a Nipponese Cirque du Soleil coming to the Disney property in 2008, there's not a chance in hell of me going before then.

CoasterMatt · 08-23-2006, 09:38 PM

Um... IsM, yes it's true that the DisneySeas ToT uses the same ride system as DCA, but there are substantial enough differences (ie, no stupid cartoony looking "boiler room") to make it a special experience to look forward to.

Alex · 08-23-2006, 09:43 PM

I'm not a big fan of either existing version of Tower of Terror. Drops are about the stupidest rides around and boring as all hell.

So as long as they're pretty on the outside I'm happy.

Gemini Cricket · 08-24-2006, 06:28 AM

Love the statues outside. I like the one holding her own head. Nice.
That building makes DCA's look like a large beige turd. Very cool. Lots of detail.

LSPoorEeyorick · 08-24-2006, 06:34 AM

Nope. We're saving for Italy.

(Maybe someday, though. I hope!)

Stan4dSteph · 08-24-2006, 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Not Afraid

I'm not so excited about the ride, I'm more interested in seeing the architecture! Damn that OLC and their money. I'm green.

If you go to Japan before you come to NY, I'm totally kicking your ass.

Moonliner · 08-24-2006, 06:48 AM

So it would appear the that Japanese tradition of spending as much or more on wrapping a present as the present itself extends to theme park design.

lashbear · 08-31-2006, 07:18 PM

I'm Freaky for Shiriki !!

Check out http://www.tot1899.com/index.html and click through the tour and the dialogue - They've poured heaps of money and design into the website as well - it gives you a REALLY good overview of the ride - even in Japanese only !

...and a few chills along the way !

08-23-2006, 06:15 PM	#1
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	Tokyo anyone? I was just looking at our friend Joe's Japan site and the latest TOT pics. DAMN! (Scroll to the Aug 2006 pics) I'm not so excited about the ride, I'm more interested in seeing the architecture! Damn that OLC and their money. I'm green. PLUS, THERE'S A FEZ ELEMENT! http://www.jtcent.com/disneysea/amer.../amwtot602.jpg
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08-23-2006, 06:37 PM	#2
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	When we were there in March the exteriors were pretty much done. It is an impressive building.
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08-23-2006, 07:01 PM	#3
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	Yes, the ToT will be beautiful ... from the outside. Inside, the same substandard version being installed everywhere ... without the wonderment that made the original a hit. Have they learned nothing from a) Florida original a huge hit; and b) DCA copy a gigantic failure? Yet, it's the sub-par DCA version going into both Paris and Tokyo. Bah. I am determined to head for Japan, with DisneySeas being a prime stop. But with a Nipponese Cirque du Soleil coming to the Disney property in 2008, there's not a chance in hell of me going before then.
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CoasterMatt BRAAAAAAAINS! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: One Step Beyond... Posts: 8,802	Um... IsM, yes it's true that the DisneySeas ToT uses the same ride system as DCA, but there are substantial enough differences (ie, no stupid cartoony looking "boiler room") to make it a special experience to look forward to. __________________ Do you like my photography? Visit photosbymatt.tumblr.com to purchase prints!
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08-23-2006, 09:43 PM	#5
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	I'm not a big fan of either existing version of Tower of Terror. Drops are about the stupidest rides around and boring as all hell. So as long as they're pretty on the outside I'm happy.
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08-24-2006, 06:28 AM	#6
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	Love the statues outside. I like the one holding her own head. Nice. That building makes DCA's look like a large beige turd. Very cool. Lots of detail.
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LSPoorEeyorick scribblin' Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: in the moment Posts: 3,872	Nope. We're saving for Italy. (Maybe someday, though. I hope!)
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Moonliner 8/30/14 - Disneyland -10k or Bust. Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 9,022	So it would appear the that Japanese tradition of spending as much or more on wrapping a present as the present itself extends to theme park design. __________________ - Taking it one step at a time.
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lashbear SwishBuckling Bear Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In Isolation :) Posts: 6,597	I'm Freaky for Shiriki !! Check out http://www.tot1899.com/index.html and click through the tour and the dialogue - They've poured heaps of money and design into the website as well - it gives you a REALLY good overview of the ride - even in Japanese only ! ...and a few chills along the way ! __________________ *I Heart* my Husband - I can't think of anyone I'd rather be in isolation with.**
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