Submarine Voyage - LoT Inaugural Ride! - Page 19

Gemini Cricket · 06-11-2007, 02:05 PM

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It was 1998 when Disneyland grounded the submarine fleet, calling it costly and dated. Then park President Paul Pressler, leader of the park bean-counters, wanted the ride shut down because it hogged space, proved too expensive to maintain and cycled riders through too slowly.
But the ride had its champions, including Marty Sklar, then Disney's creative chief. He publicly threatened to lie down on the busy street that fronts Disneyland to prevent the subs from being deep-sixed. It was a rare case of an internal Walt Disney Co. dispute being thrust into the public eye.
"Oh, I said it," Sklar said. "I meant it. I'm sure glad I didn't have to throw myself across Harbor Boulevard…. I never gave up."

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SacTown Chronic · 06-11-2007, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Gemini Cricket

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"IT WAS AWESOME!!!!! i would TOTALLY WAIT IN LINE for like 6 hours for it,"

Totally!

Ponine · 06-11-2007, 03:32 PM

I find this excerpt a tad more interesting

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With long lines anticipated, park executives are devising ways to keep guests occupied: They'll be selling extra snacks (cheddar fish crackers) and handing out activity guides. And the Finding Nemo will remain open for up to 2 1/2 hours after the park closes, adding up to what Disneyland calls an "eighth day" in the week.

Gemini Cricket · 06-11-2007, 05:05 PM

Oh my-LANTA!

Not Afraid · 06-11-2007, 05:14 PM

THANK YOU! I have been dying to see the big yellow condom.

Gemini Cricket · 06-11-2007, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Not Afraid

THANK YOU! I have been dying to see the big yellow condom.

Something about reading your comment next to your avatar just seems wrong somehow.

"THANK YOU! I have been dying to see the big yellow condom." The Highland Bull said licking his chops.

BarTopDancer · 06-11-2007, 05:38 PM

I think it looks neat.

Gemini Cricket · 06-11-2007, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by BarTopDancer

I think it looks neat.

I do, too. But they turned the Monorail into a billboard.

Meh.

BarTopDancer · 06-11-2007, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Gemini Cricket

I do, too. But they turned the Monorail into a billboard.

Meh.

But for how long? And how much worse could it have been?

Gemini Cricket · 06-11-2007, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by BarTopDancer

But for how long? And how much worse could it have been?

I guess it could have been worse. Lindsey Lohan could have been driving the monorail.

View Poll Results: What would work best for a LoT inaugural Sub Ride?
First weekend morning, June 16 or 17 (screw GD, CP, NM, B fka POP and zapp)	3	10.34%
Second weekend morning, June 23 or 24 (let's wait till everyone can play)	15	51.72%
An evening during opening week, June 11 - 15 (we'll brave the queue together)	13	44.83%
If I win the AP preview lottery, screw everyone (abandon ship, it's every man for himself!)	12	41.38%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 29. You may not vote on this poll

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