Just browsing on google maps and noticed the LARGE amount of land that is taken up by Autopia . I'm sure Disney would scrap it if need be , as they are planning on doing in Tokyo and Hong Kong . Wondering if any one would really miss it if they demolished it and built an entirely new section of Discoveryland.
I'd miss it! It's so retro but all.my family love it and it always has huge queues so it appears a popular one
I think its brilliant and my 2 boys love it so would sorely be missed
We would miss it. Love this ride, makes my kids feel so grown up driving.
I've never done the Parisien version, and I appriciate the nostalgia for the attraction. However.. like you say Aaron, its a heckuva lot of prime real estate. Time for it to head to Yesterland.
The €60m question is.. what could replace it?
My family would miss it! We go on at least once per trip! It's a classic.
Quote from: Rocketeer on January 28, 2017, 07:17:24 PM
I've never done the Parisien version, and I appriciate the nostalgia for the attraction. However.. like you say Aaron, its a heckuva lot of prime real estate. Time for it to head to Yesterland.
The €60m question is.. what could replace it?
I do enjoy this ride but in the years I have been going often found only the lower track open suggesting capacity isn't being used. Seems daft for the amount of land it covers. I'd miss it if it went but cant help but feel the land could be better used.
As for what, well based on how Star Wars is taking over how about the bodies of the cars are replaced with sand speeder bodies, little bit of re-theming on the land scape and you have Sand Speeders across Tatooine. (Before any one asks I am banned for suggesting this, it's a joke although.... ;))
I think that's a pretty good idea it would fit really well!
Autopia is one of the few rides I've never done, so I wouldn't miss it. I suppose it's good for the little ones, but I don't find it particularly exciting.
not particularly fond of this ride and it indeed takes up lots of space when you look at it on Google Maps. Star Wars Land, anyone? ;)
^Well they'd at least get two thirds of it in there (if they use the Pizza Planet area as well).
I'd say "Project Big Bird" (the unnamed Millenium Falcon attraction) and perhaps some of the themed areas at the very least.
definitely a prime spot for star wars land . here's hoping
too bad that the Jules Verne's theme is slowly disappearing cause Disney Sea's Journey to the Center of the Earth would go well with most things there
I'd love to see that transfer over. A 'new' non-IP based E-ticket attraction though? Hmmm if only.
I wouldn't miss it at all!!! it's the worst attraction in Disneyland Park
Quote from: Aladar on January 31, 2017, 12:52:54 AM
I wouldn't miss it at all!!! it's the worst attraction in Disneyland Park
Now there's a challenge!
Worst attraction anyone? Alice's Maze?
^I'd have to say no. Sure its a DLP original (with SDL now having one of its own), but I don't think I'd be too upset if it went. Although - as with Autopia - it depends on what replaces it.
If its some daft overlay (ie. Guardians Tower) then nothanks. They'd have to be a worthy replacement.
Quote from: Rocketeer on January 31, 2017, 03:52:40 PM
^I'd have to say no. Sure its a DLP original (with SDL now having one of its own), but I don't think I'd be too upset if it went. Although - as with Autopia - it depends on what replaces it.
If its some daft overlay (ie. Guardians Tower) then nothanks. They'd have to be a worthy replacement.
It would have to be Star Wars related as its in in Parc Star Wars.
When are they renaming "It's a Small World" to "It's a Small Galaxy (Far, Far Away)"?
Then there's the new Pirates of the Caribbean overlay - Pirates of Mos Eisley.
^Sorry I was generalising about the replacements of attractions with IPs.
Yes, sadly it will have to be Star Wars in Discoveryland. And seeings as its looking likely that Space Mt. is going to remain Hyperspace Mt., then if Autopia is replaced, then it's likely to be with the gang from a Galaxy Far Far Away.
Of course that is a big if. Removing Autopia surely wouldn't be all together that difficuilt - aside from digging up the concrete track. The bigger issue though is actually replacing it - unless the Burbank all of a sudden decides to be generous, I can see Autopia sticking around for quite some time.
I know folk say they will miss it, but think of the opportunities missed by not replacing it.
Would love to see Journey To The Centre Of The Earth or even a Marvel mini land , as long as it was up to Disney quality and gave Disneyland Park some new attractions . Hopefully a clone of the Hong Kong Disneyland Tommorowland Marvel additions are on their way
I love Autopia, although Ive never managed to get onto the left hand starting lanes. life goal #1
My children love autopia! It's a keeper for us! Lots of laughs can be had on that when you have a crazy toddler driving!
My thing is Parc Disneyland badly needs new attractions and Autopia is taking up a lot of space for a very outdated attraction, but I know a lot of people love it for one reason or another. How about moving it to WDS, plussing it a bit and re-theming it? Might be necessary to make it take up less space but there are ways to do that. The upside is you get to say there's new attractions in both parks. My only concern is that you need to place it very carefully in WDS to avoid choking off more substantial expansion. As for the re-theme...I dunno, depends where it was going. From a glance at the overhead, I'd say put it at the back of Toy Story Playland and theme on slot cars (like Scalextric). Would also provide a good excuse to ditch the petrol engines and convert to electric.
But then again they've happily ditched Japan & Hong Kong's versions outright, so they're just as likely to throw it out. And I'll break with the Star Wars theme and say I think it's far more likely a Marvel Attraction would go in there, because I think they want to put Star Wars Land in Studios. I know they put the other two in the same parks as Star Tours, but in California it's in a completely different part of the Park so I don't know that they're wedded to the idea of them being linked and Paris's Season of the Force is being headquartered in Studios even as the rides are going in to Parc Disneyland. I think in Paris they want to spread the Star Wars around both Parks.
^Agreed. Its more likely to be junked at some point. There's were rumours around Disneyland's version a few years back as well. The only thing saving that one, is that it was an opening day attraction.
Unless they convert the cars to all-electric, I can't see them keeping it. Firstly the (miniscule) pollution, and secondly the running costs.
Completely agree with you both... but I still would be sad to see it go!
The rumour mill is in full force today, with talk of the Magic Kingdom's Speedway being replaced.
QuoteTRON Lightcycle Power Run will open at the Magic Kingdom just before the park’s 50th birthday (probably 2020/21), replacing the Tomorrowland Speedway attraction which opened in 1971 as the Grand Prix Raceway. The Speedway will likely close sometime in 2018 to make way for this construction.
http://wdwnt.com/blog/2017/07/confirmed-tron-lightcycle-power-run-rollercoaster-replace-tomorrowland-speedway-magic-kingdom/
That'll be the third iteration of Autopia/Speedway that has been replaced. All three have been replaced by different attractions. (TDL>Beauty and the Beast, HKDL>Marvel attraction, MK>Tron).
Which makes me wonder... how long will the Parisian one last?
I'm guessing that all depends on the budget Paris will get once the share-buyout is complete :)
Well there is that. And, the sizeable to-do list.... but where does Autopia fit on that list?
Could it be one of the first to go in order to make a Star Wars area?
Quote from: Rocketeer on July 10, 2017, 07:00:56 PM
Well there is that. And, the sizeable to-do list.... but where does Autopia fit on that list?
Could it be one of the first to go in order to make a Star Wars area?
I do hope they don't put Star Wars Land in Parc Disney. It belongs in the Studios.
Well it's sort of there already - Star Tours and Hyperspace Mt. seem to indicate that's the direction Discoveryland is heading.
I'm not saying that the Autopia will be replaced with a complete version of the American Star Wars Lands, but I can see them adding another Star Wars attraction to the existing land.
Quote from: Rocketeer on July 10, 2017, 09:40:34 PM
Well it's sort of there already - Star Tours and Hyperspace Mt. seem to indicate that's the direction Discoveryland is heading.
I'm not saying that the Autopia will be replaced with a complete version of the American Star Wars Lands, but I can see them adding another Star Wars attraction to the existing land.
Personally I'd much rather they just made it Tron as with the park that is getting a similar attraction replaced.
To be honest, if thats the route they decide to go i wont be too annoyed. But it's a nice change of pace attraction. Where else can my 8 year old daughter drive me? There is nothing else like that in the park where the little ones can take control.
Something like Tron would be sufficiently big enough to either be a huge draw for Studios or for a third gate. Not sure the area would be enhanced by going totally IP. Isn't Hyperspace Mountain only temporary anyway? When it reverts to Space Mountain, then Autopia makes a lot more sense.
Autopia is retro.
I suppose the situation still being as it is, Autopia will probably be around for a few years yet. They'll probably stick a Star Wars overlay on it before actually removing it.