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Just been informed to day that the 'Back to the future' ride will close at the end of this summer and be replaced with a new attraction favorites so far a new 'Transformers' ride or 'The Simpsons'.
Must admit this ride is well past its sell by date especially with all the new technology, but i'll still miss my ride in that Delorian (sp)
Pegasus928
21-07-2006, 03:57
Oh my god - a Simpsons ride. My son would probably wet himself if he knew this was a possibilty.
I must say that when we went on the BTTF ride it wasn't a patch on some of the newer ones. It seemd very jerky and dated.
And what with all this extra money they are making on the fast pass system they have plenty to spend on something new.
Pegasus
Back to the future has been there for years so it's good that they are thinking of something newer. Simpsons is popular with all age groups, so I am sure the new ride will be a big hit!!
chrizzy100
21-07-2006, 05:28
If its not a Rollercoster I could live with it...I'm fed up of those things popping up all over the parks..I'd go to 6 flags if I wanted the funfair...
Pegasus928
21-07-2006, 12:34
Here's hoping that if they do a Simpsons ride they have the characters to go with it. A picture with Homer would look good in the album.
Pegasus
jackie greaves
21-07-2006, 15:17
This ride is old and its about time it was replaced, although we love it and will miss it. It's good that they keep updating the rides, otherwise guests would not keep going back.
pieman790
21-07-2006, 15:42
We went on the this ride in May and perhaps they should rename it back to the 80's. The ride has been around for many years now and is very dated. It was a good ride in its time but technology has moved on and perhaps it is about time to say goodbye.
Albert the Frog
21-07-2006, 16:58
I'll be honest and say that this ride was the only one we avoided-the movement was jerky and on the occasions we went on it we came of feeling battered-a bit extreme I know -but it's no great loss-will they keep the car on display outside though?
CERICROWLEY
21-07-2006, 17:07
I hated this ride as well, very jerky, and my motion sickness left me a bit battered. Glad they will be replacing it, but I do hope they put a totally different ride in now, and not like Disney did with Stich ride and just rename it from Alien Attack to stich and left everything the same[msnmad]
christhear
21-07-2006, 17:34
Have always felt sick after this ride, avoided it last time and let my son go on his own, so a noew ride for me would be good. Its the simulator rides that make me feel sick so I wonder waht it will be?
Ray&Sarah
21-07-2006, 18:46
My youngest would love to see a Simpsons ride in its place, we joke he could go on Mastermind with his specialist subject being "The Simpsons". For Christmas his Aunt bought him a "So you think you know the Simpsons" quiz book and he knew 99% of the answers.[msneek][msnoo][msnsmile2]
What ever will end up there its gone to be a simulator type ride, Universal are pretty keen to get the Simpson theme on board as they were turned down by Fox ( who own the rights) when they opened IOA as they wanted to dedicate one of the islands to them, but now they have stopped making the TV series and a film is to be releashed next year so a Simpson ride would tie in nice, talk was it is going to be something to do with Otto's schoolbus
Just recieved some news its definatly going to be the Simpsons but everyone is still keeping their cards close to their chests
CCollins
22-07-2006, 01:02
I can't say that I am going to miss it very much.
Every time I came off it my head would be thumping from where it got bashed against the inside of the car (when you sit at the back)
Hope they make the next simulator ride a but smoother[msnwink]
glasgowmary
22-07-2006, 03:13
well i really feel out of the loop , i love it!!!! its old but i really like it:)
It's one of my faves, especially the bit when you go down the dinosaur's throat! [msncry]
eagleydo
22-07-2006, 20:35
I loved this ride and always visited, so I will be sad to see it go.
The reaction in my house was similar to when I announced King Kong was going (although we all love the Mummy which replaced King Kong) - deep horror and shock. We love new rides - but enjoy all the old favourites too.
andrewandcarole
23-07-2006, 04:32
I know it's only a simulator - but it makes me feel sick!
Still sad to see it go though.
Carole
Not one of my favourites but hubby likes it
ALR
CarolAnn
23-07-2006, 12:48
Oh no!!! I could kick myself now!! We didn't fit that ride in at Easter and planned to go on it in October!! My daughter has never been on it and was looking forward to it on our next trip [msnembarrased] I will be in soooo much trouble for this one[msnscared]
I like this ride, yes it is dated but I enjoy it all the same.
Would rather they replaced Twister and kept this one.
CarolAnn
23-07-2006, 22:22
Quite agree Sally, perhaps we should start a campaign[msnwink]
Ray&Sarah
24-07-2006, 00:34
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by CarolAnn
Quite agree Sally, perhaps we should start a campaign[msnwink]
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I thik she would enjoy a WWE themed ride more though Carol.[msnwink][msnsmile2]
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by Ray&Sarah
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by CarolAnn
Quite agree Sally, perhaps we should start a campaign[msnwink]
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I thik she would enjoy a WWE themed ride more though Carol.[msnwink][msnsmile2]
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CarolAnn
24-07-2006, 01:20
It's OK Sally:) My daughter and Sarah's son are keen followers of WWE wrestling, ok for a 14 year old boy, not so sure about a 13 year old girl though[msnoo] So Sarah is just suggesting that my daughter would be happy with a WWE themed ride as a replacement for BF[msnwink]
Couldn't work out what wwe was[msnwink]
Ray&Sarah
24-07-2006, 02:55
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by Sally D
Couldn't work out what wwe was[msnwink]
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Sorry Sally, as Carol says we both have a wrestling mad fan in our homes. Can't see the attraction myself but they love it.[msnsmile2]
gail and david roberts
24-07-2006, 15:28
My Kids Vote for the simpson ride [clap]
Follow this link and read all about the "Back to the future ride", quite interesting
http://www.bttf.com/index.php?/weblog/more/universal_orlando_permanently_closing_gullwing_doo rs_on_back_to_the_futuret/
I definatly think this one should go if there are thoughts of The Simpsons!! [clap][clap]
abbeyvillas
06-08-2006, 22:50
Used to love this ride but think it's past it's best now so probably needs replacing. Funnily enough, we were watching the film "Back to the Future" last night on sky. I'm all in favour of a Simpsons ride though, I think it would go down a storm with most young people. [clap]
Pam
glasgowmary
14-08-2006, 03:08
always loved this ride but i suppose beauty is in the eye of the beholder, my nephew came with us in jan and is very hi- tec, well he kept pointing out all the dated bits , needless to say he is a huge simpsons fan ! i still love this ride though
Hi
We went on this ride Friday 29th September and they shut it that night for retirement and thank god it was a horrible ride we all came of feeling sick:D, i spoke to a guy who works there and they are having a simpsons ride for next summer, i just wish we had gone to Universal the day after[laugh].
Ali
I can confirm that it has not "shut for retirement" as of OCT 4th 2006,as i was on the ride.IMO they should shut down the ride for refurb,use all new technology thats available and make another new story for the ride.Keeps all the BTTF fans happy and also gives people a new ride.
chrizzy100
13-10-2006, 18:03
We went on BTTF a lot of times this week it was not closed on Monday...it only needs updating...the Mummy is a flop...Jaws has more riders..sorry to say but the old rides are still the best...new rides are just about speed and have no thought behind them....
I have to admit though,i cannot stand Earthquake,especially when you see the truck go back up the track when the ride is re-setting.
chrizzy100
14-03-2007, 00:58
Just had an E-mail saying the ride will close Friday, March 30, 2007....
CarolAnn
14-03-2007, 01:11
Oh No!!!! Taylor will be disappointed now, we go on the 3rd April, it is a ride she was hoping to fit in, we haven't been on that with her, last couple of trips it was busy and we moved on!! Do we know what is replacing it??
chrizzy100
14-03-2007, 01:26
We get to FL on the 8th of April...so my daughter will be very unhappy....
Don't know what will replace it...the Simpsons some say...thats a bit old hat for a new ride if you ask me...
There are only two rides I can't do; BTTF and the simulator at Busch Gardens next to Montu [sick][sick][sick][sick]
CarolAnn
14-03-2007, 11:01
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by chrizzy100
We get to FL on the 8th of April...so my daughter will be very unhappy....
Don't know what will replace it...the Simpsons some say...thats a bit old hat for a new ride if you ask me...
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Agree...not sure that is a good replacement[msnoo]
BTTF closing 30th March?!! We go 24th March so will have to make sure we get to Universal in time to have one last ride!! We all love that ride and will be sorry to see it go but look forward to something new[msnsmile]
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by MarkJan
There are only two rides I can't do; BTTF and the simulator at Busch Gardens next to Montu [sick][sick][sick][sick]
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What simulator next to Montu?
I think it was a rough ride, but it has memories for me, and I like to visit the old faithfuls :)
However, whatever comes will have to be based around the same machinery etc, I suppose, with an update?
christhear
14-03-2007, 14:47
The tiiming for the closing of BTTF seems a bit mean to me. you would have thought that they could leave the closure until Mid April after the large influx of guests that arrive over Easter.
Personally it was a ride that made me very sick, but my son really enjoyed it.
Gordons Coming
14-03-2007, 15:29
It made me sick too, but not as sick as I am that it is closing 2 weeks before we arrive.[msnsad]
Bad timing.
ujpest doza
14-03-2007, 19:34
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by chrizzy100
We went on BTTF a lot of times this week it was not closed on Monday...it only needs updating...the Mummy is a flop...Jaws has more riders..sorry to say but the old rides are still the best...new rides are just about speed and have no thought behind them....
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I thought The Mummy was superb myself, an absolutely cracking ride.
BTTF was good, but it is dissapointing when you sit in the front as you can see all of the other cars which reminds you it is far from real.
The only shame with The Mummy was that it replaced King Kong just before the new King Kong film was released which could have been capitalised on.
I agree about Earthquake as well, very dated but interesting for film buffs all the same.
E. Cosgrove
14-03-2007, 19:46
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by MarkJan
There are only two rides I can't do; BTTF and the simulator at Busch Gardens next to Montu [sick][sick][sick][sick]
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For me add to that Star Tours, Body Wars, Wild Arctic and Mission Space, not too keen on Spiderman either.......I hate simulators[sick][sick][sick][sick]
chrizzy100
14-03-2007, 21:25
I'm not happy that the parks are going away from rides that people can do as a family...and going in for more rollercosters...I could go to the funfair for those...
carl mcguigan
15-03-2007, 00:52
Well we tried to ride on BTTF in Feb, waited in the queue for 15 mins actually got to the reception room just before entering the car, then the door to return to the queue opened and we were told not to get into the car if the door opened. As we have not been on the ride before we thought it was part of the build up, but no the next instruction we got was that the ride had to be evacuated!!
Not to worry we thought we would try again on our next trip, but having read this thread it looks like its not to be, although also after reading the thread i may have had a lucky escape, as i'm not the bravest when it comes to rides.
Pegasus928
15-03-2007, 10:15
I'm not surprised that rides like this one are starting to go. It's old, tired and throws you about more than being in a tumble drier. We have only been on it once and we came off black and blue. When you put this ride next to The Mummy, Hulk, Shrek 4D, Spiderman and even Twister it can't compete.
It will obviously have it's die hard fans who will get all nostalgic and teary eyed when it's time comes, but I'm sure whatever replaces it will be worth the wait.
Pegasus
gail and david roberts
15-03-2007, 11:02
Heard it was going to become a
Simpson's Ride [clap][clap]
CCollins
15-03-2007, 21:48
Gail,
I heard the same rumour too - SImpson's ride would be great as long as they make it smoother then it is now
Went on it last Thursday, the day before it closed, still a great ride, went on it the year it opened, now the year it closed as well. Must be getting old. Had a 40 minute wait, not too bad considering.
What a shame they closed it, the other one I really liked was the King Kong ride, now also gone.
At Disney there used to be a ride (more an Audioanimatronic show really) called the Carousel of Progress, came from the New York World Fair of 1961 and was the last ride there that was actually done by Walt himself they tell me. It went through several changes, during its long life, does anyone remember it? It never stopped, even when loading/unloading passengers.
chrizzy100
03-04-2007, 17:44
Carousel of Progress was still there last time we went to Disney...we don't go much its not one of my fav parks...my daughter loves the ride...
Maybe they are making room for more rollercosters....you'd think seeing as the places are theme parks they would have more imagination and make rides the whole family can injoy...
Carousel of Progress was there when I was at MK in November but I think it has now closed and is being replaced by the Monsters Inc Comedy Club?
CCollins
05-04-2007, 12:56
So had BTTF officially closed now?
freddiehollie
05-04-2007, 18:51
Tracy
I think Monsters Inc Comedy Club is going opposite Stitch's Great Escape.
As you go into Tomorrowland from main street it will be on your right,
Just before Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin[msnsmile]
I cannot belive they chose to fininh back to the future and have left the men in black. I must admit it did bash you round a bit but still would rather that than the men in black:D
Simpsons has been confirmed to open in spring 2008
Pegasus928
15-02-2008, 10:17
Has anyone heard anything new about the Simpsons ride??
We are in Florida from 8th May for 3 weeks, and I know of one young man who is praying that the ride will be open while we are there.[bowwave]
Pegasus
Cruella DeVilla
20-02-2008, 21:26
I'ts well under way, I have some pictures I took yesterday but not had a chance to upload yet.
The Doc is still around I saw him[msnwink]