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Disneyfreak
02-23-2004, 03:59 PM
Does anyone know what is going on currently with Indy and what they are working on? Im very curious to what they are actually doing to the ride.:) Also what do you think needs to be fixed or taken care of on the ride?

disney_j
02-23-2004, 06:08 PM
I heard it was just maitenance, but I might be wrong. You know just a fix-up:) and if i remember correctly i believe this is the first major 'refurbishment' for indy. Again, i may be wrong.
And what i wouldn't mind seeing fixed or worked on are all the effects! what happened to them!? i went on indy in 2000, and the effects were great, but in 2003, it seemed they were hit or miss, which i really hope is what they're working on.

but there's my knowledge (or lack of:D )

have a good one,

Disneyfreak
02-23-2004, 06:10 PM
Well I know that it is just a fix up but I want more detailed information on exactly they are fixing up.

Cadaverous Pallor
02-23-2004, 06:13 PM
I guess it depends on what you'd call "major" but Indy has gone through extensive refurb periods before.

The effects have always been hit and miss since it's a very complex ride and they don't always fix things overnight anymore. :( Eventually the cumulative effect is really bad and the refurb is a welcome respite.

disney_j
02-23-2004, 06:19 PM
I sure hope everything gets a good touch up though, it was in a desperate need of it in march 2003:(

Disneyfreak
02-23-2004, 06:25 PM
Wasn't there a rumor that they were going to replace the big snake that lunges at you?

disney_j
02-23-2004, 07:14 PM
Originally posted by Disneyfreak
Wasn't there a rumor that they were going to replace the big snake that lunges at you?

I haven't heard that, but that probably could be something they could work on:D

MonorailMan
02-23-2004, 07:22 PM
Don't forget, we are getting air gates. :)

disney_j
02-23-2004, 07:34 PM
Does anybody know if they are adjusting the queue?

DisneyFan25863
02-23-2004, 09:36 PM
Originally posted by Disneyfreak
Wasn't there a rumor that they were going to replace the big snake that lunges at you?


They should replace it with a statue of Mikey E. :fez:

DrIndianaJones
02-23-2004, 10:29 PM
www.riderefurbs.com has some details.

Demigod121
02-24-2004, 08:55 AM
Originally posted by DisneyFan25863
They should replace it with a statue of Mikey E. :fez:

THAT would scare me a helluva lot more than the darned snake EVER would! :D

-Demigod

UncleGDogWord
02-24-2004, 01:11 PM
Snakes! I hate snakes.

Disneyfreak
02-24-2004, 03:57 PM
I really hope they install the ring of fire effect they have in tokyo! If you have never seen it then go here to watch the video: http://www.barrybedford.com/ Just go to the tokyo page and click attraction videos. Also you have to see Adventure to the Center of the Earth. It makes anything we have look bad.

Forbin
02-24-2004, 05:22 PM
Hehe that ring of fire effect is cool. I doubt they can use it because it looks like it uses mirrors and that would be a major revamp of the ride and not just a rehab.

Journey is cool too...good use of Fiber Optics.

Disneyfreak
02-24-2004, 05:28 PM
I dont think it uses mirrors. I think it is a face on the wall that shoots compressed fog at you in a shape. Any experts on this effect want to tell us how it works?

sambo
02-24-2004, 10:02 PM
Exactly the same way as how a person blows smoke rings.

A chamber filled with smoke gets rapidly pushed out through a round hole. The air currents roll into a ring vortex giving a "smoke ring".

Here - this (http://scifun.chem.wisc.edu/WOP/SmokeRings.html) explains it...

Disneyfreak
02-24-2004, 10:05 PM
I think what is really stoping them is the fact they would have to reprogram the ride to incorporate this. That would probably take the longest to do.