They're getting rid of the back to the future ride

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  1. kitt

    kitt Michael Knight

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    as the title says :jawdrop:

    apologies if someones already posted this. I read about on another forum...

    apparently they're replacing the Back to the Future ride at Universal Studios, Florida, with a Simpsons one.


    linky... http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070903/ap_en_mo/theme_park_ride

    I for one am absolutely gutted, i remember when i went to florida in summer of 2003 (i think) and loved the ride (being a HUGGGEEE fan of the films helped though). Even back then though the ride was becoming 'dated'. Dont see why they didnt just 'update' it.

    KITT
     
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  2. DarkLord7854

    DarkLord7854 What's a Dremel?

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    That's lame.. I love(d) that ride
     
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  3. Nexxo

    Nexxo * Prefab Sprout – The King of Rock 'n' Roll

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    And this is serious, how?

    Re-tagged to "Entertainment"....
     
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  4. kitt

    kitt Michael Knight

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    well of course its serious :waah:
     
    kitt, 6 Sep 2007
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  5. Hiren

    Hiren mind control Moderator

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    That ride is one the best in the whole park.
     
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  6. Smilodon

    Smilodon The Antagonist

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    I was at that thing back in '94. it was before i had seen the movie. It was still great, though!
     
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  7. z3rb

    z3rb +4 str +4 stam

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    BTTF > Simpsons. This is a sad day for all. :'(
     
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  8. KniFenForK

    KniFenForK Minimodder

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    You have to admit though that its a well old film now and with todays youth they probably ask what the hell is back to the future?
     
    KniFenForK, 6 Sep 2007
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  9. E.E.L. Ambiense

    E.E.L. Ambiense Acrylic Heretic

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    Yeah, they took our Orlando Uni version out a little while back. One of the greats of the time. I swear the final time I rode it, it was the same friggin' print from when it opened. Ragged is a nice way of putting it.
     
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  10. Cabe6403

    Cabe6403 Supreme Commander

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    Aw man, I loved that ride. I've been on it a number of times.
    BTTF films are awesome, that ride was too
     
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  11. culley

    culley What's a Dremel?

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    If i remember correctly (visited over 10 years ago) you were seated in the car and it was a near replica with all the buttons, i was pressing them all. Shame i enjoyed it!
     
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  12. Woodstock

    Woodstock So Say We All

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    thats lame, it was an awesome ride (assumming its the same as the one in LA)
     
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  13. Jamie

    Jamie ex-Bit-Tech code junkie

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    WHAT, I was hoping to go on that next week! I better cancel my holiday.
     
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  14. E.E.L. Ambiense

    E.E.L. Ambiense Acrylic Heretic

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    I'm picking up on some sarcasm here... maybe it's just me.
     
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  15. Zurechial

    Zurechial Elitist

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    Now there's a case and a half in favour of punctuation!

    "I HATE IT when I enjoy things! If only I hadn't enjoyed it.."

    :p
     
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  16. Skylined

    Skylined Minimodder

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    They're totally nuts!

    Even those that haven't seen the movie love that thing.
     
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  17. Hiren

    Hiren mind control Moderator

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    I say we buy it for the office.

    *ponders where to put it*
     
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  18. herbs

    herbs Nobody but us chickens

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    I went on the ride in LA, I enjoyed it but it was starting to show it's age.
     
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  19. Snaek

    Snaek What's a Dremel?

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    I love that ride. Though I must admit, the blurry screen just doesn't cut it these days.
     
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  20. woof82

    woof82 What's a Dremel?

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    Great Scott!
     
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