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Originally Posted by dznygrl
But Star Tours as a whole has gotten to the point where it can't pull in the numbers it needs to justify its operation anymore. (Similar concerns were the reason they wanted to take Astro out altogether! At one time, Astro was a six-CM operation. Over time, it's been whittled down to two CMs, and they STILL can't justify the cost of operating it.)
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Well, IMO, if they would actually invest the money into ACTUALLY refurbishing the decades old attraction to a new updated version of today then maybe they would pull in the figures they need. I mean, a kid who is 12 and rides ST's will most likely be use to virtual reality stuff and great graphics and who really only knows episodes 1,2 and 3, they then ride ST's and see how outdated the graphics and video is, what would make them want to ride it again when they can get something better from their PS3 or Wii at home? Ya know what Im saying? And as for Astro, once again, if they would actually invest money into it, put it back where it belongs and make it more inventive and fun and more up to-date to days industry and standards, maybe they would pull in the numbers. Because come on, that clog-hole entrance of Tomorrowland and queue of Astro and ride design doesnt necessarily make you feel like riding it or even make you feel like you're in the days of "Tomorrow" (compare it to WDW's Astro Orbitor and you will know what I mean), but hey...this is just me!
(but regardless of what I said, I still enjoy both attractions
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