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With a much-needed facelift on the way, New Tomorrowland is starting
to take shape and oh,  what a shape it is!  The first major profile
change will be the re-locating of the Rocket Jets.  To be re-named
the Orbitron, this structure will go to the front of Tomorrowland and
will protrude slightly into the neutral hub area, though trees and
other foliage will keep it from destroying the atmosphere.  Stylistic
rock work akin to that of Disneyland Paris will be featured on either
side.
Upon entering the land, guests will have the chance to head into the
GM Advanced Concept Center.  This attraction will replace the
existing Circlevision building and will consist of five "stages"
throughout the presentation.  A pre-show area incorporates the
enter a tunnel that heads under the Tomorrowland concourse and up
into the structure that currently houses the WEDway Peoplemover.
Replacing that attraction will be the yet-to-be-permanently-named
Rocket Sleds. Racing along the exact track layout of the former
Peoplemover, the cars will actually pop a wheelie as they head out of
the station.  Designers are toying with the idea of adding fiber
optic lights to the side of the vehicles that will seemingly change
the shape and color of the cars as they whisk around Tomorrowland at
night.  A total of 30 vehicles will run the course at speeds of up to
35 m.p.h., making it the fastest ride in the park.  Testing has begun
high above the Autopia as hapless execs act as "guinea pigs" for the
new venture.
Once the ride is completed, guests will then head back through the
tunnel and into the area previously known as the Premiere Shop for a
post-show look at the new GM Technology.
Atop the loading area for the sleds will be the Observatron, a
kinetic light sculpture that will spin, play music and perform a
stunning light show that will dramatically enhance the Tomorrowland
Skyline.  The Moonliner (from the ancient "Flight To The Moon"
attraction) will make a re-appearance on top of the Mission To Mars
building as a part of the decor for an elaborate Pizza Planet
restaraunt.  Unlike the version currently being explored at Disney-
MGM Studios, this full-service establishment will be larger in scale,
no word on whether the floor plan will incorporate the two MTM rooms.
Directly in front of the Pizza Planet and Space Mountain queue will
be a unique "water maze".  Surrounding a sphere which serves as your
"goal", guests will attempt to navigate alternating walls of water
that reach as high as twelve feet.  There is a way to get through to
the center without getting wet, but only if you're careful!
The Carousel building which has been a sort of office area since
America Sings closed down will become Innoventions.  I'm happy to
report that the carousel WILL turn, allowing guests to choose from
five seperate areas of technology.  Upon selecting this area, they
can then enter the main bi-level structure which will echo the
world's fair motif of the current Innoventions.
Honey, I Shrunk the Audience will be the first show to debut in the
new land as changes take place, also expect to see a new Star Tours
ride film!  New Tomorrowland is slated to be completed in the summer
of 1998.
-Rich Koster ()_()  ()~() FDC Mickey, Mickey on EntertainMuck & FDCMuck ()_()
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