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Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover

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In 2009 in conjunction with the Space Mountain refurbishment , the Tomorrowland Transit Authority was once again closed for refurbishment. Disney said that it was necessary to close the attraction, so that maintenance workers could work on Space Mountain. When the attractions reopened, the word PeopleMover was added to the end of Tomorrowland Transit Authority. Besides just getting a name change, the attraction also received a new narration. The narration eliminated the New Tomorrowland backstory, and many of the in-jokes and references that came with it. New attractions such as [[Stitch's Great Escape!]] and the [[Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor]] were added to the narration. The narration is now done by Mike Brassell, who narrates the attraction in a much quieter and emotionless way. During the time the Mike Brassell has narrated the attraction, the only major change has been the re-addition of the famous Tom Morrow line. Following the 2009 refurbishment of the attraction, almost all of the unique and creative lines from the narration were removed. After receiving many complaints the reference to Tom Morrow was added back inside [[Space Mountain]]. In the new narration the ride vehicle is referred to as Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover instead of the TTA Metroliner.
==Attraction Plot==
===WEDway Peoplemover Plot (1975-1994)===
On the WEDway Peoplemover, guests would enter board their trains from the moving platform. The narrator would then welcome guests, on behalf of the The Edison Electric Institute. After leaving the loading area, the PeopleMover would head towards [[Mission to Mars]]. The narrator would point out the attraction, and also mention that across the way, guests could see [[America the Beautiful]]. This part of the attraction was changed when America the Beautiful became [[Magic Carpet Around the World]] and then again when American Journey's replaced that. After passing Mission to Mars, the trains would enter a tunnel, where guests could see the model for [[Progress City]]. The narrator would tell guests that this was a preview of the future , in the City of Tomorrow. After exiting the tunnel, the PeopleMover passed over the [[Grand Prix Raceway]]. Besides After pointing the attraction out, the narrator would also tell guests that [[Space Mountain]] was ahead. After the train went into Space Mountain, the narrator pointed out drew guests attention to RCA's Home of Future Living, which was located in the post-show. PeopleMover riders could get an excellent views view of some of the post-show scenes. The narrator would also remind guests that they did not have to ride Space Mountain to see the Home of Future Living.
[[Image:ttaposter.jpg|thumb|The original WEDway PeopleMover poster.]]
As the trains left Space Mountain, the narrator pointed out the [[Skyway]] which hung above guests. He also informed them that there were "no moving parts in these (the PeopleMover's) clean, quiet motor". The narrator also pointed out told guests that across the way, guests they could see the Contemporary Resort, and the monorail that ran through it. After seeing the hotel, riders would move past the [[Carousel of Progress]]. As they did, the narrator would tell inform them about some of the history behind the attraction, including its introduction at the 1964 World's Fair. As the PeopleMover continued on, it would enter a tunnel which ran alongside [[If You Had Wings]]. Originally, when passing through this tunnel guests could look down into the attraction , through three windows. The first window showed the Trinidad scene, the second window the Jamaica scene, and the the third window the Mexico scene. As the PeopleMover went through the tunnel, the If You Had Wings theme song would play. After If You Had Wings was replaced by Delta Dreamflight, the left window was covered, leaving only the two right windows.
After exiting the tunnel, the narrator would tell guests that in the distance , they could see Cinderella's Castle. He would also mention that they could dine at King Stefan's Banquet Hall, which was located inside the castle. After this, the PeopleMover would arrive back at the loading station. and The narrator would then thank guests saying:
{{Quotation|"Now as we approach the PeopleMover station, our Grand Circle tour of Tomorrowland is coming to an end, but not to a stop, aboard this transportation system that never stops. On behalf of the Edison Electric Institute for your electric company, we hope you've enjoyed your trip aboard this electric transportation system of tomorrow, here today."}}
If you want to see read the script for the WEDway PeopleMover check out: http://waltdatedworld.bravepages.com/id219.htm
===The Tomorrowland Transit Authority (1994-2009)===
The WEDway PeopleMover was refurbished in 1994, as part of the New Tomorrowland. When the attraction re-opened it was renamed the Tomorrowland Transit Authority, and Pete Renaday took over as the narrator. The attraction now focused on the New Tomorrowland backstory, and included a much more creative narration.
Beginning in 1994, The Tomorrowland Transit Authorities Authoritie's vehicles were called Metroliners, and the attraction was narrated by an announcer in TTA Central. In conjunction with the New Tomorrowland backstory, the Metroliners were referred to as one of the many possible ways methods of transportationin Tomorrowland. According to the backstory their were also three different "lines" of Metroliners., which were:
*The Blue Line, which was what guests were currently riding on. The line was an elevated train system that ran throughout Tomorrowland.
*The Red Line, which was the transportation system that would take riders "off planet". This was the line that Tomorrowland residents could take to anywhere in the galaxy.
*The Green Line, which was a the line that would take guests to the "Hover-Burbs", Tomorrowland's suburbs.
Although the Red and Green lines were referenced, guests could only see glimpses of the two rides. Inside the Interplanetary Convention Center, the three lines would intersect and guests could see stationary dioramas of both the Red and Green Lines.
[[Image:Redline.jpg|thumb|A glimpse of the Red Line could be seen inside the Interplanetary Convention Center.]]
Although the Blue lined Line narration referenced many station's, the Tomorrowland Transit Authority consisted of a round-trip ride to Rockettower Plaza. Guest's boarded the attraction underneath the Astro Orbiter, as and the TTA announcer welcomed them to the TTA Blue line. He then explained to guests that they were about to take a round-trip tour to Rockettower Plaza, aboard "Tomorrowland's super skywaySuper Skyway!".
The first sight that the TTA passed, was the Interplanetary Convention Center. On their left, guests could see the model of Progress City. The narrator informed guest's that the model was sponsored by the Tomorrowland Metro Retro Historical Society. On the riders right, guests they could see a scene that depicted both the Red and Green lines. As the Metroliner continued on, it would pass through a tunnel which overlooked Mickey's Star Traders. Here the narration told guests that "For your convenience, the ground crew will be glad to rocket 'ship' you to any planet in the galaxy". After emmerging from the to tunnel guests would pass over the Tomorrowland Speedway. here Here Mr. Johnson give gave the Tomorrowland traffic report. He would always tell them remark that, "As usual the traffic was always perfect on Tomorrowland super-highways".
The narrator would then announce that the Metroliner was approaching Space Mountain. Guest's then As the Metroliner entered the building, where the narrator informed them that Space Mountain was Tomorrowland's gateway to the galaxy (from 1994-2004, he would also say that it was sponsored by Federal Express). Inside Space Mountain, guests could look down into the pre and post show. It was also possible to see the Space Mountain trains fly by, in the dark. A dispatcher from Space Mountain would announce:
{{Quotation| "Greetings from Space Mountain dispatch. High-speed rockets are now boarding to blast off to all intergalactic destinations. Departures out of space every few seconds from all launch areas"}}
After exiting Space Mountain the narrator would say, "As you can see, Space Mountain makes ordinary space travel an adventure. Another fine service provided by the Tomorrowland Transit Authority.". As guests came out of While riding on the track, just outside of Space Mountain tunnel, they riders would often pass other Metroliners going ininto the attraction. The trains would run within an arm's length of each other. A female would then begin talking, saying "All visitors from Galaxy M31, please keep forward facing tentacles clear of oncoming Metroliner vehicles(a tounge-in-cheek safter announcement).
As the TTA moved forward, guests could see the Astro Orbiter in the distance. The Narrator would then inform guests that. :
{{Quotation|"The center of piece of Rockettower Plaza is the League of Planets Astro Orbiter. This symbol of universal harmony and inter-planetary fellowship provides all beings with an exhilarating spin around the planets."}}
[[Image:blueline.jpg|thumb|The Tomorrowland Transit Authority logo from 1994-2009.]]
From 1994 until 2005, when the TTA came out of the tunnel the narrator would say From 1994 until 2005 the narrator would announce that the TTA wa" Now Aproaching Metropolis Science Center". He would then continue:
{{Quotation|"Be here today at Metropolis Science Center is the greatest invention of all time..A Time Machine! Be sure and stop by to meet the inventer Timekeeper. He'd Love to take the time, To take you through time!"}}
This announcement was a reference to the [[Timekeeper]] attraction, which operated in Tomorrowland from 1994 until 2004. Following this announcement The Metroliner would then come back around to Rockettower Plaza, where the narrator would give one final line:
{{Quotation|"Welcome back to Rockettower Plaza at the heart of Tomorrowland. Come now, re-join us, and believe in the promise of tomorrow!"}}
===The Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover (2009-Present)===
In 2009, the Tomorrowland Transit Authority was closed for renovations. Originally, it was stated that the ride was closing to facilitate the 2009 Space Mountain rehab. To the surprise of many, when the TTA re-opened it had a brand new narration. This time the narrator was Mike Brassell, who delivered the narration in a much quieter and emotionless tone. The new narration eliminated all of the references to the New Tomorrowland and it's backstory. Instead of having a plot, the attraction now served as a simple tour around Tomorrowland, referencing all of the lands land's attractions as it guests passed by. Attractions such as the [[Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor]] and [[Stitch's Great Escape]] which had not previously been mention on the TTA, were now includedin the narration. Another new feature of the narration, was the addition of characters. Buzz Lightyear, Stitch, Mickey , and Roz (from Monsters Inc.) now have lines in on the narrationattraction. The ride vehicles are now referred to as the PeopleMover PeopleMovers as opposed to the Metroliner. When the attraction re-opened, it was also renamed the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover.
[[Image:TTAnewentrance.jpg|thumb|The entrance ramp to the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover, including the new entrance sign.]]
The Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover begins with the narrator telling guests to sit back and relax. He tells them that they will see many of the attractions that they may want to visit laterin the day. He also explains that the PeopleMover is the perfect vehicle to people watch from. After leaving the station, the train rolls above Stitch's Great Escape. Here, the narrator tells guests that they can report for duty for the Galatic Federation, to try to keep Stitch under control. Guests then here Stitch taunting them saying, "I don't think so!".
After passing Stitch's Great Escape, guests enter the tunnel where Progress City is held. The narrator then tells them that the model was inspired by Walt's ideas for the Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrrow. To their right, guests can still see the intersection of the Red and Green lines(from the old TTA backstory). This seems to simply be a remnant of the old TTA, as the lines are never mentioned in the new narration. After going past Progress City, the PeopleMover rolls through another tunnel, past Mickey's Star Traders. The narrator then tells guests that Mickey's Star Traders has the greatest goods in the galaxy. Mickey then agrees saying, "That's right it's out of this world!". As guests emerge from the tunnel, they can see the Tomorrowland Speedway below. The narrator invites guests to try the attraction and "race to the checkered flag".
After passing the Speedway, guests enter the PeopleMover enterers Space Mountain. Here, the narrator then tells guests:
{{Quotation|"We're now entering one of the real wonders of our world: Space Mountain. Blast off on a high speed rocket adventure and convene to the cosmos."}}
Inside Space Mountain guests also here allows guests to hear a slightly altered version of the famous Tom Morrow line. A female voice now is heard saying,
{{Quotation|"Paging Mr. Morrow, Mr. Tom Morrow, please contact Mr. Johnson in the control tower to confirm you flight [[Flight to the moonMoon]].
Both Tom Morrow and Mr. Johnson are references to the defunct Tomorrowland attraction [[Flight To the Moon]] and its predecessor [[Mission to Mars]]. While inside Space Mountain, guests are also able to hear the attractions new soundtrack and see part of the new postshow. As they are exiting the tunnel, the narrator reminds them to, "Be sure to visit Space Mountain for an adventure that's out of this world!". Continuing on, the Peoplemover once again travels over the Tomorrowland Speedway. Guests are able to see the Astro Orbiter in the distance, that the . The narrator informs them that, "For a different high-flying adventure take a spin around the Astro Orbiter.".
After passing the Astro Orbiter, the train runs alongside Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress. As the train moves by, the narrator explains the basic premise , and the history of the attraction. He tells guests that the show celebrates progress, and encourages guests to remember that their is always a "Great big beautiful Tomorrow, shining at the end of every day.". After leaving the Carousel, the PeopleMover arrives at Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin. Once again, guests can look through the right windows to see both the Inter Steller Hair Salon, and the attraction itself. As guests are looking down into the attraction, Buzz Lightyear can be head over the speakers, inviting guests them to report to their Space Cruiser, and help him stop the evil Emperor Zurg. The trains then pass by the final Tomorrowland attraction, the Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor, where . Here Roz tells them to "keep it moving.". The PeopleMover then arrives back at Rockettower Plaza where the narrator tells them that although this is then end of their tour, the PeopleMover itself never stops.
==Watch the Show!==
==Fun Facts and Trivia==
*20% of the magnets on the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover can fail, and the attraction will still run properly.
*The Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover travels at a speed of about 10 feet per second.
*In the loading and unloading area however, it travels the trains travel at 2.7 feet per second.
*The On the Tomorrowland Transit Authority The PeopleMover, guests can hear the current voice of Mickey Mouse, Bret Iwan.
==References==