Mr. Christopher Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 Technically, I guess it's named after the 1994 movie staring Wesley Snipes called (surprise, surprise) "Drop Zone". However, there's absolutely no themeing or storyline to even come close to tying the movie in with a themed ride. Face Off (opened the samed year as DZ) is even worse when it came to tying the ride into a movie theme. They could have named either one "Titanic" and the ride themeing wouldn't have been any more disconnected. Those Paramount tie-ins actually made some sense to me. Drop Zone was named after the movie. There was a poster around AZ referring to it. Since it's about a group of skydivers, the idea behind the ride was that you're filming a stunt for the movie, hence the subtitle, Stunt Tower. Face Off, based on the John Travolta / Nicholas Cage movie, plays off the literal name; you're facing your friends while riding the ride. Theming as an ambiance probably wasn't the point, it was likely just the sake of using movie titles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
italianchef Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 Why didn't Congo Falls change back to Amazon Falls? Did anyone see the movie Congo??? I did - twice. Guess what? There wasn't one dang waterfall in the entire movie! Duh!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 If you are in line for Drop Zone and listen they are talking about filming for the new stunt and there is a target on the building where you are supposed to land. Face Off you are literally facing off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 As opposed to Two Face: The Flip Side, where you also face off. Anyone remember the sign on Twisted Twins? Face your fears: Head On. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 ^Good ole Lola and Stella. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiSab Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 Face your fears: Head On. Apply directly to the forehead...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast1979 Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 Why didn't Congo Falls change back to Amazon Falls? Did anyone see the movie Congo??? I did - twice. Guess what? There wasn't one dang waterfall in the entire movie! Duh!!! I don't know, was there naming rights with it? Or is it just a name? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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