What Was Disney's BIGGEST Mistake? - Page 2

nicki12 · 10-20-2007, 10:27 PM

I can't choose one because I have been to WDW once and I have never been on the extinct rides.

echoscot · 10-21-2007, 04:49 PM

I actually had a hard time with this. Although I am NOT a Michael Eisner fan at all, I agree with what was mentioned earlier that you can't blame him for every wrong move the company made.

There was one that wasn't on you list that I would have hit, "If You Had Wings" which was cheesy but fun Eastern Airlines sponsored ride, althoughI like the Buzz Lightyear ride there now.

I also really enjoyed Alien Encounter, much better than Stitch,

However the one I picked was not Eisner's fault either. I picked the Mickey Mouse Review. I know that it is in Tokyo, but it is not quite the same show there, and it brought such a nice moment to Fantasyland. It was a great piece of theatre and all that was classic Disney.

Benjo · 10-21-2007, 09:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by echoscot

I actually had a hard time with this. Although I am NOT a Michael Eisner fan at all, I agree with what was mentioned earlier that you can't blame him for every wrong move the company made.

There was one that wasn't on you list that I would have hit, "If You Had Wings" which was cheesy but fun Eastern Airlines sponsored ride, althoughI like the Buzz Lightyear ride there now.

I also really enjoyed Alien Encounter, much better than Stitch,

However the one I picked was not Eisner's fault either. I picked the Mickey Mouse Review. I know that it is in Tokyo, but it is not quite the same show there, and it brought such a nice moment to Fantasyland. It was a great piece of theatre and all that was classic Disney.

Welcome to DWT echoscot!

echoscot · 10-21-2007, 10:01 PM

^Thank you

RuddyWDW · 10-22-2007, 11:55 AM

Definately Alien Encounter I was so dissapointed when I returned to WDW last January to find Stitch had replaced it....Still a good ride but nowhere near as thrilling or intense as Alien Encounter.

nicki12 · 10-22-2007, 05:38 PM

What is Alien Encounter like?

KimDWT · 10-24-2007, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nicki12

What is Alien Encounter like?

Here's a description on wikipedia:

ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The ride was fun and a little less "bright and pretty" than the rest of the MK but very futuristic, intense and sophisticated. And I LOVED it!

echoscot · 10-24-2007, 02:03 PM

^^ Cosign. Alien Encounter turned one of the worst attractions in the park (Mission To Mars) into one of the most exciting...... I miss it...

nicki12 · 10-24-2007, 05:39 PM

Don't you guys like Stitch's Great Escape though?

echoscot · 10-24-2007, 07:59 PM

^^^ Uhmmm no.

KimDWT · 10-25-2007, 11:21 AM

I don't hate it - and I'll probably visit it whenever I'm in the MK - but I'm always disappointed when I walk out. I miss the thrill!

Tikikrissy · 10-30-2007, 10:15 PM

I miss Magic Journeys and If You Had Wings!

KimDWT · 10-31-2007, 07:20 PM

I don't remember Magic Journeys

rollecoasterfan · 11-24-2007, 05:39 PM

I really miss Mr. Toad's ride and 20,000 Leagues.

DocTerminus · 11-24-2007, 09:45 PM

It's interesting to see what everyone considers to be a blunder. I personally don't have the passionate connection to any particular attraction to consider its removal a blunder. I'd say the way Disney handled DISNEY'S AMERICA would be what I'd call a blunder... It went from a high profile theme park idea and became nothing more than a money-grubbing footnote.

You all remember that?
Glenn

View Poll Results: What was Disney's BIGGEST Mistake?
Alien Encounter-Gone	80	18.02%
Horizons-Gone	117	26.35%
Mickey Mouse Revue-Gone	13	2.93%
Mr. Toad's Wild Ride-Gone	131	29.50%
Alec Tronic and Tom Morrow-Gone	8	1.80%
America Sings!-Gone	13	2.93%
World Of Motion-Gone	40	9.01%
20,000 Leagues Under The Sea-Gone	129	29.05%
The Living Seas-Gone	52	11.71%
Kitchen Kabaret/Food Rocks-Gone	34	7.66%
Wonders Of Life Pavilion-Gone	57	12.84%
Adventure Thru Inner Space-Gone	15	3.38%
Captain EO-Gone	18	4.05%
Doug: Live!-Gone	22	4.95%
El Rio Del Tiempo-Gone	24	5.41%
House Of The Future-Gone	8	1.80%
Mission To Mars-Gone	9	2.03%
Mine Train Thru Nature's Wonderland-Gone	7	1.58%
Rainbow Caverns-Gone	8	1.80%
The Timekeeper-Gone	36	8.11%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 444. You may not vote on this poll

10-20-2007, 10:27 PM	#16
nicki12 Disney Fan and Twilighter Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Norfolk, Va Posts: 2,634	I can't choose one because I have been to WDW once and I have never been on the extinct rides. __________________ Nicole a.k.a. nicki12 ~ a Navy daughter Huge fan of the Twilight Series! "All your dreams can come true, if you have the courage to pursue them" - Walt Disney

10-22-2007, 11:55 AM	#20
RuddyWDW Its Been Too Long Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Manchester, England Posts: 1,058	Definately Alien Encounter I was so dissapointed when I returned to WDW last January to find Stitch had replaced it....Still a good ride but nowhere near as thrilling or intense as Alien Encounter. __________________ Ruddy

10-22-2007, 05:38 PM	#21
nicki12 Disney Fan and Twilighter Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Norfolk, Va Posts: 2,634	What is Alien Encounter like? __________________ Nicole a.k.a. nicki12 ~ a Navy daughter Huge fan of the Twilight Series! "All your dreams can come true, if you have the courage to pursue them" - Walt Disney

10-24-2007, 05:39 PM	#24
nicki12 Disney Fan and Twilighter Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Norfolk, Va Posts: 2,634	Don't you guys like Stitch's Great Escape though? __________________ Nicole a.k.a. nicki12 ~ a Navy daughter Huge fan of the Twilight Series! "All your dreams can come true, if you have the courage to pursue them" - Walt Disney

10-21-2007, 04:49 PM	#17
echoscot D-Ticket Holder Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 281	I actually had a hard time with this. Although I am NOT a Michael Eisner fan at all, I agree with what was mentioned earlier that you can't blame him for every wrong move the company made. There was one that wasn't on you list that I would have hit, "If You Had Wings" which was cheesy but fun Eastern Airlines sponsored ride, althoughI like the Buzz Lightyear ride there now. I also really enjoyed Alien Encounter, much better than Stitch, However the one I picked was not Eisner's fault either. I picked the Mickey Mouse Review. I know that it is in Tokyo, but it is not quite the same show there, and it brought such a nice moment to Fantasyland. It was a great piece of theatre and all that was classic Disney.

10-21-2007, 10:01 PM	#19
echoscot D-Ticket Holder Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 281	^Thank you

10-24-2007, 02:03 PM	#23
echoscot D-Ticket Holder Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 281	^^ Cosign. Alien Encounter turned one of the worst attractions in the park (Mission To Mars) into one of the most exciting...... I miss it...

10-24-2007, 07:59 PM	#25
echoscot D-Ticket Holder Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 281	^^^ Uhmmm no.

10-25-2007, 11:21 AM	#26
KimDWT E-Ticket Holder Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 304	I don't hate it - and I'll probably visit it whenever I'm in the MK - but I'm always disappointed when I walk out. I miss the thrill! __________________ 1980's 3 trips offsite - 1991, 1994 Offsite, 1997 CBR, 1999 BC, 2001 Swan, 2005 Offsite, 2006 Swan & Dolphin - DL offsite, 2008 Disneyland Paris offsite, 2009 AKL CL/Poly GVCL, Swan/Dolphin (2x/ea), 2010 WL, YC, AKV (Jambo), POFQ/BC, OKW/SSR, BWI CL/GF SL for Girl Trip 2.0, OKW Swaggervilla #augcrewunion, DL Hotel, YC CL W&D5K, Poly Dec Reunion 2010, 2011 Jan Who knows yet Feb 2011 BC www.luxurytravelgirl.blogspot.com

10-30-2007, 10:15 PM	#27
Tikikrissy C-Ticket Holder Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 164	I miss Magic Journeys and If You Had Wings!

10-31-2007, 07:20 PM	#28
KimDWT E-Ticket Holder Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 304	I don't remember Magic Journeys __________________ 1980's 3 trips offsite - 1991, 1994 Offsite, 1997 CBR, 1999 BC, 2001 Swan, 2005 Offsite, 2006 Swan & Dolphin - DL offsite, 2008 Disneyland Paris offsite, 2009 AKL CL/Poly GVCL, Swan/Dolphin (2x/ea), 2010 WL, YC, AKV (Jambo), POFQ/BC, OKW/SSR, BWI CL/GF SL for Girl Trip 2.0, OKW Swaggervilla #augcrewunion, DL Hotel, YC CL W&D5K, Poly Dec Reunion 2010, 2011 Jan Who knows yet Feb 2011 BC www.luxurytravelgirl.blogspot.com

11-24-2007, 05:39 PM	#29
rollecoasterfan A-Ticket holder Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: My computer desktop Posts: 31	I really miss Mr. Toad's ride and 20,000 Leagues. __________________ What would the world be like with out WDW??

11-24-2007, 09:45 PM	#30
DocTerminus A-Ticket holder Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 46	Biggest Blunder It's interesting to see what everyone considers to be a blunder. I personally don't have the passionate connection to any particular attraction to consider its removal a blunder. I'd say the way Disney handled DISNEY'S AMERICA would be what I'd call a blunder... It went from a high profile theme park idea and became nothing more than a money-grubbing footnote. You all remember that? Glenn __________________ Whatcha doin'? Hibernatin'? http://www.prettygoodmovieride.com Visit Passamaquoddy A Disney blog. http://www.passamaquoddy.blog.com

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