What Was Disney's BIGGEST Mistake? - Page 8

DHI · 05-14-2009, 12:48 AM

I miss Food Rocks. I could live without Circle of Life... they could have replaced that with Food Rocks

BandontheRun · 05-19-2009, 01:10 AM

I voted for 20K but I think the really big mistake was converting WDW Tomorrowland into not much of a "promise of tomorrow" type land.
It started with stuff like Alien Encounter which had future companies as rip off artists etc.. For me, the REAL Tomorrowland is still Space Mountain, PeopleMover and Carousel of Progress... All the other attractions just don't seem to fit in.

Park Hopper Dad · 05-19-2009, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by BandontheRun

I voted for 20K but I think the really big mistake was converting WDW Tomorrowland into not much of a "promise of tomorrow" type land.
It started with stuff like Alien Encounter which had future companies as rip off artists etc.. For me, the REAL Tomorrowland is still Space Mountain, PeopleMover and Carousel of Progress... All the other attractions just don't seem to fit in.

I agree with all you said.SM,WEdWay PM,CoP,is what tomorrowland is all about.Although I do like Buzz Lightyear ride.

BandontheRun · 05-19-2009, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Park Hopper Dad

I agree with all you said.SM,WEdWay PM,CoP,is what tomorrowland is all about.Although I do like Buzz Lightyear ride.

I also like the Buzz Lightyear ride.. but as for what I feel Tomorrowland was really meant for.. I think SM,WEdWay PM,CoP really capture the spirit. Even take extinct attractions like If You Had Wings, Mission to Mars... it's all about the PROMISE OF THE FUTURE. I think that's something that is missing in Today's Tomorrowland.
If I were an Imagineer, I would love the opportunity to reinvent Tomorrowland..

wannabimagineer · 05-20-2009, 10:09 AM

Good points about Tomorrowland, I hadn't really given it much thought. But it does feel like it's kind of lost it's way a little bit. Doesn't mean I don't love the attractions, but there isn't that sense of showing a future that's just around the corner as much anymore. I had kind of chalked it up to me being older and more jaded.

BandontheRun · 05-20-2009, 10:25 AM

You would think that with today's technology with images and exploration of Mars, the Hubble telescope etc. that they could come up with some kind of exploration of the future attraction.
I still remember when Epcot Center opened and just have the twinkling lights in the pavement at night seemed cool.. small touch but big impact. Even the ability to make Dining reservations in Epcot via the video-phone seemed futuristic.. but I won't go into how Epcot has lost its futuristic perspective

wdwmike1988 · 05-28-2009, 08:42 PM

As a child I remember being so into Mr. Toad's and 20,000 Leagues... I can't believe they are gone. At least I have preserved my memories of them on home video.

Blackjack Joe · 06-14-2009, 08:02 PM

A lot of the Extinct WDW attractions I can't really comment on because they were already gone by my first visit there.

I did get to see The Timekeeper once, wish that was still there, and Kitchen Cabaret.

Over in Disneyland, I miss Adventure thru Inner Space, The Country Bears and Mine Train Thru Nature's Wonderland.

InPerfectClouds · 06-16-2009, 01:17 PM

Body Warssss.

imakatefan · 06-16-2009, 01:40 PM

I originally picked Horizons because I never got to see it, and i feel that I have missed out on one of the main epcot attractions. But, i would have chose mr. toads and alien for the same reason. i guess my generation saw the loss of a great many rides before we were old enough to experience them fully. the year i was going to ride toad and alien encounter because i would not be scared half to death, i found them both removed.
Every time i am forced to ride pooh i think about one of the attractions that i considered a must see.

LivLuvsTink · 07-08-2009, 05:10 PM

I miss the Wonders of Life and The Living Seas so badly!! I was young when i visited there but i remember so much, especially Cranium Command!! I also miss Doug live! and El Rio Del Tiempo!

Park Hopper Dad · 07-08-2009, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by LivLuvsTink

I miss the Wonders of Life and The Living Seas so badly!! I was young when i visited there but i remember so much, especially Cranium Command!! I also miss Doug live! and El Rio Del Tiempo!

I definitely miss the Doug live show! That was great and a great cartoon too!

DopeyDancer87 · 07-08-2009, 11:29 PM

If I had to ask for just ONE ride back - Mr. Toad's Wild Ride...I know its still in Cali, but it's just not the same!

elvistelth · 07-17-2009, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by LivLuvsTink

I miss the Wonders of Life and The Living Seas so badly!!

There was a cute little show in The WoL pavillion called "Goofy About Health". I wish it was possible to see it again. The nemofication of the Living Seas is a downgrade, as far as I'm concerned.

Disney2000 · 07-20-2009, 10:47 PM

I'd say... Disney's Biggest Mistake would be the new Epcot. We've lost so many great inspiring, amazing, and edutaining attractions, many of them just so epcot can use newer technology and conform to the molds of other theme parks.

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

05-14-2009, 12:48 AM	#106
DHI C-Ticket Holder Join Date: May 2009 Location: Too far from the world Posts: 168	Re: What Was Disney's BIGGEST Mistake? I miss Food Rocks. I could live without Circle of Life... they could have replaced that with Food Rocks __________________ Wishin' I was in the World What will you CELEBRATE!

05-19-2009, 01:10 AM	#107
BandontheRun A-Ticket holder Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 41	Re: What Was Disney's BIGGEST Mistake? I voted for 20K but I think the really big mistake was converting WDW Tomorrowland into not much of a "promise of tomorrow" type land. It started with stuff like Alien Encounter which had future companies as rip off artists etc.. For me, the REAL Tomorrowland is still Space Mountain, PeopleMover and Carousel of Progress... All the other attractions just don't seem to fit in.

05-20-2009, 10:09 AM	#110
wannabimagineer B-Ticket Holder Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Parker, Colorado Posts: 73	Re: What Was Disney's BIGGEST Mistake? Good points about Tomorrowland, I hadn't really given it much thought. But it does feel like it's kind of lost it's way a little bit. Doesn't mean I don't love the attractions, but there isn't that sense of showing a future that's just around the corner as much anymore. I had kind of chalked it up to me being older and more jaded. __________________

05-20-2009, 10:25 AM	#111
BandontheRun A-Ticket holder Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 41	Re: What Was Disney's BIGGEST Mistake? You would think that with today's technology with images and exploration of Mars, the Hubble telescope etc. that they could come up with some kind of exploration of the future attraction. I still remember when Epcot Center opened and just have the twinkling lights in the pavement at night seemed cool.. small touch but big impact. Even the ability to make Dining reservations in Epcot via the video-phone seemed futuristic.. but I won't go into how Epcot has lost its futuristic perspective

05-28-2009, 08:42 PM	#112
wdwmike1988 A-Ticket holder Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 28	Re: What Was Disney's BIGGEST Mistake? As a child I remember being so into Mr. Toad's and 20,000 Leagues... I can't believe they are gone. At least I have preserved my memories of them on home video. __________________ "If we can dream it... We can do it." Spring 2010 CP Graduate and current CM!

06-14-2009, 08:02 PM	#113
Blackjack Joe C-Ticket Holder Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Mountain View, CA. Posts: 103	Re: What Was Disney's BIGGEST Mistake? A lot of the Extinct WDW attractions I can't really comment on because they were already gone by my first visit there. I did get to see The Timekeeper once, wish that was still there, and Kitchen Cabaret. Over in Disneyland, I miss Adventure thru Inner Space, The Country Bears and Mine Train Thru Nature's Wonderland. __________________ Joe.

06-16-2009, 01:17 PM	#114
InPerfectClouds A-Ticket holder Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: The beach, NC. Posts: 14	Re: What Was Disney's BIGGEST Mistake? Body Warssss. __________________

06-16-2009, 01:40 PM	#115
imakatefan A-Ticket holder Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Nowheresville, Indiana Posts: 18	Re: What Was Disney's BIGGEST Mistake? I originally picked Horizons because I never got to see it, and i feel that I have missed out on one of the main epcot attractions. But, i would have chose mr. toads and alien for the same reason. i guess my generation saw the loss of a great many rides before we were old enough to experience them fully. the year i was going to ride toad and alien encounter because i would not be scared half to death, i found them both removed. Every time i am forced to ride pooh i think about one of the attractions that i considered a must see.

07-08-2009, 05:10 PM	#116
LivLuvsTink C-Ticket Holder Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Under the Sea! Posts: 191	Re: What Was Disney's BIGGEST Mistake? I miss the Wonders of Life and The Living Seas so badly!! I was young when i visited there but i remember so much, especially Cranium Command!! I also miss Doug live! and El Rio Del Tiempo! __________________ I hope we never lose sight of one thing, that it was all started by a mouse.

07-08-2009, 11:29 PM	#118
DopeyDancer87 Disney Obsessed Since 1988 :-) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New York (Not close enough to the Magic) Posts: 1,546	Re: What Was Disney's BIGGEST Mistake? If I had to ask for just ONE ride back - Mr. Toad's Wild Ride...I know its still in Cali, but it's just not the same! __________________ "It's kind of fun to do the impossible." - Walt Disney "Adults are just grown up kids, anyway." -Walt Disney (((Por favor mantangense alejado de las puertas ))) *My Visits* 1988 - Polynesian Resort1991- Port Orleans1992- Port Orleans**1994- Wilderness Lodge1995- Caribbean Beach**1997- Boardwalk1998- Old Key West1999- All- Star Movies2000- Wilderness Lodge2000- Caribbean Beach2001- Wilderness Lodge2001- Port Orleans Riverside2001- Coronado Springs2002 - Boardwalk2003 - Contemporary2003 - Caribbean Beach2003 - All Star Sports & Music2004- Grand Californian (DL)2004 - Boardwalk2005 - Boardwalk2006 - Wilderness Lodge2007- Boardwalk2007 - Wilderness Lodge2008 - Saratoga Springs2009 - Off Site**2011 - Bay Lake Tower/Boardwalk VillasFebruary, 2012 - POFQ**

07-20-2009, 10:47 PM	#120
Disney2000 Fastpass Holder Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: PA Posts: 445	Re: What Was Disney's BIGGEST Mistake? I'd say... Disney's Biggest Mistake would be the new Epcot. We've lost so many great inspiring, amazing, and edutaining attractions, many of them just so epcot can use newer technology and conform to the molds of other theme parks. __________________ The Golden age never was the present age… but with human liberty we can fulfill the promise and meaning of America. To everyone a chance. To all people, regardless of their birth the right to live, to work, to be themselves, and to become whatever their visions can combine to make them. This is the promise of America...And I foresee the American adventure to continue for a long, long time! ~The American Adventure, EPCOT Center Are you 23? I am!

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