Vent about a changed Disney detail that annoys you

FigmentMushu · 01-31-2008, 07:55 PM

In Lou's recent Podcast (#51) he read a letter from someone who didn't like Spectromagic anymore because they changed the Spectromen's faces. They were his favorite part of the parade.

Now I have to admit, I chuckled a little because when I think of Spectromagic I think of Chip 'N' Dale on the piano with Genie conducting and the volcano that transforms into Chernabog. But then I realized that Disney is packed to the gills with little touches and we all have something we would miss if it was changed or removed. Something you think nobody else even cares about.

I offer up this thread for all of you to point out that one tiny detail that you would hate to see changed. Or some small change that you really don't like. Maybe it's the addition of Capt. Jack to Pirates of the Caribbean. Or perhaps the removal of the hydrolators at The Living Seas. (Talking to you, Jeff Pepper.)

As for me, I'm out here at Disneyland and my favorite part of Big Thunder Mountain was a goat chewing on a stick of dynamite at the top of the 2nd hill. They removed it a couple of months ago (still don't know why), and now it doesn't matter so much if I ride it. I miss my goat.

So what's yours?

TyKatMadismomma · 01-31-2008, 09:16 PM

Why did they have to change the Tommorrowland Terrace? They had the best salad and bread stick combo! Now it is this Noodle Station which I have yet to see open, in my past 3 visits. Sorry it irrks me I always looked foward to that salad and dressing.

GrowingUpDisney · 01-31-2008, 10:05 PM

I miss the sky cars...I remember riding them when I was very young - and being scared to death! But the sight of them is just - well, Disney to me!

randyzip · 02-01-2008, 12:19 PM

These are really a little larger than just details but

The changing of the Frontierland Shooting Gallery from guns that shot lead pellets at the tin targets to a generic light activated shooting gallery
The removal of the Magic Shop
The removal of all the old time penny machines in the Main Street Arcade

**Stitch** · 02-01-2008, 02:00 PM

I'm not happy about the changes to the Backlot Tour. I used to love going down the street with the houses.

andyznuff · 02-01-2008, 02:48 PM

I remember hearing that this wand thing was attached to spaceship earth. I had not been to epcot since 1985 so when I went in 2002, I was so dissapointed when I saw it it. Well, having gone so many times since it was put up I got used to it and now I actually miss it! I can't believe I feel that way but I just felt like something was cut off from me when I saw the wand missing.

FigmentMushu · 02-02-2008, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by andyznuff

I remember hearing that this wand thing was attached to spaceship earth. I had not been to epcot since 1985 so when I went in 2002, I was so dissapointed when I saw it it. Well, having gone so many times since it was put up I got used to it and now I actually miss it! I can't believe I feel that way but I just felt like something was cut off from me when I saw the wand missing.

The wand is a good one. People who remember EPCOT from the beginning had a reason to be disappointed every day the wand was up. However, some people (like Brian at All About The Mouse) only know EPCOT with the wand so it looks strange to them Now.

I'm still waiting to hear from the person who will be very upset if they remove Iago from the Tiki Birds or who thinks the Chili Dog is the best part of Stitch's Great Escape. I guarantee you there's someone out there.

bowlingman7 · 02-02-2008, 11:46 AM

Magic Shop & Penny Arcade as mentioned above. Really really miss both. I remember watching those little flip movies in the arcade. Great!

HauntedGabe · 02-02-2008, 05:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stitch

I'm not happy about the changes to the Backlot Tour. I used to love going down the street with the houses.

Me too! They rendered it to a waste of time. It was a favorite of mine before at MGM.

cute_seven101 · 02-14-2008, 08:02 PM

They removed the chili dog! Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo! that was the best part!!!!!!!!
It also irrritates me is when the took away River Country!!! Alll it needed was a refurb!!!!

princessariel · 02-15-2008, 08:56 AM

I miss the houses on Backlot as well

Disney05 · 02-15-2008, 06:36 PM

A lot of the classic attractions at Epcot.

Thumper10 · 02-15-2008, 07:59 PM

I miss the skyway.... I remember being in awe when I rode them my first trip. I also miss the old Backlot Tour.

HauntedGabe · 02-16-2008, 12:23 AM

How about that backlot tour, can't even call it a tour. It was closed for rehab, then we were late over the summer, so for our Thanksgiving trip, it was on the Must Do List. How disappointing was that. If it wasn't for the cannon it would have been like the bus trip to the MK from POR, a place to sit.

And I cannot wrap my brain around anyone missing the Wand. Wow. We went for the Holiday's that year it went up, it was horribly crowded for the Millenium. The wand was just a reminder of that awful, overly crowded time of New Years 2000. At least some enjoyed it.

Yoakamone · 02-18-2008, 03:00 AM

I haven't been to Disney since 2004 but I really liked that little spot on Main Street at MK where you could go in and watch old black and white Mickey Mouse cartoons
in the nice A/C. On my last visit they changed it and stopped showing them. Did they ever bring that back?

01-31-2008, 07:55 PM	#1
FigmentMushu Chuck & Leigh Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 404	Vent about a changed Disney detail that annoys you In Lou's recent Podcast (#51) he read a letter from someone who didn't like Spectromagic anymore because they changed the Spectromen's faces. They were his favorite part of the parade. Now I have to admit, I chuckled a little because when I think of Spectromagic I think of Chip 'N' Dale on the piano with Genie conducting and the volcano that transforms into Chernabog. But then I realized that Disney is packed to the gills with little touches and we all have something we would miss if it was changed or removed. Something you think nobody else even cares about. I offer up this thread for all of you to point out that one tiny detail that you would hate to see changed. Or some small change that you really don't like. Maybe it's the addition of Capt. Jack to Pirates of the Caribbean. Or perhaps the removal of the hydrolators at The Living Seas. (Talking to you, Jeff Pepper.) As for me, I'm out here at Disneyland and my favorite part of Big Thunder Mountain was a goat chewing on a stick of dynamite at the top of the 2nd hill. They removed it a couple of months ago (still don't know why), and now it doesn't matter so much if I ride it. I miss my goat. So what's yours? __________________ Dreams Never Die! Last edited by FigmentMushu; 01-31-2008 at 08:00 PM..

01-31-2008, 09:16 PM	#2
TyKatMadismomma A-Ticket holder Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 17	Why did they have to change the Tommorrowland Terrace? They had the best salad and bread stick combo! Now it is this Noodle Station which I have yet to see open, in my past 3 visits. Sorry it irrks me I always looked foward to that salad and dressing. __________________ Elizabeth, Momma to Tyler 11, Kaitlyn 7, Madison 2, Wife to Terry

01-31-2008, 10:05 PM	#3
GrowingUpDisney A-Ticket holder Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Alabama Posts: 10	I miss the sky cars...I remember riding them when I was very young - and being scared to death! But the sight of them is just - well, Disney to me! __________________ DH Robert: Me Bobbi Jo: DS Joey (5): DS Bobby (5):

02-01-2008, 12:19 PM	#4
randyzip A-Ticket holder Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 4	These are really a little larger than just details but The changing of the Frontierland Shooting Gallery from guns that shot lead pellets at the tin targets to a generic light activated shooting gallery The removal of the Magic Shop The removal of all the old time penny machines in the Main Street Arcade __________________ Visit my new blog WDW Buttons and More

02-02-2008, 11:46 AM	#8
bowlingman7 B-Ticket Holder Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 70	Magic Shop & Penny Arcade as mentioned above. Really really miss both. I remember watching those little flip movies in the arcade. Great! __________________ If we can dream it, we can do it!

02-01-2008, 02:00 PM	#5
Stitch D23 Charter Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 8,325	I'm not happy about the changes to the Backlot Tour. I used to love going down the street with the houses. __________________ April My Photo Blog - The Adventures of April in Wonderland My new blog...

02-01-2008, 02:48 PM	#6
andyznuff A-Ticket holder Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nutley, NJ Posts: 39	I remember hearing that this wand thing was attached to spaceship earth. I had not been to epcot since 1985 so when I went in 2002, I was so dissapointed when I saw it it. Well, having gone so many times since it was put up I got used to it and now I actually miss it! I can't believe I feel that way but I just felt like something was cut off from me when I saw the wand missing.

02-14-2008, 08:02 PM	#10
cute_seven101 A-Ticket holder Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NYC!!!! Posts: 23	They removed the chili dog! Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo! that was the best part!!!!!!!! It also irrritates me is when the took away River Country!!! Alll it needed was a refurb!!!!

02-15-2008, 08:56 AM	#11
princessariel Fastpass Holder Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Suburbia Houston Posts: 1,094	I miss the houses on Backlot as well __________________ Summer '83-Off Site Dec '95- Shades Of Green March '03-All Star Movies March '06-All Star Movies October '07-POFQ March '10-POFQ Oct/Nov '11 ??? F&W ???

02-15-2008, 06:36 PM	#12
Disney05 Off to Neverland! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 3,447	A lot of the classic attractions at Epcot. __________________ When you wish upon a star..... LAUGHTER IS TIMELESS, IMAGINATION HAS NO AGE AND DREAMS ARE FOREVER. Adults are only kids grown up, anyway. WD ...That's the real trouble with the world. Too many people grow up. WD "For those who get it, no explanation is necessary. For those who don't, no explanation will do." http://wdwhomesick.wordpress.com/

02-15-2008, 07:59 PM	#13
Thumper10 Missing Main Street... Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: The Laughin Place Posts: 1,215	I miss the skyway.... I remember being in awe when I rode them my first trip. I also miss the old Backlot Tour. __________________ ---Amanda When you believe in a thing, believe in it all the way, implicitly and unquestionable. -Walt Disney

02-16-2008, 12:23 AM	#14
HauntedGabe Where'd she go??? Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Hamlet, IL Posts: 17,944	How about that backlot tour, can't even call it a tour. It was closed for rehab, then we were late over the summer, so for our Thanksgiving trip, it was on the Must Do List. How disappointing was that. If it wasn't for the cannon it would have been like the bus trip to the MK from POR, a place to sit. And I cannot wrap my brain around anyone missing the Wand. Wow. We went for the Holiday's that year it went up, it was horribly crowded for the Millenium. The wand was just a reminder of that awful, overly crowded time of New Years 2000. At least some enjoyed it. Last edited by HauntedGabe; 02-16-2008 at 12:30 AM..

02-18-2008, 03:00 AM	#15
Yoakamone A-Ticket holder Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Loves Park Illinois Posts: 6	I haven't been to Disney since 2004 but I really liked that little spot on Main Street at MK where you could go in and watch old black and white Mickey Mouse cartoons in the nice A/C. On my last visit they changed it and stopped showing them. Did they ever bring that back?

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