50 MAGICal Enhancements for the 50th ...

[Daveeeeed]

Today's a good day to be alive (even...) for a Disney fan: from the casual fans to the die-hands like myself (and most of us here on this forum).

We're getting updates for Mission: Space, BTM, Peter Pan etc. At least 2 new nighttime shows (maybe a parade?) about a dozen new rides -- a half dozen which are E-tickets mind you, in the upcoming years.

And to boot we're getting a far more innovative transportation system that nobody saw coming (except for possibly @marni1971 ). That paired with the various road projects to boot.

And throughout other parts of the company, they're creating the best Star Wars films in decades, they've created the most complex superhero franchise in existence, and have brought back Walt Disney Animation with the best movies since the last century. PIXAR is having a fairly good streak too! Oh... and did I mention the nostalgia remakes (some of which are surprisingly good!), and Pirates 5, which looks to reinvigorate the tales of Captain Jack Sparrow.

While we may disagree on how they're running things, there's not really a point in not enjoying what's to come. I don't want IPs in EPCOT or whatever is happening, but I'll be very happy when I can go and ride a breathtaking new ride with my family and friends.

I hope we all can accept that change is happening, and instead of rueing for what once was, just smile when you look at the past.

 

[Goob]

What are you referring to when you mentioned updates to Peter Pan and BTM (Big Thunder Mountain?)?

 

[GoofGoof]

What are you referring to when you mentioned updates to Peter Pan and BTM (Big Thunder Mountain?)?

I think he was referring to the first post in the thread:

Things that have been suggested to me as either happening or likely happening are (just some examples here):

BTMRR getting the enhancements in the tunnel that DL and DLP did;
WDW RR getting a few little scenes along the tracks;
CoP getting a new ending and an overall freshening;
Small World getting the Disney characters;
ToT getting enhanced effects in the drop shafts;

Other attractions I've heard might see some extra love are Peter Pan, Mansion, SSE, AA, Nemo, etc.

 

[Kman101]

Umm... "rebuilt HS, AK and Epcot"?? "major improvements to MK"??? Wow, the pixie dust is strong with this one...

What world is this in? Did I miss something?

 

[Kman101]

It may be. I don't know but after Iger killed off Hand-drawn animation after PatF I swore off WDAS for good and I have more or less kept that promise.

Zootopia and Inside Out are fantastic films. I was personally surprised at how good they were. Skipping Cars 3? Sure I get that, but these movies are good. It's a shame you have the stance you do. You're missing out. But I can respect you standing by what you've said you would do :/

 

[TalkingHead]

Here's my wish for a 50th Mansion redo: start over with the attic scene. Change the bride figure, redo the whole room, drop the entire "marriage gone wrong" subplot... Or just revert it to the old bridge figure who actually was eerie looking.

 

[Haymarket2008]

Here's my wish for a 50th Mansion redo: start over with the attic scene. Change the bride figure, redo the whole room, drop the entire "marriage gone wrong" subplot... Or just revert it to the old bridge figure who actually was eerie looking.

Agreed. The original bride was terrifying.

 

[HMF]

Here's my wish for a 50th Mansion redo: start over with the attic scene. Change the bride figure, redo the whole room, drop the entire "marriage gone wrong" subplot... Or just revert it to the old bridge figure who actually was eerie looking.

I can pretty much guarantee you that will likely never happen.

 

[HMF]

Agreed. The original bride was terrifying.

The WDW Mansion has had four different Brides throughout it's history.Which one do you consider terrifying?

 

[RyMickey]

I've somewhat thoroughly read all 21 pages thus far and no one's mentioned the original post's comments about "AA" which I'm assuming is The American Adventure? Watching the final video this trip it struck me as awfully dated -- nothing like ending on a shot of Lance Armstrong (shortly after Tiger Woods popped up on screen). Is it wrong that I'm as excited as this update as anything else mentioned?

Is there something else "AA" could stand for that I'm missing?

 

[HMF]

Is there something else "AA" could stand for that I'm missing?

A less Euro-centric view of American History. There were people here LONG before the Pilgrims. Heck the Pilgrims were not even the first Europeans here.

 

[yeti]

The WDW Mansion has had four different Brides throughout it's history.Which one do you consider terrifying?

One of these things is not like the others.

 

[Kman101]

I've never been a big fan of the CGI bride. Wish they'd change it. Hasn't it been 10 years now since the last major Mansion makeover?

 

[yeti]

Here's my wish for a 50th Mansion redo: start over with the attic scene. Change the bride figure, redo the whole room, drop the entire "marriage gone wrong" subplot... Or just revert it to the old bridge figure who actually was eerie looking.

And bring back the legitimately scary pop-up ghosts! I used to dread/love those things as a kid.

 

[999th Happy Haunt]

Here's my wish for a 50th Mansion redo: start over with the attic scene. Change the bride figure, redo the whole room, drop the entire "marriage gone wrong" subplot... Or just revert it to the old bridge figure who actually was eerie looking.

And bring back the legitimately scary pop-up ghosts! I used to dread/love those things as a kid.

Also Hatbox Ghost once you exit the attic.

 

[Nmoody1]

I can't really comment on how the Shanghai Pirates looks in person but from the youtube vids it looks a bit screen heavy.

There are screens..But i wouldn't say it's screen heavy. The sets are amazing and the transition between physical sets and screens is done very well.

 

[Prince Thomas]

I find it so creepy that I left such a positive uplifting post on here yesterday, with over 15 likes and now it's GONE. It's seriously disturbing! Says ALOT about how this website is run

 

[ToTBellHop]

I find it so creepy that I left such a positive uplifting post on here yesterday, with over 15 likes and now it's GONE. It's seriously disturbing! Says ALOT about how this website is run

You could make your own.

 

[Mike S]

A less Euro-centric view of American History. There were people here LONG before the Pilgrims. Heck the Pilgrims were not even the first Europeans here.

The pavilion is about the history of the USA as a country and how it became one. It wasn't a country or even close to the point it became one during the history you're referring to.

 

[njDizFan]

I'm trying to keep a list of all rumored updates. Some of these are very far fetched but here you go.


50 for the 50th

Not included in this list: DVC or resort updates/additions

Epcot Spine improvements or transportation infrastructure

Not sure how they would consider new lands (i.e SWL as 1 addition or each attraction separately)

1. WS addition #1
   
   
2. WS addition #2
   
   
3. Ride in new WS pavilion
   
   
4. UK attraction
   
   
5. American Adventure update
   
   
6. Innoventions updates
   
   
7. Illuminations updates
   
   
8. LwtL update
   
   
9. Rat in France
   
   
10. Seas with Nemo upgrade
    
    
11. Circle of life replacement
    
    
12. China movie update
    
    
13. GotG in Energy
    
    
14. M:S update
    
    
15. –
    
    
16. –
    
    
17. –
    
    
18. SWL
    
    
19. TSL
    
    
20. Mickey LPS ride in GMR
    
    
21. Animation Courtyard updates
    
    
22. Star Tours change/update
    
    
23. ToT getting new effects
    
    
24. –
    
    
25. –
    
    
26. –
    
    
27. –
    
    
28. –
    
    
29. Pandora
    
    
30. Flights of Wonder enhancements/additions
    
    
31. Fol getting a retheme/additions
    
    
32. –
    
    
33. –
    
    
34. –
    
    
35. Gondola transportation
    
    
36. Small World character enhancement
    
    
37. Peter Pan façade
    
    
38. Philharmagic updates
    
    
39. BTM updates
    
    
40. CoP final scene change
    
    
41. Stitch replacement
    
    
42. Speedway changes
    
    
43. Tomorrowland attraction
    
    
44. Frontierland attraction
    
    
45. RR screens
    
    
46. New parade
    
    
47. New pyro show
    
    
48. Space Mountain update
    
    
49. HM enhancements
    
    
50. Pirates Enhancements