Is the Peoplemover the only futuristic thing in Tomorrowland?

[Otterhead]

But overall Tomorrowland is more campy and retro sci-fi future, so I'm good with what is there.

It reflects a very '90s vision of a retro sci-fi future, but that's OK. If they tried to actually make Tomorrowland "futuristic" (like they did when it first opened), it'd look dated almost as soon as it was finished. I actually really like the Jules Verne very-retro-future they use at other Tomorrowlands overseas -- it's pretty much future-proof and always classy.

 

[networkpro]

Why should it be focused on a utopic theme ? Why not instead a dystopic future as show by Wall-E ? That way the Guests could actively participate and there's quite a wide thematic tie in with existing attractions in that area. (not to mention the People Movers with corpulent guests)

 

[fractal]

There used to be a talking trash can.

 

[FigmentJedi]

If it used to be Tomorrowland Indy Speedway, maybe it could become Tomorrowland Formula E Speedway?

Elon Musk likes to spend money. He should sponsor the speedway and replace the gas go carts with electric ones.

There was concept art floating around of a Meet the Robinsons-inspired overhaul that could be pretty sweet. At least that's an animated film that fits Tomorrowland like a glove.

 

[RadiatorSpringsRacer]

There was concept art floating around of a Meet the Robinsons-inspired overhaul that could be pretty sweet. At least that's an animated film that fits Tomorrowland like a glove.

...both visually AND in its overarching themes.

 

[Jahona]

There was concept art floating around of a Meet the Robinsons-inspired overhaul that could be pretty sweet. At least that's an animated film that fits Tomorrowland like a glove.

Probably got scrapped when the film underperformed. Disney's attempt to go from 2D to 3D was a rough time.

 

[Bairstow]

You would destroy the dreams of tiny boys and girls from all over the world?

Their dreams are noisy and boring.
So yes.

 

[blueboxdoctor]

It reflects a very '90s vision of a retro sci-fi future, but that's OK. If they tried to actually make Tomorrowland "futuristic" (like they did when it first opened), it'd look dated almost as soon as it was finished. I actually really like the Jules Verne very-retro-future they use at other Tomorrowlands overseas -- it's pretty much future-proof and always classy.

True, I've seen some pictures of those and you're right. It isn't tethered to a specific time period's vision of the future. There's a lot they can do with it, so it should be interesting to see how they continue to change it in the future.

 

[imagineer boy]

I personally don't think they should 100% do away with the Speedway. They can do either one of two things:

A. Re-theme it with futuristic scenery and electric cars, and rename it to "cosmic highway" or something along those lines.

B. Move it to DHS, put it in Pixar Place, and have it themed to the Cars franchise.

 

[EpcoTim]

It's not a fair question. When first built in 1971 they tried for a real vision of the future. But the future caught up and it looked dated. So it was redesigned in the 90s as a vision of the future from the likes of Jules Verne.

I'm pretty sure Verne would soil his grave if he knew that's how people interpreted his work.

 

[LAKid53]

The People Mover isn't really that futuristic. There's one at MCO for starters!

They've had a moving walkway at LAX for decades, I think even before WDW opened in 1971.

 

[LAKid53]

I wholeheartedly endorse this proposal.

Must everything become a M&G?!

 

[BigRedDad]

Most of Tomorrowland was build in the 70s. Fastforward 40 years and it is now Yesteryearland. Lots of overhauls are needed with a lot of innovation.

 

[gaga4disney]

Hovercrafts can replace the cars on speedway.

 

[Matt_Black]

Must everything become a M&G?!

If wanting to meet a hot Martian princess is wrong, then I don't want to be right!

 

[Redsky89]

I love the Peoplemover. Its almost a guarantee that I will be on it when I am at Magic Kingdom. I do think Space Mountain is still a very futuristic ride. The concept of flying through space is very futuristic if you ask me. I personally have loved it for the past 16 years I've been visiting WDW. Buzz I consider futuristic. If you watch a lot of the Buzz cartoon shows I watched as a kid Buzz was used in a futuristic setting. I dont care for the Stitch attraction or the go kart attraction though. Unless those go karts start going 35mph I will never care for it.

 

[irishmom58]

I mean, come on.

You've got silly cartoon rides. What do Monsters Inc., Lilo and Stitch or Buzz Lightyear have to do with Tomorrowland? Nothing. In Buzz, you're at war shooting a gun. So much for that peaceful future, eh Walt?

A huge amount of real estate is dedicated to an antique car ride polluting the environment that never made any sense here.

The lovely and charming Carousel of Progress? Rooted in the past. Not entirely irrelevant, though.

Space Mountain may have been futuristic in the space age. These days, this aging attraction is just a dinky roller coaster in the dark. And it is showing its age. It hasn't even been brought up to the standards of Disneyland's and that one was upgraded like a decade ago.

Yet, there's the Peoplemover. There's something that somehow has never been dated. It perfectly exemplifies what Walt was going for with his Tomorrowland at Disneyland. It is the essence of what Tomorrowland and even EPCOT Center Future World are supposed to be about.

there's the Astro Orbitor that is pretty futuristic (1975 land)

 

[LAKid53]

If wanting to meet a hot Martian princess is wrong, then I don't want to be right!

 

[doctornick]

You would destroy the dreams of tiny boys and girls from all over the world?

Where o where will a child ever find a go cart place in this world if the Speedway is removed?

 

[FettFan]

Ideally, the space currently occupied by the Speedway would have been "Fantasyland Expansion: Arendelle" with a Frozen Bobsleds ride, since we're never going to see a Matterhorn on the east coast.