Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse appreciation

[epcotisbest]

In a a world of bigger, faster, higher and scarier rides, multi loop roller coasters and attractions geared toward thrill seekers, the Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse seems very outdated and much past it's prime. I suppose that is why we like it so much. What is wrong with a little nostalgia and appreciation for simpler, more laid back experiences?
It, along with COP and the JC and IASW are classics we never miss while at MK.
If I could have an ultimate wish at WDW it would be to live in the SFRT for a few days, minus the tourists passing through of course.
If you could choose to replace it with a roller coaster or leave it, maybe with refurbishment, which would you choose?

 

[zurgandfriend]

I say leave it alone as it’s a Disney Classic. Also, as Hollywood ran out of ideas about a decade ago there should be a big budget remake anytime now so the tree house will become a must see attraction. Of course the remake will have zombies, explosions with people flying through the air and not getting hurt, and pirates attacking and shooting AK-47’s and never hitting anyone, but I digress.

 

[Cmdr_Crimson]

Not sure how much of a difference it is between the Tarzan Treehouse but, I find the SFRTH is fine as it is...It's the only attraction that reflects a time when an attraction wasn't about the biggest money grab and hype...It was rare to see this...And who doesn't enjoy the Swisskapolka...

 

[epcotisbest]

I say leave it alone as it’s a Disney Classic. Also, as Hollywood ran out of ideas about a decade ago there should be a big budget remake anytime now so the tree house will become a must see attraction. Of course the remake will have zombies, explosions with people flying through the air and not getting hurt, and pirates attacking and shooting AK-47’s and never hitting anyone, but I digress.

I think a movie remake, minus the zombies and AK-47s, would be fantastic. It is a great story and a modernization could be a popular money maker...as long as they don't put Johnny Depp in it with a tropical bird on his head.

 

[WondersOfLife]

Went once as a kid. Hated it. I have no desire to visit it again. Yet, for an odd reason, I'm happy it's there.

 

[DfromATX]

We like it and say leave it! I even rented the movie before our last trip so my kids would understand the significance. None of us had ever seen the movie before and surprisingly, it was pretty good! Even my 17 year old sat down to watch it with us. When my now 11 year old was younger, we used to pretend we lived in it too. Good memories!

 

[Susan Savia]

We did it once and that was enough, but I certainly wouldn't replace it with a coaster.

 

[Disneykidder]

I was up there a few weeks ago. Its a great place to take unique photos of all over the park,

 

[ratherbeinwdw]

Being older, I saw this at the theater on a huge screen. The color was amazing. It is one of my all time favorites.
I wouldn't touch it. It would be great if they would add an open air lift, but of course, that's not feasible or safe.

 

[The Empress Lilly]

If you could choose to replace it with a roller coaster or leave it, maybe with refurbishment, which would you choose?

I wouldn't swap the Treehouse for a thousand coasters.

 

[epcotisbest]

Went once as a kid. Hated it. I have no desire to visit it again. Yet, for an odd reason, I'm happy it's there.

Can't imagine hating it. Did you ever build a treehouse of your own?

 

[epcotisbest]

I wouldn't swap the Treehouse for a thousand coasters.

Yeah, a thousand would not do it, but 1,001 we would have to start negotiations to move it over to DHS or something.

 

[epcotisbest]

I was up there a few weeks ago. Its a great place to take unique photos of all over the park,

Agreed. Here is a pic of something interesting from partway up in the treehouse.

 

[George Lucas on a Bench]

Love this attraction. Even the altered version at Disneyland is sill wonderful. Thank God they didn't knock it down and put a store in its place.

 

[WondersOfLife]

Can't imagine hating it. Did you ever build a treehouse of your own?

Nope. I hate outdoors. As a little kid, I remember being very tired, and it being very boring. I still am happy it exists though.

 

[copcarguyp71]

We usually do it twice each trip once day and once evening and I enjoy the simplicity of it. Plus there are some great photo ops at night from some of the higher points of Space Mountain and Chick-A-Pin hill.

I do not know how much you could really do with such a small footprint either though as far as adding other rides. Maybe a M&G or second Alladin

 

[bethymouse]

I don't personally like it, but don't take it away or change it. Such a classic!

 

[alissafalco]

I loved this attraction as a child. Now too, but as a small child I remember wishing I could live there.

 

[Matt_Black]

Also, as Hollywood ran out of ideas about a decade ago

You realize that the Golden Age of Hollywood was chockfull of remakes and adaptations, yes?

 

[MinnieM123]

1985 marked the first time my mother and I visited the MK. It's interesting how certain memories stay with you, long afterwards. I remember my mother's look of delight when we got to the top of the treehouse. She said it would be wonderful to live there, because every morning you'd wake up from the birds on the tree branches, pleasantly "singing" to you! Through the years and up to the present, every time I climb up there, I still remember her words. I vote to save the classic treehouse.