MK Cars-Themed Attractions at Magic Kingdom

[phillip9698]

I genuinely wonder if there are any creatives involved with this project who think it’s a good idea. It just seems utterly doomed to be remembered pretty universally as an indefensible mistake, something akin to the replacement of Imagination.

That depends entirely on who you ask.

It’s very easy to fall into an echo chamber when it comes to this sort of stuff.

The people with blogs and prominent posts on message boards often do not speak for the masses.

 

[jrhwdw]

The plan has been to park it somewhere else on property, Grand Floridian is the last location I heard. I hope it finds a new home.

I hope that happens!!!!! It would make today less somber.......For The Record, I have no real connection to TSI or LB but That Boat is so Iconic Disney, TDO should display it!!!

One complaint.....Isn't the July 4th Decor off the LB too early??

 

[EagleScout610]

 

[JohnD]

I hope that happens!!!!! It would make today less somber.......For The Record, I have no real connection to TSI or LB but That Boat is so Iconic Disney, TDO should display it!!!

One complaint.....Isn't the July 4th Decor off the LB too early??

Normally, probably. They probably removed it today because it would hit harder this is the last day of the Liberty Belle operating. Meaning they know they are removing something that represents Americana.

 

[mlayton144]

Almost 5:30pm’ update - A solid 10 minute wait for the raft to the island , and a stifling 15 min wait for the riverboat.

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

I’ve yet to see a riverboat at capacity. Even the longer line for TSI was just waiting for 1 raft to load and go. Maybe 2? Can’t remember but it moved very fast.

 

[mlayton144]

I’ve yet to see a riverboat at capacity. Even the longer line for TSI was just waiting for 1 raft to load and go. Maybe 2? Can’t remember but it moved very fast.

Yes in Disney-speak , 10-15 mins means “walk on”.

 

[WorldExplorer]

The crowds were big enough a few days ago that they had three boats going and were using Huck's Landing (at least, what the riverboat calls Huck's Landing, I'm pretty sure the dock next to the barrel bridge has it painted on the wall) instead of only Tom's.

That should help with the wait if they're still doing it.

 

[JohnD]

Yes in Disney-speak , 10-15 mins means “walk on”.

I don't understand the logic that unless it has an on average long wait, its not worth retaining. Does everything in a theme park require guests packed in like sardines?

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

The crowds were big enough a few days ago that they had three boats going

That would have been fun to see! Only 2 today that I’ve seen.

 

[Architectural Guinea Pig]

On the next post, I will type something controversial on the RoA. Please use it to vent your frustrations to TWDC and react with as many angry reactions as possible.

 

[flynnibus]

I don't understand the logic that unless it has an on average long wait, its not worth retaining. Does everything in a theme park require guests packed in like sardines?

The adage 'pull your weight' still applies. Things require upkeep, labor, and represent an opportunity cost. If the return isn't worth the cost, you are likely going to be on the short list when some other resource becomes constrained or wants change.

Obviously something doesn't have to be 100% utilization, but if your utilization is a fraction of everything around you.. you are still odd man out.

 

[Architectural Guinea Pig]

Good riddance to the RoA and Tom Sawyer Island. You won’t be missed.

 

[EagleScout610]

1 hour for Tom Sawyer and 2 hours for Liberty Belle. I think were heading for a very quiet closing

 

[Animaniac93-98]

I don't understand the logic that unless it has an on average long wait, its not worth retaining. Does everything in a theme park require guests packed in like sardines?

Hollywood Studios says yes

 

[flynnibus]

Don’t we know what they’ve come up with? Is that plan compelling for you personally?

We know their concept - how good of an attraction and setting it will be for the park is still TBD.

 

[JohnD]

Hollywood Studios says yes

This is the original Magic Kingdom that opened in 1971 not a park that Michael Eisner scrambled to build to compete with Universal. Are any of Walt's ideas sacred in "Walt" Disney World?

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

“We hope you enjoyed one of the last few voyages on the rivers of America, and have a great evening at the Magic kingdom” - well said captain!

 

[Brer Panther]

When they tear it all down, so many animals are going to be displaced. Where will they go?

Well, if they can plaaaaaaaaaaaaay, maybe Tiana has a job for them over in Mama Odie's salt mound.

 

[EagleScout610]

Well, if they can plaaaaaaaaaaaaay, maybe Tiana has a job for them over in Mama Odie's salt mound.

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