MK Cars-Themed Attractions at Magic Kingdom

[flynnibus]

I never said the castle was untouchable- I said it exists mainly as a backdrop and to provide atmosphere. Like the riverboat and rivers.

And you have to go back to the earlier part of the conversation where i said…

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.

The castle is seen as worth it… the things that don’t… be it atmospheric or attraction ultimately see change.

We’ve lost amazing atmospheric elements everywhere… be it the shaped trees along the monorail… gardens at epcot… fountains galore… entertainment left and right… we can go on and on. Point being is it’s not about ‘some value can be found’. Nearly everything can be justified in some way or another… but that’s not enough in the bigger machine

 

[Agent H]

And many decried the idea of a single Ip land in Disneyland… while it also reduced the sacred RoA… and the lost jettisoned actual stories along the river.

Yet SWGE continues to thrive… while the old tales about uproar and doom are long dead

Because they improved the park by adding galaxys edge. Will this be an improvement? When you include villains land the answer i would give is hopefully? I can’t understand why this was necessary. I’m sorry I just can’t.

 

[mickEblu]

Because they improved the park by adding galaxys edge. Will this be an improvement? When you include villains land the answer i would give is hopefully? I can’t understand why this was necessary. I’m sorry I just can’t.

Not to mention the other tiny difference - that Disneyland still has its river, island and riverboat.

 

[Tha Realest]

Not only is this very sad, it's also going to look really horrible for a long time. First the river gets drained and lots of dirt/construction will be the view for years unless they put walls up all along the river which will look like crap itself.

At least it’ll look quite mediocre when Cars-it’s-not-a-land Land is finished.

 

[dothebrdwalk]

Tom Sawyer Island had more visitors today than in the entirety of the last calendar year.

Oh well.

Bring it on Lightning McQueen! Ka-Chow!

 

[donaldtoo]

All I wanna’ know is, will this new area have a shootin’ arcade…?!?!?!

 

[Jedi14]

Let’s go Piston Peak!

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

Nearly everything can be justified in some way or another… but that’s not enough in the bigger machine

Oh for sure…. But if there isn’t a Disney difference, what’s the point?

There still is a difference - but it’s getting less and less.

 

[flynnibus]

Because they improved the park by adding galaxys edge. Will this be an improvement?

You missed the point… the fight isn’t about if it’s better or not… it was touching the untouchable and how the public would react.

Know what… if you make a good product you’d be amazed at what people start adapting to accept it.

 

[flynnibus]

Not to mention the other tiny difference - that Disneyland still has its river, island and riverboat.

Has something there… but not unmolested, not as much. Let’s be honest… the only portion most dl fans care about is making sure the riverboat and Columbia are still there.

TSI and the fort were lost hopes nearly 20yrs ago…. And nearly everything along the roa show scene wise was even worse

 

[Agent H]

You missed the point… the fight isn’t about if it’s better or not… it was touching the untouchable and how the public would react.

Know what… if you make a good product you’d be amazed at what people start adapting to accept it.

Shortening the river is not the same thing as getting rid of it entirely. If they wanted to undertake a similar project in Florida I would be all for it.

 

[mickEblu]

Has something there… but not unmolested, not as much. Let’s be honest… the only portion most dl fans care about is making sure the riverboat and Columbia are still there.

TSI and the fort were lost hopes nearly 20yrs ago…. And nearly everything along the roa show scene wise was even worse

lol you re going to minimize it to “something there” compared to MK losing its entire river and island and riverboat. Cmon, it was a poor comparison. Not to mention pretty much every guest facing part of the ROA / TSI was unchanged other than the back portion you could only see when riding the Mark Twain or other boats. To try to compare this to what they’re doing at MK is… a take. To the majority of guests what they did at DL didn’t change any of the experience.

Not sure I’m following. The only thing we care about are the boats? It’s the whole thing. It’s the atmosphere- the river and island anchor the entire west side of the park. The boats are one part of that.

 

[Agent H]

Tom bricker can word it much better than I can.https://www.disneytouristblog.com/rivers-america-save-atmosphere-asset-magic-kingdom-disney-world/

 

[EricsBiscuit]

Farewell to the Rivers of America! I arrived at MK today at rope drop and spent almost the whole day on the RoA. It was a bittersweet day. I was able to ride the Liberty Belle’s first and last voyages down the river today (and once in between), I spent an hour and a half or two on TSI, and I rode the WDWRR multiple times, including the last trip with guests from Frontierland Station. I had an amazing time enjoying these attractions one last time. The perfect nightcap was watching the fireworks from the RoA. Over the years, the Liberty Belle has been tied with the WDWRR as my favorite attraction. It was something I could do with my grandmother, as she couldn’t see well enough to enjoy dark rides and she was in a wheelchair. It’s worth noting that presumably none of the 4 attractions replacing the RoA would fit that criteria. It’s majesty, beauty, the graceful manner in which it glided through the water, the whistle, the steam, the kinetic energy, the history, and so much more all drew me to this attraction. So, farewell old friend. God bless.

It looks like tonight they will be removing the Liberty Belle to the marina in Bay Lake.

The LB arriving for her final voyage this evening, I was fortunate enough to have enjoyed it.

CMs and guests lined the RoA cheering her on her last voyage.

The crew which was turning the bridge for her removal tonight cheered her on too.

Special effects testing on BTMRR?

CMs lined up to great the final guests as they exited. Park and resort leadership noticeably absent.

Flag retreat.

Fireworks.

 

[monothingie]

I haven't heard a whisper. I hope you're right.

Knowing Disney they’ll chop it up and offer the pieces for sale for $$$. The cupcake brigade and duster squad will line up for that.

 

[mickEblu]

Farewell to the Rivers of America! I arrived at MK today at rope drop and spent almost the whole day on the RoA. It was a bittersweet day. I was able to ride the Liberty Belle’s first and last voyages down the river today (and once in between), I spent an hour and a half or two on TSI, and I rode the WDWRR multiple times, including the last trip with guests from Frontierland Station. I had an amazing time enjoying these attractions one last time. The perfect nightcap was watching the fireworks from the RoA. Over the years, the Liberty Belle has been tied with the WDWRR as my favorite attraction. It was something I could do with my grandmother, as she couldn’t see well enough to enjoy dark rides and she was in a wheelchair. It’s worth noting that presumably none of the 4 attractions replacing the RoA would fit that criteria. It’s majesty, beauty, the graceful manner in which it glided through the water, the whistle, the steam, the kinetic energy, the history, and so much more all drew me to this attraction. So, farewell old friend. God bless.

It looks like tonight they will be removing the Liberty Belle to the marina in Bay Lake.
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The LB arriving for her final voyage this evening, I was fortunate enough to have enjoyed it.
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CMs and guests lined the RoA cheering her on her last voyage.
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The crew which was turning the bridge for her removal tonight cheered her on too.
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Special effects testing on BTMRR?
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CMs lined up to great the final guests as they exited. Park and resort leadership noticeably absent.
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Flag retreat.
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Fireworks.

These farewells for the best and/or most important parts of the MK are just ridiculous. First Splash and now this. What guy from Universal got hired to destroy the parks from within? I kid but the self sabotage of this all is just unsettling. Especially while they haven't exactly proven they can build anything better recently. Yes let's all wait and see. Tianas turned out great. They cant get lights to work at Epcot. Cosmic Rewind looks awesome but it came with an unsightly gigantic blue box. What else?

 

[Moth]

Heard from the grapevine that the Liberty Belle is....

I don't know where it'll pop up, but as of now, scrapping it is not in the cards.

 

[mickEblu]

Heard from the grapevine that the Liberty Belle is....
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As in its going to go up and down the creek they re keeping? Haha. They re going to dock it in Frontierland? Or they re just not destroying it and putting elsewhere at like The Grand Floridian or the Port Orleans hotels?

 

[Moth]

As in its going to go up and down the creek they re keeping? Haha. They re going to dock it in Frontierland? Or they re just not destroying it and putting elsewhere at like The Grand Floridian or the Port Orleans hotels? t

I don't think it's gonna stay at MK haha. Not enough space!

I'd put a bet they're gonna have it somewhere at WDW or possibly sell it.

 

[Disgruntled Walt]

I don't think it's gonna stay at MK haha. Not enough space!

I'd put a bet they're gonna have it somewhere at WDW or possibly sell it.

Selling it means it's not safe. It's only safe if I can see it somewhere.

Will it still be visible for a few days at least? I get in on Tuesday.