MK Cars-Themed Attractions at Magic Kingdom

[brb1006]

Sad fact - On one of the live streams you can hear a CM crying over a walkie talkie as they say "Tom Sawyer is out of service for the last time".
(2:55:00)

Actually it can be heard at 2:55:34 minute mark

 

[flynnibus]

a river scene past a Mexican village would work (coco), a river scene past a Villians area would work…..

Also Tiana is a natural fit for the riverboat.

Neither are a fit for the frontierland setting and timeframe as being discussed... which was the ROA for the last 15+ years. I think you're talking about how they could have changed the area, but kept the riverboat.

 

[Tha Realest]

The River Styx flowing through Villains land would be appropriate. Though they'd probably have to call it the "River of Tears" or something.

The River Styx has been well established in Greek mythology for millennia, which well predates the notion of copyright, so that is fair game.

The River starring Styx does touch on the early 70’s progressive rock band, which despite being something of a Ship of Theseus still has some early and founding members actively touring today.

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

I think you're talking about how they could have changed the area, but kept the riverboat.

Yes. That’s exactly what I’m saying. Very observant! Haha

 

[Smiley/OCD]

The River Styx has been well established in Greek mythology for millennia, which well predates the notion of copyright, so that is fair game.

The River starring Styx does touch on the early 70’s progressive rock band, which despite being something of a Ship of Theseus still has some early and founding members actively touring today.

AAs of Mr. Roboto…

 

[Incomudro]

Took the words out of my mouth.

If anything I’m surprised that some still don’t grasp the concept that a properly made theme park with adequate capacity is going to have and need “quieter”, “underutilized”, “not as popular” attractions….otherwise, we get the WDW of today. Still somehow longer standby lines with lower attendance overall.

And that the entire experience guests get from the parks isn't one of just the rides whether they realize that, or not.

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

And that the entire experience guests get from the parks isn't one of just the rides whether they realize that, or not.

Exactly! Walking into Liberty Square from the hub and seeing and hearing the riverboat and the steam helped to enhance the story.

Walking through Frontierland and seeing the old Mill across the water helped to enhance the story.

Seeing other guests on the island and on the riverboat enhances the story even if you don’t want to ride them.

 

[Dreamer19]

Anyone see the Walt AA that just debuted?


How can anyone think this is going to turn out well?

 

[Smiley/OCD]

Just when you thought the worst looking AA was Donald 1.0, here comes the bloated face Walt…it’s enough to defrost the frozen…

 

[Jedi14]

Anyone see the Walt AA that just debuted?


How can anyone think this is going to turn out well?

These aren’t correlated.

 

[Brer Panther]

How would you add to the rivers? I’d love to hear.

This is just my idea, but what if they brought back the canoes and/or the keelboats? Oh, wait, they'd need IPs attached to them...

Disney's Animal Kingdom.
(welcome to the forums)

But what if they had the attraction focus on animals? Like, have Lightning and Mater face off against a mythological creature? Then it would totally fit in Animal Kingdom, wouldn't it?

Disney's theme park business is all about MONEY.

Disney's movie business, not so much.

Nah, it is. Otherwise, they wouldn't have greenlit a live action Lilo and Stitch.

 

[Dreamer19]

These aren’t correlated.

Oh. Disney isn’t responsible for both of these? Never mind then. My mistake.

 

[Jedi14]

Oh. Disney isn’t responsible for both of these? Never mind then. My mistake.

You seem to have made up your mind on this topic, but your opinions on the Walt animatronic does not mean that the Cars attractions are automatically going to be bad.

 

[lazyboy97o]

You seem to have made up your mind on this topic, but your opinions on the Walt animatronic does not mean that the Cars attractions are automatically going to be bad.

No, but it’s another in a list of questionable results, especially in the category of “they know this is important and really have to deliver.”

 

[solidyne]

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Thread 'Tom Sawyer Island's Imminent Removal'

Jun 5, 2025

So there is a closing date. The seventh of July. We are arriving from the Netherlands on July 14th and my heart is broken a little bit. I was hoping to run around one last time with our son. Just like I used to do with my brother. And to hop on the Liberty Belle and enjoy one last voyage.
Somehow the closing of this whole area bothers me so much. I think because for me it has the original Disney feeling. The general adventure and fantasy found in a place that is not pre-themed for you.
Do other people feel like this as well?

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There is a thread that was started for people to express their feelings on the attractions being removed.

Yes! For some reason, though, it was banished to a secondary forum and is now out-of-sight/out-of-mind. It would be helpful to have these side by side in this forum.

 

[flynnibus]

You seem to have made up your mind on this topic, but your opinions on the Walt animatronic does not mean that the Cars attractions are automatically going to be bad.

Cue the "you had one job..." memes...

 

[Tha Realest]

No, but it’s another in a list of questionable results, especially in the category of “they know this is important and really have to deliver.”

Also one common thread is their decision to do these two things was entirely unnecessary and not asked for by anyone.

 

[lazyboy97o]

Also one common thread is their decision to do these two things was entirely unnecessary and not asked for by anyone.

Critics of this decision need to accept that the Rivers of America at Magic Kingdom has been a target of some for quite awhile now.

 

[DisneyLeo18]

Neither are a fit for the frontierland setting and timeframe as being discussed... which was the ROA for the last 15+ years. I think you're talking about how they could have changed the area, but kept the riverboat.

Put an old speakeasy on the riverboat. Serve Yuengling, old fashioneds and mint juleps.

Dessert and cocktail fireworks party package is extra.

 

["El Gran Magnifico"]

Anyone see the Walt AA that just debuted?

Not an Animatronic.

Just sayin’. If you know - you know.