MK Cars-Themed Attractions at Magic Kingdom

[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.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

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

I think that is true. I do think

A) that people who think the loss of the river is "no big deal, I never ride the boat" are underestimating the impact of the existence of the river

But also

B) the majority of guests will love Piston Peak and gain more value from it and people saying the loss of the river will never be overcome are overestimating the effect of the river

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

B) the majority of guests will love Piston Peak and gain more value from it

I’ve never suggested that guests won’t like piston peak - if it’s well done (or even mediocre like 7 dwarves) guests will indeed enjoy it.

Guests would also like a rollercoaster to replace the jungle cruise and treehouse I’m sure.

At some point…. It ceases to be Walt Disneys Magic Kingdom. Not sure where that point is.

 

[BrianLo]

I don’t see how. People like different things. The idea of national parks being represented in Frontierland doesn’t seem far-fetched to me and it will allow an attraction that kids will love and actually ride. Kids love to drive cars.

The argument is largely that the Rivers of America are vital to the thematic integrity, peace, tranquility and storytelling of an entire quadrant of the park. Even if you did not actually step foot on its attractions, you are interacting with its effect the entire time you waltz through Frontierland.

There may have been mild tolerance for adaptation or modification, but not removal. A physical barrier wall, no matter how potentially pretty it could be, is not an equivocal exchange.

Tantmount to London filling in the Thames or Paris the Seine. It’s not merely a matter of a disruptive modern building, it simply is no longer the same place.

 

[BrianLo]

Still somehow longer standby lines with lower attendance overall.

Attendance declines do seem to be commensurate with wait time improvement. Though I acknowledge there has been a ton of structural changes that could impact the parks, they are a more pleasant wait time experience today than the back half of last decade.