Sorry, guys, I wasn't trying to imply that it was wrong to connect the two
...I guess that's just why I never connected the two (lack of connected theme).
I can't speak for anyone else, but I would think that for the most part, the consensus is that as Disney fans we all expect the highest level of quality in new attractions/shops or changes to existing ones. Various members definitely have differing views on some of the additions and changes to the parks over the years (all warranted and of equal merit - we're here to discuss, after all), but I think that the idea that people "hate change" is a bit of a generalization (although I can see why you might think that way sometimes). This does not apply to anyone in this thread at all, but one thing I find especially disappointing is when members disparage others for not liking certain attractions or for being "attached" to other long gone attractions. I hate to see anyone picked on for having strong feelings about something, particularly since we are all here because we love Disney
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For me personally, I take all changes on a case-by-case basis. Adding more generic and distinctly un-Disney shopping and dining in PI - bad idea (in my opinion). Replacing Millionaire (one of my favorite shows in DHS) with TSMM, seemingly a good idea based on first-hand reports from relatives and from this board, since I unfortunately haven't been able to experience this attraction yet (can August 2009 come any faster?).
That's the beauty of these boards....sometimes we agree, sometimes not, but the discussion is always interesting