Rumor BatB Rumor from Screamscape

[George Lucas on a Bench]

In addition to being an old man with no friends or family who is annoyed by children and people in general that tend to cluster in amusement parks, the closing of the Snow White ride at Disneyworld really turned me off to that place. There was absolutely no reason to get rid of it. They have miles of uninhabited swamp land to build things on. It didn't even take up that much room.

 

[shortstop]

In addition to being an old man with no friends or family who is annoyed by children and people in general that tend to cluster in amusement parks, the closing of the Snow White ride at Disneyworld really turned me off to that place. There was absolutely no reason to get rid of it. They have miles of uninhabited swamp land to build things on. It didn't even take up that much room.

It would have been too confusing for guests to have two Snow White Attractions next to each other. Will the real Snow White please stand up?

 

[SuddenStorm]

It would have been too confusing for guests to have two Snow White Attractions next to each other. Will the real Snow White please stand up?

Yeah, The Mad Tea Party and Alice In Wonderland have been confusing guests for decades.

 

[mccgavin]

The thought of this scares me, it truly does. There was once a time where I would say "Disney would never do this" but after Tower of Terror I really don't know anymore. If they really did get rid of these rides I don't think I would ever get over it.

 

[mickEblu]

The thought of this scares me, it truly does. There was once a time where I would say "Disney would never do this" but after Tower of Terror I really don't know anymore. If they really did get rid of these rides I don't think I would ever get over it.

Finally somebody with some sense around here.

 

[TwilightZone]

Now let's say they do this huge expansion project for BATB and it really turns out to be the best ride ever. Then I might be fine with it. But if they keep it the same small space and make it a mediocre version of the Tokyo ride, then I will have a big problem with it.
Keep in mind, I'm not the biggest snow white or pinnochio ride fan, but both are simply too classic to replace, and if they are replaceable they need something equally as classic. Not a half - a$$ed rush job.

That's all I will say for now.

 

[TwilightZone]

Time to bring out the ultimate person who can at least give us a hint.
@marni1971

 

[Disney Irish]

Time to bring out the ultimate person who can at least give us a hint.
@marni1971

I’m not sure Marni would have any info since he doesn’t get into DLR projects, primarily just WDW.

 

[TwilightZone]

I’m not sure Marni would have any info since he doesn’t get into DLR projects, primarily just WDW.

Worth a shot though

 

[marni1971]

Worth a shot though

I’ve not heard, heard it’s not happening, and I’d doubt it with MMR in contention nearby.

 

[WDWFannatic]

Ok, dumb question - what is BatB?

 

[Model3 McQueen]

Ok, dumb question - what is BatB?

 

[mharrington]

I’ve not heard, heard it’s not happening, and I’d doubt it with MMR in contention nearby.

This is for @marni1971 (and also @WDW1974):

If it isn't happening, how did Screamscape get wind of it? I don't think they would just say, "This is something that SHOULD happen." They said, "This is something that COULD be happening." Therefore, the rumor had to have come from somewhere; they wouldn't just randomly say it out of nowhere.

Now let's say they do this huge expansion project for BATB and it really turns out to be the best ride ever. Then I might be fine with it. But if they keep it the same small space and make it a mediocre version of the Tokyo ride, then I will have a big problem with it.
Keep in mind, I'm not the biggest snow white or pinnochio ride fan, but both are simply too classic to replace, and if they are replaceable they need something equally as classic. Not a half - a$$ed rush job.

That's all I will say for now.

And yet, even though they have a superb Winnie the Pooh ride in Tokyo, we still followed up with a subpar Pooh ride in Disneyland (a few years after the fact, I might add). So just because they did it once, does not mean they won't do it again.

 

[marni1971]

This is for @marni1971 (and also @WDW1974):

If it isn't happening, how did Screamscape get wind of it? I don't think they would just say, "This is something that SHOULD happen." They said, "This is something that COULD be happening." Therefore, the rumor had to have come from somewhere; they wouldn't just randomly say it out of nowhere.

No idea. I’ve no idea where a lot of these stories come from. After all, I just make all mine up.

 

[mharrington]

No idea. I’ve no idea where a lot of these stories come from. After all, I just make all mine up.

You don't need to be sarcastic about it. I was just asking a clarifying question, that's all.

 

[marni1971]

You don't need to be sarcastic about it. I was just asking a clarifying question, that's all.

Sarcasm? It was an attempt at humour. I’ll just say I wouldn’t know.

 

[DanielBB8]

The rumor about Snow White and Pinochio going away is not a new. I just hope nothing happens to them. Hey, they should put more Fantasyland in Tomorrowland. Narrow down Tomorrowland to just the corridor and the submarine.

 

[MisterPenguin]

If it isn't happening, how did Screamscape get wind of it? I don't think they would just say, "This is something that SHOULD happen." They said, "This is something that COULD be happening." Therefore, the rumor had to have come from somewhere; they wouldn't just randomly say it out of nowhere.

Why are you trying to defend a 'source' which is clearly wrong about a rumor since BatB could not possibly fit where they say it's going? They just don't know their stuff in order to properly vet a rumor. Screamscape obviously does not have a reliable source.

 

[MisterPenguin]

"I would absolutely stop going to DL if Snow White was closed." means "I will * about the ride during construction. I would be the first in line to try out the replacement ride. I will vlog about how the new ride is absolutely amazing."

Mr. Cheezy Pop, is that you?

I found this one video from DSNY Newscast, a good web video series on news and potential rumors for Disney parks. In one, they discussed possible new additions to Disneyland's Fantasyland, including a Beauty and the Beast ride like the one coming to Tokyo (as opposed to Frozen stuff):

You know that 90% of Jack's breaking rumors come from these forums, right?

 

[Tavernacle12]

I have a hard time imagining Disney bulldozing the original Snow White ride for anything. It’s not impossible, obviously, but I can’t see the core of DL Fantasyland changing outside of upgrades or structural issues.