Could Mr. Toad's Wild Ride ever come back...?

[EnergyKing]

And....a Sleepy Hollow attraction.

 

[Clover Bailey]

I for one loved some of the classic rides, but I can only imagine the bad rap they would be getting if they were still open today. Just look at the state of CoP. Do we really think it would be any different for Mr. Toads or horizons, I doubt it, even if they had been updated it could have ended up like figment. I remember the past fondly, but I am excited to see what the future brings.

What is CoP?

 

[Clover Bailey]

You know what's weird though? This past trip (got back on the 22nd), on the way into the Magic Kingdom by bus, one of the songs they played was "The Merrily Song" both from the ride and movie. Also, I bought a Mr. Toad pin and T-Shirt-this could (and probably is) all be coincidental for sure, but it struck me as very odd. Mr. Toad has always been one of my favorites-and really, if they just remove that Speedway-they could give us Alice, Pinocchio, and Toad, with likely room to spare.

Yeah the Speedway is pretty dumb nowadays. We've got Test Track which is pretty much the same except instead of pressing your foot on a plastic thingy, you create your own virtual car and test out the engine on a thrill ride. I don't really care much about Pinocchio's Daring Journey, but I would love an Alice dark ride since originally there was to be an expanded version of Disneyland's version at WDW.

 

[Goofyernmost]

What is CoP?

Carousel of Progress

And might I add that if you worked 12 hours per day, almost every day for 51 years you'd look a little tired too.

 

[graphite1326]

Now I have never been on the original Mr Toad dark ride (I wasn't alive back then) but have heard from many people that it is one of the greatest Disney dark rides ever and that they want it back. Here are some good reasons why they should bring it back someday:

- It would be very cheap to build. Just a Fantasyland show building and some cardboard cutouts.
- It is very popular in Anaheim.
- WDW's 50th is coming in a few years, and it was one of the original rides. Maybe they could bring it back on October 1st 2021.

What do you guys think? Will the classic wild romp through places like towns, farms and Hell ever come back, or will it stay dead?

No

 

[graphite1326]

I remember as a kid it didn't matter how slow the cars were or how dumb it was, I wanted to drive car. Not just at WDW but at every amusment park I went to.

 

[Goofyernmost]

I remember as a kid it didn't matter how slow the cars were or how dumb it was, I wanted to drive car. Not just at WDW but at every amassment park I went to.

A very important point that tends to never enter the minds of adults. The common thought is "what's in it for me now" instead of how important it was to us back then. You're only a kid once and we have systematically worked to make sure that we have short adults instead of children. It is creating a world full of kids that don't know how to be kids and adults that seem to do everything in their power to block those memories for their own children. Sad!

 

[Clover Bailey]

Carousel of Progress

And might I add that if you worked 12 hours per day, almost every day for 51 years you'd look a little tired too.

K

 

[Clover Bailey]

A very important point that tends to never enter the minds of adults. The common thought is "what's in it for me now" instead of how important it was to us back then. You're only a kid once and we have systematically worked to make sure that we have short adults instead of children. It is creating a world full of kids that don't know how to be kids and adults that seem to do everything in their power to block those memories for their own children. Sad!

It's not that I want it to close, but it takes up way too much space in my opinion, and I think they could at least replace the longer track with bridges going over other parts of the track. Double Decker Autopia, anyone?

 

[JIMINYCR]

Mr. Toad will never be resurrected. It has a place in many older guests hearts and is fondly remembered but there isnt enough widespread enthusiasm for the character to bring him back. He will remain as an obscure character that future guests will never get to know.

 

[DisneyManOne]

Technically more of a sequel to just the movie itself.. Because from what I remember, you go to hell at the end of the ride.. Unless we change the theme to us trying to break Mr. Toad out of hell!

I've heard this once, and I don't know if this is true or not, but the reason why the ride ends in Hell is, much like the original Snow White, you are going through a nightmare than Toad is having.

 

[Luxe]

The only acceptable way for Mr. Toad to come back as a ride would have to be a completely new experience. People always seem to want old rides back but why would Disney ever go backwards? As much as I love many old rides that are no longer with us, it's all about moving forward to introduce new experiences. Don't forget that kids around now will share the same nostalgia for the current rides like we do for old ones! I wouldn't want the old Toad ride but I would be ok with a Toad themed ride that is similar but updated. I really enjoyed the zippy cars that you rode in but no thanks to the cardboard cutouts.

 

[MKCP 1985]

It is a Disney Wonder that Mr. Toad ever existed at all and an attraction with such a story will never be approved again: Car theft, flagrant disregard of traffic laws, contempt of court, train violence and a resulting trip to hell. The Disney Moms would never approve.

 

[Clover Bailey]

It is a Disney Wonder that Mr. Toad ever existed at all and an attraction with such a story will never be approved again: Car theft, flagrant disregard of traffic laws, contempt of court, train violence and a resulting trip to hell. The Disney Moms would never approve.

Stupid parents. To them, Disney is a kids entertainment safety zone. They've clearly never watched Disney productions like Der Fuehrer's Face or Night on Bald Mountain.

 

[Clover Bailey]

The only acceptable way for Mr. Toad to come back as a ride would have to be a completely new experience. People always seem to want old rides back but why would Disney ever go backwards? As much as I love many old rides that are no longer with us, it's all about moving forward to introduce new experiences. Don't forget that kids around now will share the same nostalgia for the current rides like we do for old ones! I wouldn't want the old Toad ride but I would be ok with a Toad themed ride that is similar but updated. I really enjoyed the zippy cars that you rode in but no thanks to the cardboard cutouts.

I think Disney should start recreating their original rides like Mr. Toad's Wild Ride, 20,000 Leagues and Journey into Imagination with updated effects and with Mr Toad's Wild Ride, animatronics. Also I would like a proper attraction next to the Winnie the Pooh ride. I mean, I know that Snow White was popular, but did we really need to close it for an oversized meet and greet?

 

[Goofyernmost]

It's not that I want it to close, but it takes up way too much space in my opinion, and I think they could at least replace the longer track with bridges going over other parts of the track. Double Decker Autopia, anyone?

It has already been shortened considerably from the original and why is anyone worried about space. They have 27,000 acres of space all they have to do is use it. I will never understand why no one can recognize the enormous size of the Florida property. Nothing, and I mean nothing, should every have to be reduced or eliminated for Disney to put something new in there. It is not in anythings way.

Spoiler

I doubt that those cars have enough power to lift them up to another level. They certainly do not have enough momentum.

 

[mouse_luv]

It's not that I want it to close, but it takes up way too much space in my opinion, and I think they could at least replace the longer track with bridges going over other parts of the track. Double Decker Autopia, anyone?

I and others here have mentioned the best spruce of up of Tomorrowland Speedway would be to change the way the cars run (no more lawnmower engines) and to turn the ride into Sugar Rush Racers from Wreck It Ralph.

 

[orlando678-]

I and others here have mentioned the best spruce of up of Tomorrowland Speedway would be to change the way the cars run (no more lawnmower engines) and to turn the ride into Sugar Rush Racers from Wreck It Ralph.

It wouldn't fit the areas. Wreck-It Ralph is about games and only Tomorrowland has a small link with games by Tron, eventhough thats already quite far off its theme. The only place to put it would be in some sort of Disney Animation immersive lands park or type land. Maybe even Hollywood Studios, but I don't think Wreck-It Ralph has that thing thats going to make it stay for a longer time like movies like The Little Mermaid, Lion King, Peter Pan etc.

 

[mouse_luv]

It wouldn't fit the areas. Wreck-It Ralph is about games and only Tomorrowland has a small link with games by Tron, eventhough thats already quite far off its theme. The only place to put it would be in some sort of Disney Animation immersive lands park or type land. Maybe even Hollywood Studios, but I don't think Wreck-It Ralph has that thing thats going to make it stay for a longer time like movies like The Little Mermaid, Lion King, Peter Pan etc.

Does it honestly matter? Tomorrowland Speedway may have Tomorrowland in its name but it's kind of in that "in between" part of Fantasyland and Tomorrowland, where things are a mash up. Same as Mad Tea Party(being in that area). Anything new would be better than what is there right now and I think it would be a lot more popular than TS in it's current state. While I agree with where a ride like that belongs it's not going to happen since we lost our hope for having a Pixarland in DHS now that it was announced at D23 that Toy Story Land is coming instead (kind of lame and more restrictive IMO). Everyone would love to have things taken literally from their movie and put into the Parks, but with TDO not going to happen. This would the best transformation for the current TS and also gives Wreck It Ralph some kind of exposure in the Parks.

Also, Tron in Tomorrowland, not at WDW last time I was there a few months ago. And remember, Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin is a "game."

 

[Chef Mickey]

What is CoP?

I'm done.