SuddenStorm
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I didn't realize it was that bad right now! So it's just Star Tours, Buzz, and Space Mountain?
And Star Tours isn't even the good version and Buzz, while fun, isn't a ride anyone plans a trip for.
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I didn't realize it was that bad right now! So it's just Star Tours, Buzz, and Space Mountain?
And Star Tours isn't even the good version and Buzz, while fun, isn't a ride anyone plans a trip for.
mickEblu
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Not even Buzz. Just Star Tours, Space Mountain, Star Trader, Autopia and a popcorn cart.
Mac Tonight
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SuddenStorm
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Before my time Tomorrowland was quite the hangout spot.
I mean you had the Tomorrowland Terrace with live bands.
The Starcade with two levels-
Not to mention everything else in the land. It's sad to see the space so underutilized. But also, after the ridiculousness of this last year with the loss of Splash and the continued decline of various details around the park it's obvious Disney doesn't care about the place like they did in the past.
SuddenStorm
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Speak for yourself!!!
But I think that's still closed too
Ha! In Fall of 2019 I had a few mornings where I rode basically nonstop for a couple hours. It's a great ride, just needs a thorough refurbishment. There's some wild inconsistency between the guns.
Mac Tonight
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Ain't that the truth! The guns, vehicles, and targets all need a sprucing up, but I'll be damned if there isn't a better feeling than getting #1 overall for the day!
mickEblu
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I agree. I don’t know if it’s the continuous bad news or downgrades like the blue dumbo wall or Frontierland gate but DL is slowly losing some of its mystique. Don’t get me wrong, we still had a great time. After two days however, I began to question if I “need” an annual pass or if I would even buy whatever membership program they offer later this year. Maybe the pandemic kind of recalibrated me but I think I’m ok with visiting one to two times a year and making one of the visits a little trip. Of course I say that now. It could change in 2-3 weeks when I’m bored.
DavidDL
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Buzz is one of my faves. A shooter dark ride that isn't entirely screen based, with a fast loading omni-mover system and a free photo to send home with your score, to boot! Highly repeatable, as well.
But yes, it's in dire need of a spruce up. Being a high touch point attraction means it gets mucked up over time. I wanna see it get some love.
But yes, it's in dire need of a spruce up. Being a high touch point attraction means it gets mucked up over time. I wanna see it get some love.
SuddenStorm
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I completely agree about the mystique. It's hard for me to verbalize, but the way I view the park has changed significantly over the last year.
I'm excited to visit, and I'm curious to see if it 'clicks' when I go back. It just feels different now.
mickEblu
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It’ll definitely feel good to be back. I just think it’ll be hard to make that determination in these circumstances. We’ll probably have to wait until later this year to make this call. Or after Splash is gone.
Mac Tonight
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I'm kind of in a similar boat, and I think it's only right to go in with slightly reduced expectations. I already know I won't be able to go on everything I love... and with the mask mandate likely still in place for our trip, it will surely be an outlier in terms of overall experience. I almost don't think it would be fair to judge my affinity for the place based on such a "weird" visit.
SuddenStorm
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Is it even worth paying to go if Splash isn't there? In the last 5 years Disney has gotten rid of the two things that fueled my desire to go- Splash Mountain and Fantasmic.
Indiana Jones is another favorite but it's in horrible shape. Various iconic details around the park are being lessened or outright removed. Attraction scenes that go back to Walt Disney are now described as 'negative' by modern WDI. Haunted Mansion is mostly pure, but by every rumor it's about to get the Modern WDI treatment with the removal of the stretching room corpse.
CaptinEO
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Don't forget the 1980s churro cart
CaptinEO
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I agree with this as well (the mystique).
We had a great time going the last 2 Saturdays but my days of monthly park visits are over. Annual visits would be perfect.
I don't have the time or energy for it anymore.
mickEblu
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Just to play devils advocate for a sec. Do we contribute to the mystique being diminished because we go so often or is this all Disney’s doing?
SuddenStorm
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I went about 80 times in the Fall of 2019- and my love for the place was just as strong as it was before, if not stronger. I don't think it has anything to do with the frequency of visits.
I'm of the opinion that Disneyland as a brand and park has been horrifically mismanaged since 2015. The removal of the original Fantasmic. Galaxy's Edge. The removal of planters and scenery for Project Stardust. The lackluster reimaginings of various park details like the Frontierland gate. The announced closure of Splash Mountain. It's well documented on here how Disney's decision making and priorities about the park have changed dramatically over the last few years.
Stevek
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And why ruin a perfectly good plain old beignet? The question is, which is better...the Mickey beignet in NOS or Ralphs?
mickEblu
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You know, I’m usually a purist too but those fluffernutter churros are better than the plain (cinnamon sugar) churros.
I haven’t had the Ralph Brennan’s regular beignets in so long that I’m not qualified to answer.
waltography
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Where are those fluffernutter churros? Couldn't find them in Disneyland on Sunday; are they at DCA?