News Disneyland to give Tarzan’s Treehouse a new theme

[Phroobar]

Late to this thread but all this news about something actually happening to the treehouse gives me a laugh. Just because I think back to some earlier threads where another member started tossing out bizarre conspiracies that because a "trash can had been moved near the entrance of the treehouse", that it was a sign of something big happening to it. Hilariously, something now is.

Trash cans are like Tarot cards. They see all.

 

[Stevek]

I'll be a bit bummed if they remove all access to the Treehouse and truly turn it into a decoration.

 

[mickEblu]

I'll be a bit bummed if they remove all access to the Treehouse and truly turn it into a decoration.

I agree even if it’s the attraction i visit the least in the entire park.

 

[Dear Prudence]

I agree even if it’s the attraction i visit the least in the entire park.

Oh, see, for me, Tarzan's Treehouse was an absolute staple and every person who went with me to the park had to suffer it, Tom Sawyer Island, and the canoes. Even if Tarzan's Treehouse was imperfect and ill-maintained, it was certainly one of my faves.

 

[PiratesMansion]

An imperfect attraction is better than no attraction at all.

If they're closing it they'd better be replacing it, within a reasonable timeframe, with something else.

 

[spock8113]

Tarzan was another "flash-in-the-pan" Disney movie. Some have staying power, others..........not so much.
While the Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse is absolute Disney and Disney nostalgia, SFR is rarely shown anymore and many newer-gen kids aren't that aware. Couple that with the present-day movie ratings and what some may now consider "offensive", it's an attraction that's hard re-define. Maybe the EWOKS tree house? NAH, just not the same. "Look, a man getting squished!"
We'll miss you Tommy Kirk.

 

[SBlake]

I don't remember much of the Swiss Family Robinson movie. Love the treehouse in Florida though.

For the movie, all I can remember is the youngest son was so obnoxious. It seemed like he yelled ALL. THE. TIME. To the point we were rooting for the pirates by the end.

 

[D.Silentu]

Oh, see, for me, Tarzan's Treehouse was an absolute staple and every person who went with me to the park had to suffer it, Tom Sawyer Island, and the canoes. Even if Tarzan's Treehouse was imperfect and ill-maintained, it was certainly one of my faves.

I too have felt those labored sighs when suggesting our group go through the treehouse. Even after the Robinson's eviction it was still a must and you just can't beat the view looking north west!

 

[CaptinEO]

An imperfect attraction is better than no attraction at all.

If they're closing it they'd better be replacing it, within a reasonable timeframe, with something else.

Reminds me of many historical examples of Disney claiming somethings not being removed and then they let it get in disrepair for years, and it never sees the light of day again.

 

[Too Many Hats]

I'm always kind of surprised when Disneyland fans reveal they rarely visit the treehouse; I try to hit it every visit. There's never a wait, the views are delightful, and it provides an opportunity to soak up the Adventureland vibe. It's an essential take-a-breather experience at Disneyland, alongside the riverboat, the castle walkthrough, Tom Sawyer Island, etc.

 

[VJ]

Bulldozing the treehouse was the worst-case scenario, but a "decorative" treehouse is second-worst. Let's hope it remains an attraction.

please turn your attention to the abandoned peoplemover track

...yeah that treehouse is just gonna be a tree for a looooooooooooong time

 

[Phroobar]

I'm always kind of surprised when Disneyland fans reveal they rarely visit the treehouse; I try to hit it every visit. There's never a wait, the views are delightful, and it provides an opportunity to soak up the Adventureland vibe. It's an essential take-a-breather experience at Disneyland, alongside the riverboat, the castle walkthrough, Tom Sawyer Island, etc.

Disney fans rarely visit Mr. Lincoln either but God help Disney if they decide to remove it.

 

[Parteecia]

If they change it do they need to make it ADA compliant?

 

[britain]

please turn your attention to the abandoned peoplemover track

...yeah that treehouse is just gonna be a tree for a looooooooooooong time

I was going to say it could probably last at least as long as Cascade Peak did.

Let's see... BTM construction ended the Peak's life as part of an attraction in 1977. Cascade Peak was finally torn down 1998. So that's 21 years. Rocket Rods closed in 2001... so that's 21 years for the tracks.

This is the year the tracks can beat Cascade Peak's record! Um, yay?

 

[DCBaker]

 

[Vegas Disney Fan]

I’ll miss the bridge but it’s a necessary change, it causes gridlock below.

 

[MisterPenguin]

If they change it do they need to make it ADA compliant?

No.

 

[lazyboy97o]

If they change it do they need to make it ADA compliant?

Yes and no. Depends. ADA is more than just wheelchairs. Stairs have ADA requirements. There isn’t just one blanket rules that making changes requires everything be brought to current standards. There are a variety of criteria related to type of work, scope of work, type of facility, cost, feasibility, etc. that determine if and what type of modifications need to be made.

 

[VJ]

I was going to say it could probably last at least as long as Cascade Peak did.

Let's see... BTM construction ended the Peak's life as part of an attraction in 1977. Cascade Peak was finally torn down 1998. So that's 21 years. Rocket Rods closed in 2001... so that's 21 years for the tracks.

This is the year the tracks can beat Cascade Peak's record! Um, yay?

can't wait to see the encanto treehouse in 2045*!

*21 years plus 2 years for construction

 

[Parteecia]

Yes and no. Depends. ADA is more than just wheelchairs. Stairs have ADA requirements. There isn’t just one blanket rules that making changes requires everything be brought to current standards. There are a variety of criteria related to type of work, scope of work, type of facility, cost, feasibility, etc. that determine if and what type of modifications need to be made.

I suppose they could go the subs/castle walkthrough route and show a movie.