Originally posted by Enderikari
Personally, I find that EEA is an entertaining show (including the pre-show). I enjoy riding it and can ride it many times in one vacation. By taking out this ride, you are removing a critical part of EPCOT... The Learning.
Now, as to Ellen... She is a funny woman, perhaps one of the best known comics, has instant face value and name-recognition. EVERYONE knows who Ellen is.
Now, that also works both ways. Close-minded people who only see her for her -sexuality will refuse to ride the ride (like, to a point, some members of my family) simply because, oh no, Ellen is gay.
The simple fact remains that many, many, many, many, many )you get the point) people can ignore, accept, or see past that and ride a ride that is enjoyable, and classic Disney. I think what we really need to look at here is the simple question: Does it attract guests to come and ride, are the shows filling up with people. The last time I was at Disney, I would have to say, "absolutely!" And, as long as a ride is still attracting the guests, Disney will keep it open (A.E. non-withstanding)
It is a simple case of... if it ain't broke, don't fix it.