Just wanted to raise awareness on this side of the forums that this is happening. I'm gobsmacked by their decision-making and thankful that we did not suffer the same fate.
May just be a knee jerk reaction from me but I think this might be me done with Disney theme parks. They’re not what they were when I became a fan of them. Theme and atmosphere be damned, let’s just get the hottest IP in. This is clearly the new direction and is not what I enjoy when I visit the parks.
Saw this Tweet earlier, and I believe it's 100% on the money.
Saw this Tweet earlier, and I believe it's 100% on the money.
And this response to that Tweet is just how I feel -
Just wanted to raise awareness on this side of the forums that this is happening. I'm gobsmacked by their decision-making and thankful that we did not suffer the same fate.
I'm sorry but just because I don't agree with your assessment doesn't mean I'm not arguing in good faith. You can have that opinion all you want, doesn't mean I have to agree with you.Replacing country songs with Disney songs at CBJ. Replacing Br'er Rabbit with Tiana. Replacing Rivers of America with Cars. Frontierland does not resemble Frontierland anymore at WDW. Anyone who says otherwise is not arguing in good faith.
Agree and just look at all the movies Disney and TV shows produced about the frontier100%. And this is the aspect of MK that most spoke to me as a child. It got me to read Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Oh well. If Disney/WDI don't care, why should I care.
As far as I can tell, the river (as we know it) is completely missing in the concept art.
While there may be some at the company that are self-hating Americans I don't see that as the driving force. The driving force is, we all really know, money. And in 2024 the Cars IP is far more recognizable and profitable than a river and explorable island based on 19th century literature. It's why people keep expecting them to get rid of Autopilot & Subs in a big DL Tomorrowland overhaul: too large of a land footprint to go unused for more modern - and profitable - IP rides.
It's undeniable that Disney is moving away from the Old West theme of Frontierland at Magic Kingdom. Big Thunder Mountain is the only remnant of that theme. All other attractions based on 19th century America have been removed or replaced. Like I said, to say otherwise is not arguing in good faith.I'm sorry but just because I don't agree with your assessment doesn't mean I'm not arguing in good faith. You can have that opinion all you want, doesn't mean I have to agree with you.
While there may be some at the company that are self-hating Americans I don't see that as the driving force. The driving force is, we all really know, money. And in 2024 the Cars IP is far more recognizable and profitable than a river and explorable island based on 19th century literature. It's why people keep expecting them to get rid of Autopia & Subs in a big DL Tomorrowland overhaul: too large of a land footprint to go unused for more modern - and profitable - IP rides.
I made this comment a little over a month ago, and I meant it. Rivers of America, specifically the SS Columbia, is what truly defines Disneyland's mission statement. If it ever goes, they as may as well just close the park.The place making and ambiance the ROA provides in immeasurable and invaluable. If they ever did this at Disneyland it would be the end of Disneyland for me.
The Sailing Ship Columbia makes Disneyland the greatest theme park in the world.
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Yet somehow I've never been on it...
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