New Train Station Sign

[Otterhead]

Nope. Not missing that at all. The poster i replied to was "alluding" that disney is trying to get rid of the Walt part of its name everywhere.

Y'know it's funny, I seem to remember them debuting the new intro to all of their animated films a few years ago... which now prominently says WALT DISNEY ANIMATION.

 

[No Name]

The Welcome Show isn't going away. They moved it to make more room for crowds.

No, it wasn't just moved, it was totally replaced. The old Welcome Show went away, and a new welcome show arrived.

Festival of the Lion King was "moved." Dumbo was "moved" (albeit with many changes). The Welcome Show was totally replaced by a different show in a different place. They couldn't possibly move it, as it involved the train station and the train.

I'd argue that the new show doesn't even fully replace the old Welcome Show, because the train whislin' and pullin' up to the station with the characters waving is too darn magical... but that's beside the point. My own feelings are irrelevant to the distinction between "moved" and "replaced."

 

[Tom P.]

You are missing the point entirely 'The' was not the ONLY thing removed from the sign , The established and population portions were removed but most importantly "Walt Disney World" was removed which is part of an ongoing campaign to remove 'Old Dead Guy Walt' from any customer facing material. It's why 'One Man's Dream' was poofed, Walt was removed from the movie releases.

If this had just been about removing 'The' from the 'The Magic Kingdom' even I would have said stuff changes. Removing the indirect reference to Walt Disney is what animates the people who dislike this change.

Except that literally right underneath the new sign it says "Walt Disney World Railroad".

 

[Tom Morrow]

Except that literally right underneath the new sign it says "Walt Disney World Railroad".

That sign is on top of the train cars and not part of the station.

 

[ford91exploder]

Except that literally right underneath the new sign it says "Walt Disney World Railroad".

Yes it does. How long before that changes ??? To something like The Magic Kingdom and Santa Fe railroad company

 

[draybook]

It seems to me that you're preaching and yelling at people louder than anyone else here.

 

[Disney4family]

8 pages later and with all the grammar lesson, I'm just wondering when my L.I. students turned British.
In 1983 I went to the prom. Today's students to go prom.
Maybe the world has turned against the word "the". That would make my life easier teaching a world language.

Sorry - back to the sign...

 

[Disney4family]

ugh - lessons. I guess I don't know English either.

 

[draybook]

I agree about the details, but, they must be relevant, and useful detail, not just something that some thought up when they designed the sign. The sign is not part of the detail package that we should be looking at unless it is drastically out of theme or flat out improper. This one does not qualify as worthy of concern anymore then painting a wall a slightly different color would be. But, as I have said before, if some of you feel that being concerned about, not a small, but, a petty thing like this, please don't let me interfere with everyones enjoyment. Grip away!

 

[21stamps]

THE...ohio state university

I said that! It's the only time when it is absolutely appropriate.

 

[ford91exploder]

At least it doesn't say "Disney's Magic Kingdom" since we're on that trend for most things.

Yet

 

[HMF]

At least it doesn't say "Disney's Magic Kingdom" since we're on that trend for most things.

Or worse "Disney Magic Kingdom"

 

[Goofyernmost]

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Cute, my only question is why isn't concern about nonsense on the sign considered petty. It seem like a pretty petty complaint to me and others.

Signed: Tom Petty

 

[Goofyernmost]

At least it doesn't say "Disney's Magic Kingdom" since we're on that trend for most things.

Yet

Well see, now you have me all confused. Wasn't it you that said that they are taking out Walt's name from everything? Wasn't Walt's last name Disney? Do you want that taken out too?

 

[The_Jobu]

So is it Batman or The Batman?

 

[draybook]

Cute, my only question is why isn't concern about nonsense on the sign considered petty. It seem like a pretty petty complaint to me and others.

Signed: Tom Petty

You must have missed the part where I showed how 7.5 billion people don't agree on everything. What you consider petty might not be to others. The better question to be asked is why is your opinion on what's petty more valid than those who don't agree with you? And why not just scroll on by when you see this type of discussion? Not picking here, just wondering.

 

[Scuttle]

I can't believe we have 9 pages on this... oh wait I lied. Bring back the popcorn light talk!!!

 

[Scuttle]

Nope. Not missing that at all. The poster i replied to was "alluding" that disney is trying to get rid of the Walt part of its name everywhere.

My mom has lived here since 66 and she still refers to the MK as "Disney".... having said that this is so stupid as it shouldn't have been done by TDO and the fans also shouldn't be upset over something like this. ( I I personally loved the elevation sign). But, like I said earlier, the entire main entrance has been ruined by metal detectors and the added fence.

 

[Scuttle]

You're missing the point, it's probably an attempt to curb people from thinking the Magic Kingdom is "Walt Disney World" and not just a part of it. A staggering number of people actually think this.

If it's not.... TDO you lose at life.

 

[Dads 2 Boys]

You are missing the point entirely 'The' was not the ONLY thing removed from the sign , The established and population portions were removed but most importantly "Walt Disney World" was removed which is part of an ongoing campaign to remove 'Old Dead Guy Walt' from any customer facing material. It's why 'One Man's Dream' was poofed, Walt was removed from the movie releases.

If this had just been about removing 'The' from the 'The Magic Kingdom' even I would have said stuff changes. Removing the indirect reference to Walt Disney is what animates the people who dislike this change.

#over reaction much?