No Roger Rabbit?

[MarioSonic94]

I've noticed that Roger Rabbit always appears at Disneyland and Tokyo Disneyland but not at WDW. Why can't we have Roger Rabbit?

 

[marni1971]

We used to. A lot.

 

[_Scar]

Yup, I've noticed it too.

Now, poof... gone.

Roger lost any chance of an attraction when they decided to do RnRC and ToT and lost his place on Spectro to the Genie, but who knows? Maybe if the sequel is done then maybe we will be seeing him in the future.

 

[imagineer boy]

Its amazing, Roger was really popular in the late 80s and early 90s now kids don't even know who he is. Its such a shame, because he's such a great character.

 

[IHeartArt]

Okay, here is the reason...

Roger Rabbit was a joint production between Disney and Amblin Studios (The place that made Tiny Toon Adventures, Animaniacs... all that fun stuff. Owned by Stephen Spielberg and whatnot). Now, at the time, Eisner was still head of Disney. So, after the movie came out, he did his best to make sure Disney took most of the merchandise revenue.

Well, it rightfully ed off Stephen. So, he took his ball, and he went home. Any appearance by Roger and co. is the result of an agreement from both Disney and Amblin. Now that Eisner's gone, there's a growing probability that he'll come back, due to the sequel, the change of head, and the fact that Spielberg seems like his relation with Dreamworks is getting a bit more strained, not sure on that last one.

 

[DisneyNut2007]

I've noticed that Roger Rabbit always appears at Disneyland and Tokyo Disneyland but not at WDW. Why can't we have Roger Rabbit?

Slight correction: Tokyo Disneyland is the ONLY Disney park that the Roger walk-around character still makes appearances at.

He currently does not make appearances at DL, even though his attraction is still in operation.

 

[LoriMistress]

DLR only has a Roger Rabbit ride. They have practically no merchandise. I should have kept my Roger Rabbit doll.

 

[Random Vids Inc]

Wish they would bring him back! Please Disney! Pl-Pl-Pl-Please!

 

[Disneylover1302]

I never saw him there since he was gone probably when I first went to WDW but, I love the Movie and would love to see him in the park!

 

[Hakunamatata]

Did I miss news about a sequel or is it still in the wishful thinking stage?

 

[Disneylover1302]

Did I miss news about a sequel or is it still in the wishful thinking stage?

I think it is in the wishful thinking stage...unless, i missed news about it...

 

[imagineer boy]

DLR only has a Roger Rabbit ride. They have practically no merchandise. I should have kept my Roger Rabbit doll.

TDL has a Roger ride too, almost an exact clone of DL's. And I think Roger is still a frequent character at the park from photos and videos I've seen.

 

[Hakunamatata]

Isn't Roger Rabbit a member of the cast on the Fantasmic Riverboat?

 

[Studios Fan]

^ Not that I am aware of. He does have a billboard over near Echo Lake though.

 

[a2grafix]

^^ And there is an Eddie Valiant sign on oneof the windows around the billboard near Echo Lake / 50s Primetime Cafe. The window also has a black cut-out of Roger crashing through the window.

I try and add some Roger Rabbbit / Jessica Rabbit spice to my WDW trips. I wear my Jessica Rabbit Patty Cake Lounge and Trail Rides "Ranger Rabbit" Big Peak Mountains shirts during my stays.

Some of the characters get a kick out of seeing Jessica and Roger when I'm in a photo pass with them.

Funny thing, recently I went to the store and I was wearing my "Ranger" Rabbit" shirt. Someone thought I worked for the county parks and asked me about this and that. Pretty funny.

Jessica/Roger pins are becoming scarce as well.

I do wish there would be more of a Roger presence at WDW. Maybe, one day.

 

[glee]

Its a bit dated and to be honest, i forget its disney. :shrug:

 

[Animaniac93-98]

Roger's feet are in front of The Great Movie Ride and one of the Toon Patrol vehicles are also in DHS.

I wish he was still out and about though, or in Spectromagic.