Maelstrom Troll
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That’s all part of the charm as far as I’m concerned.
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Poll: It's a Small World load area?
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Animaniac93-98
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Animaniac93-98
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I like that Tokyo did something unique, that still fit the aesthetic of the original (minus Mickey and Minnie in front of the castle).
But Tokyo also benefits from having the full clock tower facade outside.
tirian
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Florida could easily keep the current queue, yet add the sea dragon and boat right after you pass beneath the control tower. Then the windows from Pinocchio’s Village Haus would face the new entrance diorama.
It wouldn’t require the drop ceiling or room from Tokyo. It could be in the open air—a sort of indoor version of DL’s exterior topiaries. It would also help hide the metal structures from the load ramp.
Brer Panther
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Disneyland's version has a sea dragon, too.
Wouldn't mind seeing this guy come to the Magic Kingdom's version. Disney World is running low on animatronic sea serpents nowadays.
Come to think of it, could this guy be the only sea serpent in all of Disneyland? The sea serpent from World of Motion isn't still hanging around Disney's California Adventure, is he?
tirian
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KimAnnFran
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Twirlnhurl
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I think the former exit ramp was reconfigured to have a more gentle slope for ADA reasons as well. Personally, I don't have strong opinions one way or the other, but I like that more of the queue is now under the roof than when the entrance was on the other side.
WondersOfLife
Blink, blink. Breathe, breathe. Day in, day out.
At least we still have the lego boi at Disney Springs... Classic.
Brer Panther
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Just out of curiosity, what else besides the load area and the sign was changed with the 2005 refurb? I think the music in the finale was changed a little (there's now an extra chorus) and I know the clown in the hot air balloon isn't holding up a sign reading "HELP" anymore, but anything else?
I wasn't sure if he was still there. But yeah, he's great.
Brer Oswald
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I don’t remember the original queue. But I remember when they were updating it. At the time, I had a strange fear of IaSW, and I was somewhat happy it was closed during our trip.
With the New Fantasyland updates, it has become more and more apparent how out of date and ugly the facades to Small World And Peter Pan are. The tent style has passed its prime long ago (and it isn’t even the charming retro tents of Disneyland’s past. It gives off an “early 2000s temporary” feeing.) This is even more apparent with the modifications to Pooh’s “facade”.
Hopefully they get updated in the next 15-20 years.
With the New Fantasyland updates, it has become more and more apparent how out of date and ugly the facades to Small World And Peter Pan are. The tent style has passed its prime long ago (and it isn’t even the charming retro tents of Disneyland’s past. It gives off an “early 2000s temporary” feeing.) This is even more apparent with the modifications to Pooh’s “facade”.
Hopefully they get updated in the next 15-20 years.
Homemade Imagineering
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Wow, you’re so lucky to have experienced the attraction in its first incarnation! I’m glad most of the sets and animatronics (although their movements have changed a bit) are still at Disneyland to this day! Also, the 1964 version did look a bit more animated to me for some reason. Probably because the doll’s movements looked more programmed, and were more jerky. How do you feel about my statement since you actually rode it in person?
_caleb
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Pepsi?!
Animaniac93-98
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Yes, Pepsi was the sponsor for Small World at the 1964 New York World's Fair.
Pepsi sponsored many Disney things until the early 80s when Coca-Cola got exclusive soda sales at Disney parks.
Shanghai Disney sells Pepsi because it's more popular than Coke in China.
the-reason14
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I think the original facade was “cute” when it was there, but I do not thing it would have held up well into 2020 or even past 2005. I much prefer the nod to DL’s facade. DL’s IASW facade is clearly superior, while the inside/show room portion is superior in WDW. Even though that has nothing to do with the facade, I’m glad we have what we have now, if anything maybe a new paint scheme would be nice.
Little Green Men
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The current version is better
AdventureHasAName
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This thread made me realize, that the ride really belongs as part of the host pavilion (America) at EPCOT Center. If they moved it there (freeing up prime Fantasyland real estate), do you think it would be more popular? I do.
Brer Oswald
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Thematically, it fits well in Epcot. However, it has established itself as quintessential Fantasyland. It’s identity is entwined in the land, and the land’s identity is entwined in Small World, much like it is with Pan and Dumbo.
Also, world peace is quite a Fantasy
Animaniac93-98
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Another view of the original load area. This was posted to Widen Your World's facebook page in 2018:
