Point well taken. I have, however, seen elderly people riding (and enjoying) RnRC, and I maintain that those in category D basically need to allow themselves to have a little fun. I can understand not going on RnRC, ToT, Body Wars, Star Tours, and the teacups ... but everything else should be safe and fun for just about everyone, including pregant women.
If there are any doctors reading this, they probably just fell out of their chair. I'm pretty sure every height restricted ride also contains warnings against pregnant women riding, as well as those with other health problems or back trouble.
Further, there are people for whom its not a case of allowing themselves to have a little fun. The effects of coasters as tame as Space Mt and Big Thunder can cause dizziness and nausea in otherwise normal, healthy people. Remember, there are people who can't handle being on a boat because of the motion.
These things become more common as people get older, and many of these people do not frequent internet discussion boards. They do however, have families and large disposable incomes...
Everyone bemoaning the "fact" that WDW is turning into Six Flags or IOA should go to one of those parks and see what "thrill rides" are really like.
That's actually a good point. But it begs the question of why Disney would spend most of its money on attractions that are thrill-based and therefore reduce the differentiation between themselves and the Six Flag's of the world, when the true thrill seekers still aren't going to visit WDW. By doing this, Disney doesn't really gain much in the way of thrill-seekers, but loses some of its core audience.
Seems like a questionable strategy.
I have to say, however, that a part of me realizes that this plan is most certainly better than nothing.
One other note....Does anyone remember an old part of the Gemini rumor that involved the possible splitting of Epcot into two separate parks?
Isn't it a bit unusual for Disney to consider a plan that actually ADDS (not replaces) two major attractions, as well as several minor ones, to a "mature" park?
Since we are discussing rumors and speculation, I thought I'd throw this one into the mix to see what you all think.