SFR Treehouse update coming?

speck76

speck76

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I wonder if this will mean an update to the SFR treehouse


LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Disney is mounting a remake of its 1960 family film "Swiss Family Robinson," which starred John Mills and Dorothy McGuire.

According to sources, the new project will be set in its original time period, around the beginning of the 19th century. The script will be written by Greg Poirier, whose credits include "Rosewood," "Gossip" and "See Spot Run."

The classic story, which first originated as a novel by Johann David Wyss, finds the Robinson family washed ashore on an uncharted tropical island following a stormy shipwreck. On the island, the family builds a home in a gigantic tree, making a new life while battling the island's elements.

The story also has surfaced in more than a dozen other "Robinson" films and TV shows as well as serving as the inspiration for a Disney theme park attraction.
 
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General Grizz

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I'm sure Disney could use some promotional items, but as I doubt this will have wild cartoon characters, I doubt the Treehouse will have significant changes.

Of course, Disney could forget the original movie and base it on the attraction. :lookaroun
 
Bill

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Hmmm, I can see the script now...

The Never-ending Treehouse

Hey Mom! When do these steps end? We keep going on for ever & ever.

No, they don't, now hush up or I'll call Tarzan to come & take over!:brick:
 
speck76

speck76

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I always thought they missed the boat by not changing it to a George of the Jungle theme....who under 30 ever even saw the original movie?
 
Legacy

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I have it on VHS... it's a really enjoyable movie.

I like it a lot, although the attraction is kinda lame...
 
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Swiss Family Robinson is just one of those classics. I know we've watched it as a family a few times.

And I think "George of the Jungle" would fail -- the film is not as timeless (nor is it popular), I would argue.
 
ZHoyt

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Remember when Disney used to re-release films? Imagine the kind of uproar there would be if they remade an animated classic. I think tampering with a classic is a crime. And do we really want a screenplay from the genius behind 'see spot run'?. Some of my favorite Disney movies growing up were the great live action films (parent trap, swiss family robinson, 20k leagues, etc). I could understand remakes of parent trap and freaky friday. Those films, while great, were too dated for a re-release. Swiss Family Robinson is timeless.

I was really saddened that they redid the Disneyland treehouse into Tarzans treehouse. I hope we never lose the original at WDW.
 
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Nothing beats the classic Disney live-action films. I mean, I can understand when they want to update them (to gather a modern crowd), but there will always be something about the original that keeps you watching it year after year. I just hope that all of the classics will not be touched. It was hard for me to swallow the fact they want to re-do The Love Bug.....Just please don't touch Candleshoe!

Keeping the thread on the correct topic: I think the treehouse should stay. Granted, I have not seen the Tarzan re-do they did to the treehouse in DL, but I can only imagine. Whereas it's not the most thrilling attraction, it's still one I enjoy going through year after year (minus blisters on my feet). I vote no on any overhauling on the treehouse.
 
xfkirsten

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I have to step in here and defend Tarzan's Treehouse on this one. I personally like it. It makes sense these days to use Tarzan instead, because children today are not as familiar with an older film like SFR as they would be with a contemporary Disney film like Tarzan. I tihnk for a lot of kids, going to DL and seeing Tarzan's treehouse would have more impact than going to DL and seeing the treehouse from a movie theye've never seen.

However, should this movie be a hit, then I certainly see no reason to change the treehouse drastically. :)

-Kirsten
 
ZHoyt

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Originally posted by xfkirsten
I have to step in here and defend Tarzan's Treehouse on this one. I personally like it. It makes sense these days to use Tarzan instead, because children today are not as familiar with an older film like SFR as they would be with a contemporary Disney film like Tarzan. I tihnk for a lot of kids, going to DL and seeing Tarzan's treehouse would have more impact than going to DL and seeing the treehouse from a movie theye've never seen.
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So, how about we overhaul every ride based on something that isn't modern? Maybe we should redo splash mountain to a brother bear theme. No children today are watching song of the south, so why not make it more accessable?

The fact is, part of what makes Disney is the fact that it is so much a part of our culture that their classic films are ingrained into our heads at a very young age. This goes for animated classics, as well as live action classics.
 
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Originally posted by ZHoyt
So, how about we overhaul every ride based on something that isn't modern? Maybe we should redo splash mountain to a brother bear theme. No children today are watching song of the south, so why not make it more accessable?

The fact is, part of what makes Disney is the fact that it is so much a part of our culture that their classic films are ingrained into our heads at a very young age. This goes for animated classics, as well as live action classics.
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That has been the best defense I have heard all day! I am in total agreement with you! There comes a time when somethings need to change and there are others when Classic should take presidence!
 
xfkirsten

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Originally posted by ZHoyt
So, how about we overhaul every ride based on something that isn't modern? Maybe we should redo splash mountain to a brother bear theme. No children today are watching song of the south, so why not make it more accessable?

The fact is, part of what makes Disney is the fact that it is so much a part of our culture that their classic films are ingrained into our heads at a very young age. This goes for animated classics, as well as live action classics.
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I'm not saying EVERY ride should be changed like that. That would be going too far, IMHO. Splash Mountain is popular as it is. SFR Treehouse, unfortunately, does not draw crowds like that. So in that case I think a change was a good idea. And unfortunately, I don't think SFR is "ingrained" in the heads of today's kids, and that is part of the reason it was replaced.

-Kirsten
 
ArsonWinter

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Originally posted by xfkirsten
I'm not saying EVERY ride should be changed like that. That would be going too far, IMHO. Splash Mountain is popular as it is. SFR Treehouse, unfortunately, does not draw crowds like that. So in that case I think a change was a good idea. And unfortunately, I don't think SFR is "ingrained" in the heads of today's kids, and that is part of the reason it was replaced.

-Kirsten
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Right... by the same token, you wouldn't throw an Eddie Murphy AA into The Haunted Mansion, right? Because the movie isn't as memorable as the ride. Same thing goes for Splash Mountian. If WDI would install an Uncle Remus AA, right? Because there's another case where the ride is more popular than the film (though that's mostly because Disney won't release it, mind). In both cases, people would boycot Disney if that happened.

However, if Disney would come up with a movie that would "work" within the confines of, say, Tomorrowland Indy Speedway, how many people would complain?

And besides, it's not like they're tearing down the treehouse and building a McDonalds. If a new, updated Swiss Family Robinson brings attention to an attraction, then more power to it. If they have to update and alter a non-E Ticket attraction a little, I'm fine with it.

And yes, a 20K remake needs to happen.
 
xfkirsten

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Originally posted by ArsonWinter
Right... by the same token, you wouldn't throw an Eddie Murphy AA into The Haunted Mansion, right? Because the movie isn't as memorable as the ride. Same thing goes for Splash Mountian. If WDI would install an Uncle Remus AA, right? Because there's another case where the ride is more popular than the film (though that's mostly because Disney won't release it, mind). In both cases, people would boycot Disney if that happened.

However, if Disney would come up with a movie that would "work" within the confines of, say, Tomorrowland Indy Speedway, how many people would complain?

And besides, it's not like they're tearing down the treehouse and building a McDonalds. If a new, updated Swiss Family Robinson brings attention to an attraction, then more power to it. If they have to update and alter a non-E Ticket attraction a little, I'm fine with it.

And yes, a 20K remake needs to happen.
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Yup, I agree with everything you just wrote. :) Haunted Mansion is far more popular as a ride than it is as a film, the same goes for Splash Mountain. Neither of those attractions are having any trouble bringing guests in.

And I would LOVE a 20k remake, so long as it's done well. ;)

-Kirsten
 

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