Small World to be characterized?

[mharrington]

According to Screamscape.com:

WDW Mouse Tales has posted an interesting update this week from the park. In addition to the basic construction updates to Fantasyland and Main Street. Then they came across something that may give a clue as to what’s going on inside Small World during the current rehab. New Small World merchandise can now be found in Fantasyland gift shop outside Philharmagic that clearly shows classic Disney characters mixed in with the Small World dolls. Is a top secret upgrade to Small World taking place like the one done to Disneyland?

 

[wdwmagic]

No show changes coming, that is just a merchandising share between WDW and DL.

 

[DocMcHulk]

No show changes coming, that is just a merchandising share between WDW and DL.

I was wondering if that was the case.

 

[IWant2GoNow]

No show changes coming, that is just a merchandising share between WDW and DL.

Kinda glad to hear that one shot down. Thanks, Steve.

 

[JustInTime]

No show changes coming, that is just a merchandising share between WDW and DL.

Exactly. Happens everyday.

 

[Disney_Geek]

No show changes coming, that is just a merchandising share between WDW and DL.

Huzzah!:sohappy: Thanks for the confirmation, Steve!

 

[BrerFrog]

No show changes coming, that is just a merchandising share between WDW and DL.

That is what I was going to say.

 

[lownalo]

I got to see IASW in DL after they added the characters. At first I though I was going to hate it. How dare they change this classic! But, during the ride, my wife and I had so much fun trying to find and point out all the characters. It was so much fun and seeing the different characters was wonderful, really adding to the ride as a whole. I hope MK IASW eventually adds the characters.

 

[GOOfy45]

I think they should add in a 90ft drop at the end of the ride to give a finale to all the joy.

 

[JustInTime]

I think they should add in a 90ft drop at the end of the ride to give a finale to all the joy.

Ok Grizzly, why do you like to fill every thread with something about a thrill. You only did that some of the time under your other profile!

 

[juan]

I got to see IASW in DL after they added the characters. At first I though I was going to hate it. How dare they change this classic! But, during the ride, my wife and I had so much fun trying to find and point out all the characters. It was so much fun and seeing the different characters was wonderful, really adding to the ride as a whole. I hope MK IASW eventually adds the characters.

I agree, I've only ridden DL's twice and still haven't seen them at all. They are tactfully done so it's hard to notice them. I don't see it as a bad issue if it ever occurred at MK.

 

[SeaCastle]

I got to see IASW in DL after they added the characters. At first I though I was going to hate it. How dare they change this classic! But, during the ride, my wife and I had so much fun trying to find and point out all the characters. It was so much fun and seeing the different characters was wonderful, really adding to the ride as a whole. I hope MK IASW eventually adds the characters.

I agree, I've only ridden DL's twice and still haven't seen them at all. They are tactfully done so it's hard to notice them. I don't see it as a bad issue if it ever occurred at MK.

I'll echo these remarks. They made it sound like the world was going to end when they announced they were to add characters. It hardly changed the ride experience that much, and, if anything, made it slightly more enjoyable. It's not in-your-face or glaring like the other times Disney has attempted to plaster characters all over the place.

 

[jesemeca]

I thought I saw on another site the Jim Hill said they were putting the Disney characters in IASW.

 

[wm49rs]

I thought I saw on another site the Jim Hill said they were putting the Disney characters in IASW.

His last article actually said the refurb was less about the "show elements" and more towards correcting entrance/exit issues.....

 

[DisneyNut2007]

No show changes coming, that is just a merchandising share between WDW and DL.

Let's keep our fingers crossed for the Holiday overlay, though.

 

[mightynine]

His last article actually said the refurb was less about the "show elements" and more towards correcting entrance/exit issues.....

That got me thinking -wouldn't that mean the "facade" would have to switch places?

 

[wm49rs]

That got me thinking -wouldn't that mean the "facade" would have to switch places?

I'm not certain about the facade you're describing. I believe what they're looking at doing is perhaps switching the current entrance/exit locations around, to help with handicapped access along with those on ECVs....

 

[mightynine]

I'm not certain about the facade you're describing. I believe what they're looking at doing is perhaps switching the current entrance/exit locations around, to help with handicapped access along with those on ECVs....

I'm talking about the clock and everything you see while waiting in the current entrance.

 

[MichWolv]

That got me thinking -wouldn't that mean the "facade" would have to switch places?

No. We'll just walk behind and around the facade going in instead of going out. The exist will come up the current entrance ramp and out on the Pinocchio restaurant side instead of the old Skyway station side.

 

[wm49rs]

I'm talking about the clock and everything you see while waiting in the current entrance.

No. We'll just walk behind and around the facade going in instead of going out. The exist will come up the current entrance ramp and out on the Pinocchio restaurant side instead of the old Skyway station side.

Ok, I see what you meant by facade. And right, everything will just be essentially reversed. I think they're also considering a new locale for the stroller parking as well.....