Swiss Family Treehouse closing for 10 week refurbishment in July 2016

[Chef Kronk]

Let's hope they upgrade it to the Frozen Olaf Treehouse.

Or they could transform the Treehouse into the North Mountain, where you climb up it to find another Frozen meet n greet

 

[xcorey21]

The fact it's one of the few things at MK that has no wait, I'm assuming it's time is coming to an end soon. Space is money at MK and I've never heard anyone say "SFTH is my favorite attraction"

 

[Phil12]

Or they could transform the Treehouse into the North Mountain, where you climb up it to find another Frozen meet n greet

That's a good idea! The tree has enough branches for multiple different meet and greets. They could also incorporate a meet and greet with John Clayton III, Viscount Greystoke and not break the theme.

 

[MississippiBelle]

Let's hope they upgrade it to the Frozen Olaf Treehouse.

You beat me to it! I could easily see the "Olaf having so much fun in summer tree house adventure featuring magic bands" attraction.

 

[Sage of Time]

I think it's being re-leafed and that's that.

 

[WDWLover#1]

Wait a minute wasnt a giant crack discoverd a year or two ago? Would this be to fix it?

 

[Matt_Black]

Wait a minute wasnt a giant crack discoverd a year or two ago? Would this be to fix it?

Yeah, that guy really should have worn a tighter belt. HEY-O!

 

[kpilcher]

Space is money at MK and I've never heard anyone say "SFTH is my favorite attraction"

True but think of the aesthetics it adds to Advenureland. Same with TSI. Neither is a mega-E-ticket. Both are crucial to the park's diversity and feeling.

 

[lnsemsf]

I just noticed that these dates are back on the refurbishment calendar after being removed over a year ago.

 

[SteamboatJoe]

I understand and appreciate the history and nostalgia surrounding this attraction but I just can't help but wonder if its nearing the end of its life cycle. It's a lot of real estate for a passive attraction.

 

[Phil12]

I understand and appreciate the history and nostalgia surrounding this attraction but I just can't help but wonder if its nearing the end of its life cycle. It's a lot of real estate for a passive attraction.

I agree. I think they need to change it from Swiss Family Tree House to Groot.

 

[Zipadeelady]

The fact it's one of the few things at MK that has no wait, I'm assuming it's time is coming to an end soon. Space is money at MK and I've never heard anyone say "SFTH is my favorite attraction"

If space is money then the Tomorrowland Speedway needs to go! But that's for a different thread.

 

[elchippo]

I'd be so sad to see it go....but would its footprint even be large enough to create something new? At least in this day and age where everything needs acres upon acres to accommodate crowd flow? I always thought if Adventureland were to expand, it would expand into the backstage area near POTC.

 

[mouse_luv]

If space is money then the Tomorrowland Speedway needs to go! But that's for a different thread.

No, or as has been said by myself (and others) in other posts it needs to be redesigned as Sugar Rush Racers from Wreck It Ralph minus the stinky lawnmower engines.

 

[Zipadeelady]

No, or as has been said by myself (and others) in other posts it needs to be redesigned as Sugar Rush Racers from Wreck It Ralph minus the stinky lawnmower engines.

This is an idea that i could live with!

 

[UpAllNight]

Adventureland could definitely benefit from some added adventure. There's so many great Disney rides across the planet that would fit great in this area and provide a much needed boost. There's no need to remove the treehouse though, isn't there plenty of expansion room behind this land already?

 

[wdwfan22]

The refurbishment period will be used to install Fastpass+ to the attraction and reconfigure the queue.

 

[ChrisM]

I understand and appreciate the history and nostalgia surrounding this attraction but I just can't help but wonder if its nearing the end of its life cycle. It's a lot of real estate for a passive attraction.

I wish the park had a handful of more passive attractions. Awfully nice to have something you don't have to schedule, wait in a line for, and enjoy at your own pace.

 

[Matt_Black]

I wish the park had a handful of more passive attractions. Awfully nice to have something you don't have to schedule, wait in a line for, and enjoy at your own pace.

Magic Kingdom, admittedly, does not have many of those. AK and Epcot though have several, however.

 

[RobbinsDad]

It's needs an elevator for EVC and stroller accessibility.

Honestly this is exactly what I thought when I saw this thread and the length of time required. I wouldn't be surprised if there was a "ramp" version of the treehouse installed in addition to the stairs.