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Swiss Family Treehouse
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cherrynegra
Well-Known Member
Yeah, I'm pretty neutral on this one. I finally did the Treehouse only after the BF begged me to. It was his first time to MK in over 15 years so I reluctantly gave in. And I was glad I did it. It was fun. Definitely an "attraction" that would cater to everyone. Though I enjoyed myself, I wouldn't be crying tears if they replaced it with something else. Unless, that is, they replace it with another meet and greet area. 
LoriMistress
Well-Known Member
I've posted a few times that the SFT needs to go. I've only been on it once as a child and I didn't care for it.
longfamily
New Member
I would be sad to see it go. Honestly, new generations are not as familiar with Swiss Family Robinson as say Gen X and above. That, to me, is an atrocity in itself. Parents should share classics with their kids. Those of you who do, good for you! Those who are familiar with the movie really love and appreciate the tree house. Who didn't want to live in a house like this when they were kids? Heck, I'd like to live in it as an adult.
If this attraction were taken away it would be a loss of Disney history IMO. If it were changed to a Tarzan theme, I think we would see the same backlash as we saw with SGE. I'm not exactly sure that themeing everything to popular cartoons would be the best course of action. When things like that happen, "dumbing down" is my first thought.
A positive part of keeping SFRTH is that it keeps classic movies on our mind. In theory it helps sales.
. If this attraction were taken away it would be a loss of Disney history IMO. If it were changed to a Tarzan theme, I think we would see the same backlash as we saw with SGE. I'm not exactly sure that themeing everything to popular cartoons would be the best course of action. When things like that happen, "dumbing down" is my first thought.
A positive part of keeping SFRTH is that it keeps classic movies on our mind. In theory it helps sales.
Lauriebar
Well-Known Member
Count me in as someone who truely enjoys the Treehouse. It is a quiet, interesting attraction that always puts me in a good mood. I don't think it is neccessary to have seen the movie to understand or enjoy SFT. It plays into everyone's sense of imagination and adventure. One can imagine themselves in the Robinsons position...What would you do? How would you live?
In this day of "Survivor" and "Lost" the Treehouse is, I think, very relevant.
In this day of "Survivor" and "Lost" the Treehouse is, I think, very relevant.
DisneyWood
New Member
family loves the treehouse
My son (3) really enjoyed the treehouse on our last visit. I always loved going to the treehouse when I was a child, and still as an adult. Do I make a point to go to the treehouse? No, I wouldn't give it a second thought if I didn't go to the treehouse during our visit, but my son would. However, I will make a point to go now, for my son.
I think a lot of people would actually miss this attraction if it were removed. Not actually going in the attraction, just really looking at it as passing by. I think it is a great attraction, to merely look at when you are resting or letting your children walk through it.
I do think it would help if more people were familiar with the movie. I know that I will watch it with my family when he is a little older. Then he would really love the attraction. Maybe they can make an updated movie about Swiss Family Robinson. But I am afraid that I may be alone here, everyone else will be :snore: :snore: .
December 2006 (either Poly or Contemporary). :sohappy: :sohappy:
Lauriebar said:
My son (3) really enjoyed the treehouse on our last visit. I always loved going to the treehouse when I was a child, and still as an adult. Do I make a point to go to the treehouse? No, I wouldn't give it a second thought if I didn't go to the treehouse during our visit, but my son would. However, I will make a point to go now, for my son.
I think a lot of people would actually miss this attraction if it were removed. Not actually going in the attraction, just really looking at it as passing by. I think it is a great attraction, to merely look at when you are resting or letting your children walk through it.
I do think it would help if more people were familiar with the movie. I know that I will watch it with my family when he is a little older. Then he would really love the attraction. Maybe they can make an updated movie about Swiss Family Robinson. But I am afraid that I may be alone here, everyone else will be :snore: :snore: .
December 2006 (either Poly or Contemporary). :sohappy: :sohappy:
ZHoyt
New Member
I hope the tree stays, minus the Tarzan overlay. No reason to overlay a classic film's theme with a pretty moderate to bad film's theme just because it is more recent. It costs little to mantain/operate, and it eats guests pretty well. If WDI turns their attention to Adventureland it should either look at redoing Tiki again or adding something new. Everything else is doing a-ok.
DisneyMarg
Member
Looking forward to Swiss Family Treehouse
When we went to Disney when my son was about 9 we went during the school year and the teachers sent homework. He refused to do it on the way down or during the evenings. So one day my husband stayed in the room with him all day and made him miss a day at the parks and get all of the homework done. (Were we mean or what?) On that day, my daughter an I toured Adventureland, including the Swiss Family Treehouse, but he missed it.
We went back to Disney about 4 years later and the treehouse was closed - being converted to Tarzan's Treehouse. So he missed it again.
We're going again in three weeks :sohappy: and now he is almost 18. He is still looking forward to finally seeing Swiss family Treehouse. So it's sortof a family joke for us. I hope they don't close it before we get back!
When we went to Disney when my son was about 9 we went during the school year and the teachers sent homework. He refused to do it on the way down or during the evenings. So one day my husband stayed in the room with him all day and made him miss a day at the parks and get all of the homework done. (Were we mean or what?) On that day, my daughter an I toured Adventureland, including the Swiss Family Treehouse, but he missed it.
We went back to Disney about 4 years later and the treehouse was closed - being converted to Tarzan's Treehouse. So he missed it again.
We're going again in three weeks :sohappy: and now he is almost 18. He is still looking forward to finally seeing Swiss family Treehouse. So it's sortof a family joke for us. I hope they don't close it before we get back!
Robfasto
New Member
After doing research for another thread on Upcoming Disney Movies, http://forums.wdwmagic.com/showthread.php?t=51913 I noticed Disney is suppose to be remaking Swiss Family Robinson with production set to begin in this year and a release date in 2006. IF that does happen I don't think the Treehouse will be changing for a long time to come. Although I would think it could be 'modified' to have tie-ins with the new movie.
longfamily
New Member
Nooooooo.....
It irks my very soul to know that another movie will be remade
It irks my very soul to know that another movie will be remade
evanssc
Member
Robfasto said:
The new movie should help introduce the story to an entire generation that has not seen the original classic. I am not overly thrilled with the idea of another movie remake, but I do like the fact that with the newer version due out it may help to keep the treehouse as is.
awalkinthepark
New Member
There's a hidden Mickey in the form of three nails on one of the downward stairs.
Adreamisawish
New Member
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Don't EVER change it!
I have an autistic daughter who saw it for the first time when she was 14. (she is now 26) It was the ONLY thing at WDW that she could handle besides the Hall of Presidents, It's a Small World, Peter Pan, and believe it or not POTC. Unfortunately when we were there in 1993 there were no fast passes or other things offered to parents who couldn't take children on the rides for whatever reason. My husband and I missed SO much because one of us had to stay behind with her while our two other children went on the rides with one of us.
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE quit thinking of yourselves and think of others who might not be able to handle the 'thrill' rides and still spend as much money...if not MORE than you do to visit the parks.
I have an autistic daughter who saw it for the first time when she was 14. (she is now 26) It was the ONLY thing at WDW that she could handle besides the Hall of Presidents, It's a Small World, Peter Pan, and believe it or not POTC. Unfortunately when we were there in 1993 there were no fast passes or other things offered to parents who couldn't take children on the rides for whatever reason. My husband and I missed SO much because one of us had to stay behind with her while our two other children went on the rides with one of us.
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE quit thinking of yourselves and think of others who might not be able to handle the 'thrill' rides and still spend as much money...if not MORE than you do to visit the parks.