MinnieM123
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I second that. Thank you, @WDWtraveler for sharing your comparison shots. They're quite thought-provoking, and I always look forward to seeing them.
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Then and Now - WDW Comparison Photos
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I second that. Thank you, @WDWtraveler for sharing your comparison shots. They're quite thought-provoking, and I always look forward to seeing them.
Goofyernmost
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Me too, but when I see them the first thing that comes to my mind is... where are all those trees and foliage that everyone talks about that used to be there? It seems to me, that in spite of some removal of trees it is still way more lush then it was early on.I second that. Thank you, @WDWtraveler for sharing your comparison shots. They're quite thought-provoking, and I always look forward to seeing them.
blueboxdoctor
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I actually like both of them, so no complaints from me. Though, looking at how many more people are there in the second picture, they really did have to do some redesign to figure out how to accommodate the growing crowds. It's kind of strange at first, but this is something that's not so hard to get used to (kind of like how New Fantasyland didn't instantly wow me, but after a while I started to really like what they did).
Raineman
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Absolutely. Alot of the pictures in this thread that were taken in the early 70s in areas around the castle other than the middle of the hub look alot more stark and barren than they are now. I love the fact that the trees and foliage in MK are as lush as they are-it makes a large property like MK feel a bit more cozy and inviting.
danyoung56
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I do miss the twinkle lights. But I have to say that the castle looks much better now, IMO.
Captain Neo
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Unfortunately browsing this thread is just going to make me sad and angry
The Empress Lilly
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A park, water, trees, with twinkling lights....(Then)
The Magic Kingdom at night circa mid 1990's.
The Magic Kingdom back in the 90's looked alot more lively since it used to have trees which would sparkle and twinkle at night. The Cinderella Castle also used to look more pretty with the old lighting.
(Now)
vs Garden Center AstroTurf Land.
We shan't speak of the travesty that is modern Main Mall Street.
The lighting might be a matter of preference, both have something going for them. I think the classic lighting is more mysterious, more grand and dignified. The new light looks like it caught Flora and Merryweather battling over pink or blue.
blueboxdoctor
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I like both. I mean, the new changes were needed to accommodate growing crowds. While I somewhat prefer the older setup, I still like the new one. Still conflicted on which lights on the castle I prefer, both look nice, so either way I like it. Really, it would take a lot to ruin the Main Street area of the Magic Kingdom for me (though, getting rid of the bakery for a Starbucks was very disappointing).(Then)
The Magic Kingdom at night circa mid 1990's.
The Magic Kingdom back in the 90's looked alot more lively since it used to have trees which would sparkle and twinkle at night. The Cinderella Castle also used to look more pretty with the old lighting.
(Now)
Simba's Mom
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This thread is SOO interesting! How come I never saw it before. Now I know is that at least I'm not the only one who's changed over the years! Does anyone have any pictures of the area where the Grand Floridian is from before and after it was added?
ChristianG
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The old lighting looks a mess! Almost looks like they used fluorescent lighting on the top spire. I wish there were more twinkle lights today but I prefer the current view - especially at night.(Then)
The Magic Kingdom at night circa mid 1990's.
The Magic Kingdom back in the 90's looked alot more lively since it used to have trees which would sparkle and twinkle at night. The Cinderella Castle also used to look more pretty with the old lighting.
(Now)
Twenty-seventh photo pair. Then: October 1973. The view of Fantasyland from behind the castle.
Now: July 2016. Almost 43 years later, aside from differences in paint colors, the most obvious difference is the missing cables and gondolas for the sky ride in the background. But wait, there's more! The shop on the right has added a seating wall with a flower planter behind it, including two new lights. There is a hanging sign at the corner of the store now. And the gray stone-patterned concrete pavement in the foreground of yesteryear is now just tinted smooth concrete.
Now: July 2016. Almost 43 years later, aside from differences in paint colors, the most obvious difference is the missing cables and gondolas for the sky ride in the background. But wait, there's more! The shop on the right has added a seating wall with a flower planter behind it, including two new lights. There is a hanging sign at the corner of the store now. And the gray stone-patterned concrete pavement in the foreground of yesteryear is now just tinted smooth concrete.
Goofyernmost
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Stop, you are obviously photo-shopping those pictures, because anyone that is anyone at all knows full well that WDW has gone to garbage over the years, so none of the can be true.
Mike S
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Why did they ever get rid of that stone pavement anyway?
Goofyernmost
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Judging by how uneven it is, I would guess that people were tripping over the individual stones, getting injured and expecting to get their week comped.
Mike S
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"People" ruin everything it seems. Animal Kingdom is fairly uneven as well and I hope it never changes. Adds a lot to the theming.
Goofyernmost
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It was just a guess on my part, but, it surely wouldn't surprise me at all.
brb1006
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Animal Kingdom appears to be the only park at WDW that remains unchanged with its looks and design since 1998.
Courtney6682
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Can't wait for someone to notice that there are more strollers in the pic from the 70's than in the more recent one lol...that's always the argument I see on here...