Hard to believe 20 years ago you could see this...
1991
and now you see this...
2011
1991
and now you see this...
2011
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This was the Magic Kingdom?
- Thread starter Expo_Seeker40
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It was a big improvement. I wish they would take a chain saw to the trees in the American Garden Theater as well.
Dads 2 Boys
Well-Known Member
I definitely love the new look. It's more open and inviting.
jakeman
Well-Known Member
I agree. Substantial foliage is fine, but there comes a point where it looks overgrown.
Not to get into it, but what are the shrubs they added to the new "planters"? Could they possibly just be slow growing foliage? That would mean that Disney simply just "reset" the area to allow for another 40 years of growth while addressing the traffic issues that had become an issue in the area.
It's interesting that the time point is cherry-picked. No pictures from the 70s or 80s when the trees were significantly smaller.
I guess that would be the issue in discussing something like this. Your personal time point when you felt the hub look best is just an opinion.
I personally don't buy the "blocking the site lines to other lands argument". If that was a concern, why wasn't it addressed on opening day? It also doesn't mesh with how themeing is treated in other areas of MK much less the rest of the resort.
NYwdwfan
Well-Known Member
I was going through slides from my childhood Disneyworld trips at my parents house over the weekend - I could only find the ones spanning from about 1976 to 1982 - and it's unreal how so many aspects look EXACTLY the same - the giveaway at the time period is the crazy plaid clothes, etc. Other things have completely changed. As I said - they're slides - and we do have a slide converter so once I get them to .jpeg format I'm going to post - it just may take a bit.
WDW_Princess
New Member
It opens up the area so much. There are places to sit now to watch fireworks and the parade. I like the new better.
Now, if the can just move that stupid hat so I can see DHS like it used to be, but that is a discussion for a different thread.
Now, if the can just move that stupid hat so I can see DHS like it used to be, but that is a discussion for a different thread.
tonganprince
Well-Known Member
Love the new!
and I got nauceous from scrolling up and down. :hurl:
and I got nauceous from scrolling up and down. :hurl:
heartodisney
Active Member
Very nice post of pics...I know that this has been done before on older posts of the other parks...we really need a thread dedicated to this!
Scuttle
Well-Known Member
It's tough I like them both, but totally see why they cut them down.
Mansion Butler
Active Member
Agreed. I never liked the trees in the hub. It's a pretty picture, but I do prefer the sight lines being clear.
loveofamouse
Well-Known Member
I like the newer. There's more color and you can see the castle much better. Makes for better pics and more of a :O moment when new people are walking down MS:USA. The older pics looks empty. JMO
Mansion Butler
Active Member
I'm honestly surprised by how positive everyone is in this thread. I've just been conditioned to expect hatred of all change. :lol:
