Tiana's Bayou Adventure: Disneyland Watch & Discussion

Disney Analyst

Disney Analyst

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Do we think the carrots stay?
 
mickEblu

mickEblu

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I think it’s just so silly that they felt the need to cover those wood carvings up instead of just leaving the store as is until it goes down for refurb. Like that was on somebody’s To-Do list. Because God forbid there is any trace of the characters that were a part of arguably one of your Top 3 most popular rides for 30 + years. Not to mention that those characters were present on the attraction for three years after you announced they were “problematic” and not one single person cared.
 
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Disney Analyst

Disney Analyst

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mickEblu said:
I think it’s just so silly that they felt the need to cover those wood carvings up instead of just leaving the store as is until it goes down for refurb. Like that was on somebody’s To-Do list. Because God forbid there is any trace of the characters that were a part of arguably one of your Top 3 most popular rides for 30 + years. Not to mention that those characters were present on the attraction for three years with after you announced they were “problematic” and not one single person cared.
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Not covered, from what I can see, these are the new replacements.

I don't think the store is really getting much of a redo, just some light touches, like swapping out the wood carvings.
 
SuddenStorm

SuddenStorm

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mickEblu said:
I think it’s just so silly that they felt the need to cover those wood carvings up instead of just leaving the store as is until it goes down for refurb. Like that was on somebody’s To-Do list. Because God forbid there is any trace of the characters that were a part of arguably one of your Top 3 most popular rides for 30 + years. Not to mention that those characters were present on the attraction for three years with after you announced they were “problematic” and not one single person cared.
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Not to mention, this is an example of a bona fide downgrade. Beautifully done wooden carvings of iconic characters swapped for off the shelf bears.

I agree with others- definitely should have been Country Bear themed. Or, nice carvings of characters from PatF.
 
Professortango1

Professortango1

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SuddenStorm said:
Not to mention, this is an example of a bona fide downgrade. Beautifully done wooden carvings of iconic characters swapped for off the shelf bears.

I agree with others- definitely should have been Country Bear themed. Or, nice carvings of characters from PatF.
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They are likely coming. They spent barely anything to replace the old signs to avoid the harassment of folks like us going on and on about "the old signs are still up even after they removed the troublesome attraction."

So they grab some quick fixes, and then unveil the spruced up shop with the rest of the renovations to the area.

I'm sure decor for the small and often bypassed gift shop is low on their list of priorities for craftsmen.
 
Too Many Hats

Too Many Hats

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SuddenStorm said:
I continue to be shocked by how many people are downplaying nostalgia, theming, music, etc. in regards to this retheme (or Disneyland in general). Disneyland is as popular as it is today because of the emotional connection the guest's have with the park. To me, the original F! is the greatest thing they've done- and listening to the soundtrack triggers a huge wave of nostalgia and positivity- but at the end of the day the show is a dude in a mouse costume dancing on a stage.
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This is a very delayed reply, but just want to clarify -- downplaying Splash's/Disneyland's nostalgia factor would certainly be a mistake. My intention was merely to explain how I cope with change at Disneyland as a 33 year-old man. Do I wish I didn't have to cope with Iger/Chapek-era mediocrity? Do I wish WDI still produced attractions of unparalleled quality, worthy of my lifelong interest and enthusiasm? Yes, of course. But more often than not, they don't. So I've had to shift my perspective.

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I'm very curious to see how the park's fanbase looks in 20 years.
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I suspect we are the last generation that will understand/remember the Disney brand as something special.
 
Californian Elitist

Californian Elitist

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Ne'er-Do-Well Cad said:
I suspect we are the last generation that will understand/remember the Disney brand as something special.
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No, there will be plenty of future generations who will find the brand special, but it will be for their own, unique reasons. They will like and value different things, based on what they grew up with and what is familiar to them, just like every generation.
 
Too Many Hats

Too Many Hats

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Californian Elitist said:
No, there will be plenty of future generations who will find the brand special, but it will be for their own, unique reasons. They will like and value different things, based on what they grew up with and what is familiar to them, just like every generation.
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Sure, but I'm doubtful it will match the fierce Disney loyalty we see today. Adults willing to pay astronomical prices for annual passes? As we drift further away from the Walt and Eisner eras, and the brand becomes increasingly diluted via acquisitions and trips to WDW become more convoluted, expensive, and stressful, I have to imagine people will come to see Disney as just another company, and other themed experiences may supplant Disney.

Won't happen overnight. And it's just a prediction. We can agree to disagree.
 

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