Tom Sawyer Island

[Spike-in-Berlin]

This argument is over, and it is not to be continued anywhere public, including one of you posting remarks on a visitor message board, resulting in a response by the other here.

Again, I don't care who started it, it's over.

You don't care who started. I wrote a message to you about this kind of "moderation".

 

[DisneyMusician2]

My oldest loves TSI, and he has no clue what the theme is supposed to be. It really is a fantastic play area, and I'm not sure a new theme would make it any more or less popular in the long run than it is now.

 

[unkadug]

I wrote a message to you about this kind of moderation.

Be the bigger man and let it go. Trust me. :wave:

 

[daveo43175]

I don't know how popular the paddle boat is...But I would think there has to be a way they could do it without removing the paddle boat. But imo yes TSI needs something.

TSI has become irrelevant because the book is no longer required reading in the schools as it was when I was young. On our first trip, I had to explain who Tom Sawyer was to my 10 and 8 year old daughters. I am not sure what would improve the experience. Perhaps a sit down restaurant that mirrors SCI-FI, but shows old westerns and era movies, perhaps even show Tom Sawyer!?

 

[ArtieJim]

Agreed, something else indeed. What exactly is tough, unless they completely uproot POC and make something dedicated to it on the island it'd be tough to really put anything that would grab a lot of attention over there.

 

[Club Cooloholic]

I agree, things are much better. Having had a handicapped parent, I tend to be more aware of the improvements over the years.

However, to see someone comment that they enjoy TSI because there aren't any ECV's on it, is callous and hurtful to all.

During my initial post, I had focused in on updating TSI, making it more in tune with the 21st century, along with evening access via a bridge (and lighting). The handicapped point was brought up by a post, though in a negative connotation.

It was not meant to be callous, it was an observation, and what I meant is that you can let the kids run around and not worry about them getting run over by a cart, or stroller for that matter. If I see any further posts by you I will be sure to take into account your sensativity.

 

[UberMouse]

I like TSI now, and I'm sure I will like it even more once my kids get older...Not even born yet ;-)

However, I always thought it would be great to have a WDW version of The Matterhorn, and that would be a great spot for it....Just saying.

 

[The Mom]

It was not meant to be callous, it was an observation, and what I meant is that you can let the kids run around and not worry about them getting run over by a cart, or stroller for that matter. If I see any further posts by you I will be sure to take into account your sensativity.

Now that you've further explained your POV, I take back the callous remark. It was obviously not your intention to offend anyone, just as those who say that they appreciate places like Atlantic Dance Hall because there are no children have nothing against children per se, but appreciate having someplace where they don't have to worry about little ones underfoot - or within earshot.

I can understand how you might want a break from all of the strollers, ECVS, and even the trolley/cars/buses going up and down Main Street if you have a little one, and it has nothing to do with disliking anyone.

The problem is not so much with the people that use them, but the fact that the MK was not constructed to accommodate them in such large numbers, so the walkways are very crowded. Having been in all of the above situations (babies/toddlers in strollers, small children dashing off, parents in wheelchairs, and riding down Main Street), it is indeed stressful to be either avoiding being hit all day, or trying to avoid accidentally hitting someone else.

 

[Lucky]

TSI has become irrelevant because the book is no longer required reading in the schools as it was when I was young. On our first trip, I had to explain who Tom Sawyer was to my 10 and 8 year old daughters.

How about changing it to Harry Potter Island?

 

[Club Cooloholic]

Now that you've further explained your POV, I take back the callous remark. It was obviously not your intention to offend anyone, just as those who say that they appreciate places like Atlantic Dance Hall because there are no children have nothing against children per se, but appreciate having someplace where they don't have to worry about little ones underfoot - or within earshot.

I can understand how you might want a break from all of the strollers, ECVS, and even the trolley/cars/buses going up and down Main Street if you have a little one, and it has nothing to do with disliking anyone.

The problem is not so much with the people that use them, but the fact that the MK was not constructed to accommodate them in such large numbers, so the walkways are very crowded. Having been in all of the above situations (babies/toddlers in strollers, small children dashing off, parents in wheelchairs, and riding down Main Street), it is indeed stressful to be either avoiding being hit all day, or trying to avoid accidentally hitting someone else.

No problem, I just did not intend to offend anyone and I hope the OP sees that. And I did check it out, if they could make the Pirates Lair in Disneyland wheelchair accessable, they should be able to do it for the MK one as well. Sure not all paths can be covered but they could have some. Aunt Pollys needs more than two vending machines, seems like the perfect place to have a little coffee shop.

 

[lbrad]

We always enjoy TSI.
Nice little hide away.
DH found a paintbrush on our last trip :sohappy:

 

[blueboxdoctor]

How about changing it to Harry Potter Island?

the island in the lake where the wilderness lodge is was actually supposed to be a themed island based on the popular 90s pc game, Myst, so they have experimented with various themes around the park and grounds.

 

[blueboxdoctor]

TSI has become irrelevant because the book is no longer required reading in the schools as it was when I was young. On our first trip, I had to explain who Tom Sawyer was to my 10 and 8 year old daughters.

Well nothing can stay forever, and I think schools are just fine without having to force another book that doesn't interest kids, and in turn causing them to not want to read (just look at the amount of people who actually read books for school compared to those who sparknote the daylights out of it). So don't go blaming the school systems, you could have easily bought the book for your kids. It's irrelevant because there really isn't much to do there compared to the rest of the parks, but back in its day it was a neat concept. Like I said, nothing stays forever, but I'm not really as interested in redoing the TSI as much as getting rid of the indy speedway, but that's a whole different thread of mine. Well now that was all rather abrupt of me, but it's annoying when people blame the school system.