Mike S
Well-Known Member
Glad that wasn't the new BGM. While catchy only two things came to mind while listening to it:
1. 80's pop song
2. Retro video game level
Neither of which scream "Tomorrowland."
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1. 80's pop song
2. Retro video game level
Neither of which scream "Tomorrowland."
TylerFG
Active Member
Agreed. By all means, it's a good song, but it doesn't hold a candle to the current or previous BGM.
Wow. I had no idea how much real estate Speedway takes up. Never rode the slotcars void of themeing... didnt really think about it. Watching that Peoplemover video, especially at night, amplifies the vast empty void this ride occupies. Such a waste. It might be "grandfathered" in as being a classic of WDW but Tomorrowland deserves better.
Daveeeeed
Well-Known Member
Who?
Goofyernmost
Well-Known Member
No, it doesn't. It is still a viable, high usage attraction for kids who's tomorrow will be driving. Now perhaps replace the cars with electric power and sound effects and you have my support, but, can we see past ourselves and our "grown up" desires and let the kids have something that is theirs alone. Yes, I spent many a boring hour riding along with my young girls who were having the best time of their lives. It is something that many generations have had to bring their children to so they could experience the fun that they themselves once enjoyed. I have watched my children bring their children and partake in the ride of boredom with them. It is a tradition. Hands off the Speedway, it has a very important function even if grownups cannot see it.
Daveeeeed
Well-Known Member
That's very true, but it needs a major update to make it actually fit thematically in Tomorrowland. Not just trees, and electric cars, but it needs some props and futuristic vehicles and a new facade.
Mike S
Well-Known Member
The more parks announce its closure, the more I think the one in MK's days are numbered. We now have both Tokyo and Hong Kong getting rid of it. You could always take your family to the local go cart track, same thing.
Rodan75
Well-Known Member
Maybe...but it has something it didn't really have in HK and Tokyo...nostalgia.
Mike S
Well-Known Member
So did plenty of other things at the parks that have closed over the years. Didn't stop them one bit.
spacemt354
Chili's
I love the speedway, but I won't bat an eye if it gets removed.
Pi on my Cake
Well-Known Member
- In the Parks
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I think the speedway is great for kids and I loved it. But it needs a big update or retheme.
I wouldn't be surprised if it gets replaced. The speedway isn't really a classic and it takes up a ton of space. (Well, I guess it's kind of a classic, but not like teacups or pirates or stuff like that)
I wouldn't be surprised if it gets replaced. The speedway isn't really a classic and it takes up a ton of space. (Well, I guess it's kind of a classic, but not like teacups or pirates or stuff like that)
Goofyernmost
Well-Known Member
Well, it has been in Tomorrowland or actually closer to the edge of Fantasyland since the place was built. It's kinda late to worry about theming for Tomorrowland now I would think. Besides, until recently it never occurred to me that it wasn't just in Fantasyland and that they just never bothered with blocking it and making it an obvious different land. Still not worth worrying about at this point. People for 42 years have managed to enjoy the MK experience without spending a lot of time dwelling on it's location.
Goofyernmost
Well-Known Member
I have to disagree with that. These are tracked vehicles, go carts are not. You would have to eliminate all pre-teens to have that be true. These allow smaller kids to do something "grown up" for the first time in their lives. It just seems so selfish of adults to want to take that away from them. I'm sure like everything else it will eventually become history, but, don't kid yourself that there is an alternative. Well, there is one at Dollywood, but, that is as lame as anything I have ever seen, plus you have to go to Dollywood to see it. Hopefully the expected rain will save the park from damage.
TylerFG
Active Member
I wanna say it's a mix of both, but mostly the former. Then again, he did predict that COP would get it's new signs and he was right...
Matt_Black
Well-Known Member
Says you. I cue up The Moon Theme from the Ducktales video game when I go into Tomorrowland.
I think their news is pretty solid. Outside decisions obviously change things afterwards.
Pete C
Active Member
Exactly, there is nothing else like this out there. It's a timeless classic that will always appeal to kids. Still, I could see a way for Disney to take this ride into the future. Instead of a hard rail under the cars, use trackless technology like Tokyo Pooh to keep the cars in their lane as well as from contacting cars in front of them. Maybe even allow passing where you can switch to an empty lane to pass a slower car. It would be interesting to see what they could do with that technology and this attraction.
aladdin2007
Well-Known Member
Sorry to disagree, but I like it. Too much of the BGM at Tommorowland and Future World got stuck in the 70's and 80's where 'future music' equaled 'electronic music' and the electronic music of the time was shrill and grating with square sine waves and a lack of depth to the sound.
Now, I'm referring to the orchestration of the instruments, not the melody. If the old nostalgic favorite songs could be re-orchestrated with better electronic sounds with a better timbre, that would be great.
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