Disney Analyst
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Those windows that may let you catch a Tron train whizzing by is a nice touch.
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News Tomorrowland Speedway and Walt Disney World Railroad to be impacted by TRON construction at the Magic Kingdom
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JohnD
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"Movin' on in
On the west side
To a dee-lux laughin' place
in the grou-ou-ound!
(The second verse is perfect and doesn't need to be changed)
Fish don't fry in the kitchen;
Beans don't burn on the grill.
Took a whole lotta tryin'
Just to get up that hill.
Now we're up in the big leagues
Gettin' our turn at bat.
As long as we live, it's you and me baby
There ain't nothin wrong with that.
source: https://www.lyricsondemand.com/tvthemes/thejeffersonslyrics.html
Too soon? If it's good enough for the Jeffersons...
JoeCamel
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I used to greet him good morning on the days he was able to be there, little things.......The Mayor of Main Street was not let go during the pandemic. He passed away in 2017.
Christopher George Weaver, the 'Mayor of Main Street USA,' passes away
Christopher George Weaver, known to millions of Magic Kingdom guests as "the Mayor of Main Street USA," passed away on Christmas Eve at age 84.attractionsmagazine.com
Tuvalu
Premium Member
Me too.
And enjoyed many lunches at the Plaza when he would walk in unannounced and crown a “Junior Mayor Of Day” to a surprised child.
Back when those special touches made Disney “Disney.”
I agree, much better than no windows. Getting closer and closer
Was he replaced before COVID or no?The Mayor of Main Street was not let go during the pandemic. He passed away in 2017.
Christopher George Weaver, the 'Mayor of Main Street USA,' passes away
Christopher George Weaver, known to millions of Magic Kingdom guests as "the Mayor of Main Street USA," passed away on Christmas Eve at age 84.
pluto77
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In the end it’s just a train that many other theme parks also have, so I wouldn’t set up unrealistic expectations.All my trips to WDW, we've never been on the train, even as a child. My husband always liked the one in Disneyland (he grew up there).
Now I feel like we have to ride it with this build up, but I also feel it can never live up to my expectations.
It’s nothing spectacular, but it’s nostalgic and a good way to “tour” the park. And it’s a nice way to take a little brake from the hustle and bustle of the day. I’ll also say that having it not running for so long has taken a little bit away from the atmosphere for me. So I’ll be glad to have it back.
Tuvalu
Premium Member
He was the original and the role of Mayor was retired.
Grumpy4196
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Disneyland's train is much better in my opinion.All my trips to WDW, we've never been on the train, even as a child. My husband always liked the one in Disneyland (he grew up there).
Now I feel like we have to ride it with this build up, but I also feel it can never live up to my expectations.
TrainsOfDisney
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They are both quite nice - I like the larger locomotives at WDW as well as an actual grade where you can hear the locomotives work (or slip as the case may be now). The stretch in the woods actually feels like a train ride vs. the non-stop Disney created scenery - Same thing when comparing riverboat to riverboat.
But the Disneyland locomotives all have a unique history and are of different styles and builders, the haven’t been modernized with electronic starters. The stretch of track they added is really beautiful as well- arguably I like it more as an addition than galaxies edge.
So both are great!!!
ToTBellHop
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Just really happy to have this back. My kids don’t even remember it because it’s been so long. It will be great to share this with them again. It’s a simple pleasure but I love the simple pleasures of MK. Not everything needs a 45+ minute wait.
EricsBiscuit
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That’s the nice part about MK, there’s always something to do with no wait (and it’s not like they’re throw always either, they’re solid attractions). TSI, Steamboat, WDWRR, Tikki Room, CBJ, Philharmagic, HoP, Peoplemover, CoP and Laugh Floor.
ToTBellHop
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I feel similarly about every park other than DHS, honestly. DHS has some of WDW’s best rides but is nonetheless a very frustrating park to visit.
EricsBiscuit
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Agreed. Muppet Vision is like the only decent walk on
Especially when losing some of the attractions' show venues that were once there and Great Movie Ride.
The park with the worst operational capacity.
mm52200
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Gonna be waiting awhile as that show closed in 2017.
JoeCamel
Well-Known Member
But it was the proper way to open......
The train has been closed for all our trips (October) since 2014! It was open between those times, but for some reason it was closed all the Octobers we were there. Maybe it was open in June 2011, but I don't remember.
I wonder if we will notice when we hear the train (for what will seem like the first time) in April!
I'm sure we will definitely make it a point to ride it.