Unnecessary Attractions?

[docandsix]

Without going at length into what I do think represents wasted real estate (The Wonder of Life and Imagination Pavilions at Epcot, the Speedway at the Magic Kingdom, Chester's and Hester's at Animal Kingdom, Lights, Motors, Action at the Studios), I'll say that I (respectfully) disagree with almost your entire list.

Country Bear Jamboree is a classic and, while clearly in need of a refurb, would be missed unless replaced with an attraction of a similarly easy, innocent, and relaxing nature.

Snow White's Scary Adventures is going away anyway, if reports are to be believed, but it's a dark ride deserving of replacement, I agree.

Living with the Land and Ellen's Energy Adventure represent two of our family's favorites at Epcot, especially within the confines of Future World. Really, the deadspace there is where Michael Jackson resides.

Sounds Dangerous is rarely open, but I actually enjoy it as a brief, idiotic distraction when I'm actually able to enter the doors. Would I miss it if it were replaced? No way, but it's not wasted space at present, except when the doors are locked and the lights are off.

The Boneyard represents some of Animal Kingdom's best theming and fits Dinoland, U.S.A. so well that I can't imagine removing it. Yes, the appeal of its playground is limited to children 12 and younger, but that is a huge part of the Disney demographic, and the construction and integration of the dinosaur theme into this area is brilliant.

 

[rkelly42]

Alladin's Magic Carpet ride
Sounds Dangerous
Backlot Tour
Stitch's Great Escape
Tom Sawyers Island

 

[docandsix]

Alladin's Magic Carpet ride
Sounds Dangerous
Backlot Tour
Stitch's Great Escape
Tom Sawyers Island

Magic Carpets--Goodbye!
Sounds Dangerous--What little sense it makes applies only if it's actually open.
Backlot Tour--Hasta la vista, baby!
Stitch's Great Escape--Acceptable concept, poor execution.
Tom Sawyer's Island--Remove this and the Magic Kingdom is sacrificing its character for, what, another roller coaster? No, it has to stay--it's part of the heart of park, the true frontier of Frontierland.

 

[JIMINYCR]

The parks attract a widely diverse audience. There is something for everyone. I wouldn't take it upon myself to force my likes or dislikes on anyone.

I agree totally. Well stated. Some enjoy wild thrilling rides, others stick with the mild attractions. Thats what's so great about WDW, it's got so much variety, able to meet everyones needs, be enjoyed by everyone of every age level. I think that's what Walt attempted to do, have something for everyone. I know some people who visit WDW yearly and don't go on a single ride. Instead they enjoy the restaurants, the parades, the fireworks, the shows, and the atmosphere.

 

[forevermickey]

Sounds Dangerous, I think I have been to once many years ago... the rest of your picks I do not agree with.... and I have none to add

 

[itsmegrooo]

I would say Stitch and Indy Speedway for MK.

Captain EO for Epcot.

Obviously Sounds Dangerous for DHS

DAK I'd say Kilimanjaro Safaris because what's......haha no I'm just kidding of course I think AK is pretty solid in this department.

captain eo just got to epcot like a year ago. plus i know my brother grew up with this show so he was very excited when he saw it was coming back. as far as sounds dangerous i agree with you 100%

 

[rct247]

I think Circle of Life is more unnecessary than Living with the Land.

Also, don't forget Journey into Narnia at Studios as well as most of Dino-Rama.

 

[wdwfan4ver]

I have is disagree with most of your list.

Country Bear Jamboree-classic and shouldn't go away. Like other people mentioned on this thread, it only needs a refurbishment.

Snow White Scary Adventures - have no issues going away since it will be anyway.
Ellen's Energy Adventures - it needs to be changed pretty bad since the information is extremely outdated since the current version of Universe of Energy came out in 1996. The concept is fine in terms of energy, but some things of the attraction needs to go including Ellen.

Living with the Land - not boring. It is a very old attraction, but it a great attraction. It is more on your likes and dislikes in life. You must not be a fan of gardening plain simple.

Sounds Dangerous - This one I can agree with.

Bone yard - Not a fan of it, but needs to stay. This attraction is not for adults or teens a first place. That attraction is made for little kids. If I were a little kid, this is a great attraction since I was into dinosaurs as a little kid.

 

[DisneyDebNJ]

I believe it's a matter of personal preference. What one may consider unpopular, not used or needed may actually be enjoyed by another.

I have to agree with this 100%, what I look forward to in the parks, may be different than someone who is either older than me, or has younger children than I do. When my son was younger, different attractions interested us, now that he's older, there are other things we enjoy doing (one being, as much as we pay for the park tickets, one day is spent at the pool). I've always had the feeling, Disney did it right, there's something for every child within us

 

[irmonkey]

I would say Monsters Inc Laugh Floor, Stitch's Great Escape and all of DisneyQuest in DTD.

I have really enjoyed Living with the Land every time I've been to the world and we will probably take the Behind the Seeds tour in September!

 

[Jakester]

If i had to choose a pointless attraction that was unnessecary, Id say Sounds Dangerous. I dont really think theres a pointless attraction. But Dinorama could/Should be done for

 

[KingdomofDreams]

Living with the Land? No way!! Great little ride and a must do for us. I was ticked off when they took away Listen to the Land, but at least we still have the ride.


* Chester and Hester's Crap-o-Rama :hurl: A travesty.

* Aladdin's Magic Carpets. Ruins Adventureland.

* Maelstrom and Gran Fiesta boatrides. Great examples of the old saying "if you can't do it right, don't do it at all". I love having the boat ride, especially in the Mexico pavilion with the volcano and restaurant, but neither is what I consider Disney-worthy.

 

[Bravo 229]

Magic Carpets of Aladdin is probably the only "unnecessary" attraction that I can think of - and possibly Narnia, as its no longer a Disney property.

 

[STITCHGEFAN]

really surprised at the popularity of LWTL!! But hey maybe I'm just an inconsiderate Brit who doesn't appreciate this kind of attraction :wave:
Can I just ask why people have an objection to Magic Carpets but not Dumbo, when realistically its the exact same ride along with the dinosaur one in Dinoland?

 

[EvilQueen-T]

i think they're all necessary otherwise everyone would be in the line i'm standing in lol. my kids are 5 years apart and one's a girl and one's a boy so variety was a must when they were growing up. i think what we like and do changes so much depending on where we and/or our family members are in life. moms with a 2 y/o are going to like winnie the pooh, the carpets, cbj, and snow white. moms with a 4-8 y/o boy will hit tom sawyer's island, my granddaughter now 7 loves the mountains, poc, anything princess but still likes to do the carpets. my dad now 68 y/o still goes to hall of presidents and i haven't been made to go in there since either carter or regan was the new guy lol. i'm just glad they offer a little something for everyone otherwise they'd be to much like bush gardens, universal studios, or 6 flags. i'm glad disney is disney and that's why they get my money every year.

 

[KingdomofDreams]

I agree about offering something for everyone. What appeals to a very small child (boy or girl) isn't always going to hold much appeal for anyone over the age of 12, but it can be done. Peter Pan and Pooh certainly have "all ages" appeal, proving that it can be done. I feel that everything, no matter how small or seemingly insignificant, should fit it's location thematically and meet certain standards of innovation and quality.

really surprised at the popularity of LWTL!! But hey maybe I'm just an inconsiderate Brit who doesn't appreciate this kind of attraction :wave:
Can I just ask why people have an objection to Magic Carpets but not Dumbo, when realistically its the exact same ride along with the dinosaur one in Dinoland?

Everyone has different likes, dislikes, and interests. What I love and cherish as part of my Disney experience, may not appeal to many others. I can only hope it appeals to enough other people for it to be kept!

My primary objection to Magic Carpets is it's location. It doesn't fit where it is. It spoils the theming and sticks out like a sore thumb. Also, I think it's a cheap substitute for what I'd consider a real attraction.

Dumbo is the same type of ride system, however it's classic, original Disney, and still beloved by children today. The ride system itself is standard carnival fare, so I think it's use at Disney should be very limited. Since Dumbo already exists at MK and will soon be Dumbo x 2, I really think they should lose Magic Carpets, but if they moved it somewhere else where it fits thematically, then fine.

The Chester and Hester's Dino-Rama area is just a cheap looking, tacky carnival zone that doesn't fit in an otherwise visually stunning park like Animal Kingdom. I'm still amazed after all these years that anyone had the nerve to propose it, and even more amazed that it was approved.

This is just my own humble opinion of course.

 

[KanineKrunchies]

I've never seen Sounds Dangerous and probably never will based on the reviews and reactions I've read.

My wife and I went in there at night on a recent trip since we had never seen it. We had the whole theater to ourselves.

 

[graphite1326]

I really don't think there are any unnecessary attractions. They've all got a purpose, just maybe not for me personally.[/QUOTE]


I agree with this but I have a couple of exceptions.

Sounds Dangerous

Narnia!!!!!!!!! (if it is still there) I just don't get this at all.

Stitch (but some people do like it, so I have to put this as a personal unnecessary attraction). What did Barnum say? There is a sucker born every minute. I'd like to get to know the people who like this ride, maybe I can get them interested in some sort of pyramid selling scheme.

 

[Jeff456]

I think all the attractions in the OP very much have a purpose(except maybe sounds dangerous which is awful), particularly Ellens Energy Adventure which is actually a personal favourite of mine.. I think more for nostalgia than anything else!
My own list-

M.K.- Nothing really that I would actually like to see gone or I feel are unnecessary, perhaps one of the cycle rides as I don't really care for those (flying carpets before the others as it doesn't really fit where it is, you can tell it's somewhat of an afterthought), and they don't exactly swallow crowds!

Epcot- Captain E.O. even more awful than HISTA, really I just thought it was an embarrassment when I went last year!
Journey into imagination with figment- I'd expect a ride of such poor quality at any generic theme park, but not at Disney!

DHS- Sounds Dangerous for sure and Narnia. The backlot tour is also a waste of space but does swallow crowds so I would only want it gone if a number of attractions took its place!

Animal Kingdom- Very few objections here, maybe Triceratop Spin (Can you tell I don't like cycle rides?) however it would leave Chester and Hester's more empty looking than it already does, in all honestly the entire area could be put to much better use!

 

[Krack]

If I could get rid of the Magic Carpets, Stich's Great Escape and Test Track, I would tomorrow.