BuzzedPotatoHead89
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Peoplemover or CBJ most likely. Both Rocket Rods (particularly given how short lived) and Pooh were significant downgrades.
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What attraction does the loss of Splash Mountain compare to for older generations?
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Stevek
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Stevek
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As someone who started going to Disneyland in 1970, I've seen so many things removed that it's hard to pick something. Quite honestly, while I liked Splash, I really don't have any dramatic take about the horror of it going away and being replaced by Tiana. But, if I were going to pick some attractions, I would probably say The Peoplemover, Carousel of Progress, The OG subs, ATIS and The Rockets when they were up high...basically 1970s Tomorrowland.
Disstevefan1
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Agreed. That land was peak Disneyland for several decades. It was perfection.
America Sings was a big loss for me, I just loved that one. Followed by Country Bear Jamboree, another family favorite.
Honestly, the one in the entire park that hit me the most was losing the PeopleMover. It's so weird how that silly ride had such a truly wonderful little aura about it. So happy, so relaxing, so fun. And 15 minutes long! I still buy Goodyear tires to this day because of that ride. And I recently bought Goodyear garden hoses at Home Depot too even though they were the most expensive ones, because of fond memories of the PeopleMover. And I always wave at the Blimp.
Will Disneyland ever be this cool again? I doubt it.
Go Go Goodyear!
That speedramp and boarding area music was an instantly recognizable instrumental version of the Go Go Goodyear TV commercial jingle that played from the 1960's into the 1970's. And honestly, sometimes there's just no man around.
The Rocket Rod decision is probably the worst re theme in the history of TWDC, because not only did we lose the people mover but they also destroyed the track so you cant even bring the people mover back. What adds insult to injury, guests must look up at the sad, broken, left for dead people mover track.
Stevek
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Yep, far worse than anything they've done with Splash/Tiana.The Rocket Rod decision is probably the worst re theme in the history of TWDC, because not only did we lose the people mover but they also destroyed the track so you cant even bring the people mover back. What adds insult to injury, guests must look up at the sad, broken, left for dead people mover track.
Phroobar
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And we lost Circlevision for a cheap queue.The Rocket Rod decision is probably the worst re theme in the history of TWDC, because not only did we lose the people mover but they also destroyed the track so you cant even bring the people mover back. What adds insult to injury, guests must look up at the sad, broken, left for dead people mover track.
Professortango1
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I still stand by Rocket Rods as Peoplemover was a joke in the 90's. The Tron tunnel was embarrassing as a kid and the ride was something my parents dragged me on. I also had similar encounters with Circlevision, a grainy old movie of documentary footage in a theatre you had to stand in. I remember just sitting on the floor and playing with the fibers in the carpet.
Rocket Rods was a great idea, just cheapened execution. It took a ride that was very outdated and turned it into something that could draw a crowd. They just didn't build it right.
For me, the biggest losses I've experienced has been Alien Encounter, Tower of Terror, and Splash Mountain. I miss Country Bears, but I also was shocked how clunky WDW's version was when I went there a few years back. Losing Snow White's Scary Adventures was also depressing.
My mom loved Disney and often spoke fondly about Mine Train Through Nature's Wonderland, but she also LOVED Big Thunder, so I know she was happy to have the experience updated.
Rocket Rods was a great idea, just cheapened execution. It took a ride that was very outdated and turned it into something that could draw a crowd. They just didn't build it right.
For me, the biggest losses I've experienced has been Alien Encounter, Tower of Terror, and Splash Mountain. I miss Country Bears, but I also was shocked how clunky WDW's version was when I went there a few years back. Losing Snow White's Scary Adventures was also depressing.
My mom loved Disney and often spoke fondly about Mine Train Through Nature's Wonderland, but she also LOVED Big Thunder, so I know she was happy to have the experience updated.
Moving the rockets from up the top of the tower to the entry to Tomorrowland was a huge downgrade, and I miss the Vacation Hoedown (still available at TDR for my fellow enthusiasts, for now), but I don’t think anything compares to losing the PeopleMover. It added charm and optimism and energy, but it was also just a great space to relax with friends/loved ones and to enjoy gazing out over Tomorrowland. Even when the Rocket Rods were (briefly) working, they were inferior.
mickEblu
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Im sure a lot of this depends on what was around during your childhood but I cant see how objectively you can compare something like the location of the Astro Orbitor / Rocket Jets to losing Splash Mountain. A 10+ minute classic attraction with great music, thrills and dozens of AA's vs an inferior placement of a spinner ride. Cmon now lol. Without having been born at the time I'd say Mine Train has to be the the most comparable but the fact that it was replaced by arguably the best Disney coaster of all time helped soften the blow I'm sure.