What Existing WDW Attractions Would You Remove?

[MagicMike]

A little debate recently came up regarding thoughts on the removal of Tomorrowland Speedway that got me thinking. In your opinion what rides or shows are so far past their prime that a complete removal/replacement is the only solution?

Just for the record, I believe that removing the Speedway to make room for a more advanced attraction would be a plus. No amount of re-theming can make it flow with the area it's located and the ride experience itself is out-of-date and lackluster.

 

[The Empress Lilly]

LMA

Buzz
Allah ad-Din's Magic Carpets

That Dinoland Carnival

TT (Yay! It's going!)

There are many others that I'd have re-done, but not removed.

 

[WDWmazprty]

SGE. That is all.

 

[MarkTwain]

Flying Carpets
Dino-Rama

That's pretty much it as far as complete removal goes. Other attractions can just be refurbs or get some retooling (Great Movie Ride, Country Bears) without being removed, IMO.

 

[Tod&BigMamaOdie]

My preference/opinion of space w/in MK & DHS (still thinking on AK & EC)where space could be better utilized:
CoP
Speedway - doesn't quite fit
SGE - terrible
MILF - rather it be at DHS
Magic Carpets - at least needs to be moved
Indy's stunt - 20+ yrs, no changes, quite a run kid.
LMA
AIE
BLT

 

[Tod&BigMamaOdie]

AK:
Dinorama - reimagineer'd
Actually, "settling" on remove Primeval Whirl & Triceratops Spin (even though daughter loves it).

 

[dave&di]

Borin' Soarin'

 

[The Empress Lilly]

CoP

 

[jlevis]

Stitch

 

[Tod&BigMamaOdie]

I'm sorry to disappoint. I appreciate what it was and understand that it is near and dear to many based on it being Walt's. I would like to see it, if possible, moved to EC (??).

 

[IanDLBZF]

Indy Stunt Show
Flying Carpets (well, at least moved to Hollywood Studios)
Nuff said.

 

[Mr.Skunkape]

Just replace the rides I do not like........wait every one has different taste so scrap that idea

 

[Mike K]

Lights, Motor, Action! would be at the top of my list followed by Stitch's Great Escape. Although, I feel like if all the stars aligned, a really cool Wall-E attraction could suit Stitch's spot quite well.

In regards to MagicMike's original post, I really think that the Tomorrowland Speedway could be given a second life if the whole theme and design were altered. I've mentioned before that transforming it into a "Tron" Speedway attraction could be really great and fit right in with the theme of Tomorrowland. I think that's the Speedway's biggest issue is that it just feels and looks so dated compared to the rest of a land that is meant to look futuristic. Of course, I respect your opinion above everything and while I have no deep rooted love for Tomorrowland Speedway, I just think it could be transformed back into something revolutionary instead of just being scrapped altogether.

 

[MagicMike]

Indy's stunt - 20+ yrs, no changes, quite a run kid.

Completely agree with this also. Indy has had a great run but when it comes to cutting time in DHS, it's the first to go for us. I definitely don't want to see Indiana Jones leave WDW altogether but I think the room the stunt show currently occupies would be better used for an attraction similar to Indys incarnation in Disneyland. Not to turn this into a "Why DHS Is A Half Day Park" thread, but same with the Studio Backlot Tour dated, unchanged, and if you have seen it once or twice in previous trips, you are inclined to skip it.

The original Universe Of Energy ride blew my mind when I was little but Ellen's Energy Adventure is a sad continuation of the ride. I don't see how a refurbishment would solve its problems, especially since Dinosaur steals its prehistoric thunder these days.

Ditto for the Journey Into The Imagination ride currently running.

 

[Tod&BigMamaOdie]

Completely agree with this also. Indy has had a great run but when it comes to cutting time in DHS, it's the first to go for us. I definitely don't want to see Indiana Jones leave WDW altogether but I think the room the stunt show currently occupies would be better used for an attraction similar to Indys incarnation in Disneyland. Not to turn this into a "Why DHS Is A Half Day Park" thread, but same with the Studio Backlot Tour dated, unchanged, and if you have seen it once or twice in previous trips, you are inclined to skip it.

The original Universe Of Energy ride blew my mind when I was little but Ellen's Energy Adventure is a sad continuation of the ride. I don't see how a refurbishment would solve its problems, especially since Dinosaur steals its prehistoric thunder these days.

Ditto for the Journey Into The Imagination ride currently running.

Agree with your post especially bolded.

 

[rufio]

MILF - rather it be at DHS
LMA
AIE
BLT

I have no idea what any of these are.

 

[bluewings]

I have no idea what any of these are.

Yeah it took me a few minutes but it's Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor, Lights Motors Action, American Idol Experience, and........bacon lettuce tomato....??? Yeah I'm struggling on that one still.

EDIT---oh I think it's Backlot Tour.


Things I'd totally remove....Lights Motors Action, American Idol...that's about it I think

 

[rufio]

Yeah it took me a few minutes but it's Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor, Lights Motors Action, American Idol Experience, and........bacon lettuce tomato....??? Yeah I'm struggling on that one still.

haha! I'm glad I'm not the only one.

 

[DisneyWall-E]

Stiches Great Escape, Lights Motor Action, Dinorama(Biggest waste of space in any park), Tomorrowland Speedway, Camp Minnie Mickey(This seems to be getting fixed), American Idol.

 

[MagicMike]

Tom Sawyer Island? All that prime space seems perfect for development into a new attraction for MK.

I really do love almost every ride at WDW and feel that 90-95% of the one's "on the fringe" could circumvent replacement by simply undergoing a refurb (In Some Cases, A Very Extensive Refurb). It just seems that some attractions, like Speedway and American Idol Experience, have outlasted their relevancy.