Would you lock Disneyland in its 1989 state?

[Disney Irish]

This is ignoring the specifics about the scenario I presented.

I truly believe that at least 3/4th of the people that voted “no” would not be able to resist the opportunity to time time travel. No matter what ride(s) it cost them. For most who voted “no” I think is more of an ideological vote based on what they value when it comes to Disneyland and not what they would actually do if this offer was presented to them in real life. This is a good example of how surveys and polls can be garbage.

Or you're ignoring the comments that follow up to that poll, such as mine and @BrianLo. I've seen that version of Disneyland you're suggesting for this "time travel" experiment, I experienced myself. And while it would be an interesting to experience novelty of "time travel", once I experienced the Parks in 1989, I don't need to do it again. I don't need to go back over and over and over, I rather move forwards. And really, there are much more interesting places and times to visit if time travel is possible, like visiting Walt himself as @BrianLo mentioned.

If you want to have that, cool, more power to you. But don't dismiss our opinions as not being honest just because they differ from yours.

 

[Consumer]

I voted no because I want 1995, not 1989. But I'm perfectly happy admitting that a stagnant Disneyland is fine. If it's truly timeless, it doesn't need to constant updating.

 

[CHOX]

The only loss for me is Indiana Jones.

 

[mickEblu]

Or you're ignoring the comments that follow up to that poll, such as mine and @BrianLo. I've seen that version of Disneyland you're suggesting for this "time travel" experiment, I experienced myself. And while it would be an interesting to experience novelty of "time travel", once I experienced the Parks in 1989, I don't need to do it again. I don't need to go back over and over and over, I rather move forwards. And really, there are much more interesting places and times to visit if time travel is possible, like visiting Walt himself as @BrianLo mentioned.

If you want to have that, cool, more power to you. But don't dismiss our opinions as not being honest just because they differ from yours.

So you want me to believe that 12 of you would say No to something that no human being has ever done before…as far as we know. Just so you can continue riding Rise of the Resistance, Mickeys Runaway railway and have your face buried in your phone all day booking stuff while you wait in line?

 

[networkpro]

So you want me to believe that 12 of you would say No to something that no human being has ever done before…as far as we know. Just so you can continue riding Rise of the Resistance, Mickeys Runaway railway and have your face buried in your phone all day booking stuff while you wait in line?

Yes. You have an answer, not necessarily the one you are looking for.

 

[Disney Irish]

So you want me to believe that 12 of you would say No to something that no human being has ever done before…as far as we know. Just so you can continue riding Rise of the Resistance, Mickeys Runaway railway and have your face buried in your phone all day booking stuff while you wait in line?

Once the novelty of the "time travel" part wears off, yes.

I can't speak for the others, but again I've experienced that time period before, I know what it was like, I'm not some kid that never experienced it before, I have my memories.

 

[mickEblu]

Once the novelty of the "time travel" part wears off, yes.

I can't speak for the others, but again I've experienced that time period before, I know what it was like, I'm not some kid that never experienced it before, I have my memories.

It’s a one time deal. You say yes and get to time travel to 1989 Disneyland every time you walk in the gate or you say no and it stays as it is today and continues change. The time travel part wearing off is irrelevant as I have a hard time believing anyone would have the will power to resist the deal in the first place.

 

[Disney Irish]

It’s a one time deal. You say yes and get to time travel to 1989 Disneyland every time you walk in the gate or you say no and it stays as it is today and continues change. The time travel part wearing off is irrelevant as I have a hard time believing anyone would have the will power to resist the deal in the first place.

So that isn't time travel then, again that is about locking Disneyland as a 1989 museum forever, just as I thought. So then its a permanent no for me.

I'm a number of years older than you, I've experienced the 80s and version of Disneyland before, I don't need to relive it again, sorry.

But hey I think you have a good story for a book or movie, ever fancy being an author or screenwriter? Maybe you can sell it to Disney, and it can be a new take on their Kingdom Keepers series. I'm not even joking here. BTW, whatever happened to that project being turned into a movie?

 

[mickEblu]

So that isn't time travel then, again that is about locking Disneyland as a 1989 museum forever, just as I thought. So then its a permanent no for me.

I'm a number of years older than you, I've experienced the 80s and version of Disneyland before, I don't need to relive it again, sorry.

But hey I think you have a good story for a book or movie, ever fancy being an author or screenwriter? Maybe you can sell it to Disney, and it can be a new take on their Kingdom Keepers series. I'm not even joking here. BTW, whatever happened to that project being turned into a movie?

Hahah thanks I think I have a good ideas but I’m probably not a good enough writer. Might need to take a class or two.

I’m not sure I’ve never read any of those books but I know about them.

It is time traveling though. It’s just time traveling at one location.

 

[Disney Irish]

Hahah thanks I think I have a good ideas but I’m probably not a good enough writer. Might need to take a class or two.

I’m not sure I’ve never read any of those books but I know about them.

It is time traveling though. It’s just time traveling at one location.

Well might want to look into it, as it’s good content to write about.

Anyways, I wouldn’t call this “time travel” in the sense that everyone is used to. This is more of like a “portal to a specific place and time”, as it’s locked rather than a traditional travel through time type of process like a time travel machine that can go to multiple places and time. It’s an important distinction, especially when writing a story.

Anyways, whatever you want to call it, as much as it’s an interesting concept I’m still a no. Sorry

 

[mickEblu]

Well might want to look into it, as it’s good content to write about.

Anyways, I wouldn’t call this “time travel” in the sense that everyone is used to. This is more of like a “portal to a specific place and time”, as it’s locked rather than a traditional travel through time type of process like a time travel machine that can go to multiple places and time. It’s an important distinction, especially when writing a story.

Anyways, whatever you want to call it, as much as it’s an interesting concept I’m still a no. Sorry

This is my story and I’ll call it what I want. Lol. But haha thanks I might look into it.

 

[DarkMetroid567]

I’d love to travel back in 1989 to see it, but would hate to lock 1989 into 2025. I enjoy too much of the post-1989 lands and additions.

 

[mlayton144]

Well might want to look into it, as it’s good content to write about.

Anyways, I wouldn’t call this “time travel” in the sense that everyone is used to. This is more of like a “portal to a specific place and time”, as it’s locked rather than a traditional travel through time type of process like a time travel machine that can go to multiple places and time. It’s an important distinction, especially when writing a story.

Anyways, whatever you want to call it, as much as it’s an interesting concept I’m still a no. Sorry

You have just entered …. The twilight zone

 

[mlayton144]

Not that anyone asked, but I would freeze Epcot 1989 without question. No other place in the world captures the vibes and aspirations of the 1980s than that place at that time. World of motion, journey , SSE, Horizons, innoventions, and Illuminations (my fav nighttime show ever). What a frikkin cool place for a teenager

 

[britain]

Indy was the pinnacle.

It effectively doubled the size of Adventureland, and brought the beautiful Jungle Cruise boathouse to boot.

Lock it in at 1995.


(Disneyland Paris has essentially been locked in at 1995 anyway.)

 

[mickEblu]

Indy was the pinnacle.

It effectively doubled the size of Adventureland, and brought the beautiful Jungle Cruise boathouse to boot.

Lock it in at 1995.


(Disneyland Paris has essentially been locked in at 1995 anyway.)

This is why it’s funny seeing that comment that said “you got an answer, it’s just not the answer you want” or whatever was said. If I “wanted” a particular answer I would have used 1995 or even 2016 as the year instead of 1989. Hell even Jan 2020, you have GE/ ROTR and Splash is still there.

And wow I can’t even remember what the Jungle Cruise looked like pre boathouse. It wasn’t two stories right?

 

[britain]

This is why it’s funny seeing that comment that said “you got an answer, it’s just not the answer you want” or whatever was said. If I “wanted” a particular answer I would have used 1995 or even 2016 as the year instead of 1989. Hell even Jan 2020, you have GE/ ROTR and Splash is still there.

And wow I can’t even remember what the Jungle Cruise looked like pre boathouse. It wasn’t two stories right?

I remember it was mostly bamboo poles holding up tent like canvas.

 

[coffeefan]

If I had to freeze time it would be 1999, so I guess that would apply to Disneyland too. Just seems like we had it good back then. Disneyland would have Indy and Fantasmic too and the Rocket Rods.

 

[SuddenStorm]

If I had to freeze time it would be 1999, so I guess that would apply to Disneyland too. Just seems like we had it good back then. Disneyland would have Indy and Fantasmic too and the Rocket Rods.

I never thought I'd see someone advocate for immortalizing the Pressler era on a Disneyland forum.

 

[coffeefan]

I never thought I'd see someone advocate for immortalizing the Pressler era on a Disneyland forum.

Just the attraction lineup in working order. If it includes people becoming immortal then might as well go back to 1966 to see Walt.