I haven't been to WDW in 6 years, and so of course a lot has changed, some for the better some for the worst (in my opinion). I think I'm a little change-resistent; I heard a couple of comments about things being stale and old and kept thinking "but if you loved it once, why would you want it to be different?". Anyhow - Wondering what "changes" others have loved and hated? Or maybe something that really NEEDS a change? Here are mine:
Change is good!
- Stitch is closed, I think permanently? Okay by me, I HATED that ride, LOL
- Flights of Passage - OMG, amazing ride! Na'vi River Journey - meh
- Happily Ever After - I did really enjoy Wishes, so I wouldn't say this is "better" - but it really is a spectacular show
Change is bad!
- retheming the "flights of wonder" bird show to "Up! A bird adventure" (or whatever it was called). What a gong show - don't get me wrong, I LIKE Dug and Russell, but their addition to THIS attraction is weird and pointless - that and the opening bit about being descended from the queen of Ananadapur.... All of this just detracts from the BIRDS and I feel like we saw a lot less of them. I LOVED the old show, which felt cozy and relaxed and really let you learn about the birds. Sorry for the rant - I felt really strongly about that one ;-)
- No more Great Movie Ride? or Sorcerers hat at the entrance? Disappointed!
- Norway Pavilion all Frozen themed - I actually DID enjoy the new ride, but WAY too much Frozen and not enough Norway. I don't do the Pavillions to see movie tie-ins (and just curious - if they are going to do that anyway, why no Mulan in China?)
we need a change!
- Country Bear Jamboree- What the heck is up with that show? The whole thing smells like old and the critters are looking a touch moth eaten, but we found it hysterically inappropriate for a kids show - blood on the ground? Come up and see me some time? I felt like I was in some weird Criminal Minds episode, LOL
Lol. My dad dragged us into the Country Bear Jamboree way too many times. Maybe that is why I'm so sick and twisted.
I'll meet you at the Rainbow Bridge.
We love Country Bear Jamboree! I do not really enjoy all the projections in the MK firework show. Loved Wishes. But I guess all the fireworks are going to have projections soon. Days are numbered for Illuminations. Change it is going to happen. Do not have to like it though
"Blood on the Saddle" is a real song by Tex Ritter and the next few verses are worse. :ack:
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LOL- thanks for telling me! I looked up the lyrics - at least that gives some context for mister Psycho Bear...I was a little worried about what his deal was:funny:
Cinderelley;2514814 wrote: Lol. My dad dragged us into the Country Bear Jamboree way too many times. Maybe that is why I'm so sick and twisted.
Hey, no bad mouthing CBJ. They'll turn it into Star Wars meets Frontierland or something.
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texas211;2514832 wrote: Hey, no bad mouthing CBJ. They'll turn it into Star Wars meets Frontierland or something.
Blood on the Saber
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Change is good
1. New Toy Story Land
2. New Star Wars Land
3. Stitch is gone
4. Flights of Passage
5. Navi River Journey
6. The dragon that was in the parade but unfortunately caught on fire
Change that hurts
1. Adventurer's Club (bring it back! You could set it up near the Jungle Cruise!)
2. The characters at Liberty Tree Tavern - we LOVED Chip n Dale
3. Stitch doesn't do the wake up call any more
4. Wishes. It was my favorite.
5. Fastpass +
6. Rivers of Light - I hope to never have to sit through that again.
I'll meet you at the Rainbow Bridge.
mom2morgan;2514829 wrote: LOL- thanks for telling me! I looked up the lyrics - at least that gives some context for mister Psycho Bear...I was a little worried about what his deal was:funny:
He's really in league with the Small World dolls.
I'll meet you at the Rainbow Bridge.
Cinderelley;2514936 wrote: Change is good
1. New Toy Story Land
2. New Star Wars Land
3. Stitch is gone
4. Flights of Passage
5. Navi River Journey
6. The dragon that was in the parade but unfortunately caught on fireChange that hurts
1. Adventurer's Club (bring it back! You could set it up near the Jungle Cruise!)
2. The characters at Liberty Tree Tavern - we LOVED Chip n Dale
3. Stitch doesn't do the wake up call any more
4. Wishes. It was my favorite.
5. Fastpass +
6. Rivers of Light - I hope to never have to sit through that again.
Bad change: fast pass+ should be the first 6 on your list.
Cinderelley;2514936 wrote: Change is good
1. New Toy Story Land
2. New Star Wars Land
3. Stitch is gone
4. Flights of Passage
5. Navi River Journey
6. The dragon that was in the parade but unfortunately caught on fireChange that hurts
1. Adventurer's Club (bring it back! You could set it up near the Jungle Cruise!)
2. The characters at Liberty Tree Tavern - we LOVED Chip n Dale
3. Stitch doesn't do the wake up call any more
4. Wishes. It was my favorite.
5. Fastpass +
6. Rivers of Light - I hope to never have to sit through that again.
I can agree with most of your list, but I really did like Rivers of Light as the closing show for AK. Colorful, good theme for the park and the mist screens are much better than those at Fantasmic!
I'm kind of nonplussed about FP+...I never really used the original FastPass too much, and only book FP+ options for what I REALLY don't want to miss. I've been pretty good about my timing on visits and rarely have a queue over 30 minutes...If the queue is over 30 minutes, I'll come back later.
I really miss Wishes as well...and SpectroMagic. Was not a big fan of MSEP when they brought it back, but loved Spectro!!!
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Not happy with some changes but my biggest disappointment is the lack of a nighttime parade at MK. I am shocked a parade wasn’t planned after all the construction of the walkways and areas around the castle hub were completed. I was hoping the Disneyland evening parade would be brought to Florida when the Electrical Light Parade was sent to California.
And I totally agree with the UP addition at AK. I am a former Girl Scout and leader (for over 30 years) and thought maybe the new show would be great but it was a disappointment. I love the idea of the badges the kids can earn walking around park and gathering information. But the new bird show is not a good addition.
We'll Go On....Off To Neverland
Wishes!
It's A Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow....Where Dreams Really Do Come True
Never Forget It was All Started By A Mouse....TTFN
PopPhan;2514950 wrote: I can agree with most of your list, but I really did like Rivers of Light as the closing show for AK. Colorful, good theme for the park and the mist screens are much better than those at Fantasmic!
I'm kind of nonplussed about FP+...I never really used the original FastPass too much, and only book FP+ options for what I REALLY don't want to miss. I've been pretty good about my timing on visits and rarely have a queue over 30 minutes...If the queue is over 30 minutes, I'll come back later.
I really miss Wishes as well...and SpectroMagic. Was not a big fan of MSEP when they brought it back, but loved Spectro!!!
I never saw SpectroMagic, but I am not a big parade fan. Most of the time, I just avoid where all the crowds are blocking the walkway and enjoy short lines for the rides.
I'll meet you at the Rainbow Bridge.
PopPhan;2514950 wrote: I can agree with most of your list, but I really did like Rivers of Light as the closing show for AK. Colorful, good theme for the park and the mist screens are much better than those at Fantasmic!
I agree with this statement completely. We view ROL as much more of a positive than negative. Is it the best show ever at Disney World? Not even close. But it's a really nice experience we're planning to enjoy from time to time. The music, lights, color, and presentation are really nice.
I'm also a Wishes fan, but I think I'd make my comment a little more general - I think I prefer the fireworks shows that you could see from anywhere around the park - or even outside the park. Now with the new shows, you need to be in front of the castle or Chinese Theater to see the projections that have become a focus of the new shows. If you're not close enough, you lose half the effect.
Cinderelley;2514959 wrote: I never saw SpectroMagic, but I am not a big parade fan. Most of the time, I just avoid where all the crowds are blocking the walkway and enjoy short lines for the rides.
Good answer. You can stay in a different area of the park and just about walk on to any attraction you like while the parade/fireworks shows are going on.
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