Tomorrowland re-do?

[tielo]

The amount of duck tape that is used in Space Mountain to support the tracks and building would make it more profitable for Di$ney to buy the factory (announcement D23).
But harsh reality aside, this ride is old, rough and a hazard. So what if we get the accompanying Dole Whip shaped building that goes better with the whoopee cushion that is Tron. What if we get a pre-show that we had in Alien Encounter (best attraction Tomorrowland ever had) and then are off to visit the alien world in the new coaster using a horizontal lift with a spaceship above us and lazers presenting the tractor beam that pulls us up in space. Then we go trough space and worm holes to end up at their planet. Arriving in the station we found out that the alien that once got into the auditorium has come to their planet and slaughtered everyone. Blood dripping from walls, corpses ripped open and a bloody set of Mickey ears that we can buy later in the giftshop. But wait this is a fakes station (yep rip off Universals' Mummy ride) and of we go to end up back on Earth.

 

[Brian G.]

I do find it kinda funny how Space Mt went down for a major refurb about 15 years ago, and fans were upset that it didn't get an overhaul, and now fans are arguing over what should be preserved.

 

[SkiBum]

I do find it kinda funny how Space Mt went down for a major refurb about 15 years ago, and fans were upset that it didn't get an overhaul, and now fans are arguing over what should be preserved.

It is funny but it is consistent with human nature.

 

[Parkscope Joe]

I do find it kinda funny how Space Mt went down for a major refurb about 15 years ago, and fans were upset that it didn't get an overhaul, and now fans are arguing over what should be preserved.

Well again define “Major overhaul”. I’m all for it!

 

[belloq87]

I do find it kinda funny how Space Mt went down for a major refurb about 15 years ago, and fans were upset that it didn't get an overhaul, and now fans are arguing over what should be preserved.

I don't think there were too many who wanted a completely new layout at the time, just the same kind of luxury treatment that Disneyland's refresh got not too long before that (namely onboard audio).

Everybody (virtually) has been on the same page that the ride -- at minimum -- needs to have its track completely rebuilt.

 

[Brian G.]

I don't think there were too many who wanted a completely new layout at the time, just the same kind of luxury treatment that Disneyland's refresh got not too long before that (namely onboard audio).

Everybody (virtually) has been on the same page that the ride -- at minimum -- needs to have its track completely rebuilt.

I don't think that really changes the point I was making.

Whether it was a new layout or just Disneyland-level enhancements, the discussion back then was still about the refurb not going far enough.

Now the conversation is much more about preserving what exists. That's the shift I was talking about.

 

[RegLind]

To Disney fans, change is bad.

Not enough change is also bad.

And then there's the changes they've worked themselves into believing are confirmed based on forum rumors. Those are the ones that really don't like.

 

[mccgavin]

To Disney fans, change is bad.

Not enough change is also bad.

And then there's the changes they've worked themselves into believing are confirmed based on forum rumors. Those are the ones that really don't like.

The Disney Parks community is not a monolith. When you have a community that is this large and this old, there isn't always going to be an agreement about what is best for the parks. There are opinions being conveyed from people of very different demographics and age groups all at once.

I'm not saying anyone has to like or dislike what Disney has done or is rumored to do, but I don't prescribe to the argument that the community is full of contrarians that swing back and forth on what they want. Someone who has nostalgia for classic WDW is likely going to have a different opinion on something compared to a younger crowd that may want to see more contemporary properties be represented in the parks.

There's a lot more nuance than what you are letting on...