Classic Disneyland

Originally Posted By USCSurfer

This would be my take. Clearly a whole lot of retro--- mixed with contemporary tech.

For those of us who remembered the retro attractions, I think bringing them back with new technology would be very appealing. For newer generations who didn't know them, they'd be new, and I think they would be very popular.
My opinion, of course.

Great Moments With Mr. Lincoln
Main Street Vehicles
Main Street Cinema

Jungle Cruise
Indiana Jones
Swiss Family Treehouse
(add) Jungle Book attraction (if room)

Frontierland Shootin' Gallery
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
Mine Train Through Nature's Wonderland (if they could make room)
Mark Twain
Sailing Ship Columbia

Pirates of the Caribbean
Haunted Mansion
Rafts to TOM SAWYER'S Island

Mike Fink Keel Boats
Davy Crockett Explorer Canoes
Splash Mountain
Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (upgraded)

Pinocchio
Snow White
Peter Pan
Alice in Wonderland
Mr. Toad's Wild Ride
Mad Tea Party
Dumbo
Storybook Land Canal Boats
Casey Jr.
King Arthur's Carousel
Sleeping Beauty Castle walkthrough
Skyway to Tomorrowland
Matterhorn
It's a Small World
Motor Boat Cruise (upgraded with animation)

Submarine Voyage (the original with technology upgrades)
Monorail
Autopia
Skyway to Fantasyland
Carousel of Progress (with technology upgrades)
Peoplemover
Mission to Mars (with technology upgrades)
Space Mountain
Rocket Jets (back where they were)
Circlevision (instead of Buzz)
Adventures Through Inner Space (with technology upgrades)
Star Tours

 

Originally Posted By Mr Snappy

A lot of those attactions were complete garbage and deserved the death it recieved.

Instead of re-hasing the past, I would much rather bring in fresh ideas that would capture the imagination of today's younger crowd while still connecting to the older generation.

There are some "untouchables" such as POTC, Space Mountain, Mansion, and the Monorail....but we need some major projects that lets the imagination soar. Disney can do this.

 

Originally Posted By dresswhites

one of these days it would be nice of the imagineers to update winnie the pooh. i like the attraction, but i will concede that there are aspects that can be greatly enhanced. the attraction is 3 or 4 years now. it hasn't ever had a refurbishment.
maybe it is time. they don't have to completely overhaul the attraction, just add some new things like they did with Alice.

 

Originally Posted By Witches of Morva

ORWEN: Well, it looks like you're getting at least ONE of your wishes, USCSurfer, duckling!! They're already at work on the Sleeping Beauty Castle walk-thru. It's supposed to have some updated technology with a retro-type look that reminds us of Evynd Earl's original art work.

 

Originally Posted By USCSurfer

My posting is simply a personal opinion.

Considering most of the attractions on the list were either created/imagined/ planned by Walt himself (or one of his many imagineers who worked closely with him), I still see them as being some of the Disneyland classics of past and present, and a long way from "garbage" in my view.

That being said, if a person doesn't want to revisit old attractions that is fine. There are a lot who wouldn't want to go there, and I certainly understand. They won't be revisited anyway so you don't have to worry.

When I think of classic Disneyland, the above is what I think would make Disneyland awesome. I know these attractions will not be returning, I just wish some of them were still there on an upgraded level.

I think that Tomorrowland of 30 years ago, with highly-technological upgrades befitting of our modern age, would be of greater interest to me than what it looks like today. There would be more going on, and it would be engaging to many in today's generation who never knew these attractions.

As for the older generation? I worked Disneyland Attractions for ten years, and there wasn't a day that went by that someone didn't ask where those classic attractions such as Sings, Inner Space, and Mars were.

I know that they've been gone so long that I doubt anyone is asking about them now, but when I was there it was a frequent question, and was often met with a sense of discouragement when they found these attractions were no longer there.

Ultimately though people will have their own views of what works for them and what doesn't.

 

Originally Posted By TheParsec

I Hope they bring back the People Mover, mission to mars, and Great Moments With Mr. Lincoln... I'll be Very Happy!

 

Originally Posted By crapshoot

Say, have I ever mentioned the Flying Saucers we used to bump around in when I was just a kid?

Even with "all" of its technological glitches, it was still the most dynamic and interactive attraction that I have ever had the pleasure of riding on.

Talk about being ahead of its time.

 

Originally Posted By DOG1

A couple of opinions on "Classic Disneyland" musings:

1. Is not this particular topic one that has more relevance for those of us old enough to have experienced the prior attractions? My kids have no idea about any Mine Train ride at DL other than BTMR - they have no idea that prior to Space Mt. there was a Flying Saucer ride that was a very unique bumper car ride.

2. Sure, some of those slower moving "family" type rides will sound better now that some of us are older and we might not care to be thrown about or turned upside down in some of the newer thrill rides.

3. So perhaps it might do well for Disney folks to contemplate at least a few new interesting attractions (or revivals for that matter) that aren't thrill rides that require over-the-shoulder restraints.

 

Originally Posted By tete75

I would LOVE if they brought the peoplemovers back...I'm only 23 years ols but i've been going to Disneyland for that long and i remember the old Disneyland and especially the old Tomorrowland...I miss Captain EO too lol...Naming these attractions just reminds me of when my whole family would take annual trips to Disneyland those were the days...Sorry I'm getting off track..

 

Originally Posted By crapshoot

<<Is not this particular topic one that has more relevance for those of us old enough to have experienced the prior attractions?>>

Funny thing, the subject of "Olde Disneyland" is always a favorite topic of discussion with my nieces and nephews. And I never begin a conversation with: "Back in my day Missy . . . "

Being such huge fans of DL today, they have seen glimpses of missing attractions in my old DL souvenir guidebooks, yesterlanddotcom, and a couple of old videos including 40 Pounds of Trouble.

And now it is their turn to experience major changes to the Resort.

 

Originally Posted By Walter Elias

I miss some of the original attractions as well--Especially Mr. Lincoln for some reason. Everyone has their favorites or likes certain rides that may not be all that popular. Logically, since DL has limited space, they have to keep upgrading and changing the things that aren't as popular. Sad, but understandable. Otherwise, folks would lose interest all together and they'd have to close the gates. That would be the worst. Walt always regreted the fact that they didn't buy more land. I guess that's why they did things differently with WDW. I wonder if WDW has as many extinct attractions as DL does.

 

Originally Posted By 1Gee1

I would love to see a "Home of the Future" outside of Innoventions. The old one actually would still be pretty futuristic.

It would be fun to walk through the old house again and see which of those "unbelievable" contraptions actually came to fruitiion. I think I might start a new thread to see which of those things "y'all" can recall...

 

Originally Posted By DOG1

I doubt a slow moving Mine Train ride would be as in high demand as a second ride on something like BTMRR or Space Mountain. While it is true that the Disney folk do try to keep a good mix of attractions appealing to all age groups, the new big investments seem to be exclusively thrill rides with a strong "let's go again" component.

On the other hand, Disney spent a very tidy sum on the rehab of the DL sub ride which is certainly low capacity and high maintenance so who knows what might happen down the road.

 

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Originally Posted By SoThisIsLove

<<I heard a comic talk about that great movie you saw as a kid that you always loved. Then you saw it as an adult and have no idea why you loved it so much.>>

DD15 experienced that little heartbreak two weeks ago. I got "James and the Giant Peach" for her. She and DD18 had worn out their VHS copies as little girls.

She was so excited to see it again, and she was so bewildered by it. She was so sad when she told me, "Mom, I think you have to be a little girl to truly understand it."

It was like watching Peter Pan grow up, or something....

Having said that...I'm an old timer, and I do pine for the old things, too. Perhaps it's half the Peter Pan thing and half because I truly did love them.

 

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Originally Posted By crapshoot

<<I think most of the old people on here forget that the reason they love the old rides is because of the time and memory, not necessarily the ride.>>

Oh, I wouldn't really agree with that statement. Personally, I still like all of the old rides that I rode as a kid and yet continue to still ride them today.

I am more inclined to convey a sense of sorrow for those who missed out on some really good attractions coupled with the A-E Coupon experience.

Now that was Disneyland in all of it's grandure.

 

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Originally Posted By DOG1

"I am more inclined to convey a sense of sorrow for those who missed out on some really good attractions coupled with the A-E Coupon experience."

While I would agree with the lament about the some nice attractions that are no longer there at DL, I don't think the ticket book experience was anything special. The "fixed rate" admission policy makes far more sense as you know exactly what to expect to spend for admission and attractions. Heaven forbid that the Disney accountants ever figure out that with a "ticket book" type of arrangement they could make even more money per guest and thus implement some kind of "pay as you go" arrangement that could lead to a $100 price tag per person. Assume for the moment a $25 admission charge and $5 "E" tickets - at DL you could go on HM, BTMRR, POTC, JC, IASWAA, Matterhorn, Splash and Space Mt's, Indy and Nemo only for $75 - to go on any more attractions (or ride any of those favorites a 2nd time) you'd be dipping into your wallet many more times.

Its nice to have the old ticket books as a momento but that's all they should be at this point.

 

Originally Posted By FiveBearRugs

It was mentioned in post 10 and several times in the past, but here's the link:

<a href="http://www.yesterland.com" target="_blank">http://www.yesterland.com</a>

It's also one of my favourite sites.