Originally Posted By Bob Paris 1 Check out about a third of the way down Miceage's new update. <a href="http://micechat.com/forums/blogs/weekend-update/1805-disney-world-update;-disneyland-paris;-white-tigers-australia;-legolands-miniland.html" target="_blank">http://micechat.com/forums/blo...and.html</a> Yikes indeed!!! I don't know if I'd feel safe riding that ship. It says rather than fixing it they will just replace it. I wonder if they actually will? Maybe instead of two(unnecessary)paddle steamers they should just have ONE and a proper pirate ship?
Originally Posted By Bolna That pirate ship is stationary. It is on Adventure Isle in Andventureland, not going around the Rivers of the Far West in Frontierland as the two paddle steamers. The pirate ship is a play ground, I think. So, I guess there is no real question of wether it might sink... It definitely is an eyesore and one the really bad examples of how much DLP let some things deteriorate with regard to maintenance. It has been announced recently quite publicly that they are going to rebuild it. I am quite optimistic that they will rebuild it, but the question will be: how long will it take them to finally start the project?
Originally Posted By tonyanton I heard that they are replacing it with an entirely new structure (i.e. removing what is there and dropping in a brand new one).
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo I will share pictures when we return. It is indeed an embarassment, though overall DLP is improving imensely. No where near as good as Europa Park, but getting there. Pictures to come when we get back to Europe. Bottom line, Disney parks are no longer the best maintained, managed or gardened. Europa Park beats them out. Big report and photos to come in May
Originally Posted By Malin *** Bottom line, Disney parks are no longer the best maintained, managed or gardened. Europa Park beats them out. Big report and photos to come in May *** I think that depends a lot on which Disney Parks your refering to here. Not all of them are poorly maintained and filthy like Paris or Orlando. I continue to see exceptional standards of upkeep kept everytime I visit a California, Hong Kong or a Tokyo Disney Park. Although I'm looking forward to your thoughts on Europa Park.
Originally Posted By DlandDug I was at DLP several years ago and was shocked at how badly maintained things were.
Originally Posted By tashajilek I was just in Disneyland a few days ago. The crowds were high but the park was in beautiful condition.
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt Yeah Tasha, I haven't ever seen DLR look as broken down as I've seen DLRP. The visible mildew on Le Château de la Belle au Bois Dormant (clearly visible from a distance) when I was there several years ago was a real shock. Like Dave and others have said, the place appears to finally be getting some seriously needed TLC.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo It is getting some needed TLC, though I was shocked to hear of the Big Thunder issue. The effects were all poor on our trip on it a week before the accident. It is still the most beautiful designed Disney park in the world, but management need to all be fired.
Originally Posted By Witches of Morva ORDDU: Management over there needs ta be HEXED, davewasbaloo, ducklin'! That's what they needs! A good ol' hex right where it hurts! An' I's just the witch ta hex 'em!!!
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Please do. The good news is there is now scaffolding around the ship, about 9 years too late, but they are doing something about it now.
Originally Posted By Bolna <<Please do.>> Yes, sounds like a great plan! <<The good news is there is now scaffolding around the ship>> Very good news! I think 2012 will be a very good year to visit DLP - I just hope they come up with some better entertainment than the current hub show... And of course it would have been much better if there had been new attractions for the 20th birthday as well.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Well, I am hoping that being the 20th, they will do something special. They have been testing a fountain in front of the castle, and there is going to be a new firework show, so I am thinking a trip to DLP will be in order next summer.
Originally Posted By Bolna I think I might brave the summer crowds as well, I really want to experience late openings and fireworks at DLP again. The last time I was there during the summer was in 1997.
Originally Posted By Witches of Morva ORWEN: I'm so glad they're finally doing something to fix the poor old pirate ship. Capt. Hook has been so down in the dumps over the bad condition of his home for so long, now. ORGOCH: Yeah, he was tellin' us his dang ship gives a whole new meanin' ta 'takin' a leak'!
Originally Posted By CDF1 Sorry to hear about the reports of DLP being in such a sad state. The one time I visited the park in 1995 it was in great shape. Any news on what they have or have not decided to do with the big open space at the other end of the Frontierland river? Always seemed like a great place for Splash Mountain.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Hi CDF1, I would say the 1995 was absolutely the best time at DLP (even though we have the Studios with some fantastic attractions now). DLP is full of lots of expansion pads (a couple in Discoveryland, a few in Fantasyland, a huge one in adventureland (originally planned for an Indy type jeep attraction, and a couple in Frontierland). I have seen plans for Splash in the Frontierland train station before. The space you refer to on the Rivers of the Far West is no longer a space, it is a large stage that has hosted the excellent Tarzan Stage Show and Wickey's Winter Wonderland - including Mickey and Minnie ice skating.
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt "The good news is there is now scaffolding around the ship, about 9 years too late, but they are doing something about it now." Yay! "ORGOCH: Yeah, he was tellin' us his dang ship gives a whole new meanin' ta 'takin' a leak'!" LOL.
Originally Posted By mstaft Maybe by the time we get back there (once Ratatouille opens!) things will be back in great shape. Perhaps even a Little Mermaid attraction and the Beauty and the Beast AA show.
