Originally Posted By Dabob2 Well, I have to disagree. DL changed far more in its first dozen years, actually. The roster of attractions from 1967 compared to 1955 is staggering. Now granted, most of that was addition, and they were inventing the whole theme park idea as they went along. But there were complete miscues that disappeared (Mickey Mouse Circus, Holidayland, much of the original TL), as well as completely new landscape/environments improving and replacing what was there before (Nature's Wonderland replacing the dusty stagecoach trails, the whole Matterhorn/subs/monorail area replacing, well, nothing). And, of course, in 1967 the New TL radically replaced the original. True, it wasn't the entrance (the only actually unprecedented thing about the DCA changes). But considering that BVS will have only one attraction (the red cars) and the rest is revamped stores and restaurants - very nicely revamped from what I've seen, to be sure - it's hard to say the '67 TL redo wasn't more extensive, since it included major attractions such as the PeopleMover, ATIS, and the CofP, plus complete re-dos of America the Beautiful, Flight to the Moon, and Rocket Jets. (And this the same year that they added the landmark PoTC!) DL revamped its weakest land after a dozen years; DCA is revamping its weakest after 11. I can't think of another park, Disney or not, that underwent more monumental changes in its first dozen years than DL. (The pace ever since has slowed remarkably.) Most of them were wonderful, and they were done because they place was so popular, and because Walt was so restless with new ideas he wanted to put there. But motivations aside, DL itself is the biggest chameleon in its first dozen years. MGM also added enough stuff to outstrip its original price tag in its first dozen years, as it opened quite "light." This was much more the model for DCA than DL - open light, add more later. Which was also the basic model (every park is unique - this is BASIC model) taken then by DSP, HKDL, and to an extent DAK. DCA was neither the first nor last in this chain.
Originally Posted By berol I don't see what it matters whether it's the most extensive redo (or if anyone disagrees since I bet that's where this is about to go... yet again), as long as the result works.
Originally Posted By Dabob2 That's the bottom line for me too. Would rather look forward to the changes - both BVS and Carsland look great so far.
Originally Posted By crapshoot <<Would rather look forward to the changes - both BVS and Carsland look great so far.>> From a "I don't give a crap about costs" POV: I wish that they would reconfigure DCA every ten years whether it needs it or not.
Originally Posted By mstaft I find Monsters Inc to be a classic movie with a lof of warmth. It's a family favorite and a great C/D ticket dark ride.
Originally Posted By disneyfreaksk Oh Rockin' Rollercoaster would make my year. I miss that ride since moving from Florida. Who do I talk to to get this ride in DCA??
Originally Posted By ImgineerBob phase 2 largely depends on how succesful the current changes make the park
Originally Posted By CuriousConstance I like the Monsters Inc ride too. Yeah it might be a bit confusing if you haven't seen the movie, but what dark ride wouldn't be confusing?
