Originally Posted By ChampDisney Many people have the same impression you do but lets not get over our heads atleast not yet. If find out that Mr. Toad is coming to the UK then its time to freak out.
Originally Posted By fredddy I have no nostalgia of this ride. It was dated, the films belonged to to early eighties and the rest of the ride, though charming, was just a kind of mini-small world. And I have no problem with seeing Disney characters in Epcot: this is a Disney park. Never forget that the main criticism from guest after the opening of Epcot was that there was no Disney characters and they quickly added them to the park...
Originally Posted By jaycub Thank you fredddy, that's what I was just thinking too. I loved this ride when we went on it last time, but it was due for an update, and who knows, the addition of Panchito, Jose, and Donald would be a welcome addition. If you watch Saludos Amigos, which is where Jose came from, it mentions that he was designed after an already popular Brazilian character, so it seems fitting to me.
Originally Posted By trailsend One of my favorite each and every single time I visited EPCOT since it opened. Yes it was outdated; but every year, the same guys were diving off the cliffs; the same people were sitting in the "wet" bar drinking the same drinks; the same people were walking on the beach and the same children were running and playing and the same man and woman were trying to get me to buy something - running along side my boat . . .I love this ride . . .my children grew up on this ride . . .it was a perfect place to cool off and relax . . .I am definitely going to miss it, cheesey and all. Goodbye, oh great and favorite El Rio Del Tiempo ~ I will miss you.
Originally Posted By brotherdave Anyone know exactly what scenes will be changing in the ride? Will they only be adding the characters to some of the existing scenes, or will they actually be redoing scenes completely? Given the short time frame, I'm betting that it will basically be the same ride with new film footage featuring the Three Caballeros, along with some possible AA's of Jose, Panchito, and Donald, especially in the 'small world' section and possibly at the end of the ride where the map of Mexico is. Just a guess on my part...
Originally Posted By kennect When I heard of this update I immediately thought of how those three characters livened up the Mickey Mouse Revue at the MK when it opened...I thought they were a great deal of fun the way they were used there...Hopefully they will be fun, again, in this update...One idea though that I really love is the idea that old characters are being used to entertain generations that have no idea who they are....No Pixar, just classic Disney...
Originally Posted By TheRedhead ^^^You know, I was 5 years old the only time I evere saw the Mickey Mouse Revue. And to this day I can STILL see the Three Caballeros popping up all over the theater. Honestly, I thought it was a false memory until I saw a video of it. I'd love to see that kind of fun added to the Mexico ride. The ride is not cheesy-funny or cheesy-cool. It is cheesy-lame. I skipped it on my last two visits. But the Mexico pavillion is so beautiful, I'd like to see a ride worthy of that atmosphere. Send in the birds!
Originally Posted By TDLFAN >>If find out that Mr. Toad is coming to the UK then its time to freak out.<< Actually, I like that idea. It would give the UK pavillion some life since it is the most stale showcase of them all at EPCOT. Reason why they sell so much beer... so you don't realize what a waste of time that pavillion really is.
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Originally Posted By jmuboy If we can't have Mr Toad I would love a Mary Poppins ride in the UK Pavilion.
Originally Posted By DramaMama07 I have to agree that I like the idea of adding characters to the rides. Believe me when I say that I fought this within myself because I realize that EPCOT is not really about that. HOWEVER if a child can be truly enchanted by the UK pavillion because Mr. Toad is there, then great! If somebody learns something about Mexican heritage from one of the three cabillaros (Sorry about spelling!), then more power to 'em! If adding characters will help everyone to learn and visit the world showcase more, then I am all for it.
Originally Posted By sun-n-fun ^^I agree. The only part of WDW my boys don't care for are the countries in EPCOT. We entice them to walk through by reminding them of the rides. If characters will make them enjoy it more, I'm all for it. They may even be more open to learning about the different cultures.
Originally Posted By gurgitoy2 "it mentions that he was designed after an already popular Brazilian character, so it seems fitting to me." Well, yeah, but the ride is in the MEXICO pavillion, so Panchito should be the most featured. I'm very curious how this update turns out. It's not a lengthy refurb, so maybe it will just be switching out the filmed portions. I do think they should add some AA's to the "Small World" section, but who knows.
