Originally Posted By hightp Too bad they didn't save the props from the 20,000 Leagues ride. Since there were 2 sets of items, Disney could have put pieces from the sunken city on either side of train to make it look like you were riding through a forgotten temple or something (similar to the Jungle Cruise temple). Then again, it would, probably have been out of place.
Originally Posted By jmuboy DL's RoA are drained and getting an overall upgrade. new track for the riverboat. Trimming the vegetation. General cleaning. Also rumors of new scenery. Not sure. Maybe some of the DL ideas will head east. That seems to be what happens recently. TSMM, Mermaid Ride, Star Tours 2, etc.
Originally Posted By MinnieSummer I don't even look at the train as an attraction. It is simply an easier way to get from point a to point b. If I'm not mistaken they took out the boats at AK because everyone expected them to be an attraction not a means of transportation. We'd better be careful or the train will disappear rather than take the time and money to plus them. I've only been on the Riverboat once and that was many years ago. It didn't seem worth the time.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Somebody please restart my heart please. The Riverboats and trains were Walt's main attraction ideas for the little parcel of land next to the Studios. The ideas got bigger and then he finally opened DL in the OC. Wow, WOW
Originally Posted By A Happy Haunt <<I've only been on the Riverboat once and that was many years ago. It didn't seem worth the time>> AAAAHHHHHHHH!!! Oh well, one less guest in line ahead of me
Originally Posted By brotherdave The train (and to a lesser extent, the river boat)is THE heart and soul of Disneyland and every Magic Kingdom style park. To lose them would indeed be when Walt's spirit truly leaves the Disney Company.
Originally Posted By Manfried I don't want to see them lose them. They provide so much to the park. But let's face it, the train ride at the Magic Kingdom is at best, a train ride. There is very little to look at. Disneyland's has stuff to look at, even if it is a little old and dated. Please Disney management, make this train ride a Disney-worthy attraction. Particularly by the canal along the north section.
