Originally Posted By brotherdave Which WDW attractions (any park or even anything in the resort) that you think Walt would have approved of and live up to his standards of entertainment and quality? Please keep the topic to WDW attractions that are not clones of Disneyland attractions that Walt had been involved with (i.e. Pirates, Haunted Mansion, Small World, Railroad, Dumbo, etc). Also, please keep this on topic to ONLY attractions that you think he would have liked, and why. Please, DO NOT list attractions that he would NOT like. Please be positive. My suggestions: Horizons - This attraction I feel epitomizes how Walt wanted us to feel about the future and technology...hopeful and optimistic. Although I doubt that he would have compromised his vision of EPCOT the City versus the way EPCOT became a theme park, I really think he would have approved of this attraction. (Possibly either in Tomorrowland, or as part of the public exhibit areas of EPCOT). Splash Mountain - Great theming and story telling on what has to be one of the best family thrill rides ever built. I also think he would have loved the way his Song of the South characters are portrayed in the ride. Space Mountain - Although it's original concept was approved by Walt, it wasn't until the technology became available until after his death to make it become possible. Besides, it debuted at the MK first. Another great family thrill ride reminiscent of the Matterhorn. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad - Again, a great themed thrill ride that the whole family can enjoy. Although, I think it would have been part of the more ambitious Thunder Mesa project with the originally planned Western River Expedition. Still, the ride meets the requirements for what I feel Walt would have insisted upon. Journey Into Imagination (Original) - This attraction I'm sure would have appealed to his creative side. It's childlike whimsy and wonderous effects and theming just seemed like something Walt would have helped to create. Twilight Zone Tower of Terror - Although I somehow doubt that he would have used a non-Disney theme to it, I think he would have loved the way it is presented. Great special effects with a real thrilling ride portion. I'm not entirely sure he would have liked the intensity of the ride, but, then again, they didn't have anything like this when he was alive. I still think he would have approved it, just possibly a tad bit tamer. The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh - Ok, I know I may take some heat for this one, but, as "C" Ticket dark rides go, this actually pretty decent. On par with Snow White or Alice in Wonderland. I just don't think he would have removed Mr. Toad for it. He would have found somewhere else in Fantasyland for it (new building probably), or he might have even built a new off-shoot land where Toontown Fair is now for it. I think he'd also would have loved to use the TDL Hunny Hunt technology if it was available, but, as it is, I think it sort of fits into what his Fantasyland dark rides were intended to be. Mickey Mouse Revue - Although gone for more than a quarter century, I think this attraction would have been one of his pet projects. And I doubt he would have left it dissappear. Mickey's Philarmagic - Since I feel MMR would still be there today if Walt were still alive, Philarmagic also would have to have found a new home. I think he would have embraced the digital 3-D technology, though, I still feel that traditional 2-D animation would still exist under him as well. Anyway, I think that the theme parks would be one way that he would have wanted this technology seen, and Philarmagic would be a perfect venue for this. Spaceship Earth - As with Horizons and JII, I feel he would have loved this attraction also. Very impressive and moving. I think he would have liked the structure of the geosphere as well (minus the wand, of course!), and, quite possibly, it might have found it's way into downtown EPCOT as part of the tourist area. Living with the Land - Although he might have 'upped' the entertainment portion of this attraction, it definitely follows the 'edutainment' philosophy that he started with his World's Fair attractions. World of Motion - Another World's Fair inspired attraction that I think he would have loved. Lots of funny AA scenes and another 'whimsical' ride that the whole family can enjoy. Typhoon Lagoon - This entire water park would most certainly fit into his scheme of totally immersive entertainment. I have no doubt that he would have given this project the 'greenlight' with the emergence of waterparks across the country. Ok, let's hear yours! Feel free to repeat any of mine...
Originally Posted By trekkeruss I think he would approve of the vast majority of attraction at WDW, which is why it would be far easier, and in no way negative, for me to name the ones he wouldn't like. I think even the ones he would approve of he'd probably tinker with anyway. He never could leave anything alone.
Originally Posted By brotherdave One last one I forgot to mention in my post, The American Adventure. This attraction, I feel, might have been one of his favorites since he loved American history so much. The outstanding quality of this show, I think, would even astound him!
Originally Posted By FerretAfros I think he would have liked the Great Movie Ride. He probably would have kept updating it every couple years, so it never got too stale, but it is very reminiscent of an era that has passed.
Originally Posted By brotherdave No doubt. Though, I wonder if he would have approved the World's Fair theme park as another gate (without the Epcot name, of course!). Somehow, the concept of the park that ultimately became named Epcot might have appealed to him.
Originally Posted By dizneed I believe that Walt Disney would have approved of all of Animal Kingdom, except maybe for Dinosaur and Dinorama. It is a true "Family Oriented" theme park, Especially Expedition Everest, a great family attraction.
Originally Posted By a1stav OK I am going out on a limb here. Mission Space, I know many of you think that Walt would have hatted it because of the strong physical "thrill". Walt loved that idea of space flight and tried to give that experience to Disneyland guest with "Mission to the Moon". Well Mission Space is as real a space flight experience that the average person will ever experience. I don't feel that MS is a "thrill ride", I think it is a rare opportunity for any of us to live out the fantasy of being an astronaut. I think that Walt would have been nuts for it.
Originally Posted By a1stav ^^^^ Sorry for the overuse of the word experience, I should proof read more before I post.
