Originally Posted By bloona we went in, but it was way too hot in there, I think the floor just soaked up heat or something...lol...Connor walked around a few times, went on the slide, drank lots from the water fountain and we left, Kieran took it on himself to be in charge of looking after small children on the slide, making sure no one pushed in ...lol...
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 People go to WalMart too, ss. Doesn't mean it's a quality place either.
Originally Posted By TALL Disney Guy <It's truly a shame they went from this.... <a href="http://www.bigbrian-nc.com/WDW" target="_blank">http://www.bigbrian-nc.com/WDW</a> 1971/01110243-500.jpg to this.... <a href="http://www.chasesonthebeach.co" target="_blank">http://www.chasesonthebeach.co</a> m/kids.jpg So pathetic! So sad!> Oh God, it's worse than I'd thought... <People go to WalMart too, ss. Doesn't mean it's a quality place either.> Quality prices though brings us in.
Originally Posted By DVC_dad Pooh Playground is to Expedition Everest AS Electric Umbrella is to Victoria and Albert's AS Wal Mart is to Nordstrom AS Pepsi is to Coke AS Universal is to Disney Its not that the Pooh Playground isn't used daily, it's that something else would have actually added value to the Magic Kingdom experience. I guess bottom line, the presence of the playground isn't what bothers me. What bothers me is the location...of course there is the question of where ELSE would it have gone in?
Originally Posted By ssWEDguy >> People go to WalMart too, ss. Doesn't mean it's a quality place either << I understand and agree.
Originally Posted By Kennesaw Tom <<of course there is the question of where ELSE would it have gone in? >> There are playgrounds as each resort. The MK already has Tom Sawyer Island with is esentionally a huge themed playground. The MK simply does not need another playground. The lack of intrest in Poo's Playground just further demonstrates what a poor choice it was. I have repeatedly said that in my opinion Mickey's Toontown Faire needs to be torn down and completely rebuild utilitzing the area that encompuses Poo's Playground. Mickey's Toontown Faire is definatley the worst area of the MK at this time. Its "plasticy" look and apprearence, carnival rides et al do not fit with the rest of the park. That entire area was designed to be temporary and looks like its still there well beyond its days.
Originally Posted By wahooskipper Again, I would argue that the kids that Pooh Playground was intended for are not the same kids who have fun on Tom Sawyer Island.
Originally Posted By DVC_dad True about the kids at Pooh vs. Tom... You know what? In over 30 visits since 1998, I have NEVER been to Tom Sawyers Island. I guess I should go over there. What is over there?
Originally Posted By DVC_dad And that being said, Tom Sawyers Island is the absolute ONLY attraction at WDW (and Pooh Playground) I have NOT visited or "done." This includes Disney Quest, water parks, mini golf courses, fishing, horse back riding, Disney Institute classes of many different kinds (a lost treasure that I still cry over often) and everything in every park, including all shows, all dinner shows (except Mickey's Backyard BBQ and a few other things at the Camp Ground area) and I have seen Fantasmic, and Spirit of Aloha, and Hoop Dee Do Review. I think I have sought out almost everything to do and partook of the many pleasures there. Of course there is always something new, many things not even advertised or listed anywhere. That being said, it is a real shame that I have not been over there to the Tom Sawyer's Island, especially being that Tom Sawyer and Adventures of Huck Finn are two of my favorite books. I cannot wait until my kids are a little older and then the tours will start!!! Yay! I've never done a tour.
Originally Posted By vbdad55 <What bothers me is the location...of course there is the question of where ELSE would it have gone in?< any resort - although it is no tup to resort quality playground status either <Again, I would argue that the kids that Pooh Playground was intended for are not the same kids who have fun on Tom Sawyer Island.< it was aimed at no one - it was an extremely cheap way to cover up the fact that some attraction actually used to sit there....after 11 years they went to Home Depot and brought this back - and that will suffice for at least another 10 years until someone decides that the MK needs a spruce up - from the upkeep of HM to the rehab of Space Mountain. Almost anything else - didn;t have to be an e -ticket would have been a nice addition, this piece of cheapness should have stayed in the box it came it - the trees and grass were nicer - IMHO
Originally Posted By vbdad55 Also they no longer have to answer questions on when the sub ride is coming back - this isn't DL -- it isn't.
Originally Posted By mrichmondj If WDW had replaced 20,000 Leagues with the equivalent of Tom Sawyer's Island, the title of this thread would have been "Tom Sawyer's Island is Stupid." I'm not declaring Pooh's Playground the equivalent to TSI -- it's nowhere close, but I doubt that anything less than a ride-through attraction would be deemed "stupid" by people who are inclined to be dissatisfied with most everything. If Tom Sawyer's Island were being introduced as a new attraction today in 2006, it would be met with a collective yawn from the average guest -- which probably explains why most current guests don't bother to ride the raft over there now. That being said, I went to TSI during my last visit, and thoroughly enjoyed it! The caves and trails are as great as ever! I didn't enjoy Pooh's playground so much -- probably because I am over the age of 2. Are there about 50 better ideas for the old 20K Leagues site? You bet. I'm sure about 45 of them, even if better than Pooh or TSI combined, would be declared "stupid" by any number of people.
Originally Posted By kpwdwfan I have two six-year-old childern and we brought them into pooh's playground and they spent about one minute there. They were bored and uninterested to say the least. What child wants to play in a run of the mill playground with all of the other attractions in the park. Pooh's Playground was a cheap space filler and is a perfect example the lack of thought, imagination and vision that has permeated Disney over the past ten years. 20,000 Leagues site is a perfect location for a "E" ticket attraction and in my opinion, the lack of interest in developing this area in one of the biggest disappointments at WDW in the past ten years.
Originally Posted By wahooskipper A six year old child can ride most, if not all of the rides in Fantasyland. Many 2-3 year olds either can't or won't. I've never said this was a good replacement for 20K nor have I said it is an excellent playground. But, it is more than sufficient for a 20 minute or so break and that is what some little one's (and their parents) need as opposed to another line or gift shop.
Originally Posted By vbdad55 <I'm not declaring Pooh's Playground the equivalent to TSI -- it's nowhere close, but I doubt that anything less than a ride-through attraction would be deemed "stupid" by people who are inclined to be dissatisfied with most everything. < well I know I do not fit neatly inside your box, as I like Tom Sawyers Island - and my complaint is that the Poo Playground was unnecessary and is very poor quality. I have never said that they needed to replace 20K with an E ticket - any type of decent attraction would do. A dark ride, if it had not already been there a show like Philharmgic - anything that would ADD to Fantasyland, not detract. Most of the people here who have been posting here for years that have declared the same issues with the Poo Playground, are not posters that complain about everything, or even very much in fact...as more than a few would be accused of being Pollyana's in some respects, yet calling the playground a waste of time and money when it is so, does not make one a chronic complainer
Originally Posted By Kennesaw Tom Tom Sawyer Island is a first rate act. Aunt Polly's is still my favorite breakfast spot in the MK. Apple pie and hot chocolate for breakfast. As noted above there actually are a few fun things to do on TSI. I think you should check it out sometime DVC. <a href="http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/wdw/parks/attractionDetail?id=TomSawyerIslandAttractionPage" target="_blank">http://disneyworld.disney.go.c om/wdw/parks/attractionDetail?id=TomSawyerIslandAttractionPage</a>
Originally Posted By vbdad55 Check it out before it's gone. I think I read somewhere that they were considering changing TSI to a pirates theme at DL. If this happens how long before WDW gets the clone ? Do it now, you will not be disappointed. Aunt Polly's also has great soft serve ice cream on a hot day and nice area to sit in and enjoy it. My 12 year old really enjoyed it last year as we hadn't gone into the attraction in a few years.
Originally Posted By RoadTrip I really doubt this link shows the Pooh Playground. <<to this.... <a href="http://www.chasesonthebeach.com/kids.jpg" target="_blank">http://www.chasesonthebeach.co m/kids.jpg</a> >> I assume you were kidding.
Originally Posted By TALL Disney Guy <You know what? In over 30 visits since 1998, I have NEVER been to Tom Sawyers Island. I guess I should go over there. What is over there?> I thought it was obvious? TomSawyer.
