Originally Posted By knightnfrees <<they could make it Pluto's Go-Coaster for all I care, but I think they should keep the name with something that most people can at least identify.>> IF they needed to change the name, I'd stay with the semi-alliteration. "Goofy's Go-Coaster" would be appropo. Also keeping with the spirit of the ride and Toontown.
Originally Posted By FiveBearRugs <<FerretAfros: But most people really don't know Mr Toad either (especially in Disney form), yet his ride remains extremely popular among the dark rides. I guess it just goes to show that a goor ride will attract a line, no matter who really knows the entire backstory. I think the queue for Roger Rabbit helps set up the feeling, so people in the ride understand what is happening, without ever seeing the movie.>> Splash Mountain anyone? You early birds should be lucky... all *we* had growing up was the entire Tomorrowland during the Magic Morning days before Toontown. Yawn...Space Mountain... blah... Star Tours.
Originally Posted By Autopia Deb I really like the Go-Coaster, it's quite fun inspite of the 30 seconds it takes to ride. And as someone who used to watch Disney Afternoons I love that it's named after Gadget. I always got a kick out of her. Having the coaster "made" out of over sized found items really fits with the character. That said: I think they need to clean the place up! It's getting pretty beat up and dirty, not at all a Disney experience, and so many little things don't work any more. Quite sad really. Oh, and Philharmagic in Toon Town is a brilliant idea!
Originally Posted By Tonfinityanbyond I, like so many of you am also a Disneyaholic. I guess the main reason I like Disney so much is because when you go everywhere you turn you see a memory being made for a family. Years from now, some of the kids that are in the park today will be sitting with an older parent or sibling and out of the blue say "hey, remember that time at Disneyland when...." Another reason I love it so much os because of the love Walt and his buddies put into the park, you can't really go without feeling the soul of Walt in the park. Lastly, and forgive me for being so long winded here, I love the park because it is filled daily with good people just like all of you folks. Disney FOREVER!
Originally Posted By FiveBearRugs Seeing Talespin and Darkwing Duck on DVD now just makes me feel so... old.
Originally Posted By Mary Poppins On my visit in July, I didn't even bother to go over to Toon Town. There's nothing of interest there.
Originally Posted By allygator206 I think toon town would be improved considerably if they put a decent eatery in, on par with Village Haus scale wise. It would do a lot to draw people in that neck-of-the-woods and possibly give people the chance to enjoy the scenery.
Originally Posted By alexbook Toddlers and young kids love Toontown. Older kids and adults are bored. Does anybody else find themselves remembering the story Walt used to tell about how he used to take his daughters to a park and he'd get bored sitting on a bench while the girls played, so he created Disneyland as a place where adults and kids could play together?
Originally Posted By Loreigh ^ I was thinking the exact same thing Alex! My understanding was that Walt didnt want a place where the kids were entertained but the adults were bored to tears. There isnt any other land where only the younger kids are entertained and the adults and older children get bored. Dont get me wrong, I like toon town, but I can see room for improvement.
Originally Posted By FerretAfros "There isnt any other land where only the younger kids are entertained and the adults and older children get bored." No, but there's Epcot. Don't get me wrong, I think that Epcot is one of the best parks that Disney has ever made (up with DL and TDS), but there really isn't much for little kids there. Once they're about 7 or 8, it starts being a great place for them, but there isn't much for kids younger than that.
Originally Posted By nemopoppins But I am grown up. And I USED to enjoy Toontown when I was grown up. They've just removed too much. In the beginning I thought it would even get better but of course it didn't.
Originally Posted By dresswhites ok i will say both mickey's house and minnie's house are very well done. So along with Roger, there is three worthwhile attractions in Toon Town. the remodel of Goofy's house just seems to have been a waste. Every time i visit Toontown, it is closed to sun making the playthings hot. So basically this attraction is open from 7pm-830 pm? Afterall Toontown opens later than the rest of park and closes earlier. But if people can't experience the attraction during day light hours, than there really isn't much time to actually experience it! They do something. oh and i went on Gadgets. this is definately not an attraction for tall people or big people. i am 6'2. my knees barely fit under the lapbar. oh well, i guess it is a coaster for kids. Though the rehab can't come soon enough, it is looking a little worn.
Originally Posted By ChurroMonster "There isnt any other land where only the younger kids are entertained and the adults and older children get bored." Maybe not a whole land but Tom Sawyer Island comes to mind. And there are many many attractions that cater to either older or younger audiences. Walt had an ideal and it was vaild and it was revolutionary. But the world is a different place today.
