Originally Posted By HauntedMansionFan Funny that the closing of Mr. Toad's Wild Ride elicited such a passionate response...yet Snow White Scary Adventure's imminent departure is coming in just a few days, but with barely a peep from Disney fans. It's sort of ironic, when you take into account the fact that "Snow White" is a considerably more beloved film (not to mention the impact of the Disney Princess merchandise push). I know I personally queued up for "Snow" a lot more frequently than I did for "Mr. Toad," in both Anaheim and Orlando. Any thoughts/speculation on why?
Originally Posted By RoadTrip Toad was a zany, wacky, fun ride. Snow White is a snooze-fest. Regardless of the popularity of the movies they were based on, Toad was a far superior ride.
Originally Posted By Kar2oonMan Snow White will be represented by the new Mine Coaster ride, so this represents a change more than a loss.
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt Since there is so much in the pipeline for Fantasyland over the next couple of years I don't really think the kind hysteria that resulted when Toad closed is justified for Snow White. Sure, it will be missed, but all the new stuff softens the blow.
Originally Posted By Scutr Even though I'll miss SWSA I never rode it as much as MTWR. Toad was just a much cooler ride.
Originally Posted By DDMAN26 I think both the ride and movie that feature Toad are better than Snow White.
Originally Posted By Bellella As I haven't ridden either of your versions in person, I really can't say. The only reason I ride D-land's Snow White more than Mr. Toad is that the line is usually quicker. But both rides are awesome in Anaheim. I'm sorry you guys had to lose your Snow White.
Originally Posted By LacyBelle The only thing the MK version of Snow had going for it was a more complete ending. There's an extra room to transition from danger to 'and they lived happily ever after.' I think that's the only thing I'd really miss about the MK version. The abrupt ending at DL is a running joke between hubby & I whenever we ride it. All that said, we enjoy(ed) Mr. Toad much more.
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer I'm pretty mad that SWSA is closing. The ride might have suffered a watering down in 1994, but the visceral experience is still there. The lurch of the bus bar is something essential to a theme park... and it will be missed.
Originally Posted By Autopia Deb I wish it were staying, I prefer it to the DL version. Too bad they didn't take out IASW instead.
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer ^ Why remove another classic? IASW is essential to a MK park. Anyway... this is AN EXPANSION. Nothing should be removed.
Originally Posted By Manfried Frankly, the Snow White ride is not that remarkable. I have to admit I never understood closing Mister Toad.
Originally Posted By RoadTrip <<The lurch of the bus bar is something essential to a theme park... and it will be missed.>> In a 60's era carnival or theme park, sure. But in a supposedly "World Class" theme park in 2012? I'm not so sure.
Originally Posted By tashajilek I think both rides are kind of lame.I dont get the appeal for Toad, the ride is ok, but nothing special.
Originally Posted By tashajilek That may have come off wrong. I think dark rides like Pan, Mermaid and DL's Alice are way better dark rides than both Toad and SW. I dont think Toad or SW are great, but i would still ride them. Also, with the lack of dark rides at WDW both SW and Toad should still remain.
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer >>>In a 60's era carnival or theme park, sure. But in a supposedly "World Class" theme park in 2012? I'm not so sure.<<< The sensation doesn't have to match the aesthetics. Flume rides were also around in the days of yore... and Splash Mountain is fantastic.
Originally Posted By Donny Am I the only one who does not look at this like Snow White is ending but only getting better ????? <a href="http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2012/05/snow-whites-scary-adventures-will-become-part-of-magic-kingdom-park-history-may-31/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+DisneyParks+%28Disney+Parks+Blog%29&utm_content=Google+Feedfetcher" target="_blank">http://disneyparks.disney.go.c...dfetcher</a>
