Originally Posted By vbdad55 ^^^^^^^^^ I also believe the way to go, not being critical just for the sake of complaining, giving credit where it is due, but being critical where need be also....hoping those things will return to the form they deserve to be in.
Originally Posted By TDLFAN >>What do you guys think should be the rehab schedule for rides? It sounds like Small World is bad after only 2 years. Can they reasonable refurb every 2 years?<< If that seems to be the norm at TDR, then why not WDW? TOUGH if it is opened 365 days... and guess what! SO are all other 4 resorts on Earth. WDW, being hailed as the most visited and popular jada jada, *should* receive the most maintenance. Screw the guests if a particular ride is closed during their visit. Reason to go back the next year. Disney should never ever compromise "Magic" due to crowds.
Originally Posted By vbdad55 I have a hard time believing the reason they don't rehab more is to not upset any guests, more than it is about the $$ cost of the rehab. last year they took Potc down in the busiest season -- I lived. this year my visit will be sans HM and SSE - two of my other faves -- it's OK, plenty to do I get more upset when places like the HM are allowed to almost fall apart before they do a rehab...... But i believe in my heart of hearts that attractions could go far more than 24 months between, if regular maintenance was also in the budget. Perfect example would be steam cleaning streets -
Originally Posted By SpectroWishes321 You would think that since they are the most visited park in the world that MK in Florida would do some refurbishing around the place. A new parade is a must. But Wishes is great, IMO the best fireworks Disney has to offer. Also, if you guys think MK in Florida is so run down, then why don't you complain to Disney? It doesn't do much good if you complain on a message board that Disney probably doesn't pay attention to.
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 <<Well said, Spirit, re: Post 13. >> Thanks. Maybe I should save that post and trot it out when people start attacking me for being a WDW-hater etc ... I went back and re-read it and it realy does sum up my feelings perfectly.
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 <<Can they reasonable refurb every 2 years? I think it is tough when the parks are open 365 days a year. What's the solution?>> Two years? They can do better than that. They can constantly work and do prevenative maintainance ... what they did for 25 years before they decided it would be cheaper to just let everything rot away and they'll get to it whenever (like the TV commercial: WHEN? NEVER.) This isn't rocket science. It just requires money and the desire to live up to standards ... standards that Disney itself set.
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 <<It doesn't do much good if you complain on a message board that Disney probably doesn't pay attention to.>> Anyone else want to take this one?
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Nope, I'm tired of groundhog day discussions. But for the person raising it: 1. A number of us do raise things with Disney - not just the bad, I also write compliments when warranted too. There is still a lot of magic in Disney (DLP excepted). 2. Disney do read a number of boards, and LP is one of them. 3. It's always good to compare notes to see was it a glitch or is there a trend. Things happen, and if it's a one off piece of bad luck, that's fine. If a negative trend continues, then that is not good. A message board is a good barometer for trends.
Originally Posted By WeirdJohn This all sounds good to me. It sounds like maintenance is down for particular rides too, not everything. I admit that SplashMountain looked pretty run down when I was there in 2005. Does Disney really save $$ overall though by doing major refurbishment every so often rather than doing consistant maintenance? It seems to me that the major refurbishments would cost more.
Originally Posted By Labuda Ok, sorry to be anegative Nelly, BUT... "But Wishes is great, IMO the best fireworks Disney has to offer." REALLY? I take it you haven't seen the DL 50th anniversary fireworks, then, right? But, yeah, Wishes is faboo!
Originally Posted By X5ty1985 DL 50th fireworks were the best I had ever seen. Tokyo DL has the best tomorrowland in my opinion.
Originally Posted By rhodisney WDW Tommorrowland seems like it's more spacious than the other "lands" that have 2 or 3 major attractions on top of each other. My favorite rides in the whole park are TTA and Buzz Lightyear. I like the background music in this area as well as those metal palm trees!It never felt very futuristic to me, though..just modern and current and clean.
Originally Posted By MPierce ^^^ I am a very big fan of TTA. I can't really explain it but I'm also a fan of those metal Palm Trees also. I always have to take pictures of them for some reason, go figure. It is nice, and wide open just like you stated, plus that's where Push hangs out.
