Originally Posted By Witches of Morva ORWEN: Okay, ducklings. (sniff) I'm not very happy right now. I just heard about something that I HOPE is not true--because if it is--I may have to forget I'm a lady and start hurling a curse at somebody. What I HEARD was that Tokyo Disneyland doesn't have the Cinderella Castle Mystery Tour any more. Is this true? Please tell me it isn't! ORGOCH: Well, heck!! Whada ya want? Sugar coatin' er the facts?! Make up yer mind. As fer me, I'd like the truth! ORDDU: (sigh) So would I, I suppose...even if it does mean the demise of all theme park references to our own film, THE BLACK CAULDRON...
Originally Posted By smctopia Sorry to say it closed in early April, I believe. Visit Walt Dated World <a href="http://waltdatedworld.bravepages.com" target="_blank">http://waltdatedworld.bravepag es.com</a>
Originally Posted By Mr X Yup, it's gone. I don't really understand why either, there were always pretty long lines for that attraction and it was a fun and unique TDL treat. I can only assume that it's an expensive attraction to run, because it's so staff intensive and they have to be specially trained? Anyone else have a theory? There are certainly attractions that attract far fewer guests (Mickey Mouse Review and Country Bears come to mind). Well, I suppose they can just kill MMR and CB, and then my theory won't matter.
Originally Posted By a1stav Does anyone know the official line on this? Is it a temporary seasonal closure, or is it gone for good?
Originally Posted By trekkeruss It is gone for good. Here is the official press release: <a href="http://www.olc.co.jp/en/news_parts/2006013001e.pdf" target="_blank">http://www.olc.co.jp/en/news_p arts/2006013001e.pdf</a> <<the Fantasyland attraction Cinderella Castle Mystery Tour will be permanently closed, with its final day of operation on April 5, 2006. The tour began in 1986 as Tokyo Disneyland Park’s first “walkthrough†attraction, and has been enjoyed by numerous guests in its 20 years of operation. Plans for the use of the space currently occupied by the Cinderella Castle Mystery Tour are still in development.>>
Originally Posted By a1stav That is a major loss. It seems that OLC is starting to operate more like WDW every day now.
Originally Posted By TDLFAN >>That is a major loss.<< Agreed! Anything that is unique to any particular park is always a huge loss for the guests and fans. >>It seems that OLC is starting to operate more like WDW every day now<< Agreed even more! TDR is beginning to sour me with some decisions and some problems that remind me of the beginning of the decline in quality at WDW in the early 90s. Sadly, I don't see TDR heading in the right direction, but at least I am glad they can still manage to offer unique events, keep a clean and well staffed park, and to somewhat exceed my expectations in other areas. But I agree... things arte beginning to slide a bit.
Originally Posted By Witches of Morva ORDDU: My sisters and I had heard that attendance has been suffering this past year--partly because of the World's Fair being located in Japan. Let's hope the sagging attendance is only temporary.
Originally Posted By TDLFAN No sagging attendance at TDL in the past few weeks. Besides, the drop was only 1%, hardly earthshattering.
Originally Posted By Witches of Morva ORDDU: Ah, so much for the old rumor mill then, TDLFAN, duckling. You're quite right. A one percent drop is nothing to cry about. ORWEN: Then why was anybody complaining to begin with?
Originally Posted By Witches of Morva ORDDU: You were fired, Mr. X, duckling? Well, if that's true, please feel free to move to Morva--where you'll be well fed and well taken care of by Yours truly. (You don't have any pets, do you?)
