This was a tough read, I agree with so many points as a disagree with a few. I’ll start with my all time favorite, Pinocchio. This story teaches us the lessons of youth and growing up. The scene that has so many upset with, has them upset for the wrong reason. This scene teaches Pinocchio, and us the viewers of the deceptions we will face in life. Luckily Pinot has is trusty conscience to help guide him away, as do we! However some take it as far as to child slavery and all I have to say is why? I don’t mind if Disney revamps this ride alike snow white, but all I ask is please don’t complete get rid of it. The pureness of Fantasyland is the classic tails it represents not modern, as well as showcasing the magic and the messages told within. I dont know what other attractions people are asking to be rerhemed but I hope they are not, but maybe updated. As Walt did say Disney will never be complete, in that term it does not mean for all attractions to be completely changed but a good update to the times as well. I do wish people would stop looking at all the negatives of these classic attractions and pay attention to what Walt and the imagineers want you to see, the child in your self and once again the messages and life long lessons possessed in these attractions.
Uh, Stromboli doesn’t imprison children, he imprisons PUPPETS?
(Including puppets clearly repurposed from It’s a Small World?)
Only complaint is that Walt seemed to have built Pinocchio, Alice and Mr. Toad all at the same time, they’re all the same track ride, and only Alice and Mr. Toad managed to develop some beloved fan park identity.
While I’m all for keeping the latter two, Pinocchio, like Snow White and Mr. Toad, is one of those “old-school” attractions that East coast people go to “Walt’s park” to view for historical purposes, and even then…doesn’t hold up well.
(And frankly, once WDW got rid of Snow White for the Princess Hall, some fans agreed that the whole ride seemed like kind of a cruel trick on kids.
Disneyland’s got plenty of space for princess meets, but seems like some rides only stay at Anaheim out of local loyalty.)
I am tired of the retheming comments because of the cancel culture. The story in the ride does not condone child slavery as has been suggested and is clearly opposed to it. My interpretation has been dont take the shortcut to success because it can be the road to ruin. It is MEANT to be a little scary for kids because it’s a message. Quit looking at just the surface of it and try to understand the meaning! I agree with Chris keep your hands off the Jungle Cruise. Cancel culture ruined Pirates and is going to continue ruining other rides so PLEASE stop. I’d rather see Pinocchio gone completely then be stripped of the message.
I think Zootopia would Ben great in the parks, but not in fantasyland. I am excited to see how Shanghai Disney incorporates it as a whole land.
I totally disagree that the movie is too political to be integrated in the parks. I thought the movie address the themes of inherent bias really well. Would that have to be a part of the ride… of course not, there are so many fun themes and elements that would translate to a very visual stunning ride.
And Jungle Cruise should totally take out their racially insensitive elements.
Sorry but theres a reason why pirates worked you added johnny depp no one saw a difference …. touching jungle is like turning hm into a joke copy of the eddie murphy movie that should have never happened! Luigi tires is carsland its a new land that doesnt need resolve like many rides in fantasyland do!
Disneyland can definitely improve Pinocchio’s Daring Journey ride by removing the child slavery scenes and donkey’s in cages on the ride, they would also have to possibly remove the scary clowns that is too scary for other people afraid of clowns.
Either that or start warning Disneyland guests about the scary slavery scenes on Pinocchio ride and start having an age restriction to 13 years old and up.
Or replace Pinocchio’s ride altogether. I don’t like seeing Pinocchio caged up and I’m shocked and surprised to see a Chinese doll caged up and I don’t like seeing donkey boys locked in cages. I hope they remove the cage scenes soon, otherwise replace it with a more positive ride like The Emperors New Groove.
Leave the rides as they are! Walt saw nothing wrong with them, if you don’t like something in the ride DON’T RIDE IT! It is that simple, don’t mess it up for the ones that like the rides as they are!
Walt was around until11 years after they were installed. You don’t know what he would say today. Because we segregated in the 50s we should just stick to it since some didn’t see a problem with it?
If you want to make an argument about not changing, maybe try a stronger argument than ‘it was okay with him’.
Updating the rides, particularly with the available technologies today, would be awesome. Whether they touch the story lines or not in the process, to me that’s for the Imagineers to decide. I think it’s good to keep some original Disney park magic, but some of these attractions are definitely showing their age.
Just because you see something as not racist doesn’t make it not. These arguments are weak.
As to expansion – sure; sounds great. WDC would love to get you input on how to do that? Have a few billion and able to convince the hotels in Anaheim, or roads in Orlando to just move it shut down?
Comments for How Could Disneyland Improve Outdated Attractions?
Savannah
This was a tough read, I agree with so many points as a disagree with a few. I’ll start with my all time favorite, Pinocchio. This story teaches us the lessons of youth and growing up. The scene that has so many upset with, has them upset for the wrong reason. This scene teaches Pinocchio, and us the viewers of the deceptions we will face in life. Luckily Pinot has is trusty conscience to help guide him away, as do we! However some take it as far as to child slavery and all I have to say is why? I don’t mind if Disney revamps this ride alike snow white, but all I ask is please don’t complete get rid of it. The pureness of Fantasyland is the classic tails it represents not modern, as well as showcasing the magic and the messages told within. I dont know what other attractions people are asking to be rerhemed but I hope they are not, but maybe updated. As Walt did say Disney will never be complete, in that term it does not mean for all attractions to be completely changed but a good update to the times as well. I do wish people would stop looking at all the negatives of these classic attractions and pay attention to what Walt and the imagineers want you to see, the child in your self and once again the messages and life long lessons possessed in these attractions.
EricJ
Uh, Stromboli doesn’t imprison children, he imprisons PUPPETS?
(Including puppets clearly repurposed from It’s a Small World?)
Only complaint is that Walt seemed to have built Pinocchio, Alice and Mr. Toad all at the same time, they’re all the same track ride, and only Alice and Mr. Toad managed to develop some beloved fan park identity.
While I’m all for keeping the latter two, Pinocchio, like Snow White and Mr. Toad, is one of those “old-school” attractions that East coast people go to “Walt’s park” to view for historical purposes, and even then…doesn’t hold up well.
(And frankly, once WDW got rid of Snow White for the Princess Hall, some fans agreed that the whole ride seemed like kind of a cruel trick on kids.
Disneyland’s got plenty of space for princess meets, but seems like some rides only stay at Anaheim out of local loyalty.)
Chris
Pinnocchio’s could use a bit of a refresh, it is one that hasn’t had projection mapping or any other enhancements really.
But definitely no to Zootopia anywhere, it is way too political and doesn’t belong in the parks.
And keep your grubby hands off the Jungle Cruise.
EZ E
I am tired of the retheming comments because of the cancel culture. The story in the ride does not condone child slavery as has been suggested and is clearly opposed to it. My interpretation has been dont take the shortcut to success because it can be the road to ruin. It is MEANT to be a little scary for kids because it’s a message. Quit looking at just the surface of it and try to understand the meaning! I agree with Chris keep your hands off the Jungle Cruise. Cancel culture ruined Pirates and is going to continue ruining other rides so PLEASE stop. I’d rather see Pinocchio gone completely then be stripped of the message.
Matt
I think Zootopia would Ben great in the parks, but not in fantasyland. I am excited to see how Shanghai Disney incorporates it as a whole land.
I totally disagree that the movie is too political to be integrated in the parks. I thought the movie address the themes of inherent bias really well. Would that have to be a part of the ride… of course not, there are so many fun themes and elements that would translate to a very visual stunning ride.
And Jungle Cruise should totally take out their racially insensitive elements.
janie
Sorry but theres a reason why pirates worked you added johnny depp no one saw a difference …. touching jungle is like turning hm into a joke copy of the eddie murphy movie that should have never happened! Luigi tires is carsland its a new land that doesnt need resolve like many rides in fantasyland do!
CrosswalkX
Disneyland can definitely improve Pinocchio’s Daring Journey ride by removing the child slavery scenes and donkey’s in cages on the ride, they would also have to possibly remove the scary clowns that is too scary for other people afraid of clowns.
Either that or start warning Disneyland guests about the scary slavery scenes on Pinocchio ride and start having an age restriction to 13 years old and up.
Or replace Pinocchio’s ride altogether. I don’t like seeing Pinocchio caged up and I’m shocked and surprised to see a Chinese doll caged up and I don’t like seeing donkey boys locked in cages. I hope they remove the cage scenes soon, otherwise replace it with a more positive ride like The Emperors New Groove.
Ed
Ditto, EZ E!!!
Griffin
STOP WISHING FOR ZOOTOPIA!!!!! SERIOUSLY IT’S RACIST!!!!! NO ANIMALS ALLOWED!!! JOE RHODE SAID A NO PANTS RULE!!!!!!!
Xanadu
Leave the rides as they are! Walt saw nothing wrong with them, if you don’t like something in the ride DON’T RIDE IT! It is that simple, don’t mess it up for the ones that like the rides as they are!
LZ
Walt was around until11 years after they were installed. You don’t know what he would say today. Because we segregated in the 50s we should just stick to it since some didn’t see a problem with it?
If you want to make an argument about not changing, maybe try a stronger argument than ‘it was okay with him’.
Paul
Updating the rides, particularly with the available technologies today, would be awesome. Whether they touch the story lines or not in the process, to me that’s for the Imagineers to decide. I think it’s good to keep some original Disney park magic, but some of these attractions are definitely showing their age.
LZ
Just because you see something as not racist doesn’t make it not. These arguments are weak.
As to expansion – sure; sounds great. WDC would love to get you input on how to do that? Have a few billion and able to convince the hotels in Anaheim, or roads in Orlando to just move it shut down?
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