Most of what was gotten rid of during the Chapek error was Iger’s ideas. Chepek made plenty of mistakes and I said when Iger was brought back that there was a good chance it would not be good cause things were going down hill with him. Yes he bought Lucas Film but because if the bad management of that studio, Disney has not made enough to break even on the purchase.
Let’s not forget all the disabled folks who can no longer enjoy the Disney parks.
My family regularly traveled from Washington state to the exact other side of the country to visit DW as often as we could.
It was one of the few places we could go with my disabilities where we knew I would be able to actively participate with my family.
Their new disabled policies have ended that. I would now have to spend the day sitting everything out but meals. This isn’t acceptable, even to my Disney obsessed 9 yo. He wants me with him.
And if you talk to disabled fans, you’ll hear this same kind of story over and over. Disney–our former happy place–is gone.
All so they could make more money selling Lightning Lanes and other markups.
Gouging customers and turning away the disabled is not the way, Disney.
I will never forgive the loss of Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island. The sound of the paddle steamer steam whistle is one of my favourite sounds of anything, anywhere. It was my happy place. I don’t see the need to get rid of it: add to the park, don’t destroy. I’m not happy about losing the Muppets either. The Osbourne Lights going was a bitter pill, now they have come for Kermit and Miss Piggy too. Nothing is safe and there wasn’t anything wrong with Splash Mountain either.
Iger is personally responsible for destroying the Disney Company and its beloved theme parks. Walt Disney would roll over in his grave at the damage Iger has done to his wonderful company.
The problem is, is that Iger doesn’t truly understand the company and its artistic vision. He doesn’t understand the theme parks either, other than looking at charts and graphs and business models and equations, whatever. Iger has no personal connection to any of it, so it is easy for him to destroy things because he doesn’t care and appreciate it in the first place. He looks at everything as a product he has to sell, that is all.
We need someone like Michael Eisner again. The parks flourished under his care. I miss Epcot of the late 80s/early 90s. The only stand out from the Epcot “transformation” is the Moana experience of water. THAT is the way to use IP in Epcot. Entertaining and informative, educational with talking down to children or treating them like idiots. While I enjoyed GotG, it doesn’t seem to fit in Epcot.
When Eisner was retiring, many castmembers were happy about it. Being a bit lder and possibly wiser, I warned them to be careful for what they wished fir. The Devil you know is usually far better than the Devil you don’t. Years later, I still have castmembers members telling me that I was right. Eisner built up the parks and may have added some questionable attractions according to some, like Pleasure Island , but he never stripped the parks of their magic. He was very cognizant about trying to make Disney affordable for everyone by introducing, 1st the moderate resorts and then the value resorts. He was the one who put the free Fastpass program into play. He helped to keep Walt’s dream alive. As long as the Disney Corporation continues to hire CEOs with no background in theme park operations and no loyalty to the ideas on which Disney was built, the magic will continue to be lacking, and the pandering to the elite will continue.
I grew up on the morals given to me by Henson Studios. Can I still find Muppets teaching those morals to others? Not with Iger.
I have permanent nerve leg damage in my upper right leg (plus a reaction to sunlight). At least I have…nope. No help there, either.
The good news it that I…um…CAN’T afford the $500 for a one-day trip to Disney. So much for enjoying the theme park.
At least I can watch great shows on Disney+…right? Oh. They keep removing content that doesn’t fit their new agenda.
Perhaps I can cool off with a splash of…that’s right. Erase history to make more money. No Splash Mountain. No American areas (Frontier Land, the river, and there are even talks of getting rid of Main Street).
I guess “the Crappiest Place on Earth” might be a better slogan for them. Just like each time Sony takes Spider-Man away from Disney, there is no “happy”. 😞
I think Iger has been toxic for Disney and the Disney brand. He said in an interview that his vision and Walt’s vision are not the same. It shows. Bob Iger can not retire soon enough. His decisions have been lacking in artistic vision and void of the Disney magic. Be gone, Bob Iger.
Comments for Disney Keeps Stripping Away Fan-Favorite Rides With Little in Return
AH
Most of what was gotten rid of during the Chapek error was Iger’s ideas. Chepek made plenty of mistakes and I said when Iger was brought back that there was a good chance it would not be good cause things were going down hill with him. Yes he bought Lucas Film but because if the bad management of that studio, Disney has not made enough to break even on the purchase.
Laura
Let’s not forget all the disabled folks who can no longer enjoy the Disney parks.
My family regularly traveled from Washington state to the exact other side of the country to visit DW as often as we could.
It was one of the few places we could go with my disabilities where we knew I would be able to actively participate with my family.
Their new disabled policies have ended that. I would now have to spend the day sitting everything out but meals. This isn’t acceptable, even to my Disney obsessed 9 yo. He wants me with him.
And if you talk to disabled fans, you’ll hear this same kind of story over and over. Disney–our former happy place–is gone.
All so they could make more money selling Lightning Lanes and other markups.
Gouging customers and turning away the disabled is not the way, Disney.
Danny O.
💯% agree!
Fiona
I will never forgive the loss of Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island. The sound of the paddle steamer steam whistle is one of my favourite sounds of anything, anywhere. It was my happy place. I don’t see the need to get rid of it: add to the park, don’t destroy. I’m not happy about losing the Muppets either. The Osbourne Lights going was a bitter pill, now they have come for Kermit and Miss Piggy too. Nothing is safe and there wasn’t anything wrong with Splash Mountain either.
Steve
The Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island are not closing. It’s a hoax. And Splash Mountain did not close either.
Jake
STEVE, EVERYTHING IS GONE, STOP WITH THIS NONSENSE! STOP! ENOUGH! You are not a time traveler. Enough of this foolishness.
Nate Barad
Iger is personally responsible for destroying the Disney Company and its beloved theme parks. Walt Disney would roll over in his grave at the damage Iger has done to his wonderful company.
Nate Barad
The problem is, is that Iger doesn’t truly understand the company and its artistic vision. He doesn’t understand the theme parks either, other than looking at charts and graphs and business models and equations, whatever. Iger has no personal connection to any of it, so it is easy for him to destroy things because he doesn’t care and appreciate it in the first place. He looks at everything as a product he has to sell, that is all.
Cat
We need someone like Michael Eisner again. The parks flourished under his care. I miss Epcot of the late 80s/early 90s. The only stand out from the Epcot “transformation” is the Moana experience of water. THAT is the way to use IP in Epcot. Entertaining and informative, educational with talking down to children or treating them like idiots. While I enjoyed GotG, it doesn’t seem to fit in Epcot.
Em
When Eisner was retiring, many castmembers were happy about it. Being a bit lder and possibly wiser, I warned them to be careful for what they wished fir. The Devil you know is usually far better than the Devil you don’t. Years later, I still have castmembers members telling me that I was right. Eisner built up the parks and may have added some questionable attractions according to some, like Pleasure Island , but he never stripped the parks of their magic. He was very cognizant about trying to make Disney affordable for everyone by introducing, 1st the moderate resorts and then the value resorts. He was the one who put the free Fastpass program into play. He helped to keep Walt’s dream alive. As long as the Disney Corporation continues to hire CEOs with no background in theme park operations and no loyalty to the ideas on which Disney was built, the magic will continue to be lacking, and the pandering to the elite will continue.
Danny O.
Couldn’t have said it better, myself.
Penny
If mainstreet is removed close up shop its not Disneyland..end of story
Nate Barad
Good comment
Danny O.
Let’s see…
I grew up on the morals given to me by Henson Studios. Can I still find Muppets teaching those morals to others? Not with Iger.
I have permanent nerve leg damage in my upper right leg (plus a reaction to sunlight). At least I have…nope. No help there, either.
The good news it that I…um…CAN’T afford the $500 for a one-day trip to Disney. So much for enjoying the theme park.
At least I can watch great shows on Disney+…right? Oh. They keep removing content that doesn’t fit their new agenda.
Perhaps I can cool off with a splash of…that’s right. Erase history to make more money. No Splash Mountain. No American areas (Frontier Land, the river, and there are even talks of getting rid of Main Street).
I guess “the Crappiest Place on Earth” might be a better slogan for them. Just like each time Sony takes Spider-Man away from Disney, there is no “happy”. 😞
RandyC
I think Iger has been toxic for Disney and the Disney brand. He said in an interview that his vision and Walt’s vision are not the same. It shows. Bob Iger can not retire soon enough. His decisions have been lacking in artistic vision and void of the Disney magic. Be gone, Bob Iger.
Danny O.
I know who’s really enjoying how Iger is handling Disney.
Universal! They can’t wait to see how Iger helps them even further!
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