Just one more nail in the coffin of what Walt Disney intended the parks to be. Frontierland was a nod to his home state Missouri and a bit of Americana – but of course we can’t have that. Ironic that during our nations 250th Disney is doing this
It is not Walt Disney’s dream anymore. It has become whatever land. This new generation couldn’t find their way to the bathroom without their GPS and phones. If they had to do a Manual hard day of work, it would kill them.
Furthermore, if I have to apologize one more time for soiling myself in public just because “it’s the right thing to do” I going to start getting really mad!
First, this article was nicely written, so thanks for not using the first half as filler, as most of these articles do.
Secondly, when the announcement came for the removal of Tom Sawyer Island, after the loss of Splash Mountain, we all knew that the “Americana” feel of Frontierland was gone… I’m surprised Liberty Square isn’t covered in a rainbow motif or the tree removed for fear it would offend someone. I have not been inside MK in over 5 years, and it seems everytime I might go back, another key element is being removed completely instead of slightly altered.
When Maelstrom was changed to Frozen in Epcot, some nods were still apparent, but since then, all the changes made in the parks seem to wipe out the past and call it progress.
I’m curious what the new Big Thunder will be like, and I’m sure Piston Peak will be interesting, a huge draw for the crowds – but my heart hurts for what is being erased, things no one will ever know existed unless they watch a YouTube vid about it.
WDW has become to hard to do and too expensive. We’ve moved to Universal. Much easier and friendlier. A necessary change for my family, especially being Disabled.
Comments for 48 Hours Left: Disney World’s Frontierland Landmarks Closing Forever After 50 Years
Walt
Just one more nail in the coffin of what Walt Disney intended the parks to be. Frontierland was a nod to his home state Missouri and a bit of Americana – but of course we can’t have that. Ironic that during our nations 250th Disney is doing this
ROGER D STEVENS
It is not Walt Disney’s dream anymore. It has become whatever land. This new generation couldn’t find their way to the bathroom without their GPS and phones. If they had to do a Manual hard day of work, it would kill them.
ROGER D STEVENS
Furthermore, if I have to apologize one more time for soiling myself in public just because “it’s the right thing to do” I going to start getting really mad!
Tammy
First, this article was nicely written, so thanks for not using the first half as filler, as most of these articles do.
Secondly, when the announcement came for the removal of Tom Sawyer Island, after the loss of Splash Mountain, we all knew that the “Americana” feel of Frontierland was gone… I’m surprised Liberty Square isn’t covered in a rainbow motif or the tree removed for fear it would offend someone. I have not been inside MK in over 5 years, and it seems everytime I might go back, another key element is being removed completely instead of slightly altered.
When Maelstrom was changed to Frozen in Epcot, some nods were still apparent, but since then, all the changes made in the parks seem to wipe out the past and call it progress.
I’m curious what the new Big Thunder will be like, and I’m sure Piston Peak will be interesting, a huge draw for the crowds – but my heart hurts for what is being erased, things no one will ever know existed unless they watch a YouTube vid about it.
J
WDW has become to hard to do and too expensive. We’ve moved to Universal. Much easier and friendlier. A necessary change for my family, especially being Disabled.