Post #463374 by Tom Slick on Sun, Jun 21, 2009 1:30 AM

I am a "purist" in the sense that, the CEO's/Resort Managers/Shareholders/Presidents or whoever, do not seem to have any respect for Walt's Ideas or philosophies, anymore. They have had to "add" their footprint somehow, and stepping on the original rides that Walt approved of before he died is downright blasphemy to the parks founders.

Nemo sucks, and gives no feel of "exploration" like the Subs used to. Its like watching cartoons on TV at home.

The new Johnny Depp version of POTC sucks, because now, the original storyline has been blurred by the movie additions. Tell me Barbossa isn't out of place on a ship called the "Wicked Wench"..? Or Davey Jones in the dark corridor making his only appearance? It was almost "half assed", and totally unnecessary.

The new Haunted Mansion bride is downright dumb now, since she looks like a super model, instead of the scary old lady widow she once was.

The Astro Orbitor crammed into the main entry walkway to Tomorrowland was poorly planned, and was much more exciting sitting up top of the peoplemover track.

Star Tours is ok, but that is one ride that could use a serious update. New missions would be cool, like flying to other planets, with each "ship" taking you to a random location, and giving new adventures.

The Refurbished Small World has lost its true meaning to non existent make believe cartoon creations. They do not adhere in any way shape or form to the stylings of Mary Blair, which most of the attraction is set around. Mr. Sklar and Mr. Baxter both lied about this. The new lighting however, is great as it should be with any update. But the addition of Disney characters to the ride is a slap in the face to those involved in the original design and concept.

I think that out of all of the Disney Resorts, much more careful planning and care for preservation should be considered when dealing with the Anaheim location. It was, afterall, the only Park that Walt actually walked and worked in, on a daily basis before his death. Without the Anaheim location, there would be no Disney empire.

I digress, even with my negative points, I still think the place has "magic" left in it. Now its just a little harder to find, but it is there. Ride the Mark Twain, see the show at The Golden Horseshoe Revue, enjoy the Enchanted Tiki Room, Ride the Jungle Cruise, or sit back and take a train ride around the berm...See if you can find the Crawfish, Catfish, to tadpoles and turtles, that reside in the waters of the Rivers of America to the Castle moat. They all still seem to carry the nostalgic memories from Walts era!
I use my Passport weekly, and seem to discover things that have been there seemingly forever, but somehow overlooked through my younger years.