Wastes of Space

[wdwpirates]

IMO Stitch's Great Escape, the entire Imagination / EO pavillion, Wonders of Life pavillion....talk about wasted and idle space! Also, Tomorrowland Speedway, Backlot Tour (sooo dated and not even fun anymore).

 

[MrsDuck]

Tomorrowland Speedway...large footprint of space that could be better utilized. I realize at park opening it was a nice draw for younger kids, but it's no longer particularly unique to Disney, nor particularly exciting for most guests.

Yep.

We just did this for the first time in YEARS on Saturday. It still stunk.

 

[OchreHand]

Imagination Pavilion in Epcot... it's so stale and hardly true to its name. The best thing about the Figment ride is that it's dark and cool inside and almost never has a wait

Ditto on the Tomorrowland Speedway. There's nothing tomorrow or speed about it. It sticks out like a sore thumb. It does seem to be enjoyed by a lot of kids, but at least they should re-purpose the attraction to make it look modern.

 

[Time Traveler]

Backlot Tour
Stitch's Great Escape
Tomorrowland Speedway
Captain EO/Imagination pavillion
Ellen's Energy Adventure
Several semi-unused buildings at EPCOT (Odyssey restaurant, Wonders of Life pavillion
Some of the World Showcase pavilions could use some new attractions

 

[PJ]

DEFINITELY Journey into Imagination - unless they bring back the original, in which case it would return to being one of our faves.....

 

[eeyoresmom]

Kids love Tomorrowland Speedway that's why there's always a line. I think it's scenic and relaxing. I hope COP stays forever. Walt's own vision come to fruition. Quintessential Disney Must agree with Captain EO.

 

[stindall]

While this may get me labeled as a Disney 'shipper, I don't really think any space is wasted. I don't like the way the Back Lot Tour is now (I call it the Basically Lame Tour) but I recently read an article about how much history and props are stored back there. Plus, the awesome AFI Store that most people just rush through. It's the Hollywood Studios and the emphasis should be on film and not just rides, rides, rides. I nice slow thing is good every once in a while. That being said, I liked it much better than Lights, Motors, Action! But that's one of my husband's favorites. It's really to each his own.

Would I like to see more countries at Epcot? Sure! But I would also like to continue seeing the natural beauty that is World Showcase. Would I like to see Camp Minnie-Mickey gone (we have no kids at home)? Sure! But there is something nice about that area.

I dunno, I guess I just try and see the good stuff.

I think you might be confused as to what "shipper" means. I like the Backlot Tour because of the reasons you stated. Sure it's not as great as it once was but the props are neat. I definitely wouldn't wait more than 20 minutes for it for sure.

 

[disneydee6]

I used to really like the backlot tour. When they had the "home improvement" schtick, that was fun and a bit interactive and entertaining. (although if they did have that still...it would be dated). They had golden girls house, and no parts of LightsMotorAction as part of the tour. We still go on, mostly because there's usually no wait, and its a way to sit and have a breeze for 20 minutes. I'm excited about the rumors for revamping that area.

 

[BrownHP800]

I used to really like the backlot tour. When they had the "home improvement" schtick, that was fun and a bit interactive and entertaining.

I got to be "Al" on the Home Improvement thing. That was fun. Something I will always remember.

The CM afterwards said "You were really good, weren't you nervous?" I said "No, I have no problems making a fool of myself in front of people" haha

I then bought a Binford Tools T-Shirt.

 

[disneydee6]

I got to be "Al" on the Home Improvement thing. That was fun. Something I will always remember.

The CM afterwards said "You were really good, weren't you nervous?" I said "No, I have no problems making a fool of myself in front of people" haha

I then bought a Binford Tools T-Shirt.

So did my Dad. He has a very similar build to Al (and hair lol). Maybe that's why I liked it...fond memory of our first trip.

 

[Flyin2MCO]

WED was about moving ahead, tweaking, always improving. I think he would be angry in regards to many of the dated, old attractions already named in this thread still being in his World.

 

[nvrenuf]

I agree with the Swiss Family Treehouse, lots of climbing to see.... furniture. Back in '05 we took our kids to WDW for their first time, half way up my then 5 yr old got tired so I had o carry her to the top and then back down.

I swore I'd never climb that tree again.

 

[El&Asmom]

Country Bear Jamboree. We have been to WDW 10+ times in the last 10 years, and only went to that show once. There is 20min of my life I never get back.

 

[chttyangel]

Country Bear Jamboree. We have been to WDW 10+ times in the last 10 years, and only went to that show once. There is 20min of my life I never get back.

Aww...I love the Country Bears. I think because it is something I remember going to see when I was little at DL. Then they retired to Florida and my kids never got the chance. I can't wait for them to see it this summer!!

 

[PrincessMe]

I'm not sure that I see wasted space anywhere that an attraction is currently running - everything has someone who loves it so it isn't totally wasted. Although I too would happily see the Tomorrowland Speedway join us in the 21st century. Love the hovercraft idea.

All of the empty and under-used pavilions in Epcot make me sad, though. I become less and less of a fan of Epcot on each succeeding trip and would like to see them totally revitalize Future World as well as many of the country pavilions. It could just be that I am spoiled with city life and the number of ridiculously good and cheap ethnic restaurants within walking distance of my house and office, but Epcot used to be my favorite park and now it reminds me of the mall food court interspersed with some really good performances (and staffed with lovely, welcoming people). I just want it to regain some of the magic I remember from when Epcot introduced a small town girl to the world.

 

[EllaJuniper]

IMO Stitch's Great Escape, the entire Imagination / EO pavillion, Wonders of Life pavillion....talk about wasted and idle space! Also, Tomorrowland Speedway, Backlot Tour (sooo dated and not even fun anymore).

Ditto

So much actual wasted space in the parks ... As in closed , empty buildings.

But I love classic things that have a "Walt" touch. I shuttered in fear and almost had a panic attack when I read the post listing carousel of progress. My next quip was why not wash all that paint of the windows on Main Street and get rid of thoses gaudy bronze statues .... Lol The. I heArd the response of " always changing never done" " not a museum"so I took a deep breath and chilaxed.
Heck what about river country being revamped for camp ground folks


- also the poster who had the idea of turning the cars into cleaner electric... I love your train of thought.. We need more good ideas like this... Why have they not done this? Cost?

 

[EllaJuniper]

WED was about moving ahead, tweaking, always improving. I think he would be angry in regards to many of the dated, old attractions already named in this thread still being in his World.

I really think your right.. And will use this as a touch stone when needed.

 

[vcgirl925]

You all mentioned some great ones. I agree with most of them..except you can't get rid of carousel of progress! That's a classic.

I'm going to go out on a limb here. All of Tom Sawyer island and the liberty boat! Imagine all the fun stuff they could do with that space?

 

[matheke]

Time to put on the Nomex suit, the BIGGEST waste of space is American Idol Experience!!!

Don't like the show, Don't understand the fasination of it, Don't care who wins, Don't care about any contrived show that is telling people who the next star should be and judged buy people with less talent than the singing goat on YouTube!!!

Go out and support your local talent, it is a lot more fun and it will get you out of the house from time to time.

 

[Yubbie]

that big unsightly castle in the middle of magic kingdom.