The Future of Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom

Ursula's Apprentice · Nov 30, 2015

rteetz said:
It's just not that popular in its current form.

I guess the reason that it's so popular for me is that it really just helps bring out the positive outlook on things, and how if you're doing it right, there can always be a great big beautiful tomorrow. A bit cheesy perhaps, but you just can't help but smile while singing that song.

BostonEd · Nov 30, 2015

minnie mum said:
But it won't be anything to do with the major Marvel characters due to contractual restrictions with Universal.

Disney owns Marvel now, so eventually the Universal contract will expire.

Regardless, I never want to see Marvel characters in the MK. I'm not a huge fan of them (probably) ending up at HS, for that matter.

rteetz · Nov 30, 2015

BostonEd said:
Disney owns Marvel now, so eventually the Universal contract will expire.

False. The contract does not have an expiration date.

Ursula's Apprentice · Nov 30, 2015

rteetz said:
The contract does not have an expiration date.

Correct. As long as Universal says they want to keep it, they can, from what I understand.

Josh Hendy · Nov 30, 2015

Ursula's Apprentice said:
That just makes me sad. I don't normally go during the high seasons, so if I went and it was down, I'd be very bummed. I'd just end up sitting outside singing "Great, Big, Beautiful Tomorrow" to myself.

I swear, there's just no respect for Walt's vision nowadays.

I think that not updating it is a form of disrespect.

If Walt could see it now he'd have his imagineers, scriptwriters and the Sherman brothers in his office at 9:00 Monday morning and start sprucing it up.

Then Roy would argue about the budget, and Walt would say, I'll go visit Samsung or LG and one of them will pay if we also do it in Shanghai, and we'll use those hotshot writers we have under contract to the Disney channel and it it'll get done.

The current regime is all Roy and no Walt.

rteetz · Nov 30, 2015

Josh Hendy said:
I think that not updating it is a form of disrespect.

If Walt could see it now he'd have his imagineers, scriptwriters and the Sherman brothers in his office at 9:00 Monday morning and start sprucing it up.

Then Roy would argue about the budget, and Walt would say, I'll go visit Samsung or LG and one of them will pay if we also do it in Shanghai, and we'll use those hotshot writers we have under contract to the Disney channel and it it'll get done.

The current regime is all Roy and no Walt.

That hit it right in the head.

lockedoutlogic · Nov 30, 2015

I see two options with tomorrow land:

Further decay or a rip up for character/merchandise tie ins.

I mean...we know where the heads are at with management.

The bell tolled loud and clear when Norway became "expendable"

Mackenzie Click-Mickelson · Nov 30, 2015

Ursula's Apprentice said:
Correct. As long as Universal says they want to keep it, they can, from what I understand.

That's my understanding as well.

Mac30188 · Nov 30, 2015

Josh Hendy said:
I think that not updating it is a form of disrespect.

If Walt could see it now he'd have his imagineers, scriptwriters and the Sherman brothers in his office at 9:00 Monday morning and start sprucing it up.

Then Roy would argue about the budget, and Walt would say, I'll go visit Samsung or LG and one of them will pay if we also do it in Shanghai, and we'll use those hotshot writers we have under contract to the Disney channel and it it'll get done.

The current regime is all Roy and no Walt.

Agree. He would want his dream to live on more than a ride. His dream was about the future, not a nostalgic vision of the past.

Jhondy210 · Nov 30, 2015

Ursula's Apprentice said:
That just makes me sad. I don't normally go during the high seasons, so if I went and it was down, I'd be very bummed. I'd just end up sitting outside singing "Great, Big, Beautiful Tomorrow" to myself.

I swear, there's just no respect for Walt's vision nowadays.

I would sit outside COP singing with you. That is my favorite ride and I sing the song every time I'm on the ride. COP, oddly enough, is one of my most favorite rides in WDW

manning · Nov 30, 2015

lockedoutlogic said:
I see two options with tomorrow land:

Further decay or a rip up for character/merchandise tie ins.

I mean...we know where the heads are at with management.

The bell tolled loud and clear when Norway became "expendable"

You would think they would come out for air. They must have one terrific head cold stuffing up their noses.

Ursula's Apprentice · Nov 30, 2015

Josh Hendy said:
I think that not updating it is a form of disrespect.

If Walt could see it now he'd have his imagineers, scriptwriters and the Sherman brothers in his office at 9:00 Monday morning and start sprucing it up.

Then Roy would argue about the budget, and Walt would say, I'll go visit Samsung or LG and one of them will pay if we also do it in Shanghai, and we'll use those hotshot writers we have under contract to the Disney channel and it it'll get done.

The current regime is all Roy and no Walt.

I couldn't have said it better myself. Especially that last line.

Mac30188 said:
Agree. He would want his dream to live on more than a ride. His dream was about the future, not a nostalgic vision of the past.

THIS. To me, this is what CoP is all about. This is what I feel Walt wanted. I like to dream sometimes about how different the world would be if we hadn't lost him when we did.

Jhondy210 said:
I would sit outside COP singing with you. That is my favorite ride and I sing the song every time I'm on the ride. COP, oddly enough, is one of my most favorite rides in WDW

I don't think it's odd at all that CoP is one of your most favorite rides, as it is one of mine too! Hopefully one day we can sing together, not because it's closed, but because it's finally getting the attention it deserves!!!

Accident · Dec 1, 2015

This doesn't surprise me, we're 5-6 years from the 50th anniversary and disney takes 5-6 years to build anything. I don't think we'll be hearing plans anytime soon but I'm sure they are looking long term for more capacity and making the 50th a lot more special.

Spacedog1975 · Dec 1, 2015

40 was pretty quiet. I'm sure 50 won't be, but I wonder if the focus of 50 will be MK or WDW at large.

rteetz · Dec 1, 2015

Spacedog1975 said:
WDW at large

This would be my guess.

Spacedog1975 · Dec 1, 2015

If that is the case, there would be no specific necessity to enhance MK further as they'll still be riding high on Pandora, Toy Story, and probably just opening Star Wars.

rteetz · Dec 1, 2015

Spacedog1975 said:
If that is the case, there would be no specific necessity to enhance MK further as they'll still be riding high on Pandora, Toy Story, and probably just opening Star Wars.

I would expect a new nighttime show or parade tho.

Ursula's Apprentice · Dec 1, 2015

Spacedog1975 said:
there would be no specific necessity to enhance MK

I would hope they would do something specific to MK, since the 50th would be for MK... I mean I get that it was the beginning, but still...

Spacedog1975 · Dec 1, 2015

Parade, show, certainly. Attraction? It would be nice, but I'm not holding my breath.

Spacedog1975 · Dec 1, 2015

Magic Kingdom Opening Dates

10 years 1981 Nothing. BTMRR in 1980.
15 years 1986 Nothing.
20 years 1991 Nothing.
25 years 1996 The Barnstormer.
30 years 2001 Aladdin's Magic Carpets.
40 years 2011 Meet Mickey @ Town Square

It doesn't feel like they target new attractions for anniversaries.

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