Attractions that will never be removed - is your favorite one of them?

[Delirium]

Any list has to start with Haunted Mansion. No way, now how does that go anywhere. I would never say never on anything else, but I believe Pirates, Dumbo, and Small World are probably safe.

 

[NYDisneyKid]

If there's enough money involved, nothing is safe.

Walt had certain demands on attractions, CoP in particular. Sadly, no one still alive in the Disney family seems to really care what goes on at the parks anymore.

You nailed it right on the bullseye. Disney now (since Walt has shuffled off and family doesnt care) and always will be just all about money. EOD

 

[lustergirl]

Splash Mountain
Haunted Mansion
Pirates

 

[Meech Loves Mickey]

Enchanted Tiki Room.

That was Walt's Favorite attraction in Disneyland. Whether any of the Disney family cares or not, I highly doubt they would ever remove it.

 

[JennaDeeDooDah]

If you were to ask me, I'd say that the following rides aren't going anywhere:

Magic Kingdom
Space Mountain - too iconic
Carousel of Progress - Walt himself said it should never cease operation so there would be a huge outcry from the Disney faithful. Not worth it.
Tea cups - too iconic
Dumbo - too iconic
It's a Small World - World's Fair, iconic, Walt designed... it's not going anywhere.
Haunted Mansion - way too iconic
Hall of the Presidents - Walt helped design, it's patriotic like Walt which leads me to think he would have been against tearing it down, Like Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln in Disneyland which will never be removed.
Pirates of the Caribbean - too iconic to go anywhere.
Jungle Cruise - too iconic to go.


Epcot
Spaceship Earth


Hollywood Studios
Great Movie Ride - just because it is in the replica of the Chinese Theater. They aren't going to want to tear that down and they need rides in the park. Great Movie Ride is really a ride that represents what Hollywood Studios is. Unless they completely change the theme of the park, I don't see it going anywhere.

Animal Kingdom
I don't think anything is 100% safe. Maybe the safari and Everest.





Great Movie Ride is my favorite in Hollywood Studios, so I could be projecting. Who knows. I don't think anything is safe in Epcot except for Spaceship Earth. Maelstrom is my favorite and I don't think it is very safe. Splash Mountain is my favorite in Magic Kingdom and it is wildly popular, but since it is based on Song of the South, I can see them getting rid of it at some point if there is enough public outcry. Jungle Cruise is high up there for me, as well.

 

[glassslippergirl]

I think that all of the attractions that keep getting mentioned-- POTC, Small World, CoP, HM, PP, Hall of Presidents-- have the potential of being "forever" attractions as long as Disney keeps updating them to stay relevant. They're already doing this on some with the interactive queue and new "ghost may follow you home" ending at HM and the addition of Jack Sparrow to POTC. The addition of the current President's speech at Hall of Pres also helps with relevance as does do the changes to the movie to reflect more contemporary views.

CoP is in desperate need of an update. The progression from 1900 to 1920 to 1940 is a nice history lesson, but the jump to the kitchen of today (not really the kitchen if tomorrow anymore) is jarring. Maybe a total gut and revamp to follow the progression of modern technology in general rather than just appliances (yes, I know the World's Fair history of the ride) would help to keep it relevant while still honoring its "roots."

Another ride I think will always exist-- though not always in the same form-- is Spaceship Earth because it is inside a park icon. Not so sure about GMR because the Chinese Theater never caught on as DHS's icon, and the sorcerer's hat seems to have filled that role for better or for worse.

 

[newlywed mice]

I love CoP but it prob should be renamed to Carousel of time or something a similar because it no longer shows our future progress lol the future scene is present day.

 

[wareagle57]

I'd say very little is immune. Disney World has only been open for 40 something years, and just think about all the changes that have happened in that time. All the attractions that have come and gone. In 86 years, I just find it hard to believe some of these attractions will still be enjoyed by people who won't even be born for another 70 years. There will just be a disconnect with most people.

 

[hakepb]

Small World
PotC
Haunted Mansion

I think Peter Pan's Flight is probably on a short list of attractions that will be replaced in the not so distant future. It's very dated and by next generation very few will be able to relate to the movie.

The younger generation can still relate to most of the characters thanks to the Disney Jr cartoon, Jake and the Neverland Pirates.

 

[Missymouse18]

For me this is the must-keep list:

1) "it's a small world"

2) Pirates of the Caribbean

3) Splash Mountain

This!!
Plus Haunted Mansion and Spaceship Earth.

 

[sethschroeder]

Enchanted Tiki Room.

That was Walt's Favorite attraction in Disneyland. Whether any of the Disney family cares or not, I highly doubt they would ever remove it.

Update it but they shouldn't remove it. Same with the jungle cruise and pirates. That whole part of MK could do for an update in the attractions to modernize but not remove it all together.

I could see maybe some better animatronics or hologram technology on the jungle cruise to make it a little more engaging...

 

[hunter1722]

If Haunted Mansion is ever removed that will be the end of my WDW trips.

 

[IsThatYouTigger]

Although Mickey's House wasn't "always" there. When I grew up, there was no Toon Town at all. It didn't open until 1988.

That's a good point! I turned 4 in December of 1988 so for me it had been around as long as I could remember. Haha I can't tell you how many times my family went and saw the show for Mickey's birthday !

 

[luisov]

Some attractions are not as untouchable as we may think. Just look at Snow White's ride, Horizons, DL's people mover and CoP among a few others. In a certain point they'll have to get rid of a couple of the classics to make space for something new. Perhaps they could completely redesign Haunted Mansion with a new storyline and new illusions, but we'd still have the concept of a Haunted Mansion. Or they may redesign Pirates and Peter Pan to make them look like the newer versions that are being designed for Shanghai.

Who knows, really. I'm one of those who thinks that CoP is being being kept just because of its ''Classic/Walt designed/nostalgia'' value. But can that go forever? We all know they can't update this attraction every time technology changes.

 

[NYDisneyKid]

If you were to ask me, I'd say that the following rides aren't going anywhere:

Epcot
Spaceship Earth.

They removed the hand and wand so dont be surprised if,,,

 

[IamJBo]

MK:

CoP, Dumbo, Peter Pan, the mountains, People Move, Haunted Mansion, Jungle Cruise, It's a small world.

I don't see them being removed - more so refurbished.

The only ones I can think of that are in danger of being changed would be Stitch, Monsters Inc laugh floor, and Tom Sawyers Island.

I see Monsters changing before Stitch and Tom Sawyers would only be touched if they needed some sort of expansion - it just seemed the most logical but I would imagine with Fantasyland being as fresh as it is they would concentrate on AK, EPCOT, and HS.

HS -

If they ever get rid of the Great Movie Ride - I would literally not have a reason to go back unless they include an amazing Star Wars expansion.

AK -

Everest is the safest but within the next 87years maybe not... This entire park is fair game.

Epcot - I imagine Spaceship Earth would get a refurb but would still remain. Everything else will change with time.

 

[JennaDeeDooDah]

They removed the hand and wand so dont be surprised if,,,

I hated that thing. I was glad it was removed.