Marathon Weekend 2018

[FelisLachesis]

Okay I'm very sorry but I completely forgot to post the Sunday Disney Question earlier. Better late than never right?

Today's Disney Question:

What Disney attraction would you update, and what would be the update you do to it?

I'd like an update to It's a Small World. There's something nostalgic about an opening day ride still in operation, but something about that ride needs to be brought into the 21st century. But how to do it without destroying the memories brought from it?

There are some empty pavilions in Epcot that I'd love to see attractions added to them. A ride based on Big Hero 6 or Walle would be fun. Imagine riding in a floaty chair or having Baymax teach you about the body and health? Much better than empty areas.

YES! Eastern Europe, Western and Central Asia, The South Pacific, Central and South America and The Caribbean are wholly unrepresented. Africa has one pavilion: Morocco. I find it hard for this to be a "World Showcase" when all you have is North America, Western Europe, The Far East, and, agian, Morocco, as your "world." What about Brazil, Jamaica, Russia (current political climate aside), Greece, Turkey, Egypt, India, Australia? I'd run a Korean pavilion, but be prepared to smell the food all the way at Expedition Everest.

Mine isn't really an update to a single attraction, but rather something I would add to at least one and maybe all four parks. I got to thinking when going through DinoLand, U.S.A. that it would be nice if each park had an area with a high concentration of rides for smaller kids.

This is a great idea! Conversely, I'd also love to have a theme park which had more thrill rides, along the lines of a King's Island/Dominion, Cedar Fair or Six Flags style park. Don't get me wrong, I love the rides in Disney, but maybe something more targeted for the adventure seekers, and the teens+adults. It seems that the Star Wars themed park could be perfect for something like this. Fingers crossed!

 

[PCFriar80]

Today's Disney Question:

What Disney attraction would you update, and what would be the update you do to it?

Mine would be The Great Movie Ride. I enjoy the concept and flow, just need some new content.

 

[cavepig]

ride based on Big Hero 6 or Walle would be fun. Imagine riding in a floaty chair or having Baymax teach you about the body and health? Much better than empty areas.

That would be perfect for Wonders of Life - it sad it's just a festival center or empty now. But Redoing it with Baymax & Walle to bring back the health/body pavilion would be great, the simulators from Body Wars I'm sure just sit there. I have to agree redoing those empty pavilions would be good, Like Innoventions is pointless now.


Yes, Illuminations needs redone I think too. The ball/globe annoys me and slows the whole thing down & I wish they would ditch it.

 

[DVCFan1994]

Well I do know a replacement is in the works.

When it does go I'll miss it dearly. Illuminations is by far my favorite show. All good things must come to an end though.

Illuminations would be my choice as well. I was probably about your age @rteetz (in college) when they did away with the original version of illuminations I remember from my childhood and teen years. It was my favorite memory of many trips. Back then each night we'd eat dinner at an Epcot country, then hit every future world ride(no lines) before heading to the showscase for Illuminations. While bringing that back wouldn't happen, I'd like to see it redone. I agree with @cavepig I've never been a huge fan of the globe part, too slow moving. The original version was very upbeat and I liked how each country had its own moment in that version.

 

[baxter24]

I would like to see them to take another shot at the Figment ride again. I really liked it as a kid but the updated version is lacking. For my kids, the best part about the ride was the interactive stuff after you exit the ride.

 

[michigandergirl]

I would like to see Tomorrowland speedway updated to something Cars themed - seems like that would be easy enough to do, although it would probably still take them like 3 years to do it.

 

[AbbyJaws2003]

My dad and I just talked about Illuminations needing an overhaul. He is a fireworks guy and says there is just so much more they could do. We love it but time for a change.

 

[ZellyB]

I'll also agree to an update to Tomorrowland speedway. I actually sort of enjoy that ride, but it definitely needs to be improved from a theme and environmental standpoint.

 

[TeeterTots]

I would like to see Tomorrowland speedway updated to something Cars themed - seems like that would be easy enough to do, although it would probably still take them like 3 years to do it.

Or electric! The exhaust is awful!

 

[Simba's Girl]

Okay I'm very sorry but I completely forgot to post the Sunday Disney Question earlier. Better late than never right?

Today's Disney Question:

What Disney attraction would you update, and what would be the update you do to it?

My answer: I would update Tomorrowland Speedway. It was a favorite as mine as a kid but now as I'm getting older it needs to be updated to electric cars or something that gives it a fresh look.

I would update the Monorail! Yes-I get that's not a "ride" and it *is* being "worked on" but that thing is so damn old and tacky...but in a shabby-chic kind of way LOL

Illuminations. I've always enjoyed the show, but it just feels like it's time for something new.

When they did the Illuminations for Y2K it was fabulous! I loved the parade through the countries...I wish they would bring that back, granted much more updated but YES they need to update Illuminations

Or electric! The exhaust is awful!

Funny you mention this...just bought a Prius Prime today...plug in/combustion engine. They absolutely should update that ride. However, and this isn't Disney specifically but the state of FL is so far behind the ball on alternate forms of energy in general.

 

[Princess_Nikki]

I'm in for the 10K! I've decided I love 10K's and that Princess every year will be the only half marathon I do. Will be excited to see all the Dopey bibs but I've got about a -0.837% desire to do that challenge myself. Lol. I mean, would love to say I've done one but turns out not enough to actually DO one.
This will be my first time running ever during the WDW Marathon weekend so I'm excited to see how different it will be!

 

[courtneybeth]

Or electric! The exhaust is awful!

Don't laugh but... the exhaust smell is my favorite part of the ride. The Disneyland version updated theirs to more efficient cars years ago and it hasn't been the same. The WDW ride brings us back to a time when the cars were smelly and fun to drive

(Okay I'm weird...)

 

[Keels]

Finally got my DVC rental paid for entirely and confirmed. After the drama last year, and the AWFUL week I've had, this at least puts a smile on my face.

 

[AThrillingChase]

This would be my choice too. The show feels very dated and could use a different narrative at a minimum.

Ok, but only if the pre-show music stays. My favorite thing at disney is that time before the show with all the countries lit up, walking around (read: dancing like an idiot) with a cocktail.

 

[Princess_Nikki]

Today's Disney Question:

What Disney attraction would you update, and what would be the update you do to it?

Well I missed this on Sunday, but thought about it last night. I've only ever been to Walt Disney world so far so that's my area to pick from...

I agree the Speedway car attraction in Tomorrowland needs an overhaul.

I love Space Mountain but the outdated areas when you're in line (and leaving) slay me. I wish they would change that around, so much more interesting things to add to that!

 

[steph0808]

Hmmm, what ride to update.

I agree with Illuminations. We saw all the firework shows in February 2016, and I have to say that Illuminations was the least enjoyable.

The Great Movie Ride - it does need to come into the 21st century.

 

[rteetz]

Ok, but only if the pre-show music stays. My favorite thing at disney is that time before the show with all the countries lit up, walking around (read: dancing like an idiot) with a cocktail.

The post show music is good too.

 

[rteetz]

Hmmm, what ride to update.

I agree with Illuminations. We saw all the firework shows in February 2016, and I have to say that Illuminations was the least enjoyable.

The Great Movie Ride - it does need to come into the 21st century.

A shot to my heart! Illuminations is my favorite

Anyways, GMR is rumored to be going away completely.

 

[Anisum]

Ok
What Disney attraction would you update, and what would be the update you do to it?

Both Tomorrowland Speedway and Illuminations were the first thing that came to mind. I have a friend whose favorite show is Illuminations though so for that I'm going with the Speedway.

 

[rteetz]

Both Tomorrowland Speedway and Illuminations were the first thing that came to mind. I have a friend whose favorite show is Illuminations though so for that I'm going with the Speedway.

Honestly I'm surprised with how many people have said illuminations here. It's my favorite show at WDW. Yes it could be updated but in terms of a fireworks show it's one of the best Disney has ever done.