Opinions on the "El Rio Del Tiempo" theme.

[annie1995]

I for one am really excited about the change to this ride! We didn't like the original version, so I am happy for the change and can't wait to ride it!

 

[mamaprincess]

I think it was time obviously time to update the attraction but I don't agree with the direction they chose. It's all about selling merchandise I suppose but what does it have to do with Mexico as a country. I for one am not ready to see Mulan in the China movie because she is not part of their history.

We will ride it with the kids, but it isn't my idea of a world showcase attraction. The 3 Callaberos belong in Fantasyland.

 

[CanadianGuy]

I think we can all be very thankful that Disney doesn't own the Speedy Gonzales cartoon character.



Knox

 

[rocketriter]

I was always a bit uneasy about the Rio ride. I'd float past those cheerful, dancing Aztecs and I'd think to myself, "Human sacri...what?" I think the Aztecs were a great nation, but it's necessary to look at them clearly without silly sugar-coating.

 

[Bella the Ball 360]

Because "The River of Time" was one of my favorite rides.

Now, it's gone. Like with "Horizons", "World of Motion" and the original "Figment".

Take away the classics, take away the beauty.

I could not agee more!! LOVED all three that you mention and the replacements are a disappointment. NEW and different is not always better if it were then they would not make reading Shakespere and Dickens manditory in high school English.

 

[Another Voice]

I'd float past those cheerful, dancing Aztecs and I'd think to myself, "Human sacri...what?"

It was a problem from the beginning - but it's not like any of the nations in the World Showcase haven't had their "issues" with history.

 

[raidermatt]

All except these United States of course!

 

[raidermatt]

(yes, that was a joke)

 

[angelmav]

I could not agee more!! LOVED all three that you mention and the replacements are a disappointment. NEW and different is not always better if it were then they would not make reading Shakespere and Dickens manditory in high school English.

I dont know, I kinda liked New Coke

 

[raidermatt]

I think we can all be very thankful that Disney doesn't own the Speedy Gonzales cartoon character.

Well said!

 

[magicalmickey]

I like it that they're adding "The Three Caballeros" and Donald Duck to the theming. I like to see classic Disney movies incorporated into some of the rides. It helps Disney to retain the magic. I also think Epcot could use a little bit of the classic character influence.

 

[sotoalf]

I could not agee more!! LOVED all three that you mention and the replacements are a disappointment. NEW and different is not always better if it were then they would not make reading Shakespere and Dickens manditory in high school English.

Dickens never invented stereotypes as eye-opening as the ones on display in the old ride. I'm uneasy about a lot of WDW changes, but there were a few attractions – like this one – flawed upon conception.

 

[CanadianGuy]

Dickens never invented stereotypes as eye-opening as the ones on display in the old ride. I'm uneasy about a lot of WDW changes, but there were a few attractions – like this one – flawed upon conception.

I agree with this statement.

It may be flawed again when it re-opens. But hopefully in a completely new and different way!

Knox

 

[raidermatt]

Just to be clear, for me personally, the issue isn't that they are revamping the ride, it's just the concept behind it. Whatever issues there maybe with the Rio version don't make what they are doing to address it ok.

 

[MJMcBride]

I agree with Raidermatt. This is a ride that desperately needed a re-do. Not sure if they made the right choice. I'll probably like it more than what was there, but if it was an average ride it would beat the old El Rio by a wide margin

 

[k5thbeatle]

Interesting thread.

Walt Disney is dead and his concept of Epcot is but a shadow of his original ideas. How he would have Epcot be now in 2007 can only be guessed at.

Everything Disney does now(and for some time) is strictly guided by the affect on the bottom line($$$).

Not saying good or bad but these are the facts.

 

[MJMcBride]

Walt Disney is dead

no he's not. He works at a 7-11 near Cleveland with Elvis

 

[YoHo]

He doesn't work there, he's just stuffed in the Ice Cream Freezer there.

And WHo cares what Walt would have wanted?

I'd settle for What WED corp wanted.

 

[MJMcBride]

And WHo cares what Walt would have wanted?

Its a good thing these people don't know your name and adress

 

[annie1995]

He doesn't work there, he's just stuffed in the Ice Cream Freezer there.

And WHo cares what Walt would have wanted?

I'd settle for What WED corp wanted.

That is just harsh. I need to assume from your siggy picture, that you really don't like Disney that much. But you have several thousand posts. SO i am confused by that . Are all your posts aimed at slamming Disney? Or do you just have a mean streak that likes to stir trouble? If you can't say nothin nice, don't say nothin at all