More Mouse: The Vacation Kingdom of the World: Reimagined For Your Future Enjoyment

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The Vacation Kingdom of the World: Reimagined For Your Future Enjoyment by Contributing Writer

Contributing writer Tom Richards takes a look at attraction refurbishments.

Read it here!

[averagecuppajoe]

Is "Snow Whites ..." leaving Disneyland, Disney World, or both? Do we know anything about it's replacement? I think the removal of "Country Bear Jamboree" and "America Sings" were both mistakes. I miss both atractions. However, the show must go on!

[MattyN]

I too lament the loss of the mature trees around the hub at MK. Early in our relationship, my girlfriend and I always made a point of simply sitting under "our tree", munching popcorn, and watching the people walk by. When it was time to propose to her, I knew exactly where and how. I hid the ring at the bottom of the popcorn, and the rest is history. That was 14 years ago. Now when we visit the Magic Kingdom with our two boys, all we can do is point out where the trees once stood, and where the magic once happened.

[Spelurker]

Is "Snow Whites ..." leaving Disneyland, Disney World, or both? Do we know anything about it's replacement? I think the removal of "Country Bear Jamboree" and "America Sings" were both mistakes. I miss both atractions. However, the show must go on!

Yes, according to the Orlando Sentinel "Snow White's Scary Adventures will close forever at Magic Kingdom on May 31."

[carolinakid]

Great article.....but I STILL prefer Mr Toad to Winnie the Pooh!

[duke68012]

I might be in the minority here but I feel Country Bear Jamboree either needs to be replaced or updated. Im all for classic Disney attractions such as Snow White, sadly leaving us, but unfortunately Country Bear Jamboree does not do it for me. I saw it once and I would never really choose to see it again.

[danyoung]

I couldn't find a single point that I disagreed with in this article, Tom. I think Dame Judi Dench took a lot of flack for the new audio in Spaceship Earth. I don't think it was her fault at all - it's the script. Once majestic and inspiring, now it's all cutesy with references about the first backup system or "Remember your ABC's? Thank the Phoenicians - they invented them" just stick out as not at all belonging in this attraction. They did a wonderful job on the refurb, right up to the silly ending with the touch screens. And I always thought her voice was wonderful, but the words they gave her to speak weren't right.

[LtPowers]

I happen to like the new Canada film, as well as Ellen's Energy Adventure. Both get the job done -- educating -- while incorporating genuine humor. How many people sat through the interminable narration of the old Universe of Energy film just to see the dinosaurs? Far too many. At least now they're being entertained.

I do miss Horizons and World of Motion and Cranium Command. But updating outdated attractions isn't easy. It's a very delicate balancing act.


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[danyoung]

I like Martin Short, so I like the new Canada film. But the old one had more of a sense of grandeur as it looked over the whole country. And the big loss with the new Universe of Energy was the loss of the kinetic wall movie that used to be the pre-show - an incredible multi-media show that I really miss. I do like Ellen, though . . .

[carolinakid]

I agree Ellen was an improvement but it's time for an update. I prefer the old Canada film.

[jms1969]

I agreed with a good portion of this article, but totally disagree with the writer's opinion on the Canada movie. We found it far more enjoyable than the old version. IMO, the whole Country section of Epcot is dated and badly in need of an overhaul, and some real attractions to draw families. Sorry for what may be Disney heresy, but while the architecture and theming of this area is beautiful, the lack of attractions that appeal to anyone but older folks and Disney purists in that area is unforgiveable.

I'm also OK with Ellen at Universe of Energy. It's not my favorite show, but I would not consider it a "miss" as a refurbishment.

The closing of the Wonders of Life pavilion in a park that badly needs attractions always amazes me. The Body Wars ride was entertaining, if somewhat dated, and Cranium Command was always a favorite. Both attractions could easily have been refurbished - to me, the failure to even attempt this is the worst possible outcome.

[DisneyGator]

There's two side here for me. I disagree strongly with the update to SSE. I like the new narration, plus the music score is far better than it had been. And I like Journey into Imagination, though I never saw it as it originally was.

Here's where I agree. I like the Donald Duck update at the Mexico pavillion, and so do my kids. And here's where I strongly agree. Universe of Energy is TERRIBLE. I keep hoping the dinos eat Ellen at the end and finally rid us of the corny and unfunny jokes.

[danyoung]

And I like Journey into Imagination, though I never saw it as it originally was.

The original JII wasn't one of my favorites. But in every way - story, effects, visuals, ride system - it was far superior to either of its successors.