Rant-N-Rave Magic Kingdom: Tomorrowland
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- Pack Mules Wrangler
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I do love Tomorrowland, but I wish they would have stayed with it's originality. It looks very cartoonish since they rehabed it years ago. I liked the original Tomorrowland b/c it's what Disney really thought the future was going to look like, whereas now, it just looks cartoonish and not futuristic. I still enjoy this section of the park, and I do love Buzz Lightyear and Monsters Inc. but wish this there weren't quit so many Pixar attractions there now. They should absolutely NEVER touch Carousel of Progress, this is an original and needs to stay! There's my two cents!
I fully understand the comments from those who feel that several rides are misplaced in Tomorrowland. Sorry, but I disagree. I applaud the new additions and this is my favorite part of the park.
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- Shooting Galleries Gun Cleaner
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I love this area. Yes it bothers me that the theme really seems to be lost but the area is still fun to walk through especially at night. The TTA is still one of the greatest rides as is Space Mountain. I know I know it needs an upgrade. Even so it's still one of the most popular rides in the park.
Yes Stitch blows, and Monsters doesn't belong but still. COP still makes us remember where we came from, and where we are going. Buzz is fun in that sci-fi kiddie way, The Astro Orbitor gives you a fun ride and a great view... and lets not forget about just the cool way the place looks. The rocks and the metallic-like looking building.
Besides the rides who doesn't like eating in Tomorrowland? (OMG I can't believe I can't remember the name of the eating place).
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Yes Stitch blows, and Monsters doesn't belong but still. COP still makes us remember where we came from, and where we are going. Buzz is fun in that sci-fi kiddie way, The Astro Orbitor gives you a fun ride and a great view... and lets not forget about just the cool way the place looks. The rocks and the metallic-like looking building.
Besides the rides who doesn't like eating in Tomorrowland? (OMG I can't believe I can't remember the name of the eating place).
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Rip out the Speedway and give us something unique and it is just about perfect.
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My very favorite part of the park for many of the reasons already mentioned (Blackie Pueblo pretty much took the words outta my mouth, though I'm harsher on MILF and less so on Stitch ).
It says something to me that it's still my favorite area, and the one I spend the most time in, despite the fact that the presence of MILF annoys me to no end. Thus, I give it a 5. The TTA at night is not only my favorite place in WDW, but probably top 5 of my favorite places in the rest of the world too.
It says something to me that it's still my favorite area, and the one I spend the most time in, despite the fact that the presence of MILF annoys me to no end. Thus, I give it a 5. The TTA at night is not only my favorite place in WDW, but probably top 5 of my favorite places in the rest of the world too.
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I do love BLSRS - my DW and I have been known to hit it 10 times straight when the attendance is low .
CoP is a fantastic ride, and I love the concept, but I keep looking for the number of years between the scenes to increase, bringing it closer to today's visitors.
Stitch (as a character) was a great addition to the area, but not at the expense of Alien. MILF, although I haven't seen it yet, sounds to be a poor choice regardless of the area in which it landed.
Astro Orbiter is one of the best rides, but the rockets could really use an update. Maybe sleeker?
I do like the area overall, and Cosmic Ray's is a definite must-do each visit to WDW. Not my favorite area by far, but also not my least favorite. I had to give it a 3.
CoP is a fantastic ride, and I love the concept, but I keep looking for the number of years between the scenes to increase, bringing it closer to today's visitors.
Stitch (as a character) was a great addition to the area, but not at the expense of Alien. MILF, although I haven't seen it yet, sounds to be a poor choice regardless of the area in which it landed.
Astro Orbiter is one of the best rides, but the rockets could really use an update. Maybe sleeker?
I do like the area overall, and Cosmic Ray's is a definite must-do each visit to WDW. Not my favorite area by far, but also not my least favorite. I had to give it a 3.
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Space Mpuntain, Carousel of Progress, and TTA are my favorites. I liked Alien Encounter and feel that Stitch is a sorry replacement. While the Monsters Inc. Laugh floor has great technology and is pretty funny, I could do without it and agree that it doesn't really belong in Tomorrowland. The speedway appeals to my granddaughters, but I never ride it when they are not with us.
Even with all of it's flaws as Schnemo points out, it's still got a few favorites as well as having my heart just like over at Adventureland. I could sit on the TTA and ride all day long. I have probably ridden this more than anything at WDW period! It's just such a great refreshing ride for cooling down and kicking your feet up. It's also a great place to discuss what your plans are for the rest of the day. You can catch a quick power nap, make lunch or dinner plans, get your bag in order and be ready to move on to the next thing! Oh, Space Mountain! What a great ride and what great memories I have off this whole area and the music, the feel of the place! I even enjoy Buzz although it's not a favorite I still ride it when I can. COP is holding on strong over here and I do ride this every visit just to pay homage to Walt and one of his original concepts. It's a fun show and also a great rest from the summer heat. The biggest downers in Tomorrowland for me would be Stitch and the Speedway. Disney could do much better in these areas.
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- Mike Fink Keel Boats Boatswain
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When I was a kid, this was my favorite part of the park. It's lost so much in theming since then. Monsters has no place here and I would like to see Stitch go, too. Love CoP, TTA and Space Mountain, but the Speedway is just plain sad and the food is mediocre at best. Even Cosmic Ray's lame jokes can't save the dining experience here. Buzz is okay. I gave it a 3.
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