Did you notice the change?

[MNDisney Dad]

Tom' Morrow is alive and well! He has moved to ST at HS. Listen when you are going through the line. Was there 5/18 and was surprised to hear his page. Also, Mr. Toad is still turning over his deed at Pooh.

[dumbo_buddy]

Tom' Morrow is alive and well! He has moved to ST at HS. Listen when you are going through the line. Was there 5/18 and was surprised to hear his page. Also, Mr. Toad is still turning over his deed at Pooh.

cool! will totally listen for mr. morrow!!

[Jim&AngieMarriner]

Oh so many...

1. Clean Plate Club at 50's Prime Time
2. First scene in The Great Movie Ride used to be animated, with a bubble machine.
3. Dinosaur was a whole different ride really.
4. Kilamajaro Safari used to have a jeep with poachers that would shoot at you, etc.
5. Discovery River used to have gysers, etc up by Africa.

The list goes on...

As a soldier who has been to Iraq twice, my guess is that they took out the poachers shooting at you so that a soldier with PTSD doent have a bad experience. Not for sure, but that would be my guess. The guys who drive up and down the highways while in Iraq and Afganistan get wound up pretty tight when taking fire. With Disneys ability to make things "come alive" for guests, this could be a bit much for them. Again, its just a guess.

[merrymouse]

Tom' Morrow is alive and well! He has moved to ST at HS. Listen when you are going through the line. Was there 5/18 and was surprised to hear his page. Also, Mr. Toad is still turning over his deed at Pooh.

I love, love the Tom Morrow page. We were just talking about it the other day when discussing our upcoming trip. So where can I hear it? ST at HS???? Can you tell me what this means? I cannot figure it out

[johnO]

Don't know if they changed KS because of PTSD or not. I thought it was more for political correctness...

[eandrsmom]

We just returned a few weeks ago. We noted to the CM at TTA that we really didn't like the new voiceover. He told us that he hears numerous compaints everyday. It's not just missing "Tom Morrow", it's the whole retro voice. "Now entering Mickey Star Taders"....etc.

[DizneyRox]

As a soldier who has been to Iraq twice, my guess is that they took out the poachers shooting at you so that a soldier with PTSD doent have a bad experience. Not for sure, but that would be my guess. The guys who drive up and down the highways while in Iraq and Afganistan get wound up pretty tight when taking fire. With Disneys ability to make things "come alive" for guests, this could be a bit much for them. Again, its just a guess.

First off, thank you for your service!

Second, the poachers jeep has been in and out of service, and last time I paid attention, the sound effects of guns shooting and tires screeching were still there, however the jeep has long since been out of comission. For me, I'd rather know where the shooting is coming from than not (admitting I've never been shot at before).

[Victor Kelly]

The change to the poachers in Kilamanjaro happened long before the sandbox. It was at the latter end of the politically correct phase that took hold of Disney back in the 90's. But yes I would agree with the PTSD though since I have had it for a while.

Including not to mention POTC where the wenches now chase the pirates. The narration to Hall of Presidents. I still like the original peoplemover soundtrack, the original POTC the way it was.

[MNDisney Dad]

I love, love the Tom Morrow page. We were just talking about it the other day when discussing our upcoming trip. So where can I hear it? ST at HS???? Can you tell me what this means? I cannot figure it out

ST (Star Tours) at HS (Hollywood Studios).

[DisneyLuver91]

This isn't a subtle change really, but the overall experience of the Backlot Tour.... I was watching some Martin's Vids and saw all of Residential Street, the working studio, and Dick Tracy!! I miss those fun things. =/

[WiltonJohn]

The working animation studio died with the advent and success of CGI. I miss the old style animation too.

"Progress".

best,

................john

[DizneyRox]

The change to the poachers in Kilamanjaro happened long before the sandbox. It was at the latter end of the politically correct phase that took hold of Disney back in the 90's. ...

AK opened in 1998 with the poachers story line in play until fairly recently. I understand removing the CM with the AK-47 which I think happened shortly after 9/11, but the jeep chase is what I'm referring to as broken.

I thought this thread was originally about Disney's changes to attractions because or lack of maintenance, etc, not because of refurbs, etc. Like the missing mist on EE and things of that nature.

The refurbs don't bother me so much in general. PoTC was much better before Jack Sparrow, but it did need an update like HM. Which I'll go on record as saying was fantastic!

[Victor Kelly]

I am interested ine changes to seeing POTC and HM. I have not been to the parks since March 05.

[rmsongs]

One change I've noticed over the years is that, during peak times, some of the attractions seem to go faster. Off the top of my head, I remember thinking this on TTA and JC. They both seemed to move faster in June than they do in November. My family thought I was losing it, but I even see it in video I shot on different trips. Has anyone else noticed this?

[beksy]

Add me to the group missing the original TTA soundtrack...we really missed it last trip. I also don't like the changes with the Backlot Tour. I loved the houses. But there is still plenty at Disney that I love that keeps me coming back!

[Georgesgirl1]

When RnR first opened there was a actually guy in the studio preshow that picked up a guitar when one of the guys from Aerosmith said, "Hey can you get that Les Paul for me?" I remember seeing that during soft openings and thinking, "I wonder how long that will last?" I don't remember when I last saw him, but he is gone now.

[TikiLounger]

First off, forgive me if this has already been mentioned...I skimmed the posts very quickly and I'm not sure if I've read them all. Okay...my family really misses the part of Kilimanjaro Safari when the ride vehicle would actually stop for a moment on the old, creaky bridge. When the attraction was new, the bridge would dip for a moment as if we were going to plummet off instead of just making the creaking noise. For us (especially my son), it was the best part of the ride. He's 20 now, and he still hopes that maybe, just maybe, it will do it again, someday. I have a feeling it's not going to happen, but...one can hope.

[HackLaSalle]

One of the staff members from another Disney board I follow was on Dinosaur today and said the ride has looked as good as it ever had with alot of the old effects up and running. That's great news as it was one of my favorites without em, I just hope they're still running in December.

Someone once told me that the bridge bit at the Safaris was not made to happen on each and every ride and meant to be more than an every now and then surprise.

[Victor Kelly]

I remember when CoP had the original musical score not Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow. This attraction should get an AA update. It is peaceful and relaxing.

I also miss Horizons and World Of Motion. Just as I was beginning to appreciate EPCOT for what it was, everything was changed.

[Master Gracey]

I remember when CoP had the original musical score not Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow.

"Now is the time. Now is the best time. Now is the best time of your life."