If you could....

[4ubie1]

remodel one attraction/ride in WDW, which would it be and what would you do to it??

I would remodel CoP. I would make the last scene more up-to-date and refurbish all the seats and carpeting. Make it look real nice on the inside. This attraction was one of Disney's treasures and I want to keep it that way.

[jaredkari]

I agree CoP does need to update that last scene and clean the theater up. I guess beyond that I would definately update "Honey I Shrunk the Audience", it is really out of date. At the studios, Star Tours really needs a revamp, maybe update it with some stuff from the newer Star Wars movies.

Beyond that I think they really need to get more of a Mary Poppins presence in the parks. I know it is an old film but if you look at a lot of the history of Disney parks they owe a lot to that movie, more than just a quick scene on the Great Movie Ride. They need a whole attraction devoted to it and I think it would make a whole new generation fans of the movie.

[DisneyFr33k]

The Enchanded Tiki Room -Under New Management. We remembered the old one, enjoyed it and went years later with out kids. BIG disappointment.

[dumbo ears]

i would remodel the journey into imagination ride. Its outdated and just pitiful. I never saw the first one but I bet its 100 times better than the one they have now

[texasteacher]

I second that recommendation!

[Imagineer1981]

JIYI needs a serious refurb. Bring back the old version but with modern tech and a new twist

[Polynesian Dweller]

Good suggestions in this thread. SInce JIYI and HISTA are in the same pavillion and both are in desperate need of improvement I'd vote for the Imagination Pavillion have a rethink in its entirety,

[Disneypixie513]

Star Tours for sure. I absolutely love Star Wars and the ride. But it really needs an update. It'd be nice if they had 2 or 3 different "missions" and it was random as to which one you would get.
I think I would also change The Tiki room back to the original. I saw the original in DL and loved it. I love Iago to death, but I think the classic was better.

[prttynpnk]

Star Tours for sure. I absolutely love Star Wars and the ride. But it really needs an update. It'd be nice if they had 2 or 3 different "missions" and it was random as to which one you would get.

I love this idea!

[4ubie1]

I didn't even think of Star Tours...there are soo many possibilities they can do with that ride now that they have material from the newer movies to work with. I also agree with the idea of maybe having a couple different missions to go on and have it be randomly chosen.

[joonyer]

I would refurbish/remodel/update the Speedway with a "Cars" - Radiator Springs - Route 66 theme.
Yes, I know that's not necessarily a "tomorrow" (future or retro future) theme, but nothing about the current speedway is themed that way now anyway.

I would replace the gas-engine vehicles with electric ones, using various "Cars" characters (you could use sound effects to mimic engine sounds) and enclose all or part of the speedway track with a building so that at least part of it could be a dark ride, with special effects, for instance, Radiator Springs town scenes (daytime and especially at night, with all its neon glory), a mountain road scene (Wheel Well Hotel ), tipping the tractors, etc. I would include a digital surround sound music system (with in- car speakers), for all the cool songs from the soundtrack. I would leave the basic track setup the way it is now (partially steerable, with acceleration and brake controls) so kids can still feel like they are really driving.

Add a ride photo opportunity (like Splash Mountain) and a gift shop at the exit and all this would revive this very tired attraction. It would give this attraction some much needed Disney "magic" and make it even more fun for kids of ALL ages.

[Imagineer1981]

I would refurbish/remodel/update the Speedway with a "Cars" - Radiator Springs - Route 66 theme.
Yes, I know that's not necessarily a "tomorrow" (future or retro future) theme, but nothing about the current speedway is themed that way now anyway.

I would replace the gas-engine vehicles with electric ones, using various "Cars" characters (you could use sound effects to mimic engine sounds) and enclose all or part of the speedway track with a building so that at least part of it could be a dark ride, with special effects, for instance, Radiator Springs town scenes (daytime and especially at night, with all its neon glory), a mountain road scene (Wheel Well Hotel ), tipping the tractors, etc. I would include a digital surround sound music system (with in- car speakers), for all the cool songs from the soundtrack. I would leave the basic track setup the way it is now (partially steerable, with acceleration and brake controls) so kids can still feel like they are really driving.

Add a ride photo opportunity (like Splash Mountain) and a gift shop at the exit and all this would revive this very tired attraction. It would give this attraction some much needed Disney "magic" and make it even more fun for kids of ALL ages.

This has been talked about alot. I hope one day if I become an Imagineer I can help bring these ideas to life. I know one thing is for sure, I'd be on these boards everyday seeing what the true Disney fans wanted.

[Daddy Mouse]

I would recreate Indiana Jones into a ride, a combo coaster with some interactive slower areas and can have 3 or 4 different experiences based upon the different movies.

[Spacegirl]

Indy Speedway definitely but I wish they would change Haunted Mansion back to its original. I was very excited last year to see it but was disappointed when I finished the ride. There was a couple of neat things but that was about it. That ride just brings back good memories.

[TheMartellFamily]

I will say that COP need a bit of re-vamping. The last scene seems like it is dated 1989 and it is now 10 years later. I know that things change all the time so they will be alot of work to keep up with technology, but it really is outdated.

[mrsgaribaldi]

Star Tours for sure. I absolutely love Star Wars and the ride. But it really needs an update. It'd be nice if they had 2 or 3 different "missions" and it was random as to which one you would get.
I think I would also change The Tiki room back to the original. I saw the original in DL and loved it. I love Iago to death, but I think the classic was better.

I like this idea too. We only do Star Tours now like every 5 or 6th trip. I would love an update on it

[Ryan Towle]

POTC needs a MAJOR overhaul. First, I'd get rid of that "Squid Guy" on the waterfall, and put in a talking skull and crossbones over the waterfall. Then I'd get rid of the music during the ship battle scene. That music is just horrid and rapes the ride of it's originality. I'd keep the first Captain Jack, the one that's hiding in the clothes, because he's not really that noticeable. Next, I'd switch it so that the men are chasing the women in circles, and have the pirate by the barrel be searching for his "mistress" while holding up a piece of her ripped clothing. And finally I'd have this amazing shoot out scene at the end, with a few soldiers tied up to chairs. Then the ride would be crazy cool.

[Mousemates]

For modernization/updates

Star Tours

The Closing Scene from COP

Figment (thou DD loves it as is)

[AllDisney]

I'd replace the current Indiana Jones stage show with the awesome Indiana Jones ride that's in Disneyland. It's a ride not to be missed

[AmandaChan]

As much as I love the Great Movie Ride I think I would make a few tweaks to it. I was watching a video on youtube of the ride 15 years ago and it was all the same. I know the ride is about classics but a little addition/modification would be interesting. I'm not big on changing attractions but it would be nice to see.