Figment and Dreamfinder were meant to be and SHOULD BE the ambassadors for Epcot. Remaking Journey into Imagination with modern technology would be such a triumph for the park. Putting Imageworks back upstairs with a new, modern take (including a modern rebuild of the rainbow tunnel) should be part of it. I would also say a Figment film or series of films should run at the Magic Eye theater.
@chrisbaker1091
Жыл бұрын
I really think this is the way they are headed. I’d bet this is an announcement at the next D23
@michaelsullivan3581
Жыл бұрын
Genius! Brilliant! Acting! Truer words were never typed!
@martidodger7106
Жыл бұрын
Omigod adding in an homage to WDI would be amazing! You can’t talk about imagination and not talk about the imagineers who make these parts possible
@drawwing
Жыл бұрын
You have no idea how many times Disney has had Figment projects in development and canceled them.
@kellyn5882
Жыл бұрын
@@drawwingwow😮😮
@lisakirby9023
Жыл бұрын
My son is 28..a Disney World cast member and LOVES the country bears. He knows it word for word and still laughs at the dry humor.. loves it. He said he now understands people upset about splash mountain but he is happy it’s not closing.
@lisakirby9023
Жыл бұрын
@@kylekeller3398 that’s what he said also..
@rodakscreens
Жыл бұрын
"I hate anything new that's not good" is my thoughts exactly
@michaelsullivan3581
Жыл бұрын
Amazing!
@SuperRedtiger1
6 ай бұрын
Me too
@dvburke4
Жыл бұрын
I really wish they would just keep the two versions of Soarin at Epcot all the time. Split the queue so one theater does California, and the other would be Around the world. I feel like that would fit the queue theme too
@jenniferhehle1504
Жыл бұрын
I will miss the original Country Bear Jamboree as it is a core memory with my mother and was very sad when it was taken out in Anaheim. I am happy that they will not go completely away. Maybe like Sorin' they'll bring back the original every now and then.
@coreym.9125
Жыл бұрын
If they don’t put Kronk’s spinach puffs on a menu in this new South America section at Animal Kingdom I will be crushed. Emperors New Groove is so under represented in the parks. And it was Disney’s first foray into that area of the world. Kuzco’s summer palace!
@JasmineDreams
Жыл бұрын
omg I feel ashamed that I didn't even think of Emperor's New Groove! That would be a way better fit than Encanto and Indy. Someone in these comments also suggested Up. if they're splitting IPs in the land's revamp, I'd much rather see Emperor's New Groove & Up than Encanto (I think that's a better fit for Magic Kingdom, personally) and Indy (which is just not a good fit for DAK at all imo lol... I think Indy would be better at Studios)
@Mysteryof89
Жыл бұрын
I never liked your Spinach puffs! NEVER!!!
@tulinfirenze1990
Жыл бұрын
Gotta love the kids - as the late great Harlan Ellison once said - "Nostalgia is what they had for breakfast". In terms of "Disney's first foray" into South America, you may want to familiarize yourself with Walt's 1940's friendly neighbour tour of Latin America. See also "Saludos Amigos" and "The Three Caballeros".
@japansfloridaman2466
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely! It is by far THE most South American representation in Disney...when thinking of the geographic location and culture.
@himynameiscorey
Жыл бұрын
Splash mountain type ride where right at the end before the large drop Yzma yells “Pull the lever!”
@drawwing
Жыл бұрын
I think one of the important parts of the Country Bears show is the exposure to real classic country music from the 40s, 50s and 60s
@renderman_7
Жыл бұрын
Indiana Jones needs to be in Studios.. if I were able to tell them what to do... this would be my plan. First I would expand Galaxy's Edge to the Starcruiser and in that space between, I would move Star Tours to it. They can do more shops, more food and maybe dedicated meet and greet space. Once Star Tours is out of its current place, I would demo the building and then build a new version of the Mystic Manor ride from Hong Kong Disneyland, but theme it to the archaeology department of the school that Indy teaches at. The Backlot Express would be rethemed to the university cafeteria and the Tattooine Trader becomes a shop themed to excess items from digs.. That means Indy would extend from the Stunt Show through to Muppet place. With the buildings themed to a brick University, it would mean that there is a theme that feels like it extends Grand Avenue and Muppets Place out towards the front of the park. I have more ideas, but that is the basic
@SolarNole.
Жыл бұрын
The stunt show has been rumored to be closing for decades. I think the rolling bolder is about all people know Indy for now. Tomb Raider won the epic rap battle and is surprisingly a more fleshed out character. DHS needs some Fox IP like Deadpool, Family Guy or Aliens. I doubt that they don’t start cashing in on those Fox IPs soon
@zacharyloflin3523
Жыл бұрын
Totally agree that Zootopia is weird inside the Tree and that neither IP choice they’re planning to replace Dinoland fits Animal Kingdom.
@bensalisbury6535
Жыл бұрын
Can’t believe they will get ride of “Tough to be a Bug”. I loved that show. I love the interactions. No other ride has this type show. The end when bugs crawl out!! That is the best!! So sad 😢😢😢
@micknanimus805
Жыл бұрын
I wish they would have found a way to make dinosaurs/prehistory work as a theme. The original concept of Animal Kingdom was about animals of the past, present, and imaginative (Beastly Kingdom). Personally, it felt like the theme and identity of Animal Kingdom was complete and whole when Avatar came to fill in Beastly Kingdom's place.
@skunkman9815
Жыл бұрын
If only they could make an animated movie that’s about disney’s relationship with bugs, it could maybe be set in the a bug’s life universe
@audition_anna
Жыл бұрын
As one of the young generations you were talking about in your country bear honest rant, I am 19, never got to see horizons, body wars, listen to the land, even mr toad (until I visited disneyland). But i watch those videos. I am fascinated and while i acknowledge it needed a change as it was outdated, it is still a part of the history of the park. We can introduce these beloved characters in a new way that helps bring the new generation in without losing the heart of the idea. So thank you for shouting us out and knowing we do care. We weren't around during a lot of old epcot/MGM studios and such but we still really care.
@CourseCorrection1321
Жыл бұрын
Tom. Great show and criticism on what is happening at Animal Kingdom. Yes, both Indy and Encanto do not belong anywhere inside Animal Kindom.
@SuperRedtiger1
6 ай бұрын
I agree
@gitakiss5801
Жыл бұрын
I was sitting outside the country bear jamboree while my husband went to grab some frozen lemonade. I was sitting and absorbing it all in. I thought this day could not get better. He comes up to me with that jug you have and said Hey I got a free jug of Cola. (it was poured and someone changed their mind and rather than toss it was a gift from the mouse) So I started sobbing
@michaelsullivan3581
Жыл бұрын
😍
@ryanb.7751
Жыл бұрын
I honestly wish they would just try harder to make Dinoland work. Add in a Matterhorn style coaster and dinosaur stage shows or photo opportunities with large dinosaur suits. Dinosaur usually has a wait time over 30 minutes, despite being so out of the way. Dinosaurs are cool.
@jackob.graphic5143
Жыл бұрын
I agree with you. These panels have shown that Imagineering is going in a positive direction. I just worry about Management’s hesitancy to greenlight anything. Far too much Blue Sky and far to few shovels hitting the dirt
@WDWNT
Жыл бұрын
We don’t know how far we are from anything
@LordRayken
Жыл бұрын
Blue Sky means they are concepting things, nothing official
@SuperRedtiger1
6 ай бұрын
Absolutely blue sky nonsensical
@SuperRedtiger1
6 ай бұрын
@@LordRaykenabsolutely nothing
@LordRayken
6 ай бұрын
@@SuperRedtiger1 agreed
@davidslaton
Жыл бұрын
As a country bear fan, I will miss the old show, but am more grateful they are keeping them and hope the new show keeps the charm.
@michajaneroy
Жыл бұрын
It’s Tough to Be a Bug is a must do. The theming and location being UNDER the tree of life is perfect for that show! I started crying thinking about it being dismantled. It’s one of the greatest incorporations of screen and 4D and an animatronic with Hopper and Flick too. Trash IP shoving. I’m so upset about AK. And I’m going to miss Dinosaur. I thought it was always incredible and still believe when functioning it beats the Jurassic park ride down the road. Why can’t we update the concept instead of duplicating something that already exists? Why did we abandon the beasts plan that was originally made for this park? And why do we need to shove IP into every single land?
@michajaneroy
Жыл бұрын
*Bugs are a really important part of our existence. We owe the functioning of our ecosystem to them. And I thought “Its Tough to Be a Bug” was just an incredible way to teach that to people through entertainment. ***ESPECIALLY as insects are in decline! And it’s threatening our planet. Environmental destruction could be imminent because of this! So I guess it’s fitting Disney is killing the entomology attraction. (Yes I am being dramatic)
@libertysdaddy1514
Жыл бұрын
No vent it out what your saying is true !! I don’t think Fisney should touch Dinosaur or it’s Tough to be a bug. These are iconic places at a fairly new park animal kingdom I mean the country bears lasted 50 years… cmon DW don’t throw away these two attractions
@drewwhitney7327
Жыл бұрын
I’m glad I finally got to experience It’s Tough To Be a Bug last spring the way you described, specifically by walking underneath that huge tree.
@BookishKateGames
Жыл бұрын
It’s not a must do for everyone. I have Sensory Processing Disorder and once was more than enough for me. It triggered all of my sensory issues and I won’t be sad to see it go. I do feel for the people who did love it, but for me personally, I’d like to stomp on it like every lanternfly I’ve encountered.
@michaelschroeck2254
Жыл бұрын
Tough to be a bug: old and tired. Update it. Zootopia? No. But remember Bug’s life is still IP. So the IP argument doesnt work. Old attractions should develop. Carousel of progress… walt’s favorite ….. dismantle it and get something new. Walt said the parks should always change.
@kentslocum
Жыл бұрын
This is the kind of content I live for. As much as the current version of the WDW Country Bear Jamboree is beloved, I'm glad that the Walt Disney World version is getting a refresh, especially since the original version still exists in Tokyo. I have always argued that every Disney park around the world should be different, filled with unique attractions, shows, and live entertainment. Instead of simply copying something from somewhere else, this show will be (for the time being, at least) exclusive to WDW.
@melvinlee9263
Жыл бұрын
In the clip they showed at D23, Mac Macnally is involved in the Country Bear remake - he is a long time Nashville musician and was also in Jimmy Buffett's Coral Reefer band!!!
@MonsterKidCory
Жыл бұрын
"Original version still exists in Tokyo"... in Japanese. The first place I saw it was in Tokyo and it was something. I didn't fall in love with the Country Bears until I heard them in English in WDW.
@jasonchampagne6825
Жыл бұрын
The Imagination Pavillion should include a Figment & Dreamfinder attraction PLUS a celebration of MAPO / WED Enterprises / WDI similar to Walt Disney Presents. We can all nerd out in EPCOT - who's with me?
@cfruge444
Жыл бұрын
All I know is that since the Play Pavillion apparently fell through, Hot Pursuit would at least be a worthy replacement for Hotel Heist.
@mtibbe
Жыл бұрын
I’m glad I have the original Country Bear LP Record so the original can live on
@justinmiller2655
Жыл бұрын
An hour and ten minute Tom Corless rant? Oh hell yeah! Love ya Tom!
@tiannafayaz1770
Жыл бұрын
Colombia also has one the most diverse rainforest in the world. Nearly half the country is part of the Amazon Rainforest.
@eclipsehorse8693
Жыл бұрын
Disney owns Fox, Disney owns the Predator franchise- The first Predator movie takes place IN Colombia... so why not some kind of creepy thrill ride where you 'evade the predator'?! Come on Disney, put on your thinking mouse ears!!
@koopa159
Жыл бұрын
Been waiting for this video. All the flavors of WDWNT video styles in one video.
@EmilyCheetham
Жыл бұрын
I’m in my 30’s. I never saw country bears. Hadn’t even heard of them till this year. The new update actually makes me want to go see the new show once I get to go to WDW again. So ye I think it’s a good thing making updates. Definitely draws in new audience. It’s a band of musical bears. In real life singers don’t just stick to one show forever, they bring out new songs, new stage shows, new albums.
@marshallgrayson
Жыл бұрын
The Tom Corless movie just dropped 🎬🍿
@fourseasonsmhs
Жыл бұрын
I think Raya would be an excellent fit for animal kingdom because they could bring dragons and mythical creatures back into the fold like originally intended. Real bummer about trading out Moana and Zootopia, for Encanto and Indiana Jones.
@eclipsehorse8693
Жыл бұрын
more proof positive Disney doesn't care as much about the ebb and flow of the land, or the theming, as much as they do the merchandise, and what IP's they can plop down. If it kind of fits the land, that's a added plus...
@MMCK-788
Жыл бұрын
I would rather have Zootopia take over Dinoland and Dinosaur. While Dinosaur is a childhood favorite of mines, I knew for years Disney has wanted to ret-theme the ride and land. I am just more disappointed that A Bug’s Life will not have any real representation in the park besides the occasional meet and greet. It’s Tough to Be a Bug was an opening day attraction and talks about how important bugs are to our world, fitting with the theme of conservation of Animal Kingdom. Between Bugs and Dinosaur, Bugs would be the one I would fight to keep. Absolutely agree with Tom that Disney should have gone with a variation of the original Blue Sky concept, though I would have just themed it entirely to Zootopia.
@GDNebula_
Жыл бұрын
I agree with the statement that bugs over dinosaur. Dino is one of my fav rides in general but I feel like bugs deserves it’s opening day spot as a classic at the tree. Just need a revamp to make things actually work
@patriciahunter1566
Жыл бұрын
I wish the beyond thunder mountain area would become the villains lair. They could develop a whole story about how it was discovered. You would have all kinds of possibilities with the houses they live in and have all kinds of fun with themed restaurants and lounges. How about a place called the Poisoned Apple? The possibilities are endless.
@ethanshackleton
Жыл бұрын
Yeah it’s be cool to get all the villains in on it, maybe have dr facilier’s fortune telling building near the entrance to blend into New Orleans/thunder mesa
@BrickTrek
Жыл бұрын
They need a Villans PARK not a villans land
@carreck111
Жыл бұрын
@@BrickTrek I'd much rather a dedicated Marvel Park than a Villains Land, but can see why that would be a good idea
@whotakesallmynames
Жыл бұрын
@@carreck111 I'm not sure how much they could do with a park dedicated to Marvel in Florida though, with the whole Universal deal and all
@whotakesallmynames
Жыл бұрын
Patricia, I love that your son loves the country bears so much. One of my Disney core memories will always be how much I loved that show the first time I saw it. My Disney travel buddy and I are nurses in an ER, and blood on the saddle is just, chef's kiss. We were laughing so much that we felt like we were being inappropriate. Good times! 🫶
@TheHarv68
Жыл бұрын
You’re spot on about how Encanto and Indy don’t fit to Animal Kingdom at all. Though I disagree about Encanto’s staying power. A Columbia pavilion at Epcot would be perfect!
@stetre83
Жыл бұрын
I think the best way to incorporate Encanto, which I seriously doubt is how they're going to do it, would be if Casita was basically an entrance to an animal trail type thing that you'd enter through the youngest kid's room. That makes sense to me, but I doubt there's room
@libertysdaddy1514
Жыл бұрын
Encanto is All witchcraft trash… I don’t like besides the great music.
@Tut_exe
Жыл бұрын
@@libertysdaddy1514 You realize that magic is not real, and that sorcery and magic has been a staple of Disney movies since Snow White, right?
@libertysdaddy1514
Жыл бұрын
@@Tut_exe the Bible says it’s very real and it’s not for anyone.
@Tut_exe
Жыл бұрын
@@libertysdaddy1514 Sleeping Beauty has three fairies, Cinderella a fairy grandmother, in Fantasia Mickey Mouse is a sorcerer, Hercules has gods and muses. Curses on Sleeping Beauty, Snow White, Beauty and the Beast, Tiana and the Frog... Your beliefs are your own, but I dont understand why you draw the line on just this particular film when magic is basically a Disney classic.
@libertysdaddy1514
Жыл бұрын
@@Tut_exe I understand all of that. I’m just saying the older movies was more about good vs evil this new stuff is blatant witchcraft using elements of real life sorcery. I agree what your saying it’s always been a part as it is the world Disney is not a Christian company lol I realize that I’m just speaking of the blatant all out witchcraft now. Frozen 2 Encantoetc etc Moana
@MsWDWFAN1
Жыл бұрын
So glad the bears are at least staying. As long as they don't take away Big Al. I'm going to miss him singing Blood on the Saddle. 🩸 🎶
@JediAlliance
Жыл бұрын
I will say this, I really agree with Tom that Figment is EPCOT for me too. My first memory of the park is going with my mom when I was 10, and my dad had recently passed away. She took me there and when we rode Journey into imagination, it stuck with me the rest of my life. The songs the artwork and animatronics and of course figment. I still have the figment plush and my mother is 82 now still has the figment coffee mug we got that day. Special memories for sure.
@Alej3880
Жыл бұрын
Boneyard is a huge hit with kids. It's cruel to get rid of it
@michaelsullivan3581
Жыл бұрын
Cruel and just plain rotten!
@alax6709
Жыл бұрын
It is in the Indian Jones section so I could see them keeping/incorporating it in.
@LChatmanFL
Жыл бұрын
Disney she redo the play area. It is incredibly hot, very limited seating & if you compare it to Camp Jurassic over in IOA, it is really small. They should add more shade, a water play feature and increase the capacity.
@toddw8396
Жыл бұрын
🏰One good thing about Encanto NOT being “planned” for MK is that it leaves more buildable land space-hopefully for more Villain’s Land (someday 😔).
@davidthrogmorton5959
Жыл бұрын
The removal of lines is just hilarious. Context is important. If people take a line from a song, movie, or attraction and go do some action because a imaginary character said so, that is next level mental illness.
@eclipsehorse8693
Жыл бұрын
well unfortunately this is where we are- ppl are offended at damn near everything whether it affects them or not...Disney needs to make sure all the little snowflakes are protected from the real world
@beccak3035
Жыл бұрын
“Let them cook” should not have given me the laugh it did, but you’re 100% right about giving imagineers a chance. It’s been a rough couple years but at the end of the day you can really see the care- we have to be able to trust again. Also beyond excited about the Test Track remodel, I love old Epcot - probably because how much my dad was. As he got to experience it as a teen back in the 80s and it’s just- oh it’s so nice whenever we get even a nod. So did my grandpa, I remember him being excited to show us journey into imagination when I was little. It was his favorite and … unfortunately it was the version we had today by the time I was a kid. After seeing videos online of the original- so sad I couldn’t experience it, and now understand why he was so excited to show it to my and my sister.
@CLIFFLIX
Жыл бұрын
Creating ONE land that can promote Encanto, Coco and Indiana Jones...all at the same time?...is considered "genious" by Disney executives. It's mathematically 3x better than one land to promote Moana by itself.
@riondrius
Жыл бұрын
On the positive side.. if they make a dark ride and focus on the flower / plant sister and the animal brother and Mirabel's connection with the people and the "house" or villa or earth and how we can make the earth better it could be really good!
@kevinfraser7815
Жыл бұрын
All about maximizing return on investment unfortunately :-/. I’ve dreamt of a jungle book or beastly kingdom redesign, but it seems like that will never happen.
@lemonrealsqueeze6826
Жыл бұрын
@@kevinfraser7815 I totally agree. A Jungle Book journey boat ride through the story is a misopportunity!
@matthewfields7637
Жыл бұрын
I think a better re-theme for "Dinosaur!" for this Tropical Americas area would be "Yzma's Ride to the Secret Lair" from "Emperor's New Groove", which is set in Peru.
@wellidontreallyknow990
Жыл бұрын
In my opinion, I just want Dinoland to keep its dinosaur theme. They could modernize it while still keeping dinosaur related if they really wanted to, but it's not a relevant IP so of course their not going to do that.
@SusanStypa
Жыл бұрын
I’ve been waiting for this! Ok, here we go….I’m glad they are changing up the country bears rather than us lose them. We kinda knew the songs that are currently in the show wouldn’t be around much longer. I’m glad they are re-doing test track with inspiration from world of motion which was my #1 favorite at Epcot when I was a kid (#2- Journey Into Imagination, #3- Horizons)…I was definitely happy to hear this. As for Indiana Jones…it makes sense and I think we knew that was coming too…ONLY because it’s the same track/ride vehicles (cuz you know…money) My biggest disappointment at the event was The Muppets! Am I the only one that perked up thinking they were slowly working up to a big Muppets announcement…and then nothing! Very disappointed 🤬
@michaelsullivan3581
Жыл бұрын
Yup! They really pulled the rug out from under us there!
@denisemcgilvrey3966
Жыл бұрын
That and Hercules. What was that all about??
@SebastianTheCrab
Жыл бұрын
I'm a huge AK fan - i AM happy that they are making it "Tropical Americas" and not JUST an IP. I can accept a less then perfect IP if they bring in flora, fauna and animals from the Tropical Americas. I'm not sure that any of these films fit it that great but perhaps they can pull it off. Hopefully it happens while I'm still young enough to enjoy it. Zootopia - I think that you made a good point about "mans fascination with humanizing animals". Personally, I think it would have made way more sense to put it out on rafikis - train to zootopia is so obvious. Bugs under a tree makes way more sense than a police station or DMV under a tree. I love it's tough to be a bug, but mostly because I think it's hysterical to watch others get scared by fake bugs - which probably says something about me.
@Lyces
Жыл бұрын
It's good to hear about the incorporation of more detail and audio animatronics in rides, and not just solely relying on screens. A dark ride through Casita of Encanto would've been cool somewhere.
@kimbeutler1911
Жыл бұрын
Not everyone goes to WDW every week or every year. We live in Indiana and try to go once a year when we can. Change is harder when you do not see it very often and you long for something from the past. Not everything needs to be replaced.
@sharonh5399
Жыл бұрын
Yes. I live in Illinois. I got to ride The Great Movie Ride once and then next visit it was gone. I have seen the bug show only once and really enjoyed it. And what lives at the bottom of a tree, bugs..lol.
@eclipsehorse8693
Жыл бұрын
Fellow Hoosier here- i wanna try and get to Holiday World some year, and maybe back to Cedar Point- get back to parks that actually care about you and WANT you there...
@walterramirez4443
Жыл бұрын
Well said!
@kellscrawford9076
Жыл бұрын
Let em COOK! Daddy Josh 😂😂😂 literally dying. You win the internet today.
@martidodger7106
Жыл бұрын
I am torn over Country Bears, because I am happy for the animatronics getting some love because seeing the animatronics in Japan made me realize how old and clunky ours were. But on the other hand I’ll miss certain songs and the humor. I love “Blood on the saddle” and “Mama don’t whoop Lil Buford” and the Belle’s “all the men”, and the finale of “ol slewfoot” but I also agree there needs to be an update as many of those songs are so old that a lot of the humor /messages within the no longer relates to the audience. My issues is that I don’t want to hear another show doing Disney songs- Philharmagic is already a Disney song revue and most of the other stage shows are as well. I hope that the Imagineers keep some of the old stuff and the Disney songs they do preform are songs that don’t get a lot of play in general in the parks/aren’t the from same 6 IP…although, a meta moment for Trixie to sing the part of “we don’t talk about Bruno” that inspired Isabella’s shots in that song 😂. I’m here for the cooking, I just hope whatever is done to the score and the queue (tokyo’s is soooo good) is indeed a plus up and not another “under new management”
@sherbear8333
Жыл бұрын
So thankful for you and your channel’s efforts to campaign to maintain the reverence of Disney. In particular, I too am a huge fan of the Country Bears ❤️, truly childhood memories but also excited about new imagineers ideas in revisions. Love that they will be keeping the wonderful characters. Best of both worlds….🌸💕
@Brian-bw9fh
Жыл бұрын
Tom is 100% right about Encanto I’m glad someone said it - it’s not a timeless IP. Doesn’t deserve its own ride let alone a land imo. Would take Moana or Coco over it any day!
@kevinakling
Жыл бұрын
Encanto is all about THE MESSAGE
@lemonrealsqueeze6826
Жыл бұрын
Well unfortunately Disney isn't buying into the timeless approach these days. While Cars Land is timeless it's not yet at WDW. While Frozen is there's no World of Arrendale coming. Will the Moana concept be expanded to Adventureland instead? Jungle Book is timeless but they aren't doing anything with it at AK at all! These Timeless things are more timeless than Galaxy's Edge and Toy Story Land even.
@stevewhitehouse9532
Жыл бұрын
We thought Encanto was boring, very colourful but boring and probably not worthy of creating an area, at most a meet and greet.
@happymaskedguy1943
Жыл бұрын
I enjoyed Encanto more than Coco. But neither are particularly great.
@Inurantchan
Жыл бұрын
@@happymaskedguy1943 This exactly how I feel. Feel the same about Moana (although in that case I didn't like it at all).
@frankcarney4882
Жыл бұрын
They can keep that ghost in his box, bad placement and keep the floating candelabra
@yoopergamer2121
Жыл бұрын
I really need to see Tom’s childhood bedroom now 😂😂😂
@goosepup
Жыл бұрын
Glad you are optimistic, Tom, about the Country Bears makeover. However, for me, until WDI proves that they can improve an older ride, which they haven’t done yet, I’ll be pessimistic. Look at Test Track. They are going back to World of Motion concepts because they can’t think of anything better than the original ride!
@shiningsylvie
Жыл бұрын
I knew you’d be on my side for country bears, Tom!! I saw so many comments saying it gives under new management vibes which I do understand, but the fact that they’re giving the bears some love and attention after so so long just tells me that current wdi does care about these old original IPs!! Those animatronics badly needed replaced and the fact that they’re going with the bears and not a newer IP thrills me to the core. You can always replace audio if this doesn’t go well but “future proofing” those animatronics means so much. They Are Listening to us I’m also so sooooo excited for test track 3.0, I never enjoyed 2.0 outside of its tron aesthetic and now that we’ve got tron itself in the parks, it just looks dated like you said. I always found the interactivity part of 2.0 very poorly incorporated and I never felt like it added any enjoyment to the ride, in fact my mom and I always go into the single rider line to skip it entirely. I miss the camp from 1.0 dearly and hope 3.0 will have some of that, but I am happy to have it homage world of motion. I’m going to wdw this week and hope I can meet figment!!! Hopefully the line will be much less than a few hours, but he is extremely important to me and my love for Disney, it would mean a lot to hug and get a photo with him. I’m tentative about Indy replacing dinosaur. Dinosaur is one of my favorite rides of all time, it’s so campy and charming but it does need a refresh pretty badly, and I think Indy is probably the best thing to replace it with. I’m a little concerned about how it’s gonna fit the theme of the park as a whole, but I’m tentative.
@DocNo27
Жыл бұрын
Test track is sponsored so it will likely happen since someone else is paying for it. Everything else? I'll believe it when I see it.
@libertysdaddy1514
Жыл бұрын
7?
@shiningsylvie
Жыл бұрын
@@libertysdaddy1514 yeah, 7 : )
@kevinfraser7815
Жыл бұрын
I want to hear what Tom would put in DinoLand as a replacement. Beastly kingdom? The jungle book? Imagineers are talented enough to create an original IP with story and excitement and contour that will keep people coming back. Just look at what they did with Expedition Everest. Anyone have any blue sky ideas in the chat?
@shaggydog2012
Жыл бұрын
I liked Maelstrom because of the viking port theme that represented Norway. World showcase should make you feel like you're in the country. Frozen is really for the kids.
@staceyotterwright2473
Жыл бұрын
A Zootopia show to highlight the biomes should use the same building structure as Carousel of Progress! That allows for several biomes divided into their own sections and can allow for a large audience capacity.
@CastawayRJ
Жыл бұрын
Amen to that, Tom.
@solcarlosofficial
Жыл бұрын
I can’t believe they don’t have a lion king ride! They only have a show
@lemonrealsqueeze6826
Жыл бұрын
Neither is there a Jungle Book open river boat ridehrough the story with Baloo singing. :(
@aphoticphoton
Жыл бұрын
Growing up on the Lion King Anniversary DVD they had a safari ride where you used your remote and they even had different variations on the lion king 2 and 1 1/2 Dvds I always felt like this could be a reality of sorts as an IRL ride maybe using something of indiana jones adventure tech with the randomization of storylines to give a feeling of different experiences everytime.
@thegixlad27
Жыл бұрын
Probably will happen at Disneyland Paris as a land in the future!
@lemonrealsqueeze6826
Жыл бұрын
@@thegixlad27 I heard about that, if later we see a Land in Disney Studios Paris epic or amazing then it will become a huge slap to Animal Kingdom for not going that route.
@eriktred
Жыл бұрын
Tom, great insights. You are spot on about animal kingdom theming choices.
@sheriwadsworth5797
Жыл бұрын
Tom you have the voice of us Disney hardcore fans ! Keep speaking your mind and keep going on with the show!!!🥰
@kallieblumberg9977
Жыл бұрын
Thank God I have off today!! We live for the ORIGINAL HONEST REVIEW! ;)
@seanstein8313
Жыл бұрын
I think the idea of having a central america land is far superior to having a blob land of moana and zootopia.. but I definitely agree that indy and encanto are horrible fits to the mantra of DAK. Perhaps if Indy is switched up a bit story-wise it can focus on the "intrinsic value of nature" as Joe would put it. Would've liked a hot pursuit ride though.
@kristanewcomer2741
Жыл бұрын
I really think it's a great idea to update the Bear's show. Walt would have wanted the shows and attractions to stay current. Every time I've gone in the show its surprising to see more than a dozen people there. They've seen it over and over. Disney needs to bring fresh and update the concepts to bring in new crowds while keeping the history. I hope the show turns out great.
@ginadoyle4089
Жыл бұрын
Well said
@bigal5395
Жыл бұрын
Yes! The exact video I was hoping for after this weekend 😂
@jasonr1971
Жыл бұрын
I’m waiting on my Orange Bird meet and greet. 🍊
@ilovegodzilla
Жыл бұрын
They give people a Figment meet and greet but no money for a refurb for the ride. But enjoy that Indy decades-old overlay. 😂
@SuMMeRFLi5
Жыл бұрын
Why should they if people are going to wait 5 hours to meet a character?? No reason to. Much more cost-effective to put a cast member in a costume, than redo an entire attraction.
@TheFancyHatLadyReads
Жыл бұрын
"Honest Reviews" and "Rants" are used by other KZitem communities as well, not just Disney channels (e.g. book and media reviewers). I'm happy about the "Tropical Americas" concept, and am reserving judgement as to how they'll fit IP-based attractions into it until we have more information. I'd have been fine with Moana as well, but I would've wanted it to be a Polynesia/Oceania area with a Moana attraction instead of a whole IP-based land, which I think is more limiting (and a little tricky because you don't want to focus too heavily on human characters in Animal Kingdom in a way that thematically equates indigenous people with animals, a persistent racist trope). My hope is that we're getting this change because they recognize how excited everyone is for a villains land in Magic Kingdom, and are expanding upon that concept there. I also would have loved if the success of Encanto could've been used as an excuse for a new Colombia pavilion in World Showcase, and I'm frankly baffled they've tried to announce it for not one but two other parks now first.
@PoppaSquat-et3qp
Жыл бұрын
It’s so refreshing to see that you are not in Disney’s back pocket Tom and friends. Your channel is one of the most trustworthy out there.
@karebear3152
Жыл бұрын
Zootopia should replace Rafiki's Planet Watch. If possible keep the petting zoo or move the petting zoo? I personally would rather see Casita kept in MK's expansion, and I really haven't cared for either version of Dinoland retheme they've come up with so far... I do like the idea of incorporating another world area of animals and plants and south america/central america is what we're missing, but... I most agree that Encanto should be a Columbia pavilion in EPCOT.
@chrisgeraci
Жыл бұрын
I feel like I remember seeing a space before the graveyard that I thought was a good sport for him. But no one asked me. The candelabra and the chair with the hidden Donald are iconic.
@mtibbe
Жыл бұрын
I couldn’t agree more. Moana and Zootopia totally belong in Animal Kingdom. Animal Kingdom has been long over due for an update and to see them totally botch it is not right. What does Indiana Jones have to do with Animals and conservation. He’s already in Hollywood Studios why do we need him in Animal Kingdom. Keep up the good fight on this Tom!!!
@martidodger7106
Жыл бұрын
Omigod, if they manage to do a hybrid of the original World of Motion and Test Track that would be incredible. I know they can’t put back many of the scenes but if they were to add them back in as part of the pre-show prior to the design lab and put a few modified/condensed scenes back in that would be fun. Like the break test could be us narrowly avoiding the traffic jam and speeding away. Would love to have a modern version of “Fun to Be Free” (sort of how GotG has the opening chords of “Universe of Energy”) right before taking off for the speed test
@jillwachbrit6630
Жыл бұрын
Our first trip to Epcot was in 1999 for the Millenium. Test Track was new and undergoing a soft opening and my younger daughter who was 8 constantly insisted on us waiting in line in the hopes that it would open and we would be able to ride. I love the idea that they are rethinking the ride and possibly going back to some of the old concepts. I never had the chance to ride the original Figment but the character caught my heart and to me is Epcot. In 1999 Dinoland was phenomenal because they were working on the bones of the Trex Sue which we got to watch them do. I am looking forward to what they end up doing with that area. Thank you for all the backstories and history you provide to us.
@lemonrealsqueeze6826
Жыл бұрын
What an exciting period of time to be at WDW! 🤩
@santiago7129
Жыл бұрын
Universe of energy Ellen’s energy adventure was one of my favorite rides I never knew UOE until Ellen’s adventure closed for cosmic rewind, UOEs kinetic mosaic is still stunning and you make the world go round creates a perfect preshow, all of UOEs music is now some of my favorite theme park Disney songs
@StuffwellakaTy
Жыл бұрын
No I agree! That first plan was better! Ever since the rumors about Indy going into DAK, I have NEVER understood why anyone would want it in the park because he has nothing to do with animals. Encanto and Coco have nothing to do with animals or conservation and I know Zootopia has no message of conservation but it makes more sense for the same reasons you just spoke about. But yes, Tree of Life needs a new show and frankly, I’m surprised it’s not like some kind of…”Rafiki presents” animals, conservation or whatever kind of show.
@nancybond586
Жыл бұрын
I really enjoy your videos. They’re so refreshing. I’ve been a disney fan forever
@RanbedOver1945
Жыл бұрын
I just want an Indiana Jones popcorn bucket lol
@Molbyone
Жыл бұрын
Honestly, the two things I care the most about in dinoland are Jimmy at the restaurantasuarus bar and the future of the boneyard. My kid should have a cool place to play and mom and dad should still have a cool bar and bartender to visit as well.
@jg384
Жыл бұрын
I think a Villains Land beyond great thunder mountain would be a good fit for MK. Have it mirror in a villain way Pandora Land. Mysterious by day but scary at night. So many ways to imagineer this
@sharonh5399
Жыл бұрын
Would also fit for the Halloween Party.
@adventureswithcrystal1817
Жыл бұрын
I feel it only it only fits in the Halloween parties but my opinion doesn’t count, Magic Kingdom is built to include the smallest of children, so if this is not done right, your going to have a bunch of frightened 3 year olds running around screaming and crying terrified, so maybe if this is so badly wanted and needed build an adult villains park that adults age 13 and up can enjoy.
@aphoticphoton
Жыл бұрын
@@adventureswithcrystal1817 I feel like once epic universe opens with Universal monsters land which is supposed to be more mysterious and brooding than Horror so it can cater to everyone. Disney will either confirm a villains land or something along that nature because if universal can pull of that concept then its possible for disney
@ttintagel
Жыл бұрын
It's one of the absolute worst ideas I've ever heard, and I have no idea how it even got started. The villains belong with the heroes in their individual stories, not all artificially lumped together.
@tamiller84
Жыл бұрын
The new name is "Tom's Honest Rant". Thanks for all the great videos
@vincelopiccolo
Жыл бұрын
Tom’s honest RANT ™️
@loneeldritchknight7362
Жыл бұрын
I'll believe it when the projects finished and I'm standing in it. Too many projects have been announced and then canceled.
@ct8515
Жыл бұрын
Paradise Falls from Up would be perfect at AK’s Tropical Americas - especially since Russell and Kevin and gang are already there! Angel Falls Venezuela South America influence!
@jgkidd82
Жыл бұрын
I have to admit I had to read the Country Bears news twice. First time I thought they were getting rid of it, then I realized they are just updating it with a new show.
@carreck111
Жыл бұрын
I hope that they have South American animal enclosures in the new Animal Kingdom land. I think that would help quell a lot of people's worries!
@eclipsehorse8693
Жыл бұрын
like, for r actual animals? or Brazillian tour groups...
@himynameiscorey
Жыл бұрын
Snake exhibits in front of Indiana Jones… lol
@DiaryofaRollerCoasterGirl
Жыл бұрын
I've been waiting for this 😆
@b2_18
Жыл бұрын
As a member of the younger generation, I absolutely watched every single video that I could find of the original jamboree. I wish I saw it when I had the chance
@TheHarv68
Жыл бұрын
OVER AN HOUR?!? LETS GOOOO
@readysetdemo
Жыл бұрын
Tom - my summing up of your report of D23 is I totally agree with everything you said. In the paycheque years we were ready to give up our DVC membership but now we are excited for our next visit and the future at WDW.
@randolphwilliams2365
Жыл бұрын
The design of the World of Frozen is incredible!
@TheLingerers
Жыл бұрын
ad that definately is house madrigal upper left. coco bottom right. it definately can work theming wise. theyll push rain forrest conservation, endagered species of the region....and move towards the archeology aspect of that region, hence the pyramid mid top. i love it actually.
@PirateNovelist
Жыл бұрын
Getting something for Pirates (which inspired my username) means a lot. Hearing that Paris was getting something Emperor’s New Groove makes me so happy. Getting ANYTHING at the parks even if it’s a restaurant means a lot. My mom and I love Disney and she keeps asking when Disney is going to add anything Kuzco, Kronk, or Yzma… we both agreed it was high time we book a Paris trip and this solidified it. I just wish we got something at the US parks with Emperor’s New Groove. I also love that Country Bears is getting some love. Yes it’s changing, but I agree they are respecting the history.
@Loveofdisneybymaria
Жыл бұрын
Tom I really enjoyed your show this time and the Rams were on point especially the figment. I agree with you bring back the dreamfinder🎉
@jasonchampagne6825
Жыл бұрын
* Excited that Country Bears will stay * Not concerned about placement of hatbox ghost because he's not summoned by Mme. Leota in the new film so it fits that continuity. * Don't touch my candelabra. * I was going to chain myself to Dino but since Indy's replacing it, I will relax. * Will reserve thoughts on MK expansion until we get more details (probably 10 years from now).
@portalbrawler5440
Жыл бұрын
I always wanted a South America/"the Americas" section in AK, but not at the expense of another land getting converted. I absolutely love Dinoland, and theres some good ideas they could've went with like making The Dino Institute being front and center in the land and offer a wide variety of dino meet and greets. I liked the idea of that moana log flume that was teased a while back and they could use that as another way to drag people into the area. Heck, they could even possibly theme it after The Good Dinosaur if they really want to lean in on IP. It just doesnt help that DINOSAUR was such a popular attraction in a park with very few rides. There was some better options to go with for Dinoland, but just shoving Encanto in there with an Indy overlay just does not make sense. If they were smart, they'd lean in on making it feel like you just entered Antonio's room, but Indy still sticks out like a sore thumb then. It wont work Disney, just fix up Dinoland.
@CinnamonGrrlErin1
Жыл бұрын
Personally, I'd have gone with Pixar's UP for a South American land, especially because there's such an emphasis on exploration. There could even be a scavenger hunt type of game where you "collect" scout badges or something like that.
@JohnWallabyTheLion
Жыл бұрын
@@CinnamonGrrlErin1 KEVIN!
@JasmineDreams
Жыл бұрын
@@CinnamonGrrlErin1 I agree that Up would be a really good choice for that area! I personally am not a fan of Dinoland (though I do love Dinosaur) just because the theming seems kinda lazy imo, so I'm glad to see it on the list for an update. I realize I'm just one person though, and it's an area for kids, not for people like me lol. But hey, that's my opinion for whatever it's worth.
@libertysdaddy1514
Жыл бұрын
Keep dinosaur let it be stand alone and the restaurant be themed to the Dino institute story line. Keep that possibly update it …other side develop your crummy fad IP all you want just don’t touch my DINO.. or tree of life for that matter with might I add 2016 ip I mean this is ridiculous when it’s tough to be a bug came out it was 1998 it opened the same year the movie came out not almost ten years later kids have Zero clues as to what zootopia is and largely time is tickin won’t even have a clue what a Moana is…
@libertysdaddy1514
Жыл бұрын
Putting a reck it Ralph in dinoland makes as much sense as 2016 IP zootopia lol Disney you can do better than this everything had to be a movie IP crap.
@MaxRebo731
Жыл бұрын
I love a good Tom rant! Keep 'em comin'!
@JH-xt8we
Жыл бұрын
Joe Rhode himself has explained why Zootopia wasn’t a consideration for Animal Kingdom. At its core, it is movie about humans facing human problems (bigotry, racism, career troubles, etc.) with a surface level animal window dressing to make it marketable to kids. It is not at all about anyone’s need to humanize them. I agree about Encanto not fitting. Moana would have been awesome with some sort of ocean exhibit but maybe they felt it was too repetitive with EPCOT a short ways away (Journey of Water, SeaBase, etc.) With Indy it will depend on if they come up with a new animal-centric story or just clone Disneyland’s. But really, some kind of Dinosaur presence should have remained to keep the park’s original goal of celebrating animals past, present and imagined in tact. Maybe WDW’s version of Indy will edit itself to fill the void? Indiana Jones and the Lost World, maybe?
@Alex-eo7my
Жыл бұрын
I get what you are saying about the cohesiveness of the Tropical Americas attractions with the rest of the park, but I am still so excited to see Encanto and Indiana Jones at the parks. Yes, I think that Indiana Jones and Encanto would have fit better at other parks, but I would rather have them at Animal Kingdom than nowhere at all. If I could still get Encanto in the "beyond thunder mountain" expansion (or in EPCOT in the best case) and Indiana Jones in Hollywood Studios, I would be SO down for them putting Moana and Zootopia in Animal Kingdom because I do see those as better thematic fits, but if I had to choose between just Encanto and Indiana Jones or Moana and Zootopia, I would go with the former. Also, as for Encanto, it is my favorite modern Disney movie, so it definitely isn't just a fad for me. I prefer it vastly over Coco, Moana, and Frozen
@christinal1543
Жыл бұрын
Happy for all these additions/changes. Would also love SpectroMagic to come back! I know they'd have to remake the floats, but would be so worth it! ❤
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