Walt himself was frustrated with Tomorrowland and instantly wanted to update it. The idea of multi-million dollar attractions that become outdated in 7 years is not sustainable. Tomorrowland's updates even in Walt's day were crazy expensive and didn't last long.
Wishing for a Tomorrowland that always stays fresh isn't going to make it a reality. The concept of Frontierland has been less than exciting for many years but at the very least it's a fixed point in time. Building Big Thunder was one of the smartest moves in the entire park history - a ride that fits the theme and is entertaining in perpetuity. Space Mountain comes close in that way, it just takes more updating (though one could argue they spend as much keeping Big Thunder's show elements going).
At the very least, they could truly commit to "Science/Fiction Land" instead of Tomorrowland. That way you can keep your Buzz and your Tours and do a Quantum Mechanics Inner Space Ride and a Black Hole attraction, and a hands-on science center...which I would love.
Oh wait, the Black Hole attraction I just pitched is already completely outdated. I think I'm going to sue Stephen Hawking for damages.
Anyway, as we all know, something has changed things drastically, and that is CARS LAND. Cars Land wasn't cheap, but it is Permanent with a Capital P, every bit as Permanent as a Star Wars Land, I'd wager. The popularity of the franchise is staggering.
We all want new things, we want big ideas, we want gambles. It would be nice if they did that. But who can blame them? They are sitting on a gold mine just waiting to be tapped.
The real battle now is - WILL THEY DO IT RIGHT?? Will they spend the money to make Star Wars land just as real as Radiator Springs is? I mean, seriously, I'm watching the Cars movie RIGHT NOW, and every time I do, it feels like a film of a place I HAVE BEEN TO. IT DESERVES ALL CAPS.
Build whatever you want, Disney. But build it right.
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