What a great way to look back on history! I am so looking forward to Tianas bayou adventure can’t wait to see what they do with the attraction! You did a great job on this!
I just..........all I remember is..........the moment they changed Maelstrom to Frozen at Epcot (Florida, USA), my heart just sank.......... I really fear that this time around........it's NOT going to be any different; HOWEVER, if they keep the pumpkins and watermelons, I.........I think it MIGHT have a pretty good chance at keeping a FEW pieces of the past in a form of homage if you will.........but like I said. I don't know.
I think they should have taken the Princess and the Frog over to the Pirates island. I am so bummed they are getting rid of Splash Mountain, which is one of my favorite rides. Most didn't even know what Song of the South was and if they did or found out about it, it opened up conversation about that given time period. Healthy conversation is amazing. On another note, I still think it would have been super amazing to put Princess and the Frog over on the island and had like a scavenger hunt of the fireflies for kids and maybe an exclusive dining experience that would have been special ticket based with character experience. It would have been amazing to have had a full band and you have the boat going around the island.
Another great video. I love DLR history and this was a great dive into the attractions of yesterday. I understand the nostalgia for splash mountain but also excited for what comes next.
I really like this video, it's always nice to learn about the history of Disneyland. I don't mean to compare you with others but it reminded of something Offhand Disneyland and Justin Scarred would do
Yes it was. The biggest problem with the flying tires was that they tried to increase capacity by making the vehicles bigger, which it did, but had the unintended consequence of making them slower and less maneuverable…and thus less fun.
Hey Brikey! Great video. Ok, my opinions. Disney dropped the ball on replacing the People Mover for Rocket Rods. With Splash Mountain. It’s cool they want to acknowledge The Princess and The Frog. I think they are trying to erase history and the importance of what happened so it won’t happen again. Song of the South was a wonderful movie. The ride shows the characters from the movie. From what I’ve been told, Brair rabbit or brair Fox. The Brair part is southern for brother. I guess a southern slang. I think everyone is excited but I think it won’t be the hit Disney wants. Like I said, my opinion.
Thank you Brickey for this great educational video. After watching this video, I think Tomorrowland should have been called Transportal Land. I didn't realize that since opening day Tomorrowland has had so many different modes of transportation rides like, boats, gondolas, railroad train, cars, space ships, rockets, people mover, monorails, submarines, etc. l know they will never change the name to Transportal Land but if they did change the name they would never have worry about it being outdated technology because it would showcase transportation options of the past, present and future.
Hey Brickey! great documentary on the subject matter. A couple of these like Splash Mountain and the Peoplemover could go on and on... Saddest part on Splash Mountain is that with careful modification to the entrance and wait lines, they missed a great opportunity to teach some real history and promote inclusion. The ride itself was on the animated stories that had more to do with West African slave's moral tales in the likes of Aesop's Fables, than to the inaccurate Antebellum South live action part of the movie.
The retheme for Splash Mountain is just that, a retheme. The reason is irrelevant. Frankly I had doubts about Tower of Terror's retheme into Mission: Breakout. ToT was great, M:B is also great. It's fundamentally the same ride, the same system, the same concept but with a different skin. I'm looking forward to the new Splash Mountain theme because it's not the same thing as shuttering a ride.
22:33 as the direct descendant of white, Ozark hillbillies I’m quite confident that had Song of the South’s characters been over-the-top cartoon depictions of deeply impoverished white share croppers the ride would’ve remained in place until some exorbitant main bearings or thermostats had to be replaced. I often wonder how black men with Type A personalities like my own must feel when people, academia or corporations pander to their unchosen ancestry. I bet it makes them feel scrutinized and like “hey Karen I can fight my own battles.” Maybe I’m wrong but that’s my opinion and I’m sticking with it.
It’s a shame that they are going to destroy splash Mountain at least keep one of the original rides open. The new bayou adventure doesn’t hold a candle to the old one?
I was always told the rocket rods were closed because it damaged the track and the area was starting to crack. As for Splash, yes it's great, but somethings need to change, it's the right move, with new tech and new story I believe the ride will be great and another story to tell about the history of Disneyland.
Love Hey Brickey! Keep up the good work. This was another great video. I can see people feeling nostalgia for a ride they’ve rode their whole life, even if they didn’t know it’s background. I think the new ride will have all the things people liked about the old ride. A long boat ride with animatronics and some thrilling drops. It will just be newer, better animatronics, newer animals, maybe a smoother boat track. I think it will remain a fan favorite.
Uhhhhh I have such mixed feelings about Splash Mountain. I'm in the nostalgia camp. It just sucks because on the surface you wouldn't even know the deeper story behind it. I think for the late 80's they did a really good job keeping it surface level. It's just a bunch of crazy animals, kind of like Looney Tunes, where the under dog gets the last laugh. That's literally it. And I do think they kind of made some rash decisions on the whole thing. But at the same time, I look at the times I've ridden it. Not a ton because I don't like being wet and cold. I'm a desert rat, so CA is cold to me. I understand the change, but the question I ask, is it necessary? My answer to that is I don't think so. 🤷♀ But I don't know! I'm a freaking white woman in America, so I could never speak for that side or even remotely know how it feels to them. But I am listening, and if that's how they feel, then who the hell am I to say "you're being ridiculous". On the other hand, I do love Tiana and her movie, and I am way stoked to see what they do with it. All new stuff, and it'll probably be really bad ass. That movie is beautiful, and it will translate great onto a ride. It's happening whether we like it or not, so it is, what it is. I'm sure it'll be fine, and we'll all move on with our lives.
The story I've always heard about why the Skyway closed down is that the 1994 Northridge earthquake damaged the central support inside of the Matterhorn, and that there wasn't any way to repair it without taking the entire Matterhorn apart.
It is absolutely interesting if you have concrete evidence. You are aware of how far the Northridge Earthquake was from Disneyland? Based on the depth and location of the Quake, is that actually possible? Northridge is more than 54 miles from the heart of Disneyland and more than an hour and 25 minutes in normal traffic. There are particulars and actual evidence why the ride closed.. But the conspiracy theories are always interesting.
@@TheWorldAccordingtoJim Oh, I don't have any evidence at all. Like I said, that's just what I've heard. I don't even remember where I first read it; it was probably some fan site or forum post that was itself just spreading an unconfirmed rumor. That said, it's not COMPLETELY implausible. Despite what you may think, the quake WAS definitely strong enough to be felt in Anaheim; there are reputable news reports from back then saying that it caused one of the scoreboards at the Angels' Baseball Stadium to collapse onto a bunch of spectator seats (though thankfully, said seats weren't occupied at the time). Apparently, the quake could even be felt as far out as Phoenix and Las Vegas. Yeah, it was THAT powerful. Seriously. It's impossible to say for sure whether or not it did any damage at Disneyland, and apparently Disney explicitly claimed at the time that it DIDN'T, but a part of me can't help but wonder... After all, Wikipedia DOES list metal fatigue as the primary reason for the Skyway's closure, it WOULD have been difficult if not impossible to fix the support beam inside of the Matterhorn if anything happened to it, and one of the most destructive earthquakes in modern SoCal history DID occur nearby just a few months before it closed. Maybe the by-then 37-year-old supports were already nearing the end of their service life, and the quake was just the straw that broke the proverbial camel's back? I'm probably getting too caught up in this, but at the very least, it does bear SOME thinking about.
Don't forget what Walt Disney said...."Disneyland will never be completed. It will continue to grow as long as there is imagination left in the world."
Wow!! This might be my favorite YT ever. A thoughtfully produced, edited and directed piece that felt like a documentary vs the typical YT. Bravo Brickey. Outstanding work. 🙌🏽🖤🤘🏼 your next coffee is on me 👌🏼
I will never forget the keel boat ride pilot saying,”Now you people on top, stay seated or we will keeeel over”. He also said, “There’s Bruce the Moose, running loose in the Spruce”. That moose is still there.
Brickey you always outdo yourself in each video and you did it again in this video by showing what I call true Disneyland with all the vintage video which I believe was what Disneyland was all about a relaxing and easy way to navigate your way through the park not like today where going to Disneyland is quite frustrating for so many people and I must say seeing the vintage footage of Disneyland actually gave me goosebumps and really got me all chocked up inside because in my heart ❤️ I wish Disneyland was still the way it was in the early days but at the same time I know that change is inevitable and I’m willing to except it but I always hope that any change made is for the better just like Splash Mountain I know why they are retheming it but I ask myself the attention was there for years with no complaints as far as I know and now all of a sudden the issue you talked about is the reason to change the ride well I hope the next ride will be as good if not better then Splash Mountain thanks so much you really captured what true Disneyland is all about now with that peace ☮️ love ❤️ and happiness to you Brickey and I’ll see you on the next awesome Hey Brickey video peace ☮️ out ✌️
Great production quality! Love the history and vintage footage used. You did your research too! As far as Splash Mt. Closing I don’t like the idea but… it’s probably because I don’t like change. But I get it. Thanks Brickey for the awesome work you do, you’re the most underrated Disneyland vlogger and I mean that as a compliment.
I'm fine with the Princess and the Frog. I would have also been fine with Zootopia. Both films have a lot of animals, and fit the critter country theme.
Splash has been my favorite ride since I was a kid. With that, the new ip theme is better. I never knew anything about the brer characters. Tiana is gorgeous and the songs are 1000 times better than zip. The tiana universe is far more deep rooted and the characters are way more fun (facilitar, odie, the gator , and of course tiana herself) this is a good thing aside from political motivation, while also being politically motivated. I am here for it. I hate that I rode the ride last over four years ago and will miss its previous theme. But will be so happy to look forward to riding the new theme . This is a win on all fronts.
PeopleMover was the worst loss since it was one that didn’t need to come out. Rocket Rods were a huge bust and like you said just the wreckage ghost tracks are only left reminding us of the loss
Thank you for sharing the History of the park we love. Really interesting to see how much has changed to make it better. Miss the Skyway. I still think it was crazy that they allowed fishi9ng off of the piers around the island. Thanks for this video!
Great vid. This took me back through a large portion of my childhood and early adulthood. Watching the park grow and transform has always been interesting to me. Thank you.
Thank you for this! I can barely remember visiting the park as a child, but I feel like I have been on the people mover. I definitely remember Captain EO because we have a picture wearing the 3D glasses. ❤❤❤ loved this video.
When you say phantom boats were the shortest lived attraction, do you mean in Disneyland Park or in the resort as a whole? Because Superstar limo didn't even last a year in DCA.
thank you so much for such an informative video showing all the changes made throughout the years, this video with the footage and way you addressed everything was so well done but then thats the awesome way of Brickey isnt it 😉 i have my own feelings on the splash mountain issue and probably not the popular opinion... i think its a BIG mistake, but lets hope justice is done but enough is enough on Tiana.. there are other princesses that are important... Snow White who started it all for example. i will Always have a love for Disney no matter and i get change has to be made i only hope more magic returns and they keep the people in mind as they do it, not the pocket book... Disney loved seeing families happy... thank you again Brickey for all you do to bring and show the world of Disney the way you do 😘
Brickey, thank you for exploring all different view points on the closure of Splash Mountain and not focusing on one sole view point. I love it when creators don’t try to persuade their audience one way or another, and actually try to understand all sides. At the end of the day, we can’t always have a zipa-dee-doo-dah perfect world, and as long as we’re understanding of each other regardless on what end of the spectrum we’re at… I think we’re heading in the right direction. What unites us all is our continued love of Disneyland! Great video as always!👏🏻
Great mini-doc, Brickey. That old footage along with your knowledge and of course, the soundtrack, highlight your talent for creating art beyond that of the average RU-vid content creator. Thanks for what you do. 🤘
I wish Disney would focus on "reimagining" the elephant in the room, Tomorrowland. The money invested in Galaxy Edge would have been better spent on Tomorrowland and an expansion to Critter Country / New Orleans Square with a Princess and the Frog would be a better solution to the context. Galaxy Edge would have been better suited in the Wonder Bowl Lot (aka Simba Lot) with more space to expand ... or a whole separate gate ... but I don't hold the check book.
The footage and music that you've used in this format sitting in my car in the middle of the San Fernando Valley in a parking lot made me feel like a kid at Disneyland again. This was so fun to watch.
This was a really great narrative on the subject of change at the park. I also think it was pretty compelling to end with the Splash Mountain question, since the rest of your video was mostly about Disney having to close rides due to running costs or safety issues, showing that this is one of the first times Disney has really had to make a change based on a question of morality and inclusivity. Personally I think it's great that they are changing it up. Just because it's still popular in its current state doesn't make it ok. I feel like if you gamble and wait it out, the outcome could be way worse. Disney plays the long game and I feel like they can see past the initial change when people won't care anymore that the ride as been updated.
You are totally right, change is not about “being woke” but truly about accepting new information/thoughts/ideas and changing to be more inclusive for ALL.
I'm sad this video wasn't longer. You could easily make a small documentary going further into all the closed or remade attractions. I loved all the footage you found of these old rides. As for Splash Mountain... Disney is definitely doing the right thing by burying Song of the South. But they MUST make the new ride WAY BETTER. They can't cut corners like the Test Track remodel at epcot. They need to do right by both fans of Splash Mountain, but more importantly, fans of Princess and the Frog. I think Disney management knows this.
Disney is doing the wrong thing by burying Song of the South. The movie is absolute trash and problematic, but Splash takes from the cartoon segments, based on African and Indigenous folklore. Disney not owning up to their mistakes has basically held the Br'er characters hostage: the average person believes they come from a racist movie, when that is not the case. It makes it much harder for these groups to 'reclaim' their characters, and the damage is all Disney's fault. As for Splash? With upkeep, the ride is timeless, close to as perfection that a theme park experience can get. it's legendary and will always be. But going as far as removing "Zip-a-dee-doo-dah" that is rumored (all bullshit, no evidence) to come from a racist song? Well, that just makes me believe that the people running the show are hacks that agree with anything Twitter says. Disney management does not care: they didn't take it seriously when they gave it a shitty budget. I doubt more money is going to make the experience better. They care about the merchandise opportunities, everything else is a veil. Splash is a VERY high bar to clear, I give it a 10% chance TBA is on par with Splash, and virtually 0 to exceed it.
