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4. Winnie the Pooh Takes Over

Mr Toad’s Wild Ride was replaced with another dark ride, The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, based on the 1977 Disney movie of the same name experiencing a new wave of interest in the mid-80s. The ride is based on the 1968 featurette Winnie the Pooh and the Blusterous Day. You can watch a fun clip of the short film here. You first arrive near a giant storybook showing Winnie the Pooh and Christopher Robin, and things only get crazier from there. You enter a forrest, you bounce with Tigger, you magically float up into the sky with a sleepy Pooh for an adventure, and later float down into a room full of fictional friends. It’s a fitting successor to Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride, from beginning to end.

5. Disney Recognizes the Passing of the Times

Disney wouldn’t be what they are if they didn’t appreciate what has come before. The Imagineers very lovingly created a a painting of Mr. Toad handing off the deed for the location to Pooh character Owl, hanging in Owl’s home on the Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh attraction.

6. Takeaway

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Removing treasured rides is, in the end, a necessary evil so that the Disney parks can remain relevant. Disney, while always paying tribute to its important and fascinating history, has to reflect the times to continue to be entertaining to fans of every age, but especially young people who grew up with the new stories that are taking the place of the old ones. Walt Disney World will never forget that Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride was one of the first attractions in both Florida and California, but the Imagineers understand that some parts of Disney legacy need to be spotlighted, even if that means the removal of a classic.

Plus, who isn’t excited by what the future holds? Theme Park Tourist recently laid out the major motion pictures which are about to be adapted into the parks. I am dying to visit Pandora at the Animal Kingdom. Avatar in 3D was awesome but I’m extremely eager to experience the world in-person. Star Wars promises an exciting future for Disneyland’s Tomorrowland and Disney's Hollywood Studios, bringing one of the most memorable classics to the parks we love. It’s definitely sad to say goodbye to the rides and stories we love, but it’s equally exciting to say hello to new ones.

 
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