The Bait and Switch of ToonTown: Was The Remodel Worth It?

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Everything You Need To Know This Week In The World Of Disney Parks
Disney Parks: Latest Happenings and Announcements
00:00 - Disney Fans Rejoice: Soft Openings at Disneyland and Disney World
Disneyland's Mickey's Toontown has reopened after a year of reimagining. Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom has welcomed guests for technical rehearsals of the TRON Lightcycle / Run ride two weeks earlier than announced, causing excitement among visitors. However, some fans may be frustrated that they have invested in travel and tickets to be among the first to experience the attractions.
01:00 - Disney's Lightning Lane: A Fast Pass to High Costs?
Brickey discusses Disney's Individual Lightning Lane access, which allows guests to purchase time slots for specific attractions, and questions whether the cost is worth the convenience, particularly as the price of some attractions on the service can exceed the cost of a theme park ticket. IS Disney's Individual Lightning Lane: A Step Back to the Era of Ticketed Attractions?
05:21 - An Honest ToonTown Review: Is it an Improvement or a Bait and Switch?
Brickey provides an honest debate on the re-imagining of ToonTown at Disneyland, discussing the changes made to the land and questioning whether the updates were a genuine improvement or a shiny bait and switch.
09:12 - The Newly Refurbished Indiana Jones Adventure: What's Changed and What's Improved?
Disneyland's Indiana Jones Adventure reopens after refurbishment with new scene, improved lighting, and updated special effects.
Recommended Viewing: @FreshBakedDisney
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11:37 - EPCOT set to host Disney100 celebrations at Walt Disney World
EPCOT to host Disney100 celebrations at Walt Disney World, featuring a new nighttime spectacular, a Spectacle of Light show, and appearances by Mickey and Minnie Mouse in platinum attire.
14:33 - New concept art revealed for CommuniCore Plaza and CommuniCore Hall at EPCOT
Disney reveals concept art for upcoming CommuniCore Plaza and CommuniCore Hall at EPCOT, showcasing wooden ceilings, origami cranes, and artwork, including a multicolored statue of Figment and a figure of Steamboat Willie, but some are skeptical of the downgraded 2019 vision for EPCOT.
Recommended Viewing: @MickeyViews
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16:43 - Could a Villains Land be the Tipping Point for Magic Kingdom's Success?
Disney considers adding Villains land to Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort as part of their commitment to creating new and innovative experiences for guests. Imagineer Chris Beatty shared that the team is constantly brainstorming ideas for the future of the park and excited to give guests a peek at what's to come. Former CEO Bob Iger emphasized the importance of investing in increasing capacity to grow the business and enhance guest satisfaction.
21:32 - Disneyland Paris Focuses on Inclusivity and Refurbishments with New Changes
21:32 - China Reopens Borders to Foreign Tourists for Visits to Shanghai Disneyland and Universal Beijing Resort
23:43 - Disney Parks Superfan Rides All 216 Rides in 12 Parks in 12 Days
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@NG_____ Жыл бұрын

The waterfall by Donald’s boat was one of my favorite places in the park to sit and chill. Gone forever 😢

@adventuresbeyondadversity3313 Жыл бұрын

They also said the land was going to be fully accessible and it’s not really. Try maneuvering through all those grass areas in a wheelchair. We were trying to avoid the grass once we discovered it was to hard to push in, but it was so crowded, cast members were forcing people onto the grass. We gave the cast members there feedback about it

@usroadtripper Жыл бұрын

I can't even begin to tell you how much you're going to love Tokyo Disneysea when you get there. You don't even know the awesomeness that's going to hit you. Videos do it no justice.

@kalaoahaole Жыл бұрын

i can't get enough, Brickey! Keep up the GREAT work! YOU WILL Blow Up soon. I've seen it so many times. As your fans we are super appreciating this phase because You actually have time to talk to and respond to us. Many other vloggers i've seen are way high above us now that they are Big Shots. That's life. Love You, man!

@JTKell Жыл бұрын

Amazed they went with a live tree...thats gonna be a pain to clean when those leaves start falling...

@andrewjdelgado Жыл бұрын

At first I thought you were insane, but brilliant ideas for the lightening lane passes. Great updates, love the consistency

@sheritastrange Жыл бұрын

Went to Disney last week. There was no way for us to get through the day without purchasing the add-ons and all the ILL. That being said, as much as I dislike paying the extras. I will do it every trip. I just budget for all the extras.

@chrismurray6606 Жыл бұрын

Great weekly news! I think Toontown changes are a win. Most all of what had been replaced had already been essentially neutered by attorneys. Ball pit long closed; bounce house closed; trolly stationary; slide in Donald’s boat closed off. Holding judgement until I see it in person but only disappointment seems to be wishing tree. Thanks for keeping us up to date. #club1313

@snakebit4azc996 Жыл бұрын

Never thought I would miss the Fast Pass system!!

@EpiCTriPpiNDeAdaHeAd Жыл бұрын

Lol right?

@jerrod7361 Жыл бұрын

If we are comparing the land when it opened vs now thats a debate. But Comparing 2019 Toontown to today, its a clear win. Donalds house you could barley walk in, same with the Chip and Dale Tree house. While not for all having a Picnic in Disneyland is something I plan on doing this summer. Mickey is a better ride is better then the Jolly Trolly which hasn't been at the park for what feels like 15 years anyway. Overall the new land is is not perfect but its a good land now, it has 2 great rides and one fine little coaster. The Picnic idea seems to excite many guests by the long lines. Kids seem to be loving the new playgrounds over just walking through basically dead houses with nothing to do. I give the new land an 8/10. Great for kids and pretty good for most people now and at nighttime the land really comes alive more and seems like the land will reopen after fireworks unlike before so mostly this is a win.

@stephenjames4098 Жыл бұрын

After traveling to Disneyland with a 2 year old, I appreciate the change to Toontown to make it even more kid (particularly younger than 5) friendly. I was surprised at just how little there is to do for toddlers at DLR. (Dark sides are incredibly loud, scary and well… dark!)

@lcflngn Жыл бұрын

My kids loved Bugs Land and the little water park… sigh. Glad Toontown has improved for the littles!

@lcflngn Жыл бұрын

Gotta add, folks on YT gave me grief when I appreciated the new Snow White ride. (Some v rude folks) My kid was terrified of “Scary Adventures” & the name didn’t help. We didn’t ride it for years until the redo. It’s very sweet & pretty now, aside from the witch…

@pandajones2759 Жыл бұрын

This video was absolutely superb. Thank you for what you do.

@mikeysteins1784 Жыл бұрын

I feel like I need to refrain from commenting about Toontown until I see it for myself but.. I agree that it looks like they removed “troubled” structures and replaced them with turf which sounds a lot less imaginative.

@WDWCentral Жыл бұрын

Remember the rumors saying Star Wars was going to go there, back in 2017 we probably didn’t imagine Toontown would still exist

@MACH1NA1210 Жыл бұрын

I think they could've repurposed some of the former Bugs Land rides into Toon Town instead of doing the whole playground thing - comes off as a bit tacky to me. Those rides were off the shelf and seemed small enough that they could've been accommodated and rethemed to fit within the land.

@katiestevens3613 Жыл бұрын

Gotta say, I'm definitely grateful that they put time and effort into Toontown and didn't just level it and build something else, but it does feel like they took a lot away in the process. It was insanely busy yesterday while I was there, so I'm hoping when I go back, it's calmed down a bit and I can really take the time to enjoy and take it all in.

@adventuresinsplashmountain6 Жыл бұрын

I love new toontown! I only miss the Gag factory. That one I am sad about not being there anymore. But at least it was for a good reason!

@nzjonty Жыл бұрын

Love the take, as always well balanced and thoughtful

@sheilaa1333 Жыл бұрын

A second nighttime show in villains land would be ideal. My fear with continued expansions to existing parks is that things like the fireworks shows become nightmare bottlenecks.

@ashleyfried2450 Жыл бұрын

I haven’t been back to Disneyland since Toontown reopened but I keep thinking about the accessibility issues of Mickey’s Runaway Railway that you’ve previously addressed. As far as Epcot goes, I am extremely disappointed in the “updates” especially as a local. I really loved the ideas presented at D23 several years back and it seems like it’s going to the same park but with a different coat of paint.

@JeffA_ Жыл бұрын

Great coverage as usual. Looking forward to seeing Toontown on the next visit. From what I can see it looks like a better version of the original, but very similar of course. With the crowds, queues and general congestion in the parks these days, it’s nice for the younger citizens of Disneyland (and their parents 😉) to have some contained space to play. Tom Sawyer’s island, Redwood creek challenge and Toontown can be lifesavers.

@samanthacameron3338 Жыл бұрын

I’m so glad they’re getting rid of the barges at Epcot!

@jerseyforhawks 11 ай бұрын

The Genie Plus runaround is a pain , confusing and too expensive.

@lindsaysmith2510 Жыл бұрын

I think Toontown is going for a slow pace vibe. I don't think it's a downgrade to what was there before, just different. I'm excited to check it out, and try the food. Also, I like villains land, but it seems like a designer's nightmare. How can they put them together when they are all from different backgrounds? Queen of Hearts Castle, next to Maleficent, next to Yzma in the Emperor's Temple? It's mix match so it's interesting to see how they pull that off.

@clinttaylor8730 Жыл бұрын

My first Disney job was attractions at Toon Town. I went into it disappointed, but after 7 years all over the parks, my favorite memories were there. The opportunities of making magical memories I hold close to my heart, especially the Jolly Trolly. I about had a tear in my eye to see the Trolly barn reduced to stroller parking. When people ask me what I loved about working for disney, the stories of the Trolley is the first thing i share. I get the removal though, the Trolley(s) had a long death. Loosing the second car for both, one getting cannibalized for the other, then just becoming a photo op. Now having empty tracks that trip people, get stroller and ev carts stuck... that's just a lawyer nightmare.

@fh6034 Жыл бұрын

I loved the new Toontown, but was soooo disappointed with the tree.

@Celtchief Жыл бұрын

There was no way they were going to put the trolley back in, that was just a kid with a head injury waiting to happen. And the ball pit was never coming back, even before covid ball pits were breeding pits for germs. So I don't consider those a part of the trade, so I think that tips the balance way more towards it being better now, especially as a place for small kids to be able to stretch their legs.

@EpiCTriPpiNDeAdaHeAd Жыл бұрын

Thanks Brickey!!! Love your content

@shellymires5014 Жыл бұрын

Enjoyed Disneyland when there was no fastpass/ genie+ system. Every line was 30 min or less. There was still virtual queue for ROTR. Even it was less than 30 min every day. Like the idea of virtual queues for the most popular rides.

@mikalmos369 Жыл бұрын

I think the new toontown is more toddler friendly requiring less parental effort when in there. Also the wishing tree being a real live tree it's gotta be a shout out to the one story about the real walt's wishing tree. I'm sure I can't keep my story straight but isn't there one about Walton insisting on a tree being left on the original site before Disneyland was built?

@dinero1169 Жыл бұрын

Nobody's forcing you to do this! Lol I'm kidding. I love you and your channel my good man.

@toddcribbs6844 Жыл бұрын

I think somebody should take their coffee of National Lampoon's Vacation short ride at Walt Disney World also Disneyland

@scarygary Жыл бұрын

I disagree that it is a bait and switch, all of the things that you listed were dilapidated and not really used properly, so really we gave up a lot of broken things for things that actually work or can be used. Toon town has gone from a ghost town to a living town. Cheers brickey

@SailorDisco Жыл бұрын

I agree, especially the play areas. They were so broken and now they’re whole and full of energy. Not to mention the land has 3 rides, something the much larger Galaxy can’t claim. It’s a huge improvement!

@DannyHG33 Жыл бұрын

I think the soft opening is more a control crowd when it officially opens.

@mainstreetlamplighter9630 Жыл бұрын

Gotta disagree with you on the Bait and Switch. You'd have a point if the things like Chip and Dale's Tree House or the Trolley were functioning attractions. But they really weren't. So it's a bit like if you renovated an old home that had a non-functioning dumbwaiter and turned that into closet space instead. One could complain that they gave up a dumbwaiter for a closet, but they didn't really lose anything if the dumbwaiter never worked in the first place. That said, I fully agree that the dreaming tree ought to have been something they built. It should look as big and fantastical as everything else in the land.

@lindamemo5224 Жыл бұрын

Lord build space out of the way for strollers especially In a land for kids

@SagaciousSilence Жыл бұрын

I think toontown before was pretty outdated, and I wouldn’t really consider the attractions that were in place before the remodel were up to current standards. I think that Disney envisioned a lot more crowds in this area and so by necessity they needed to open up the space.

@Jay-wk9xj Жыл бұрын

Naw they just cheaped out... that's what modern Disney does duh.

@mushieslushie Жыл бұрын

They absolutely cheeped out in some areas. The area where Chip n Dales was. Also behind Donald's boat. They said there was going to be a lot more interactive stuff there than what is there now. Aside from the windows of the boat there is literally just some blocks on the ground.

@MrCocoloco Жыл бұрын

@@mushieslushie hey, my 3yo loved climbing over those blocks so... Still a win in my book as a parent.

@suzyq5865 Жыл бұрын

Agree the that Tree is a big disappointment in Toon Town. About like seeing a commercial of a Burger King fat and loaded Cheeseburger and then order it and hold a wimpy squished burger with a partially green tomato and crooked cheese hanging out.

@ckbarry Жыл бұрын

Another Monday and another news wrap-up & catch up with Disney news around the parks. 🎉 I couldn’t agree more about raising the price of Genie & making it more like Universal Express Pass. Yes, folks would grumble, but it would be an actual value added purchase for those who chose to get it AND lines would be more efficient for ALL guests. Enough with “lightning lanes” that are anything but “lightning”. You’ll love Epcot without the barges.✨ I’m super stoked to see Indy working properly, Magic Happens and to check out Toon Town in April.

@lindamemo5224 Жыл бұрын

I think it’s good for all children more sensory and accessible. You should always see the fab 5 there. Yes it is a glorified playground and I wouldn’t buy a ticket to the park for a playground.

@Emily_070 Жыл бұрын

Toontown was better before, minus the ball pit. I love the new ride, but otherwise in its working condition it was much better! Also genie+ is garbage!

@ourfamilyaccount Жыл бұрын

The things I associated with Toontown are missing; I vaguely remember a large dungbell pinned to the floor that guests could pick up and if you grabbed it by the middle it would stretch a wee bit. I watched a tour of the park and that appeared to be missing. As a child I enjoyed climbing up Chip's Tree, that's gone too. Not all the changes are bad, I like the concept of the wishing tree but ...this park isn't cartoony enough for me. It lacks the quirky charm I once remembered this park having. My family member chimed in when we watched the park tour, they should've took inspiration from Roger Rabbit's Toon Town; I'm unsure if it's a rights thing but that would be neat to see the cartoony singing tree etc. To me that's a far better concept then what we currently have. The toddler areas aren't bad but I feel they need to have more shady places.

@julieavis1714 Жыл бұрын

As someone who didn’t like OG Toon Town, I think it is an improvement. A new top tier ride and lots of family chill space. I think it may help with the crowd control and will especially help Fantasyland crowds.

@mushieslushie Жыл бұрын

People were calling all the original EPCOT announcements ECPOT 2.0. I think we already had EPCOT 2.0. When they added OG Test Track, Mission Space, changed Seas to Nemo, all the other changes for the millennium celebration, adding characters to all the World Showcase rides etc. that was EPCOT 2.0. Now they are kind of just resetting certain things back to the way they were with a modern look. I agree the entrance is now better, but they for the most part just put it back to what it was, all the other new changes (aside from guardians) are either not happening (mission space?) or being severely downgraded. I'm sure the Moana (which I will only experience more than once if it ends up being a walking shortcut) thing got some cuts too.

@MousesOnMainStreet Жыл бұрын

I think it was a big mistake. The reality is kids want to be more entertained now they were on mobile devices at a very young age and the reality is it wasn’t going forward it was staying stagnant with the new paint. I went to it this weekend and I was not impressed by really any of it. It’s a great thought in theory for low attendance, but not for moderate or high attendance. It’s a nightmare and really, let’s touch everything we live in a different world now it’s just not ideal.

@Operation_Latte_Thunder Жыл бұрын

I like what I see but will reserve judgement until Saturday when I experience it myself.

@elizabethgates7024 Жыл бұрын

Even though Magic Kingdom isn't my preferred place, it has by far the most number of rides of the WDW parks and almost double the attendance of the other three. Epic is the least likely to affect MK. Most people going to Disney at all will go to MK. Animal Kingdom's the one most likely to get skipped when Epic opens.

@jlhwoodworking6569 Жыл бұрын

I was just at Disneyland last week and paid an extra $140 for 2 rides on rise and 1 ride on cars for me and my girlfriend.

@carries_creations Жыл бұрын

I agree, we paid $30 for genie+, 18 for Mmrr, and then 25 for Ror. 73 per person extra on 3/13.

@JenniferClark24 Жыл бұрын

But you didn't have to pay that money. Clearly it was worth it to you, because you freely spent the money.

@EpiCTriPpiNDeAdaHeAd Жыл бұрын

The first time I went on MMRR I got to go on back twice end of the night kind of thing I guess

@carries_creations Жыл бұрын

@@JenniferClark24 Well, I was bringing Family with children who hadn't been on some of those rides, It was super busy and most standby lines were 100 min or more. We were trying to make the most of the day. Unfortunately, we used Genie + for 5 rides as a few broke down and return times were spaced Hours ahead, we used the MMRR but were refunded for ROR because it also broke down and we didn't get to ride it. We rode 4 rides without Genie+, totaling 10 rides in 2 parks, due to crowds and breakdowns more than anything. We like to use single rider where available, but Racers broke down while we were there, so Incrdicoaster Single rider was 40 minutes +. It was just a really busy day.

@JesseAdventure Жыл бұрын

I think to toontown looks definitely better now. The only thing I don’t really care about Is the whole sitting on the ground eating food looks very uncomfortable and I feel really bad for that custodial cleaning that turf with food crumbs and animal droppings

@MousesOnMainStreet Жыл бұрын

No no