Thread: Do you feel that the DIsney waterparks are neglected?

Quote: Originally Posted by _Scar Totally agree. And Schlitterban looks like the Six Flags of all water parks. The theming of the park itself can't hold a candle to Disney but the rides might be better. Wow I had no idea that so many people could careless about the water parks?

Quote: Originally Posted by beyondyou http://www.noob.us/entertainment/wor...g-water-slide/ there already is one(ish) in germany. its basically a loop. dont know if this is the one everyone is talking about or not? That is exactly the one I am on about!

Quote: Originally Posted by Figment632 So I was thinking the other day that the Disney waterparks might be neglected. Blizzard Beach seems to never get anything new and TL got Crush and Gusher recently but doesn't get new attractions very often. Also one of my main gripes is that Disney besides theming seems to keep the arrtactions in their water parks basic. They don't seem to try new or innovative things. Schlitterbahn waterpark...

Perhaps, but why? While I agree it has been a while since the water parks have had anything new added, I would rather the investment be made at just about every other area of property first. If money was infinite, sure, throw some dark ride water slides in there. Heck, make a dragon that flies around Typhoon Lagoon and randomly dunks people in the water. However, in reality, the water parks seem to, and in my opinion should, be at the bottom...

Quote: Originally Posted by Figment632 So I was thinking the other day that the Disney waterparks might be neglected. Blizzard Beach seems to never get anything new and TL got Crush and Gusher recently but doesn't get new attractions very often. Also one of my main gripes is that Disney besides theming seems to keep the arrtactions in their water parks basic. They don't seem to try new or innovative things . Schlitterbahn waterpark...

Quote: Originally Posted by Krack2 the ratio of Disney Commandos to regular vacationers has gone way, way up. I have never heard that term.... and I LOVE it! So THAT'S what you call the Parents, driving their kids with whips as fast as they can from ride to ride, screaming "Hurry up and have FUN, dammit!"

I have no idea if water park attendance is up or down recently, but my own experience is that the cost of a Disney vacation has become soooo expensive over the last 10-15 years, that the ratio of Disney Commandos to regular vacationers has gone way, way up. Vacations get shortened, every available minute/penny is going to be spent marching through the park like Rommel through Africa, and the "let's just relax at the pool/water...

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Quote: Originally Posted by Krack2 I have no idea if water park attendance is up or down recently, but my own experience is that the cost of a Disney vacation has become soooo expensive over the last 10-15 years, that the ratio of Disney Commandos to regular vacationers has gone way, way up. Vacations get shortened, every available minute/penny is going to be spent marching through the park like Rommel through Africa, and the...

I have seen those water slides on TV, and quite frankly, they are still basically slides. The overall theme of the Disney water parks remains solid. I do not believe that a dark ride is necessary. (My opinion)