Disneyland Now or Twenty Years Ago

[DL_CRAZE]

Well, what would you rather have, our current Disneyland or a Disneyland twenty years ago back in 1989?

Just think of our current roster compared to that of 1989's:

1989 Roster:

Main Street USA
Main Street Vehicles
Penny Arcade (Not a Store)
Main Street Cinema
The Walt Disney Story Featuring "Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln" (1985-2001 Version)
Main Street Train Station
Disneyland Presents A Preview of Coming Attractions

Adventureland
Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room (Original Version)
Swiss Family Treehouse
Jungle Cruise (1976-1993 Version)

New Orleans Square
Pirates of the Caribbean (1967-1997 Version)
The Disney Gallery
The Haunted Mansion (1969-2005 Version)
New Orleans Square Train Station

Critter Country
Country Bear Playhouse
Splash Mountain (Opened Summer '89)
Teddi Berra's Swingin' Arcade
Davy Crockett's Explorer Canoes

Frontierland
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
Big Thunder Ranch (Barbeque Version)
Mike Fink Keelboats
Frontierland Shootin' Arcade
Rafts to Tom Sawyer Island (Original Version)
Mark Twain Riverboat
Sailing Ship Columbia
The Golden Horseshoe Revue (Original Show)

Fantasyland
Snow White's Scary Adventures
Alice in Wonderland
Peter Pan's Flight
Motor Boat Cruise
Matterhorn Bobsleds
King Arthur Carousel
Fantasyland Autopia
Sleeping Beauty Castle Walkthrough (1977-2001 Version)
Storybook Land Canal Boats (1956-1992 Version)
Casey Jr. Circus Train
Dumbo the Flying Elephant
Videopolis (Dance Floor Version)
Mr. Toad's Wild Ride
Mad Tea Party
Pinocchio's Daring Journey
it's a Small World (1966-2008 Version)
Skyway to Tomorrowland
Videopolis Train Station

Tomorrolwand
Space Mountain (1977-2003 Version)
Star Tours
Circle-Vision 360 (Woners of China/American Journeys Version)
Autopia (1955-1999 Version)
Starcade (1st and 2nd Floor Version)
Magic Eye Theater: Captain EO
Mission to Mars
Rocket Jets
PeopleMover
Submarine Voyage (1959-1998 Version)
Tomorrowland Terrace (1967-2001 Version)
Skyway to Fantasyland
Tomorrowland Train Station
Tomorrowland Monorail (Mark V Model)

Shows
Fantsay in the Sky Fireworks
Main Street Electrical Parade

So if you could trade 2009 for 1989, would you?

[Datameister]

I'm sticking with 2009. Not because I think all of the changes have been beneficial - far from it! - but because there have been a few really great ones. I like Indy more than I dislike TL 98 and the Pirates changes together, for instance.

[Walt Jr.]

I would take 20 years ago. Too bad that Caurosel theater would still be closed though, at least we would have Splash. Plus, its pre pressler.

The Technology is better now, but the old had more heart. (Other then stuff like RDCT and POD of course!)

You should put up a poll, it would be fun. =)

[ICe101]

2009. Because I just like all the new additions the park as added. There are definitely some benefits of the 89 version though.

[caldisneyfan1]

I meet you half-way 1999 as everything was working in Disneyland. Now not so much!

[DL_CRAZE]

Originally Posted by caldisneyfan1

I meet you half-way 1999 as everything was working in Disneyland. Now not so much!

The only thing that was working and not working now was the Rocket Rods. I'd say 2009 is way better that 1999.

[Coheteboy]

I'll take 1995, thanks.

[Datameister]

Originally Posted by Coheteboy

I'll take 1995, thanks.

Indeed! (Though I would miss Michael Giacchino's track for Space Mountain.)

[Semiquaver]

Is the parking lot included in the '89 version? If it is, I'd go with that one just for the sake of a blank slate for the second gate.

[Tool]

I was going to say absolutely 20 years ago but then I noticed Indy wouldn't be a part of 89. So yes I chose 2009. I'll take Indy over PeopleMover and the original Subs.

Nice question.

[DL_CRAZE]

Well, I would say all we are losing really is Indiana Jones Adventure and Fantasmic!. The only problem is Indiana Jones Adventure is a huge factor for Disneyland today.

[Aladdin]

hmm, maybe I would back it up a couple years to 1985, was America Sings still around then? AdventureThu Inner Space was still around too. And was the Tahitian Terrace still around?!!!!

Already mentioned, but The original Golden Horseshoe Shoe still around!!!

Yeah, Have to go with 1985! Abominable was still fairly new in the Matterhorn.

And even though no Splash, I would just head on over to Knott's and get on the Log Ride!

[Sir.Mouse]

hmmm for educational purposes I'd go back 20 years, it would be an absolute trip. But I'll stick with what I know, and that means an emotional attachment spanning from 1992- today. Sorry retro Disney.

[orbitalpunk]

I'd take any year with the Skyway in it. That was like no other ride in the park.

[Datameister]

Originally Posted by orbitalpunk

I'd take any year with the Skyway in it. That was like no other ride in the park.

But plenty of others like it in other parks.