Matterhorn in WDW!

[Frank_The_Tank]

I think it would be cool to do a Glacier Bay type thing in between Advenrureland and Frontierland. Or even where Indy Speed Way is.

[3rdshiftCM]

Originally Posted by Spacoli

I believe its obvivious most Micechaters preffer it to stay in Disneyland. If it had to put it somewhere in WDW it would be in the Swiss Pavilion it would draw more visitors to Epcot and the World Pavilion is in serious need of attractions.

I like World Showcase the way it is, maybe a Pirates type E-Ticket but leave the thrill rides in Future World.

[mkeeler]

I want it to be brought over as the centerpiece to a Europe area at Animal Kingdom. The ride is distinct enough from Everest to be brought over, and I might even consider doing whatever possible to reduce the need for height restrictions to make it more of a family coaster compared to Everest.

You could then work on Disney's new mountain range:
North America - where Camp Minnie Mickey is, with Grizzly Peak
South America - between North America and Africa with a falls flume ride
Africa - new Pride Rock building or Mt. Kilamanjaro to house FOTLK
Europe - the Matterhorn
Asia - Everest
Australia - where Dinoland is, Uluru (Ayer's Rock) to house the exhibit(s)

[danyoung]

I'm not wild about seeing the Matterhorn come to WDW - it's a nicely unique part of DL. But if they did build it, there's no way they would build in a 1959 roller coaster. It would be new, cutting edge, better than Everest, hopefully with AA figures that can continue to work!

[BassBone]

They already have the Matterhorn at WDW in theme at Expedition Everest. They have the Matterhorn in layout at Space Mountain.

[llama5492]

The Matterhorn is like the one good thing Disneyland has that Disney World does not. I say keep it only at Disneyland.

[BANANAZ]

As stated before, EE is simply an updated version of Matterhorn. I also believe in keeping unique rides in unique parks. If Disney cloned everything, what would be the draw in other parks? I say keep it separate!

[richboi117]

Although it would be AWESOME to see WDW have an amazing, gigantasaurus Matterhorn, they should put their money into creating a unique ride for Florida. Like Everest and like TOT was before it came to the rest of the world.

Originally Posted by 3rdshiftCM

I like World Showcase the way it is, maybe a Pirates type E-Ticket but leave the thrill rides in Future World.

And this is a brilliant idea. Why haven't they done this yet?!?!?! Something about Middle Ages in England, or Japanese Adventures. SOMETHING AHHH!

[DisneyLove]

No because it is exclusive to DisneyLand. I think WDW should think of their own ride.

[kirbilicious]

No to the Matterhorn, but I would love to see Fire Mountain in the Magic Kingdom.

[Tomorrowland_1967]

interesting ....
surprised some of you missed the MOUNT FUJI ride idea for the Japan pavilion at EPCOT. Unfortunately .. I could not find any artwork of it online .. but there is a brief mention on it in Wikipedia by going to the Japan Pavilion page.

The way for WDW to get a "Matterhorn" style ride would be to revisit the old Mount Fuji idea. Almost 3 decades later, the Japan pavilion is still devoid of an attraction!

[MatterhornJ]

Disneyland exclusive please. Matterhorn's a great ride, but it would be outdated in WDW if they brought it cloned. It's a Disneyland classic and should stay that way.

[yoyoflamingo]

Originally Posted by Tomorrowland_1967

interesting ....
surprised some of you missed the MOUNT FUJI ride idea for the Japan pavilion at EPCOT. Unfortunately .. I could not find any artwork of it online .. but there is a brief mention on it in Wikipedia by going to the Japan Pavilion page.

The way for WDW to get a "Matterhorn" style ride would be to revisit the old Mount Fuji idea. Almost 3 decades later, the Japan pavilion is still devoid of an attraction!

Best place I know of mention and artwork is the Walt Disney World: Past, Present, and Future.

YouTube - Walt Disney World: Past Present and...

The concept art is at 4:33 of the video.

The rumors are that Mount Fuji is dead, due to Kodak's association with Disney. That's a rumor from what I have heard, but somehow I don't think it's 100% accurate.

[disneyfann121]

Originally Posted by Peabody

I think it has nothing to do with exclusivity. If we all take off our fanboy goggles for it doesn't take long to realize it's likely that if you built an exact copy of matterhorn at WDW most visitors would think it's super-lame. Most have never been to DL and have no sense of nostalgia or history like you and I might. It wouldn't stand a chance, especially with something like EE to vie for popularity and status.

I disagree. The matterhorn would probably be placed in the Magic Kingdom, not in the same park as EE. And while EE is a better ride, I love Matterhorn just as much. It has its own charming theming and coaster fun. Having experienced both, I don't think the Matterhorn is lame at all.