Scary Fantasyland (merged)

DLO5 · 09-27-2006, 09:02 PM

I don't know if anyone has noticed, but the fantasyland rides don't seem like they are for children. For example, you take a trip to hell, you get SCARED to death on Snow White (I did) and you almost get eaten by a whale. THe other rides or okay, but what was Walt thinking when he designed these rides? lol

Rtoups · 09-27-2006, 10:10 PM

well, the name is not "Kidland", thats what toontowns for. Its fantasyland, and therefore is based on books and movies that spark the imagination and fantasies. Some of the rides are a bit scary, but most people come out fine. My little bro is 6 and he doesnt find them scary.

TopCat8 · 09-27-2006, 10:10 PM

I agree with you on that. When I was little, Mr. Toad scared me so much. So did Snow White. I also fail to see the point in making these rides so scary.

norcal1219 · 09-27-2006, 10:55 PM

I can do AYTHING at Disneyland or DCA except for Snow White. That ride still creepes me out and I'm 14

Steeeve · 09-27-2006, 11:22 PM

The part in Snow White where you go through the spooky forest and all of the trees have evil faces, that always creeps me out.

Jen-Ness · 09-27-2006, 11:28 PM

The attractions are based on the movies. Fantasyland is a chance for kids of all ages to see their favorite characters up close. If they are familiar with the movie and it doesn't bother them, they should be OK with the attraction. If the movie bothers them, stay away from that attraction.

sunnyshandiin · 09-27-2006, 11:39 PM

The funny thing is when I was little, I really didn't get scared in Fantasyland but if I got too scared, I just closed my eyes or hide under my jacket. I go on those rides now and can't believe that I didn't freak out on Snow White, Pinochio, or Mr. Toad's. Now that I think about, what really scared me was when you could walk through the castle, it was creepy if no one was in there at night and you were all by yourself.

lovesdisney · 09-27-2006, 11:54 PM

I'm still scared of Mr. Toad. And the Queen in front of Snow White, meep.

mhendrix · 09-28-2006, 12:21 AM

Yeah, Mr. Toad was a little too much for me. My parents went on the mover behind me and I was by myself when I was little (8)... I haven't gone on it since. Although, I plan to try it again this next trip :)

Grim Grinning Ghost · 09-28-2006, 09:35 AM

I gotta say that everything about Fantasyland seems to be psychedelically enduced. From the very name of the land to all the mushrooms that are so prodominant. As a child it just seemed like a bunch of silly cartoon stuff. But as an adult and having been there many times in an altered state of mind, Fantasyland is definately more of an adult dreamland. It's certainly not a land geared for children and goes a lot deeper than what is seen on the surface. You are, in every way, encapsulated in the Walt's dreams while in Fantasyland.

**Joey** · 09-28-2006, 11:05 AM

i never remebered this but when i went to DL and went on Mr. Toads, at the end it's like 140 degrees with like 100% humidity

do any of you remmber that?

Grim Grinning Ghost · 09-28-2006, 11:09 AM

YYYYYYYYYEP I remember that ! havn't been in it since.

Executioner · 09-28-2006, 11:30 AM

You know, we are putting way too much emphasis and concern nowadays on what our children can and cannot take. Walt knew exactly what he was doing and look at them now. Still there and drawing more people. To me it seems we are expecting some carefree life is peachy attitude for kids and they shouldn't see scary or remotely scary things. Hiding any of that from a kid is just as devestating. How else are they gonna learn about life? Life is not easy and can be pretty brutal. But it can also be the most beautiful thing out there. When I was little I was not even scared of those rides, I was however scared of Space MOuntain. Funny huh? But not the other rollercoasters. Those stories have morals to them. I think kids need to read the Brother's Grimm books and other fairy tales as they were. Scary yes, beautiful yes but had strong morals to them.

mousecrazy · 09-28-2006, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Executioner

You know, we are putting way too much emphasis and concern nowadays on what our children can and cannot take. Walt knew exactly what he was doing and look at them now. Still there and drawing more people. To me it seems we are expecting some carefree life is peachy attitude for kids and they shouldn't see scary or remotely scary things. Hiding any of that from a kid is just as devestating. How else are they gonna learn about life? Life is not easy and can be pretty brutal. But it can also be the most beautiful thing out there. When I was little I was not even scared of those rides, I was however scared of Space MOuntain. Funny huh? But not the other rollercoasters. Those stories have morals to them. I think kids need to read the Brother's Grimm books and other fairy tales as they were. Scary yes, beautiful yes but had strong morals to them.

EXACTLY! Very well put Mr. Ex! Very well put!

tonichelle · 09-28-2006, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Executioner

You know, we are putting way too much emphasis and concern nowadays on what our children can and cannot take. Walt knew exactly what he was doing and look at them now. Still there and drawing more people. To me it seems we are expecting some carefree life is peachy attitude for kids and they shouldn't see scary or remotely scary things. Hiding any of that from a kid is just as devestating. How else are they gonna learn about life? Life is not easy and can be pretty brutal. But it can also be the most beautiful thing out there. When I was little I was not even scared of those rides, I was however scared of Space MOuntain. Funny huh? But not the other rollercoasters. Those stories have morals to them. I think kids need to read the Brother's Grimm books and other fairy tales as they were. Scary yes, beautiful yes but had strong morals to them.

*stands up and applauds*

09-27-2006, 09:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
DLO5 Space Mountain Person Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Now I'm far away from Disneyland... Posts: 246 Images: 14 My Mood:	Scary Fantasyland (merged) I don't know if anyone has noticed, but the fantasyland rides don't seem like they are for children. For example, you take a trip to hell, you get SCARED to death on Snow White (I did) and you almost get eaten by a whale. THe other rides or okay, but what was Walt thinking when he designed these rides? lol __________________ Times on Space Mountain since it reopened and counting: 356 Disney reminds me of..... DISNEY!!! is l33t it pwns the n00bs

09-27-2006, 10:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
Rtoups Nothin' Much Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 304 My Mood:	well, the name is not "Kidland", thats what toontowns for. Its fantasyland, and therefore is based on books and movies that spark the imagination and fantasies. Some of the rides are a bit scary, but most people come out fine. My little bro is 6 and he doesnt find them scary. __________________ SoCal OWNS.

09-27-2006, 10:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
TopCat8 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 741 Images: 17 My Mood:	I agree with you on that. When I was little, Mr. Toad scared me so much. So did Snow White. I also fail to see the point in making these rides so scary. __________________ Disneyland has incredibly delicious churros. Yum yum yum.

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norcal1219 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Santa Monica, CA Posts: 170 My Mood:	I can do AYTHING at Disneyland or DCA except for Snow White. That ride still creepes me out and I'm 14 __________________

09-27-2006, 11:28 PM	#6 (permalink)
Jen-Ness Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Outside Seattle Washington Posts: 2,302 Images: 9 My Mood:	The attractions are based on the movies. Fantasyland is a chance for kids of all ages to see their favorite characters up close. If they are familiar with the movie and it doesn't bother them, they should be OK with the attraction. If the movie bothers them, stay away from that attraction. __________________ <Mickey Mouse and Me, September 1971 Come visit my MySpace page Come join us! (You must be 18 years of age or older) My Countdown Counting down to: VF Disneyland Digital Scavenger Hunt III Having fun at VF Disneyland Digital Scavenger Hunt III

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Steeeve Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 96 My Mood:	The part in Snow White where you go through the spooky forest and all of the trees have evil faces, that always creeps me out.

09-27-2006, 11:39 PM	#7 (permalink)
sunnyshandiin Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 19 My Mood:	The funny thing is when I was little, I really didn't get scared in Fantasyland but if I got too scared, I just closed my eyes or hide under my jacket. I go on those rides now and can't believe that I didn't freak out on Snow White, Pinochio, or Mr. Toad's. Now that I think about, what really scared me was when you could walk through the castle, it was creepy if no one was in there at night and you were all by yourself.

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lovesdisney Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 493 Images: 4 My Mood:	I'm still scared of Mr. Toad. And the Queen in front of Snow White, meep. __________________ "Remember, folks, to say how many people total are in your party. For example, 2 and 2 and 2 is really 6." -spiel from CA Screamin' "And now, folks, the moment you've all been waiting for... the one, the only, THE BACKSIDE OF WATER!" :) To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world. - Anonymous

09-28-2006, 12:21 AM	#9 (permalink)
mhendrix Join Date: May 2006 Location: The OC Posts: 300 My Mood:	Yeah, Mr. Toad was a little too much for me. My parents went on the mover behind me and I was by myself when I was little (8)... I haven't gone on it since. Although, I plan to try it again this next trip :)

09-28-2006, 09:35 AM	#10 (permalink)
Grim Grinning Ghost Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 254 Images: 3 My Mood:	I gotta say that everything about Fantasyland seems to be psychedelically enduced. From the very name of the land to all the mushrooms that are so prodominant. As a child it just seemed like a bunch of silly cartoon stuff. But as an adult and having been there many times in an altered state of mind, Fantasyland is definately more of an adult dreamland. It's certainly not a land geared for children and goes a lot deeper than what is seen on the surface. You are, in every way, encapsulated in the Walt's dreams while in Fantasyland. __________________ When hinges creak in doorless chambers and strange and frightening sounds echo thru the halls. Whenever candle lights flicker, where the air is deathly still.......That is the time when ghosts are present.

09-28-2006, 11:05 AM	#11 (permalink)
Joey Banned Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 21 My Mood:	i never remebered this but when i went to DL and went on Mr. Toads, at the end it's like 140 degrees with like 100% humidity do any of you remmber that?

09-28-2006, 11:09 AM	#12 (permalink)
Grim Grinning Ghost Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 254 Images: 3 My Mood:	YYYYYYYYYEP I remember that ! havn't been in it since. __________________ When hinges creak in doorless chambers and strange and frightening sounds echo thru the halls. Whenever candle lights flicker, where the air is deathly still.......That is the time when ghosts are present.

09-28-2006, 11:30 AM	#13 (permalink)
Executioner The name says it all Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Between this world and the next. Posts: 1,574 Images: 51 My Mood:	You know, we are putting way too much emphasis and concern nowadays on what our children can and cannot take. Walt knew exactly what he was doing and look at them now. Still there and drawing more people. To me it seems we are expecting some carefree life is peachy attitude for kids and they shouldn't see scary or remotely scary things. Hiding any of that from a kid is just as devestating. How else are they gonna learn about life? Life is not easy and can be pretty brutal. But it can also be the most beautiful thing out there. When I was little I was not even scared of those rides, I was however scared of Space MOuntain. Funny huh? But not the other rollercoasters. Those stories have morals to them. I think kids need to read the Brother's Grimm books and other fairy tales as they were. Scary yes, beautiful yes but had strong morals to them. __________________ A Different Kind Of Company A Different Kind Of Executioner Come join us! (You must be 18 years of age or older)

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