SunDial
Where Are The Umbrella Hats
- Joined
- Nov 17, 2010
It's kind of funny to me how folks are arguing that One Man's Dream should be left alone and not be changed. Do you all realize that it's been there for less than 14 years? It opened on 10/1/2001 when they kicked off the celebration of Walt Disney's 100th birthday. So the Studios was open for 12-1/2 years before this attraction came to be.
Several of you have suggested that it ought to go in MK. Guess what? That's exactly where it used to be. Formerly called The Walt Disney Story, it occupied the very first building on the right as you enter the park after passing under the train station. It was in the spot now occupied by that theater-themed gift shop and the magician Mickey meet and greet (I think that's what is still there). You entered into a long room filled with cases of Disney history and memorabilia. Then you went into a theater for a 25-minute film. That let you out into another room that featured models, artwork, and more focus on current and future development. For example, in the early 1980's, it was the EPCOT preview center. In the mid-90s, it was the AK preview center.
All of that said, I totally and completely agree that it should be maintained in some form in one of the parks. Honestly, I don't care which. AK would probably be my last choice just because I think it fits better in one of the others. But ultimately, some tribute to Walt has been present since day one. I suspect they will give it new life in a new location. I hope it isn't gone for long.
DisneySteve is right. When I started going in the early to mid 70's this was a good place to stop both on the way in and out of the park.