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*** Probably because Disney refuses to acknowledge ''[[Song of the South]]'' exists in America due to [[Unfortunate Implications]].
*** Probably because Disney refuses to acknowledge ''[[Song of the South]]'' exists in America due to [[Unfortunate Implications]].
** Also, people confusing Walt Disney World for Disneyland as Walt Disney's first theme park.
** Also, people confusing Walt Disney World for Disneyland as Walt Disney's first theme park.
** More people are familiar with Mr. Toad's Wild Ride at this point than the animated version of ''[[The Wind in The Willows]]'' (from ''[[The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad]]'') that the character was taken from.
** More people are familiar with Mr. Toad's Wild Ride at this point than the animated version of ''[[The Wind in the Willows]]'' (from ''[[The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad]]'') that the character was taken from.
* [[Alternate Character Interpretation]]: More of an alternate story interpretation, but for ''Pirates of the Caribbean,'' the old man in the bayou is reminiscing about the days of pirates, which is why it goes from the bayou to skeletons to real pirates.
* [[Alternate Character Interpretation]]: More of an alternate story interpretation, but for ''Pirates of the Caribbean,'' the old man in the bayou is reminiscing about the days of pirates, which is why it goes from the bayou to skeletons to real pirates.
* [[And the Fandom Rejoiced]]: *Groan* They're adding [[Disney Princess]] meet-and-greet attractions to Walt Disney World? I swear, we've already had enough of those [[Curse Cut Short|bitc]]-a ''[[Little Mermaid]]'' dark ride? A ''[[Beauty and The Beast (Disney)|Beauty and The Beast]]'' restaurant? *Rousing applause* Best expansion ever!
* [[And the Fandom Rejoiced]]: *Groan* They're adding [[Disney Princess]] meet-and-greet attractions to Walt Disney World? I swear, we've already had enough of those [[Curse Cut Short|bitc]]-a ''[[Little Mermaid]]'' dark ride? A ''[[Beauty and the Beast]]'' restaurant? *Rousing applause* Best expansion ever!
** Wait, the meet-and-greet attractions will replace [[Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs (Disney)|Snow White's Scary Adventures]] instead of taking up new buildings? Maybe this expansion will suck after all-Hey, the roller coaster through the Seven Dwarfs' mine looks awesome!
** Wait, the meet-and-greet attractions will replace [[Snow White (Disney film)|Snow White's Scary Adventures]] instead of taking up new buildings? Maybe this expansion will suck after all-Hey, the roller coaster through the Seven Dwarfs' mine looks awesome!
** Changing up ''[[Star Wars]]'' again, including ''Star Tours'' now, is this all [[George Lucas]] does... wait, we'll actually be traveling to planets now? ''Multiple'' plan since the ride changes everytime you're on? ''Darth Vader'' will be part of the ride?! Aw YEAAAAHH!!!
** Changing up ''[[Star Wars]]'' again, including ''Star Tours'' now, is this all [[George Lucas]] does... wait, we'll actually be traveling to planets now? ''Multiple'' plan since the ride changes everytime you're on? ''Darth Vader'' will be part of the ride?! Aw YEAAAAHH!!!
* [[Base Breaker]]: Stitch is an odd example; as a character and star of one of the more popular [[Disney Animated Canon]] efforts, he's generally well liked -- [[Germans Love David Hasselhoff|especially in Japan]]. However, the [[Replacement Scrappy]] status of his ride and the fact he's become a [[Sixth Ranger]] to the Fab Five have gotten a rather mixed response.
* [[Base Breaker]]: Stitch is an odd example; as a character and star of one of the more popular [[Disney Animated Canon]] efforts, he's generally well liked -- [[Germans Love David Hasselhoff|especially in Japan]]. However, the [[Replacement Scrappy]] status of his ride and the fact he's become a [[Sixth Ranger]] to the Fab Five have gotten a rather mixed response.
* [[Complaining About Shows You Don't Watch|Complaining About Attractions That Haven't Opened Yet]]: An expansion to Animal Kingdom has been announced, featuring attractions adapted from the polarizing, non-Disney-owned ''[[Avatar (Film)|Avatar]]''. Fans do NOT seem pleased.
* [[Complaining About Shows You Don't Watch|Complaining About Attractions That Haven't Opened Yet]]: An expansion to Animal Kingdom has been announced, featuring attractions adapted from the polarizing, non-Disney-owned ''[[Avatar (film)|Avatar]]''. Fans do NOT seem pleased.
* [[Crack is Cheaper]]: Beyond the expenses one would normally expect for a theme park/resort vacation, the Disney parks feature a notorious amount of specialized, often collectible merchandise (hence the ''Foxtrot'' joke about [[Souvenir Land]] at the expy Fun-Fun Universe) and "experiences" (i.e., princess makeovers, character dining, behind-the-scenes tours) that cost even more.
* [[Crack is Cheaper]]: Beyond the expenses one would normally expect for a theme park/resort vacation, the Disney parks feature a notorious amount of specialized, often collectible merchandise (hence the ''Foxtrot'' joke about [[Souvenir Land]] at the expy Fun-Fun Universe) and "experiences" (i.e., princess makeovers, character dining, behind-the-scenes tours) that cost even more.
* [[Creator's Pet]]: Duffy the Disney Bear. Imagine a character who isn't connected to any of the [[Disney Animated Canon]] and/or [[Pixar]] films. Hey, [[Ensemble Darkhorse|Figment]], [[Phineas and Ferb]], and [[Pirates of the Caribbean|Captain Jack Sparrow]] are well liked, right? Well, the problem is, this character isn't FROM any of the rides, shows, or live-action movies. He exists solely [[Merchandise-Driven|to sell merchandise]], [[Tastes Like Diabetes]], and yet has more presence in the parks than [[Ensemble Darkhorse|Darkhorses]] like [[Tangled (Disney)|Flynn Rider]], [[Duck Tales|Scrooge McDuck]], and [[Brother Chuck|Brother Chucked]] characters like [[Hercules (Disney)|Hercules]], [[The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Disney)|Quasimodo]], [[Tarzan (Disney)|Tarzan]] and most of the [[Disney Villains]], who usually only appear for Meet and Greets at the Halloween parties. In addition, he's also managed to outlast a character from a [[Kingdom Hearts|popular and ongoing video game series co-created by Disney]].
* [[Creator's Pet]]: Duffy the Disney Bear. Imagine a character who isn't connected to any of the [[Disney Animated Canon]] and/or [[Pixar]] films. Hey, [[Ensemble Darkhorse|Figment]], [[Phineas and Ferb]], and [[Pirates of the Caribbean|Captain Jack Sparrow]] are well liked, right? Well, the problem is, this character isn't FROM any of the rides, shows, or live-action movies. He exists solely [[Merchandise-Driven|to sell merchandise]], [[Tastes Like Diabetes]], and yet has more presence in the parks than [[Ensemble Darkhorse|Darkhorses]] like [[Tangled|Flynn Rider]], [[DuckTales|Scrooge McDuck]], and [[Brother Chuck|Brother Chucked]] characters like [[Hercules (Disney film)|Hercules]], [[The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Disney film)|Quasimodo]], [[Tarzan (Disney film)|Tarzan]] and most of the [[Disney Villains]], who usually only appear for Meet and Greets at the Halloween parties. In addition, he's also managed to outlast a character from a [[Kingdom Hearts|popular and ongoing video game series co-created by Disney]].
** This is mostly a result of Duffy being a [[Cash Cow Franchise]] in the Tokyo parks with desperate efforts to re-create the success abroad without realizing the cultural differences.
** This is mostly a result of Duffy being a [[Cash Cow Franchise]] in the Tokyo parks with desperate efforts to re-create the success abroad without realizing the cultural differences.
* [[Dork Age]]: Disneyland had one in the mid-1990s through 2003 when it was run by Paul Pressler, a man who thought people came to the parks for shopping and dining, cutting off a lot of the upkeep budget, closing down classic yet expensive to maintain rides (like the Submarines, Skyway and Motorboats), an ugly [[Real Is Brown|rusty colored]] redo of Tomorrowland and the poor replacement of the Main Street Electrical Parade with Light Magic. This was also the era in which California Adventure opened...
* [[Dork Age]]: Disneyland had one in the mid-1990s through 2003 when it was run by Paul Pressler, a man who thought people came to the parks for shopping and dining, cutting off a lot of the upkeep budget, closing down classic yet expensive to maintain rides (like the Submarines, Skyway and Motorboats), an ugly [[Real Is Brown|rusty colored]] redo of Tomorrowland and the poor replacement of the Main Street Electrical Parade with Light Magic. This was also the era in which California Adventure opened...
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*** Or, for us older kids: "The ''MAIN STREET''...''ELECTRICAL''...''PARADE!!!''"
*** Or, for us older kids: "The ''MAIN STREET''...''ELECTRICAL''...''PARADE!!!''"
** Two old-school cuts from EPCOT: "Veggie, fruit-fruit! / Veggie-veggie, fruit-fruit!" and "I-MAAAAAAAAAA-gin-AAAAAAAAA-tion!"
** Two old-school cuts from EPCOT: "Veggie, fruit-fruit! / Veggie-veggie, fruit-fruit!" and "I-MAAAAAAAAAA-gin-AAAAAAAAA-tion!"
*** [[Spongebob SquarePants|(holds hands over had and makes glittery rainbow while saying the latter phrase)]]
*** [[SpongeBob SquarePants|(holds hands over had and makes glittery rainbow while saying the latter phrase)]]
** How can the Animal Kingdom parade not be mentioned? "So sing it out (and bark and growl and screetch and roar), and dance along!"
** How can the Animal Kingdom parade not be mentioned? "So sing it out (and bark and growl and screetch and roar), and dance along!"
* [[Ensemble Darkhorse]]: Figment over at EPCOT, the Hitchhiking Ghosts in the Haunted Mansion.
* [[Ensemble Darkhorse]]: Figment over at EPCOT, the Hitchhiking Ghosts in the Haunted Mansion.
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** Please stand clear of the doors; [[Gratuitous Spanish|por favor manténganse alejado de las puertas]].
** Please stand clear of the doors; [[Gratuitous Spanish|por favor manténganse alejado de las puertas]].
* [[Misaimed Marketing]]: The Character Greetings are a good idea. Meeting the villains? Well, [[Evil Is Cool]], but some villains who many consider to be [[Complete Monster|Complete Monsters]] might be a bit ''too'' terrifying.
* [[Misaimed Marketing]]: The Character Greetings are a good idea. Meeting the villains? Well, [[Evil Is Cool]], but some villains who many consider to be [[Complete Monster|Complete Monsters]] might be a bit ''too'' terrifying.
** At EPCOT, there's currently an exhibition on Japanese mythology influencing [[Anime]]. It includes displays on such popular, [[Shonen|relatively]] kid-friendly series as [[Naruto]], [[Dragonball]], [[Mario]], and... [[Mind Screw|Neon]] [[Nightmare Fuel|Genesis]] [[Neon Genesis Evangelion|Evangelion]]?!
** At EPCOT, there's currently an exhibition on Japanese mythology influencing [[Anime]]. It includes displays on such popular, [[Shonen|relatively]] kid-friendly series as [[Naruto]], [[Dragon Ball]], [[Mario]], and... [[Mind Screw|Neon]] [[Nightmare Fuel|Genesis]] [[Neon Genesis Evangelion|Evangelion]]?!
*** Not only that, but they actually sell Eva merchandise in Mitsukoshi. This Troper actually bought a Robot Damashii toy of ZA BEASTO there, and saw a lot of [[Gundam]], [[Bleach]], and [[Suzumiya Haruhi]] merchandise in addition to the more actually-known-to-kids [[Pokémon]], Sanrio, [[Nintendo]], [[Sonic the Hedgehog]] and [[Transformers]] merch they sell there.
*** Not only that, but they actually sell Eva merchandise in Mitsukoshi. This Troper actually bought a Robot Damashii toy of ZA BEASTO there, and saw a lot of [[Gundam]], [[Bleach]], and [[Suzumiya Haruhi]] merchandise in addition to the more actually-known-to-kids [[Pokémon]], Sanrio, [[Nintendo]], [[Sonic the Hedgehog]] and [[Transformers]] merch they sell there.
* [[Mis Blamed]]: It happens; many an [[Urban Legend]] around the park stated stuff that Walt did that he didn't have ''as'' much involvement in. Really minor and/or innocent examples. One common one was that Walt ran and owned the company named after him. Yes, he was the creative driving force, but no he wasn't the person running the company; that was actually Roy. You can read more on [http://www.snopes.com/disney/wdco/dejaview.asp Snopes] for the urban legend that he made a film telling his employees what to do after his death.
* [[Mis Blamed]]: It happens; many an [[Urban Legend]] around the park stated stuff that Walt did that he didn't have ''as'' much involvement in. Really minor and/or innocent examples. One common one was that Walt ran and owned the company named after him. Yes, he was the creative driving force, but no he wasn't the person running the company; that was actually Roy. You can read more on [http://www.snopes.com/disney/wdco/dejaview.asp Snopes] for the urban legend that he made a film telling his employees what to do after his death.
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** As far as more traditional Scrappies: Ah, Duffy the Disney Bear. Apparently a huge hit when he was introduced in Tokyo Disneyland, he was brought to America in 2011 to many delighted cries of, "Who the hell is that?" and "Why is he ''everywhere''?" It appears as though [[Americans Hate Tingle|America does not get the appeal of this new character]], who is Mickey Mouse's little plushy friend who he sleeps with on lonely nights (we couldn't make this stuff up if we wanted to). It doesn't help the fact that, especially in EPCOT Center, he is also [[Creator's Pet|The Wesley]], and a particularly ubiquitous one at that.
** As far as more traditional Scrappies: Ah, Duffy the Disney Bear. Apparently a huge hit when he was introduced in Tokyo Disneyland, he was brought to America in 2011 to many delighted cries of, "Who the hell is that?" and "Why is he ''everywhere''?" It appears as though [[Americans Hate Tingle|America does not get the appeal of this new character]], who is Mickey Mouse's little plushy friend who he sleeps with on lonely nights (we couldn't make this stuff up if we wanted to). It doesn't help the fact that, especially in EPCOT Center, he is also [[Creator's Pet|The Wesley]], and a particularly ubiquitous one at that.
*** For an older generation, Stitch. He started out overtaking the niche left open when Roger Rabbit became a victim of offstage studio politics. Now he's practically part of the Fab Five! Then again, one of the main reasons the little blue guy got to that point is because he's one HELL of an [[Ensemble Darkhorse]], making him more of a [[Base Breaker]]. Hey, at least he's actually from the [[Disney Animated Canon]].
*** For an older generation, Stitch. He started out overtaking the niche left open when Roger Rabbit became a victim of offstage studio politics. Now he's practically part of the Fab Five! Then again, one of the main reasons the little blue guy got to that point is because he's one HELL of an [[Ensemble Darkhorse]], making him more of a [[Base Breaker]]. Hey, at least he's actually from the [[Disney Animated Canon]].
* [[Sending Stuff to Save The Show]]: The Pleasure Island Adventure Club. At the moment, fate undetermined.
* [[Sending Stuff to Save the Show]]: The Pleasure Island Adventure Club. At the moment, fate undetermined.
** Mr. Toad's Wild Ride. [[Downer Ending|It didn't work.]]
** Mr. Toad's Wild Ride. [[Downer Ending|It didn't work.]]
* [[Seinfeld Is Unfunny]]: Some of the attractions, especially the original ones in the California Park seem like boring stuff compared to other theme parks that came after and catered more on the thrill side, rather than immersive side. The park thrives a lot on the [[Nostalgia Filter]] as it isn't uncommon to see parents taking their kids to the parks and talking about how ''they'' went there when they were ''their'' age.
* [[Seinfeld Is Unfunny]]: Some of the attractions, especially the original ones in the California Park seem like boring stuff compared to other theme parks that came after and catered more on the thrill side, rather than immersive side. The park thrives a lot on the [[Nostalgia Filter]] as it isn't uncommon to see parents taking their kids to the parks and talking about how ''they'' went there when they were ''their'' age.
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** One particular mention. In EPCOT; they replaced "The Living Seas" with a ''[[Finding Nemo]]'' themed attraction, with a couple of the seagulls programmed to move their beaks and shout "MINE" every now and then. One time, it [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=19dnt9f9vFY malfunctioned]. [[Hilarity Ensues]].
** One particular mention. In EPCOT; they replaced "The Living Seas" with a ''[[Finding Nemo]]'' themed attraction, with a couple of the seagulls programmed to move their beaks and shout "MINE" every now and then. One time, it [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=19dnt9f9vFY malfunctioned]. [[Hilarity Ensues]].
** During one showing of [[Finding Nemo]] [[The Musical]], one of the "Bubbles" on the side suddenly shuts off. What shows up next? A [http://a.yfrog.com/img739/3443/4wd3.jpg Blue Screen of Death].
** During one showing of [[Finding Nemo]] [[The Musical]], one of the "Bubbles" on the side suddenly shuts off. What shows up next? A [http://a.yfrog.com/img739/3443/4wd3.jpg Blue Screen of Death].
* [[Take That Scrappy]]: A quick one is thrown to [[Star Wars (Franchise)|Jar Jar]] [[Alien Scrappy|and Gungans]] in the queue to ''Star Tours''.
* [[Take That Scrappy]]: A quick one is thrown to [[Star Wars|Jar Jar]] [[Alien Scrappy|and Gungans]] in the queue to ''Star Tours''.
{{quote| '''C-3PO''': [after an ad for Naboo] I found those Gungans somewhat annoying. <br />
{{quote| '''C-3PO''': [after an ad for Naboo] I found those Gungans somewhat annoying. <br />
[R2-D2 beeps] <br />
[R2-D2 beeps] <br />
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** Davy Jones and Jack Sparrow's inclusion in the [[Pirates of the Caribbean]] ride. See also: [[Ruined FOREVER]]
** Davy Jones and Jack Sparrow's inclusion in the [[Pirates of the Caribbean]] ride. See also: [[Ruined FOREVER]]
** Mickey's Toontown Fair has been torn down to make way for a new circus-themed section named Storybook Circus. Chances are it'll get some ''really'' bad flack for, not replacing a ride, but an ''entire section of the park.''
** Mickey's Toontown Fair has been torn down to make way for a new circus-themed section named Storybook Circus. Chances are it'll get some ''really'' bad flack for, not replacing a ride, but an ''entire section of the park.''
** The upcoming Fantasy Faire at Disneyland has received some derision due to its replacing the Carnation Plaza Gardens, though others think a ''[[Tangled (Disney)|Tangled]]''-inspired village sounds like a promising use of an under-utilized piece of land. Disney has also promised to retain the nighttime entertainment and activities.
** The upcoming Fantasy Faire at Disneyland has received some derision due to its replacing the Carnation Plaza Gardens, though others think a ''[[Tangled]]''-inspired village sounds like a promising use of an under-utilized piece of land. Disney has also promised to retain the nighttime entertainment and activities.
** The OSHA-mandated handrails on the outdoors portion of the Alice in Wonderland ride's track have fallen victim to this, since they don't look too easy on the eyes. Disney said they will replace them with rails that will rise and become visible only in an emergency, but did not say when.
** The OSHA-mandated handrails on the outdoors portion of the Alice in Wonderland ride's track have fallen victim to this, since they don't look too easy on the eyes. Disney said they will replace them with rails that will rise and become visible only in an emergency, but did not say when.
** The "One Park" advertising campaign abandons the idea of making individual advertising and merchandise for Disneyland and Walt Disney World. Instead, commercials feature clips from around the world, and merchandise says "Disney Parks" instead of the name of which park you bought the merch in. The public seems to interpret this as Disney stripping their parks of their individual qualities in the name of brand homogenization. One illustration comes in the apparent fact that products bearing the logo of either Disneyland or Disney World outsell those with the "Disney Parks" logo.
** The "One Park" advertising campaign abandons the idea of making individual advertising and merchandise for Disneyland and Walt Disney World. Instead, commercials feature clips from around the world, and merchandise says "Disney Parks" instead of the name of which park you bought the merch in. The public seems to interpret this as Disney stripping their parks of their individual qualities in the name of brand homogenization. One illustration comes in the apparent fact that products bearing the logo of either Disneyland or Disney World outsell those with the "Disney Parks" logo.
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** The Paris version of Big Thunder Mountain is more heavily themed than the others.
** The Paris version of Big Thunder Mountain is more heavily themed than the others.
* [[Were Still Relevant Dammit|We're Still Relevant Dangit]]: The entire ''Disney Dance Crew'' show. They even turned "A Pirates Life For Me" into a rap and changed one of the lyrics to "Drink up me Gangstas Yo-Ho!"
* [[Were Still Relevant Dammit|We're Still Relevant Dangit]]: The entire ''Disney Dance Crew'' show. They even turned "A Pirates Life For Me" into a rap and changed one of the lyrics to "Drink up me Gangstas Yo-Ho!"
** Earlier than that, Disney World had "The Enchanted Tiki Room: Under New Management", in which [[Aladdin (Disney)|Iago]] and [[The Lion King|Zazu]] host a [[Totally Radical]] '90s-targeted [[Retool]] of The Enchanted Tiki Room. It lasted until 2011, when one of the Iago figures became damaged in a fire, leading the Imagineers to make the show ''much'' closer to the original Tiki Room.
** Earlier than that, Disney World had "The Enchanted Tiki Room: Under New Management", in which [[Aladdin (Disney film)|Iago]] and [[The Lion King|Zazu]] host a [[Totally Radical]] '90s-targeted [[Retool]] of The Enchanted Tiki Room. It lasted until 2011, when one of the Iago figures became damaged in a fire, leading the Imagineers to make the show ''much'' closer to the original Tiki Room.
** Speaking of the Tiki Room, they mashed up that song with ''[[Dance Sensation|the Macarena]]'' of all things. Not in the attraction itself, thankfully.
** Speaking of the Tiki Room, they mashed up that song with ''[[Dance Sensation|the Macarena]]'' of all things. Not in the attraction itself, thankfully.


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