[Question] Why has Innoventions lasted this long?

[greeeneyes17]

Innoventions has become, over the last 15 years, the laughing stock of Disneyland.
I don't know who liked it to begin with, I certainly can't name anyone I know who likes it now, and I don't understand why this hasn't gotten through to any of the people overseeing it at Disney.

Please correct me if I'm wrong because honestly I don't know what thought has gone into removing it or if it has been discussed previously but vetoed by executives, I'm just wondering how it has lasted so long.

It takes up a decent amount of space, and could be replaced with something better, no, I don't know what.
It's just the eyesore of Tommorowland and it makes me embarrassed for the park to think that newcomers may choose this as their first ride and think "I came all the way to California for ...this ? What is this?"

Last time I went on it to see Asimo, and we had to leave because the whole thing has become basically a housing advertisement/sale scheme. I don't get it. It's not entertaining whatsoever.

Can someone explain to me why, if Disney can see Micechat, and can hear people's opinions, and I'm sure plenty of them think it's a flop themselves, why on earth is it still there?

[lazyboy97O]

Re: Why has Innoventions lasted this long?

The companies featured in Innoventions pay to maintain that presence. A different attraction would cost money to design, built, staff and operate.

[Dirton]

Re: Why has Innoventions lasted this long?

Bingo!

[planetsix]

Re: Why has Innoventions lasted this long?

The companies featured in Innoventions pay to maintain that presence. A different attraction would cost money to design, built, staff and operate.

You beat me to it! Like he said, I'd say the sponsors involved in Inno make it last long.

[greeeneyes17]

Re: Why has Innoventions lasted this long?

The companies featured in Innoventions pay to maintain that presence. A different attraction would cost money to design, built, staff and operate.

Just sucks that Disney can't say "to hell with the sponsors, this ride sucks".

[calsig31]

Re: Why has Innoventions lasted this long?

The companies featured in Innoventions pay to maintain that presence. A different attraction would cost money to design, built, staff and operate.

Exactly. In addition, until they have a viable replacement, why shut down an attraction when some people can go in and enjoy it (or at least enjoy the air conditioning).

[ArchimedesWhatWhat]

Re: Why has Innoventions lasted this long?

Just sucks that Disney can't say "to hell with the sponsors, this ride sucks".

They can, but their focus has been else where. It's time will come.

[jasmineray]

Re: Why has Innoventions lasted this long?

I know one thing, I'll be happy when it's gone. It takes up enough space to where something better could be put there. It's gotta go and I can't wait until it does.

[greeeneyes17]

Re: Why has Innoventions lasted this long?

I hope by the time I die it's gone.

[Zombi3Mickey]

Re: Why has Innoventions lasted this long?

^ I agree

[mickdaddy]

Re: Why has Innoventions lasted this long?

I think it will be gone within 2 years to make way for a new set of attractions. If Disney is smart they will move on this area fast and try to get something new in to compete with the west coast arrival of Harry Potter.

[greeeneyes17]

Re: Why has Innoventions lasted this long?

I think it will be gone within 2 years to make way for a new set of attractions. If Disney is smart they will move on this area fast and try to get something new in to compete with the west coast arrival of Harry Potter.

I honestly don't think Disney will have to compete with Harry Potter. They are two separate things, and Disney is better IMO We will lose all the Harry Potter fans, maybe, but that's a small percentage,

[ColonelWalrus]

Re: Why has Innoventions lasted this long?

I think it will be gone within 2 years to make way for a new set of attractions. If Disney is smart they will move on this area fast and try to get something new in to compete with the west coast arrival of Harry Potter.

I hadn't thought of that, but I agree. Disneyworld and the surrounding parks have gotten attention, I believe it's Disneyland's turn now.

[lazyboy97O]

Re: Why has Innoventions lasted this long?

I honestly don't think Disney will have to compete with Harry Potter. They are two separate things, and Disney is better IMO We will lose all the Harry Potter fans, maybe, but that's a small percentage,

You are severely underestimated the appeal of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.

[doppio]

Re: Why has Innoventions lasted this long?

It needs to come down, like most of Tomorrowland. It is simply easier to start from square one.

[bayouguy]

Re: Why has Innoventions lasted this long?

It needs to come down, like most of Tomorrowland. It is simply easier to start from square one.

Indeed.

[sbk1234]

Re: Why has Innoventions lasted this long?

Hopefully enough sponsors will realize that they're getting very little foot traffic there, and in fact they may be hurting their reputations by being associated with Innoventions (At least I think so), so they'll pull out and force Disney to put in something actually - what's the word I'm looking for? Oh yeah! "Good."

[C3PO]

Re: Why has Innoventions lasted this long?

If Innoventions was truly showcasing the future (as it should be) than it would be a wonderful addition to tomorrowland. Unfortunately, the entire attraction is packed full of advertisements and relatively useless information. Why does it exist? Simply because it does draw people in, and, is completely funded by the companies that advertise within it.

That being said, the outside does look quite nice. For the time being, just think about it as an addition to the tomorrowland atmosphere.

[doppio]

Re: Why has Innoventions lasted this long?

I don't want to walk around a big warehouse full of informational booths, no matter how current or cutting edge the information may be, at Disneyland. Big yawn.

Save it for the state fairs and convention centers.

[LangenFox]

Re: Why has Innoventions lasted this long?

I don't want to walk around a big warehouse full of informational booths, no matter how current or cutting edge the information may be, at Disneyland. Big yawn.

Save it for the state fairs and convention centers.

It's not a giant warehouse, but a large rotating building. Perhaps replacing Innovations with a futuristic dark thrill ride with star ships and space battles would be a great idea.