So Long to Snow White's Scary Adventures

Tomorrow will mark the end of the life span for another Fantasyland ride at WDW.  Snow White's Scary Adventures will close its doors forever, and the evil queen/hag will have to find a new haunt.  With regard to this closure of yet another Fantasyland original, I must reflect on the impact that this closure will have on the park and on me personally. 

First, I don't think that too many people will be crying over the closure of this dark ride because it is not a huge crowd favorite.  In addition, the effects on the ride have become dated.  I doubt that the closure of this ride will encourage the horror and outrage that so many felt over the closure of Mr. Toad's Wild Ride.  This is an interesting point because Mr. Toad had about the same quality of special effects as Snow White's Scary Adventures does.  Perhaps it was Mr. Toad's catchy song or the nostalgia that this ride has come to represent.  I too find myself in the camp of fans that was distraught over Mr. Toad's exit, but I feel indifferent over Snow White's leave taking.   It is hard to pinpoint the reason for these varied feelings.  Mr. Toad was not a technical marvel, but I still love to ride it at Disneyland whenever we go to that park. J. Thaddeus embodies some part of all of us though if you think about it.  Whenever you want something really badly, how many times can your behavior emulate that of Mr. Toad and his love of the motor car.  Mr. Toad's Wild Ride was just pure fun and fancy, while Snow White re-told the story of the movie, or at least attempted to do so.  Mr. Toad did not attempt to re-tell the story of the cartoon; it told a new story where you end up in hell.  How many rides at Disney World send you to hell?  This campy storyline and overall ride concept is just a great deal of fun; whereas, Snow White's ride is just bland.  Sure, the Witch tries to kill you with a boulder, but there is just something about driving that motor car, spinning the wheel, being merrily on your way to nowhere at all. 

So, after reflecting on Snow White's exit, I am not too sad about the loss of the ride.  However, I wish that the ride were leaving so that a better ride could be put in its place.  I know that people need to be able to meet and greet the characters, but should that need cause the sacrifice of a dark ride?  I will have to reserve judgement on Fantasyland until the new forest area opens up later this year.  If the rest of the area is as beautiful as the Storybook Circus area, I doubt anyone will be disappointed with the new addition.  Until then, farewell Snow White and your scary adventures!