Disneyland fans beg for return of beloved '60s attraction shuttered decades ago

Disneyland's newly announced Tomorrowland overhaul has reignited calls from fans to bring back the PeopleMover, a classic attraction shuttered more than three decades ago.Thomas Mazloum, chairman of Disney Experiences, unveiled the Tomorrowland plans during the D23 fan convention on Aug.15.Mazloum offered few specifics about what the reimagining would entail, instead framing the project around Disneyland's upcoming 75th anniversary in 2030 and its future.ICONIC SECTIONS OF DISNEY WORLD CLOSING DOWN AND DISAPPEARING BEFORE VISITORS' EYES"As we approach Disneyland’s 75th anniversary, with an eye toward the horizon and the park's centennial, I think it’s time to renew that promise once again in a way that deeply honors the original and imagines the future with optimism," said Mazloum, as SFGATE and other outlets reported."And that starts with Tomorrowland."Fans have renewed calls for Disneyland to bring back the PeopleMover following the announcement of a Tomorrowland overhaul.

(Arwen Clemans/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)The announcement quickly renewed speculation among fans about whether the reimagining could include the return of the PeopleMover.The PeopleMover was an elevated attraction that carried guests above Tomorrowland.It opened in 1967 and closed in 1995.DISNEYLAND MAY SCRAP LONG-STANDING PARK RULE THAT FRUSTRATED VISITORSThe ride carried more than 50 million guests during its 28-year run at Disneyland, according to D23, Disney's official fan organization.Fans posting comments on a Reddit forum dedicated to Disneyland were quick to call for the PeopleMover's return.The PeopleMover has been closed for more than three decades, but Disneyland fans continue to call for its return.

(Michael Montfort/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)"Just add the PeopleMover and people will be happy," one Redditor wrote."PeopleMover, please!" another person pleaded.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTERNot everyone was convinced the Tomorrowland overhaul ...

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