I must admit, I hate change. It spoils my nostalgic spirit and tends to be a poor sequel to what was a perfect original. However, I must give examples of "change-done-right", and I can think of no better example than Tom Sawyer's island. Except for a few errors such as the removal of the burning cabin (foisted political correctness) and the locked gates of Fort Wilderness, on the whole, the vast changes to Tom Sawyer's island have been exciting. Fantasmic is a great show and its props, effects, and lighting are carefully hidden away until showtime. This preserves the original look of the island while also offering a wonderful show at night. The word brilliant comes to mind.Ever since the modification of Pirates of the Caribbean to Where's Jack Sparrow, I have been a little off-put by anything pirate-related. I changed my mind after experiencing the Pirate's Lair with my kids. Not only is the original fun of Tom Sawyer's island still there (the tunnels, the bridges, the trails) but the adventurous search for pirate treasure gives great delight to the imagination. All I can say is, well done Imagineering! Now all that is needed is a burning cabin and an open fortress.
