Saw these guys at South by Southwest in 2006 and got to talk to them after their performance. Nice guys...I wish them the best. Can't wait for Season 2 of their show on HBO!
Updating the ride is not a bad idea (although I'm sure I'll be afflicted with "good ol' days" syndrome the second I step foot onto the new and improved ride). The more interesting issue on the ride update is the reason WHY Disneyland is updating the boats: today's visitors are just too dang fat. Here's a good article on the story:
The article points out that a Disney spokesman is denying that the reason for the boat update is obesity. Of course they're going to deny it...why offend the majority of the American people?
In Chile, a "completo" is a hot dog variation (yes, "completo" means "complete," but I have no idea why they call it that), and it is almost always served with tomatoes, mayonnaise, and avocado/guacamole. Sometimes, it'll also be served with ketchup, mustard, and a Chilean hot pepper known as "aji."
http://calorielab.com/news/2007/10/29/small-world-ride-revamped-for-bigger-passengers/
The article points out that a Disney spokesman is denying that the reason for the boat update is obesity. Of course they're going to deny it...why offend the majority of the American people?