Wow... while I'm a traditionalist and I love to be able to go back and see a beloved ride/attraction from my childhood, I also understand that Disney has to find ways of funneling people into lesser ridden rides. I love IASW, but I can't get *anyone* I travel with to go in it anymore (unless, of course, they're there to mock me for still being mad about
WDW's white room's bagpiper being off music.)
If they bring in characters that will appeal to the target audience of Fantasyland and it allows them to charm the kids AND teach them the wonderful message of IASW... well... I see it as a win-win situation.
I'm sure I'll have tomatoes thrown at me for saying that, but it's how I feel.
Eileen