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[easyrowrdw]

Playing devil's advocate here...

Staffing has to be a pretty large reason here. The Orlando market is pretty much tight on available workers for theme parks. Now add in that a new theme park is opening next year.

Remember when Disney fired a crap-ton of workers during the pandemic? I wonder where they all went.

 

[wdwmagic]

The site that shall not be named has released another video and has now quadrupled down on his claim that it’s Animation Courtyard.

EDIT: Yes, quadrupled.

1.) D23 Video
2.) Article
3.) News Video
4.) Today’s D23 Video

He also said Mermaid is saying and some kind of transition will take place.

I am fairly convinced that at the moment, only a very small group of people know the location, and typically, they are high ranking and those people don't talk.

 

[Bocabear]

If only there were parts of DHS that had shuttered attractions and expansion areas without removing an existing attraction....... lol
DHS has several development opportunities without removing anything except closed attractions and office space... and it seems like putting some organization into the park would be nice...like all the Pixar things in a contiguous area...in which case they could take advantage of this next construction project and start reorganizing the park in a sensical way... Perhaps Little Mermaid show should move to the Sounds Dangerous Superstar Television complex to allow Animation Courtyard to become a complete Pixar Studios area of Minilands....

 

[lazyboy97o]

I am fairly convinced that at the moment, only a very small group of people know the location, and typically, they are high ranking and those people don't talk.

There are lower level people who have to know in order to do actual design work.

 

[wdwmagic]

There are lower level people who have to know in order to do actual design work.

Unless it has been done for both locations, at least to the point of being able to make a decision on its ultimate location, and before the full design is done.

 

[GhostHost1000]

17 years.

let's hope it doesn't take that long to build

 

[GhostHost1000]

My wife had the idea and talked about it out loud while walking through MGM back in 2007. I demand compensation!!!

I would say you can sue, but if you have a D+ subscription.... well....

 

[danlb_2000]

I'd rather keep the River and Island than Muppets. But I also don't see a great reason why we should have to lose either to grow the parks. They can both stay and there's still plenty of space to expand.

I do wonder why they don't open the store. I have to imagine that would help sales of Muppets merchandise.

If they are considering removing something to build this, then it's not just about finding a space for it, it's about what can they get rid of.

 

[danlb_2000]

Probably not. The earliest permits that get filed (like those just filed for the Magic Kingdom) are for water management. Both sites are already rather built up so there should not be a need for changes to the park’s water management strategy.

Yep, we would likely see closure announcement before permits.

 

[Disstevefan1]

 

[Surferboy567]

I am fairly convinced that at the moment, only a very small group of people know the location, and typically, they are high ranking and those people don't talk.

I don't necessarily believe what he is saying but it's important to note because he has been right before.

I also get the feeling no one really knows besides those on the project or in affected areas.

 

[Streetway]

I am fairly convinced that at the moment, only a very small group of people know the location, and typically, they are high ranking and those people don't talk.

I can’t believe how out of hand this has gotten to the point where it’s a high conspiracy esque secret.

 

[lazyboy97o]

Unless it has been done for both locations, at least to the point of being able to make a decision on its ultimate location, and before the full design is done.

I genuinely hope not as it would be irresponsible. Location is information you do need fairly early in design. It would mean one of two things: they approved and announced even earlier than they normally do in the process, or they spent money developing two different designs way beyond when they should have decided on a location. One of the biggest obstacles to cost and timelines is indecision and such scenarios would mean they’re indulging even more.

 

[CoasterFan27]

I genuinely hope not as it would be irresponsible. Location is information you do need fairly early in design. It would mean one of two things: they approved and announced even earlier than they normally do in the process, or they spent money developing two different designs way beyond when they should have decided on a location. One of the biggest obstacles to cost and timelines is indecision and such scenarios would mean they’re indulging even more.

That's just not right. Sometimes two options are equal and you need further design work to understand the differences.

Real life example if you don't believe me, look at any major highways planning documents and you'll often see multiple routes considered and designed enough to understand impacts etc.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

I am fairly convinced that at the moment, only a very small group of people know the location, and typically, they are high ranking and those people don't talk.

Which has always been the way it actually is

There are lower level people who have to know in order to do actual design work.

…and then there’s the Orlandites…who fail to look outside their windows and notice they’re in Orlando and the Fortune 500 isn’t coming to claim them

 

[Fido Chuckwagon]

We don’t do the animal trails at AK often but I recall they’re mostly outdoors too.

How's AK attendance looking in the summer these days? Not pretty good...

 

[lazyboy97o]

That's just not right. Sometimes two options are equal and you need further design work to understand the differences.

Real life example if you don't believe me, look at any major highways planning documents and you'll often see multiple routes considered and designed enough to understand impacts etc.

Yes, you do that work early in the process and it should be before you make a decision.

Highways are not exactly shining examples of efficiency but they are also a public process. Those planning documents are just that, planning documents, not construction documents capable of getting a project built.

 

[CosmicDuck]

Heard Fast & Furious: Supercharged might be permanently closed, do we think Monstropolis could fit there?

 

[CoasterFan27]

Yes, you do that work early in the process and it should be before you make a decision.

Highways are not exactly shining examples of efficiency but they are also a public process. Those planning documents are just that, planning documents, not construction documents capable of getting a project built.

Mhmm. Who said Disney is a shining example of efficiency In any case it's inefficient to decide blindly between two options and hope for the best when you're spending millions.

The idea that a business facing a choice between two things should just "know"/guess is a bit naive and I can't imagine you'd choose a car that way if you could take a little time to do a test drive of each.

Continuing design work into two options lets them make a more informed choice which can save time and money overall. Even if ultimately it might come down to an executive pointing at the option they prefer over facts...

Considering the conflicting information I expect this might be happening. Or it should just be there's no information to go on and everyone's just getting excited over what bus drivers and cashiers are saying. It is a bit curious that other site being so overtly confident in their predictions but I don't know if they have a history of making loud but wrong statements on the past.

 

[Disstevefan1]