MK Piston Peak and Villains Land Construction Thread

[DCBaker]

Here’s a look at clearing next to Big Thunder - photos from today:

 

[jah4955]

Here’s a look at clearing next to Big Thunder - photos from today:

happy the totem poles are still there I can see them fitting well in "Piston Peak"

 

[Incomudro]

“They” wanted many characters in Galaxies Edge too.

And Galaxy's Edge is supposed to be a living, breathing, world.

 

[KDM31091]

I’m trying to be optimistic but recent projects have me worried that this will be a letdown. I’m really hoping this is like Beak and Barrel in terms of execution , design and theming. They need a home run. They have had a lot of misfires lately.

 

[Nickm2022]

I’m trying to be optimistic but recent projects have me worried that this will be a letdown. I’m really hoping this is like Beak and Barrel in terms of execution , design and theming. They need a home run. They have had a lot of misfires lately.

Im hopeful just because of the pure amount of money they're spending and also bruce vaughn. not to mention josh wants to be eco

 

[mattpeto]

Just my thoughts.

1) Villains land will offer a table service restaurant so they can sell alcohol. Maybe a QS/snack in addition.
2) Something will be down for a major refurbishment post BTM and Buzz. It’s a small world? Space Mountain or Pirates?

 

[BrianLo]

2) Something will be down for a major refurbishment post BTM and Buzz. It’s a small world? Space Mountain or Pirates?

Carousel of Progress?

But yes, I think they are cramming in this ideal window as much as they can. Space seems to be heading well beyond its shelf life.

 

[peter11435]

2) Something will be down for a major refurbishment post BTM and Buzz.

Some things*

 

[Ayla]

Just my thoughts.

1) Villains land will offer a table service restaurant so they can sell alcohol. Maybe a QS/snack in addition.
2) Something will be down for a major refurbishment post BTM and Buzz. It’s a small world? Space Mountain or Pirates?

They don't need a TS to sell alcohol, as evidenced by the two most recent bars on property.

 

[Timothy_Q]

I dont't see Piston Peak having anything more than a couple snack stands

But Villains could very easily have a QS, TS and a bar
I feel it would be a missed opportunity to not fully explore the villains settings with all these environments

Especially after seeing what they did with Beak and Barrel and HM Parlor

 

[dmc493]

I dont't see Piston Peak having anything more than a couple snack stands

But Villains could very easily have a QS, TS and a bar
I feel it would be a missed opportunity to not fully explore the villains settings with all these environments

Especially after seeing what they did with Beak and Barrel and HM Parlor

I could see them going big on a HM “estate” vibe and building out another offering on the left side of it. In my head they’re already gonna significantly redo the queue once they have access to the space where the river once was

 

[Fox&Hound]

I'm also thinking there will probably be a bar somewhere potentially, heck they could easily theme it to Yzma's lab or something like that.

A solid quick service is a must for a land like this, personally I'm hoping for maybe a good barbeque spot. From the site that should not be said, they just did a MK reimagine where they had a Greek Gyro restaraunt themed to Hades named "Zero to Gyro" which I think is a fun name for a greek place + it's also not food we currently have much of in WDW>

No offense intended, but this is exactly what I hope they do not do. I love a good pun as much as the next guy, but I would rather see restaurants and rides that lean more spooky/menacing than all tongue in cheek (aren’t we sooo funny?) silly naming conventions.

 

[AidenRodriguez731]

No offense intended, but this is exactly what I hope they do not do. I love a good pun as much as the next guy, but I would rather see restaurants and rides that lean more spooky/menacing than all tongue in cheek (aren’t we sooo funny?) silly naming conventions.

Now don't get me wrong, I don't want the place full of puns to the brim but some clever names + a few puns in my opinion wouldn't hurt, especially with someone like Hades

 

[MisterPenguin]

Now don't get me wrong, I don't want the place full of puns to the brim but some clever names + a few puns in my opinion wouldn't hurt, especially with someone like Hades

Roasted cashew stand themed to him: Hades' Nuts.

 

[Nickm2022]

Just my thoughts.

1) Villains land will offer a table service restaurant so they can sell alcohol. Maybe a QS/snack in addition.
2) Something will be down for a major refurbishment post BTM and Buzz. It’s a small world? Space Mountain or Pirates?

for 2 I have to think Space Mountain is next. It's really outdated esp next to the new buzz and tron. I really hope they gut the inside and give us a new track and new load/unload area. I also wouldn't mind a complete redo or pirates but think that's less of a priority

 

[UNCgolf]

for 2 I have to think Space Mountain is next. It's really outdated esp next to the new buzz and tron. I really hope they gut the inside and give us a new track and new load/unload area. I also wouldn't mind a complete redo or pirates but think that's less of a priority

A redo of Pirates in what way?

I'd be worried about them making any major changes to Pirates because they're far more likely to diminish it than improve it.

 

[mattpeto]

They don't need a TS to sell alcohol, as evidenced by the two most recent bars on property.

I’m not sure they will go with multiple lounges at this castle park. It’s why I’m not sure the Haunted Parlor is coming to Magic Kingdom. A Haunted Mansion table service maybe?

They will not want people to lounge hop. I think.

 

[Nickm2022]

A redo of Pirates in what way?

I'd be worried about them making any major changes to Pirates because they're far more likely to diminish it than improve it.

So here's my perspective. Ive been fortunate to go to Tokyo Paris Anaheim and obv WDW. And I honestly think Orlandos version is just such a let down. With Tokyo and Anaheim's version being a long and complex ride. Paris having multiple levels and kinetic engergy. While ours is just 5 mins and feels short, and in my opinion not special. even the video of the Shanghai version looks amazing. I also think the placement of ride is off too. Personally wouldn't mind if they extended the ride, made it more like the movies, give it a new story, or just new effects. either way I just want it plussed in someway. Meanwhile for space mountain gut the inside all the way

 

[UNCgolf]

So here's my perspective. Ive been fortunate to go to Tokyo Paris Anaheim and obv WDW. And I honestly think Orlandos version is just such a let down. With Tokyo and Anaheim's version being a long and complex ride. Paris having multiple levels and kinetic engergy. While ours is just 5 mins and feels short, and in my opinion not special. even the video of the Shanghai version looks amazing. I also think the placement of ride is off too. Personally wouldn't mind if they extended the ride, made it more like the movies, give it a new story, or just new effects. either way I just want it plussed in someway. Meanwhile for space mountain gut the inside all the way

I'd agree the DL and Paris versions are better, but the WDW version is still great -- and not that many people visit more than one Disney resort.

It's still one of the best rides at the Magic Kingdom.

 

[Nickm2022]

I'd agree the DL and Paris versions are better, but the WDW version is still great -- and not that many people visit more than one Disney resort.

It's still one of the best rides at the Magic Kingdom.

I completely agree with all of that and I know my perspective is fortunate and rare. I just would argue that more could be done with this ride and space. however I still like the ride. honestly want them to focus on redoing space mountains interior and also focus on refreshing of different areas.