For some reason lately, mainly because the weather is about to change where I live into the winter ski season, I've been wondering, if Disney ever decided to revisit the idea of opening a ski resort, what would it look like? What unique features would offer? And I say "revisit" because Disney once seriously considered building such a property in the Mineral King valley, which is now a part of Sequoia National Park in California. Here's the complete story, with concept art:
https://www.kcet.org/shows/lost-la/disneys-lost-plans-to-build-a-ski-resort-in-sequoia-national-park
To summarize, the National Forest Service sought proposals to build a ski resort here, and Disney's submission was chosen. As the project expanded in scope, environmental groups sued to stop it, and eventually Disney relented. The location was later annexed by Sequoia National Park, which killed any possibility of the project ever being resurrected. The only portion that was ever realized became the Country Bear Jamboree, which was shifted to the existing theme parks.
So, as I get the time here and there, I will share my ideas for a new Disney owned and designed ski resort, including possible locations, the general outline and some specific features. I'm mostly going to pull and fuse ideas from existing ski resorts in North America and Europe. The aim will be to make it a four season resort, with special emphasis on a wide variety winter sports activities but also providing activities for non-enthusiasts. To remain economically viable with all the bells and whistles that Disney usually provides, it will also offer summer and fall activities.
Note: All the images I've included I found on the internet, unless I indicate that I personally took the picture. Nothing you see in any of my posts is actually a design that I created.
https://www.kcet.org/shows/lost-la/disneys-lost-plans-to-build-a-ski-resort-in-sequoia-national-park
To summarize, the National Forest Service sought proposals to build a ski resort here, and Disney's submission was chosen. As the project expanded in scope, environmental groups sued to stop it, and eventually Disney relented. The location was later annexed by Sequoia National Park, which killed any possibility of the project ever being resurrected. The only portion that was ever realized became the Country Bear Jamboree, which was shifted to the existing theme parks.
So, as I get the time here and there, I will share my ideas for a new Disney owned and designed ski resort, including possible locations, the general outline and some specific features. I'm mostly going to pull and fuse ideas from existing ski resorts in North America and Europe. The aim will be to make it a four season resort, with special emphasis on a wide variety winter sports activities but also providing activities for non-enthusiasts. To remain economically viable with all the bells and whistles that Disney usually provides, it will also offer summer and fall activities.
Note: All the images I've included I found on the internet, unless I indicate that I personally took the picture. Nothing you see in any of my posts is actually a design that I created.
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