Magic Kingdom 50th Anniversary Plans

[DVCakaCarlF]

Let’s just hope the Train is running by the 50th.

 

[Brer Panther]

A Mr. Toad revival seems like something that would fit well in the SWSA plot. No more two tracks, but you could maybe add some projection effects and some 3D figures/scenery not present in the California version. It’d be relatively cheap to install a C Ticket Dark Ride in comparison to an E Ticket. Not to mention Wild Ride is the most well known closed attraction, so the accolades and attention would be there.

Back before Shanghai Disneyland opened, Disney had this patent for a new ride system for a Monsters Inc. ride they were apparently planning on building there but didn't. Apparently, the ride vehicles would go in different directions:

I don't know if this new ride system went anywhere, but I think it would work great for a new Mr. Toad.

 

[DVCakaCarlF]

Other than a cupcake, at this point, I think the most we can expect for the 50th is a room discount, if that.

 

[sbunit]

The bigger question is when do we think Disney will release packages to book dates next fall that coincide with the 50th celebration? We are approaching the one year mark, I’m sure the masses want to plan their trips

 

[Haymarket2008]

A Mr. Toad revival seems like something that would fit well in the SWSA plot. No more two tracks, but you could maybe add some projection effects and some 3D figures/scenery not present in the California version. It’d be relatively cheap to install a C Ticket Dark Ride in comparison to an E Ticket. Not to mention Wild Ride is the most well known closed attraction, so the accolades and attention would be there.

It also would fit beautifully in the UK pavilion. They could even put a cup holder in the car for your Rose & Crown Bass Ale.

 

[Brer Oswald]

I think they have a great opportunity to add a fun story book circus dark ride if the pad is available. A fun dark ride through storybooks would let them cover a number of stories (toad, Alice, fox and hound, whatever) maybe using circus tents as a queue or a Casey junior type vehicle although m&ms railway might make that repetitive.

You know it’s funny, I was thinking of the exact same thing you’re describing last night. It’d be a good way to give a bunch of Disney movies that don’t have rides their very own vignettes. My picks would be Pinocchio, Fantasia, Alice (maybe), And Dumbo.

 

[UNCgolf]

You know it’s funny, I was thinking of the exact same thing you’re describing last night. It’d be a good way to give a bunch of Disney movies that don’t have rides their very own vignettes. My picks would be Pinocchio, Fantasia, Alice (maybe), And Dumbo.

I think Sword in the Stone, Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella, and the Jungle Book (which deserves a much larger ride at Animal Kingdom, but just for the sake of argument) would be my top picks.

Not that I have any problem with your choices -- it's just that Pinocchio and Alice have rides at Disneyland (and elsewhere for Pinocchio) and Fantasia is a major part of Fantasmic. Dumbo of course has a ride as well, even though it's a minor one. I wanted to focus on classic Disney movies that have no ride/attraction representation of any kind whatsoever (unless you count the castles as attractions, but I don't).

 

[brb1006]

I wanted to focus on classic Disney movies that have no ride/attraction representation of any kind whatsoever.

A Bambi attraction (especially as a dark ride) would be perfect for Animal Kingdom. That film doesn't have that much presence at the parks besides Thumper and Miss Bunny (unless you count Epcot's Flower And Garden Festival with the Bambi, Thumper, and Flower topiaries).

 

[doctornick]

A Bambi attraction based would be perfect for Animal Kingdom. That film doesn't have that much presence at the parks besides Thumper and Miss Bunny (unless you count Epcot's Flower And Garden Festival with the Bambi, Thumper, and Flower topiaries)

I’ve often suggested a kid friendly “critter country” which could feature a number of animated character attractions including Bambi.

 

[SpectroBro]

Back before Shanghai Disneyland opened, Disney had this patent for a new ride system for a Monsters Inc. ride they were apparently planning on building there but didn't. Apparently, the ride vehicles would go in different directions:
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I don't know if this new ride system went anywhere, but I think it would work great for a new Mr. Toad.

I’ve always wanted a Mr.Toad-style ride, but you’re stuck in the back of Cruella’s Car haha

 

[UNCgolf]

A Bambi attraction (especially as a dark ride) would be perfect for Animal Kingdom. That film doesn't have that much presence at the parks besides Thumper and Miss Bunny (unless you count Epcot's Flower And Garden Festival with the Bambi, Thumper, and Flower topiaries).

Bambi would be behind the four I mentioned for me and probably some others (Robin Hood, for one). But it definitely fits as a classic Disney movie with no attraction.

I'm not sure it would fit at Animal Kingdom, though, at least as it is currently constructed (whereas Jungle Book would fit perfectly). There isn't any area at Animal Kingdom themed like North American or even European forests -- I actually think it would fit Fantasyland better, although it's obviously not a perfect fit there.

 

[CanadianGordon]

Reading this thread is depressing.

 

[Haymarket2008]

Prior to COVID happening, when were they going to even start these projects?? And how would they have completed them in time for the 50th?? Seems like a tight schedule even without a global pandemic slowing things down.

I know that the 6-8 months leading up to DL’s 60th were pretty heavy with construction and refurb. Let’s hope they hit the ground running next year.

 

[KaliSplash]

I think there is 0 chance of any new "attraction" other than maybe a meet and greet in time for the 50th.

 

[TTA94]

The future is not looking good with the continuation of the furloughs and such, in particular entertainment wise. I don’t know if the parade performers and firework crews are still in furlough?

 

[TYOTimer]

The future is not looking good with the continuation of the furloughs and such, in particular entertainment wise. I don’t know if the parade performers and firework crews are still in furlough?

Yes, along with a lot of in-house maintenance workers as well, which is the most worrying thing for me

 

[DoleWhipDrea]

Yes, along with a lot of in-house maintenance workers as well, which is the most worrying thing for me

Yeah that’s not a good sign. The last time maintenance was completely ignored for a long time, Disneyland had a string of really terrible accidents...

 

[marni1971]

Prior to COVID happening, when were they going to even start these projects?? And how would they have completed them in time for the 50th?? Seems like a tight schedule even without a global pandemic slowing things down.

I know that the 6-8 months leading up to DL’s 60th were pretty heavy with construction and refurb. Let’s hope they hit the ground running next year.

Main Street Theatre would have been open by now. BTM should have closed imminently. The new entertainment festivities would have started next spring.
Other attractions would have been systematically updated through this year and into next.

We did get the HOP upgrades which were the start of the project.

 

[Squishy]

Main Street Theatre would have been open by now. BTM should have closed imminently. The new entertainment festivities would have started next spring.
Other attractions would have been systematically updated through this year and into next.

We did get the HOP upgrades which were the start of the project.

Gotta feed the executives ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

 

[yensidtlaw1969]

Main Street Theatre would have been open by now. BTM should have closed imminently. The new entertainment festivities would have started next spring.
Other attractions would have been systematically updated through this year and into next.

We did get the HOP upgrades which were the start of the project.

Does The HOP Upgrades refer to the newest iteration of the show that opened in 2017? Or did something else get an upgrade there in the time since?

The revised show has been open so long at this point I'd be surprised (impressed?) if they considered that the start of work for the 50th.