MK Cars-Themed Attractions at Magic Kingdom

[lazyboy97o]

I mean in that case then we’re really just changing an IP for a different IP, right?

No, because the Rivers of America isn’t based on an IP.

 

[Emamba]

Then visit the real thing.

I have visited the real thing. Thank you! I love both the real thing and the concept for the new attractions. DCA’s Grizzly Peak is one of my favorite aesthetic lands in the US and I’m excited to see it come to the Magic Kingdom.

 

[Emamba]

At the end of the day, the two opinions in this thread are not going to agree.
I think the river was beautiful but it was never a top choice for my family to do. But I understand that for others, it was a must do. I’m hopeful that the new concept will give something for everyone to enjoy.

 

[Casper Gutman]

At the end of the day, the two opinions in this thread are not going to agree.
I think the river was beautiful but it was never a top choice for my family to do. But I understand that for others, it was a must do. I’m hopeful that the new concept will give something for everyone to enjoy.

You are misrepresenting the people arguing against you.

 

[Chi84]

You are misrepresenting the people arguing against you.

I don’t see how. People like different things. The idea of national parks being represented in Frontierland doesn’t seem far-fetched to me and it will allow an attraction that kids will love and actually ride. Kids love to drive cars.

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

I don’t see how. People like different things.

The misrepresentation is that we aren’t arguing for one thing or the other.

 

[spresso81]

Another sad loss from the ROA removal is loss of having Big Thunder as a wennie. Walt was big on having attractions draw you deeper into a land.

How great would it be to still have ROA then rising right of BTM is the new Cars Piston peak formation? That could have drawn you further into Frontierland pushed the timeline to the 20th century and served as a transition to Villan's land.

 

[Bocabear]

Yes nothing like celebrating the National parks with mountains shaped like automobile parts... Really drives home that notion of the frontier when I am looking at a mountain shaped like a carburetor or spark plugs.
I am hoping Villains Land has mountains shaped like weapons and implements of destruction. That would really make me feel like I am in a Villains land.... Maybe since Be Our Guest is a restaurant they could redesign the mountains to look like sandwiches, because then I would understand that it was a restaurant...

 

[Emamba]

You are misrepresenting the people arguing against you.

Please elaborate then!

 

[James Alucobond]

I am hoping Villains Land has mountains shaped like weapons and implements of destruction. That would really make me feel like I am in a Villains land.... Maybe since Be Our Guest is a restaurant they could redesign the mountains to look like sandwiches, because then I would understand that it was a restaurant...

Your comparisons are always a bit weird to me. Cars canonically has part-shaped mountains as part of its setting. Why are you extending that to IP where that’s not the case as if it’s a choice they made in a vacuum and would even think to extend to other places in the park? That’s not really in danger of happening.

 

[flynnibus]

The riverboat could have told a much more engaging story and journey if they had invested in new sets and features....which would have also benefitted the lackluster views from the train. If our train and riverboat had more to see, attendance would never have a dip...but like most things MK, they let it go....and let it go for far too long

let's be real though.. what direction would they have gone with it? Nearly every topic of the era is now taboo..

Expansionism? Repressing the natives..
Antebellum style and culture? white washing our past
A simpler past? Problematic references and lack of draw..
The environment/nature? Lacks draw...
Technology revolution/transportation? Again, lacks draw

Even Disney didn't know what to do with it all when they stopped the 'settlers vs indians vs good indians' narratives. Short of 'America is the greatest! expansion to the west!' - what should they have made the theme and story of the attractions?

 

[DisneyLeo18]

Oh this is a fun game.

Plenty of people aren’t personally affected by the aesthetic beauty of the expansive hub and the underutilized castle, and have never - and will never - eat at Cinderella’s Royal Table. Think of the extreme roller coaster that could go in that footprint!

I'm sure there are plenty of people who feel that way. Assuming anyone who has a different opinion only does because they're a stockholder is silly

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

let's be real though.. what direction would they have gone with it? Nearly every topic of the era is now taboo..

a river scene past a Mexican village would work (coco), a river scene past a Villians area would work…..

Also Tiana is a natural fit for the riverboat.

 

[luv house of the mouse]

Far too early for concrete... I don't think the ladder is even on site yet...

Not true, saw that ladder was on site the other day in photos

 

[𝐌𝖆𝖓 𝖎𝖓 𝐖𝖊𝖇]

a river scene past a Mexican village would work (coco), a river scene past a Villians area would work…..

Also Tiana is a natural fit for the riverboat.

The River Styx flowing through Villains land would be appropriate. Though they'd probably have to call it the "River of Tears" or something.

 

[DCLcruiser]

The River Styx flowing through Villains land would be appropriate. Though they'd probably have to call it the "River of Tears" or something.

The River Starring Styx

 

[brb1006]

Sad fact - On one of the live streams you can hear a CM crying over a walkie talkie as they say "Tom Sawyer is out of service for the last time".
(2:55:00)

Actually it can be heard at 2:55:34 minute mark

 

[flynnibus]

a river scene past a Mexican village would work (coco), a river scene past a Villians area would work…..

Also Tiana is a natural fit for the riverboat.

Neither are a fit for the frontierland setting and timeframe as being discussed... which was the ROA for the last 15+ years. I think you're talking about how they could have changed the area, but kept the riverboat.

 

[Tha Realest]

The River Styx flowing through Villains land would be appropriate. Though they'd probably have to call it the "River of Tears" or something.

The River Styx has been well established in Greek mythology for millennia, which well predates the notion of copyright, so that is fair game.

The River starring Styx does touch on the early 70’s progressive rock band, which despite being something of a Ship of Theseus still has some early and founding members actively touring today.

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

I think you're talking about how they could have changed the area, but kept the riverboat.

Yes. That’s exactly what I’m saying. Very observant! Haha