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There is some kind of symmetry (or maybe poetry, I can't quite decide) in the park born out of competition from Universal Studios Florida transforming to compete with Universal Fantastic Worlds.

Isn't that perhaps a point in Zootopia's favor? I mean, that despite the fact that inclusion of Pandora was a bit of a stretch, they pulled it off? I'm not trying to engage in another around-in-circles discussion, although that seems to be our wont. I just think a well-done Zootopia has to be...

But they were also dealing with an extreme downturn in tourism that started with 9/11 and was perpetuated by the Iraq War and some international health crises, most notably SARS. I worked in the industry at the time. 2005 was around the time prices started to rise again. Is it not possible to...

I guess that would be a pretty good reason not to. I can see why you'd be frustrated.

I guess I don't see why it's less of a fit than Pandora is. It wouldn't necessarily be my preference (I still want either Australia or Indy), but since Dino-Land is the one true kids' area there, it seems like that it's their best choice for a re-theme.

Animals don't fit in Animal Kingdom?

If you're going to pay full price, why not just get them off shopDisney?

Maybe they should take the ever-increasing downtime as a sign from the universe that Dino-Land has run its course. If they need a kiddie-themed land, Zootopia seems like such a no-brainer, and I'm sure they could do an overlay to Dinosaur without a huge outlay of cash.

I still wouldn't call any of those stories.

Aren't Vegas casinos telling a story, then? They're themed experiences. But some of the dismissals of Gran Destino have been that it looks like that.

Wait, is Coronado Springs a themed experience or is it telling a story?

I've had plenty of awkward conversations with Lyft drivers. I can't imagine the Minnie vans are that different.

Hey, according to Hong Kong Disneyland, Guest Services was an opening-day attraction there.

Then what are they? I'm honestly asking.

I did a solo trip back in January. I talk to people for a living, and made a few attempts to engage people in conversation as we were standing around waiting for rope drop. Got nada. I dunno, maybe it is on me.

Then, what's the non-linear narrative to the Boardwalk?

Okay, then what's the story of the Boardwalk, beyond "staying on the beach at Atlantic City" or Pop Century besides "boy, that's a big bowling pin?"

I mean, at least in those settings, there are other things to focus on. I just picture my husband and myself, a couple in our late-30s/early-40s, blinking uncomfortably. We're only likely to use the Skyliner to park-hop, so there's that much.

I've read a few comments that Gran Destino doesn't tell a story. I guess I'm not understanding what stories the resorts are supposed to be telling. Saying the Contemporary is supposed to be "staying in a futuristic hotel" isn't a story.

Forgive me if this has already been answered in this ocean of a thread, but is there any indication of how they'll be loading the gondolas? I don't mean the physical act, I'm wondering if I'm going to have to make awkward small talk with a family of strangers as I glide across the sky for 11...