20,000 Demolition Coming April 19, 2004

[marni1971]

Come back ladder, all is forgiven. :lol:

 

[CAPTAIN HOOK]

Originally posted by ISTCNavigator57
I'm sure an E-Ride is in the works for the next 5 years or so...although I'm skepticle of another mountain...

Perhaps it will be a little hill :lol:

 

[Shaman]

You know what Fantasyland needs?....A huge pin trading station...I think this is what will replace the lagoon...

:lookaroun :brick:

 

[dhall]

Whatever they put here, I'd like to see the lagoon remain. They can tear out the building and seal the opening between the building and the lagoon. It's a pretty area with the landscaping and rocks, and a walkway around its perimiter could do a lot to ease traffic congestion around the teacups/indy/toontown area, particularly if an E-ticket goes in behind it somewhere.

 

[jt03]

Fill in the Lagoon, move Mickey's "Flicked-up-birthday-toon-fun-land-Fair" to a NEW Toontown at the studios (hopefully taking any "Harry Potter" plans with him)! Then revive Autotopia at Epcot to make it possible to close the tired obsolete raceway! Now you have enough land to build everyone's idea.... except for anything featuring that punk named Potter. :lookaroun

 

[ToTBellHop]

Originally posted by dhall
Whatever they put here, I'd like to see the lagoon remain. They can tear out the building and seal the opening between the building and the lagoon. It's a pretty area with the landscaping and rocks, and a walkway around its perimiter could do a lot to ease traffic congestion around the teacups/indy/toontown area, particularly if an E-ticket goes in behind it somewhere.

The lagoon is leaving.

 

[sissa216]

I'm not sure how I feel about the whole Harry Potter rumor...I know it'd be out of place at the MK, but not too bad in another park.

Whatever happened to the rumor that they couldn't drain the laggoon for whatever structural reasons..I'd thought I read somewhere that since it was over the locker rooms, they couldn't remove it??

 

[TomDisney]

This just in...a new E-Ticket attraction to go into the old 20K leagues site....

Michael Eisner...The Man, they myth, the legend Ride.

:zipit: :hammer: :hurl:

 

[ToTBellHop]

Originally posted by sissa216
I'm not sure how I feel about the whole Harry Potter rumor...I know it'd be out of place at the MK, but not too bad in another park.

Whatever happened to the rumor that they couldn't drain the laggoon for whatever structural reasons..I'd thought I read somewhere that since it was over the locker rooms, they couldn't remove it??

That is why it's going to take about 6 months to remove and a lot of $$$$

 

[josh_e_washie]

Yes....the Michael Eisner Attraction will feature a final drop into a pool of dollar bills. This will allow him to stand on a nearby bridge and get showered in them whenever he wants...so you know, if he is feeling bad one day, he can just hop on over to his own attraction, stand on the bridge and dance around in a shower of money!

 

[netenyahoo]

They are going to put Storybook Canal boats and Casey Junior in the area. Those have always been missing from MK.

 

[ToTBellHop]

Originally posted by netenyahoo
They are going to put Storybook Canal boats and Casey Junior in the area. Those have always been missing from MK.

If they built those two and Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin, I would be very pleased.

 

[Shaman]

I'd prefer original attractions for this spot...and would rather see Potter in Epcot than in MK...just my opinion.

 

[Al]

I thought that if they drained it then the walls would collapse flooding the costume areas in the utilidors!?

 

[ToTBellHop]

Originally posted by Al
I thought that if they drained it then the walls would collapse flooding the costume areas in the utilidors!?

Again, that is why it is going to take a long time and a lot of money to demolish it.

 

[mkt]

It's true... about the demolition anyway...

From the Cast Portal:

Fantasyland reclamation, refurbishment projects begin soon
Date: 04/16/2004

Two major refurbishment projects will begin soon in Fantasyland at the Magic Kingdom Park.

On April 19, workers will install a construction wall around the former 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea attraction as part of a seven-month project to clear the land and add landscape for future use. At this time, there are no other plans for the site.

The "it's a small world" attraction will close this summer for an extensive refurbishment as Walt Disney Imagineers install enhanced audio and refurbish the characters and indoor sets. The attraction is scheduled to reopen in spring 2005.

 

[Sir Hiss527]

Thanks Rob, for that update..now I believe the news. I swear though they better put something really good in there.

Is it possible that someone can take some pictures soon, of the last few days of the lagoon?

 

[mkt]

and now, for yet another update... a statement from MK management off the cast portal:

Construction Walls Around the former 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea Attraction
Date: 04/16/2004

Beginning Monday, April 19, a construction wall will go up around the site of the former 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea attraction. This will begin a seven-month project to clear the land as well as add landscape for future use. Since it closed in 1994, we've considered a variety of plans for the attraction, including refurbishing it. However, we've come to the conclusion that reclaiming the land for unspecified future development is the best use of this location. This is great news for our Cast and our Guests, as this work demonstrates our continued commitment to providing an unparalleled Guest experience.

 

[jt03]

and now, for yet another update... a statement from MK management off the cast portal:


quote:
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Construction Walls Around the former 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea Attraction
Date: 04/16/2004

Beginning Monday, April 19, a construction wall will go up around the site of the former 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea attraction. This will begin a seven-month project to clear the land as well as add landscape for future use. Since it closed in 1994, we've considered a variety of plans for the attraction, including refurbishing it. However, we've come to the conclusion that reclaiming the land for unspecified future development is the best use of this location. This is great news for our Cast and our Guests, as this work demonstrates our continued commitment to providing an unparalleled Guest experience. MUSIC TO MY EARS........ Can't wait to see what they decide!

 

[Sir Hiss527]

More better news to my ears..Sweet!