20,000 Leagues Under the Seas and Mermaid Lagoon

[Abercrombie Kid]

It seems that the infamous 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea Lagoon is going to be the next area that finally will be gettin some attention. Many websites are reporting that plans to have extensive excavation of the lagoon may begin as early as jan. It seems that Mermaid Lagoon will be the attraction to fill the area. When u think about it would be fairly easy to create as the Research and Devolopement has already ben paid for by the TDL Resort. It sounds logical to begin work in Jan. to begin leveling the lagoon, it has already ben said that the utilidor underneath may suffer from any work, but excavation could be able to make it stable so major work can begin as early as late Feb. or March. The 20,000 leagues showbuilding can provide some area for the showbuilding, it would be easy to use extend the showbuilding to feature the attractions. As far as building the show elemts it is quite easy as there are many "off the shelf" disney themed rides and just decorting, playgroud building, and the show elements of the Little Mermaid Show. What do u think about it, comments our other rumors are welcome.

 

[BwanaBob]

Heck.....

I would pay just to see the inside of the old ride-building of Leagues!

I wonder how much they spent to keep that monster from falling apart all these years?

 

[jrriddle]

If they can do a faithful clone of TDL's Mermaid Lagoon I would be pretty happy. For a "kid's area" it's really cool.
If they do a Little Mermaid dark ride like they had planned for DLP (and rumoured for DCA) I would be really happy!

 

[Sir Hiss527]

Can anybody confirm this project?

 

[MartyMouse]

I would love to see something - -anything happen to the lagoon.

I don’t think the Little Mermaid would be the best choice - that is unless they get rid of the show over at MGM – I can only take so much Mermaid.

What about a Bedknobs and Broomsticks attraction or a 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea … oh wait – never mind.

I’m sure whatever Disney finally decides to do with the lagoon it will be great like the Aladdin ride in Adventureland … oh wait – never mind.:hammer:

 

[tomman710]

As long as they don't do anymore attraction clones, i.e. Aladdin, then I think the Mermaid Lagoon is a great idea. Throw in a dark ride, an undersea adventure, maybe a show, or something, just no more spinning Dumbo clones or meet and greets.

 

[wsapooh]

How about a new and improved 20,000 Leagues!!!

OK, a little far-fetched and unrealistic. But a girl can dream!
I really miss that ride!!

 

[Lee]

My info is very conflicting about the 20K lagoon.

I have heard the Mermaid Lagoon story, but I sort of doubt it unless it is a radically changed version. The rides in Lagoon at TDS are similar to what is already in the MK.

 

[Donfan]

Somebody said that had seen some Nemo Audio Animatronic figures recently. Maybe they're going to make a Nemo ride in the old 20K instead of at The Living Seas, or both?

 

[westie]

I just remember how sad it was before the end. The mermaids were "disolving" before your eyes. My kid was like,"Whats that?" I always figured if it was a great ride they woulda rehabbed it not Ahabbed it!

 

[Mr Disney]

I think it would be interesting to see anything happen to the lagoon... yeah sure I miss 20K, but the lagoon could house a real nice attraction to look at...

 

[djmatthews]

Something has to be done with this area, it just can't stay there forever! 20,000 will never come back as the subs have been shipped around, put on eBay, Castaway Key etc.

I bet its quite spooky inside the lagoon building. Does anybody know what it's like? Any Pics?

 

[lamarvenoy]

They should turn it into a giant Meet & Greet/ pin trading area.cause there aren't enough of either of those. BLLLAAAHHHH
I HATE PIN TRADING, this has to be one of the best money making,capitalization, anti-creative,GREEDY,processed fads.They really should feel guilty for this one. What happened to imagineers?,corporate Disney squeezed the life out of them. Welcome to Corporate America folks.sorry,just having a Jello Biafra moment.

 

[DMC-12]

Originally posted by lamarvenoy
They should turn it into a giant Meet & Greet/ pin trading area.cause there aren't enough of either of those. BLLLAAAHHHH
I HATE PIN TRADING, this has to be one of the best money making,capitalization, anti-creative,GREEDY,processed fads.They really should feel guilty for this one. What happened to imagineers?,corporate Disney squeezed the life out of them. Welcome to Corporate America folks.sorry,just having a Jello Biafra moment.

Or.... turn it into another DVC booth... :lol: :brick: :hammer: :hurl:

 

[disneyisbest]

Originally posted by Donfan
Somebody said that had seen some Nemo Audio Animatronic figures recently. Maybe they're going to make a Nemo ride in the old 20K instead of at The Living Seas, or both?

That would be rather ironic to put a NEMO ride there now wouldn't it?

 

[meanmice]

Originally posted by disneyisbest
That would be rather ironic to put a NEMO ride there now wouldn't it?

:lol: that's cute. I would love to see pics of this deconstruction. someone asked before what the inside of the building must be like and I for one would be interested to see how the whole lagoon has changed and aged as the years have gone by without a ride in it.

 

[freaklarm]

I don't know if this is related with some kind of plans for this site, but just for all of you to know, under the lagoon is where the MK Wardrobe is located. They are going to move these facilities to a new building they are going to construct at the MK Cast parking lot. What this mean is that there's gona be a lot of empty space under the lagoon so some kind of major construction can go on. Just something to think about.

 

[Abercrombie Kid]

Interesting...... Very, Very Interesting
It seems very ironic that the Magic Kingdom wardrope department is being moved. I think that this could be a sign of things to come.

 

[DMC-12]

Originally posted by freaklarm
I don't know if this is related with some kind of plans for this site, but just for all of you to know, under the lagoon is where the MK Wardrobe is located. They are going to move these facilities to a new building they are going to construct at the MK Cast parking lot. What this mean is that there's gona be a lot of empty space under the lagoon so some kind of major construction can go on. Just something to think about.

From what I have heard from other CM's on this forum.... wernt they going to move it anyway ...

I mean because the lagoon leaks into Wardrobe, right?

 

[BwanaBob]

Everyone keep on the lookout!


The moment they start draining that lagoon, one of us better get it on the boards pronto!!