Animal Kingdom update 6.2.15

[Vegas Disney Fan]

I believe Disney paid more for the Fantasyland expansion than Universal did for Potter, which makes the construction length less because they are getting what they paid for and more they intentionally took longer to spread Capex costs over multiple years. This is my perspective at least, which could be wrong.

To me the cost and time is more about type of theme than quality or company. Harry Potter is amazing but for the most part is themed buildings and a huge show building with it's one visible corner themed. Much of NFL is buildings covered in rockwork and it also includes a rollercoaster themed 360 degrees to look like a hill, a couple streams, and a bridge.

They both look amazing and I'm not trying to minimize HP because it looks exactly like it should, just pointing out one style of theming requires more time than the other. I think comparing the two areas is apples and oranges since they are totally different.

 

[Miceberg]

Thanks for the pics!!

 

[draybook]

In other words, the TDO group is much like Dallas Cowboys fans. They'd rather be mediocre in the present and dwell on how awesome they were in the past.....

 

[invader]

In other words, the TDO group is much like Dallas Cowboys fans. They'd rather be mediocre in the present and dwell on how awesome they were in the past.....

This hit WAY too close to home. I want to argue against you but I can't.

 

[Jahona]

This hit WAY too close to home. I want to argue against you but I can't.

His logic is sound but damn I hate it.

 

[draybook]

If it makes you guys feel better, I'm a 49ers fan, so I feel your pain.

 

[Sage of Time]

Where/what is this?

I think those buildings are going to house projections for a new nighttime show on the Tree of Life.

 

[FlaMel]

In other words, the TDO group is much like Dallas Cowboys fans. They'd rather be mediocre in the present and dwell on how awesome they were in the past.....

Curious, so I have to ask, who at "TDO" do you think is making these choices?

 

[Daveeeeed]

Love the photos! Thanks a million.

 

[Daveeeeed]

Can't wait until it is done.

 

[articos]

I think Hogsmeade cost $265mm vs $450mm for New Fantasyland. I think Diagon Alley cost more at around $400mm. @marni1971 or @Lee would know best though.

Diagon is around that $400mm number.