Krozar
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I didn't mean in any way to suggest that this was to be a theme park.. only curious as to why this area?and if anyone else had heard the same thing...
To cash in on Dollywood's big-hair niche market.
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Anyone heard the Rumor Disney bought land in W-NC?
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To cash in on Dollywood's big-hair niche market.
Kingdom WDW
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The question is:
Is Disney buying just to get in on the real estate market or are they considering building resorts in every state (and territory) of the United States?
This topic was discussed on Lou Mongello's WDW Radio Show, about Disney building mini-parks around the U.S. I believe he said it was a great idea.
I disagree with him.
The reason why some of us go to WDW is because we don't go to Central Florida every day. It is out of the way, so Disney gets us to go.
If Disney was "just 'round the corner" wouldn't that kind of have less magic than saving up and getting to take a flight or drive all the way down to Florida to be there?
Is Disney buying just to get in on the real estate market or are they considering building resorts in every state (and territory) of the United States?
This topic was discussed on Lou Mongello's WDW Radio Show, about Disney building mini-parks around the U.S. I believe he said it was a great idea.
I disagree with him.
The reason why some of us go to WDW is because we don't go to Central Florida every day. It is out of the way, so Disney gets us to go.
If Disney was "just 'round the corner" wouldn't that kind of have less magic than saving up and getting to take a flight or drive all the way down to Florida to be there?
From talking to some friends and family members (so take it with the grain of salt it is) the Disney Co. apparently bought some land south of Asheville in Transylvania County (if you're from the area it is just outside of Brevard). Now, this isn't for any regional park, or DVC, or anything like that. It is just a company buying some land, the current idea is that they're building condos/townhouses. And I'm willing to bet the people who will eventually live in them will have no idea that there is even a tie to Disney.
the town of Rosman to be exact) supposedly came from at NCDOT worker... 
k.hunter30
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I'll be there in July; it's a lovely area, and already has a few resorts. However, I've been before, so know to bring my own wine and beer.
(or drive "over the hill" to Highlands)I can understand why Disney might be interested in building a resort in this area, as it would give them an opportunity to offer skiing in the winter, and cooler temperatures for golfing, hiking, horseback riding, etc in the summer. Add in fall foliage, and it's a year round destination.
I'll be there in July; it's a lovely area, and already has a few resorts. However, I've been before, so know to bring my own wine and beer.
I can understand why Disney might be interested in building a resort in this area, as it would give them an opportunity to offer skiing in the winter, and cooler temperatures for golfing, hiking, horseback riding, etc in the summer. Add in fall foliage, and it's a year round destination.
As a local who does vacation in Western North Carolina and Eastern TN whenever we can(also should say this area is where a lot of Floridians retire to), I would love it if Disney built a resort up there. My kids grew up going to WDW on weekends, but in the 1990s we started heading to Asheville and then on into TN to DollyWood for regular vacations. They hated the country music, but loved everything else about Dollywood because it was totally different than Disney and Central Florida. Area around Asheville is beautiful