News 'Beyond Big Thunder Mountain' Blue Sky concept revealed for Magic Kingdom

[DisDude23]

Got to be careful with "popping up on different sites." It's unlikely that all those sites have an insider giving them actual intel. More than likely, they're just repeating what one originally said. So, the number of sites repeating what a number of sites are repeating is in no way a validation of the rumor.

It's important to trace back where each got their info from, and where the originator got their info. Often, they got it from here.

My apologies, I didn’t mean to imply that the multiple appearances gave any validity to the claims. I just meant to convey that it was something has been in the ether for a number of months now.

I completely agree with you and have already noticed a pattern of seeing something here and then it will be mentioned on one YouTube channel or another then within the week it’s on every fan site that I know of.

 

[SilentWindODoom]

Never mind the fact that RSR would be totally inappropriate for Epcot (not that they didn’t consider it…).

Of course! It's the only way to finally hide those unsightly Soarin' show buildings! "Journey Down Route 66"!

 

[Chef idea Mickey`=]

Of course! It's the only way to finally hide those unsightly Soarin' show buildings! "Journey Down Route 66"!

Painted as Canada's rockwork instead from that World Showcase viewpoint.

 

[Purduevian]

Man this ride is huge...

 

[999th Happy Haunt]

lol? wasn't supposed to be funny just a try at a genuine conversation starter!

Sorry, dry humor. I like the idea but it’s laughable on Disney’s part that they would ever attempt to build a ride like that today from the ground up.

 

[eddie104]

Sorry, dry humor. I like the idea but it’s laughable on Disney’s part that they would ever attempt to build a ride like that today from the ground up.

I was going to say this earlier because it’s the not 80s or 90s anymore.

That era of Disney ride building is long gone.

 

[ChewbaccaYourMum]

Sorry, dry humor. I like the idea but it’s laughable on Disney’s part that they would ever attempt to build a ride like that today from the ground up.

Yeah, you're right. I was a bit naive in my enthusiasm at the idea and thought I could spark some kind of conversation about it in here. It doesn't feel like Disney would go above and beyond to make Western River Expedition "but with Woodys Round Up Gang". If that rumor of a Woody ride actually happened it would probably be some lackluster dark ride anyway.

 

[Sectorkeeper71]

Painted as Canada's rockwork instead from that World Showcase viewpoint.

I would unironically enjoy a RSR set in Canada where all the cars have Canadian accents.

Luigi can even be French instead of Italian to represent Quebec

 

[James Alucobond]

I would unironically enjoy a RSR set in Canada where all the cars have Canadian accents.

Luigi can even be French instead of Italian to represent Quebec

Ka-cheh?

 

[Chef idea Mickey`=]

Yeah, you're right. I was a bit naive in my enthusiasm at the idea and thought I could spark some kind of conversation about it in here. It doesn't feel like Disney would go above and beyond to make Western River Expedition "but with Woodys Round Up Gang". If that rumor of a Woody ride actually happened it would probably be some lackluster dark ride anyway.

Your Good! It's obvious there are superb ways to turn frontierland and BBT going with past incredible concepts.

 

[Chef idea Mickey`=]

Yeah, you're right. I was a bit naive in my enthusiasm at the idea and thought I could spark some kind of conversation about it in here. It doesn't feel like Disney would go above and beyond to make Western River Expedition "but with Woodys Round Up Gang". If that rumor of a Woody ride actually happened it would probably be some lackluster dark ride anyway.

Your Good! It's obvious there are superb ways to turn frontierland and BBT going with past incredible concepts

I would unironically enjoy a RSR set in Canada where all the cars have Canadian accents.

Luigi can even be French instead of Italian to represent Quebec

Well since the UK is right around the corner perhaps a quick spin past the Queen and back. those British accent cars could make a cameo.

 

[PizzaPlanet]

RSR is fantastic and would be a huge win for WDW. It’s not surprising they want to bring it over since it’s probably one of the highest rated rides at DLR. I even think they could make it work at MK, but DHS would be a much better option

 

[Bocabear]

At one point weren't there rumors about a rapids style ride for Canada hoping the rockwork would distract from Soarin'? That would still be an excellent fit for the Canadian Pavilion....which really could use something...THough I will sy, most of the pavilions really could use something....

 

[dreamfinding]

At one point weren't there rumors about a rapids style ride for Canada hoping the rockwork would distract from Soarin'? That would still be an excellent fit for the Canadian Pavilion....which really could use something...THough I will sy, most of the pavilions really could use something....

I believe the problem here is space. In an alternate universe, we would have the Rhine river cruise, Mt. Fuji Coaster, and the Mary Poppins attraction in the UK.

As much as we don’t want to believe it, Epcot does not have a lot of expansion space. In order to even think about Rhine River cruise, we would have to lose Biergarten (which isn’t that much of a loss)…

 

[danlb_2000]

True, though RSR has more terrain variation that adds to its "thrill". Test Track mostly travels either in a straight line or around curves, while RSR has a few humps along the road.

I think RSR also feels faster then it is because you are so close to the rock work.

 

[lazyboy97o]

I believe the problem here is space. In an alternate universe, we would have the Rhine river cruise, Mt. Fuji Coaster, and the Mary Poppins attraction in the UK.

As much as we don’t want to believe it, Epcot does not have a lot of expansion space. In order to even think about Rhine River cruise, we would have to lose Biergarten (which isn’t that much of a loss)…

The Biergarten was designed to co-exist with the Rhine River Cruise. Epcot has plenty of expansion space, it just didn’t anticipate the massive bloat in attraction size that has occurred with Disney.

 

[Timothy_Q]

I believe the problem here is space. In an alternate universe, we would have the Rhine river cruise, Mt. Fuji Coaster, and the Mary Poppins attraction in the UK.

As much as we don’t want to believe it, Epcot does not have a lot of expansion space. In order to even think about Rhine River cruise, we would have to lose Biergarten (which isn’t that much of a loss)…

This is simply not true at all

 

[Purduevian]

I believe the problem here is space. In an alternate universe, we would have the Rhine river cruise, Mt. Fuji Coaster, and the Mary Poppins attraction in the UK.

As much as we don’t want to believe it, Epcot does not have a lot of expansion space. In order to even think about Rhine River cruise, we would have to lose Biergarten (which isn’t that much of a loss)…

 

[DCLcruiser]

Doesn't the Biergarten already have a ride entrance behind the mural?

 

[MerlinTheGoat]

According to official plans, that mural was indeed the entryway to the ride apparently. And the ride itself would have existed alongside the restaurant. I think they even began construction on the show building and finished part of that structure. They just never bothered to follow through. There is probably nothing stopping them from reviving the project if they wanted (they don't).