Is there actually enough room for this attraction here? Or are we getting Radiator Springs Racers without the dark ride portion? If all we're getting is a short, outdoor attraction that will be closed 1-2 hours a day for weather, then just give us a clone of Grizzly River Run with Humphrey, Chip and Dale, or the Country Bears instead of a Cars ride.
I actually don't mind losing the entire river; it's felt dead ever since the Keelboats and Canoes were gone. They can send the Liberty Belle over to Fort Wilderness or the new Reflections hotel. I do, however, mind losing the vista of the Haunted Mansion lording over the bend in the river. Reminded me of how Washington Irving's real house sits on the Hudson River.
It won't happen, but this project would be a great opportunity to "finish" Liberty Square with the buildings that were originally planned but cancelled in 1969-70, especially with the 250th anniversary in 2026 on the horizon. Building these buildings could enclose Liberty Square and allow it to retain its charm, and can be used to increase dining/shopping capacity.
There are some other mundane thing I'm curious about. Does the parade route stay the same, or will it be rerouted on that new, wide path that looks like its as wide as the current river? Imagine being on line for the Haunted Mansion and seeing the Blue Fairy pass right by, way to ruin the atmosphere. Is there any new dining capacity planned, or are we just going to keep on overtaxing the Columbia Harbor House and Pecos Bills? And will the new DVC lounge be soundproofed from the noise of the Cars rally outside?
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