News Cars-Themed Attractions at Magic Kingdom

[billy023]

I get your apprehension, and when it's all over the area could look like a horrible, Cars version of TSL. But the renderings, again as shown, appear to focus more on the mountain/forest aesthetic of the Rocky Mountain West and not the Cars themselves, except the Piston mountain of course.

Yes, I hope it comes across more Rocky Mountain than cars! I think it’s this for me: The river denotes the Mississippi, the break from the east to the west. Saloons, jamborees, Thunder Mountain then speak to that Frontier. Without the river, I can’t picture how we "get to" Rocky Mountains. Plus that waterway is just so darn pleasing to the soul. Again, it’s how they work Rocky Mountain with jamborees and saloons and the other mountain ranges. I just can’t see it nor trust if they do. Let’s see!

 

[MrPromey]

Another thing I don't understand is why people are falling for that 'reveal' of villains land at the end of the panel. That is such a vague piece of concept art with no location nor time frame announced that was obviously dropped out there to give fans something to hang onto. We'll see.

It's basically like saying "We're re-announcing the blue sky concept from a few years ago as something we actually plan to do now, for-reals. It'll be open before your children entering kindergarten graduate from high school... no further details at this time. Here's some new non-committal concept art for everyone to blog and vlog about!"

 

[AdventureHasAName]

How? TSI is better than Splash?

The river creates more atmosphere and themeing for Frontierland and Liberty Square than Splash Mountain does.

 

[davis_unoxx]

I need @TP2000 analysis on this change, can’t even imagine what’d he say.

 

[larryz]

I very much wish I could say more.

 

[el_super]

Except you don't.

It's also a set piece for all of Frontier Land and Liberty Square.

And? Why does it have to be water?

 

[ToTBellHop]

How is this the “largest expansion in Magic Kingdom Park history” if it just repurposes existing guest space?

 

[wdwmagic]

Something to be aware of. Plans to replace TSI and Rivers of America have been on the cards for years. What to put here has only recently been finalized.

 

[AdventureHasAName]

I’m sorry you lost me at comparing TSI to Cinderella Castle. I love the feel of ROA don’t get me wrong, but I’m fine sacrificing it for something new.

The point that has been made ad nauseum is that we could have both ... we didn't need to sacrifice something. The park is surrounded by woods on 75% of its exterior boundry. The impediment is their unwillingness to spend.

 

[the_rich]

Something to be aware of. Plans to replace TSI and Rivers of America have been on the cards for years. What to put here has only recently been finalized.

Do you know and can you divulge what the options were recently?

 

[wdwmagic]

How is this the “largest expansion in Magic Kingdom Park history” if it just repurposes existing guest space?

I think the line is put in all text now when anything is built that is more than a single ride. I'm actually numb to the statement these days lol

 

[GhostHost1000]

How is this the “largest expansion in Magic Kingdom Park history” if it just repurposes existing guest space?

Probably $ amount. They love overspending

 

[doctornick]

Something to be aware of. Plans to replace TSI and Rivers of America have been on the cards for years. What to put here has only recently been finalized.

But not retaining any of the water next to the existing guest areas? Why?

 

[the_rich]

How is this the “largest expansion in Magic Kingdom Park history” if it just repurposes existing guest space?

The capacity of cars will be much more than tsi and villains land is all new space.

 

[danlb_2000]

Looks like the Railroad track will be right outside of the one laydown yard. I do have to wonder if they will eventually close the railroad and put in a construction access road to tie this yard to the construction area.

 

[doctornick]

The point that has been made ad nauseum is that we could have both ... we didn't need to sacrifice something. The park is surrounded by woods on 75% of its exterior boundry. The impediment is their unwillingness to spend.

Sadly, it is worse than that. The impediment is a desire to remove what they don't want anymore.

 

[Fox&Hound]

All this talk has made me realize that what I love about WDW truly is not just the rides, but the entire experience of the parks. I love the trees, the water features, and beauty of the parks themselves. One of the reasons I love MK so much is because of areas like ROA where I can sit and stare out over the water and think about life. I bet the majority of "rides, rides, rides" people are fine with this because they view the parks as collection of rides to experience and this gives them more of what they want. But for those of us who view the parks as an escape from the hustle and bustle of the world, this choice hurts.

 

[tissandtully]

Something to be aware of. Plans to replace TSI and Rivers of America have been on the cards for years. What to put here has only recently been finalized.

What's word on Muppets courtyard?

 

[FettFan]

The kids that go, are the main drivers of why parents go in the first place. The kids want to see Anna, the kids want to ride their favorite ip ride. Disney has a formula that works.

“Formula that works”

 

[el_super]

Something to be aware of. Plans to replace TSI and Rivers of America have been on the cards for years. What to put here has only recently been finalized.

That said, I am honestly surprised that this stayed a secret (relatively) right up until the day it was announced.