I don't think it's bizarre for people to at least be a bit concerned about how this land will be situated since it is potentially so temporally incongruous with everything else in Liberty Square and Frontierland. It's possible they'll pull the sightlines off decently, but without further information, a bit of hand-wringing is not unwarranted.
Don't want to jump too far off topic but the way way overly optimistic take is that 2026 D23 announces a co-redevelopment of the domestic Tomorrowlands as the last announcement.
I agree, but at least in Florida, the priority seems to be giving people what they expect when they hear “Disney”- brands they already know.
Radiator Springs Racers doesn’t even hit 50.
I think the temporal argument is pretty goofy outside of Liberty Square.
You mean in the water? Visually that’s just a duck pond now.
Eh. I’ve been to both within a year. It’s still a toss up to me. I can’t argue which is better or worse. The peoplemover track probably tips the scale but Tomorrowland terrace sitting unused and empty (except for cupcakes) is equally unforgiving.
At least by then Josh will be CEO - we may get a little more of what we want. I’m not saying Josh is the savior, but there is at least hope.
Exactly, so if that's needed for this, wouldn't the drawbacks be far larger than any potential benefits?
When is Disney going to tell us where these things are going???
You can argue all you want that it fits thematically, but it will be weird if they have modern all-terrain vehicles clearly visible from areas otherwise running on steam power and waterwheels with lazy harmonicas lilting in the background. Hopefully, that's generally averted by keeping the island Harpers Mill resides on in place or otherwise planning things to care for views, but that's the concern.
Same here! This could be a very good D23 if what they announced are true expansions. It could be one of the worst if each of these projects are replacements.
I’d imagine that we’ll have to wait until at least when the buzz dies down. Maybe in Autumn? They don’t want to ruin all the positive PR they’re getting by announcing what’s closing for the new stuff.
Maybe they could make it so that you can’t see the cars except from certain closer vantage points. Like from over by CBMJ all you’ll see is the mountain.
Is that really an appealing theme for a land in a Disney theme park, though? Essentially, the theme becomes "what you would be experiencing if you went on a road trip with your family this year (and saved a ton of money)."
Here's the way I see it. Most like all the announcements and new additions coming. What many are upset about is not the ride itself but the placement of it.
It’s likely not going into the back of Frontierland but rather the very center of it.
Who is “the average park visitor”? - Disney appeals to such a wide demographic it’s silly to speak negatively towards those that show extra interest by being a member of a fan community…. Which you yourself are too so maybe you’re not the best judge either? Haha
I mean, the steam train also runs right up against the entry plaza for the roller coaster themed to motorcycles in a computer.
