Rumor D23 2024 WDW Rumors, Predictions & Discussion

[GhostHost1000]

I can’t see them filling in all of ROA, gutting TSI is a given (imo) and maybe docking the riverboat?

I said since the announcement of Tiana taking over splash that if they wanted her in the parks they could dock the riverboat and turn it into a Tiana character restaurant. Oh well that ship has sailed I guess

 

[SirLink]

They're unpopular to us, but will the average joe be upset over that cars land being in Florida?

Yes, Cars is a dead franchise.

 

[Dr.GrantSeeker]

I can’t see them filling in all of ROA, gutting TSI is a given (imo) and maybe docking the riverboat?

Gutting all TSI or just the fort portion?

 

[The Leader of the Club]

I think Disney’s Blue Sky session two years ago is really hurting them here. People got excited about Coco and villains, so now Cars inevitably seems like a downgrade. The same thing kinda happened with Dinoland’s replacement, although I do think more people like Tropical Americas than the original concept

 

[Moth]

Yes, Cars is a dead franchise.

Little kids, especially boys, take to it a ton. It's like the boy-targeted brand for Disney in contrasts to their Princess brand.

 

[GhostHost1000]

This has gone from potentially exciting to potentially disastrous.

still waiting to see what they announce and what really happens….but I am hoping I won’t have to use the I told ya so around here.

 

[Ichabod Crane]

They're unpopular to us, but will the average joe be upset over that cars land being in Florida?

Yeah from a general population perspective, given how much hate there is for screen based rides and simulators nowadays to the point where Universal actually banned them from being designed and added to EU, I actually think the rumored Coco ride would’ve drew more ire from people overall than Cars will.

 

[The Leader of the Club]

Yes, Cars is a dead franchise.

There was a new Cars show on D+ two years ago. It’s hardly dead.

 

[UNCgolf]

Little kids, especially boys, take to it a ton. It's like the boy-targeted brand for Disney in contrasts to their Princess brand.

Do they still, though?

I remember my older nephews who are now in high school and college absolutely loved Cars... but my younger nephews, who are in elementary school, couldn't care less about it.

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

The same thing kinda happened with Dinoland’s replacement, although I do think more people like Tropical Americas than the original concept

What was the original?

 

[Sir_Cliff]

I think Disney’s Blue Sky session two years ago is really hurting them here. People got excited about Coco and villains, so now Cars inevitably seems like a downgrade. The same thing kinda happened with Dinoland’s replacement, although I do think more people like Tropical Americas than the original concept

The difference with Dinoland's replacement is that they seemed to listen to fan discontent and came up with a better proposal. I'm not sure anyone is disappointed that the park is getting Tropical Americas over Zootopia and Moana, whether they're thrilled with Tropical Americas or not. That revision was more of a relief than a disappointment.

 

[Charlie The Chatbox Ghost]

Yeah from a general population perspective, given how much hate there is for screen based rides and simulators nowadays to the point where Universal actually banned them from being designed and added to EU, I actually think the rumored Coco ride would’ve drew more ire from people overall than Cars will.

Personally I think Coco should get a stage musical rather than a Soarin' clone. Music is far more important to Coco than the flying panther thing. Plus MK needs more entertainment, not just rides

 

[IanDLBZF]

The difference with Dinoland's replacement is that they seemed to listen to fan's discontent and came up with a better proposal. I'm not sure anyone is disappointed that the park is getting Tropical Americas over Zootopia and Moana, whether they're thrilled with Tropical Americas or not. That revision was more of a relief than a disappointment.

Sorta felt like pressure came on from Rhode too.

 

[UNCgolf]

What was the original?

A clone of Zootopia from Shanghai plus Moana.

 

[Moth]

Do they still, though?

I remember my older nephews who are now in high school and college absolutely loved Cars... but my younger nephews, who are in elementary school, couldn't care less about it.

I currently have a 5 yo cousin that can't get enough of Cars and Planes. I think this would be a good grab for WDW, especially if a response to EU phase 2 is what they're worried about.

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

A clone of Zootopia from Shanghai plus Moana.

Ohhhh I must have missed that. That’s gross.

I’m all for an Encanto dark ride - I’m getting used to Indy…. It’s a great, proven attraction at Disneyland and I can see that corner of the park being very nice when completed - hopefully they will keep the dig site but maybe as an Indy themed archeological dig - same with the theme of the “camp site” for restrauntosourus

 

[TalkingHead]

Doesn’t really matter what they add as long as they give guests a few seconds to catch a virtual queue group, or spend $$ for a spot in line. Until they fix operations, this is so much lipstick on a rat.

 

[Fox&Hound]

Sorry to ask again: when does the park panel start for us East Coasters? I figure I will keep checking this thread for all the updates. Fingers crossed, friends, for good updates and additions.

 

[CosmicDuck]

Any cast members willing to stream the panel over a private zoom tonight?

I want to watch the trainwreck live and I'm willing to pay them for it.

 

[the_rich]

Sorry to ask again: when does the park panel start for us East Coasters? I figure I will keep checking this thread for all the updates. Fingers crossed, friends, for good updates and additions.

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