News Disney plans to accelerate Parks investment to $60 billion over 10 years

[britain]

if they could save the Liberty Belle for lagoon transport, it would go a long way - not all the way, but a long way - toward justifying their closure of the Rivers of America.

“Look, the other Disneylands around the world are landlocked, they need a river on the inside. The MK is different: You can have your steamboat experience outside the berm, in a vast lagoon with views of the Adventureland, Main Street, and Tomorrowland themed hotels.”

It is DisneyWORLD after all.

 

[Animaniac93-98]

Having the boat go along the river past Port Orleans would feel appropriate.

 

[Disstevefan1]

Having the boat go along the river past Port Orleans would feel appropriate.

That would be great! But we must remember this is today’s Disney company, the only way that would ever happen is if they could sell tickets to ride it.

Mark my words, it’s only a matter of time that folks will need to purchase tickets to go on the WDW transportation. It was done ant the very beginning of WDW and it will be back.

 

[Starship824]

Having the boat go along the river past Port Orleans would feel appropriate.

That would be cool but I'm pretty sure you'd have to re-do almost all of Port Orleans to make that work.

 

[Animaniac93-98]

That would be cool but I'm pretty sure you'd have to re-do almost all of Port Orleans to make that work.

I meant the river that leads to Disney Springs, but yes you would probably have to modify the river

 

[MisterPenguin]

New monorails is one of those rumors that will obviously be true eventually. They aren’t getting rid of the monorail and the trains won’t last forever.

I'll put that on the list with a retrackd SSE and a retracked Space Mountain!!

 

[UNCgolf]

Having the boat go along the river past Port Orleans would feel appropriate.

It would, but I don't know that it would even fit on that river.

It certainly wouldn't fit under the multiple bridges in the way.

 

[HauntedPirate]

I meant the river that leads to Disney Springs, but yes you would probably have to modify the river

Massive expense for little return.

 

[EricsBiscuit]

Sorry, bad wording. It’s only ever sailed the Rivers AFAIK.

There is apparently a priority to add another ferry. They could refurbish the Belle or build a brand new one. They are apparently considering the former. I’m sure it will come down to a cost comparison.

The LB only holds 450. It would be better suited to dinner cruises with the addition of restrooms and seating.

 

[Bocabear]

They could park it in a small piece of the ROA they could leave in front of TBA and use it for Beignets/Julep vending or a DVC Kiosk...Upcharge special event flex space? It would at least look beautiful on the water as a set piece...but a sad end to a beautiful boat.

 

[JoeCamel]

They could park it in a small piece of the ROA they could leave in front of TBA and use it for Beignets/Julep vending or a DVC Kiosk...Upcharge special event flex space? It would at least look beautiful on the water as a set piece...but a sad end to a beautiful boat.

It would be seasonal in 6 months

 

[doctornick]

Retrofitting the Belle for actual transportation seems like a bad idea to me - much better ways to achieve the benefit of increased transportation capacity.

But I do wish the Liberty Belle can be retained in some capacity. Honestly, the most logical thing to me would be the actually retain some of the current RoA waterfront where it borders Liberty Square and across from CBJ and permanently dock the Belle. It can be used for some sort of meal service or even just as a walk through type attraction for ambiance.

 

[Bocabear]

It would be seasonal in 6 months

IF it is the closest thing to TBA at the front and they are frying Beignets....and it is right off the walkway past on your way to Auto Parts Mountain...they would be pretty busy....especally if you would not have to go all the way back through the TBA area to get them.... and a plus you could walk aroud the boat and have a seat in the shade...

 

[DisDude33]

if they could save the Liberty Belle for lagoon transport, it would go a long way - not all the way, but a long way - toward justifying their closure of the Rivers of America.

But then it would be the deluxe ferrie and cost $20 to $50 per person.

 

[Gusey]

IF it is the closest thing to TBA at the front and they are frying Beignets....and it is right off the walkway past on your way to Auto Parts Mountain...they would be pretty busy....especally if you would not have to go all the way back through the TBA area to get them.... and a plus you could walk aroud the boat and have a seat in the shade...

But where would it fit on the river? The closest river to TBA is the turn under the bridge right?

 

[MisterPenguin]

Turn it into a parade float.

 

[Bocabear]

It could be parked at the TSI Raft dock. Give that area a gorgeous bit of scenery...

 

[James Alucobond]

It could be parked at the TSI Raft dock. Give that area a gorgeous bit of scenery...

It would look completely nonsensical with how much they intend to narrow the waterways in the area.

 

[Bocabear]

It would look completely nonsensical with how much they intend to narrow the waterways in the area.

Look at the Dockside Diner at DHS... The Riverboat would at least fit the area as a set piece... Wether is could actually move or not...Just to have it on water in the proximity of TBA and BTMRR...It would really be the last piece of old Frontierland....