JEANYLASER
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I don't get it! I thought that Nba is coming to Disney Springs?
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Disney Quest to close in July 2017
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dstrawn9889
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no, they're pulling out...
Andrew C
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dstrawn9889
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Unplugged
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Just booked a trip for June today. I noticed the "Water Parks and Extras" ticket option no longer shows DisneyQuest. Having some info, I figured playing dumb and asking might get me some insight. So I asked the rep if DisneyQuest was still open as I heard it had closed, and if it is open, does the "Extras" ticket still apply. The CM indicated that yes it was still open but was scheduled to close "sometime in 2016" and there was no official date. However, as long as it was open, the "Extras" ticket would continue to provide entry.
As always, I'm no insider and am only passing along what informational pittance I was able to get.
As always, I'm no insider and am only passing along what informational pittance I was able to get.
Brian Swan
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This is the best idea I've read so far. BUT... although they would probably have the room for this, they would have to level the building and start from scratch. A high-tech "Broadway-style" theater has very specific architectural needs; I see no way that the current structure could be "converted" for this purpose. Disney is spread-sheet driven. A theater of this kind would cost millions to build, and a full-scale "Broadway" show is very expensive to install and run on a nightly basis. Even if they charged $75-100/ticket, and sold out every night, it would take a LONG time for them to see a real profit from this endeavor. I doubt the accountants would go for it...
The problem is that in Vegas or New York the shows are a primary or secondary reason to visit for a large portion of visitors. Its part of the core experience.
Its never going to be that in Orlando -- tourists are coming for theme parks first an other stuff way down the line. So any sort of theater experience is going to rely far more on locals to sustain itself. Given the costs of basically building a theater and bringing a true Broadway-quality show, I just don't see how they would make it work. Especially when you consider the numbers of people that come from the Northeast corridor, where you have relatively easy access to those type of programs. I live in Maryland, I'm not gonna go to Orlando to see an off-Broadway production when I can do it in DC anytime I want. And I'm especially not going to do that while spending large amounts of money to go to Disney or Universal. And the beach (free) is an hour away.
Disneyhead'71
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What about leveling the place and build a dinner theater called Disney Springs Playhouse. It would all be set up like bad community theater. They could change out the play every so often, but it is mostly just a comedy show. Lots of breaking the 4th wall, bad sets and props, jokes about the bad sets and props.
The Disney Spring Players are proud to present, "The Sound of Disney Music".
The Disney Spring Players are proud to present, "The Sound of Disney Music".
Next Big Thing
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"Disney Springs Playhouse" sounds like a strip club.
The second thing you are proposing comedy-wise is pretty much Comedy Warehouse. CW is still around at DHS during the holidays though so if they brought something like that back I wouldn't be surprised.
Also, is it confirmed Disney Quest is staying until 2017 now?
TBrooker11
Active Member
I have to say that Soccer is probably the only sport in the world that could sustain itself in such a big building like where Disney Quest. I good amount of visitors to Disney are from South America, Europe, Asia, etc where soccer or futbol there, is huge. The NFL is huge in America but I see more comments online from overseas that despise it for being called football instead of as they say "Handegg".
An all around ESPN building would probably work with a different level dedicated to each sport (Baseball, Soccer, Football, Basketball, and Hockey would be the five I would do. However with ESPN having money issues, and Disney seeming like it wants to lease this space out rather than continue to run it themselves that might not happen.
I was excited for the NBA idea, but would be even more into the same premise but with soccer. I know a lot of people aren't into soccer in America, however it is growing rapidly here and is already worldwide. When I read a lot of the posts in this thread though it showed me that I was in a very small group of people into the NBA idea.
I just hope it doesn't turn into more stores. Restaurants I could deal with if it was something that had an attraction to it as well. Or just update Disney Quest and put some new cooler stuff in there.
An all around ESPN building would probably work with a different level dedicated to each sport (Baseball, Soccer, Football, Basketball, and Hockey would be the five I would do. However with ESPN having money issues, and Disney seeming like it wants to lease this space out rather than continue to run it themselves that might not happen.
I was excited for the NBA idea, but would be even more into the same premise but with soccer. I know a lot of people aren't into soccer in America, however it is growing rapidly here and is already worldwide. When I read a lot of the posts in this thread though it showed me that I was in a very small group of people into the NBA idea.
I just hope it doesn't turn into more stores. Restaurants I could deal with if it was something that had an attraction to it as well. Or just update Disney Quest and put some new cooler stuff in there.
CJR
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I was told the same thing, pretty much, when I was at Disney Quest at the end of the year.
My understanding of the rather odd conversation is that Disney was asking for too much (and not necessarily just money). NBA basically wanted what they had at Universal, maybe a tiny bit more, Disney wanted them to occupy and fill a five story building. I'm not surprised they pulled out, but I'm a bit surprised they even thought it was a good idea in the first place. I have nothing against the NBA, but an attraction dedicated to all sports would be far better, in my opinion.
They were denying people entry who had the Platinum Plus AP, btw. If you still have the older Premium Pass, you can get in. Not sure why they are making a deal about it, all AP's should be allowed in on slow days, in my opinion.
My understanding of the rather odd conversation is that Disney was asking for too much (and not necessarily just money). NBA basically wanted what they had at Universal, maybe a tiny bit more, Disney wanted them to occupy and fill a five story building. I'm not surprised they pulled out, but I'm a bit surprised they even thought it was a good idea in the first place. I have nothing against the NBA, but an attraction dedicated to all sports would be far better, in my opinion.
They were denying people entry who had the Platinum Plus AP, btw. If you still have the older Premium Pass, you can get in. Not sure why they are making a deal about it, all AP's should be allowed in on slow days, in my opinion.
DisneyJeff
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- In the Parks
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Now that's the best idea I've heard so far. Great Idea NBT!!!
Next Big Thing
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Would definitely attract a crowd, that's for sure.
Being serious though, I think a video game bar like Player 1 isn't a horrible idea. Of course the space is way too big, but it would be a different take on the video game theme for an older, geekier audience.
RobOttawa
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We'll have to agree to disagree. I think if they got a well-known show like Lion King, people would want to check it out. If the show can sell out performances in NYC and London after 15 years, plus with the success of Cirque de Soleil, I don't see why it couldn't work.
Or if they can secure the rights to Hamilton, they'll have people flying from all over the world just for that show!
flynnibus
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Yes, but few attractions have so many people on multiple levels (5). Windows provide a means to evacuate people if the staircases are compromised. I think that is the root of the comment.
flynnibus
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Funny.. couldn't you say the same thing about high-end restaurants? Or how about live performance stages like House of Blues? Clearly if people are there just for theme parks... Disney would have no need for such things.
Yet live performances, dining, and shopping are all part of a VACATION EXPERIENCE... you know... that thing Disney is pitching to people? And building this really big shopping, dining, and entertainment complex to host that kind of stuff?
The idea that WDW is just about the theme parks is what will SINK Disney isn't a typical tit-for-tat war with basic amusement park destinations.
When adults are on vacation, they'd like to do things besides just wander the MK every night. I'm actually suprised Disney hasn't built a performance theater and make it a regular stop on their touring productions. Probably some conflicts within the traditional business model of touring/broadway productions.
MotherOfBirds
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A draw at Springs for the older siblings, the offspring that are too old for characters but not old enough to legally drink, would be a welcome addition. Few middle and high school kids are unrepentant Disney nerds taking constructions photos like I was.
AEfx
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WDW has very few high-end restaurants. You can count them on one hand. They have restaurants that pretend they are, but really - no, there is very little of that at WDW. With House of Blues ticketed events, I think you'd find the largest percentage of people buying them are locals.
Because it would conflict with their already existing in-park entertainment on multiple levels. Basically, the quality of a real Disney Broadway show is much higher than anything you'll find at WDW, and it isn't in Disney's interest to show itself up. Not to mention the direct IP conflicts (as many Disney Broadway shows have permanent mini-counterparts in the parks). . It just doesn't make sense - even for the shows themselves, as one thing Disney pushes in the touring productions is the "time sensitivity" factor - if they also played at WDW, it would be less incentive to see it when it's traveling through.
Tony the Tigger
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Nonsense. If anything, the taste of theater provided to potentially non-theater inclined theme park attendees could easily serve to promote the longer, proper shows just down the road. It's not showing anything up any more than getting a taste of the UK at the Food & Wine festival might make you want to get ADR's for Rose & Crown next time (or even visit the UK)
It pairs perfectly with La Nouba.