Disneytopia: My Dream Resort

[MickeyMouse10]

Let's no go across the pond to European Harbor, even though it's directly above California Coast. This is more of a culturally immersive area, even though a few rides are present. Not many, though.​

EUROPEAN HARBOR

OVERVIEW:​

Known for its beauty, rich culture, and amazing history, the cities of Europe have been a large tourist attraction for decades. Some of these cities include the unique nautical port of Venice, the quaint Spanish city of Madrid, the urban Dutch metropolis of Amsterdam, and the culturally rich city of Paris. All four of these cities have been places of interest and continue to be in these days.

With the creation of Adventure World, Jeff Cotton has invited guests to explore these four cities and uncover the wonder and majesty of each location. Not just that, but they will also be immersed in the cultures of Italy, Spain, France, and the Netherlands as well. They can explore more of their culture, history, and stories, from a gondola ride through the canal to an exploration of a Venetian fortress to a dash across a French kitchen, there’s something for travelers of all ages.

The best part of this area is how well these areas flow together. Rather than going from place to place, these four countries are connected by borders (with the exception of the Netherlands) and all of them have a modern theming. The cultures are also all similar to each other.

However, there is more between these cities. Located between the Amsterdam and Paris area is the retrofuturistic world of Discoveryland and between the Venetian fortress and Paris is the nautical realm of Mermaid Kingdom, but those will be gone over later.​

ATTRACTIONS

16 - Venetian Gondolas

A-Ticket
Any Height

Hop aboard a gondola for a scenic boat tour of Venice, also seeing the whole lagoon and an amazing view when outside. As guests go along the canal, they will see picturesque sights and hear charming music, which further immerses them in the atmosphere of this incredible city.​

17 - Venetian Fortress Explorations

B-Ticket
Any Height​

Across the canal from Venice is a big 13th Century Venetian fortress. Guests are allowed to go inside and explore the place, learning about many explorers such as Marco Polo. Along the way, they can learn more of the lore surrounding Venice as well as the history of the Venetian Republic. They can even board a ship and explore it, firing cannons, reading a map, and exploring the interiors of the ship. This is similar to the Fortress Explorations attraction at Tokyo Disneysea but without the Society of Explorers and Adventurers.

Join us tomorrow as we make it over to another "rattraction" that will leave you hungry for more.​

Whoa, some of the architecture for this section could rival DisneySeas'. Which is possibly the greatest looking theme park in the world.

 

[MagicKingdom4Ever]

Let us now see the other things European Harbor has to offer.​

DINING

AO - Het Weiner House​

Settle into a Dutch restaurant and eat some famous Dutch meats. This includes meatballs and sandwiches in a classic Dutch style, as well as salad for vegetarians. (Reservation Required)​

AP - Soepkueken​

Step inside and have some classic Dutch soup. Aside from soup, this also serves more Dutch cuisine that guests can get to go or stay and eat.​

AQ - Wafel Ijzer​

Take Dutch snacks to go, including wafels and licorice. Guests can even try some of the candy wafels in the store.

AR - Ristorante Italiano di Pietro​

Within an Italian restaurant, sit down and celebrate the culture and history of Italy. Guests are invited to come in and be served, eating some of the best food in Italy. They may hear music as they eat and sit in one of five themed rooms based off of Rome, Milan, Florence, Pisa, and Venice. (Reservation Required)​

SAMPLE DINNER MENU:​

Salads:
Cesar Salad……………………………………………………………………………………..3.00
Garden Salad…………………………………………………………………………………...3.00
Tomato Salad…………………………………………………………………………………..3.00
Entrees:
Chicken Alfredo………………………………………………………………………………..5.25
Salmon…………………………………………………………………………………………5.15
Chicken Breast…………………………………………………………………………………5.00
Lasagna………………………………………………………………………………………...5.30
Ravioli Casserole………………………………………………………………………………5.25
Kids Meals:
Spaghetti……………………………………………………………………………………….4.00
Cheese Pizza…………………………………………………………………………………...4.15
Desserts:
Cannoli…………………………………………………………………………………………7.15
Gelato…………………………………………………………………………………………..7.25
Ricotta Cheesecake…………………………………………………………………………….7.30
Italian Donuts…………………………………………………………………………………..7.45

AS - Gelato Stand​

Located near the lagoon is a gelato stand where guests can come and get some gelato. It’s a tasty treat for those who want it, and they can eat it as they look at the lagoon.​

AT - Il Pasino​

Guests can feast on a mix of American and Italian in this small restaurant within the border to the Madrid area. Guests can also see mosaic art depicting scenes from films like Pinocchio and Luca, both of which are set in Italy.​

AU - Pizzeria di Papa Napoli​

Guests can come into this pizza restaurant that is based off of the ones in Southern Italy. Here, guests can eat some brick-oven-baked pizzas that are cooked in one of three ovens: Etna, Stromboli, and Vesuvius. Like one restaurant in Epcot, these are all named after volcanoes in Italy. (Reservation Required)​

AV - Palazzo Della Pasta​

In the center of the Venetian area is where guests can come in and feast on a whole collection of fresh pasta. This has everything from spaghetti to chicken alfredo to tortellini.​

AW - Restaurnte Espanol de Hernando​

In this village restaurant, come in and eat some Spanish cuisine. Guests are allowed to choose spices, select meats, and more as guitar music plays in the background. (Reservation Required)​

AX - Salon de Cortez​

Take a bite out of Spanish history in this quick meal place, where guests can see the history of Spain all around, from its Roman origins to its rise in power in the 1500s to the modern day, all told by pictures on the wall. There are also portraits of famous Spanish explorers such as Ferdinand Magellan, Juan Ponce de Leon, and of course, Hernan Cortez.​

AY - Cuisine Francaise de Pierre​

Come to this quaint French eatery and eat up on delicious food. This is fast to go yet traditionally French, giving guests the best of both worlds in this experience.​

AZ - Chez Remy

Located near an Eiffel Tower replica, guests go into a restaurant and are shrunken to the size of a rat. Here, they can feast on traditional French food amidst an oversized setting, including the famous Ratatouille.​

SAMPLE DINNER MENU:​

Appetizers:
Salad (crouton, cheese, or vegetarian)........................................................................................3.00
Breads………………………………………………………………………………………….2.55
French Onion Soup…………………………………………………………………………….3.15
Casserole……………………………………………………………………………………….3.00
Entrees:
Ratatouille……………………………………………………………………………………...5.50
Beef Stew………………………………………………………………………………………5.45
Salads…………………………………………………………………………………………..5.25
Fish Filet……………………………………………………………………………………….5.30
Dessert:
Creme Brulee…………………………………………………………………………………..8.00
Chocolate Tarts………………………………………………………………………………...8.00

SHOPPING

BA - Schatten van Nederland​

Looking for a Dutch souvenir? If so, come over to this location, where Amsterdam’s greatest souvenirs are sold.​

BB - Amsterdam Art Shop​

Come on into this art store, where all great artists sell their paintings. This includes famous artists from the Netherlands like Van Gogh, as well as others. This also is where guests can buy paint supplies. (Do note that these paintings would not really be for sale but just on display and that the Van Gogh paintings would be copies since they can’t be removed from the art museums.)​

BC - Negozio di Carnivale Venezio​

Celebrate the Venetian Carnivale in this festive shop. Here, masks and party supplies can be bought as well as other things to get ready for any celebration.​

BD - Meraviglie di Venezia​

Buy some more merchandise from Venice in this rustic shop. This also includes more Italian things from Rome, Florence, Milan, and elsewhere.​

BE - Fulmine Pietrificato

Within a silent workshop on one end of Venice is a petrified glass shop. Here, guests can watch as skilled artists make things out of glass before their eyes. It’s an incredible experience that guests can take home after it is completed.​

BF - La Gioiellera di Bella​

Step inside this jewelry store and buy fresh products from Milan. Here is where the charm of Italy is found with bracelets, rings, necklaces, and more that’ll be Splendido to have.​

BG - La Tienda Matador​

Ole! Within this gift shop, find the best gifts of Spain. This includes Spanish charms and gifts amidst a bullfighting museum as well as a running with the bulls museum.
​

BH - Emporio de Madrid​

Celebrate the city of Madrid within this gift shop. This includes souvenirs from Spain as well as jewelry that has been fashioned by the best in Spain.​

BI - Amor de Mickey​

Prepare to see Mickey in a new way within this shop. This features things themed to Mickey and Minnie, but with a Spanish twist to them. This includes Matador Mickey, Fiesta Minnie, and more.​

BJ - Mode de Paris

Nothing says Oo-la-la like this quaint shop. This sells fashion straight from Paris for men and women alike. It’ll really make you feel like you bought something from the city of fashion.​

BK - Ratatouille Place​

Located near Ratatouille: Remy’s Adventure, this store sells cooking supplies and Ratatouille-themed souvenirs. Complete with Shoulder Remys and chef hats, this is a store with good taste.​

BL - Souvenirs de Paris​

City of lights, city of love, city of fashion. Paris has it all, Now guests can get it all here at this gift shop selling things from all over the city, including jewelry, apparel, and the like. There are even some souvenirs from Disneyland Paris featured here, advertising their unique attractions such as Space Mountain Mission 2, Phantom Manor, and Indiana Jones and the Temple of Peril.​

ENTERTAINMENT

Beauty and the Beast: Live at the Parisian​

Be our guest and come into the Parisian theater, where a new version of Beauty and the Beast plays. Combining elements, songs, and characters from the animated and live action films, this show is a showstopping 30-minute play within one of the largest theaters ever made for a production.​

Pinocchio, Gepetto, and Belle are also meetable characters in Venice and Paris
​

Join us tomorrow as we head eastward to Discoveryland, where past ideas of the future become a reality.​

 

[TheSorcerersApprentice]

Let us now see the other things European Harbor has to offer.​

DINING

AO - Het Weiner House​

Settle into a Dutch restaurant and eat some famous Dutch meats. This includes meatballs and sandwiches in a classic Dutch style, as well as salad for vegetarians. (Reservation Required)​

AP - Soepkueken​

Step inside and have some classic Dutch soup. Aside from soup, this also serves more Dutch cuisine that guests can get to go or stay and eat.​

AQ - Wafel Ijzer​

Take Dutch snacks to go, including wafels and licorice. Guests can even try some of the candy wafels in the store.

AR - Ristorante Italiano di Pietro​

Within an Italian restaurant, sit down and celebrate the culture and history of Italy. Guests are invited to come in and be served, eating some of the best food in Italy. They may hear music as they eat and sit in one of five themed rooms based off of Rome, Milan, Florence, Pisa, and Venice. (Reservation Required)​

SAMPLE DINNER MENU:​

Salads:
Cesar Salad……………………………………………………………………………………..3.00
Garden Salad…………………………………………………………………………………...3.00
Tomato Salad…………………………………………………………………………………..3.00
Entrees:
Chicken Alfredo………………………………………………………………………………..5.25
Salmon…………………………………………………………………………………………5.15
Chicken Breast…………………………………………………………………………………5.00
Lasagna………………………………………………………………………………………...5.30
Ravioli Casserole………………………………………………………………………………5.25
Kids Meals:
Spaghetti……………………………………………………………………………………….4.00
Cheese Pizza…………………………………………………………………………………...4.15
Desserts:
Cannoli…………………………………………………………………………………………7.15
Gelato…………………………………………………………………………………………..7.25
Ricotta Cheesecake…………………………………………………………………………….7.30
Italian Donuts…………………………………………………………………………………..7.45

AS - Gelato Stand​

Located near the lagoon is a gelato stand where guests can come and get some gelato. It’s a tasty treat for those who want it, and they can eat it as they look at the lagoon.​

AT - Il Pasino​

Guests can feast on a mix of American and Italian in this small restaurant within the border to the Madrid area. Guests can also see mosaic art depicting scenes from films like Pinocchio and Luca, both of which are set in Italy.​

AU - Pizzeria di Papa Napoli​

Guests can come into this pizza restaurant that is based off of the ones in Southern Italy. Here, guests can eat some brick-oven-baked pizzas that are cooked in one of three ovens: Etna, Stromboli, and Vesuvius. Like one restaurant in Epcot, these are all named after volcanoes in Italy. (Reservation Required)​

AV - Palazzo Della Pasta​

In the center of the Venetian area is where guests can come in and feast on a whole collection of fresh pasta. This has everything from spaghetti to chicken alfredo to tortellini.​

AW - Restaurnte Espanol de Hernando​

In this village restaurant, come in and eat some Spanish cuisine. Guests are allowed to choose spices, select meats, and more as guitar music plays in the background. (Reservation Required)​

AX - Salon de Cortez​

Take a bite out of Spanish history in this quick meal place, where guests can see the history of Spain all around, from its Roman origins to its rise in power in the 1500s to the modern day, all told by pictures on the wall. There are also portraits of famous Spanish explorers such as Ferdinand Magellan, Juan Ponce de Leon, and of course, Hernan Cortez.​

AY - Cuisine Francaise de Pierre​

Come to this quaint French eatery and eat up on delicious food. This is fast to go yet traditionally French, giving guests the best of both worlds in this experience.​

AZ - Chez Remy

Located near an Eiffel Tower replica, guests go into a restaurant and are shrunken to the size of a rat. Here, they can feast on traditional French food amidst an oversized setting, including the famous Ratatouille.​

SAMPLE DINNER MENU:​

Appetizers:
Salad (crouton, cheese, or vegetarian)........................................................................................3.00
Breads………………………………………………………………………………………….2.55
French Onion Soup…………………………………………………………………………….3.15
Casserole……………………………………………………………………………………….3.00
Entrees:
Ratatouille……………………………………………………………………………………...5.50
Beef Stew………………………………………………………………………………………5.45
Salads…………………………………………………………………………………………..5.25
Fish Filet……………………………………………………………………………………….5.30
Dessert:
Creme Brulee…………………………………………………………………………………..8.00
Chocolate Tarts………………………………………………………………………………...8.00

SHOPPING

BA - Schatten van Nederland​

Looking for a Dutch souvenir? If so, come over to this location, where Amsterdam’s greatest souvenirs are sold.​

BB - Amsterdam Art Shop​

Come on into this art store, where all great artists sell their paintings. This includes famous artists from the Netherlands like Van Gogh, as well as others. This also is where guests can buy paint supplies. (Do note that these paintings would not really be for sale but just on display and that the Van Gogh paintings would be copies since they can’t be removed from the art museums.)​

BC - Negozio di Carnivale Venezio​

Celebrate the Venetian Carnivale in this festive shop. Here, masks and party supplies can be bought as well as other things to get ready for any celebration.​

BD - Meraviglie di Venezia​

Buy some more merchandise from Venice in this rustic shop. This also includes more Italian things from Rome, Florence, Milan, and elsewhere.​

BE - Fulmine Pietrificato

Within a silent workshop on one end of Venice is a petrified glass shop. Here, guests can watch as skilled artists make things out of glass before their eyes. It’s an incredible experience that guests can take home after it is completed.​

BF - La Gioiellera di Bella​

Step inside this jewelry store and buy fresh products from Milan. Here is where the charm of Italy is found with bracelets, rings, necklaces, and more that’ll be Splendido to have.​

BG - La Tienda Matador​

Ole! Within this gift shop, find the best gifts of Spain. This includes Spanish charms and gifts amidst a bullfighting museum as well as a running with the bulls museum.
​

BH - Emporio de Madrid​

Celebrate the city of Madrid within this gift shop. This includes souvenirs from Spain as well as jewelry that has been fashioned by the best in Spain.​

BI - Amor de Mickey​

Prepare to see Mickey in a new way within this shop. This features things themed to Mickey and Minnie, but with a Spanish twist to them. This includes Matador Mickey, Fiesta Minnie, and more.​

BJ - Mode de Paris

Nothing says Oo-la-la like this quaint shop. This sells fashion straight from Paris for men and women alike. It’ll really make you feel like you bought something from the city of fashion.​

BK - Ratatouille Place​

Located near Ratatouille: Remy’s Adventure, this store sells cooking supplies and Ratatouille-themed souvenirs. Complete with Shoulder Remys and chef hats, this is a store with good taste.​

BL - Souvenirs de Paris​

City of lights, city of love, city of fashion. Paris has it all, Now guests can get it all here at this gift shop selling things from all over the city, including jewelry, apparel, and the like. There are even some souvenirs from Disneyland Paris featured here, advertising their unique attractions such as Space Mountain Mission 2, Phantom Manor, and Indiana Jones and the Temple of Peril.​

ENTERTAINMENT

Beauty and the Beast: Live at the Parisian​

Be our guest and come into the Parisian theater, where a new version of Beauty and the Beast plays. Combining elements, songs, and characters from the animated and live action films, this show is a showstopping 30-minute play within one of the largest theaters ever made for a production.​

Pinocchio, Gepetto, and Belle are also meetable characters in Venice and Paris
​

Join us tomorrow as we head eastward to Discoveryland, where past ideas of the future become a reality.​

great work so far! as a Dutchie I was wondering what you meant with Weiner? Also, its Soepkeuken Nonetheless, honored by the representation in your park!

 

[MagicKingdom4Ever]

great work so far! as a Dutchie I was wondering what you meant with Weiner? Also, its Soepkeuken Nonetheless, honored by the representation in your park!

I thought I read somewhere that "weiner" was dutch for meat. Also, I had no idea that I misspelled soepkeuken.

 

[MagicKingdom4Ever]

Prepare to enter a world of yesterday's tomorrow, where ideas from past visionaries are brought to life. Welcome to.....Discoveryland.

DISCOVERYLAND

BACKSTORY AND OVERVIEW:​

Between time and space, there is a place where ideas are brought in from all over. This is where the futuristic ideas of Leonardo Da Vinci and Benjamin Franklin were fully realized and brought to life. As more visionaries lived, more ideas came in.

One such visionary was a French author named Jules Verne. Receiving dreams of this place, he was inspired and unknowingly told of real events. A madman in a strange submarine going on adventures, a cannon launching people to the moon, and most recently, a scientist going all around the world in just 80 days. This last man was a real man and secret friend of his, Phileas Fogg. When Verne died in 1905, Fogg went around the world looking for others like Verne with great ideas, such as H. G. Wells.

Then, one stormy night in 1910, a rogue wave sent Fogg through the currents of time to this place, where every visionary’s unrealized ideas had become a reality. Fogg was inspired by this and met some of Verne’s characters, including Captain Nemo, who turned out to be real people.

When Fogg returned, he was more interested in exploring more places, which led him to create the Grand Adventure Society. Over a century later after Fogg’s death, Jeff Cotton has revisited this place and has added it to Adventure World, wanting guests to discover all of these amazing ideas of the future. Here, they can travel 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, Go Around the World in 80 Days, travel From the Earth to the Moon, and more in a land of yesterday’s tomorrow.​

ATTRACTIONS

19 - 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea

C-Ticket
Any Height

BACKSTORY:​

Five thousand years ago, the city of Atlantis sank into the sea. Since then, there have been people who have been looking for it, trying to prove its existence. One such person is the bold explorer and sea captain, Nemo. For a long time, he has been searching the seas for the lost city but has been unable to find it.

But now, he is closer than ever to finding it. Within a lost trench in the Atlantic, he believes that there is a secret passage into the lost city. However, his submarine, the Nautilus, is too big to fit in the trench, so he is sending smaller submarines into the sea to go down and investigate. Guests take on the role as explorers working with Nemo and commandeering these submarines to find the lost city of Atlantis.
​

QUEUE:​

Located near a recreation of the Nautilus (as it appeared in Disney’s 1954 film adaptation of the novel) is a submarine building that guests go inside. Here, they walk past several diving equipment dating back to the 19th Century. Later on, guests go down a ramp and into a map room, where maps of failed expeditions to Atlantis are displayed as well as a portrait of Captain Nemo based off of James Mason (who played Nemo in the film.)

After this, guests travel into the inventing room, where complicated machines, as well as a model for the sub, are seen. It is here where guests board a small, two-person submarine with a flashlight in front of it. Guests get in and the door closes behind them.​

RIDE EXPERIENCE:​

Like the similar Tokyo Disneysea attraction, the vehicles don’t really go underwater. It is all an illusion played with bubbles and projections.

Once the submarines go underwater, Nemo contacts the submarine, introduces himself, and tells them to follow the trail he laid behind. Guests can look down around the coral reef and find a trail of lanterns going along the ocean floor.

The submarines go through the coral reef and see fish. The submarines also go through a shipwreck and see some buried treasure, but Nemo tells them to leave it and focus on the mission. As the submarine keeps going, it goes towards darker waters and starts to descend, giving the illusion that it is going into the trench.

Down in the sea, the submarines come across lit-up fish such as anglerfish and lightfish. When going along the ocean floor, there are no signs of life or Atlantis. Disappointed, Nemo is about to make the submarines levitate out of the trench, but before he can do it, the submarines are attacked by a kraken. The submarine loses control and goes down into a dark cave.

Nemo regains control and asks where they are, and then he sees that they are following volcanic rivers through the cave. The submarine then proceeds into a large, open space full of ancient ruins. Around these ruins are the mermen, who take the submarines with much interest. Nemo tells the mermen not to touch his submarine, which they obey.

The mermen speak in an unknown language and follow the submarine through the city, which Nemo is able to translate. They say how after their city sank, they had to adapt to a new life underwater as fish creatures and established a new society under the sea. The merfolk then grab onto the submarine against Nemo’s wishes and give it their power. With this, the submarine goes up and returns to the surface, passing the Nautilus before returning to the station. Nemo thanks the guests for their help and is surprised by the source of the merfolk. He then proceeds to have them go out and hopes to travel with them again. From there, guests leave the submarine and take a passage back to Discoveryland.

Join us tomorrow as we travel From the Earth to the Moon in a thrilling roller coaster ride.​

 

[TheSorcerersApprentice]

I thought I read somewhere that "weiner" was dutch for meat. Also, I had no idea that I misspelled soepkeuken.

Meat in Dutch is vlees. No worries at all, Dutch is a weird language hahah

 

[MagicKingdom4Ever]

Let's look at From the Earth to the Moon, as well as an ambitious new attraction based off of Jules Verne's Around the World in 80 Days.

20 - From the Earth to the Moon

E-Ticket
Must be 48 in

OVERVIEW:​

Located in the heart of Discoveryland is a reimagined Space Mountain with a retro futuristic theme inspired by Jules Verne’s 1865 novel From the Earth to the Moon. This takes inspiration from the former attraction at Disneyland Paris. Despite this, it has more similarities to its successor, Space Mountain: Mission 2. Although the ride vehicles have a silver copper design, they take the modern version of the ride’s vehicles with shoulder vests.​

QUEUE:​

Unlike the Parisian version of the ride, guests go in through a big building outside of the mountain. Here, guests are immersed in a Victorian-designed building with American flags hanging around (as the novel was set soon after the American Civil War.) All around the room are steampunx machines. On a telegraph, a woman’s voice gives them their mission to the moon.

Guests then proceed into a room where the sketches of the Baltimore Gun Club are displayed. This includes several futuristic-looking gun designs as well as the design for a giant cannon called the Columbiad Cannon, which will be used to launch guests to the moon.

Soon, guests will enter a loading area, where they get on their spacecraft. They pull down their lap bars and put their things in a pouch, and then they prepare for the ride.​

RIDE EXPERIENCE:​

The spacecraft moves through a tunnel and onto the Columbiad Cannon, which is pointed up the mountain and toward the top. It stops at the bottom of the cannon, and then, with a puff of smoke, the spacecraft launches. Up atop the mountain, the edge of the cannon releases a puff of smoke, giving outside guests the illusion that the cannon has fired, which inside the cannon, guests are fooled by screens that depict them moving through the sky and into outer space.

The ride vehicles approach the moon, but then they drop and go through an asteroid field. This involves an inversion and a turn afterwards, as well as a drop down. The vehicle then goes through a wormhole of red light and enters the inner solar system, going past planets in a corkscrew loop. Afterwards, it goes through another wormhole and ends up in a star space of comets, stars, and galaxies. Suddenly, a supernova explodes and the spacecraft has to dive and duck to escape, going through a third inversion before going up and then down into a tunnel, where a third wormhole transports them back to the station.

When returning to the station, guests get off their spacecraft and gather their belongings. The woman gives an exit spiel as they do.​

POST-RIDE:​

Guests follow a hallway to a place where their photos taken during the ride are displayed. They proceed through here and into the Baltimore Gun Club’s emporium. In the Gun Club’s emporium is Galaxy Stuff, which sells merchandise themed to the attraction.​

21 - Around the World in 80 Days

E-Ticket
Must be 40 in

BACKSTORY:​

In 1872, Phileas Fogg had been able to pull off a great feat, to travel around the world in just 80 days. Jules Verne had met the man and learned his story, writing it down and publishing it as a book. With this, the two became good friends and shared their worlds with each other.

However, after Verne’s death in 1905, Fogg fell into despair. However, rather than grieving over his departed friend and going into depression, Fogg decided to find others like Verne who were seeing new visions of tomorrow. He went around the world for many years, meeting people like H. G. Wells and other science fiction authors and illustrators.

Then, in 1910, a rogue storm washed Fogg up in Discoveryland, where all of the visionaries of the past had their dreams made into reality. In this land, he met a group of scientists who were quite interested in his adventure and wanted others to have such an adventure. Although Fogg never agreed to this, calling it a “dangerous mistake,” Jeff Cotton would come to Discoveryland himself and give them permission.

Now, explorers coming to Discoveryland are allowed to follow in Fogg’s footsteps and embark on a globe-trotting adventure. What could possibly go wrong?

(This is one of the two major story attractions of the resort, the second being Kunlun Quest in Asian Gulf, but that will be discussed later. This attraction is made on a Rise of the Resistance-level scale, making it truly exciting. Similar to that attraction, guests go in with boarding groups to control wait times.)​

QUEUE:​

Guests walk into a retro futuristic expo, where several Steampunx-era machines are on display. Among them are airships, automobiles, and advanced trains. Looking up, guests see a sign saying how this is the vehicle expo of Discoveryland. Guests continue to go through the expo, seeing more retro futuristic machines.​

PRE-SHOW:​

Soon enough, guests will enter a Victorian room full of sketches for many machines. Behind glass, three 19th Century scientists, Edgar, Thaddeus, and Frank, are seen working with machines. Following a disastrous attempt to fly on a jet-pac, the scientists look and see the guests there.

Edgar: “Oh, what do we have here?”

Thaddeus: “Did they see that failed jet-pac launch?”

Frank: “Sure hope they didn’t. We were going to test these on people, and we can’t let them know that they are unstable.”

Thaddeus: “Wait a minute, are these members of that Grand Adventure Society?”

Edgar: “I don’t know, are they? Read that letter from Mr. Cotton again, Frank.”

Frank goes over to a table and reads a letter.

Frank: “Dear scientists of Discoveryland. I am sending you some of my associates to test your new gadgets in an adventure around the world. Fogg may never have approved of it, but I do.”

Edgar: “Ah, it still sounds nice even after the seventh time reading it.”

Thaddeus: “Guys, this is them. These are those associates. They are here to take our technology and go around the world, just like Professor Fogg did.”

Edgar: “They are? Well, that’s great. We should send them on their way.”

Frank: “Not yet, Edgar. It’s a little rude to not explain why they are doing this.”

Edgar: “Fine. So, a long time ago, we met this man named Phileas Fogg who traveled around the world in 80 days. We wanted to recreate this experience, but he wouldn’t let us because he said that it would be a dangerous mistake. However, we thought he was just being dramatic, so we kept on bargaining with him, and he kept saying no. He must’ve been fed up with us because he left for a long time, but recently, another member of the Society named Jeff Cotton has come and told us how we can do this with you guys. There, I said it. Happy now?”

Frank: “Yes.”

Thaddeus: “Anyways, so here’s how this is going to work. Your journey will begin where Fogg’s did in London. From there, you shall take an airship over Europe and to Cario. Then, you will take a boat to Bombay, then a train across India to Calcutta. You shall take a glider to Shanghai, and then a boat across the Pacific and to San Francisco. From there, you shall take a train to New York and then a new machine to return to London.”

Frank: “It is a long trip, but hopefully, it’ll all be worth it.”

Edgar: “Now let’s send them off. Open the portal to London, where they will board their airship.”

With this, a door opens and guests walk through it. In a nighttime London scene, guests walk towards the harbor, where a big airship is. They go inside and hold on to bars as the ship takes off, beginning the first part of the ride experience. From overhead, guests see the daytime sights of France, Switzerland, and Rome as they fly. As they head towards a dark Egyptian area, however, the airship shakes and is pulled closer to the ground. Edgar’s voice comes from the intercom.

Edgar: “Listen. We’ve got some good news and we’ve got some bad news. The good news is that you are arriving in Cairo. The bad news is that some British forces are there, and no offense, but I think they might be on to you. They’ve already hooked your airship and are pulling it into bay. Don’t worry, because Frank is coming to rescue you.”

When the airship doors open, a British officer stands there. They force them through the streets of Cario and to a small building. Inside this building are British maps and flags since Egypt was a British-controlled area in the 1870s. Guests are loaded into one of many interrogation rooms, where behind glass is a British officer, who gives an introduction.

Fix: “Good evening, people. My name is Detective Fix. I’ve been dispatched from London in search of a criminal named Edward Lynch. We suspect that he may be among you since we saw the crook run in the direction of your airship. Don’t try to do anything funny because I am a seeker of truth, and I can get it out of anyone no matter what.”

Just then, an officer comes in and tells them that some of the other people need attending to. With this, Fix leaves the room with a warning.

Fix: “Don’t you dare go anywhere. I warn you, it’ll be the worst mistake you ever make.”

Shortly after Fix leaves the room, a wall blows up. On the other side is a Discoveryland scientist sent by Frank. Guests sneak out into the Cario alleyway and board a trackless vehicle (similar to the ones in Rise of the Resistance, but retro futuristic). Two trackless vehicles are in the alley. Frank gives a safety spiel from the vehicles, explaining how he is controlling the vehicles from London and how he will be able to escort you back to London, but not before completing the journey around the world.​

RIDE EXPERIENCE:​

The vehicles go forwards through the streets of Cario. While boarding the ship, guests are spotted by British soldiers and are shot at, but they escape. Hiding in the cargo bay of the boat, the vehicles are transported to India.

Upon their arrival in India, guests travel through an Indian festival. Here, elephant-riding Indian people and belly dancers are seen. Here, the vehicles board a train and get into compartments. From there, they travel across the jungles of India, and eventually, they arrive in Calcutta. However, Fix is there and confronts the vehicles as they exit the train, holding a gun towards them.

Fix: “Thought you could get away, didn’t you? Well not this time!”

The vehicles then flee as British officers chase them through the Indian marketplace. The vehicles then board a smaller airship to take them to Shanghai. When closing the doors, however, a cannon is fired and the airship sinks.

Emerging in the forests of China, the vehicles go around, seeing giant pandas and monkeys. The vehicles travel through a small Chinese village and see several villagers. An old man then willingly takes them on his carriage to Shanghai.

When reaching Shanghai, the vehicles travel through the city. However, a group of mercenaries hired by Fix find them and travel to arrest them. Luckily, the vehicles board the ship to San Francisco just as the ship is sailing away. The mercenaries try to stop them, but the vehicles light some fireworks at the mercenaries and drive them away.

When arriving in San Francisco, the vehicles go through the city and board a train. However, Detective Fix is on the train, about to arrest them.

Fix: “I see that you’ve fallen right into my trap. There’s no escaping now.”

The vehicles turn around to escape, but it is too late, for the doors have closed behind them. The vehicles then go through the train as it goes across the desert. Fix corners them at the end, but Frank appears and takes him out.

Soon, the vehicles safely arrive in New York. Once there, they go out into the secret workshop at the harbor. There, they board a jet-pac flying machine, which was built by American engineers as well as Edgar, who appears and congratulates them for making it this far. The vehicles then board one of two of the flying machines, which starts a motion simulator part of the ride. The vehicle moves up and speeds over the sea. After traveling through a thunderstorm, during which the escape nearly fails, the vehicles crash in London, going through the Big Ben and landing at the harbor.

Upon arriving, Thaddeus greets them as they go to the unload station. Here, guests get off their vehicles and proceed into the final scene of the experience.​

POST-RIDE:​

Guests go into a gun shop but encounter an angry Detective Fix in there.

Fix: “There you are! I’ve had it up to here with you guys, but now I’m finally going to….”

Just then, Frank enters the room.

Frank: “Hey, why are you after these people anyways?”

Fix: “Don’t interrupt me, sir.”

Frank: “Hey, I’m just curious why you’re after these people.”

Fix: “Because Edward Lynch is among them.”

Frank: “Edward Lynch? He’s already been arrested and taken into custody. That happened before you even came after them.”

When hearing of this, Fix looks at the guests in an embarrassed way.

Fix: “Lynch is not among them? Well, now I feel stupid.”

Frank: “We all make mistakes, sir. It’s part of being human.”

Fix: “Don’t rub it in.”

Frank: “I guess this is why Fogg said that traveling the world was dangerous. If you’re in the wrong place at the wrong time, then things get ugly.”

Fix: “Exactly. Sorry for all the trouble I caused and I hope you guys enjoyed your little trip.”

Frank: “I think it’s time to let them back to Discoveryland.”

Fix: “What’s that?”

Frank: “Um, I said, let’s let them go back to…….Disneyland, yes. Go right through the portal and there you are. Thanks for traveling with us and we hope you come again.”

A door then opens and guests follow a secret passage back to Discoveryland. This brings them into the Aquatopia area, where they can see the boats going.

Join us tomorrow as we see other, smaller attractions in Discoveryland, such as Aquatopia and the Orbitron.​

 

[MickeyMouse10]

Disneyland Canada

Since I’m going Alien with my Magic Kingdom version in the other thread. This time around I’d go with a Steampunk aesthetic for the Canadian version. Journey to the Center of the Earth ----- (slot car dark ride, similar to the tokyo version) Discovery Land Airships ----- (aerial carousel...

forums.wdwmagic.com

Looks like we're on the same page for Space Mountain. I did a very similar version with the same exact name for Disneyland Canada. I guess geniuses can sometimes think alike.

 

[MagicKingdom4Ever]

We shall now see what other attractions Discoveryland has to offer.

22 - Aquatopia

C-Ticket
Any Height​

Within the waters of Discoveryland is a place where guests can paddle on their own boats. With this, they can sail around on their boats but might get wet by hidden jets within the bay.​

23 - Orbitron

B-Ticket
Any Height​

Located near the bay is a contraption based off of Da Vinci’s planetary model. Here, guests can fly in planet-like vehicles around the center. (Basically a faster Astro Orbiter.)

Now that we're done with the attractions, we shall go into Dining and Shopping (there is no entertainment in this area) tomorrow.​

 

[englanddg]

So, I've been told that posting about one or two attractions a day is the best way to do it, so I'm going to set up a table of contents.

Dunno who told you that. A table of contents does help, for this forum.

 

[englanddg]

Table of Contents
(This post will be updated daily)
Introduction
Magic World Introduction and Park Map
Main Street, U.S.A. and modes of transportation on Main Street
Magic World Wizards and Walt Disney Cinema
Shopping and Dining on Main Street
Entertainment on Main Street
Tomorrowland and Astro Orbiter
Buzz Lightyear's Star Rescue and Monsters, Inc. Ride-and-go-Seek
Autopia, Stitch Encounter, and Space Mountain
Avengers Adventures Part 1
Avengers Adventures Part 2
Avengers Station and Avengers Station Theater
Shopping, Dining, and Entertainment in Tomorrowland
Adventureland, Aladdin's Flying Carpets, Adventure Island, and Tarzan's Treehouse
Tarzan: Call of the Wild and Jungle Cruise
Explorer Canoes and the Enchanted Tiki Room
Splash Mountain/Ocean Mountain
Dining, Shopping, and Entertainment in Adventureland
Fantasyland, Enchanted Fairytale Castle, and Mickey's PhilharMagic
Dream Voyage, Merlin's Carousel, and Dumbo the Flying Elephant
Peter Pan's Flight and the Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
Seven Dwarfs Mine Train and Frozen Ever After
"It's a Small World" and Beauty and the Beast: A Tale as Old as Time
Mad Hatter's Tea Cups and Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
Dining, Shopping, and Entertainment in Fantasyland
Frontierland and Country Bear Jamboree
Tom Sawyer Pirate Island and Frontierland Shootin' Gallery
The Tale of Pocahontas and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
Rivers of America Riverboat and Pirates of the Caribbean
Dining, Shopping, and Entertainment in Frontierland
Waterfront Square and the Haunted Mansion
The Making of Modern America
Nemo's Underwater Expedition and Disney Cruise Line: A Tribute
Dining, Shopping, and Entertainment in Waterfront Square
Park-Wide Entertainment
Seasonal Events at Magic World
Neo World Introduction and Park Map
Future City North and Main Plaza
Land Pavilion
Sea Pavilion
Space Pavilion
Digital Pavilion
Dining, Shopping, and Entertainment in Future City North
Future City South and Engineering Pavilion
Animation Pavilion
Communications Pavilion Part 1
Communications Pavilion Part 2
Robotics Pavilion
Force Pavilion Part 1
Force Pavilion Part 2
Dining, Shopping, and Entertainment in Future City South
Star Wars Galaxy's Edge and Rise of the Resistance
Smuggler's Run and Hidden Secrets
Dining, Shopping, and Entertainment in Star Wars Galaxy's Edge
Wild Island, Kilimanjaro Safaris, and Pride Lands Discovery Trails
Rami Jungle Trek, Journey to the Secret Caves, and Wild Island Wildlife Trails
Dining, Shopping, and Entertainment in Wild Island
Park-Wide Entertainment and Seasonal Events at Neo World
Adventure World Introduction, Park Map, and Park Backstory
World Bay, World's Fair Exhibits, and Wilderness Explorers
The Practically Perfect Adventures of Mary Poppins, S. S. Victoria Explorations, and Adventure World Steamer Line
Dining, Shopping, and Entertainment in World Bay
California Coast, the Bakery Tour, and Red Trolley
Surf's Up and Water Patrol
Animation Academy and the Disney Gallery
The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror and MuppetVision 3-D: Muppets on Broadway
Studio Tram Tour and Rock'n'Roller Coaster
Dining, Shopping, and Entertainment in California Coast
European Harbor, Venetian Gondolas, and Venetian Fortress Exploration
Ratatouille: Remy's Adventure
Dining, Shopping, and Entertainment in European Harbor
Discoveryland and 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
From the Earth to the Moon and Around the World in 80 Days
Aquatopia and Orbitron​

Holy wow. I didn't expect that for your table of contents. Amazing work.

 

[englanddg]

Now that we have the Main Street attractions done, we shall now look at the dining and shopping on Main Street, U.S.A.

DINING

A - Walt’s American Restaurant​

Inspired by the Disneyland Paris restaurant of the same name (except with American cuisine), this sit-down restaurant on Main Street celebrates the life and influence of Walter Elias Disney. In six themed rooms, you can journey around the park and through the times of the grand creator of the first Disneyland park in California. This is complete with concept art, drawings, and artifacts linked to Disney. (Reservations are required.)​

Rooms:

• Fantasyland: In this library-like room, feel like you're in a fairytale with concept drawings of Disney animated classics such as Dumbo, Alice in Wonderland, Peter Pan, and Mary Poppins as well as inspiration for “It’s a Small World.”​
• Tomorrowland: Celebrate the wonders of the future in this space-themed room, complete with scientific attractions for the original Tomorrowland and Walt Disney’s plans and drawings of EPCOT.​
• Adventureland: In this 1930s-inspired room, see a bunch of concept art for the Jungle Cruise and the Enchanted Tiki Room as well as photos from Disney’s True-Life Adventures documentary series.​
• Frontierland: In this Wild West-themed room, see concept art for the Mine Train through Nature’s Wonderland (a predecessor to Big Thunder Mountain Railroad) as well as concept art for New Orleans Square, including Pirates of the Caribbean.​
• Waterfront Square: In this Victorian room, trace back Walt Disney’s German, Irish, and British heritage and see early artwork for what would become the Haunted Mansion at Disneyland Park.​
• Walt Disney: In a recreation of a 1920s cartoon studio, see pictures and artifacts from the life of Walt Disney, from his early days as a cartoonist to his involvement at the 1964-65 New York World’s Fair.​

Sample Menu​

Starters:
Cesar Salad……………………………………………...……………………………………...5.99
Tomato Salad…………………………………………………………………………………..5.99
Chicken Salad……………………………………………………………………………...…..5.99
Chicken Noodle Soup………………………………………………………………………….5.99
Broccoli Soup………………………...………………………………………………………..5.99
Sides:
Steak Fries……………………………………………………………………………………...8.25
Mashed Potatoes…………………………………………………………………………….....7.25
Tater Tots…………………………………………………………………………………....….8.00
Onion Rings…………………………………………………………………………………....8.00
Courses:
Cheeseburger……………………………………………………………………………….....10.15
Bacon Cheeseburger………………………………………………………………………….10.25
Fried Steak………………………………………………………………………….………….9.99
Fried Chicken…………………………………………………………………………....……..9.99
Country-Fried Steak…………………………………………………………………………..10.35
Chicken Sandwich………………………………………………………………………..…..10.00
BBQ Ribs……………………………………………………………………………………..10.15
BBQ Chicken………………………………………………………………………………....10.25
Pulled Pork…………………………………………………………………………………....10.00
Kids Meals:
Tiny Cheeseburger……………………………….…………………………………………….5.25
Chicken Nuggets…………………………………...…………………………………………...515
Chicken Tenders……………………………………....………………………………………..5.35
Hot Dogs…………………………………………………..…………………………………...5.55
Desserts:
Ice Cream Sundae (Chocolate, Vanilla, or Strawberry)..............................................................9.55
Banana Split…………………………………………………………………………..………..9.45
Mickey Ice Cream Bar………………………………………………………………………....9.00
Chocolate Cake…………………………………………………………………………....…...9.25
Chocolate or Vanilla Pudding………………………………………………………………….9.25
Drinks: (all 0.15)
Water
Sprite
Coca-Cola
Dr. Pepper
Diet Coke
Diet Dr. Pepper
Sprite Zero
Fanta
Banq’s Root Beer
Vegetarian:
Lettuce Wraps……………………………………………………………………....………….5.35
Vegetable Sandwiches……………………………………………………………………….....5.25

B - Tony’s Deli​

This casual New York-style restaurant on Main Street offers a selection of soups and sandwiches for you to eat.

C - 1900 Park Fare​

Based off of the Magic Kingdom restaurant, this Main Street cafe offers a Midwestern cuisine, including cheese-filled bread balls, chili, and cornbread. This is designed to take inspiration from that area of the U.S. with its design and feel, as well as its references to Walt’s hometown of Marceline, Missouri.

D - Jolly Holiday Ice Cream​

It’s a Jolly Holiday here in this old ice cream parlor. Inspired by Walt Disney’s 1964 classic, Mary Poppins, this ice cream shop offers a delicious selection of desserts to leave your mouth watering. The best part is that you can have it made the way you want it.

Sample Menu
Ice cream flavors:
Vanilla
Chocolate
Strawberry
Mint
Peanut Butter
Swirl
Chocolate Chip
Grasshopper
Banana
Birthday Cake
Orange
Cookies & Creme
Rocky Road
Caramel Cashew
Moose Tracks
Mix-ins:
Oreos
Caramel
Hot Fudge
Bananas
M&M’s
Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
Snickers
Graham Crackers
Toppings:
Whipped Cream
Cherry

E - Plaza Restaurant​

In this outdoors restaurant at the main hub, get a bunch of sandwiches and burgers to satisfy your hunger. Although you get your food inside, you eat entirely outside under the protection of several red umbrellas. Plus, if you want to watch a parade or stage show while you eat, this is the place to do it.​

SHOPPING

F - The Emporium​

In the largest shop in Magic World, look through an assortment of Disney parks merchandise, including pins, apparel, toys, and souvenirs inspired by classic attractions.

G - Main Street Jewelry​

This small shop on Main Street sells enchanting jewelry and charms to enhance your look. This includes bracelets, earrings, necklaces, and other charms.

H - Disney Clothiers​

In this shop, find all you need for apparel, from hats to shirts to shoes. This also contains the largest selection of Mickey ears in the park.

I - Photo Parlor​

Do you need a picture frame or photo souvenir (albums, autograph books, etc.)? Well, this is the place to go if you are looking for that. Here, you will find anything you need, plus, you can take an old-fashioned photo of you and your family.​

J - Goofy’s Candy Co.​

Satisfy your sweet tooth in this cheery store full of candy. From gummies to candy bars to Mickey ice cream bars, we’ve got it all. Plus, if you look around the shop, you can see some old cartoon humor inspired by Goofy himself.

K - Dapper Dans’ Haircuts​

Do you want a good haircut that gives you what you want? Well, come to this barber shop, named for the famous quartet, the Dapper Dans. Here, you will get a good cut and be immersed in an old-fashioned barber shop, but men and women get it instead of just men. An appointment is required for this shop.

We shall finish our tour of Main Street tomorrow, where we will go over entertainment in the area.​

Love me some detailed menus.

 

[MagicKingdom4Ever]

Let's finish up Discoveryland by seeing what else the area has.

DINING

BM - Discovery Bites

Located near 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea is a snack stand where guests can find snacks and small meals. This is a good place to stop if you are looking for a quick snack while on the go.​

BN - Nautilus Kitchen​

Feel like you’re deep beneath the sea in the Nautilus Kitchen, where you can eat onboard Captain Nemo’s famous ship. Down here is where guests will experience a table service restaurant with several foods from both land and sea. Plus, they can dine in one of three rooms: the organ room, the machine room, and the command room. (Note that this is the most expensive restaurant in the park) (Reservation Required)​

SAMPLE DINNER MENU:​

Appetizers:
Mozzarella Sticks………………………………………………………………………………5.30
Cesar Salad……………………………………………………………………………………..5.30
Fruit Salad…………………………………………………………………...…………………5.30
Onion Rings……………………………………………………………………………………5.30
Fish Sticks……………………………………………………………………………………...5.30
Entrees:
Steak…………………………………………………………………………………………..10.30
BBQ Chicken…………………………………………………………………………………10.45
Fried Chicken…………………………………………………………………………………10.40
Halibut………………………………………………………………………………………...10.55
Salmon………………………………………………………………………………………..10.55
Turkey………………………………………………………………………………………...10.30
Pot Roast……………………………………………………………………………………...10.25
Kids Meals:
Mac & Cheese………………………………………………………………………………….8.00
Pizza……………………………………………………………………………………………8.00
Chicken Nuggets……………………………………………………………………………….8.00
Desserts:
Chocolate Cake……………………………………………………………………………….13.30
Lemon Cake…………………………………………………………………………………..13.45
Strawberry Cake………………………………………………………………………………13.55
Red Velvet Cake………………………………………………………………………………13.50
Captain’s Cake………………………………………………………………………………..14.00

BO - Cafe Hyperion

Parked within the hangar of a big area is the Hyperion, a massive blimp. Beneath the Hyperion is where guests can have some food and feast on some delicious meals, including cheeseburgers and hot dogs.​

BP - H. G. Wells Tavern​

Come into this tavern located near Around the World in 80 Days and take some food. This place serves sandwiches, chicken, and other things to appeal to the appetite of anyone. Plus, guests will look around and find references to author H.G. Wells and his works, including The Time Machine and The Invisible Man.​

SHOPPING

BQ - Retrofuturistic Store​

Fans of Jules Verne and H.G. Wells can find their souvenir in this shop. This is dedicated to the great visionaries of the world, and it sells things based off of them. With this, guests may want to be visionaries themselves.​

BR - Galaxy Stuff​

Following their adventure through space, guests will find this store at the hill of the mountain and shop for things. This includes souvenirs based off of the attraction as well as the Baltimore Gun Club (but guns are not sold here.)​

BS - Hangar Bay Cargo​

For those who have traveled around the world, they can find their things here. This features Steampunx and Dieselpunk items as well as things themed to the attractions nearby, including Aquatopia and Around the World in 80 Days.​

Join us tomorrow as we go into the Mermaid Kingdom.

 

[MagicKingdom4Ever]

I forgot to show concept art for European Harbor and Discoveryland, so I will do that now.

Sitting in the center and surrounded by water is the Venetian fortress. On the left side is Venice while on the right is Paris and Amsterdam.

Discoveryland is depicted with a cosmic scene, just like Tomorrowland. In the center if From the Earth to the Moon. On the left is the Orbitron, the Nautilus, and the building that houses 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. On the right is Cafe Hyperion and the entrance to Around the World in 80 Days.

Now, without further adieu, the Mermaid Kingdom.

In the center of the picture is Prince Eric's Castle, which hearkens to the Mediterranean style. On the left is the land with the village and on the right is the "underwater" city of Atlantica, even though it is really seen on the land in the picture. This is like how it is in Tokyo Disneysea.​

MERMAID KINGDOM

OVERVIEW:​

When traveling the seas, Phileas Fogg had a fascination with mermaids. When he actually found them, he was thrilled, so Jeff Cotton found that it made perfect sense to include an area of mermaids in Adventure World. Looking at the European world of the 19th Century, he found a time and space where they were, and so he took it and placed it in Adventure World.

Located between the streets of Paris and the Venetian fortress is a seaside kingdom where the world of The Little Mermaid comes to life. Despite being a small area, this has a lot to do with King Triton’s Concert and the Voyage of the Little Mermaid. This will immerse fans of the film and make them feel part of that world.

There are two areas in this small place. The land is the first of these areas, recreating Prince Eric’s kingdom from the film. Guests can dine inside his castle or relive the story in the grottos beneath. The sea is the second part of the area, where guests go into Atlantica and are immersed in the underwater city, seeing a show, dining, shopping, playing, and even meeting Ariel herself.

Now this area is a little problematic to me. I’ve been worried about it having too little and not being enough, not to mention how the Little Mermaid ride does receive some backlash. I would have all of the kiddie rides that Tokyo Disneysea’s Mermaid Lagoon has, but I’ve already had several kiddie rides located in Pixar Pier (even though the area is also home to the big thrill ride, Incredicoaster), so that wouldn’t go well having two kiddie areas. I just hope that this will be enough for people to see. If it’s not something worth walking through, then I will not have it.​

ATTRACTIONS

24 - Voyage of the Little Mermaid

C-Ticket
Any Height

In an extended version of the ride, travel through an artistic retelling of the classic film aboard a “clamobile.”

QUEUE:​

Like the Magic Kingdom version of the ride, guests travel through the grottos near Prince Eric’s castle. Down here are shipwrecks, an interactive Scuttle animatronic, and some shells. Soon, they will pass by some buckets of water, drums, and other things to make wait time fun. At the end of this, they will enter the loading area, where a big painting retelling Ariel’s story is seen. Guests then board a “clamobile” omnimover ride and sit down as the lap bars come up.​

RIDE EXPERIENCE:​

The ride starts out by going into a shipwreck, where Scuttle is. Here, he tells about the story of Ariel, wondering where to start. He suggests the ending, then the middle, and then decides to start at the beginning, but even he doesn’t know where the story begins. Afterwards, the vehicles go down underwater, using projections to create this illusion.

The story starts out as the vehicles go through Ariel’s Grotto, where human stuff can be found all around. Guests pass underneath Ariel, where she and Flounder sing “Part of your World” as they go down. Soon, the ride goes back out of water, seeing the sinking of Eric’s boat and his rescue by Ariel. In the meantime, his dog Max is seen in the background, panting, as Ariel watches the recovered Eric from a rock, singing about how one day, she’ll be with him.

The vehicles go back underwater and through a vibrant ocean setting, where fish are dancing. Sebastian is singing “Under the Sea” as Ariel dances around. Fish fly around too, going overhead. Soon, they pass through Ariel’s grotto again with Prince Eric’s statue in ruins. Ariel is seen sobbing on the bed while Flotsam and Jetsam are seen overhead, claiming to be able to make her human.

The ride takes a darker twist when going through Ursula’s lair. There, some seaweed people are in the shadows. In the meantime, Ursula looks at her crystal ball, singing “Poor Unfortunate Souls” while overseeing a plan to make Ariel human. In the meantime, Ariel is seen on the other side, signing a paper.

The vehicles go out of the water again and go to the village, where villagers are dancing and playing music. In the meantime, Ariel and Eric are touring the kingdom while Sebastian watches them. Later on, the vehicles go through a bayou scene, where Ariel and Eric float in a boat while Sebastian sings “Kiss the Girl” while aided by the animals.

In the next scene, things take a darker turn as it goes past the wedding ship. Eric and his bride (Ursula in disguise) are seen to be getting married while sea life is jumping on and crashing the wedding. In the meantime, Ariel regains her voice, but as vehicles go into the next scene, Ursula says how she’s too late.

In the climax of the ride, guests go past a stormy scene where Eric is onboard a shipwreck while trying to navigate. Ursula is seen as a giant, holding Triton’s trident and wearing his crown. However, the ship fires its cannons at her (rather than slamming into her like it did in the film) and Ursula starts to tumble.

In the final scene, guests pass the wedding of Ariel and Eric, where fireworks are set off. King Triton and his daughters oversee the wedding. As guests go past a rocky scene, they see Scuttle again, who concludes the story. After returning to the load station, guests get off their vehicles and follow a passage back to the surface.

Join us tomorrow as we see more of Mermaid Kingdom.​

 

[MagicKingdom4Ever]

Well, this is lame. I only have one other attraction in the area and I forgot all about it. Therefore, I put it in a separate post.

25 - Ariel’s Playground

B-Ticket
Any Height

Explore Ariel’s grotto and play in the deep blue. This playground is a good place for young children to get their energy out and interact with the wonders of the human world, scavenged and stored here by Ariel.

Hopefully tomorrow's post, which will cover the dining, shopping, and entertainment, will redeem me from this mistake.

 

[MagicKingdom4Ever]

Let's look at the dining, shopping, and entertainment in Mermaid Kingdom.​

DINING:

BT - Les Poissons Restaurant​

Now serving at the village are some of the chef’s famous seafood dishes. Guests can come and buy some fish, crabs, or other seafood. Bon Appetit.​

BU - Prince Eric’s Royal Banquet

Come within Prince Eric’s Castle and be seated in the dining hall. Here, guests can eat an array of delicious foods. Combining European fare with American entrees, this is a dining experience that you wouldn’t want to miss. (Reservation Required)​

SAMPLE DINNER MENU:​

Appetizers:
Cheese Slices…………………………………………………………………………………..2.00
Bread…………………………………………………………………………………………...2.15
Garden Salad………………………………………………………………………………...…2.30
Fruit Salad……………………………………………………………………………………...2.30
Crouton Salad…………………………………………………………………………………..2.30
Fruits………………………………………………………………………………………...…2.00
Entrees:
Meatballs……………………………………………………………………………………….7.15
Pork Tenderloin………………………………………………………………………………...7.25
Beef Tenderloin………………………………………………………………………………...7.25
Roast Tenderloin……………………………………………………………………………….7.25
Great Meat Salad……………………………………………………………………………….7.00
Green Salad…………………………………………………………………………………….7.00
Kids Meals:
Pizza……………………………………………………………………………………………5.50
Chicken Nuggets……………………………………………………………………………….5.45
Mac & Cheese………………………………………………………………………………….5.30
Dessert:
Chocolate Mousse…………………………………………………………………………...…9.00
Ice Cream Sundae……………………………………………………………………………...9.15
Brownies……………………………………………………………………………………….9.25

BV - Ariel’s Grotto​

The fan-favorite restaurant from Disney’s California Adventure has returned in a new park. Instead of making a family dining experience more about the adults like what Disney did to the DCA version by making it Lamplight Lounge, this keeps the family promise and makes it a buffet as well. Here at the surface, guests can dine with Ariel and the other princesses. (Reservation Required)​

BW - Sebastian’s Calypso Kitchen​

Families can stop by this restaurant and eat up, taking fast food to go. This features many foods from the surface, including chicken tenders and spaghetti, as well as things from the sea, like salmon.​

SHOPPING

BX - Village Market​

Fans of The Little Mermaid can buy things based on the film here on land. Within a market in Prince Eric’s kingdom, they can buy a bunch of accessories from the film. Whosits and Whatsits Galore. Need Thingamabobs? They’ve got twenty.​

BY - Kiss the Girl Fashions​

In Atlantica, beauty products are sold to girls of all ages. This includes perfume and make-up as well as jewelry and dresses.

ENTERTAINMENT

King Triton’s Concert​

Within the big theater inside Atlantica, watch the celebration of the seas with King Triton, but what’s this? Where’s Ariel? She was supposed to be here, but she isn’t. See the show to find out what happened to her.​

Ariel herself meets her fans in her grotto.
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Join us tomorrow as we go down by the bay at Pixar Pier, where the magic of Pixar meets the flare of Victorian Boardwalks.​

 

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Let's look at the artwork from Pixar Pier.

As you can see, it is slightly different than the one at DCA. There are Up-themed attractions, Toy Story Mania takes the look is has in Tokyo, and the ferris wheel as a Pixar ball in it.

Now that this is taken care of, let's see what the area has to offer.
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PIXAR PIER

BACKSTORY AND OVERVIEW:​

As Steve Jobs and John Lasseter led Lucasfilm’s 3-D animated short films in the 1980s, a realm was developed where all of their characters lived. When the animation company became Pixar, it was further expanded. As the Grand Adventure Society led by Alberta Johnson would discover, the characters were building an amusement park within their realm, calling it “Pixar Pier.”

With the development of Pixar from short films to movies, the pier expanded. Through the 1990s and 2000s, the Pier introduced characters from these movies, continuing into the 2010s to modern day. Now, it is a big boardwalk park where guests of all ages can have fun, from kiddie rides to extreme thrill rides.

This area is split into six neighborhoods: Wilderness Explorer Bay, Inside Out Head-Quarters, Toy Story Boardwalk, Pixar Promenade, Incredibles Park, and Cars Lot. Each area has rides and attractions themed to the Pixar worlds.

I’ve wondered whether or not to keep this due to the harsh reception of the area in DCA. However, this one is very different and not built on budget cuts and luring. I believe that this will be a good place for a family area, even though it also features one of the more thrilling coasters in the park.​

ATTRACTIONS:

26 - Dog Force Fliers

C-Ticket
Must be 42 in​

On this wild mouse coaster themed to Disney*Pixar’s Up, climb aboard one of Charles Muntz’s dog planes for a flight around the air. (This is almost exactly like Goofy’s Sky School in DCA, except the posters are replaced with trees, the track is smoother, and there are no cutouts of anything but instead a realistic-looking sky setting.)​

27 - Up, Up and Away

B-Ticket
Must be 38 in

Located near the water is a circular area where Carl Frederickson’s house is flying in the air. Guests can sit on benches tied to balloons and go up to the house in a Jumpin’ Jellyfish-style ride. Some guests may even look up in the window and see Kevin the bird poke her head out of the house from time to time.

Join us tomorrow as we see the Inside Out Headquarters.​

 

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Let's look more at another neighborhood of Pixar Pier.

28 - Emotional Whirlwind

B-Ticket
Any Height

Board a hot air balloon inspired by Riley’s Emotions and fly around a collection of memories. This ride is similar to the former Flik’s Flyers attraction at the defunct Bug’s Land at DCA.​

29 - Imagination Spin

B-Ticket
Any Height​

In a colorful pavilion, spin around on Bing Bong’s “rockets'' as vibrant music plays. (This is basically an Inside Out take on Francis’s Ladybug Boogie at the former Bug’s Land area at DCA.)​

Come tomorrow as we see the Toy Story Boardwalk area of the pier.

 

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It is now time to look at the Toy Story Boardwalk area of Pixar Pier.

30 - Toy Story Mania

E-Ticket
Any Height

Come inside the boardwalk building and play a series of carnival games with the Toy Story gang.​

QUEUE:​

Like the Tokyo Disneysea version of the ride, guests enter a Victorian-era building with Woody’s head in the front. There, they go through his mouth and go around a boardwalk setting. They will see a bunch of advertisements for the games played on the ride, and even pass by an audio-animatronic Potato Head dressed like a Barker, which interacts with guests as they pass by. Guests pick up a pair of 3-D glasses as they go into the loading area. They soon proceed into the loading area, where they hop aboard their midway-style vehicle, pull their lap bars down, and get ready to play. The vehicle has two sides, which makes it so that players on both sides can fire at screens on both sides of the halls.​

RIDE EXPERIENCE:​

The vehicles go through a dark hallway designed to look like a carnival and proceed to the practice zone. Here, guests can test their aim with Woody, Jessie, Buzz, and Rex, throwing pies at targets. This is the only game in the ride that doesn’t score points, but serves more as a place for guests to practice before going onto the other games. The guests all get one minute for every game, making it so that the ride can go on.

The first game that comes on is Hamm’s Egg Toss, where guests shoot eggs at animal-shaped targets in a farm setting. Bonus targets also come around to give guests the opportunity to score more points. After a minute, the game will stop and the vehicles will go to the next game.

The next game is Rex’s Balloon Pop, where guests shoot darts at Dinosaur-themed balloons in a prehistoric setting. There is also a volcano that erupts red balloons and gives guests a chance to score more points, but first they have to shoot the hidden balloon to make it erupt. After a minute, the vehicles will move on.

The third game is Buzz Lightyear’s Ring Toss, where guests shoot rings at aliens in a space setting. When the rings go around the aliens, it causes things to happen. Those wearing jetpacks will take off while those without them will get beamed up. After a minute, the game moves on.

The fourth game is a new game inspired by Toy Story 4 called Duke Kaboom’s Daredevil Shot. Here, guests shoot balls into holes in a stadium setting, similar to a ski-ball thing. Also, Forky makes a cameo at the end of the game, congratulating guests for their work.

The fifth game is Sarge’s Plate Breakers, where guests shoot small balls at plates in an army camp setting. Helicopters and Tanks carry more plates for extra points. When this game ends, the vehicles move forward to the next game.

The final game is Woody’s Roundup, where guests shoot western-themed targets in an old west setting. This is the longest game of the batch with the most screens and the fact that it takes two minutes instead of one. During the game, the vehicles move over one screen and into a mine shaft, where additional points can be scored. In the last thirty seconds, guests fire away at big targets to get more points. After this is up, they exit the area.

Before returning to the loading station, guests stop to see their points. For every score, there is a stuffed animal that is won (in the game, not in real life.) After receiving their virtual prize, guests will return to the loading station and get off of their vehicle.​

POST-RIDE:​

After the ride, guests will exit through a hallway into a Toy Story-themed store called Barrel of Monkeys.

31 - Jessie’s Critter Carousel

B-Ticket
Any Height​

Located near Toy Story Mania is a wild west carousel where guests can hop on one of Jessie’s critters and ride them around. This is like the ride that has been placed in DCA.

Join us tomorrow for a walk along the Pixar Promenade.​

 

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Let's look at the Pixar Promenade.....​

32 - Games of Pixar Pier

A-Ticket
Any Height

Step right up to play a bunch of games inspired by Pixar shorts and movies. This includes games inspired by Bullseye the horse, the La Luna short film, A Bug’s Life, Onward, and WALL-E.​

33 - Pixar Pal-a-Round

B-Ticket
Any Height

On a Ferris Wheel, hope on some gondolas for a calm ride above Pixar Pier. This features gondolas with Pixar pairs on them, as well as old music to further fill in the atmosphere. This is like the DCA wheel, except instead of Mickey’s face in the center, the Pixar ball is in the center of the wheel.​

Here’s just a few of the Pixar pals featured on the gondolas:

• Woody and Buzz Lightyear from Toy Story.
• Flik and Heilmich from A Bug’s Life.
• Mike and Sully from Monsters, Inc.
• Lightning McQueen and Mater from Cars.
• WALL-E and EVE from WALL-E.
• Russel and Dug from Up.
• Joy and Sadness from Inside Out.
• Miguel and Hector from Coco.
• Joe and 22 from Soul.
• Alberto and Luca from Luca.

There are two sets of each gondola, one that swings and one that doesn’t swing.

34 - Tuck and Roll’s Bumper Cars

B-Ticket
Any Height​

This Bug’s Land attraction has returned, now in Pixar Pier! Here, guests can go into P. T. Flea’s circus and hop aboard pill bug-themed bumper cars for a fun ride throughout a round and circular space.

Let's get super tomorrow with the Incredibles Park. Stay tuned until then.​