Downtown Disney expansion to be officially announced Tuesday 12 March

[baymenxpac]

Yeah people flock to the Times Square one and though I don't eat shrimp I've heard bad things.

based on your handle, i'm sure you know, @DisneyGuyNYC. but for the out-of-staters, it should be noted that times square is a really bad barometer of what's good, or even popular. it's one gigantic, homogenized tourist trap, which isn't to say i miss the old inhabitants of 42nd street. it just means that it doesn't really attract a discerning consumer (hey, this sounds familiar!)

 

[DaddyDisneyMan]

If we're calling dibs then mine is The Miz, why?
because I'm Awesome!!!

OMG! lol. The Miz. I was sitting on the couch one day and I happened to stop on Monday Night RAW, who did I see?! The dude from the Real World (MTV), he was the WWE World Champion! Now I know why I stopped watching wrastling in the early 90's.

 

[GLaDOS]

Now my work day sucks!!

Seriously? This is what makes your work day suck?

 

[sshindel]

Seriously? This is what makes your work day suck?

I was thinking the same thing. My work day sucked before and after the potential non-announcement of an update to a shopping mall.

 

[WeLComeHomE OKW]

So, any news come out of the briefing to DTD management? No leaks? Damn Non-disclosure agreements...

 

[George]

Now my work day sucks!!

You're making everyone want your job, whatever it is.

 

[Lee]

So, any news come out of the briefing to DTD management? No leaks? Damn Non-disclosure agreements...

It'll take a few hours...but it'll happen.

 

[wdwmagic]

'Disney Springs' Downtown Disney expansion confirmed to cast members this afternoon at Downtown Disney

 

[JimJam]

Im EXTREMELY excited to see this

 

[openendedsky]

Interesting to see an additional garage near west side, but pleasantly surprised.

Also, "no specific vendors confirmed so far". Woof.

 

[flynnibus]

So if they are taking the space 'freed' by the garages for expansion.. I wonder how much parking they are really adding? And with garages... I wonder if they will actually start parking fees or enforcement

 

[sshindel]

I'm so excited that there was such an amazing announcement today that will really save a once beloved american treasure!!!
http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/business/2013/03/twinkies-will-return-after-sale-to-buyout-firm/

What you thought I meant DTD? I hope that the update will give me a reason to visit next trip. Just couldn't find the time or energy for it on my last trip.

 

[RSoxNo1]

If we're talking about adding 500 million in additions, as you said, that lineup isn't out of the question.

Ratatouille's entire complex in France cost 150 mill. RSR is what, 250 mill? Indy was 100 million. No idea what the proposed Monsters ride would be.

I don't see where the disconnect is.

RSR was closer to $340 if I'm not mistaken. If that lineup came to DHS I'd be ecstatic, but by no means am I expecting it. My guess is RSR, Monster's Inc and Junkyard Jamboree.

 

[trr1]

unfortunately I'll believe it when its finished

 

[muteki]

Not sure how they will expand the already enormous world of disney. Reclaim some space from the parking lot? Take over where Pollo Campero is now?

 

[GLaDOS]

Nothing really new than what we already knew. Hope we get more solid info soon. Until we do, it feels very "Hyperion Wharf" still.

 

[djlaosc]

'Disney Springs' Downtown Disney expansion confirmed to cast members this afternoon at Downtown Disney

Hopefully the public announcement will feature more information...

No vendors named at all (except Captain Jack's closing, and World of Disney - the first answer to the question "which shop in WDW does NOT need expanding?" - is getting an expansion - it's hard enough to find what you're after in there as it is, never mind if they add yet more rooms...)

 

[RandomPrincess]

Interesting to see an additional garage near west side, but pleasantly surprised.

Also, "no specific vendors confirmed so far". Woof.

Hopefully they are just waiting for the official press announcement.

 

[wdwmagic]

No vendors named at all (except Captain Jack's closing, and World of Disney - the first answer to the question "which shop in WDW does NOT need expanding?" - is getting an expansion - it's hard enough to find what you're after in there as it is, never mind if they add yet more rooms...)

I think an expansion to WoD will help things in that regard. It will be more spacious, and can be better organised. Will be interesting to see how that pans out.

 

[dcibrando]

MAJOR KUDOS to wdwmagic for breaking the news on the announcement - those who didn't believe may eat crow (I'll provide a napkin and a refillable resort mug)