Downtown Disney rumor

Rob562

Rob562

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jt04 said:
I'd love to see a grand arched wooden bridge on the west side of the lake from the SSR to near Cirque. That would be nice and provide infrastructure for expansion west of HoB.
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FYI, there is a bridge to get you from West Side to SSR, but it doesn't go to Congress Park. There's a path at the north end of the West Side parking lot up to the bridge that brings you over to the back of the front desk/restaurant complex.

-Rob
 
jt04

jt04

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Rob562 said:
FYI, there is a bridge to get you from West Side to SSR, but it doesn't go to Congress Park. There's a path at the north end of the West Side parking lot up to the bridge that brings you over to the back of the front desk/restaurant complex.

-Rob
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Looking for something that creates an architectural statement while joining and defining the SSR/DTD complex. Also, by doing so they would make SSR a much more marketable resort. The timeshares would sell themselves.

Thanks for the info though.
 
Genie of the Lamp

Genie of the Lamp

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raven said:
Haven't been on here much because most of the posts on here are negative. DTD is still being rehashed but I have no clue when it will "spring" to life. ;)
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Do you think it's possible that George and Keith could announce this master plan at the "Around the World" presentation media event in March/April?
 
jensenrick

jensenrick

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saxamoophone said:
See I like CIty Walk. Obviously Universal Orlando is a much different beast than Disney World, considering it's a much more urban themepark with centralized parking, two parks within walking distance, and a retail area between.

Now the case could be made that Downtown Disney (land) is a copy of City Walk ;).

Both of them however aren't quite big enough, and get a little too crowded to make it a fully enjoyable experience.

Here's what I like about Citywalk though that I hope DIsney Springs (ugh, let's just keep Downtown Disney!):
  • A place for grownups to let loose. I'm sure Walt himself enjoyed some whisky after a long day. Places like the Adventurers club are awesome. Citywalk has a great system for it, the upper level is 21+ at night, and separate from the rest of the district.
  • Massive Parking Garages. We all know downtown disney parking is awful..especially the closer to Marketplace you get. This alone is going to be awesome.
  • Great restaurants. DD currently has some good dinning, but nothing that really stands out at me. Rainforest Cafe is something I was good doing....once.
Personally, if I was an imagineer (ah, one day maybe.. ), I think "The Landing" area (PI waterfront) would be an awesome place for a Paradise Pier / Old Fashion Amusement Park. Wooden Coasters, carnival games, indoor skydiving, dave & busters, something similar to The Great Wheel going up on I-Drive, and some more putt-putt. Make a true entertainment district. As I'm sure you all know, I-Drive is under going a MAJOR upgrade, with a new entertainment venue opening by point Orlando, fun spot expansion, upgraded landscaping to remove "ghetto" I-Drive between Universal Blvd and the Outlets, oh and Festival Bay is getting leveled and redone. I think Disney has a great opportunity with this redevelopment to capture the "Adventure" crowd that may spend one day away from the parks.

Anyways, should be interesting to see how this plays out! I guess the existing surface parking lots left behind are rooms for future expansion?
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I'm with you, I really like CityWalk- we always have a great time there. Great food and MUSIC at Bob Marley's, Pat O'Brien's, Rising Star, Margaritaville . . . always a good time.
There is nothing for me at DTD anymore, except maybe House of Blues, and I'm not seeing anything in these "new" plans to bring me back either.
 

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