tissandtully
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I guess if it is better positioned towards the Adventureland cut through bathrooms that won’t be a huge deal like it is at EPCOT where you have to walk down the stairs and all the way around imagination building
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MK Frontierland Shootin' arcade to close and replaced with DVC Member lounge
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castlecake2.0
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While they’re working on this complex can they make the Adventureland side a proper seating area if it’s never going to be merchandise again. Reopen the Frontierland candy shop while they’re at it.
Surferboy567
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I’m not surprised, once I heard it was “marked“ as “problematic“ by that review team (I don’t remember where I heard that I think it was here though) it’s days were numbered. To be quite honest, I don’t really have love for this arcade and don’t really care from that point of view. This does however hold historic value and I value that more.
One thing this does however remind me of is how bad of a problem DVC is becoming. It‘s taking up virtually all the investment at the park (this is only in reference to currently, I expect huge announcements at D23) with the hotels that seem to be built every few years. While the parks contunue to get nothing, now they are encroaching on the parks and removing experiences for this DVC lounges. I’m sure it’s great for all the DVC members but this is clearly getting out of control IMHO.
Side Note: If they announce another DVC property at D23 and don’t announce new additions…I’m not going to be a happy camper in that audience. In a huge arena that kinda announcement isn’t going to fly.
One thing this does however remind me of is how bad of a problem DVC is becoming. It‘s taking up virtually all the investment at the park (this is only in reference to currently, I expect huge announcements at D23) with the hotels that seem to be built every few years. While the parks contunue to get nothing, now they are encroaching on the parks and removing experiences for this DVC lounges. I’m sure it’s great for all the DVC members but this is clearly getting out of control IMHO.
Side Note: If they announce another DVC property at D23 and don’t announce new additions…I’m not going to be a happy camper in that audience. In a huge arena that kinda announcement isn’t going to fly.
Chester&Hester Enthusiast
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Every day I realize more and more that this company is no longer building the parks for long-time frequent visit fans like me, and it really makes me very sad after nearly 40 years of visiting. At this point, it's been a few years since my last visit and I really don't plan on going back any time soon.
Imagine the mental gymnastics that led to the approval of removing a general access attraction and replacing it with a lounge that's only for select guests. A lounge that (allegedly) won't even have restrooms? Come on. I honestly don't understand how anybody could defend this one.
Imagine the mental gymnastics that led to the approval of removing a general access attraction and replacing it with a lounge that's only for select guests. A lounge that (allegedly) won't even have restrooms? Come on. I honestly don't understand how anybody could defend this one.
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Ayla
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It doesn't need a bathroom. There is one right there in the cut through from Adventureland.
GhostHost1000
Premium Member
DVC members mostly pay for those resorts….they aren’t really taking away from building attractions. Disney just chooses to obtain more DVC members so there is guaranteed occupancy and spend basically. Sad but true and I’m one of the suckers
Also I would claim there are more guest relation tents thanks to Genie+ taking up more space in the parks. The DVC lounge at Epcot is using what was previously unused space.
They have the Tomorrowland Terrace eyesore that just sits empty for the majority of the day. They could easily renovate it, make it a flex space for lounge purposes during the day and after 6PM convert it for the De$$ert party.
Brian
Well-Known Member
Not that the shootin' arcade was bustling, but there will now be even less to do in Frontierland for the average guest.
For a brief period of time, the only attraction in Frontierland will be BTM, and the only significant offering on the path from Liberty Square to BTM will be Pecos Bills. Frontierland will look just like an old western ghost town.
For a brief period of time, the only attraction in Frontierland will be BTM, and the only significant offering on the path from Liberty Square to BTM will be Pecos Bills. Frontierland will look just like an old western ghost town.
LittleBuford
Well-Known Member
The shooting arcade was never going to survive much longer anyway. That doesn’t mean I approve of its replacement (I won’t benefit from it in any way), but in this day and age, attractions involving (non-galactic) guns have very little chance of survival.
GhostHost1000
Premium Member
Oh I can think of other places the DVC lounge could go in MK
But ya know….guns and all and this Disney. They’ll probably take them away from the pirates and the 2 haunted mansion ghosts in the picture frames in the ballroom eventually
Yep the arcade was on borrowed time, and I'm actually surprised it lasted this long.
They could have stuck it above the Tomorrow Land bathrooms and it will still have a wait time on par with Mine Train.
I know I feel much safer with another problematic element removed from a Disney park.
nickys
Premium Member
Does this mean you’re confirming the rumour has more credence than its apparent source would suggest?
GhostHost1000
Premium Member
Probably need to remove Rapunzel’s frying pan next
It will be interesting to see how this is received when announced. I think very few guests use the arcade, and a lounge is a useful addition for the lucky DVC members who can use it. Will this be seen as an overall plus for the park?
Well the one at Epcot you have to go down the elevator, exit the building, walk around the entire front of the building and then you arrive at the restrooms.
I guess that's one way to limit how many free refills from the Coke Freestyle machines lounge guests can have.
