Guardians of the Galaxy Mission Breakout announced for Disney California Adventure

[GiveMeTheMusic]

For the theme park side of the ledger, Disney doesn't seem to have gotten much for its money.
And they didn't need marvel just to have super heroes in its stable. SH are a dime a dozen, all it takes is a little imagination - and I thought Disney had that.

The Marvel acquisition was all about merch and movies (to sell more merch). The theme park side is just a bonus for the properties that can take advantage of them (to sell more merch). And what was Iger gonna do? Cry because he can't build an Iron Man ride in WDW? At this point in time, Iger firmly believed that WDW wouldn't need new attractions for years because of MyMagic+. His grand Fantasyland expansion as revealed in 2009 featured exactly one ride and three elaborate meet n greet experiences. Why? Because Fastpass+ would eliminate the need for new capacity for years to come. So not being able to build at WDW was not a concern at all.

As to the Marvel name, I'm sure that's a real bummer for them but it's not the end of the world. The films themselves carry incredible name recognition without slapping Marvel in front of them.

Back in 2005, WDI had major plans to add a huge Incredibles E ticket to DCA. It almost happened until it didn't. And now Cars Land sits on part of its earmarked site. That's as close to a homegrown superhero as Disney got, and at the time they didn't even own Pixar.

 

[Deleted member 107043]

I'm sure it's not something that makes Disney happy, but I'm perfectly OK without the Marvel brand not being present.

 

[GrizzlyAdams]

Third Gate... Isn't it more an infrastructure to support issue? No parking for customers, staff, maintenance possibly. Plus I don't know that they own all the land needed to build it properly, if you look at Google earth picture.

 

[Rich T]

this is wishful thinking, but i would really love to see The Twilight Zone implemented somewhere else in Hollywoodland. Maybe as part of a larger halloween event.

That would be fun, but--sadly--to most park-goers, Twilight Zone is about as much a draw as Mister Ed or Gunsmoke. And, really, there's no one character or theme associated with it besides Rod Serling himself. The only thing that could work would be a freaky, surreal walk-through combining visual elements from many key episo--- Holy crud, that'd be awesome!!!!

 

[Rich T]

I'm sure it's not something that makes Disney happy, but I'm perfectly OK without the Marvel brand not being present.

I agree, and most of the public have no idea which characters are Marvel and which aren't. You just know there'll be a lot of guests looking for Batman and Wonder Woman.

 

[Phroobar]

That would be fun, but--sadly--to most park-goers, Twilight Zone is about as much a draw as Mister Ed or Gunsmoke. And, really, there's no one character or theme associated with it besides Rod Serling himself. The only thing that could work would be a freaky, surreal walk-through combining visual elements from many key episo--- Holy crud, that'd be awesome!!!!

It would make a great haunted maze at Knotts or Universal Studios.

 

[NobodyElse]

Does anyone know how big the Toy Story parking lot is? I hunted around a bit on-line and can't find an answer.

The area including both guest and CM parking is currently roughly over 68 acres. If Disney owns or plans to acquire any or all of the six surrounding apartment complexes, (and the little dirt area I didn't include) that number grows substantially.

 

[Rich T]

It would make a great haunted maze at Knotts or Universal Studios.

I would love to see a more cerebral, gore-free haunted maze that plays creepy mind-games with you from beginning to end. Twilight Zone would be perfect for that. Talky Tina could be a recurring character: "I'm Talky Tina, and you're never getting out of here!"

 

[Phroobar]

The area including both guest and CM parking is currently roughly over 68 acres. If Disney owns or plans to acquire any or all of the six surrounding apartment complexes, (and the little dirt area I didn't include) that number grows substantially.

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Wouldn't it just bazaar to have a Disney theme park over the fence in your backyard?

 

[NobodyElse]

And for fun, here's the block minus existing businesses. 119.5 acres.

 

[Phroobar]

Kinda like those apartments overlooking Wrigley Field.

I wouldn't live there. It would be too noisey. It couldn't do good things to my property value if they don't want to buy my land.

 

[Stevek]

And for fun, here's the block minus existing businesses. 119.5 acres.

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Would be great if they could acquire all of that property...Westcot finally anyone? Probably would never happen, just gotta wonder what they would actually build now that they are putting Marvel in DCA and SW in DL.

 

[Curious Constance]

And what was Iger gonna do? Cry because he can't build an Iron Man ride in WDW? .

Iger crying because he can't build an Iron man ride. Does anyone else think that sounds kinda hot?

 

[NobodyElse]

Back in the "thirdthemepark" speculation days, one of the thoughts was to make it a "boutique" park of some sort (which I take to mean smaller and more expensive but with a higher level of service/detail/etc.). Who knows.

 

[Californian Elitist]

...Westcot finally anyone?

No, thanks. I'd rather see something that hasn't been done before, and also just as innovative.

 

[Variable]

So roughly the same as DCA. Ample space.

I still am amazed when I look at the sat photos, that DCA used to be the parking lot. it was THAT big.

 

[Variable]

Iger crying because he can't build an Iron man ride. Does anyone else think that sounds kinda hot?

lololol

 

[SSG]

Iger crying because he can't build an Iron man ride. Does anyone else think that sounds kinda hot?

No, not really.

In fact, I'm actually having a bit of trouble swallowing right now.

 

[Stevek]

No, thanks. I'd rather see something that hasn't been done before, and also just as innovative.

In a perfect world, yes, though I absolutely love Epcot and would kill for a new updated and innovative version here. I just wonder what Disney has left to do since they've already done the movie, animal and water based parks as well. Do they dare go head to head with Great Wolf lodge on a water park? It would probably do very well but no thanks.

How about this...Disney Kingdoms Park....Gives you the best rides and attractions (subjective of course) from around the worldwide Disney parks that aren't already in CA. Grizzly Gulch, Mystic Manor, Tron Coaster, Spaceship Earth, Test Track, 7 Dwarfs, WDW's Toy Story Land, Sinbad, Journey to the Center of the Earth, 20K leagues. I'm kidding, kinda, but I'd be there in a heartbeat to visit this thematic mess.

 

[SSG]

Iger crying because he can't build an Iron man ride. Does anyone else think that sounds kinda hot?