Please delete if this has already been posted but I found this on Facebook and wanted to share. This is apparent leaked concept art that could have replaced Columbia Harbor House as a Haunted Mansion themed restaurant. Thoughts?
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Haunted Mansion Restaurant Concept Art
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WorldExplorer
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This doesn't look like it would have made any sense in Liberty Square.
Captain Culpepper’s backstory would have been fleshed out here. But it is a bit too pirate to me.
The area is supposed to be themed to a New England pier. I do think it’s a bit too pirate but with some tweaks it would have been okay. I also think guests would have wanted characters from the ride.
WorldExplorer
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I think it's mainly the giant, destroyed sail that's getting to me. Also, half a boat jutting out of the building just seems weird when the surrounding ones are normal.
yensidtlaw1969
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"Leaked" is a strong word - the artwork was posted by the artist on their website, it was done in the 90's as a proposal for a Harbor House retheme. I guess they felt it's been dead long enough that Disney wouldn't jump down their throat about sharing it.
Their website is worth a look - some great drawings, including what I believe is previously unreleased art for the legendary Muppet Movie Ride and Great Gonzo's Pandemonium Pizza Parlor:
vignalistudio.com
Their website is worth a look - some great drawings, including what I believe is previously unreleased art for the legendary Muppet Movie Ride and Great Gonzo's Pandemonium Pizza Parlor:
Theme Park Design – Vignali Studio
vignalistudio.com
When I say too pirate, that’s what I mean.
That still is a leak, imo. So this is different than the concept they were working on several years ago? There is was definitely a Mansion restaurant on the table in the last 5 years or so."Leaked" is a strong word - the artwork was posted by the artist on their website, it was done in the 90's as a proposal for a Harbor House retheme. I guess they felt it's been dead long enough that Disney wouldn't jump down their throat about sharing it.
Their website is worth a look - some great drawings, including what I believe is previously unreleased art for the legendary Muppet Movie Ride and Great Gonzo's Pandemonium Pizza Parlor:
Theme Park Design – Vignali Studio
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yensidtlaw1969
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As far as I know this was a completely separate project. The redo in this concept art never really went any further than these drawings, but I understand the more recent Haunted Mansion Restaurant concept was indeed more serious.
castlecake2.0
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Pass
I’d love to see that concept art!
Tha Realest
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Remember when fusion restaurants were all the rage? Hear me out - a Haunted POTC fusion restaurant
ToTBellHop
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Gaudy. No thanks. Except the AA seagulls. They can come.
rd805
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Maybe at Disney Springs --
Eric Graham
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Would it have had a 'hidden' bathroom like the Columbia Harbor House?
Tony the Tigger
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I like the idea of a HM-themed restaurant, a la Skipper Canteen:Jungle Cruise.
DisneyDebRob
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Like that really matters anymore with where they put things. About 15-20 years ago I would have been with you.. now I’m not surprised about where anything goes.