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Height balloons, this time between TTC and Contemporary
- Thread starter LongtimeReader
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I like the prospects. Let's remember that lodgings near the MK tend to be theamed after a section of the MK.
GF = Main street
Poly = Adventure land
Contemporary = Tomorrow land (I think to far away for another tower)
Wilderness lodge and fort = Frontier land
The only lands missing are:
a small Liberty square (not probable, would look like the GF)
a small circus land (less likely, who wants a tent with monorail access)
or
The first major park expansion/rework in a very long time, Fantasy land.
(my bet is here, who would not love to stay in a castile)
Think of all the possibilities for a tallish resort.
king
Close, but not quite there.
In the original plans, the Asian Resort was going to be where the GF is now. This resort, as well as the Poly, would have been the background for Adventureland, not that you can see these from that land.
The Contemporary was definitely built in that location to be the backdrop of Tomorrowland. It can definitely be seen from that land.
I, for one, would love it if they seriously built the Venetian Resort where it originally was going, to the right of the TTC. I think WDW is in need of another deluxe resort and this would be a great location.
As for DVC, even though it appears to be coming to the Poly, I was hoping to get the Wilderness Junction Villas (River Country Villas) where the old RC is. That area is an eyesore. I cannot believe after all these years, TDO has not done any removal there. Even if they did demolotion one or two weeks a year, it would have been close to gone by now. Seeing the horrific conditions of that areas really hurts as I had wonderful experiences as a kid at River Country.
As another pointed out, MK deluxe resorts have the WORST transporation. One would think that they would have the best. I still cannot believe that there cannot be a bus (out of all the buses they own) that cannot do a simple loop between the Poly, GF, and Contemporary (and hopefully Venetian). When the park closes early, you are basically stuck at your resort unless you visit DTD. I would love to be able to spend some time at bars and lounges or even have a late dinner at all the wonderful restaurants, but if the monorail shuts down, it's time to call a cab. If people are wondering about who can ride, just show the resort key.
Camera1950s
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Remember that the asian and venetian concepts are pre EPCOT. I know many people have issues with EPCOT as it is today. There was even an Simpsons episode about it (Simpsons reviews are never good). But most agree that they got the World Showcase correct. I totaly agree on the Germanic or French fashion of the new resort. Also note that each resort already has shopping, dinning, and lots of other stuff. So they don't need a shopping plaza there.
tikiman
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Did you know that World Showcase was going to go in where the TTC is now? I guess it is more where the parking lot is now.
Tom
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A FL themes resort would be cool, but only if done in a classical way, and not too fanciful. The resorts around 7SL are all tasteful and natural in appearance. Something silly would definitely ruin the horizon. A germanic look might work well.
Did you know that World Showcase was going to go in where the TTC is now? I guess it is more where the parking lot is now.
Indeed. Back when the plan was to throw in a "Disneyland" up at the north end, and focus on the real EPCOT (city). World Showcase was just going to be a mini Worlds Fair up in the "attraction" area of property, with EPCOT taking up the majority of the central area, north of 192.
Gregoryp73
Active Member
Agreed...if they could capture that old world European feel without being cartoony, it would be an excellent addition (and something they haven't done yet).
tl77
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I thought the main reason they never built on the Venetian site (regardless of any soil problems) was simply because there was more need to build hotels around the other parks. If they do build on that site it'd be a pretty sure bet that it'll include a DVC, people went crazy for Bay Lake Tower simply because it was on the monorail loop, that's why they fast tracked the one at GF.
And a Germanic/Fantasyland theme sounds like a great idea, especially since they don't have any kind of European themed hotels, and with all the excitement over the fairy tale rooms at Port Orleans, a Fantasyland theme would be a definite hit.
Actually the scrapped FLE plans for Cinderella's Chateau would make a pretty good basis for a resort
And a Germanic/Fantasyland theme sounds like a great idea, especially since they don't have any kind of European themed hotels, and with all the excitement over the fairy tale rooms at Port Orleans, a Fantasyland theme would be a definite hit.
Actually the scrapped FLE plans for Cinderella's Chateau would make a pretty good basis for a resort
Amused to Death
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The balloons were flying again today in the Venetian Resort area.
Mike730
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This is an awesome idea, but theres a fine line between a badass fantasyland-esque hotel and a princess playground that alienates all but little girls.
And thanks for the update Amused To Death
Tom
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Excellent. I wish board members were ever in a position to snap photos of them, but I know it's hard to always be ready for something like that.
WDW1974
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So, there were balloons over the Vegas Strip today? Or the Cotai Strip? Either way ... WOO HOO!!!
Tom
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Vegas, obviously.
RSoxNo1
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I thought the main reason they never built on the Venetian site (regardless of any soil problems) was simply because there was more need to build hotels around the other parks. If they do build on that site it'd be a pretty sure bet that it'll include a DVC, people went crazy for Bay Lake Tower simply because it was on the monorail loop, that's why they fast tracked the one at GF.
And a Germanic/Fantasyland theme sounds like a great idea, especially since they don't have any kind of European themed hotels, and with all the excitement over the fairy tale rooms at Port Orleans, a Fantasyland theme would be a definite hit.
Actually the scrapped FLE plans for Cinderella's Chateau would make a pretty good basis for a resort
Do you have the original high resolution image of the entire Fantasyland Expansion?
When I think of the basic DL "lands" interpreted in a tasteful and understated way, I think of the various themed dining rooms in Walt's restaurant in DLP.
If they could build a fantasy-themed resort that's well executed without looking like a garish knock-off of the Excalibur in Las Vegas, I'd be all for it.
Any possibility these balloons could be used for monorail line of site testing. I do recall they cleared out a lot of brush and trees between the TTC and the CR a while ago for just that purpose.
Amused to Death
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I thought about grabbing a photo with my iPhone, but the balloons were really too far away from where I was located.
No clue. The balloons were quite high up. Not as high as the Contemporary, but considerably higher than the Poly and
Tom
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Not based on their height. Besides, the monorails already exist - so there's no reason to test hypothetical sight lines.
They will have to add blocks to the monorail loops if they add the new resort, which will actually eliminate the need for those sight lines created by cutting down the trees. There would be hold points added before the new platform.
Sent you an email with link to Highest resolution I have of both versions of the original arwork
RSoxNo1
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Via Google+? If so, thank you. I was having computer issues last night and for some reason couldn't post comments to thank you.