WDI wouldn’t build that design again.
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HKDL gets new castle, frozen land and marvel land.
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no.swatz
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I really doubt they are doing a standard droptower ride tho (like DCA) since we already have parachutes themed to Toy Story... It has to be different.
The DCA tower isn’t just a drop tower either. Paris has parachutes and the cheaper design ToT. Hopefully it is indeed something new (if they really have to go with a tower attraction)
I think it should be something new and innovative. It’s about time HKDL gets a proper E-ticket, or an even better F-ticket attraction similar to the impact of Rise, SHDL Pirates, Beauty and the Beast, Frozen Journey.
I think Mystic qualified for that when it opened. But yes, another one would be nice !
Supersnow84
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I feel like mystic is an F ticket for the hyper parks fans but you aren’t selling a casual Disney fan on hk just with mystic
From the current portfolio of attractions, Mystic is one of the most creative and amusing attractions to come out of modern imagineering. The first use of a trackless system outside of Japan (Pooh and Aquatopia).
The bar has been raised so much higher since Mystic opened though. Casuals also expect to IP.
no.swatz
Active Member
Yes! But again couldn't really expect anything from WDI. I mean... we're supposed to receive the quinjet attraction with a brand-new ride system but clearly that didn't work out. I guess it's kind of a good thing that we're not getting the same thing DCA is getting? But I would really love to see something more than just a droptower attraction since we already have something nearby...
Absolutely. I’d take a DCA clone any day over a tall tower. More so if it’s taller than the castle or obtrusive. If the towers structure is a clone it will be higher than the castle.
Supersnow84
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WDI also made frozen journey, knowing they just made that I’m not particularly worried
Sir_Cliff
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I'm glad I'm not the only one who finds the idea of a tower higher (and certainly bulkier) than the castle a really bad design choice after spending so much time and money trying to build up the castle as the park's focal point. Perhaps they can minimise its visual impact from having it located way over to one side of the park, but those towers tend to loom over large sections of the parks they're in.
You’re certainly not. Sightlines could be a real Issue especially walking out of Adventureland or in the back half of Fantasyland. The castle and the mountains are the tallest things around as they should be.
Sir_Cliff
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Oh yes, I didn't even think about how it would potentially diminish the scale of the mountains as a backdrop.
Also, now that I think about it, HKDL's Space Mountain will look positively tiny with ToT looming behind it!
If you can see both at once it could also ruin Space Mountains forced perspective (like happened in Orlando)
There is an article that appeared on Japanese financial newspaper, Nikkei, that suggests HKDL is going to restart talks with the government to purchase phase 2 land.
This article is under a paywall and is in Japanese so be mindful that this is what I interpreted from the google translated opening paragraph.
This article is under a paywall and is in Japanese so be mindful that this is what I interpreted from the google translated opening paragraph.
Stevie Amsterdam
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I'd love a second park and it would probably justify another 11+ hour flight for me to visit again. But to say the resort needs a new park is a bit much. There are several unique rides, almost everything is in pristine condition and wait times are incredibly low, compared to all the other Disney parks around the world.
Take Tokyo, for example. Based on the visitor numbers alone that one needs a third park.
Thus far they obviously don’t think a shopping district would offer a ROI.
Not even a cafe and Disney store on the esplanade.
cjkeating
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HKDL seem to have snuck in a last minute refurbishment for Mystic Manor which is bang in the middle of my upcoming trip. I know it is what it is but having Mystic Manor closed is really annoying. I'm not sure when it was posted but it was not showing when they had other attractions posted as closed on their calendar.
Due to operational adjustments, Mystic Manor will be temporarily suspended from May 6 to May 19, 2025.
Due to operational adjustments, Mystic Manor will be temporarily suspended from May 6 to May 19, 2025.