Hello all,
I had an idea for a possible addition to Disney Springs. Basically, once the new garage is built adjacent to the Lime Parking Garage, work could begin on expanding the area's offerings near the West Side. In preparation for the expansion, a new 4,000 space parking garage could be built west of the Orange Parking Garage. That would then free up the parking area north of the West Side to be converted into additional attractions for Disney Springs. I was thinking that Disney could call this new district Recreation Point, since some of the attractions will be along the waterfront.
Among the various attractions could be a full size reproduction of the Casino (theater and ballroom) in Avalon on Catalina Island. The bottom floor could contain a theater, but instead of one showing movies, the front could be converted into a stage so a Broadway Show could be performed there on a permanent basis. I'm thinking Frozen, but it could be the Lion King. Above the theater could be instead of one Ballroom, there could be five floors each containing a club with a different style of music. One could be jazz, another swing for instance. The remaining three floors could have contemporary musical styles. Some of the floors would be adults only (21 years and up) and would serve alcoholic beverages, while at least one to two floors, clubs, could be for those under 21. There might possibly be an upscale restaurant on the Promenade (top level) of the Casino.
Next to the reproduction of the Casino could be a short pier similar to the Santa Monica Pier, with a modest sized Ferris Wheel on it and shops. Next to the pier could be a small wooden roller coaster, maybe similar to the one at Disney's California Adventure. There could also be a two story merry go round (carousel) like at California's Great America. The pier would not extend very far into the lake since it shouldn't impede the boat traffic from the resorts.
For additional entertainment purposes, there could be a Dave & Buster's for adults, as well as, a Pool Room/Lounge called "The Eight Ball" with at least 20 pool tables. Perhaps half of the "The Eight Ball" (10 tables) could be for the under 21 crowd, while the other half (the other 10 tables) could be for adults and have adult beverages for sale.
One of the last two major anchors of Recreation Point would be an indoor ice skating arena, where people of all ages could spend an hour or two ice skating. This would be a multi-use facility in that a professional ice hockey team could do their practices there when the ice skating rink is closed to the public (perhaps in the early mornings). This ice skating rink, which I am calling "The Disney Arena" (or possibly "The Disney on Ice Arena") could at the end of the day close for a show updating the old "Disney on Ice" show. There would therefore need to be arena style seating around the ice skating rink. Perhaps no more than 4,000 to 6,000 seats, unless the demand for the attraction called for a larger venue. I was thinking along the lines of something similar to the Expo Square Pavilion in Tulsa, Oklahoma since it has an art deco design and is just about the right size for "The Disney Arena."
(I could see sculptures of Disney characters on top of each protruding exterior column (or whatever it is called) on the Pavilion.)
The other major anchor would be a roller skating rink, which I will call "The Disney Derby," where roller skating and rollerblading can be done. At the end of the evening when the roller skating rink closes for the general public's use, two roller derby teams (perhaps teams representing Disney in some manner) could play each other in the venue. Like the ice skating rink, there would be seating for the people visiting Disney Springs, but because of the smaller expected crowds, the seating might be around 2,000 for the arena that surrounds the roller skating rink. "The Disney Derby" would also look like the Expo Square Pavilion in Tulsa, Oklahoma since it has an art deco design.
Well, these are some of my ideas for Recreation Point. With these additions, it would naturally complement the 24 screen movie theater and bowling alley in Disney Spring's West Side, and help bring more individuals to Disney Springs than simply shoppers or those going to see a movie. Well, let me know what you think. I think the various buildings could all have an art deco feel to tie in with the rest of Disney Springs. Furthermore, building an ice skating arena and roller skating arena would not be beyond the ability of Disney Imagineers, since they are so commonplace in other parts of the United States.
~Corey
I had an idea for a possible addition to Disney Springs. Basically, once the new garage is built adjacent to the Lime Parking Garage, work could begin on expanding the area's offerings near the West Side. In preparation for the expansion, a new 4,000 space parking garage could be built west of the Orange Parking Garage. That would then free up the parking area north of the West Side to be converted into additional attractions for Disney Springs. I was thinking that Disney could call this new district Recreation Point, since some of the attractions will be along the waterfront.
Among the various attractions could be a full size reproduction of the Casino (theater and ballroom) in Avalon on Catalina Island. The bottom floor could contain a theater, but instead of one showing movies, the front could be converted into a stage so a Broadway Show could be performed there on a permanent basis. I'm thinking Frozen, but it could be the Lion King. Above the theater could be instead of one Ballroom, there could be five floors each containing a club with a different style of music. One could be jazz, another swing for instance. The remaining three floors could have contemporary musical styles. Some of the floors would be adults only (21 years and up) and would serve alcoholic beverages, while at least one to two floors, clubs, could be for those under 21. There might possibly be an upscale restaurant on the Promenade (top level) of the Casino.
Next to the reproduction of the Casino could be a short pier similar to the Santa Monica Pier, with a modest sized Ferris Wheel on it and shops. Next to the pier could be a small wooden roller coaster, maybe similar to the one at Disney's California Adventure. There could also be a two story merry go round (carousel) like at California's Great America. The pier would not extend very far into the lake since it shouldn't impede the boat traffic from the resorts.
For additional entertainment purposes, there could be a Dave & Buster's for adults, as well as, a Pool Room/Lounge called "The Eight Ball" with at least 20 pool tables. Perhaps half of the "The Eight Ball" (10 tables) could be for the under 21 crowd, while the other half (the other 10 tables) could be for adults and have adult beverages for sale.
One of the last two major anchors of Recreation Point would be an indoor ice skating arena, where people of all ages could spend an hour or two ice skating. This would be a multi-use facility in that a professional ice hockey team could do their practices there when the ice skating rink is closed to the public (perhaps in the early mornings). This ice skating rink, which I am calling "The Disney Arena" (or possibly "The Disney on Ice Arena") could at the end of the day close for a show updating the old "Disney on Ice" show. There would therefore need to be arena style seating around the ice skating rink. Perhaps no more than 4,000 to 6,000 seats, unless the demand for the attraction called for a larger venue. I was thinking along the lines of something similar to the Expo Square Pavilion in Tulsa, Oklahoma since it has an art deco design and is just about the right size for "The Disney Arena."
(I could see sculptures of Disney characters on top of each protruding exterior column (or whatever it is called) on the Pavilion.)
The other major anchor would be a roller skating rink, which I will call "The Disney Derby," where roller skating and rollerblading can be done. At the end of the evening when the roller skating rink closes for the general public's use, two roller derby teams (perhaps teams representing Disney in some manner) could play each other in the venue. Like the ice skating rink, there would be seating for the people visiting Disney Springs, but because of the smaller expected crowds, the seating might be around 2,000 for the arena that surrounds the roller skating rink. "The Disney Derby" would also look like the Expo Square Pavilion in Tulsa, Oklahoma since it has an art deco design.
Well, these are some of my ideas for Recreation Point. With these additions, it would naturally complement the 24 screen movie theater and bowling alley in Disney Spring's West Side, and help bring more individuals to Disney Springs than simply shoppers or those going to see a movie. Well, let me know what you think. I think the various buildings could all have an art deco feel to tie in with the rest of Disney Springs. Furthermore, building an ice skating arena and roller skating arena would not be beyond the ability of Disney Imagineers, since they are so commonplace in other parts of the United States.
~Corey
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