Magic Kingdom TV Universe in Development at Disney+

[CaptainAmerica]

A movie-universe based on S.E.A. and Disney parks attractions:

Society of Explorers and Adventurers

The Society of Explorers and Adventurers also known as S.E.A. is a fictional organization in various attractions at the Disney theme parks. The society originates in Tokyo DisneySea with the attraction Fortress Explorations though its most popular characterization originates from the Hong Kong...

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The story behind S.E.A. Disney's Society of Explorers and Adventurers

If you aren't already familiar with how the fictional S.E.A. ties together Disney attractions from around the world, here is an introduction to the story behind Disney's Society of Explorers and Adventurers.

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I didn't know any of this. This owns so hard.

 

[EPCOT-O.G.]

I just read this nifty primer on SEA at Attractions Magazine. https://attractionsmagazine.com/story-behind-sea-disneys-society-of-explorers-and-adventurers/

...which got me to thinking: given the spirit of adventure coursing through all things Disney, real and fantastic...does this mean Uncle Scrooge and Carl from Up are likewise members of SEA?

 

[Jedijax719]

So is this just going to be movies on D+ based on rides? Like POTC and the upcoming Jungle Cruise? Or is it going to be more like Night at the Museum where the rides THEMSELVES come to life?

And are these going to be full length films or is it going to be a mini-series with 30-40 minute episodes?

 

[LittleMerman]

So excited for this! I wonder if this will be in place of the rumored Magic Kingdom movie.

 

[MisterPenguin]

So excited for this! I wonder if this will be in place of the rumored Magic Kingdom movie.

It seems likely that this is the final form of the MK Movie.

 

[Goofy213]

They still could do a Kingdom Keepers series as it is in a different timeline then S.E.A. is. S.E.A. is the background stories behind the attractions, where K.K. is a story set on and around the attractions themselves. Two totally separate stories. S.E.A. is already a Disney property, where K.K. is a creation of Ridley Pearson. So, I'm assuming there would be some licensing agreements that would have to be ironed out before K.K. comes to fruition?

Furthermore, I know that the AC, BTM, JC and HM are all apart of the Society. Also I know it has been mentioned that Figment and Dreamfinder could be connected. But what about the Timekeeper, Expedition Everest, the Tiki Room and maybe even Dinosaur? I would love to see them all connected.

 

[Jedijax719]

Correct me if I am wrong, but this sounds like it is a cross between Sliders meets Disney and Night at the Museum meets Disney.

Am I correct? That sounds fun and could be cool if it actually gets off the ground.

Or is it something completely different than that?

 

[Robbiem]

Its a shame pleasure island is no more. Its backstory would have made a fun series about the adventures of adam meriweather pleasure

 

[Disstevefan1]

Not sure if this is better suited for the TV / Disney+ forum or this forum, but the first project is a show about the Society of Explorers and Adventurers.

Magic Kingdom TV Universe in the Works at Disney+ (Exclusive)

'For All Mankind' creator Ron Moore is readying the first of a potential franchise of projects that will explore characters from Disney parks and classic films.

www.hollywoodreporter.com

This is a great idea. It’s keeps with TWDC’s greater focus on streaming, at the same time benefiting the theme parks at no cost to the theme parks.

 

[Quinnmac000]

Just because the project is being developed doesn't mean it will Greenlight....Just like the Villains show that got canned and Del Toro's Haunted Mansion film.

Sometimes studios entertain these ideas to keep creatives in the hands by saying oh sure go ahead and then pulling it from them later.

 

[brb1006]

A movie-universe based on S.E.A. and Disney parks attractions:

Society of Explorers and Adventurers

The Society of Explorers and Adventurers also known as S.E.A. is a fictional organization in various attractions at the Disney theme parks. The society originates in Tokyo DisneySea with the attraction Fortress Explorations though its most popular characterization originates from the Hong Kong...

disney.fandom.com

The story behind S.E.A. Disney's Society of Explorers and Adventurers

If you aren't already familiar with how the fictional S.E.A. ties together Disney attractions from around the world, here is an introduction to the story behind Disney's Society of Explorers and Adventurers.

attractionsmagazine.com

Alright, now I'm really excited about the series!

 

["El Gran Magnifico"]

Has "The Rock" been cast yet? Or are we still waiting on an "official" announcement?

 

[brb1006]

Alright guys, which actor would be perfect as live-action Lord Henry Mystic for the series? We all know Frank Welker will return as Albert the Monkey.

 

[Brer Panther]

I was about to say "just get Stephen Stanton to voice him again", but then I recalled that this is going to be live action.

 

[FigmentFan82]

In Kevin Smith's latest Fatman Beyond podcast he goes into a little bit of detail about what his version of the Magic Kingdom show was going to be before it fell thru. Some highlights...
-Was going to be called "Kingdom Keepers" which I guess is based on a series of books?
-Captain Hook was the main villain and his main henchmen were the Matterhorn Yeti and one of the Space Mountain Astronauts
-It fell apart because of leadership change and the new person in charge didn't want "all this amazing IP locked into just one show"
-It seemed that it was more or less a continuation of the direction Jon Favreau was going in for his movie version, but Ron Moore's is something completely different
-Kevin Smith was walked thru every part of Disneyland after hours during early prep work for the show and even walked the full Space Mountain track with the lights on

Def a cool "almost was" scenario, though I am very stoked for the world of S.E.A. to come to life and think Ron Moore is a great choice to lead the charge

 

[FigmentFan82]

Just because the project is being developed doesn't mean it will Greenlight....Just like the Villains show that got canned and Del Toro's Haunted Mansion film.

Sometimes studios entertain these ideas to keep creatives in the hands by saying oh sure go ahead and then pulling it from them later.

Ron Moore just signed a big overalldeal with Disney (leaving money on the table from other offers specifically to work with Disney because he is a Disney nerd), and is involved in their Swiss Familly Robinson reboot film. This show is definitly moving forward

 

[Quinnmac000]

Ron Moore just signed a big overalldeal with Disney (leaving money on the table from other offers specifically to work with Disney because he is a Disney nerd), and is involved in their Swiss Familly Robinson reboot film. This show is definitly moving forward

Ron Moore just signed a big overalldeal with Disney (leaving money on the table from other offers specifically to work with Disney because he is a Disney nerd), and is involved in their Swiss Familly Robinson reboot film. This show is definitly moving forward

You know how many people have deals with Disney? A deal doesn’t mean your shoes get aired, it means you have a studio willing to pay for you to produce/develop shows for their pipeline.

Asked the ONce upon a time creators how many of their other projects got cancelled based on disney properties.

 

[FigmentFan82]

You know how many people have deals with Disney? A deal doesn’t mean your shoes get aired, it means you have a studio willing to pay for you to produce/develop shows for their pipeline.

Asked the ONce upon a time creators how many of their other projects got cancelled based on disney properties.

I mean, feel free to be skeptical, but my money says this goes forward. Disney is riding high off of their amazing D+ subscriber numbers which they openly said is 50% adults with no kids. a S.E.A. based live action show to me seems more in line with the Star Wars and Marvel offerings which would definitely appeal to that demographic (just my speculation). Ron Moore is a proven commodity and Disney wants to continue to offer high quality exclusive content to D+. The final fact is that Disney has been trying to get a project of this ilk off the ground for a very long time. I think they've finally found the road in with the help of Mr Moore.

 

[EPCOT-O.G.]

In Kevin Smith's latest Fatman Beyond podcast he goes into a little bit of detail about what his version of the Magic Kingdom show was going to be before it fell thru. Some highlights...
-Was going to be called "Kingdom Keepers" which I guess is based on a series of books?
-Captain Hook was the main villain and his main henchmen were the Matterhorn Yeti and one of the Space Mountain Astronauts
-It fell apart because of leadership change and the new person in charge didn't want "all this amazing IP locked into just one show"
-It seemed that it was more or less a continuation of the direction Jon Favreau was going in for his movie version, but Ron Moore's is something completely different
-Kevin Smith was walked thru every part of Disneyland after hours during early prep work for the show and even walked the full Space Mountain track with the lights on

Def a cool "almost was" scenario, though I am very stoked for the world of S.E.A. to come to life and think Ron Moore is a great choice to lead the charge

As someone whose watched the works of both of these creators, I’m much more excited that Moore (and not Smith) is taking the reins.

 

[MisterPenguin]

Coming to Disney+ on April 2...

The Island at the Top of the World - Wikipedia

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Which has a presence in DLP and whose captain is part of SEA.

Captain Brieux

Captain Brieux is a character in The Island at the Top of the World. He is an eccentric inventor and pilot of the Hyperion. Sir Anthony Ross bought the Hyperion and hired Brieux to fly it to find his son, Donald Ross. Captain Brieux is a French inventor, ship pilot, and explorer. He is brilliant...

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