I was told, by a very good source, that they will be expanding MK. They plan on adding 1 new land with a E ticket attraction. If you have heard about this let me know!
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MK expansion
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FanofDinsey1981
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I have heard this too, they want to expand behind the old 20000000000000000 leagues ride. but I am not sure about what it is supposed to be themed as.....
I dont know the theme either, it will be interesting to see what goes on with this new project
The state of play is still pretty much along the following....
From http://www.wdwmagic.com/magic2.htm
28 December 2000: Magic Kingdom Expansion
The past 2 years or so, has seen many rumors about expansion to the Magic Kingdom, and in particular the addition of a major Eride - Fire Mountain, Bald Mountain etc...
While we still have no official comment on the existence of these projects, I do have some further clarification on the current state of play.
REMEMBER - this is not official, and may or may not happen. However, the information comes from a highly reliable source within WDI.
The following describes a long term plan for the purposes of dedicating land. It fits with the original property plan, and the 25 year plan (completion would also mean finalisation of the 25 year plan)
MK is to be expanded 85 acres west, 44 acres north and 18 acres east
Addition of Bald Mountain (in whatever form it may take)
Addition of Mysterious Island (Journey to the Centre of the Earth)
A new transportation hub
Access to the WDW Airport
A new small Village area
3 new resorts
Additional backstage shops - including a pyro area
Additional cast housing
Although these items above are in the plan, and land has been designated, the order, and timing of construction are yet to be decided.
REMEMBER, the following descriptions are rumors, not fact.
Bald Mountain is the project based around the Disney villains concept. The new expansion of land across 20k and into Fantasy Land will house this new attraction, and the brand new land to which it belongs. The new MK land, based around the villains is most likely where the whole Shadowlands rumors stem from. The Bald Mountain project is another water based/hybrid coaster attraction, making some use of the existing 20k lagoon and the new area built behind Fantasy Land.
Mysterious Island would make use of a huge area of expansion, behind Big Thunder Mountain. Based on the attraction currently under construction in Japan.
The following description of the Tokyo attraction from http://www.tokyodisneysea.co.jp/english/index.html
"Mysterious Island brings to life the writings of Jules Verne, the father of modern science fiction. Guests can visit Captain Nemo's secret base where he will invite them to become members of his crew for two thrilling adventures. On one, they will plunge to the bottom of the sea and encounter shipwrecks and mysterious creatures. On the other, they will journey to the depths the earth where the only escape route lies through an active volcano."
"Journey to the Center of the Earth" is located within the volcano itself. Riders will travel downward through the volcano in "Enhanced Motion Vehicles" and encounter a large Animatronic creature.
From http://www.wdwmagic.com/magic2.htm
28 December 2000: Magic Kingdom Expansion
The past 2 years or so, has seen many rumors about expansion to the Magic Kingdom, and in particular the addition of a major Eride - Fire Mountain, Bald Mountain etc...
While we still have no official comment on the existence of these projects, I do have some further clarification on the current state of play.
REMEMBER - this is not official, and may or may not happen. However, the information comes from a highly reliable source within WDI.
The following describes a long term plan for the purposes of dedicating land. It fits with the original property plan, and the 25 year plan (completion would also mean finalisation of the 25 year plan)
MK is to be expanded 85 acres west, 44 acres north and 18 acres east
Addition of Bald Mountain (in whatever form it may take)
Addition of Mysterious Island (Journey to the Centre of the Earth)
A new transportation hub
Access to the WDW Airport
A new small Village area
3 new resorts
Additional backstage shops - including a pyro area
Additional cast housing
Although these items above are in the plan, and land has been designated, the order, and timing of construction are yet to be decided.
REMEMBER, the following descriptions are rumors, not fact.
Bald Mountain is the project based around the Disney villains concept. The new expansion of land across 20k and into Fantasy Land will house this new attraction, and the brand new land to which it belongs. The new MK land, based around the villains is most likely where the whole Shadowlands rumors stem from. The Bald Mountain project is another water based/hybrid coaster attraction, making some use of the existing 20k lagoon and the new area built behind Fantasy Land.
Mysterious Island would make use of a huge area of expansion, behind Big Thunder Mountain. Based on the attraction currently under construction in Japan.
The following description of the Tokyo attraction from http://www.tokyodisneysea.co.jp/english/index.html
"Mysterious Island brings to life the writings of Jules Verne, the father of modern science fiction. Guests can visit Captain Nemo's secret base where he will invite them to become members of his crew for two thrilling adventures. On one, they will plunge to the bottom of the sea and encounter shipwrecks and mysterious creatures. On the other, they will journey to the depths the earth where the only escape route lies through an active volcano."
"Journey to the Center of the Earth" is located within the volcano itself. Riders will travel downward through the volcano in "Enhanced Motion Vehicles" and encounter a large Animatronic creature.
I have this really good source who is never wrong and I think he has been working at Disney World for a long time. He has one of those pins on his nametag and he gets all of his inside info from the guest relations people, who are also never wrong. He says that Mickey really isn't a mouse but a .....:lookaroun :lookaroun a rat
besides even if they are wrong, these are rumors, just because you have a good source doesnt mean what was said will be come reality, right away!:wave:
tigger1968
Well-Known Member
I've come to the realization that a good rumor is just like a good conspiracy theory...a good one is good because it can't be proven or disproven...:lookaroun :lookaroun :lookaroun
I dont know about you guys, but I find a lot of rumors on Disney become reality quite often. The first place I always got my info on upcoming Disney World additions waas at disneydreams.com. (untill they stopped updating their rumors page). Most of the rumors that came out of there seem to come true. of course, this mostly happens with smaller additions, mabey even new lands, and usually not the big E ticket attractions.
Rockn Roller Coaster, the new Tower of Terror drops, the new Figment, addition of Asia to AK, these are just some of the rumors that became reality. I think you just have to be patient!
Rockn Roller Coaster, the new Tower of Terror drops, the new Figment, addition of Asia to AK, these are just some of the rumors that became reality. I think you just have to be patient!
Sketch105
Well-Known Member
Good rumours are just really great entertainment. The 20,000 Leagues lagoon can't sit there unused FOREVER..(or can it?)
Bring back 20k!!!
and its just wonderful to think what could have been...
Right now, theres a little Mcdonald's Animal Kingom toy sitting on my desk.....
Its a Dragon.
Bring back 20k!!!
and its just wonderful to think what could have been...
Right now, theres a little Mcdonald's Animal Kingom toy sitting on my desk.....
Its a Dragon.
Invero
Well-Known Member
Re: Re: MK expansion
OMG! Today, I heard from this guy who heard from his brother who heard from his neighbor who heard from her mother who heard from her grand-daughter who heard from her best friends's fiance who has a long lost cousin (twice removed) who used to work for Disney, that if you say the magic word, they'll let you into the parks for free! It's true! My source is so good. :hammer:
OMG! Today, I heard from this guy who heard from his brother who heard from his neighbor who heard from her mother who heard from her grand-daughter who heard from her best friends's fiance who has a long lost cousin (twice removed) who used to work for Disney, that if you say the magic word, they'll let you into the parks for free! It's true! My source is so good. :hammer:
I think something big is going to be coming out of animal kingdom soon. Why do I say this. There just seems like there is too much buzz around it. Kinda of like when space, dinoland, or aladdin was anounced. Too many sites and sources are all all saying dragon coaster in one form or another. Even the E channel announced a brand new coaster from disney related to reign of fire. Screamscape.com has a good point this could be old news, but E is owned by disney and why would they let complete bogus info come out. I'm not saying I'm 100% sold on this. I just have a hunch that we can expect a major announcement from disney before winter and know I didn't here this from my reliable source. this just happens to be where all practicle sence is pointing to right now.