News Paradise Pier Becoming Pixar Pier

[mickEblu]

I'm thoroughly into the constant tinkering that's happening at Parks & Resorts right now. Its a great time to be a Disney Parks fan, and I'm loving it. My only disappointment with yesterday's news dump is that a top-to-bottom Tomorrowland revitalization remains a low priority for Disney.

It does give us some entertainment and things to talk about but I'm definitely not a fan of the overall direction of DCA, soon to be DAP. I think the writing is on the wall now that "California" will be removed from the park name, even though technically it doesn't have to be with the "this is about adventures at our Disney park located in California" non sense excuse. Also what is this nostalgia killing going to do to their bottom line in the long run? Pretty soon, the only thing a kid will have to get nostalgic about at DCA is Grizzly River Run. I think a little of this is still fall out from DCA 1.0 but the majority of it is about showcasing all of their expensive acquisitions. I'm guessing after about 2022, DCA will go through a long period of no big changes.

Yeah, when are they going to give TL some love? I'll take Tron and that outer space restaurant from EPCOT please.

 

[Phroobar]

... it looks like we won't be getting any oversized Woody heads.

What's wrong with having a giant Woody?

 

[mickEblu]

I like Zephyr, but... Yes, exactly. Announcing s couple of actual new rides would have taken all the "Wha...?" out of the reaction. A new dark ride would have made this a celebration.

But what do you wanna bet we get the cruddy Slinky Dog Himalaya where Triton's carousel is. I wouldn't mind if Goofy's Wild Mouse was replaced by RC Racer, though.

i would of preferred they removed GSS / maliboomer pad and just added a new dark ride based on (insert Pixar IP). Heck, they could even knock themselves out and theme all the flats and facades to Pixar. No need to give it the horrendous name of Pixar Pier. And no need to IPify Screamin or the retheme the Fun Wheel again.

 

[mickEblu]

What's wrong with having a giant Woody?

Lol. Nothing, but if it lasts more than 4 hours you should probably see a doctor.

 

[Curious Constance]

I'm going to be upset if we lose the Screamin soundtrack.

And I can theoretically guarantee that YOU WILL NOT LIKE ME WHEN I'M UPSET!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[The_Mesh_Hatter]

John Lasseter said, "Maybe some new rides too?" And bald Bob said, "I think we can do that."

These days, crap like Mission Break Out qualify as "new rides." I'm guessing "new rides" when used here is a phrase that means re-theming Screamin', the carousel, and Mickey's fun wheel to Pixar IP's"

 

[mickEblu]

These days, crap like Mission Break Out qualify as "new rides." I'm guessing "new rides" when used here is a phrase that means re-theming Screamin', the carousel, and Mickey's fun wheel to Pixar IP's"

I like how Chapek said that MB has higher approval ratings than any other attraction at the park right now. Ummm ya dude it just opened 2 months ago.

 

[SteveAZee]

What's wrong with having a giant Woody?

Splinters in bad places?

 

[BasiltheBatLord]

I am so sorry for you Disneyland fans. Cheer up though as you'll get Star Wars a few months before we do. That makes it all better, right?

It's going into the wrong park, so no it doesn't.

 

[djlaosc]

Questions that need answering...

• How are they going to do this? (Take all of Paradise Pier down at once, or one attraction/building at a time)
• How much of Paradise Pier are they going to overlay? Just the Boardwalk, or the entire land?
• When are they going to do this?
• Will The Little Mermaid - Ariel's Undersea Adventure move to Pacific Wharf?
• How easy is it going to be to move Francis' Ladybug Boogie, Flik's Flyers, Tuck and Roll's Drive 'Em Buggies, Princess Dot Puddle Park and Heimlich's Chew Chew Train to Pixar Pier?
• How easy would it be to re-theme the aforementioned attractions?
• Will King Triton's Carousel be re-themed to Finding Nemo or Finding Dory?
• How will they re-theme the other attractions? (California Screamin' to The Incredibles, Mickey's Fun Wheel to Luxo Jr.? Silly Symphony Swings or Goofy's Sky School to WALL-E? Jumpin' Jellyfish to Up? Golden Zephyr to Buzz Lightyear Rockets (no possessive necessary?)
• Who will now conduct Instant Concert... Just Add Water?
• What character meal will Ariel's Grotto be replaced with?
• When is Paradise Pier Hotel next due for a refurbishment?

 

[Rich T]

So....just making sure I got this straight: WDW's getting Tron, Ratatouille, a new indoor coaster, a new skyway and a MICKEY MOUSE DARK RIDE.
And DLR is getting...signage.

 

[mickEblu]

So....just making sure I got this straight: WDW's getting Tron, Ratatouille, a new indoor coaster, a new skyway and a MICKEY MOUSE DARK RIDE.
And DLR is getting...signage.

LOL. Hey that's not fair. I think it's pretty safe to assume Jumpin Jellyfish will be rethemed to the green army men parachutes.

 

[wdrive]

I feel that someone in TDA or WDI really wanted to finish the Paradise Pier job off that got started but never really finished. When trying to convince the higher ups I feel that an IP tie in was the only way to get it approved.

 

[Deleted member 107043]

It does give us some entertainment and things to talk about but I'm definitely not a fan of the overall direction of DCA, soon to be DAP.

I understand this, but Pixar lands are clearly a mandate at all Disney resorts, therefore it was inevitable that one would eventually end up at DLR. Considering all this I think a reworking of Paradise Pier around Pixar is a much better solution than devoting acres of land in Anaheim for another Pixar Playland. This is one of those instances where not having endless acres for expansion works out to DL's benefit.

 

[mickEblu]

I feel that someone in TDA or WDI really wanted to finish the Paradise Pier job off that got started but never really finished. When trying to convince the higher ups I feel that an IP tie in was the only way to get it approved.

Good on them. Hopefully they can just finish the job and overlay GRR into Grizzly River Run: Humphrey the Bear's Brave Journey/ adventure:;(River Raft Ride)

 

[Deleted member 107043]

I don't know why they have to keep so many dang secrets. Just tell us already!

I'm betting it's legal reasons. Maybe there could be some Wall Street or some other corporate financial risk if Disney announces details on plans aren't fully baked yet.

 

[MisterPenguin]

I like how Chapek said that MB has higher approval ratings than any other attraction at the park right now. Ummm ya dude it just opened 2 months ago.

So then you're admitting that GotGMB counts as a brand new ride?

 

[The_Mesh_Hatter]

LOL. Hey that's not fair. I think it's pretty safe to assume Jumpin Jellyfish will be rethemed to the green army men parachutes.

Remember it's a very short project. I don't think they're touching the entire land, just the pier section around Midway Mania. A lot of money was put into the Paradise Park area. There's no reason to touch Silly Symphony Swings or the massive Paradise Grill. Those could be woven into "Paradise Park," or whatever they call that area that is home to the Little Mermaid and World of Color. Maybe in the future that no-man's-area will get a classic Disney animation theme and we'll see Goofy's Sky School (or even better, the awkward Little Mermaid ride) replaced with Mickey and the Runaway Rail Road.

My prediction:

Screamin', Fun Wheel, and Carousel get rethemed. If we're lucky, we'll get a new flat ride replacing the old Maliboomer plot as well.

I'm not sure if they'll touch the Cove Bar but if they do there should be no functional changes as it's already hugely popular. I'd love for them to get rid of the textures in that structure that don't jive with the victorian details (awnings, teal, metallic accents) but it would be at the expense of a thematic downgrade.

 

[Deleted member 107043]

I'll take Tron and that outer space restaurant from EPCOT please.

Me if they ever made such an announcement for DL's Tomorrowland:

 

[Californian Elitist]

So....just making sure I got this straight: WDW's getting Tron, Ratatouille, a new indoor coaster, a new skyway and a MICKEY MOUSE DARK RIDE.
And DLR is getting...signage.

Not one of the new offerings coming to WDW interests me/makes me jealous. Also, their 50th is coming up, so it makes sense the resort is getting some new additions.

I don't understand why fans care so much about what one resort is getting and what the other isn't.