So we're exactly 3 years away from WDW's 40th. When do they start prepping?

SirGoofy

SirGoofy

Member
TheTruth said:
I just wanted to chime in here with something about this. I just got back from the parks last week (unfortunately) and I happened on a cast member that actually knows what he was talking about. Probably a forum member lol. He was working Imagination while I was in Epcot and was making mention of the 40th Celebration. He did say these things for what it's worth:

-Imagination will be closed soon. Maybe at the end of this year he said. To be rebuilt with the original ride more in mind.
-Each of the parks will be getting one big new ride or attraction. He said that he thought that maybe the refurb on Imagination was the only thing that Epcot was getting. HE wasn't sure.
-He was very down on the Fastpass system. He said they didn't have it at Disneyland so he thought they would get rid of it in Orlando. I wanted to argue with him that DL gets nowhere near the numbers WDW gets and no Fastpass in DL keeps people in the parks longer but I wanted to keep pumping him for info.

That was about it. I wished I could have gotten more info out of him but that was all. Now take what he said as it is. I'm not putting any major thought into it. But I do agree that it's 3 years out so at least a soft mention of new events and rides is not too far fetched. They want that hype to grow. Especially coming off "The Year of a Million Dreams" that was so successful for them.

But just throwing this out there. On Jim Hill Media they made mention of a Ratatouille restaurant in DHS. Plus there is the Cars ride that may go in there as well for more punch to the Pixar Place. That's all I've seen to be added. Plus mentions of the Monsters Inc coaster. Which would have to see how it works out cause The Laugh Floor? Not so much. I also saw something on a Pirates ride like Indiana in DL. Something based on Pirates 4 with the Fountain of Youth being the basis? Anyone heard more on that? I'm sure the timing was all wrong with it making mention on another Pirates film right after the 3rd but I liked the idea. But I heard that was going to take the place of Swiss Family Treehouse which is getting the refurb now (which btw a cast member said it was getting the Tarzan theme as well...any word on that?) But we saw Everest come out after the Reign of Fire coaster didn't pan out too so...maybe something will happen with that.

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So there. Just wanted to post some news I heard. Don't bet the farm on it. Especially in this economy.
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1)Disneyland has Fastpass
2)The Monster's INC coaster is pretty much a done deal from what we've heard.
3)Never even heard of your Pirates ride rumor, so I'm going to say no.
4)There is not nearly enough room on the Tree House footprint for an E-ticket attraction.
5)Swiss Family Tree House is not getting the Tarzan treatment.
 
olmec26

olmec26

New Member
SirGoofy said:
HOOOPLA!!!!!

I had to do it. And according to our insiders, there will be a bit of additions for the 40th.
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Dang, you beat me to it...HOOPLA!


And I really hope they take their time and do the JII refurb correctly...3rd refurb is the charm, right?
 
Lee

Lee

Adventurer
SirGoofy said:
4)There is not nearly enough room on the Tree House footprint for an E-ticket attraction.
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Yeah, actually there is enough room there. Not for a HUGE ride, but enough for a smaller E/D ticket.
Infact, there is an expansion pad in that area that doesn't include the Treehouse.:D
 
SirGoofy

SirGoofy

Member
Lee said:
Yeah, actually there is enough room there. Not for a HUGE ride, but enough for a smaller E/D ticket.
Infact, there is an expansion pad in that area that doesn't include the Treehouse.:D
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Wow really? Thanks for the correction. Just curious where's the other pad?
 
unkadug

unkadug

Follower of "Saget"The Cult
Not that I'm advocating removing Swiss Family Treehouse, but there is more room there than you would think. Especially considered unused space and wasted space (canal). I superimposed the Haunted Mansion show building over this area to give you an idea of the size.

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krankenstein

krankenstein

Well-Known Member
unkadug said:
Not that I'm advocating removing Swiss Family Treehouse, but there is more room there than you would think.
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I will! Mr. Iger, tear your glorified stairmaster down!!

Seriously though, I did not realize how much space was available in that area. Thanks for posting that image.
 
marni1971

marni1971

Park History nut
Premium Member
unkadug said:
Not that I'm advocating removing Swiss Family Treehouse, but there is more room there than you would think. Especially considered unused space and wasted space (canal). I superimposed the Haunted Mansion show building over this area to give you an idea of the size.
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But if they do that the Swan Boats can`t return as the centerpiece for the 40th...

Ooops. I spoilt the surprise.
 
marni1971

marni1971

Park History nut
Premium Member
Welcome back! It ain`t 2050 yet, let alone 2011, but your absence has been noticed. I guess you were kind of busy...
 

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