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

[yankspy]

SOooooo...


Why are therr cranes in AK?:lookaroun

Steve said in another thread that they are for the Primevil Whirl refurb.

 

[EPCOT Explorer]

Steve said in another thread that they are for the Primevil Whirl refurb.

Darn.

 

[MetFan81]

Size and nature of the expansion will have to be discussed at a later date, when I have more detailed info.

Well this will make the loss of the Adventurers; Club easier for Joe Rhode to take!

I am figuring a BK that is different then the original but something that will make AK a true day long park!

 

[krankenstein]

Steve said in another thread that they are for the Primevil Whirl refurb.

You are correct. They are actually removing portions of the track during the rehab.

 

[PhilharMagician]

Wow, I cannot believe I missed this thread for 2 days!:hammer:

Lee, I am shocked. No riddles, no games! You came out and said it. I knew the therapy would help.:lookaroun:lol: Just Joking.

Cool news and thanks for sharing!

 

[trr1]

I tend to agree. I don't really view the 40th as a "big" anniversary :shrugthough of course I welcome the new attractions! :sohappy: )

When the 50th comes around, though, I hope they're planning massive stuff all over the resort.

hopfully a new park for the 50th :sohappy:

 

[SirGoofy]

hopfully a new park for the 50th :sohappy:

I sure hope not. There's so much that needs to be done in the other parks before they should even think of a new one.

 

[Pete C]

Thanks for the info Lee! Finally some fresh rumor-mill material to discuss!

I would just as soon hope they bulldoze all of Dinoland and just keep Dinosaur to make it part of Beastly Kingdom. Dinosaur could fit in with that theme.

If there is any hope that we could get Mysterious Island from DisneySea...well, that would really be something. However, considering none of the unique Tokyo-built rides have appeared at any other park so far I wonder if they have some sort of agreement that they won't be cloned. I would love to see 20,000 Leagues and Journey come over here. They are both great rides with insane theming. One thing about Journey though...AK already has 2 park icons in the tree and Everest. Could they possibly add another icon in a volcano?

A third possibility is the Australia theme that some people have mentioned. I think AK is in need of a boat-type ride. I would love to see a heavily themed hybrid water-coaster like Atlantis but just much better.

 

[Enigma]

Well this will make the loss of the Adventurers; Club easier for Joe Rhode to take!

I am figuring a BK that is different then the original but something that will make AK a true day long park!

As far as I know, Joe Rhode isn't involved with this AK project. Since the completion of everest he was working on a project for Epcot Center as well as being involved with the designs of a possible Shanghai Disneyland.

 

[yankspy]

Thanks for the info Lee! Finally some fresh rumor-mill material to discuss!

I would just as soon hope they bulldoze all of Dinoland and just keep Dinosaur to make it part of Beastly Kingdom. Dinosaur could fit in with that theme.

If there is any hope that we could get Mysterious Island from DisneySea...well, that would really be something. However, considering none of the unique Tokyo-built rides have appeared at any other park so far I wonder if they have some sort of agreement that they won't be cloned. I would love to see 20,000 Leagues and Journey come over here. They are both great rides with insane theming. One thing about Journey though...AK already has 2 park icons in the tree and Everest. Could they possibly add another icon in a volcano?

A third possibility is the Australia theme that some people have mentioned. I think AK is in need of a boat-type ride. I would love to see a heavily themed hybrid water-coaster like Atlantis but just much better.

How does Dinosaur fit with a land themed to mythical creatures?:shrug:

 

[marni1971]

If there is any hope that we could get Mysterious Island from DisneySea...well, that would really be something. However, considering none of the unique Tokyo-built rides have appeared at any other park so far I wonder if they have some sort of agreement that they won't be cloned..

There used to be an agreement. Nothing is ever non-negotiable.

 

[stitch2008]

Thanks for the info Lee! Finally some fresh rumor-mill material to discuss!

I would just as soon hope they bulldoze all of Dinoland and just keep Dinosaur to make it part of Beastly Kingdom. Dinosaur could fit in with that theme.

If there is any hope that we could get Mysterious Island from DisneySea...well, that would really be something. However, considering none of the unique Tokyo-built rides have appeared at any other park so far I wonder if they have some sort of agreement that they won't be cloned. I would love to see 20,000 Leagues and Journey come over here. They are both great rides with insane theming. One thing about Journey though...AK already has 2 park icons in the tree and Everest. Could they possibly add another icon in a volcano?

A third possibility is the Australia theme that some people have mentioned. I think AK is in need of a boat-type ride. I would love to see a heavily themed hybrid water-coaster like Atlantis but just much better.

I'd like to see either Mysterious Island or Australia. I agree with you about the Journey to the Center of the Earth ride. I'm not sure how a volcano would look when put with the Tree of Life and Everest. If I had to pick one, I think I would pick Australia.

 

[Mr.EPCOT]

Since the completion of everest he was working on a project for Epcot Center

Hey, cool! Getting back to his World Showcase roots?

 

[Pete C]

How does Dinosaur fit with a land themed to mythical creatures?:shrug:

So I guess it is all mythical then? Ok, re-skin the dino AAs and turn them into beasts! :lol:

 

[LongtimeReader]

If there is any hope that we could get Mysterious Island from DisneySea...well, that would really be something. However, considering none of the unique Tokyo-built rides have appeared at any other park so far I wonder if they have some sort of agreement that they won't be cloned. I would love to see 20,000 Leagues and Journey come over here. They are both great rides with insane theming.

For DisneySea, they have a 10 year exclusivity. That would expire in 2011.

 

[MousDad]

As far as I know, Joe Rhode isn't involved with this AK project. Since the completion of everest he was working on a project for Epcot Center as well as being involved with the designs of a possible Shanghai Disneyland.

was?

 

[Lee]

For DisneySea, they have a 10 year exclusivity. That would expire in 2011.

Coincidence?
I think not.

 

[olmec26]

For DisneySea, they have a 10 year exclusivity. That would expire in 2011.

Now does that mean that they can't start building them until 2011 or that they can't open them until 2011?

 

[EPCOT Explorer]

As far as I know, Joe Rhode isn't involved with this AK project. Since the completion of everest he was working on a project for Epcot Center as well as being involved with the designs of a possible Shanghai Disneyland.

Most interesting...


Props on using the proper name.

 

[yensidtlaw1969]

Coincidence?
I think not.

^This makes me feel all happy inside .

I just wonder how they're gonna fit Raging Spirits into the AK theme :hammer:



:lookaroun

-Yensidtlaw1969