9/11 slowed things down sure but the biggest problem in the late 90s-early 00s was the Strategic Planning group inside Disney who would block projects left and right to keep costs down and only spend the bear minimum on refreshing the parks and even than additions had to drive increases in dining and shopping.
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The Little Mermaid Attraction Headed to MK?
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9/11 slowed things down sure but the biggest problem in the late 90s-early 00s was the Strategic Planning group inside Disney who would block projects left and right to keep costs down and only spend the bear minimum on refreshing the parks and even than additions had to drive increases in dining and shopping.
DisneyEverest
Member
I agree it would be a great addition to the park.
DisneyNeighbor
Well-Known Member
This is a different Disney than years ago. If they are planning to spend 1 billion at DCA to get more people to the park. How much are they going to spend to counter Potter and other spending by Sea World. If Potter turns out to be successful for Universal look at some serious spending to counter that. WDW has always been agressive to keep several steps ahead of the orlando crowd.
jedimaster1227
Active Member
Nemo is the reason for the delay there. It went overbudget and dipped into what was being saved for Imagination. That is not an issue anymore. So, not to worry... Just have patience and you'll see some dreams found sooner or later... :animwink:
Beautiful!
It will be a wonderful day when each of the pavillions at Future World are doing their part to pull in the crowds!
tirian
Well-Known Member
Yep.
Many of us enjoy talking to people who love the parks about the resorts, but we've got to stay within that legal agreement.
EDIT: ^^I'm speaking generally here. I'm not trying to imply that I know a whole lot about the Mermaid attraction for the MK; frankly, I don't.
TP2000
Well-Known Member
After spending 10 years on Internet websites devoted to Disney theme parks, I have learned to be very skeptical when people start talking about big plans that are more than 18 months out.
And it sounds like all of the big plans for WDW are years and years out. The basic scenario for all of these big budget rides for WDW seem to be "If this happens, and this pans out, and then this goes well, and Universal does this, then maybe in 5 to 7 years something might get greenlit for this park." Uh, okay, talk about vague. Check back in the year 2014 folks, and there might be an update for the next E Ticket at Animal Kingdom.
In the meantime, I think it would be best to focus on what Disney has actually announced will be happening in the next four years. And it seems that all of that stuff is happening in DCA. Is there any new ride currently being prepped for construction at WDW? Disney hasn't mentioned any new rides coming to WDW post-Midway Mania.
Since WDW seems to lack an Al Lutz that can spill the beans months and months before Disney announces something, is there anything at all rumored to begin construction in 2008 or 2009 at WDW?
And it sounds like all of the big plans for WDW are years and years out. The basic scenario for all of these big budget rides for WDW seem to be "If this happens, and this pans out, and then this goes well, and Universal does this, then maybe in 5 to 7 years something might get greenlit for this park." Uh, okay, talk about vague. Check back in the year 2014 folks, and there might be an update for the next E Ticket at Animal Kingdom.
In the meantime, I think it would be best to focus on what Disney has actually announced will be happening in the next four years. And it seems that all of that stuff is happening in DCA. Is there any new ride currently being prepped for construction at WDW? Disney hasn't mentioned any new rides coming to WDW post-Midway Mania.
Since WDW seems to lack an Al Lutz that can spill the beans months and months before Disney announces something, is there anything at all rumored to begin construction in 2008 or 2009 at WDW?
wannab@dis
Well-Known Member
:lol:
Answer for everything... it's Nemo now, huh? But at least you've learned your lesson and have stopped putting the dates out there.
Hey, I got sources too. They told me that sooner or later every attraction at WDW will have a refurb. :brick:
jt04
Well-Known Member
Oh boy, let go of your anger before you turn to the dark side young padawan.
wannab@dis
Well-Known Member
:lol: Anger? nope Young? Nah.
But, it is funny why some feel the need to come off as 'informed' or an insider.
That is a good way to be even if you are talking directly to the imagineer in charge of the project. Nothing is ever official until stuff starts getting built and even then it is still not 100% (ie The Legendary years)After spending 10 years on Internet websites devoted to Disney theme parks, I have learned to be very skeptical when people start talking about big plans that are more than 18 months out.
And it sounds like all of the big plans for WDW are years and years out. The basic scenario for all of these big budget rides for WDW seem to be "If this happens, and this pans out, and then this goes well, and Universal does this, then maybe in 5 to 7 years something might get greenlit for this park." Uh, okay, talk about vague. Check back in the year 2014 folks, and there might be an update for the next E Ticket at Animal Kingdom.
In the meantime, I think it would be best to focus on what Disney has actually announced will be happening in the next four years. And it seems that all of that stuff is happening in DCA. Is there any new ride currently being prepped for construction at WDW? Disney hasn't mentioned any new rides coming to WDW post-Midway Mania.
Since WDW seems to lack an Al Lutz that can spill the beans months and months before Disney announces something, is there anything at all rumored to begin construction in 2008 or 2009 at WDW?
dxwwf3
Well-Known Member
If true, at least the money was well used. If all character additions were up to that quality, I think many of us around here would be much more optimistic when those things are announced. With that said, the Submarine Voyage is a home run in every aspect: Nostalgia for those of us that care about that, wonderful nods to the previous attraction, great technology, fun for the entire family, etc.
I've been on the Subs three times, Nemo at Epcot three times. Great job on both. The line at Epcot is amazing. Riding in the subs even more amazing. Only change would be adding more(a few additional fish here and there) into the main bay when you first leave the dock.
I'd like to see two different que's for the rides. DCA's building is supposedly going to be a Monterey style, early 20th century aquarium, and I'd hope the inside line would carry on the aquarium theme. Maybe include a small transition scene at the beginning such as getting on a boat to go whale watching before entering the world of the little mermaid and her story. For the MK I'd go with something whimsical that might resemble in style the line for the Seas with Nemo and go directly into the story. They would be clones, but still offer something for someone that visits both parks.
krankenstein
Well-Known Member
Since WDW seems to lack an Al Lutz that can spill the beans months and months before Disney announces something, is there anything at all rumored to begin construction in 2008 or 2009 at WDW?
American Idol is the only thing that has been announced. If I remember right, January 2009 is when it is expected to open. Nothing new after that, but we have heard many rumbles that stuff is planned (family coaster at DHS, Star Tours 2, Little Mermaid etc).
DisneyExplorer
Member
As well as the Imagination redo and a few other projects. I wonder why Disney is holding off on the announcements. Are they planning on announcing them all at the same time to really get people excited about Walt Disney World?
Dipped? More like plundered! And in the long run, it'll be for the better Imag v4 was robbed
As mentioned, keep your money to yourself
dxwwf3
Well-Known Member
And in the long run, it'll be for the better Imag v4 was robbed
:sohappy:
I'm just glad to hear that the wheels are turning on an update to the attraction. I'm sure we'll have to wait a while, but as long as discussions keep going on, then it is a good sign.
jt04
Well-Known Member
Here is what I am watching for:
1) ground breaking behind the new Fantasyland DVC kiosk
2) the closure of Imagination
3) construction equipment behind the Japan pavilion
4) track in the pluto parking lot
5) soundstage 1 at DHS being blocked off by construction walls (after SW Weekends)
6) any new construction walls in CMM at AK
7) the closure of Star Tours
So then we don't need any announcements just observant CM's and guests who post to WDWMagic.com
oh yeah.....
8) hopefully a construction wall around that dreaded hat (or should I say deconstruction wall) What better gift could they give for WDW's 40th?
krankenstein
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xsupaxmanxsfnex
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^Why don't they give us both and put the Wand back on Spaceship Earth! While they're at it, put something ridiculous on The Tree of Life!