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Transformative Multi-Year Expansion Announced for WDS Paris
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UpAllNight
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I accidentally clicked on page 1 and realised it was 2018 this was first announced.
8 years for a clone. Pandemic aside, that’s actual insanity.
In that time Universal have knocked up Velocicoaster, Hagrids, and an entire new park in Florida.
Universal GB, widely discussed in 2024 is expected to open in 2031, a year less than this timeframe.
Inexcusable from Disney really.
8 years for a clone. Pandemic aside, that’s actual insanity.
In that time Universal have knocked up Velocicoaster, Hagrids, and an entire new park in Florida.
Universal GB, widely discussed in 2024 is expected to open in 2031, a year less than this timeframe.
Inexcusable from Disney really.
nickys
Premium Member
The original target was 2024 -for Avengers Campus, Arendelle and Galaxy’s Edge. Even that seemed far off when it was announced.
At some point, I think during the Pandemic, the whole expansion went back to the drawing board, when GE (lite) was axed and eventually replaced by LK.
I’m not sure how much, if any, work happened in the lake area during that re-think.
Gusey
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Construction on the lake and Frozen (Phase 2) only really began in 2022, once Avengers Campus (Phase 1) was finished. I don't think many changes were made then unless if the Adventure Way flat rides changed (the original concept art showed Alien Swirling Saucers where Tangled is now). 4 years is still a long time, but it makes sense why they didn't begin construction on Frozen in 2018
Animaniac93-98
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Hard to judge from just the exterior model, but I'm suspecting the flume for Lion King will be similar to Splash Mountain
Animaniac93-98
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Animaniac93-98
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Wish Google maps would update their image of DLP, the Studios park is before the lake began construction
Google earth has the lake
Although you may have to view under historical imagery (silly I know)
Animaniac93-98
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nickys
Premium Member
Normally I avoid those kind of rides, but I might have to make an exception for this one. Up remains one of my favourite movies.
Stupid film. I'm not crying , your crying.
BrianLo
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This is the difference between WDI and Universal Creative.
It seems so subtle. But one builds something that looks like a more naturally occurring lake that human infrastructure has been built into. The other builds what is clearly a man made lake and shoves some unnatural looking rock work onto it that clearly looks like a man made lake with rock work stuck to it.
Animaniac93-98
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The swing ride should provide nice views of the lake area, though that's why I would have moved Magic Carpets there
(and replace Carpets with something else, ride or not)
(and replace Carpets with something else, ride or not)
mrflo
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The attention to detail in the new lake is absolutely stunning. I agree - this is still an area where WDI tends to outshine Universal. That said, the Jurassic World aesthetic is built around human intrusion into nature, so the more artificial look might actually be intentional.
It’ll be really interesting to see how Paris’s World of Frozen holds up next to Epic’s Isle of Berk. As we’ve already discussed, Disney might fall a bit short when it comes to actual things to do there.
infloencer
Active Member
Wait, so this is project AIR??? And all this time we thought it would be an Avatar Land I‘m crying
mrflo
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Wait, so this is project AIR??? And all this time we thought it would be an Avatar Land I‘m crying
It might still be on the long-term roadmap for the park. But unless they suddenly announce a “turbocharged” expansion phase for DLP, I’ve pretty much resigned myself to Lion King being the only major addition for the rest of the decade.
That said, it would be great if they at least introduced an Avatar walk-through experience - something along the lines of Avatar: The Experience in Singapore’s Gardens by the Bay. As a placeholder, that wouldn’t be too costly or time-consuming to build, and it could still offer something fresh and immersive.
I’d hope not. The park will still need more real things to do and we know how temporary can become permanent.
mrflo
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Fully aligned on the fact that the park needs more real things to do and how DLP handles temporary additions. Though are you feeling confident that we will actually see something else substantial being added before the 2030s?