Jrb1979
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I'm exited for it if the coaster they add is a B&M invert with multiple inversions
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News Villains Land Announced for Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom
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tl77
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They "could" do that, but the cars thing seems like a quick fix to me... and I think if they get rid of that canal they can expand the new Tiana area and stick that Fire Mountain ride out in front of the park between Jungle Cruise and Pirates... at least I hope that's where this is heading maybe 10 years out
Notes from Neverland
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Great to see Villains is still in the plans. But, this project will be under *a lot* of pressure. Fans have wanted this for years. And, it'll be impossible to not compare it to what's up the road in Epic Universe. Disney has to nail this land.
solidyne
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Disney "has to nail" SWGE....
Disney "has to nail" Tron...
Disney "has to nail" Tiana's...
Does Disney ever really nail it anymore?
I'll give them the Skyliner.
They are all in coffins.
Ghost93
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It probably wouldn't be that expensive to move Floridian Way.
TalkingHead
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This is easily the most desperate idea WDI has ever greenlit. It’s got Fantasyland expansion Pt 2 written all over it.
CoasterCowboy67
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I think this looks 100% awesome. I’d always wished Villains was used for the Dark Kingdom 5th gate, but that won’t happen. This is the next best thing IMO
I do think MK is already so packed with attractions and would’ve left out Cars for that reason, mainly. Maybe the strategy is to make it a 2-day park but that is a very tough sell and ask conceptually. The thing about adding capacity is that they equivalently increase the attendance cap. More space just equals more people allowed in and then you get the same length of lines, but now impossible to see even a majority of the attractions there if you don’t have an annual pass and just have your one day to maximize
Overall, I like Villains at MK and thematically makes so much sense. I would’ve thrown the budget for 2 Cars attractions to 2 more rides at DHS and DAK who aren’t full day parks
As much as I love Moana, worried that adding it to MK feels crazy. Thematically makes sense, just not logic sense to me. I’d rather see them find space for an area themed to Oceania in AK to keep the geography themed lands, or maybe something about aquatic animals. Moana 2 seems to be highlighting a whale, so animals may feature in it more
I do think MK is already so packed with attractions and would’ve left out Cars for that reason, mainly. Maybe the strategy is to make it a 2-day park but that is a very tough sell and ask conceptually. The thing about adding capacity is that they equivalently increase the attendance cap. More space just equals more people allowed in and then you get the same length of lines, but now impossible to see even a majority of the attractions there if you don’t have an annual pass and just have your one day to maximize
Overall, I like Villains at MK and thematically makes so much sense. I would’ve thrown the budget for 2 Cars attractions to 2 more rides at DHS and DAK who aren’t full day parks
As much as I love Moana, worried that adding it to MK feels crazy. Thematically makes sense, just not logic sense to me. I’d rather see them find space for an area themed to Oceania in AK to keep the geography themed lands, or maybe something about aquatic animals. Moana 2 seems to be highlighting a whale, so animals may feature in it more
disney fan 13
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MK is absolutely not packed with attractions when you compare it to DL which is a smaller footprint.
I think it is one of the most obvious ideas that WDI took far too long to do. (well, maybe its a tie with Star Wars land
)Villains are hugely popular with guests, and it gives designers a huge amount of scope to work with. Should be good.
Charlie The Chatbox Ghost
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You know, if the Cars area of Frontierland is themed to the Pacific Northwest, then I can think of a villain that would fit perfect as a transition between the PNW and an evil land… 
Spash007
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Agreed - I’m really hoping that they do have good sight lines figured out
CoasterCowboy67
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It’s got way, way more than the other 3 at WDW. I wouldn’t compare it to DL
trainplane3
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The other big thing is just how Disney villains are truly timeless. Worse case, you can swap out a villain with another but they have extremely good staying power.I think it is one of the most obvious ideas that WDI took far too long to do. (well, maybe its a tie with Star Wars land
Villains are hugely popular with guests, and it gives designers a huge amount of scope to work with. Should be good.
ToTBellHop
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I am shocked to see Bob approve an entire land not specifically linked to an IP he approved or purchased. I think it’s a huge win for us. I hope vertical construction begins before the next CEO arrives and cancels it.
davis_unoxx
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Looked like it will have inversions? Disneyland Park in Paris has two looping coasters in their Magic Kingdom Park.
JKick95
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Universal is also not very kid friendly compared to Disney.
Charlie The Chatbox Ghost
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Interesting to note that Tropical Americas is technically also a land not tied to a specific IP- so if Encanto or Indiana Jones ever become irrelevant, it can be swapped easily. Very cool to see some non-IP-specific lands this year, plus some emphasis on Pirates/Mansion/Country Bears- would be interesting to see them expand some parks original stuff.
MerlinTheGoat
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Bold of you to think Bob won't continue to cling onto his throne until the heat death of the universe. Or that this won't be canned at the first fart of economic downturn, presumably this is way out and won't even begin construction until after the other stuff is done.
DisneyHead123
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I guess that’s my thinking - adding a few kid friendly things to Universal didn’t make it a “little kid’s park”. They had to build an entirely new park for that. I think the reverse may be true (Although the situations aren’t entirely comparable because a lot of adults visit MK, and they will love a Villain’s Land. Don’t know if this will move the needle for teens who aren’t already interested in going to MK though.)