Waterfront District "Hyperion Wharf" Set to be added to Pleasure Island

[sshindel]

Agreed but a light show could be cheap and awesome. Which would make since with the "light" theme.

I think that anything they could do that might draw people here in the evenings, and convince them to spend money on Merch / Food / Drinks would be a winning situation. Even if it's fairly small, yet impressive, it would be worth the money. Not holding my breath though...

 

[wdwmagic]

Agreed but a light show could be cheap and awesome. Which would make since with the "light" theme.

Cheap and awesome doesn't usually go together LOL.

 

[mgf]

I really like the lighting based on what I assume is "Silly Symphonies: Flowers and Trees." They could be very beautiful, and I like the reference to lesser known (represented) Disney works. This was a Hyperion Studios production also. Yay for retroactive synergy!

 

[rsoxguy]

btw, wth is with the censoring on the Disney Blog site?! This is the second time my post has been removed before posting and I didn't even say anything that bashing.

My post said, "The concept art looks great, but this place has been shut down for 3 years now and with the completion of this project being about 3 years, it seems like the closure of PI was a bit premature. Had TDO had all of it's ducks in a row when the closure happened, we might be enjoying this area for WDW's 40th"

Oh yeah, I also said the Atlantic Dance Hall was terrible....(exact words)...does that warrant not posting my post? Are they really that afraid of negativity?!

I believe that you'll be able to answer your own question tonight when the "guys" from Disney enforcement show up at your home.

 

[Mickey_777]

Looks great to me :sohappy:

 

[dreamfinder]

I really like the lighting based on what I assume is "Silly Symphonies: Flowers and Trees." They could be very beautiful, and I like the reference to lesser known (represented) Disney works. This was a Hyperion Studios production also. Yay for retroactive synergy!

Noticed the figures on the light pillar things. Interesting to see.

 

[sshindel]

Noticed the figures on the light pillar things. Interesting to see.

Nice! I didn't even see that on many, many viewings today. If that comes to life, that is an excellent nod back to the past!

 

[Atomicmickey]

They didn't name the restaurants. "Mahogany Bay" is a boat-themed restaurant concept that is proposed for the Hyperion Wharf district. I don't know if it's a definite, but it seemed that way. If anyone knows any different, please illuminate.

 

[wdwmagic]

2 additional pieces of concept art now up at http://www.wdwmagic.com/Attractions...-new-waterfront-district-"Hyperion-Wharf".htm

 

[GymLeaderPhil]

It's interesting how we have no idea what they're planning on doing past Paradiso 37 and the old 8 Trax/Mannequins building...

 

[wdwmagic]

It's interesting how we have no idea what they're planning on doing past Paradiso 37 and the old 8 Trax/Mannequins building...

I'm assuming they are the locations that are in talks with third parties.

 

[NewfieFan]

I like the look of this a lot! I love DTD and a trip is just not complete until we spend at least an evening there.

It will be interesting to see what restaurants, shops, etc. get added.

And I love all the lighting... I hope the real thing is true to the concept art!

 

[Horizonsfan]

Looks absolutely stunning. Much better than their original plan a few years ago (close clubs then wait..)

Echoing what others have said, hope unique stores go in here not more cookie-cutters. Maybe now I'll have a reason to wander through more than the Marketplace.

 

[trr1]

that sounds nice however the article says
"How about that? New dining, shopping and entertainment experiences"
I dont remember reading any new entertainment experiences? did anyone else?

 

[ChrisFL]

I recall when they were planning the boardwalk, they were going to have a ferris wheel but I think they changed their mind regarding the sight lines across to the Yacht and Beach club or something...

Anyway, I think they would be good to put a ferris wheel in this concept

 

[DisneyHeather]

Cheap and awesome doesn't usually go together LOL.

Except perhaps when copious amounts of alcohol are served.

 

[JustInTime]

Cheap and awesome doesn't usually go together LOL.

Well, what I was trying to say was they don't have to have a WOC budget to bring a nice light show to DTD. Bad word choice. !

 

[s8film40]

Very nice concept art. I hope it looks like this and it truly does look like a step in the right direction. I also really like the name. Seems classier to me, even though I enjoyed Pleasure Island back in the day.

I thought this piece of art was interesting: http://parksandresorts.wdpromedia.c...wp-content/uploads/2010/11/hwd003445LARGE.jpg

From looking at the three images released, this looks to be looking down toward where Motion was at the end of strip (closer to the Marketplace side) Could that be a new theater venue on the left? I can't tell, but with the name (Buena Vist...,) and the outside architecture, I felt it could be. I always felt DTD could use a nice theater for off-broadway shows, traveling shows, etc.

I guess we'll see.

I noticed the Buena Vista sign as well, my initial thought was they don't have anything lined up for the space and just used a name they own for the concept art so it doesn't look empty.

 

[Brian_WDW74]

that sounds nice however the article says
"How about that? New dining, shopping and entertainment experiences"
I dont remember reading any new entertainment experiences? did anyone else?

He's probably refering to these:

• Enhancements at AMC Theatres that will take the movie-going experience at Downtown Disney to the next level with new digital technology, a Concession Stand of the Future and Florida’s first Fork & Screen Theater; and…
• Numerous new or renovated retail shops and merchandise vignettes, as well as additional atmosphere entertainment, throughout Downtown Disney.

 

[s8film40]

Does anyone know what Zach Devine is, as far as I can tell it's the only thing new in this. If it's a made up name as well then this is all pretty much meaningless.