WDW expansion and new attractions announcement - what do you think?

[wdwmagic]

WDW expansion - what do you think?

Fantasyland http://www.wdwmagic.com/Attractions/Fantasyland/News.htm

Ariels Adventure http://www.wdwmagic.com/Attractions/Ariels-Adventure/News.htm

Star Tours II 3D http://www.wdwmagic.com/Attractions/Star-Tours-3D/News.htm

 

[janoimagine]

I think it's about time.

 

[JediMasterMatt]

Love it. I just came to the conclusion that it reminds me of EPCOT's World Showcase. Few actual rides; but, heavy on detail and little nooks to explore. A Fantasy World Showcase if you will.

Can't wait to wander around it.

 

[Eeyore]

Love it. I just came to the conclusion that it reminds me of EPCOT's World Showcase. Few actual rides; but, heavy on detail and little nooks to explore. A Fantasy World Showcase if you will.

Can't wait to wander around it.

I think that's an excellent comparison. I'm very excited about this expansion and I don't even plan to meet any princesses. :lol:

 

[CastleBound]

I think its exciting and plan on exploring every detail when its ready!! Can't wait!

 

[Pumbas Nakasak]

As predicted, underwhelmed.

Delighted at the two proper attractions, especially Star Tours,
totaly non plussed by the eye candy and character meet n greets and kiddy rides. Just feel it confirms to me that Disney is primarily concerned with young families. Also suspect that maintenance costs of a character meet n greet are a lot less than a real attraction.

Also aware that glossy drawings may be hee haw like whats built

45/100.

 

[themoose]

Its great, but I would have liked to have seen that money used to renovated and update current rides. COP is falling apart, there ares some ridiculous looking tarps in Epcot, Dinosaur isnt as good as it was on opening day, and DHS is, well, still lacking.

 

[jt04]

I think it exceeds everything I had hoped for from the blueprints. It is stunning. And people will be finding details in the artwork for weeks. Kudos to the artists that created them.

Yes, it's been too long since WDW got this kind of upgrade but keep in mind, Iger/Lasseter have not been at the helm very long really, and this kind of work takes time. You are seeing the bright future of the WDC!

Thanks Steve for keeping the faith!


PS-Does anyone doubt this is a worthwhile response to Universal? I sure do. The ball is in your court Uni.


Goodnight everybody! :wave:

 

[Victoria]

I think that's an excellent comparison. I'm very excited about this expansion and I don't even plan to meet any princesses. :lol:

Exactly. I am about 20 years too old to care about standing in line to meet the princesses, but I am still very excited about this. I am so happy to see ToonTown get the bulldozer treatment too. :lol:

 

[wdwmagic]

Love it. I just came to the conclusion that it reminds me of EPCOT's World Showcase. Few actual rides; but, heavy on detail and little nooks to explore. A Fantasy World Showcase if you will.

Can't wait to wander around it.

You nailed it - thats exactly what this is about. The detail and sense of place this will give is massive.

 

[Eeyore]

Also aware that glossy drawings may be hee haw like whats built

45/100.

Disney attractions do TEND to live up to their concept art.

 

[wdwmagic]

Thanks Steve for keeping the faith!


PS-Does anyone doubt this is a worthwhile response to Universal? I sure do. The ball is in your court Uni.

My opinion - This annihilates Universal's addition.

 

[Studios Fan]

Love it. I just came to the conclusion that it reminds me of EPCOT's World Showcase. Few actual rides; but, heavy on detail and little nooks to explore. A Fantasy World Showcase if you will.

Can't wait to wander around it.

Neither can I. I'm looking forward to the Belle section the most.

 

[Pumbas Nakasak]

My opinion - This annihilates Universal's addition.

If your a teenage male?

 

[janoimagine]

My opinion - This annihilates Universal's addition.

Absolutely. Well done Disney.

 

[Slipknot]

I was hoping for more out of this, but I will be happily waiting for TLM and Be Our Guest to open. Is Gaston's Tavern confirmed?

 

[TubaGeek]

I like it all, but I'm not a big Fantasyland kind of guy, which is what most of this is about.
Try to keep an open mind about what I'm going to say:
Disney movies are often "kid's movies."
Pixar movies are often "family movies."
Fantasyland is a "kid's park."
I want something that is more of a "family park." No, I'm not saying it should be a bunch of Pixar stuff, I'm just using that as a comparison.
And this is all my personal opinion. I love the classics because they're what I grew up with. This new stuff is just, in my eyes, little girl stuff.

I've said what I wanted to say, and I hope that you respect my opinion, but I'm putting on my flame-retardant suit just in case...

 

[JediMasterMatt]

You nailed it - thats exactly what this is about. The detail and sense of place this will give is massive.

Who would've imagined that I would've woken up this morning praising Disney Orlando for adding an immersive detailed experience to the Magic Kingdom? Bizarro world am achived. :lookaroun

 

[The Empress Lilly]

I like it all, but I'm not a big Fantasyland kind of guy, which is what most of this is about.
Try to keep an open mind about what I'm going to say:
Disney movies are often "kid's movies."
Pixar movies are often "family movies."
Fantasyland is a "kid's park."
I want something that is more of a "family park." No, I'm not saying it should be a bunch of Pixar stuff, I'm just using that as a comparison.
And this is all my personal opinion. I love the classics because they're what I grew up with. This new stuff is just, in my eyes, little girl stuff.

I've said what I wanted to say, and I hope that you respect my opinion, but I'm putting on my flame-retardant suit just in case...

I know exactly what you are saying.

However, Fantasyland to me means princesses. Happy to see them go in.

What I would love, is for kiddie aliens and toy characters to move out of Tomorrowland, etc etc.

 

[IlikeDW]

Its great, but I would have liked to have seen that money used to renovated and update current rides. COP is falling apart, there ares some ridiculous looking tarps in Epcot, Dinosaur isnt as good as it was on opening day, and DHS is, well, still lacking.

Maybe with the new areas open, they can actually start closing attractions for refurb without overwhelming the rest of the park?:shrug: