Voxel
President of Progress City
Team Disney Proudly Presents:
Main Street, USA
Main Street U.S.A.
When the first Main Street, USA opened in Disneyland in 1955, it represent aspects of Walt Disney childhood home at the turn of the century. Walt Disney was quoted saying this about Main Street: “For those of use who remember the carefree time it recreates, Main Street will bring back memories. For those younger visitors, it is an adventure in turning back the calendar to the days of their grandfather’s youth”. While Main Street, USA in Walt Disney World is not a exact replica its still embodies this core value and imagery that Walt had picture for Disneyland. For this re-imagining of the Magic Kingdoms Main Street, USA Team Disney wanted to remain true to this, and every aspect of this re-imagined Main Street embodies Walt Disney’s statement.
Pulling from the original concept art for Main Street USA, in Disneyland Paris, we decided to maintain the Americana hometown feel that the Main Street has provided its guest for over 40 years. Rolling the early-20th-century small-town feel forward, we decided to give a Leave It Beaver hometown by giving Main Street, USA a 50’s facelift.
The word facelift, however, is not to be taken lightly, this re-imagining of Main Street, USA will be one largest expansions in the history of the Magic Kingdom with the addition of two new attraction, a re-imagined attraction, a new meet and greet pavilion, prime firework viewing locations, three new restaurants, and two new VIP locations. The master plan below shows the vast changes made to Main Street USA.
A Closer look at the Bradbury Lane Expansion can be seen here:
A. Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater
B. NASA Information Center
C. Stan’s Comics & Novelty Items (C on 2nd floor should be D)
D. Science Theater: Featuring Mickey and the Gang
E. The Doo-Whop Hop
F. Mortimer’s Mercantile
G. Gus’s Garage Racers
H. Night Sky Projection/Rafters
I. Club ’55 Rooftop Fireworks Viewing/Patio
J. Fireworks Viewing East (rooftop)
*Storage
Theme/Appearance.
Before walking through the tunnels into the Magic Kingdom, guest will look up and see the new Main Street Train Station welcoming their arrival:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/sethgaines/37186173/ (This photo wouldn't embed)
Passing through the tunnel into the Magic Kingdom, the changes welcoming quest will be seen immediately. Gone is the sudo triangle “road” system, replacing it is a roundabout allowing for better Parade flow. At the center roundabout lies the flag plow or seasonal decoration. On the left will be Town Hall with an update 50’s design and on the right will be Walt’s College which will be explained in the Attractions description.
Looking forward the quest will have an option of three road take. Main Street in the center with Broad Street to the left and Second Street. At the end of these streets will be two brand new restaurants, The Prime Time Cafe that is takes the place of the Crystal Palace and on the right side heading towards Tomorrowland will be the newly relocated Sci-Fi Dine-In Theatre which was moved due to the Star Wars, and Pixar additions to Hollywood Studios. The
Connecting these three street, Center Street flows from Broad Street to Second Street where it starts to transition into Tomorrowland becoming Bradbury Lane. Following Bradbury Lane, guest will encounter Asimov Circle which will pay tribute to the great science fiction writers that allowed Americans and the world to imagine a world of tomorrow. One the right side of the Bradbury lane lies the Doo-Wop Hop, and Gus’s Garage. While on the left there will be a new merch shop and a brand new meet and greet pavilion with all new features.
Another tribute to this American vision of adventure and tomorrow can be seen in the last section of the addition before entering Tomorrowland where to icons will represent guess transition from Main Street USA, standing on the right side of the tunnel will be a replica of the Horizons Mural and at the new second entrance into Tomorrowland a replica of the Disneyland rocket ship.
Scatter across the new Main Street, USA guest will see small details that add to the level to the depth of immersion. Splattered across empty brick wall, guest will see old fashion wall art advertisements.
Attractions
Gus’s Garage Racers:
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Using the same great technology Test Track in Epcot and Radiator Springs Racers in California Adventures, the next Disney E-Ticket attraction will come screaming past the question straight out of the 1950’s. The ride takes guest into a 1950’s dealership to take the newest cars for a test ride of their life. The guest are taken through an interactive queue showing life in the 1950s until they finally get to board their car. Each car will have a unique look pulling from inspiration from car’s in the 50’s with different wings, stripes, etc..
The ride takes guest through all three floors of the structure as they test drive the hottest new cars. Highlights from the ride include a drag race through through town, highways, and waterways with speeds reaching 65mph, zooming past a window in the Doo-Wop Hop that allows diners to watch the ride if they want. A randomize encountered with a paint shop that uses an small electrical charge to change to paint color from the front back or a tire shop that will life and lower the car as if the tire are going to be changed. And finally a screeching halt with a quick reverse and turn around to get back on track.
AA-Stand-by Entrance
AB-FastPass+ Entrance
AC-Line Merge Point (first floor), Maintenance (second floor)
A1-Load
A2-Intersection w/ Traffic Light #1
A3-Ascent
A4-Slow test drive on highway overpass
A5-View into sock hop dance floor, still on test drive
A6-Scenic view through windows of the roundabout, inside test course
A7-Speeding up a little bit, simulated outdoor alley
A8-Descent
A9-Paint/Tire Change Rooms
A10-Race begins with animatronic greasers + acquaintances cheering, zip under highway overpass
A11-Descent
A12-Racing in dried drainage areas (ex. Grease), back alleys
A13-Near collision on Main Street, backing up and going forward again
A14-Speeding to the finish line
A15-Just before this is the finish line with greasers and checkered flags, followed by merge
A16-Ascent
A17-Intersection w/ Traffic Light #1
A18-Unload
Plaza SunBoats:
As a nod to the past, we at Team Disney decide to bring back a classic attraction to the Magic Kingdom and Main Street, USA. Utilizing the water ways around the hub, the Swan Boats will take guest on a 15 to 17 minute journey around the hub and Swiss Family Treehouse. The ride will include 12 brand-new Swan Boats style after the original but with a modern flare. Instead of operating on a natural gas engine, the new boats will have an eco friendly approach with the us of a Lithium Ion battery (seal in a water proof contain for obvious reasons) and high efficiency solar panels for charging and maintaining the battery. Running the batteries along the floor of the boat will keep the weight low and center increasing balance and stability for guest.
Walt’s College:
Replacing Town Square Theatre will be a building with a small town college facade know as Walt's College. Walt's College will be a two story attraction that magnifies what is currently in Town Square Theater. The first floor will be dedicated to the study of history, with models of the original park designs, art work and other assorted items related to Disney's history including the original Partners statue that currently sits in front of the Magic Kingdom(A newer version will be described later). The second floor will be dedicated to Art when guest can dive into famous Disney scenes, see original artwork from classic and modern Disney movies and take a peak into the future of Disney Parks.
Meet and Greet:
Tucked away on the North side of Bradbury Lane, the Science Theater has the fab five are actively preparing for a stage show where they take viewer into the world of science. Lucky for guest, they have a little bit spare time to come back stage and meet their fans. This new meet and greet pavilion will give guest a once and a life time opportunity to interact with Mickey and his friends in a way that has never been done before. From 9 am to 12 pm the Fab will be in this Pavilion to greet guest in a new and exciting interactive meet up. Using the magic of the MyMagic+ and parental wizardry, each guests favorite character will personally well the guest by name as they enter. The same will occur to say good night to guest from 7 pm to 10 pm in the evening. During the other hour guest will be treated to various meet and greets depending on the season and including couple meet ups with Mickey and Minnie dressed in 50's attire.
Main Street Transportation:
Main Street vehicle would run up and down the street most of the day, rather than morning time only. Following similar routes as their previous incarnations, the vehicles would have updated looks to keep up with the 1950s style. The old vehicles will be placed into Walt's College.
Dining
Prime Time Diner:
A quick service treat for guest located where the Crystal Palace originally stood. At it’s core the Prime Time Diner is just a quick service variant of the 50’s Prime Time Cafe, with the same charm and sense of humor. Placed around the restaurant are various televisions broadcasting reruns of the Mickey Mouse Club and Leave it to Beaver as if they were broad casting. Because this is a quick service restaurant, all dishes will be server on plates stylized to look like microwavable TV dinner trays (which became popular in the 50s).
Sci-fi Dine-in Theatre:
Closed due to the growing expansions at Disney's Hollywood Studios, the ever popular and classic Disney dinning experience will be relocated to former location of the Tomorrowland Terrance Restaurant. This relocation will feature the tradition dinning cars and old sci-fi movies playing on the big screen. A few modifications include and increased screen size and more seating for guest.
The Doo-Wop Hop:
Taking its name from the Doo-Wop songs, dances and style of the era, the Doo-Wop Hop gives a dining experience like no other. Not only will guest get the opportunity to dine with their favorite Disney character is this 50's style dinning but they will also have the chance to get up and dance with these characters on the hour, every hour. This music will be provided by a live band playing the greatest Doo-Wop hits of 1950's for 15 to 20 minutes. A nickel Jukebox will play background music during the rest of the meal time activities.
Shopping:
While much of the appearance for Main Street, USA will change the same exclusive treasure can be found within its streets, with the addition of a few. To blend with the 1950’s theme of the new Main Street USA many retro designed Disney products will be introduced including but not limited to:
Here are some of the shopping experiences that guest will be able to experience at the new Main Street, USA.
A. Johnson’s Toy Chest
B. Annette Corner Ice Cream
C. Crump & Crump’s Oddity Parlo
D. Main Street Enchantments
E. Clay Specialties
F. Dodd Corner – Counter and Dining Room 1
G. Dodd Corner – Dining Room 2
H. Warner Television Repair
I. Elevator/Stairs to Club ‘55
J. M. Starbuck’s Café
K. Café Dining Room
L. Beatrice Tailors
M. Hall of Champions
N. Youth Fittings
O. Penny Arcade
P. Main Street Bakery
Q. Main Street Emporium
R. Gas Pumps
S. Lou’s Fill-Er-Up Station
T. Sklar Models and other Intricacies
U. Grand Cinema
V. Johnson & Krapf Realty: OPEN HOUSE
W. Club ‘55
X. Atriums above stores
* Storage
Main Street, USA
Main Street U.S.A.
When the first Main Street, USA opened in Disneyland in 1955, it represent aspects of Walt Disney childhood home at the turn of the century. Walt Disney was quoted saying this about Main Street: “For those of use who remember the carefree time it recreates, Main Street will bring back memories. For those younger visitors, it is an adventure in turning back the calendar to the days of their grandfather’s youth”. While Main Street, USA in Walt Disney World is not a exact replica its still embodies this core value and imagery that Walt had picture for Disneyland. For this re-imagining of the Magic Kingdoms Main Street, USA Team Disney wanted to remain true to this, and every aspect of this re-imagined Main Street embodies Walt Disney’s statement.
Pulling from the original concept art for Main Street USA, in Disneyland Paris, we decided to maintain the Americana hometown feel that the Main Street has provided its guest for over 40 years. Rolling the early-20th-century small-town feel forward, we decided to give a Leave It Beaver hometown by giving Main Street, USA a 50’s facelift.
The word facelift, however, is not to be taken lightly, this re-imagining of Main Street, USA will be one largest expansions in the history of the Magic Kingdom with the addition of two new attraction, a re-imagined attraction, a new meet and greet pavilion, prime firework viewing locations, three new restaurants, and two new VIP locations. The master plan below shows the vast changes made to Main Street USA.
A Closer look at the Bradbury Lane Expansion can be seen here:
A. Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater
B. NASA Information Center
C. Stan’s Comics & Novelty Items (C on 2nd floor should be D)
D. Science Theater: Featuring Mickey and the Gang
E. The Doo-Whop Hop
F. Mortimer’s Mercantile
G. Gus’s Garage Racers
H. Night Sky Projection/Rafters
I. Club ’55 Rooftop Fireworks Viewing/Patio
J. Fireworks Viewing East (rooftop)
*Storage
Theme/Appearance.
Before walking through the tunnels into the Magic Kingdom, guest will look up and see the new Main Street Train Station welcoming their arrival:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/sethgaines/37186173/ (This photo wouldn't embed)
Passing through the tunnel into the Magic Kingdom, the changes welcoming quest will be seen immediately. Gone is the sudo triangle “road” system, replacing it is a roundabout allowing for better Parade flow. At the center roundabout lies the flag plow or seasonal decoration. On the left will be Town Hall with an update 50’s design and on the right will be Walt’s College which will be explained in the Attractions description.
Looking forward the quest will have an option of three road take. Main Street in the center with Broad Street to the left and Second Street. At the end of these streets will be two brand new restaurants, The Prime Time Cafe that is takes the place of the Crystal Palace and on the right side heading towards Tomorrowland will be the newly relocated Sci-Fi Dine-In Theatre which was moved due to the Star Wars, and Pixar additions to Hollywood Studios. The
Connecting these three street, Center Street flows from Broad Street to Second Street where it starts to transition into Tomorrowland becoming Bradbury Lane. Following Bradbury Lane, guest will encounter Asimov Circle which will pay tribute to the great science fiction writers that allowed Americans and the world to imagine a world of tomorrow. One the right side of the Bradbury lane lies the Doo-Wop Hop, and Gus’s Garage. While on the left there will be a new merch shop and a brand new meet and greet pavilion with all new features.
Another tribute to this American vision of adventure and tomorrow can be seen in the last section of the addition before entering Tomorrowland where to icons will represent guess transition from Main Street USA, standing on the right side of the tunnel will be a replica of the Horizons Mural and at the new second entrance into Tomorrowland a replica of the Disneyland rocket ship.
Scatter across the new Main Street, USA guest will see small details that add to the level to the depth of immersion. Splattered across empty brick wall, guest will see old fashion wall art advertisements.
Attractions
Gus’s Garage Racers:
Using the same great technology Test Track in Epcot and Radiator Springs Racers in California Adventures, the next Disney E-Ticket attraction will come screaming past the question straight out of the 1950’s. The ride takes guest into a 1950’s dealership to take the newest cars for a test ride of their life. The guest are taken through an interactive queue showing life in the 1950s until they finally get to board their car. Each car will have a unique look pulling from inspiration from car’s in the 50’s with different wings, stripes, etc..
The ride takes guest through all three floors of the structure as they test drive the hottest new cars. Highlights from the ride include a drag race through through town, highways, and waterways with speeds reaching 65mph, zooming past a window in the Doo-Wop Hop that allows diners to watch the ride if they want. A randomize encountered with a paint shop that uses an small electrical charge to change to paint color from the front back or a tire shop that will life and lower the car as if the tire are going to be changed. And finally a screeching halt with a quick reverse and turn around to get back on track.
AA-Stand-by Entrance
AB-FastPass+ Entrance
AC-Line Merge Point (first floor), Maintenance (second floor)
A1-Load
A2-Intersection w/ Traffic Light #1
A3-Ascent
A4-Slow test drive on highway overpass
A5-View into sock hop dance floor, still on test drive
A6-Scenic view through windows of the roundabout, inside test course
A7-Speeding up a little bit, simulated outdoor alley
A8-Descent
A9-Paint/Tire Change Rooms
A10-Race begins with animatronic greasers + acquaintances cheering, zip under highway overpass
A11-Descent
A12-Racing in dried drainage areas (ex. Grease), back alleys
A13-Near collision on Main Street, backing up and going forward again
A14-Speeding to the finish line
A15-Just before this is the finish line with greasers and checkered flags, followed by merge
A16-Ascent
A17-Intersection w/ Traffic Light #1
A18-Unload
Plaza SunBoats:
As a nod to the past, we at Team Disney decide to bring back a classic attraction to the Magic Kingdom and Main Street, USA. Utilizing the water ways around the hub, the Swan Boats will take guest on a 15 to 17 minute journey around the hub and Swiss Family Treehouse. The ride will include 12 brand-new Swan Boats style after the original but with a modern flare. Instead of operating on a natural gas engine, the new boats will have an eco friendly approach with the us of a Lithium Ion battery (seal in a water proof contain for obvious reasons) and high efficiency solar panels for charging and maintaining the battery. Running the batteries along the floor of the boat will keep the weight low and center increasing balance and stability for guest.
Walt’s College:
Replacing Town Square Theatre will be a building with a small town college facade know as Walt's College. Walt's College will be a two story attraction that magnifies what is currently in Town Square Theater. The first floor will be dedicated to the study of history, with models of the original park designs, art work and other assorted items related to Disney's history including the original Partners statue that currently sits in front of the Magic Kingdom(A newer version will be described later). The second floor will be dedicated to Art when guest can dive into famous Disney scenes, see original artwork from classic and modern Disney movies and take a peak into the future of Disney Parks.
Meet and Greet:
Tucked away on the North side of Bradbury Lane, the Science Theater has the fab five are actively preparing for a stage show where they take viewer into the world of science. Lucky for guest, they have a little bit spare time to come back stage and meet their fans. This new meet and greet pavilion will give guest a once and a life time opportunity to interact with Mickey and his friends in a way that has never been done before. From 9 am to 12 pm the Fab will be in this Pavilion to greet guest in a new and exciting interactive meet up. Using the magic of the MyMagic+ and parental wizardry, each guests favorite character will personally well the guest by name as they enter. The same will occur to say good night to guest from 7 pm to 10 pm in the evening. During the other hour guest will be treated to various meet and greets depending on the season and including couple meet ups with Mickey and Minnie dressed in 50's attire.
Main Street Transportation:
Main Street vehicle would run up and down the street most of the day, rather than morning time only. Following similar routes as their previous incarnations, the vehicles would have updated looks to keep up with the 1950s style. The old vehicles will be placed into Walt's College.
Dining
Prime Time Diner:
A quick service treat for guest located where the Crystal Palace originally stood. At it’s core the Prime Time Diner is just a quick service variant of the 50’s Prime Time Cafe, with the same charm and sense of humor. Placed around the restaurant are various televisions broadcasting reruns of the Mickey Mouse Club and Leave it to Beaver as if they were broad casting. Because this is a quick service restaurant, all dishes will be server on plates stylized to look like microwavable TV dinner trays (which became popular in the 50s).
Sci-fi Dine-in Theatre:
Closed due to the growing expansions at Disney's Hollywood Studios, the ever popular and classic Disney dinning experience will be relocated to former location of the Tomorrowland Terrance Restaurant. This relocation will feature the tradition dinning cars and old sci-fi movies playing on the big screen. A few modifications include and increased screen size and more seating for guest.
The Doo-Wop Hop:
Taking its name from the Doo-Wop songs, dances and style of the era, the Doo-Wop Hop gives a dining experience like no other. Not only will guest get the opportunity to dine with their favorite Disney character is this 50's style dinning but they will also have the chance to get up and dance with these characters on the hour, every hour. This music will be provided by a live band playing the greatest Doo-Wop hits of 1950's for 15 to 20 minutes. A nickel Jukebox will play background music during the rest of the meal time activities.
Shopping:
While much of the appearance for Main Street, USA will change the same exclusive treasure can be found within its streets, with the addition of a few. To blend with the 1950’s theme of the new Main Street USA many retro designed Disney products will be introduced including but not limited to:
Here are some of the shopping experiences that guest will be able to experience at the new Main Street, USA.
A. Johnson’s Toy Chest
B. Annette Corner Ice Cream
C. Crump & Crump’s Oddity Parlo
D. Main Street Enchantments
E. Clay Specialties
F. Dodd Corner – Counter and Dining Room 1
G. Dodd Corner – Dining Room 2
H. Warner Television Repair
I. Elevator/Stairs to Club ‘55
J. M. Starbuck’s Café
K. Café Dining Room
L. Beatrice Tailors
M. Hall of Champions
N. Youth Fittings
O. Penny Arcade
P. Main Street Bakery
Q. Main Street Emporium
R. Gas Pumps
S. Lou’s Fill-Er-Up Station
T. Sklar Models and other Intricacies
U. Grand Cinema
V. Johnson & Krapf Realty: OPEN HOUSE
W. Club ‘55
X. Atriums above stores
* Storage
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