What would you do for WDW's Tomorrowland?

[JackCH]

What would you do if you were in charge of overhauling Tomorrowland?

1. Theming- Would you keep the retro look, or update the entire aesthetic?
2. Attractions- What would you do as far as attraction updates/replacements/additions?


For theming, I would keep the front part of Tomorrowland with the relatively classic Retro look, but with fresh pain, and some updates that maintain the "classic"look while also having it feel fresh again.

But, for the back half, the part with Space and Tron, I would update that and create a smooth transition into a more "modern" Tomorrowland. Perhaps loosely inspired by the update at Tokyo.

Attractions-wise....

1. Space Mountain- Gets a retrack (not a rebuilt like Tokyo, it'll be the same core attraction), new effects and animatronics, and a complete overhaul of the exterior. It will keep the classic Space Mountain shape, but be made to have a new, sleek look to compliment Tron well. (not exactly like what Tokyo is doing on the exterior, but similar).
2. A new Elio Attraction (if the movie "takes off") will replace the Speedway, with an entrance off of the new "Plaza," having that little plaza be a mini-hub for Elio, Tron, and Space. The Elio attraction might use the Infinity Defense Ride system. Speedway seems redundant now with Cars going in Frontierland. Elio will go in a another futuristic show-building that will be designed to compliment Tron and Space.
3. Overhaul of Buzz using Tokyo's leftovers lol.
4. Monsters Inc replaced by an interactive Wreck-it-Ralph attraction. Something similar to Webslingers but with a new premise.
5. A "Baymax" encounter goes into stitch, which would save Disney having to tear down the building and do al of the asbestos work.
6. People-Mover would get some minor updates and a refresh.

What do you think and what would you do?

 

[Disney Dad 3000]

If they ever got rid of the Speedway, I'd actually like to see them redo it as a multi-level indoor version, all electric, etc. and work to really open up the sightlines for Tron as best they could with its placement.

Maybe something like this, with DL AIW small footprint dark ride wedged by teacups and dumbo. Main Speedway building with an overpass at the entrance to this new plaza for more scenes and then it hits back over for finale. Throw in another small footprint dark ride. Fill in a few shops and a QS framing the speedway building. All the other open space available for pathing, theming elements, etc.

 

[Parker41056]

Interesting question. From my armchair imaginer perspective, here's what I would do to reimagine the land with no budget constraints.

1) Reimagine Space Mountain. New facade and upgrade ride tech. Maybe new craft that can take us further into the cosmos with more projection mapping and an outdoor effect or two.
2) Convert Tomorrowland Speedway into a Tron Jr. style attraction. Replace gas vehicles with electric cars, motorcycles, trucks, etc. Maybe a cross promo with Tesla. At the back of attraction, either tear down Barnstormer or place a building there to include a significant indoor area/section with Tron style light effects and maybe a small thrill element.
3) Use Stitch space space for a new Baymax attraction.
4) Replace Astro Orbiter with a new attraction. Somethin that blast guest int the sky or one that returns them back to earth. Maybe a combo of both. Maybe themed to Rocketman or Wall E.
5) Re Theme Cosmic Ray's Starlight Cafe - Use effects and windows like Space 220 from EPCOT and also project map the ceiling. Wall E themed as well.
6) Remove Monster's Laugh Floor and Buzz and create a new Dark Ride Experience. Maybe something from the Marvel Universe that can be used.
7) Lastly, move the Carousel of Progress to Epcot with upgrades. Use space for a new special effects theater with rotating sets, moving chair and other special effects. The Bourne Stunt show but with more user seat dynamics. Could even think larger for this space and use exec parking lot but this area already has two E-tickets.

So this overhaul nets you a new Space Mountain, Tron Jr. Speedway, Baymax attractions, new Marvel shooter dark ride, Wall E drop town tower/flying spinner, updated restaurant and a brand new special effects theater.