What's Still On and What's Now Off

[Creathir]

What’re the chances of something else going in place of the SW quadrant? Like a rebuild of what was, a redesigned Festival Center, or something entirely different?

its a small world after all...

 

[UNCgolf]

Indoor theatres I would think would be
American Adventure
France
Canada
Muppet 3D
Voyage of Little Mermaid

Festival of the Lion King

 

[flynnibus]

I mean Epcot needs all the cast members from the other countries. I assume they wouldn't be able to come over for a long while so makes sense.

What do you mean 'need'? Those roles can be filled by anyone... they just won't be cultural reps. Most guests wouldn't bat a eye.

I think the problem is more their idea of closing indoor theatres. If you do that, EPCOT shrinks a hell of a lot more than even it's previously reduced self. If you take away everything but Frozen and Mexico in WS... and Future World is already on it's knees... you can see why they might be inclined to...

Even with reduced load... replacing all that dining capacity is a tough one though.

 

[Little Green Men]

At least Epic Universe is still on track.

So GOTG and the Play pavilion may be cancelled?

 

[The Grand Inquisitor]

Aka disnerd2003 aka wdwpro?

Is disnerd2003 actually Brayden?

 

[flynnibus]

without the international cast it’s just Vusch Gardens it Six Flags. Not worth bothering with

I think you vastly overstate the prominence of those cultural reps.

 

[Josh Hendy]

The other point is that suddenly the idea of a hotel simulating a cruise ship experience doesn't seem quite so appealing!

Yeah and if a virus ever started spreading in the hotel, who would let it dock?
🛳

 

[TheDisneyDaysOfOurLives]

Really? That seems like an obvious project to abandon to me.

For one thing, its viability seems to depend on people spending insane money to stay there. If one thing is certain, the economy will be in ruins at least for the short term once this crisis passes.

The other point is that suddenly the idea of a hotel simulating a cruise ship experience doesn't seem quite so appealing!

If you’re that concerned about getting the virus at a hotel then you probably shouldn’t travel until the vaccine is out.

 

[Dranth]

Coincidentally I just got a Touring Plans update for my May and August Trips. May is for Memorial Day weekend. May was slightly down mostly 1-2 points per day per park. August was way up 4 went to 10 etc.

Got one from them today for my October trip and it was the same. Days that were 2-4 are now 7-9 for the entire trip.

 

[TheDisneyDaysOfOurLives]

Got one from them today for my October trip and it was the same. Days that were 2-4 are now 7-9 for the entire trip.

I have a DLR trip for end of May and no changes as of yet.

 

[PizzaPlanet]

I didn't see the Target location that was announced at the last D23 expo anywhere on this list. Is that still on track?

 

[danlb_2000]

Out of all those, the SW Hotel seems the most surprising. It's almost built and has been hyped for ages.

I could see delaying the opening for a while, but boarding it up I wouldn't have imagined.

We don't know how much interior work has been done. The outside shell was probably relatively cheep to build, so they may still be looking at a large part of the budget to finish it.

 

[TheDisneyDaysOfOurLives]

I didn't see the Target location that was announced at the last D23 expo anywhere on this list. Is that still on track?

As long as Chapek is around, that will be his pet project.

 

[The Grand Inquisitor]

As long as Chapek is around, that will be his pet project.

Will it feature Instagram Walls or Cupcakes? Bob really loves those.

 

[DVCakaCarlF]

I would say anything that is beyond footings, foundation, or has gone vertical, will not stop. The cost savings are not in the owner’s (Disney’s) favor when a stop work order is placed. There are huge concessions for lost profit, etc in benefit of the contractors.

 

[monothingie]

We don't know how much interior work has been done. The outside shell was probably relatively cheep to build, so they may still be looking at a large part of the budget to finish it.

I just don't see how they can leave it to suffer the fate of the Pop Century/AoA. Same thing with the DVC. I think it's a misunderstanding of the word abandonment.

 

[doctornick]

I did. This is the first I’ve heard of that proposal from a reputable source.

Brayden? Reputable?

Yeah, um, this. Have there ever been a reason to assume the OP is a reliable insider? I know he claims to be but I don't really recall any instance where s/he has been shown to have revealed information before anyone else.

Most of the claims on this thread are stuff others have suggested, are fairly obvious guesses (Mary Poppins being cancelled? Would be such a shock...) or are vague enough that would fit with the standard "that was the plan and they Disney went another direction" disclaimer.

If someone more reliable would comment on the accuracy then I'd start worrying.

 

[DVCakaCarlF]

Regarding AOA/POP, there were probably other issues no known to the public. I was on a hotel project that didn’t have have the correct fire protection for deaf/blind, and it delayed the opening six months before it opened. I wouldnt be surprised if the economy at the time, and contractor issues, rendered the building unable to acquire a certificate of occupancy.

Construction, even at disney, is a collection of a bunch of humans attempting to make everything work as designed...that never happens.

 

[TTA94]

To early to say if the 50th plans have been cut?
Knowing WDW they will try and be slick and not return Festival of Fantasy and HEA until the 50th, summer or fall 2021, making a announcement that these entertainment offerings will be back in time for MKs 50th Anniversary.

 

[Nunu]

Waiting for an official statement from Disney. Not only (possible) re-opening date, but also under which new circumstances WDW parks, resorts, etc. would operate. People with already planned trips, need to know these things asap in order to make decisions and organize.

We haven't canceled our early May trip just yet, but we might, if for one, EPCOT remains closed by then. I'm sure many are in a similar situation.

I'm well aware that given the difficult times the whole world is facing, this subject isn't as important. My comments here, pertain to this specific subject/thread.