Two New Parks?

[Idontwanttogrowup]

Has anyone heard about two new Disney parks opening soon? They are about due for a new one.

I heard a rumor that they are making a theme park like EPCOT but this one is different areas of the United States like West Coast, East Coast, North & South. I would love to see something like that for people who cant travel to every state.

[Cheshire Figment]

I can confirm there will be one in Shangai.

[yitbos96bb]

Has anyone heard about two new Disney parks opening soon? They are about due for a new one.

I heard a rumor that they are making a theme park like EPCOT but this one is different areas of the United States like West Coast, East Coast, North & South. I would love to see something like that for people who cant travel to every state.

Iger talked about Theme Parks in a Box... indoor properties in other cities. But no one knows what was meant by this and if it will ever come to life. I'd keep an eye on the DC National Harbor project and the Hawaiian Resort... My guess is those are the two most likely places you'd see something IF it happened.

[chartle]

Iger talked about Theme Parks in a Box... indoor properties in other cities. But no one knows what was meant by this and if it will ever come to life. I'd keep an eye on the DC National Harbor project and the Hawaiian Resort... My guess is those are the two most likely places you'd see something IF it happened.

Sounds like another "Theme Park in a Box" idea .... DisneyQuest.

In case you didn't know.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DisneyQuest#Background

[LUCiD]

I heard something about a Disney Channel and Harry Potter park. Maybe Disney Channel is true but Disney doesn't even own Harry Potter, plus they're constantly changing the shows on Disney Channel, so I don't know how that would work either. So I'd take those two theories with a grain of salt. I also heard of a colonial-type park.

[Padrepride]

Sorry, but a Disney Channel park makes no sense at all. The shows there typically only last 2-4 years at best making rides short term investments. Also, Universal kind of holds the rights to Harry Potter and are currently making an area for him. Disney should not think about any new parks in their American parks because we really don't need anymore for a long time. We are all spoiled by Michael Eisner's "Disney Decade" and the binge of parks that came out 1990-2000. I don't expect or want another park until 2020.

[fannatic]

Where was the American themed park supposed to go - WDW or some other country? Also, you said they were opening 2 parks - does that mean the other one is in China, or are you saying they're planning 2 parks for WDW? What was the theme of the second park?:)

[LUCiD]

Here's something I just found while searching the web for news on them:

http://pixiedustisamust.blogspot.com/2009/02/new-disney-park-night-kingdom.html

[Condorman]

There are no new parks being built at WDW. They are working with the Chinese goverment on building a new DL outside Shanghai. They are expanding the one in HK with several new lands. They are currently renovating DCA. Disney also purchased property outside Washington for a hotel/DVC and themed-area/mall beside it, but nothing on the scale of an actual DL. That much is fact. Everything else is wishful.

[fannatic]

I've heard that the Night Kingdom idea is dead. Supposedly, it scored very low on the polls. I personally thought it was a pretty dumb idea. As for new parks to WDW, I'm sure that no one on the boards can say with certainty if there is or isn't a new park planned for the next 5 years or so. What I do know is that there are always theme park plans being drawn up for sometime in the future. It's just a matter of them being green lit. If they are, I'm sure that Disney has done more and better research on the need for new parks than anyone on Disney fan boards.:hippie:

[Idontwanttogrowup]

Where was the American themed park supposed to go - WDW or some other country? Also, you said they were opening 2 parks - does that mean the other one is in China, or are you saying they're planning 2 parks for WDW? What was the theme of the second park?:)

They were planning to put these parks in WDW. I don't know what the second theme was because I didn't ask. I was still excited to hear about the United States one.

I also heard they were planning to add a few countries in EPCOT too.

[fannatic]

Matt Hart from July171955.com hasn't heard the United States park rumor, but admitted that it could be an idea that they are tossing around. He believes that they are developing a 5th park. He thought that the second one might be the new one in China, (before you mentioned it's planned for WDW). I'm not sure what it could be, but I have read a new rumor about a niche park that may take the place of the Night Kingdom/Jungle Trek park that was rumored last year. The new rumor claimed that it would be an indoor park more for adults. It would have have four different sections themed to different places like Venice and New York. It would have rides. The rumor said that it would cost $250 per person that would include the restaurants. It sounds like just a cast member being creative, but you can't count out anything with Disney.:hippie:

[Padrepride]

The new rumor claimed that it would be an indoor park more for adults. It would have have four different sections themed to different places like Venice and New York. It would have rides. The rumor said that it would cost $250 per person that would include the restaurants.

Hmmm. Sounds sort of like Epcot....but more expensive

[Donalds_best_pal]

Yea Shanghai is next. Expansion at Hong Kong. I would imagine a new park at Disneyland and Disney World by 2020. The arrival of the 3rd park at Disneyland will depend how the expansion at California Adventure performs. It things go really well, then a third park could come 2016-2020 but if things go bad I would say earliest is 2020. A fifth park at Disney World will probably also be around 2015-2020 but its hard to say.

[Sosai X]

a new park at Disneyland


There will never be another park in Anaheim. There's nowhere to build it. And don't say the strawberry fields is the next place. That will end up as support parking for the whole Anaheim Resort area.

[anthony2k7]

Yea Shanghai is next. Expansion at Hong Kong. I would imagine a new park at Disneyland and Disney World by 2020. The arrival of the 3rd park at Disneyland will depend how the expansion at California Adventure performs. It things go really well, then a third park could come 2016-2020 but if things go bad I would say earliest is 2020. A fifth park at Disney World will probably also be around 2015-2020 but its hard to say.


Hate to break it to you guys, but the "3rd gate" at Paris will be almost certainly be ahead of any new park in America.

That was part of the original master plan and was a requirement of the original government agreement apparently that it had to be built by a certain year (2015 I think?). Along with that, they're going to need another hotel or two, and the 2nd phase of Disney Village as well to support the 3rd park. Thats going to be a huge investment.

[DizCaptain]

I heard a rumor that they are making a theme park like EPCOT but this one is different areas of the United States like West Coast, East Coast, North & South. I would love to see something like that for people who cant travel to every state.

I believe you are resurrecting the dead idea of WESTcot, not intended for representing the entire country but rather only Science and Knowledge as its theme. It was to be the western Epcot (hence WESTcot) and would have been built where California Adventure is today but was cancelled due to cost. Here is a link to a fine presentation of artwork and the ideas meant to be. http://disneyandmore.blogspot.com/2008/03/westcot-project-artwork-and-special.html

[Donalds_best_pal]

Hate to break it to you guys, but the "3rd gate" at Paris will be almost certainly be ahead of any new park in America.

That was part of the original master plan and was a requirement of the original government agreement apparently that it had to be built by a certain year (2015 I think?). Along with that, they're going to need another hotel or two, and the 2nd phase of Disney Village as well to support the 3rd park. Thats going to be a huge investment.

I completely forgot about Disneyland Paris, you are probably correct.

Sosai X: I wouldn't be so sure of that, I believe there will be a 3rd park eventually. Both Iger and Grier have hinted at it through the press and at cast member functions.

[mickeymark34]

Heres a link to an article I found long ago at www.wikipedia.org :
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disney%27s_America

[loveysbydesign]

Here's something I just found while searching the web for news on them:

http://pixiedustisamust.blogspot.com/2009/02/new-disney-park-night-kingdom.html
That's quite an interesting article!

[fannatic]

I've read on another site, that is suppose to have good sources, that the WDW 5th park will be the next major park project after Shanghai. Although, they still haven't got a final agreement on their 2nd China park. I think that they're hoping that Shanghai Disneyland will open by 2014.:hippie:

[yitbos96bb]

Sounds like another "Theme Park in a Box" idea .... DisneyQuest.

In case you didn't know.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DisneyQuest#Background

I was at DQ opening week... I was on one of my CPs when it opened... i knew.

[PrincessYessenia]

There will never be another park in Anaheim. There's nowhere to build it. And don't say the strawberry fields is the next place. That will end up as support parking for the whole Anaheim Resort area.
There is no way another park would fit in DLR. There really isn't any room at all. The entire resort sits on one "square" piece of land and the surrounding area is already completely developed. Not to mention, in order to build more it would have to be across the major roads of Harbour or Katella and that isn't happening. As nice as it would be, it's not happening.

[saintstickets]

Wth Disney purchasing Marvel, why not have a new park at WDW for all of its characters? You have Spiderman, Capt America, Hulk, X-Men, Iron Man, Avengers, Illuminati, Excalibur and Mutants just to name a few. Just a thought.

[AnthonyJPreston]

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[Condorman]

The villains/thrill ride rumor is one of the worst, most laughable ideas ever to come off the Internet, likely from Jim Hill, but who really knows? It's such a narrow-minded notion that kids under 10 (Disney's core demographic BTW) or their parents would ever step foot inside it, or that Disney would spend $2 billion to make it happen. That's the kind of idea that makes for a poser park, a la Universal. Disney can and does do so much better than that. If you need further proof, I'll remind you of the villains character meal at 1900PF at GF, which was cancelled because it was scaring the nonsense out of kids.

Anyway, Disney buying Marvel was a coup de gras. It shocked the entertainment industry, and now Disney owns a new demographic, males, ages 8-35. However, there are too many contracts in place to allow Disney to do anything with Spidey, Hulk and a few others for quite some time. Don't look for any park-related rides or attractions anytime soon. It doesn't matter, though. That $4 billion purchase will net them $10 billion+ in a decade.

Disney FTW!!!

[AnthonyJPreston]

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[fannatic]

First off the Villain park, this is a real idea. It was planned as a fifth park during the '90s. Its actual name is Dark Kingdom, (sometimes referred to as Shadowlands). If you don't believe me, google either of those names, although you may have to search farther than the first couple of pages). I found it in, I believe it was the Orlando Business Journal. They had inside info regarding theme park ideas. Dark Kingdom wasn't just about villains, it was also about the darker aspects of Disney films. It was sort of a spooky Magic Kingdom. From those who have seen the plans, they say that it is one of the best parks that they have ever designed. Will it ever make it off the drawing boards? There are several rumors that it will, but we'll have to wait and see.
Second, for those who claim that there is too much to do at WDW. I've read post after post from international tourists who may spend up to 2 weeks only at WDW. They complain that there is not enough to do, and they would love for more parks to open. WDW is more reliant on international tourists with extended stays than they are with American tourists.

[Condorman]

Villains, bad idea.
Marvel good?

Your "demographics" contradict each other.

Disney villains are way less scary than many of Marvels. I understand it will be a while before Disney does anything with Marvel, especially in the parks, however, you said Marvel would would attract "x" type of people, would Villains and thrill rides not attract that, plus more than just these fan boys?

Besides, I wouldnt, and I really doubt Iger would do it, or any of the board members approve of such an idea, it was more or less a joke I was making. "A la Universal".....Who had Marvel first?

I guess you didn't read what I wrote. I never said anything about Disney opening any parks, rides or attractions containing Marvel characters. I simply said the revenue stream from owning the Marvel brand will net them beaucoup bucks. I didn't contradict anything. Please re-read.

Disney can blow 4bil on Marvel, but still have to lay off cast members.....Hmmm. What would Walt have done?

If you knew anything about Walt Disney you'd know he was an artist, visionary and dreamer who had no concept of money. That was the responsibility of his brother, Roy, and Roy had his hands full with funding every dream Walt ever had till the day he died. If alive today, Walt Disney couldn't possibly manage the multi-billion dollar conglomerate of his namesake company. People really need to stop comparing the milkman, paperboy, .10 cent Coca-Cola world of the 1930s to 21st-century business and economics. Disney laying off hundreds was necessary to streamlining their operations. Those CMs were not essential for day-to-day operations. Disney buying new assets is also necessary to broadening their marketshare, and purchasing Marvel was a stroke of genius. :)

Disney FTW!!!

[Condorman]

First off the Villain park, this is a real idea. It was planned as a fifth park during the '90s. Its actual name is Dark Kingdom, (sometimes referred to as Shadowlands). If you don't believe me, google either of those names, although you may have to search farther than the first couple of pages). I found it in, I believe it was the Orlando Business Journal. They had inside info regarding theme park ideas. Dark Kingdom wasn't just about villains, it was also about the darker aspects of Disney films. It was sort of a spooky Magic Kingdom. From those who have seen the plans, they say that it is one of the best parks that they have ever designed. Will it ever make it off the drawing boards? There are several rumors that it will, but we'll have to wait and see.

I'm not sure where you're getting your information from but a villains theme park was only ever rumor. There were never any formal blueprints, schematics, renderings, executive backing or Imagineering involvement in the idea. Show me the physical evidence to the contrary -- actual imagery and acknowledgement from WDI -- and I will believe you.

And if by Page 8 in a Google search you are referring to this...

http://www.danielgunter.com/arc1999/disney.htm

...and the following insert:

Fifth Gated Themepark at WDW: Shadowlands?
Rumors run amok on the Internet that the fifth gated themepark at WDW will be called Shadowlands, presumably to tie into the Disney Villains theme. People are reporting that this is official, but no one has been able to point us to anything that substantiates these reports.

This only proves my point. It's a childish "rumor run amok" from "people" that was never based in fact.

Disney's America, DAK's Beastly Kingdom, WestCOT, Port Disney, and even most recently the Night Kingdom were all very real and such imagery and WDI plans do exist to support them. Most of these ideas were born in the 1990s, not to mention Euro Disneyland, Tokyo DisneySea and DCA, all of which actually came to light. Neither Disney management nor WDI ever loaned their time to a villains kingdom idea nor will they ever moving forward.

Sorry.

[disney_princess_85]

Hate to break it to you guys, but the "3rd gate" at Paris will be almost certainly be ahead of any new park in America.

That was part of the original master plan and was a requirement of the original government agreement apparently that it had to be built by a certain year (2015 I think?). Along with that, they're going to need another hotel or two, and the 2nd phase of Disney Village as well to support the 3rd park. Thats going to be a huge investment.

Have there been any rumours as to what kind of park they're thinking of opening in Paris? If they want to have it built by 2015, they must have already started to plan it...

I'm looking forward to the new hotels, I wonder what themes they will go for?

Disney Village is in desperate need of a revamp- I don't suppose too many of you have visited DLP, but let me tell you that it is somewhat soulless and lacks a great deal of atmosphere.

[Condorman]

Have there been any rumours as to what kind of park they're thinking of opening in Paris? If they want to have it built by 2015, they must have already started to plan it...

I'm looking forward to the new hotels, I wonder what themes they will go for?

Disney Village is in desperate need of a revamp- I don't suppose too many of you have visited DLP, but let me tell you that it is somewhat soulless and lacks a great deal of atmosphere.

No matter what any original contract stipulates, I do not foresee Disney building a 3rd gate in Paris until they've maxxed out WDS first, and there is still plenty of room to expand the 2nd park. A new park in this economy is not an affordable expense for either Disney, nor the majority owners of DLP, and would cost a minimum $3+ billion USD. Remember, when it was Euro Disney it was not very popular for the same reason HK isn't or DCA wasn't. They were built on the cheap and are little more than half-day parks. Even WDS has that issue currently, and I can assure you Disney won't be making that mistake ever again with any new parks moving forward. Those are all remnants of Eisner's waning days -- he built the shells of parks quite nicely but never put the protein on the inside.

I have been to DLP and can safely say it is the most beautiful of all Disneylands, but like Anaheim, HK and even Tokyo to an extent, it does not create the ambient atmosphere that WDW gives you. The big boy is an immersive vacation, whereas the rest will only ever be 1 or 2-day trips. DLP is getting some new attractions, that much is certain. But of all the rumors floating around about new parks, DLP is not among and I don't see it happening anytime soon. Refurbing Disney Village and the resorts, now that's possible.

[kmk1180]

Have no idea if they will add a 5th park at WDW but if they do I would
love it if they would build DisneySea in Orlando.
I would love to see that park but can't afford the time and cost to
travel that far to see it.

[disney_princess_85]

No matter what any original contract stipulates, I do not foresee Disney building a 3rd gate in Paris until they've maxxed out WDS first, and there is still plenty of room to expand the 2nd park. A new park in this economy is not an affordable expense for either Disney, nor the majority owners of DLP, and would cost a minimum $3+ billion USD. Remember, when it was Euro Disney it was not very popular for the same reason HK isn't or DCA wasn't. They were built on the cheap and are little more than half-day parks. Even WDS has that issue currently, and I can assure you Disney won't be making that mistake ever again with any new parks moving forward. Those are all remnants of Eisner's waning days -- he built the shells of parks quite nicely but never put the protein on the inside..

It's a shame. I think that DLP has the potential to be fantastic, but at the moment WDS is really letting the side down (along with other factors of course). It's a lot better now they've got ToT but it is full of vast spaces and dud attractions (Armageddon). It's unfair to compare really, but Hollywood Studios is a million times better- the theming is fantastic. Hopefully we'll be seeing bigger and better things in WDS's future.

I have been to DLP and can safely say it is the most beautiful of all Disneylands, but like Anaheim, HK and even Tokyo to an extent, it does not create the ambient atmosphere that WDW gives you. The big boy is an immersive vacation, whereas the rest will only ever be 1 or 2-day trips. DLP is getting some new attractions, that much is certain. But of all the rumors floating around about new parks, DLP is not among and I don't see it happening anytime soon. Refurbing Disney Village and the resorts, now that's possible.

You're right, Disneyland Park is lovely. I haven't been to any of the other parks (yet!), but I agree with you that WDW is more of an experience, while DLP is certainly lacking something at the moment. It will take a long time for it to get anywhere near as huge or as engaging as WDW- if it ever does. For what it is though, I do enjoy it and I am very interested to see how it progresses in the future.

[disney_princess_85]

Have no idea if they will add a 5th park at WDW but if they do I would
love it if they would build DisneySea in Orlando.
I would love to see that park but can't afford the time and cost to
travel that far to see it.

DisneySea does look very good. I have visited DLP and WDW so far- next on my list is California, then Tokyo.

[zulemara]

This is not even mentioning spending a night at Pleasure Island,

Oh you mean the irish restaurant, "family friendly" cigar bar, Harley Davidson, and curl shops, paradiso 37 and the 7 empty buildings right? "Everywhere you look, there's fun things to do! It just keeps getting better!"

Otherwise I agree with you. I just had to point out that no one spends a night at Pleasure Island anymore. May it RIP

[fannatic]

Condorman, I'm not going to have an arguement with you about Dark Kingdom (Shadowlands) and I don't have time now to look up the various articles confirming the fact. If I do find time, I will provide a link. As for blueprints etc. - sorry I don't have access to that nor do most people outside of imagineering, but they do exist, I'll assure you. The concept is very real, if you were allowed to visit imagineering to review the various park concepts, I'm sure you would find your proof. As of now, you'll just have to take my word for it - or not (your choice).:thumbsup2

[fannatic]

Here's one link about the once proposed Villain park. I'll try to find more when I have time.:)
http://***************************/article/872707/10_disney_theme_parks_and_attractions.html?cat=16

[fannatic]

Does anyone know how to condense long URLs so that the link doesn't break? If so, let me know, so I can post the Villain park link. Thanks!:)

[chartle]

Here's one link about the once proposed Villain park. I'll try to find more when I have time.:)
http://***************************/article/872707/10_disney_theme_parks_and_attractions.html?cat=16

Does anyone know how to condense long URLs so that the link doesn't break? If so, let me know, so I can post the Villain park link. Thanks!:)

The Dis board software will condesnse the link for you. What you are getting is a banned link.

[fannatic]

Thanks Chartle. I'm not sure what a banned link is, but I can give the name of the article if anyone wants to google it. The article about the villain theme park is called 10 Disney Theme Parks and Attractions that Were Never Built - it's by Matthew Steed and is dated July 11, 2008. It also mentions Beastly Kingdom and Port Disney.:)

[Condorman]

Thanks Chartle. I'm not sure what a banned link is, but I can give the name of the article if anyone wants to google it. The article about the villain theme park is called 10 Disney Theme Parks and Attractions that Were Never Built - it's by Matthew Steed and is dated July 11, 2008. It also mentions Beastly Kingdom and Port Disney.:)

Like you said, it's not worth arguing over. It's a fun topic, and I enjoy seeing the artwork from WDI with regards to what might have been.

Having said that, AssociatedContent.com is a website where anyone can write anything about any subject. Mike Steed is not an actual reporter, and he has neither access nor facts to back up any of his statements. This is the same guy who wrote an article on how to cancel your Facebook account. While some of the park ideas he mentioned are very well-known, the mention of Dark Kingdom is no more valid than some second-hand rumor he picked up and regurgitated for the sake of a topic he thought he'd have fun writing about. I'm happy for him. I'm glad you believe it. But it was never a real idea.

[chartle]

Thanks Chartle. I'm not sure what a banned link is, but I can give the name of the article if anyone wants to google it. The article about the villain theme park is called 10 Disney Theme Parks and Attractions that Were Never Built - it's by Matthew Steed and is dated July 11, 2008. It also mentions Beastly Kingdom and Port Disney.:)

I believe the mods here ban certain websites for reasons that I don't know. The software does in automatically. Just like it filters certain words.

If you ever need to refer to the actor who played Bert in Mary Poppins you have to be creative.

[fannatic]

Agreed. But, I know that I've also read an Orlando Business Journal article that interviewed imagineers about the project. They said that they thought that it will never be green lit, because some of the higher ups were uncomfortable with the idea. (This was an Eisner era interview). I'll try to find a link, but it was like a '98 interview. Also, you claim that we must have proof about it, do you have proof that this park has never been planned in any form? I'd like to see that.:thumbsup2

[johnGorski]

Igar era i highly doubt a 5 gate a WDW will ever be announced. May a park or two outside of Flordia. But this not a dis on Igar at all he has done a great job with the company outside of the theme park business unit.

[belle26]

I received an email from a friend about Disney buying land in Bellmawr, NJ, right across the river from Philly. It was a three page article, but I have no idea what the source was. It talked about how it would feature a direct link to historic Philadelphia, and the different areas of the park. Anyone else heard anything about this? It was a very interesting article, and would be even more exciting if I could verify a source!

[loveysbydesign]

I received an email from a friend about Disney buying land in Bellmawr, NJ, right across the river from Philly. It was a three page article, but I have no idea what the source was. It talked about how it would feature a direct link to historic Philadelphia, and the different areas of the park. Anyone else heard anything about this? It was a very interesting article, and would be even more exciting if I could verify a source!
Found this!
http://www.philly.com/inquirer/breaking/news_breaking/20090610_Fantasyland__Word_of_new_Disney_park_in_S __Jersey.html

[belle26]

Thanks, i knew it sounded too good to be true!

[dizwizkidz]

Well how about a theme park centered around Marvel comic book characters right there in Orlando? I'm thinking what an awesome range of possibilities that would present.
8 days and counting to WDW & Pop Century

[poeticdiabetic]

I'm not an Imagineer or anything, but Disney can certainly make investments into more mature-minded rides without hurting the little kiddies. I mean, TOT and EE aren't for little kids, but they are very popular.

And here's another thing, too. Some little kids aren't scary. They think so-called scary rides as the fun rides. It's all in how you package them.

But I personally do not see Disney opening new parks. And if they did, it will be in Florida. They still have acres and acres of land that they have already bought that isn't developed. Plus, Disney's parks are in Southern California and Florida for a reason. (great weather)

But I think that what you will see are re-engineering existing rides and theme parks. They are doing a good job with looking into the Star tours and Space Mountain. More of that sort of stuff may occur in the near future.

Oh, and I can see the Marvel comics slowly showing up in DHS. They might have some stunt show with the characters in order to introduce them to DHS. But I do not see any new gates or parks opening in the US for a long time.

[IndianaSPEED]

I really only see "one" big addition to the WDW Parks and that would be for a Marvel Super Hero section in Hollywood Studios or Magic Kingdom. Having a Marvel section with a few coasters/simulators would definitely detour people away from Universal's Islands of Adventure parks and gain them much profit. I'm sure Disney had the idea of a "Marvel" World ever since they pursued Marvel for its license. They don't need to make a completely new park but just add-on to DHS or MK. Instead of fully updating/changing the Space Mountain ride to the Paris (?) version they are only giving it minor updates such as new track replacements/theme. Why not fully update it? Well because they are planning to make a super hero section with coasters at one of their parks to compete with Universal.

Mark my words. 2012 seems so far away though!

[anthony2k7]

But I personally do not see Disney opening new parks. And if they did, it will be in Florida. They still have acres and acres of land that they have already bought that isn't developed. Plus, Disney's parks are in Southern California and Florida for a reason. (great weather)


I dont think the weather is important at all - it didnt affect their decision to build parks outside america! Weather in Paris can be impressive cold (including real snow in the winter), and dont forget at Tokyo the equivalent of Main Street is even covered to help sheild guests from the weather.

[kyoung6166]

I really only see "one" big addition to the WDW Parks and that would be for a Marvel Super Hero section in Hollywood Studios or Magic Kingdom. Having a Marvel section with a few coasters/simulators would definitely detour people away from Universal's Islands of Adventure parks and gain them much profit. I'm sure Disney had the idea of a "Marvel" World ever since they pursued Marvel for its license.

Disney cannot build a Marvel Theme Park because of the licensing Deal Universal signed with Marvel 10 years ago. They have an exclusive deal in place that no other Theme Park can make any Marvel Character Ride east of the Mississippi River for as long as Universal wants to keep the contract. Disney can get the rights back from Universal, if they change or close an attraction. So if Universal wants to update Spiderman they would need Marvel's ok, now that Disney owns Marvel I doubt they would give the ok to update the ride. Universal is going to have to either update the Marvel rides to compete with other theme parks or close them eventually because of the age of the rides, then Disney will be able to get the rights back to do what they want with the Marvel Characters.