A new park?

[Florida Dreamin']

If they did do Toy Story land, I hope it would be nothing like Hong Kong's. Hong Kong's is just mediocre carnival rides heavily themed (think dino-rama).

If they did anything I would left for them to do a "Misfits Park" like someone mentioned earlier. It could include Oswald, Hercules, Quasimodo, Marie, Pete and his dragon, etc.

 

[huge mickey fan]

I for one have no desire to see a 5th park at WDW anytime in the foreseeable future. I think there is plenty to do and see already. I've been 17 times and still feel that there is much left to discover. Adding a 5th park would complicate matters and make short trips even more difficult.
My guess is that a 5th park would significantly raise base ticket prices, as well as the hopper option.

There's just no need for another park right now. Better that they focus on improving and updating the ones that are already there.

I have to agree. I would love for Hollywood Studios to get some attention. Instead of a 5th gate add some thrill rides there. Maybe with villians or unused movies from the Disney Vault. How cool would a trip in time be with the Robinsons?

 

[nooneshome]

I think instead of a new park just expand the existing parks.

 

[qman]

What is Avatarland?

 

[magicbob]

DisneySea! (Modeled after park adjoining Tokyo Disneyland... google it).

A great mix of Thrill and family Rides with magnificent theming... a looping roller coaster (name escapes me at the moment), Indiana Jones Adventure, Journey to the Center of the Earth, 20K Leagues Under the Sea, etc.

Just replace Tower of Terror with something else since there's already a ToT in DHS. Other than that, they could almost replicate the park exactly and have an amazing new experience.

An expansion of DHS with the Toy Story Land from Hong Kong (maybe use that great theming but have better actual rides, and perhaps Radiator Springs (now being built at California Adventure) would be other good ideas for FLorida expansion although not for a competely new park.

 

[DrDoofenshmirtz]

What is Avatarland?

Disney purchased the rights to create a themed land at AK, based on James Cameron's Avatar movie. The one with the tall blue aliens.

 

[SIMJUN]

A Villains park with more coaster type rides.

A new version of Pleasure Island - seperate from Downtown Disney.

 

[DRDISNEYMD]

If they did do Toy Story land, I hope it would be nothing like Hong Kong's. Hong Kong's is just mediocre carnival rides heavily themed (think dino-rama).

If they did anything I would left for them to do a "Misfits Park" like someone mentioned earlier. It could include Oswald, Hercules, Quasimodo, Marie, Pete and his dragon, etc.

Really?!? I didn't get that vibe from the pictures -- at all. I would hate for Toy Story Land to be that way. I don't hate Dino-rama, I 'get' it -- but I wouldn't want that kind of essence at HS. Toy Story Land looks SO incredibly cute to me.

 

[DRDISNEYMD]

What is Avatarland?

Here are some links about the new Avatarland that will be at AK ---> supposedly.

Avatarland announcements and updates from the Disney Parks Blog ~

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[Tropical Wilds]

I'd kill for something more aimed at adults, a section that appeals to our nostalgia factor, a section for adult-themed rides (Alien Encouther anybody?), with a real emphasis on thrill rides. There's a real gap that Disney hasn't touched between little kids and people with families. The adults travelling alone and the families with teens. Disney has their hands on so many adult properties, I wish they'd do something with them.

Yes, yes, I know they're doing an Avatar-themed land... But honestly... I couldn't possibly care less. The movie didn't appeal to me, a park based around it... I just don't see it having any real appeal 10, 20, or 30 years fromnow. It's a fad, not something that should have an entire area devoted to it.

Disney has a knack for dazzling people and I'd love to see that fleshed out into thrill rides in a way that truly takes people's breath away. Like The Mummy rollercoaster at Universal... That ride really stood out. It was so amazing, so edge-of-your-seat, white-knuckled, completely involved... It was awesome to do something so thrilling that truly got your whole stomach tied up in knots, where the rational part of your brain is tricked into think "OMG, what's happening!" Even with RRC, which I love, I didn't get off that ride with the same rush that I did The Mummy. I want to see Disney tackle that, turn the thrill ride into something fantastic, polished, and make us all go "HOW DID THEY DO THAT!" like people did when they did when they saw the ballroom in HM for the first time, when they saw the dinos for the first time, when they rode Alien Encounter, when they looked down the hallway of the ToT... Something where the effects are almost more thrilling than the thrill.

Think of it, it writes itself... There could even theme it so that it's centered around all the bad guys, the tricksters, the people that are so bad, they're good. Something edgy and a little wicked. The stage shows could be like that Villians book from years ago... The stories were told from the POV of the bad guys and were very tongue-in-cheek (and stopped right before they were defeated...).

The centerpiece of the park? Bald Mountain.

Somebody, get Disney on the phone. I got me ideas.

 

[DRDISNEYMD]

I just can't wait to visit a land where everything is lit with blue lights, and experience the thrill of slowly floating along at a snails pace, wearing uncomfortable 3D glasses, being confused and bored for nearly three straight hours.

Oh, wait, I think have the "land" confused with the "movie."

Exactly. You are too funny, lol.

I don't care about Avatar the movie. I tried watching it ON DEMAND and couldn't get through the first thirty minutes. I am excited for the new 'land' at AK -- the film itself, has nothing to do with my excitement.

AK needs more, I don't care what movie they use or if they use a movie theme at all - 'something' needs to be added. I think Disney will do it well. I just want some great rides, nice atmosphere, and most importantly -- I would like for AK to become a full day park experience with night life.

Revenge of the Mummy was also based on a meaningless movie. It's been around for almost 8 years now and it's still a huge hit and recently won the 2011 Golden Ticket Award for best indoor coaster.

The movie itself, is an insignificant aspect of how Disney or any theme park will interpret and create an experience that is pleasurable for all guests, IMO.

 

[Florida Dreamin']

Really?!? I didn't get that vibe from the pictures -- at all. I would hate for Toy Story Land to be that way. I don't hate Dino-rama, I 'get' it -- but I wouldn't want that kind of essence at HS. Toy Story Land looks SO incredibly cute to me.

Don't get me wrong I would LOVE for there to be a Toy Story (Play)land in WDW but just think about it...

the slinky ride is very similar to those Music Express type rides ; http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Himalaya_(ride)

the RC coaster is much like a "Galleon" ride ; http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pirate_ship_(ride)

 

[DRDISNEYMD]

Don't get me wrong I would LOVE for there to be a Toy Story (Play)land in WDW but just think about it...

the slinky ride is very similar to those Music Express type rides ; http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Himalaya_(ride)

the RC coaster is much like a "Galleon" ride ; http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pirate_ship_(ride)

Thanks for the links. I just love learning new things.

I think you're right and I must agree with you.

I just watched a youtube video of Toy Story Playland in Disneyland Paris ---> HERE

It appears to be somewhat small in scale and yes, I did pick up a kind of 'carnival-esque' vibe quite similar to that of Dinoland. I don't hate it but I certainly don't love it. Okay, you helped changed my mind. HS can add a few more Toy Story themed rides without dedicating an entire land to it. I really like the parachute ride. Also, I would like HS to expand upon the Star Wars theme or perhaps Marvel, if possible. HS needs help too and then there's Epcot, lol.

 

[YankeePrincess]

I think they need to work on HS and AK a bit more before starting up another park. I know they are already adding the Avatar section to AK but they needs more rides or attractions there.

HS should have a Star Wars section. A few more Star Wars related rides maybe? Have a restaurant themed after the cantina in the movie?

If they do add something else I would vote for a villians park or maybe something like a California Adventure.