'Avatar,' 'Coco' attractions are coming to Disneyland — and other big news from D23

[Chili327]

We have DVC VGC -- nothing from GRR or Creek would affect the hotel or DVC. Perhaps the ambience when stepping out into the parks, but I think that's not going to be affected. Really do think it'll be in Pumba lot if I had my guess on what they really want to do with the IP and how expansive with both water AND fire/ash elements in play.

Hard disagree, about not affecting the hotel/DVC vibe. Also Pumba is across Harbor... No? (isn't that where the new garage would be)

Paradise gardens is too small and narrow for a coco land with 2 rides. just won't fit. Paradise+Pixar land -- sure, but that's REALLY long space --would be interesting to see though. I just think Hollywood retheme would be a very nice centerpiece for something as unique and popular Coco is for socal visitors.

Skyliner -- yes, security. We vision is this: retire trams. Build on top of both garage decks.
Landing spots: Mickey garage top floor - DTD-Monorail expansion -- Esplanade: tram loading landing area -- Eastern Garage gateway - top floor -- makes use of low usage space; replaces aging transportation and brings foot traffic to optimal flows. Future potential -- Gardenwalk - Toystory lot - Disney Springs West coast.

Gardenwalk is the only shopping district that will be over there (IMO), the Toy Story lot will be 3rd gate. Nothing else makes any sense.

How could it not affect the views from the hotel if GRR and/or RCCT were removed? Here's a sample of one beautiful view of Grizzly Peak with RCCT in the foreground:

https://duchessofdisneyland.com/dow...nd-resort-hotels/grand-californian-hotel-spa/

Yes, agree, it very much would affect the view & the vibe if removed. National Park doesn't fit well in Pandora, or Mexico.

 

[Chili327]

And here was our view just last week from the 5th floor
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What kind of room request do you use to get that view? (if i say as high as possible and non pool side will that cover it? )

 

[LKing]

Paradise gardens is too small and narrow for a coco land with 2 rides. just won't fit.

Coco Land? I thought it was just a single ride.

 

[dina444444]

Hard disagree, about not affecting the hotel/DVC vibe. Also Pumba is across Harbor... No? (isn't that where the new garage would be)

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Gardenwalk is the only shopping district that will be over there (IMO), the Toy Story lot will be 3rd gate. Nothing else makes any sense.




Yes, agree, it very much would affect the view & the vibe if removed. National Park doesn't fit well in Pandora, or Mexico.

They may have meant the simba lot which is across Disneyland Drive. The puma lot will likely be absorbed into the eastern Gateway expansion.

 

[Duckbug.Ducktales]

What kind of room request do you use to get that view? (if i say as high as possible and non pool side will that cover it? )

Well, this was a cash stay and on the opposite side of the hotel to the DVC wing

 

[irlandaise]

And here was our view just last week from the 5th floor
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Gorgeous! I love Grizzly Peak. (As you can tell from my avatar. ) I'm a native Californian, so I love the entirely Grizzly Peak/Hwy 49/RCCT area.

 

[Duckbug.Ducktales]

Gorgeous! I love Grizzly Peak. (As you can tell from my avatar. ) I'm a native Californian, so I love the entirely Grizzly Peak/Hwy 49/RCCT area.

I'm a North Carolinian and love the area as well! I think they will keep it, the trees are basically the icons of the Grand Californian (all the hotel merch has the trees)

 

[nalababybear]

Lol, yes simba (dtd lot). Why the two lion king references way apart....my brain doesn't compute that.

All we see are tall trees lining the fence. Few rooms get anything else. I doubt those trees at the perimeter would go either.

If Coco truly getting a single, short water ride, it may work over in paradise, but that's doing it a disservice imho.

Just start building that garage already.

 

[LKing]

Just start building that garage already.

See post #35 above.

 

[Duckbug.Ducktales]

Speaking of the trees, is it possible to trim some of them around Grizzly Peak? The mountain will disappear eventually otherwise! But knowing nothing about tree trimming, I don't know if it's feasible to trim from the top

 

[OlliePop27]

Speaking of the trees, is it possible to trim some of them around Grizzly Peak? The mountain will disappear eventually otherwise! But knowing nothing about tree trimming, I don't know if it's feasible to trim from the top

I know! Back in 2001 you could see the peak so clearly. Now you barely notice it's there! I love the trees too since they've grown in but it would be nice to see the mountain better.

 

[LKing]

Went to the parks today. Noticed that dirt was moved.