Frozen will probably take over maelstrom

[rteetz]

I have from a very reliable source that frozen will be over taking maelstrom in Norway. This source said it was confirmed to a very small group a recent Disney wonder cruise from George Scribner animator and imagineer. His sister in law is also a producer for frozen. It will only be a maelstrom redo not a whole Norway redo like some have rumored. Supposedly he says this is a done deal and is happening.

Se other rumors from him is that Tom Fitzgerald May be out the door sooner than later. Even with his new job.

Dan cockerall also may be getting groomed to be the next WDW president even tho he has struggled at disneys weakest park.

Shanghai will open in fall of 2015.

Parts of MyMagic+ will be heading to Disneyland Paris.

WDI has pitched a third gate for Tokyo which supposedly is moving forward

 

[Figmentforever24]

They better do it right if they are going to do it, and thank Jesus all of Norway isn't being transformed into the city from Frozen. Someone in the big office still has sense.

MyMagic+ is going to go to more then Disneyland Paris by the end. They didn't spend all the money for it to only be used in one park.

I forget where did he work?

Tokyo would want a third gate to go along with all the expansions and additions they are adding the next 10 years.

 

[MuddyTires]

I have from a very reliable source

In other words you read it on another message board....

http://forums.wdwmagic.com/threads/the-spirited-seventh-heaven.884731/

 

[Figmentforever24]

In other words you read it on another message board....

http://forums.wdwmagic.com/threads/the-spirited-seventh-heaven.884731/

And if he did.....?? Don't matter where he heard it from, and if the spirit gave the rumor then 91% of the time the rumor will be true. So yea the source is probably reliable.

 

[rteetz]

In other words you read it on another message board.... http://forums.wdwmagic.com/threads/the-spirited-seventh-heaven.884731/

The spirit has been right more than most I'll take it as reliable over some of the crazy things I've heard

Also those threads are ahead of the game all the time I love the disboards but no one gets rumors and news right like they do.

 

[rteetz]

They better do it right if they are going to do it, and thank Jesus all of Norway isn't being transformed into the city from Frozen. Someone in the big office still has sense. MyMagic+ is going to go to more then Disneyland Paris by the end. They didn't spend all the money for it to only be used in one park. I forget where did he work? Tokyo would want a third gate to go along with all the expansions and additions they are adding the next 10 years.

I think when mymagic+ hits other parks it will be unique to each park because of what has happened in WDW.

As for frozen it sounds like it will be pretty cheap for an overlay. They supposedly have approved the ride but a Olaf movie might replace the frozen one that hasn't been approved or put through yet. I still think Disney could have done much much Better.

Dan is at DHS...

Spirit shot down rumors of ratatouille and a second gate at Hong Kong.

He also said that Tom Fitzgerald coming to Epcot was a demotion not a promotion his last job was supposedly better.

 

[wdwgreg]

My Magic + and bail out, is great news for Paris, if TWDC take full control we will at least have pathways that dont have 5foot wide potholes in them ( i kid you not, you try pushing a wheelchair around that place)

But Frozen overlayed over Malestrom is a terrible terrible idea, the whole point of the countries in Epcot is to get the culture of that country, Frozen is not Norwegian culture it is at best Scandinavian culture, if you want rides that are just about the Disney movies then you have Fantasyland, Epcot should be about the country

But Norway does need a new end film, with those huge computer monitors

 

[rteetz]

My Magic + and bail out, is great news for Paris, if TWDC take full control we will at least have pathways that dont have 5foot wide potholes in them ( i kid you not, you try pushing a wheelchair around that place) But Frozen overlayed over Malestrom is a terrible terrible idea, the whole point of the countries in Epcot is to get the culture of that country, Frozen is not Norwegian culture it is at best Scandinavian culture, if you want rides that are just about the Disney movies then you have Fantasyland, Epcot should be about the country But Norway does need a new end film, with those huge computer monitors

I've been saying that all along about frozen in world showcase. Frozen deserves it's own d or e ticket in MK or DHS at the least.

 

[disneysource]

I like the Maelstrom, but I wouldn't mind if they do redo it as long as it doesn't overshadow the Norway theme.

 

[disney meema]

Well that should be huge hit and a huge line

 

[rteetz]

Supposedly maelstrom will go down for 18 months in January 2015, will reopen sometime in 2016 summer time ish

Also soarin is getting a new film that will come in 2016.

 

[rteetz]

Also a quick add that frozen may get a scene in philharmagic. Philharmagic does go down for a refurb in September...

Wdwthemeparks.com also has a source confirming frozen is coming to maelstrom.

They are the ones that say frozen will also come to philharmagic.

It's looking more and more likely frozen will over take maelstrom whether we want to or not...

Some new overheard shot of Shanghai's version of the seven dwarfs mine train shows that their version may be even more toned down than WDW. That also means there may be some differences making each unique in a way. Disney has not said much about shanghai except treasure cove. Many people including Michael Eisner say a tron coaster is coming there.

 

[jamarmiller]

Where would they put a third park in Tokyo ? There is no more land ? Right ? I guess they could do some more land reclamation projects ?

 

[ChipnDale79]

Also a quick add that frozen may get a scene in philharmagic. Philharmagic does go down for a refurb in September...

Wdwthemeparks.com also has a source confirming frozen is coming to maelstrom.

They are the ones that say frozen will also come to philharmagic.

It's looking more and more likely frozen will over take maelstrom whether we want to or not...

Some new overheard shot of Shanghai's version of the seven dwarfs mine train shows that their version may be even more toned down than WDW. That also means there may be some differences making each unique in a way. Disney has not said much about shanghai except treasure cove. Many people including Michael Eisner say a tron coaster is coming there.

Interesting you noted philharmagic, we were watching Frozen with the boys last night and the wife and I were talking about how long it'll take disney to add it to Philharmagic.

With the music in Frozen, it's going to happen and it should.

 

[rteetz]

Where would they put a third park in Tokyo ? There is no more land ? Right ? I guess they could do some more land reclamation projects ?

With the money that the oriental company puts into their parks I wouldn't doubt they would buy more land or do something to get that third park.

 

[skier_pete]

I have a question on this one...wouldn't Norway (the country) have to approve this? All the countries in World Showcase are partly funded by there host country. I would think Norway would be given input on this because of that.

I could see the characters mixed into Maelstrom and still have it be about the history of Norway.

I don't buy Frozen going in Philharmagic. Sure it probably wouldn't be that hard, but what benefit does Disney have for doing it. It may drive some increase in attendance for a short time, but the overall benefits for the park would be negligible.

 

[DanBoris]

I have a question on this one...wouldn't Norway (the country) have to approve this? All the countries in World Showcase are partly funded by there host country. I would think Norway would be given input on this because of that.

I could see the characters mixed into Maelstrom and still have it be about the history of Norway.

I don't buy Frozen going in Philharmagic. Sure it probably wouldn't be that hard, but what benefit does Disney have for doing it. It may drive some increase in attendance for a short time, but the overall benefits for the park would be negligible.

According to this article, Norway has provided funding for the pavilion since 2002:

http://thedisneyblog.com/2011/05/31/epcots-shabby-norway-film-making-waves-in-norway/

 

[DanBoris]

Also a quick add that frozen may get a scene in philharmagic. Philharmagic does go down for a refurb in September...

Wdwthemeparks.com also has a source confirming frozen is coming to maelstrom.

They are the ones that say frozen will also come to philharmagic.

It's looking more and more likely frozen will over take maelstrom whether we want to or not...

Some new overheard shot of Shanghai's version of the seven dwarfs mine train shows that their version may be even more toned down than WDW. That also means there may be some differences making each unique in a way. Disney has not said much about shanghai except treasure cove. Many people including Michael Eisner say a tron coaster is coming there.

So far the Shanghai Mine Ride looks to be identical:

 

[rteetz]

I have a question on this one...wouldn't Norway (the country) have to approve this? All the countries in World Showcase are partly funded by there host country. I would think Norway would be given input on this because of that. I could see the characters mixed into Maelstrom and still have it be about the history of Norway. I don't buy Frozen going in Philharmagic. Sure it probably wouldn't be that hard, but what benefit does Disney have for doing it. It may drive some increase in attendance for a short time, but the overall benefits for the park would be negligible.

Actually most countries aren't funded by their host countries anymore I thought this too but that was shot down after I was told by several people this isn't the case anymore. For philharmagic it would be a simple add and it is getting a refurb this September.

 

[rteetz]

So far the Shanghai Mine Ride looks to be identical:

In the thread that picture was posted on many said it was different I didn't think so either so I went along with it.