How would you rearrange the parks?

[mhaftman7]

I am a rookie here so try not to bash my ideas altogether. I'll break them up by parks to try to make less clutter. So.. here I go.

MK - Many have suggested moving OMD from DHS to MK. I agree. Move it to Main Street. It just makes more sense than taking up space at DHS. With the expansion of FL, the idea of just eliminating TT from MK altogether just makes sense. The ETR just needs to go altogether. It is just horrible. Why not convert it into Animator's Palate Restaurant. You could theme it more toward POTC or Aladdin.

EPCOT - I have read where Kodak will be out sooner than later, possible replacements that would work well would be Crayola, Nintendo, or Microsoft. That would open a wide variety of possible new entries in that section. Crayola would be able to pull of some wild color ideas. Nintendo or Microsoft would be able to pull of some sensational ideas that revolve around the XBOX or Wii. Nintendo would probably be a better fit than Microsoft with their business structure geared more towards family.

DHS - A while back there was talk of the IJ stunt show being replaced with an IJ themed ride. Is the popularity of IJ still that high? I know that the recent movie had moderate success, but I don't know if IJ still fits the Disney model. It could be the perfect location for the long rumored MI ride. With HISTA going away at EPCOT, the HISTK play area could EASILY be transformed into A Bug's Life. The BT is slowly but surely dying. It could easily be transformed into a Marvel themed attraction after the liscensing expires over at USF. With OMD being moved to MK, I would also move toward removing VLM and PHD. In a few years the whole Narnia craze should be completely worn off. So you are removing three attractions. I don't understand why the updated PHD and Disney XD programming is utilized more. Handy Manny, Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, Phineas & Ferb, and Kick Buttowski are not being maximized to their fullest potential. With the FL expansion over at MK most likely knocking out TT, I would try to recreate the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse to have the one on ones. With Kodak pulling out of Disney properties, maybe it is time that Disney remakes the Muppets 3D attraction. I cant see it going away purely on the idea that they are trying to reintroduce the Muppets into the movies.

DAK - I would definitely add a T-REX restaurant to the mix. Love the one in DD.

Any other ideas?

 

[Galen_50]

Some nice ideas, but I think that you have missed most of the themes at DHS. Removing the Indiana Jones Stunt show, unless it was for an Indiana Jones ride wouldn't make much sense right now. First it has come out in the last couple of weeks that they may be making one more IJ movie. Second, that small section of the park is themed to adventure movies. A Monsters Inc. ride would fit better back in the Pixer area. I also think OMD is where it should be. This park is more about movies and the history of Hollywood. Walt Disney legacy is very important to Holleywood. And it fits it the ainamation area. I also think the VLM should be there, because without the Little Mermaid movie, I think Disney as a company would be way different than it is today. I agree with removing the Narnia, but I don't think it will happen. Even without Disney's involvement, there are more movies coming out including one this summer.

I think what the MK needs on main street is an attraction on the history of Mickey Mouse.

 

[Disco]

Best idea would be to bulldoze DS and start fresh.
Barring that a new IJ ride would work best in AL in the MK. AK would be well themed for the IJ ride but it already has CDtE which is the same ride basically. It would just be redundant. I don't think the IJ ride should be in DS at all as it would not fit the bill in my mind. You would need some sort of behind the scenes or production value (ala the stunt show) to make it work.
I don't really care for the stunt show so it can just plain go in my mind.
Adding a well thought out TT to DS would be good. Put it somewhere off of Pixar, Muppets, backlot or off the HIStKs playground somehow.
MK needs to update all the indoor track rides (PP, SW, PoTC etc...) to something like WtP in Japan. What I would really suggest is they make these improvements only if they increase ride capacity and reduce operational costs. I would suggest doubling all these rides so that they have at least two tracks that they can open and shut down due to demand. Disney can accomplish this by taking their 2D floor layouts and making them more multi story capable.
Also, I love restaurants that are incorporated into the rides (like the one in the POtC in DL, COOL!). They need to do this across all the parks.
AK is awesome as it is, maybe one more thrill ride on the left side of the park and get rid of the Dino carnival crap. That is just an offense to the senses. If Disney can't put together a cool Dinosaur theme for a park, pigs should be flying!
Epcot is just too complicated to get into. All I can say is *** were they thinking with Mission Space?! World showcase I still love. Just needs more restaurants and maybe a few more rides mixed in them like Mexico.
I'm tired now, too much ranting...

 

[Disco]

I agree with removing the Narnia, but I don't think it will happen. Even without Disney's involvement, there are more movies coming out including one this summer.

LOL, the attraction and movies sucked even though Disney was involved. Now that they don't have to be affiliated with Narnia anymore I would think removing the attraction would be a no brainer.

 

[DC7800]

LOL, the attraction and movies sucked even though Disney was involved. Now that they don't have to be affiliated with Narnia anymore I would think removing the attraction would be a no brainer.

The poor excuse for an attraction didn't even attempt to do the movies justice, so regrettably I may have to give you that one, but to even suggest the movies sucked? Uh, No.

I would actually hope that Disney had the foresight to retain the attraction rights to future films in the event they ever wanted to do a proper attraction. Clearly the concepts lend themselves to a truly impressive theme-park experience; The sort of thing Disney used to do.

 

[skiingfast]

I would actually hope that Disney had the foresight to retain the attraction rights to future films in the event they ever wanted to do a proper attraction. Clearly the concepts lend themselves to a truly impressive theme-park experience; The sort of thing Disney used to do.

I would guess that Disney has exclusive theme park rights to do whatever they want with Narnia not matter how many they make or who makes theme. It's not like Disney could get fox to let them build a simpsons ride based on the movie, because it has a movie now.

Also your right, it could lead to a great attraction. Who would of guessed that Toy Story would of led to TSM a carnival shooting game.

 

[lockedoutlogic]

I am a rookie here so try not to bash my ideas altogether. I'll break them up by parks to try to make less clutter. So.. here I go.

MK - Many have suggested moving OMD from DHS to MK. I agree. Move it to Main Street. It just makes more sense than taking up space at DHS. With the expansion of FL, the idea of just eliminating TT from MK altogether just makes sense. The ETR just needs to go altogether. It is just horrible. Why not convert it into Animator's Palate Restaurant. You could theme it more toward POTC or Aladdin.

EPCOT - I have read where Kodak will be out sooner than later, possible replacements that would work well would be Crayola, Nintendo, or Microsoft. That would open a wide variety of possible new entries in that section. Crayola would be able to pull of some wild color ideas. Nintendo or Microsoft would be able to pull of some sensational ideas that revolve around the XBOX or Wii. Nintendo would probably be a better fit than Microsoft with their business structure geared more towards family.

DHS - A while back there was talk of the IJ stunt show being replaced with an IJ themed ride. Is the popularity of IJ still that high? I know that the recent movie had moderate success, but I don't know if IJ still fits the Disney model. It could be the perfect location for the long rumored MI ride. With HISTA going away at EPCOT, the HISTK play area could EASILY be transformed into A Bug's Life. The BT is slowly but surely dying. It could easily be transformed into a Marvel themed attraction after the liscensing expires over at USF. With OMD being moved to MK, I would also move toward removing VLM and PHD. In a few years the whole Narnia craze should be completely worn off. So you are removing three attractions. I don't understand why the updated PHD and Disney XD programming is utilized more. Handy Manny, Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, Phineas & Ferb, and Kick Buttowski are not being maximized to their fullest potential. With the FL expansion over at MK most likely knocking out TT, I would try to recreate the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse to have the one on ones. With Kodak pulling out of Disney properties, maybe it is time that Disney remakes the Muppets 3D attraction. I cant see it going away purely on the idea that they are trying to reintroduce the Muppets into the movies.

DAK - I would definitely add a T-REX restaurant to the mix. Love the one in DD.

Any other ideas?

woah...alphabet soup here.

this is a first: i know we become way too dependent on abbreviations and acronyms...it is the way of the world.

and i normally don't have to think about it when talking about WDW (which i know inside and out)...

but you've got me stumped...it's gonna take two hours to figure all these out

 

[Faldred]

I'll second the acronym overload! OMD was a complete mystery to me until I went to All Ears and looked up everything at DHS ("One Man's Dream", by the way).

Some of my thoughts...

Magic Kingdom: For the most part, the park is petty solid, especially with the new Fantasyland expansion. (I like the idea of upgrading the dark rides similar to Tokyo's version of Pooh, though.) There are some exceptions, however.

Tomorrowland needs to figure out what it's supposed to be -- is it a tribute to the old-fashion romantic looks at the world of tomorrow from a 1950's or 1960's perspective, or is it an evolving focus on space and science fiction? Pick one and stick with it.

As for rides/attractions, Carousel of Progress kind of fits the "throwback" model, but in an ideal world, I'd move it to Epcot, likely swapping it for Mission: Space. Throw Stitch out and bring back the original Alien Encounter (though admittedly, mixing up the background noise in the soundtrack will improve the immersion for repeat visits).

I'd love to say move Buzz Lightyear to DHS, but it would pretty much overlap with TSM, so let it stay where it is. Laugh Floor could move to DHS, however. That opens up a spot for a new ride or attraction.

The Speedway simply doesn't fit. At all. I'm not even sure where it could be moved to that would make sense. No where in the Magic Kingdom, for sure, and I can't see a good fit in the other parks as well, except as a "Cars" themed ride in DHS. This is a second place open for a new attraction.

Main Street USA over the years has been slowly turned into a long line of shops. A shame. Moving some of the non-ride attractions over here, like One Man's Dream and/or The Magic of Disney Animation from DHS would give more actual use to this area of the park and open up expansion in DHS.

Epcot: On the whole, Epcot simply needs more. More countries in World Showcase, representing areas of the world not already present. Now, one can say that Animal Kingdom "covers" Africa and (western) Asia (e.g., India), but I could easily see Epcot fits for: South American (Brazil, Peru, Chile?), Caribbean (Jamaica?), Eastern European (Poland? Russia?), Western Asian (India?), and Africa (Ethiopia?). There should also be more ride type attractions in the World Showcase, to provide variety.

Future World needs rethinking. It isn't really a "future world" at all, but a semi-haphazard collection of informational- (or pseudo-informational-) attractions. Better to reorganize into three more coherent groupings: Nature (The Sea, The Land, other natural sciences based exhibits and attractions), Technology (Spaceship Earth, Test Track, Innoventions, Carousel of Progress), and Imagination (Figment, Innoventions, plus others TBD)

DHS: Not only does it need more, but it has practically no organization at all. Possible name change (again) aside, the park should be themed into the various aspects of the entertainment business:

Film (specifically, live-action movies and television). Possibly broken down into sub-genres as well, it would need to capture everything from Star Wars and Indiana Jones to the Steetmosphere performers, Tower of Terror, and the Great American Movie Ride. Ditch the backlot tour, but instead create a dark ride that shows the "behind the scenes" steps that go into making a film set come to life on the screen.

Animation, including a moved and greatly improved "Toontown", a full-fledged "Pixar Place" and a "Playhouse Disney" area as its major subsections. A Monsters, Inc. ride has long been rumored... a Wall-E ride would be great as well. The best place to "move" the Indy cars from MK is here as well, though with a complete conversion to Radiator Springs, naturally. The Towntown itself can be an homage to classic Disney animation, which would bridge nicely to the more modern Pixar and PHD sections. Playhouse Disney stage show can be moved here, along with one or two dark rides (or toned down "shakers") themed to the shows (and done in such a way that they can be updated as shows come and go); .e.g., a less intense "shaker" could take kids (and their parents) for a ride in the Little Einsteins' "Rocket", or a dark ride could show them Warehouse Mouse's view of the Imagination Mover's warehouse.

Music already includes Rock and Rollercoaster and the AI Experience, but there are other opportunities. An exhibit/shop combination could let guests record their own records, and take it through some of the post-production. Educational, fun, and an opportunity for a sale or two... what's not to like?

Stage for the most part, this would be just grouping the existing stage shows (ala Beauty and the Beast and The Little Mermaid), but someone more enterprising than I could develop additional attractions around the concept. Maybe a dark ride similar to the Great American Movie Ride that does the same type of treatment to Broadway. Such a ride could bride the worlds of Stage and Music quite well. (In fact, with both sections being relatively small as a starting point, they may just be aprts of one larger section.

DAK: Pretty well designed and laid out. I think the only thing it really needs is more. Expand, using the long-floated Beastly Kingdom concept. Updates to several attractions would be nice: change or remove the "story" behind the Safari, or at least provide variations so there's a chance of something interesting each time you go! If at all possible, extend Kali River -- it's be perfect if it were half again as long.

 

[DaisyD23]

I'll second the acronym overload! OMD was a complete mystery to me until I went to All Ears and looked up everything at DHS ("One Man's Dream", by the way).

Some of my thoughts...

Magic Kingdom: For the most part, the park is petty solid, especially with the new Fantasyland expansion. (I like the idea of upgrading the dark rides similar to Tokyo's version of Pooh, though.) There are some exceptions, however.

Tomorrowland needs to figure out what it's supposed to be -- is it a tribute to the old-fashion romantic looks at the world of tomorrow from a 1950's or 1960's perspective, or is it an evolving focus on space and science fiction? Pick one and stick with it.

As for rides/attractions, Carousel of Progress kind of fits the "throwback" model, but in an ideal world, I'd move it to Epcot, likely swapping it for Mission: Space. Throw Stitch out and bring back the original Alien Encounter (though admittedly, mixing up the background noise in the soundtrack will improve the immersion for repeat visits).

I'd love to say move Buzz Lightyear to DHS, but it would pretty much overlap with TSM, so let it stay where it is. Laugh Floor could move to DHS, however. That opens up a spot for a new ride or attraction.

The Speedway simply doesn't fit. At all. I'm not even sure where it could be moved to that would make sense. No where in the Magic Kingdom, for sure, and I can't see a good fit in the other parks as well, except as a "Cars" themed ride in DHS. This is a second place open for a new attraction.

Main Street USA over the years has been slowly turned into a long line of shops. A shame. Moving some of the non-ride attractions over here, like One Man's Dream and/or The Magic of Disney Animation from DHS would give more actual use to this area of the park and open up expansion in DHS.

Epcot: On the whole, Epcot simply needs more. More countries in World Showcase, representing areas of the world not already present. Now, one can say that Animal Kingdom "covers" Africa and (western) Asia (e.g., India), but I could easily see Epcot fits for: South American (Brazil, Peru, Chile?), Caribbean (Jamaica?), Eastern European (Poland? Russia?), Western Asian (India?), and Africa (Ethiopia?). There should also be more ride type attractions in the World Showcase, to provide variety.

Future World needs rethinking. It isn't really a "future world" at all, but a semi-haphazard collection of informational- (or pseudo-informational-) attractions. Better to reorganize into three more coherent groupings: Nature (The Sea, The Land, other natural sciences based exhibits and attractions), Technology (Spaceship Earth, Test Track, Innoventions, Carousel of Progress), and Imagination (Figment, Innoventions, plus others TBD)

DHS: Not only does it need more, but it has practically no organization at all. Possible name change (again) aside, the park should be themed into the various aspects of the entertainment business:

Film (specifically, live-action movies and television). Possibly broken down into sub-genres as well, it would need to capture everything from Star Wars and Indiana Jones to the Steetmosphere performers, Tower of Terror, and the Great American Movie Ride. Ditch the backlot tour, but instead create a dark ride that shows the "behind the scenes" steps that go into making a film set come to life on the screen.

Animation, including a moved and greatly improved "Toontown", a full-fledged "Pixar Place" and a "Playhouse Disney" area as its major subsections. A Monsters, Inc. ride has long been rumored... a Wall-E ride would be great as well. The best place to "move" the Indy cars from MK is here as well, though with a complete conversion to Radiator Springs, naturally. The Towntown itself can be an homage to classic Disney animation, which would bridge nicely to the more modern Pixar and PHD sections. Playhouse Disney stage show can be moved here, along with one or two dark rides (or toned down "shakers") themed to the shows (and done in such a way that they can be updated as shows come and go); .e.g., a less intense "shaker" could take kids (and their parents) for a ride in the Little Einsteins' "Rocket", or a dark ride could show them Warehouse Mouse's view of the Imagination Mover's warehouse.

Music already includes Rock and Rollercoaster and the AI Experience, but there are other opportunities. An exhibit/shop combination could let guests record their own records, and take it through some of the post-production. Educational, fun, and an opportunity for a sale or two... what's not to like?

Stage for the most part, this would be just grouping the existing stage shows (ala Beauty and the Beast and The Little Mermaid), but someone more enterprising than I could develop additional attractions around the concept. Maybe a dark ride similar to the Great American Movie Ride that does the same type of treatment to Broadway. Such a ride could bride the worlds of Stage and Music quite well. (In fact, with both sections being relatively small as a starting point, they may just be aprts of one larger section.

DAK: Pretty well designed and laid out. I think the only thing it really needs is more. Expand, using the long-floated Beastly Kingdom concept. Updates to several attractions would be nice: change or remove the "story" behind the Safari, or at least provide variations so there's a chance of something interesting each time you go! If at all possible, extend Kali River -- it's be perfect if it were half again as long.

agree 100% with all of this...how do we get disney to hire you so all these changes are implemented? LOL

 

[lockedoutlogic]

I'm still trying to decipher...what's ETR? Alien Encounter?

 

[Faldred]

agree 100% with all of this...how do we get disney to hire you so all these changes are implemented? LOL

I dunno. But if they're willing to offer me the right $$$ and let me work from here in Maryland (don't want to uproot the family), I'd jump at the chance.

Heck, I'd freelance consult just for free DVC points and annual passes.

 

[alweg]

I've got it! It's the Enchanted Tiki Room! Hey, this sure beats Sudoku!

 

[Cobra B.]

I hate that the Cinema is just a shop. I remember when you could go and sit on the floor and cool off and watch a cartoon.

I would like to see them paint MS more often. Also, remember them painting the streets and hitching posts, etc. on Main Street all the time.

Is a World of Color type of show with more of an international theme a good Reflections of Earth replacement? And bring back Tapestry, please.

Either change the name or put back Displeasure Island.

Open Discovery Island again. LOST, Pirates??

Close Little Mermaid when Fantasyland expands and replace it with something, anything.

Bring back human animators to work in the studios. What a waste! Good things came from that studio and it was fun to watch.

Expand Kali River (as stated).

 

[mhaftman7]

I'm still trying to decipher...what's ETR? Alien Encounter?

ETR = Enchanted Tiki Room

Booooo!

Sorry about the ABC overload.

 

[mhaftman7]

I'll second the acronym overload! OMD was a complete mystery to me until I went to All Ears and looked up everything at DHS ("One Man's Dream", by the way).

Some of my thoughts...

Magic Kingdom: For the most part, the park is petty solid, especially with the new Fantasyland expansion. (I like the idea of upgrading the dark rides similar to Tokyo's version of Pooh, though.) There are some exceptions, however.

I agree. I can't wait for the FLE...I mean Fantasyland Expansion to be complete.

Tomorrowland needs to figure out what it's supposed to be -- is it a tribute to the old-fashion romantic looks at the world of tomorrow from a 1950's or 1960's perspective, or is it an evolving focus on space and science fiction? Pick one and stick with it.

As for rides/attractions, Carousel of Progress kind of fits the "throwback" model, but in an ideal world, I'd move it to Epcot, likely swapping it for Mission: Space. Throw Stitch out and bring back the original Alien Encounter (though admittedly, mixing up the background noise in the soundtrack will improve the immersion for repeat visits).

I'd love to say move Buzz Lightyear to DHS, but it would pretty much overlap with TSM, so let it stay where it is. Laugh Floor could move to DHS, however. That opens up a spot for a new ride or attraction.

The Speedway simply doesn't fit. At all. I'm not even sure where it could be moved to that would make sense. No where in the Magic Kingdom, for sure, and I can't see a good fit in the other parks as well, except as a "Cars" themed ride in DHS. This is a second place open for a new attraction.

That's a tricky one. I would imagine that if you continuously strive for the future. You'd have to completely redo some of the attractions. I agree that you'd throw out the speedway. Maybe like you said do a conversion to Radiator Springs. The perfect, and easiest way, would be to convert the Backlot Tour at DHS.

I agree that Monster's Inc. Laugh Floor could move to DHS. I'd take out the Animation Studio and One Man's Dream and move them to Main Street at MK. Put Laugh Floor in either of those two buildings, or depending on how the Narnia attraction is doing, put it there.

Main Street USA over the years has been slowly turned into a long line of shops. A shame. Moving some of the non-ride attractions over here, like One Man's Dream and/or The Magic of Disney Animation from DHS would give more actual use to this area of the park and open up expansion in DHS.

Couldn't agree more. Main Street is just a glorified mall anymore.

Epcot: On the whole, Epcot simply needs more. More countries in World Showcase, representing areas of the world not already present. Now, one can say that Animal Kingdom "covers" Africa and (western) Asia (e.g., India), but I could easily see Epcot fits for: South American (Brazil, Peru, Chile?), Caribbean (Jamaica?), Eastern European (Poland? Russia?), Western Asian (India?), and Africa (Ethiopia?). There should also be more ride type attractions in the World Showcase, to provide variety.

Future World needs rethinking. It isn't really a "future world" at all, but a semi-haphazard collection of informational- (or pseudo-informational-) attractions. Better to reorganize into three more coherent groupings: Nature (The Sea, The Land, other natural sciences based exhibits and attractions), Technology (Spaceship Earth, Test Track, Innoventions, Carousel of Progress), and Imagination (Figment, Innoventions, plus others TBD)

As far as the World Showcase goes, Australia would be interesting, Greece maybe, but definitely infuse some South American culture. Australia and South America are the only continents completely ignored. Well, Antarctica isn't represented, but that would be kind of hard to due in Central Florida.

DHS: Not only does it need more, but it has practically no organization at all. Possible name change (again) aside, the park should be themed into the various aspects of the entertainment business:

Film (specifically, live-action movies and television). Possibly broken down into sub-genres as well, it would need to capture everything from Star Wars and Indiana Jones to the Steetmosphere performers, Tower of Terror, and the Great American Movie Ride. Ditch the backlot tour, but instead create a dark ride that shows the "behind the scenes" steps that go into making a film set come to life on the screen.

Animation, including a moved and greatly improved "Toontown", a full-fledged "Pixar Place" and a "Playhouse Disney" area as its major subsections. A Monsters, Inc. ride has long been rumored... a Wall-E ride would be great as well. The best place to "move" the Indy cars from MK is here as well, though with a complete conversion to Radiator Springs, naturally. The Towntown itself can be an homage to classic Disney animation, which would bridge nicely to the more modern Pixar and PHD sections. Playhouse Disney stage show can be moved here, along with one or two dark rides (or toned down "shakers") themed to the shows (and done in such a way that they can be updated as shows come and go); .e.g., a less intense "shaker" could take kids (and their parents) for a ride in the Little Einsteins' "Rocket", or a dark ride could show them Warehouse Mouse's view of the Imagination Mover's warehouse.

Music already includes Rock and Rollercoaster and the AI Experience, but there are other opportunities. An exhibit/shop combination could let guests record their own records, and take it through some of the post-production. Educational, fun, and an opportunity for a sale or two... what's not to like?

Stage for the most part, this would be just grouping the existing stage shows (ala Beauty and the Beast and The Little Mermaid), but someone more enterprising than I could develop additional attractions around the concept. Maybe a dark ride similar to the Great American Movie Ride that does the same type of treatment to Broadway. Such a ride could bride the worlds of Stage and Music quite well. (In fact, with both sections being relatively small as a starting point, they may just be aprts of one larger section.

I would definitely atleast recommend dropping the Hollywood from the title. Just Disney Studios is fine. I don't know if Little Einsteins would be a great fit at this point, but definitely Handy Manny, Special Agent Oso, and Mickey Mouse Clubhouse to name a few. I would also suggest considering Disney XD inspired programming i.e. Phineas and Ferb or Kick Buttowski.

DAK: Pretty well designed and laid out. I think the only thing it really needs is more. Expand, using the long-floated Beastly Kingdom concept. Updates to several attractions would be nice: change or remove the "story" behind the Safari, or at least provide variations so there's a chance of something interesting each time you go! If at all possible, extend Kali River -- it's be perfect if it were half again as long.

Disney definitely needs to add more mythical creatures to the lineup. Especially considering the have a dragon in the logo for the park. It definitely needs an E-ticket or two. Love the Safari, but attractions like Camp Minnie-Mickey can go. Festival of the Lion King could simply be moved to Africa to open more space. I'd love to see the additions of mythical creatures like the dragon, kraken, hydra, minotaur, or something.

DINOLAND definitely needs to be revamped. Maybe try to Mickey Mouse, no pun intended, Jurassic Park into the Dinosaur ride. Make it so that you aren't going back to try and do something. Avoid the whole Comet impact aspect and just make it a disaster based on being in the era.

Overall, I love your ideas. I would definitely love to try to create concepts with you and try to sell them to Disney. A lot of money could be made.

 

[Virtucomp]

I never understood why people will type a 400 word paragraph and abbriviate only the most important words (the attraction name).

Anyway,

DHS
Narnia seems to be a temporary exibit. I can't believe it will stay as is forever. There is nothing wrong with using the space.

They took away part of the back lot to make the lights, motor action so they might as well finish the job. Either Freshen the attraction with current movies or put something better in it's place. If my memory is serving me correctly didn't they do the blue screen thing with the bee from Honey I shrunk the kids there before?

MK is already expanding so as long as Mickey and Minnie keep their Country Homes somewhere in the park the Expansion should be great.

Epcot
Another new ride would be good. Right now I see hords of people running back and forth between Test Track/Mission space and Soarin. Another ride to draw the crowds away would help. Learn from the success of TSM at DHS. Make another interactive attraction for the kids and adult sized kids.

AK
My opinion on AK is that we need more areas to see the animals. I love the Maharaja trek and the Pangini Exploration so why not add some more! How about using the river to transport around the park. They could have a guide explain the park and animal exhibits to spread people out more.

 

[Faldred]

As far as the World Showcase goes, Australia would be interesting, Greece maybe, but definitely infuse some South American culture. Australia and South America are the only continents completely ignored. Well, Antarctica isn't represented, but that would be kind of hard to due in Central Florida.

The only argument against Australia would be that the Anglophile world is already well-represented. Still, a good idea, but I'd rather see a South American, Carribean, and Eastern European entry first.

I would definitely atleast recommend dropping the Hollywood from the title. Just Disney Studios is fine. I don't know if Little Einsteins would be a great fit at this point, but definitely Handy Manny, Special Agent Oso, and Mickey Mouse Clubhouse to name a few. I would also suggest considering Disney XD inspired programming i.e. Phineas and Ferb or Kick Buttowski.

Yeah, there should certainly be a 4th sub-section to animation for XD. Little Einsteins was simply an example -- the point would be to create a few easy-to-tailor attractions that could be updated as shows come and go... they would just need to be designed with that in mind at the get-go.

One thing Disney does a remarkably poor job of is keeping the parks current with their entertainment offerings. Outside of character meet-and-greets, they're simply not capturing synergy.

Overall, I love your ideas. I would definitely love to try to create concepts with you and try to sell them to Disney. A lot of money could be made.

Hey, if I thought I could actually be hired to do it (and just as importantly, get the green light to actually make the plans happen), it would be my dream job. However, in the real world there simply isn't the money to do it. It would really need to be a long-term project that would have to adapt to needs on a changing basis.

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One other thing -- DHS, DAK, and Epcot all need some kind of "transportation ride".

 

[skiingfast]

One other thing -- DHS, DAK, and Epcot all need some kind of "transportation ride".

This alone is fairly interesting. To an extent the disneyland styles parks all have a few transport rides. The railroad and mainstreet vehicles. TDS has two systems and DCA is getting one in it's rehab/redo.

Epcot though has one it's just not popular.

I could see DHS getting the same one that DCA is getting.

I think the biggest problem is despite the appluam for the greatness of the hub system, Disney doesn't use it outside of DLs which are copies of eachother the first. The hub layout lends itself to an outer transport ring. The other parks would more or less have transport from nowhere to nowhere.