Tom Sawyer Island

[Douglas Dubh]

This is not news or rumor but the thought occurred to me recently that now that there is no longer a TSI in MK Disney should rename Discovery Island in Bay to TSI and reopen it. Instead of having animals like it used to it could recreate TSI on a larger scale, with several tunnels and towers and other things kids could explore. Might be a draw for all the guests that will be staying at Lakeshore Lodge in the future as well as guests at the current Bay Lake resorts

 

[Douglas Dubh]

They could dock the Liberty Bell there permanently.

 

[BayTower2010]

OK, but what does Disney do to monetize this venture? Without a clear way to make a profit this will never even hit the planning stage.

 

[Douglas Dubh]

OK, but what does Disney do to monetize this venture? Without a clear way to make a profit this will never even hit the planning stage.

Same way they used to back when it was Discovery Island. Charge a small entrance fee. Or make it free for those staying at Fort Wilderness, Lakeshore Lodge, and Wilderness Lodge, but then raise the room rates slightly.

 

[Minnie1222]

I personally wouldn't be interested. We didn't go to TSI when it was free, so we definitely won't be paying to see it anytime soon.

 

[zackiedawg]

I'd love to see Discovery Island back to what it was, with the animals...I'd pay to go over there occasionally - was there often in the 70s and early 80s and enjoyed it. Maybe blend a little TSI theming in there, but keep it about animals and trails. Since it's only accessible by boat, it's quite easy to monetize as before - no pay, no go! Even better if they added a little food/bar restaurant out over the water to make it worth staying for a good 1/2 a day.