Tigger0624
Is it time to go camping yet?
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My mom sent me this email hoping I guess to entice me to move back to NJ....
PLANS UNVEILED FOR "DISNEY'S AMERICA " NEAR
PHILADELPHIA , PA
BELLMAWR, NJ :The Walt Disney Company plans to
create a unique and historically detailed environment celebrating
the nation's richness of diversity, spirit and innovation -- " Disney's
America " -- to be located east of Philadelphia in Bellmawr NJ , it
was announced today by Robert Iger, chairman and CEO of the company.
"In 'Disney's America' we will create a totally new concept
using the different strengths of our entertainment company -- our motion picture and television talent, our park Imagineers, our interactive
media and publishing executives as well as our sports enterprise and
education executives -- to celebrate those unique American qualities
that have been our country's strengths and that have made this nation
the beacon of hope to people everywhere," Iger said. " We bring eighty
years of entertainment experience -- many of them creating the world's
most original parks -- to this project."
The park will be located on a 120-acre site the company has
purchased or optioned in Bellmawr, Camden County NJ . It may also
include additional acreage in adjoining communities.
Disney CEO Iger continued, "We have been looking
at projects in the Philadelphia region for 20 years. The location
in Bellmawr is a perfect match for us, as it combines several
things that match our core Corporate values, specifically the
efforts taking place to reclaim a once forgotten and dangerous landfill
and turn it into something positive for the region."
A unique feature to the park, will be its direct link to the
Philadelphia Historical region via a high speed rail line. Partnering
with the Delaware River Port Authority and its Patco subdivsion, the
DRPA has agreed to extend the Speedline into Bellmawr , NJ . "Bringing
Patco through Bellmawr has been a long rumored project, and Disney
provided us with the reasoning we needed to make this decision", said
DRPA spokesperson Ed Rendell. "We will be opening the closed Patco
station at the foot of the Ben Franklin Bridge, and Visitors will able
to seamlessly move between the real historical sites of Philadelphia ,
and the Disney version in Bellmawr NJ . Both train stations will be in
the heart of thier respective attractions. Disney is even paying to retrofit several Patco trains into an early American theme."
Peter Rummell, president of Disney Design and Development
Company, said the new park will differentiate itself from all others in
both subject matter and presentation. Said Rummell, " 'Disney's America
' will allow guests to celebrate the diversity of the nation, the plurality and conflicts that have defined the
American character."
Bob Weis, senior vice president of Walt Disney Imagineering, in
charge of the project's creative development, said the park is
envisioned as " an ideal complement to visiting Washington 's museums,
monuments and national treasures." "Beyond the rides and attractions for which Disney
is famous, " said Weis, " the park will be a venue for people of all ages, especially the young, to debate and discuss the future of our nation and to learn more about its past by living it."
The park will have facilities to host and televise political debates, public
forums and gatherings of writers, educators, journalists,
students and historians to discuss issues of the past, present and future.
The Disney-inspired American Teacher Awards also will be broadcast
from the site. At "Disney's America " guests may also find themselves piloting a World War II fighter by way of virtual reality or participating in a
harrowing Lewis and Clark river expedition inside a Native American
Indian Village or in the center of Revolutionary War and Civil War
Battle re-enactments. They will even have an opportunity to meet every
American president through the magic of Disney's Audio- Animatronics (R)
technology.
" Disney's America " will include a number of unique guest experiences:
---- Entering the park, guests will find themselves in a detailed Civil War era village, which is the hub
of " Disney's America."
---- From there guests may venture to Presidents' Square, celebrating the birth of democracy and those who
fought to preserve it.
---- Native America explores the life of America's first inhabitants and offers an exciting white water
river raft expedition.
---- Civil War Fort plunges guests into the most turbulent time in American history, and outside its ramparts the
historic battle of the Monitor and Merrimac will once again be fought.
---- We the People introduces the compelling immigrant experience through music, ethnic foods and a
powerful multimedia presentation, all inside a building resembling Ellis Island.
---- Enterprise , a factory town, highlights American ingenuity and features a high speed thrill attraction called
the " Industrial Revolution."
---- Victory Field lets guests experience what America 's soldiers faced in the defense of freedom.
The location of the park and many of its historic
themes are closely tied to the importance of the Philadelphia
Region. Philadelphia has long been known as the birthplace of our
country, and has a rich array of historical attractions.
" Disney's America " which includes the park and
recreation area on 120 acres will create nearly 600 jobs, making
The Walt Disney Company one of the largest private employers in Camden
County . Direct and indirect economic activity generated by the
project will result in $300 million in new tax revenues for the New Jersey and
Camden County over the next 30 years, as well as $50 million directly
to the town of Bellmawr .
The Walt Disney Company will work with state and
county officials over the next several months to put together a package of
public improvements that will make the project possible. They also will
consult with local residents and businesses throughout the planning of the project. While long-term plans are not final, The Walt Disney Company proposes to build residences, hotels and mixed use development of the remaining land, much of which was slated to become the Waverly Farms
housing development. The projected facilities, like the park, would be
surrounded by greenbelts and open spaces for the benefit of the
environment and neighbors.
" Disney's America " could open as early as 2011
if agreements are reached with state and county governments. The
Bellmawr site is currently the only one under consideration. " There is quite a bit of work ahead of us and
many hurdles to overcome", said Rummell. " But The Walt Disney
Company is very excited and very enthusiastic about this project and is
committed to making it become a reality."
" Disney's America " will be the company's third location for a
U.S. park, joining Disneyland in Southern California and The Walt Disney
World Resort in Florida. Other Disney parks are located in France,
Japan and Hong Kong.
PLANS UNVEILED FOR "DISNEY'S AMERICA " NEAR
PHILADELPHIA , PA
BELLMAWR, NJ :The Walt Disney Company plans to
create a unique and historically detailed environment celebrating
the nation's richness of diversity, spirit and innovation -- " Disney's
America " -- to be located east of Philadelphia in Bellmawr NJ , it
was announced today by Robert Iger, chairman and CEO of the company.
"In 'Disney's America' we will create a totally new concept
using the different strengths of our entertainment company -- our motion picture and television talent, our park Imagineers, our interactive
media and publishing executives as well as our sports enterprise and
education executives -- to celebrate those unique American qualities
that have been our country's strengths and that have made this nation
the beacon of hope to people everywhere," Iger said. " We bring eighty
years of entertainment experience -- many of them creating the world's
most original parks -- to this project."
The park will be located on a 120-acre site the company has
purchased or optioned in Bellmawr, Camden County NJ . It may also
include additional acreage in adjoining communities.
Disney CEO Iger continued, "We have been looking
at projects in the Philadelphia region for 20 years. The location
in Bellmawr is a perfect match for us, as it combines several
things that match our core Corporate values, specifically the
efforts taking place to reclaim a once forgotten and dangerous landfill
and turn it into something positive for the region."
A unique feature to the park, will be its direct link to the
Philadelphia Historical region via a high speed rail line. Partnering
with the Delaware River Port Authority and its Patco subdivsion, the
DRPA has agreed to extend the Speedline into Bellmawr , NJ . "Bringing
Patco through Bellmawr has been a long rumored project, and Disney
provided us with the reasoning we needed to make this decision", said
DRPA spokesperson Ed Rendell. "We will be opening the closed Patco
station at the foot of the Ben Franklin Bridge, and Visitors will able
to seamlessly move between the real historical sites of Philadelphia ,
and the Disney version in Bellmawr NJ . Both train stations will be in
the heart of thier respective attractions. Disney is even paying to retrofit several Patco trains into an early American theme."
Peter Rummell, president of Disney Design and Development
Company, said the new park will differentiate itself from all others in
both subject matter and presentation. Said Rummell, " 'Disney's America
' will allow guests to celebrate the diversity of the nation, the plurality and conflicts that have defined the
American character."
Bob Weis, senior vice president of Walt Disney Imagineering, in
charge of the project's creative development, said the park is
envisioned as " an ideal complement to visiting Washington 's museums,
monuments and national treasures." "Beyond the rides and attractions for which Disney
is famous, " said Weis, " the park will be a venue for people of all ages, especially the young, to debate and discuss the future of our nation and to learn more about its past by living it."
The park will have facilities to host and televise political debates, public
forums and gatherings of writers, educators, journalists,
students and historians to discuss issues of the past, present and future.
The Disney-inspired American Teacher Awards also will be broadcast
from the site. At "Disney's America " guests may also find themselves piloting a World War II fighter by way of virtual reality or participating in a
harrowing Lewis and Clark river expedition inside a Native American
Indian Village or in the center of Revolutionary War and Civil War
Battle re-enactments. They will even have an opportunity to meet every
American president through the magic of Disney's Audio- Animatronics (R)
technology.
" Disney's America " will include a number of unique guest experiences:
---- Entering the park, guests will find themselves in a detailed Civil War era village, which is the hub
of " Disney's America."
---- From there guests may venture to Presidents' Square, celebrating the birth of democracy and those who
fought to preserve it.
---- Native America explores the life of America's first inhabitants and offers an exciting white water
river raft expedition.
---- Civil War Fort plunges guests into the most turbulent time in American history, and outside its ramparts the
historic battle of the Monitor and Merrimac will once again be fought.
---- We the People introduces the compelling immigrant experience through music, ethnic foods and a
powerful multimedia presentation, all inside a building resembling Ellis Island.
---- Enterprise , a factory town, highlights American ingenuity and features a high speed thrill attraction called
the " Industrial Revolution."
---- Victory Field lets guests experience what America 's soldiers faced in the defense of freedom.
The location of the park and many of its historic
themes are closely tied to the importance of the Philadelphia
Region. Philadelphia has long been known as the birthplace of our
country, and has a rich array of historical attractions.
" Disney's America " which includes the park and
recreation area on 120 acres will create nearly 600 jobs, making
The Walt Disney Company one of the largest private employers in Camden
County . Direct and indirect economic activity generated by the
project will result in $300 million in new tax revenues for the New Jersey and
Camden County over the next 30 years, as well as $50 million directly
to the town of Bellmawr .
The Walt Disney Company will work with state and
county officials over the next several months to put together a package of
public improvements that will make the project possible. They also will
consult with local residents and businesses throughout the planning of the project. While long-term plans are not final, The Walt Disney Company proposes to build residences, hotels and mixed use development of the remaining land, much of which was slated to become the Waverly Farms
housing development. The projected facilities, like the park, would be
surrounded by greenbelts and open spaces for the benefit of the
environment and neighbors.
" Disney's America " could open as early as 2011
if agreements are reached with state and county governments. The
Bellmawr site is currently the only one under consideration. " There is quite a bit of work ahead of us and
many hurdles to overcome", said Rummell. " But The Walt Disney
Company is very excited and very enthusiastic about this project and is
committed to making it become a reality."
" Disney's America " will be the company's third location for a
U.S. park, joining Disneyland in Southern California and The Walt Disney
World Resort in Florida. Other Disney parks are located in France,
Japan and Hong Kong.
good mix!
I dont know why anyone would want to open any type of business in New Jersey. We are the highest taxed state and there are plenty of businesses and people leaving. My property taxes went up last year 28%, the state sales tax went up 16%, and they are constantly talking about raising the toll roads up to 800%.
