Would you want Zorro as a talking character to be added to WDW/DL?

[Buzz Rules]

Would you want Zorro as a talking character to be added to WDW/DL?

I edited the question for a better discussion.

 

[bsmcneil]

https://getyarn.io/yarn-clip/6b227ec7-40f2-4ab4-a917-104b12666d8a

 

[BrianL]

I mean, maybe. I'd probably like it, but I don't see a lot of mainstream appeal.

 

[luvnwdwgal]

No, not necessary to add a hero figure with a sword.

 

[Buzz Rules]

No, not necessary to add a hero figure with a sword.

Every Disney prince has one? And he wouldn’t need to have it on him. Jack Sparrow and Angelica don’t when they appear in WDW.

 

[Buzz Rules]

I mean, maybe. I'd probably like it, but I don't see a lot of mainstream appeal.

Disney did a tv show on him in the 1950’s and a new Disney plus series is currently being developed.

 

[BrianL]

Disney did a tv show on him in the 1950’s and a new Disney plus series is currently being developed.

Oh yes, I am quite familliar with the original. I didn't know there was a new one coming.

 

[Buzz Rules]

Oh yes, I am quite familliar with the original. I didn't know there was a new one coming.

Hence why I would think Disney would not miss free advertisement.

No, not necessary to add a hero figure with a sword.

Some people look into doing fencing because of Zorro. He’s a Mexican American who is a man of peace and only uses his sword in self defense or a just reason.

 

[BrianL]

Hence why I would think Disney would not miss free advertisement.

Some people look into doing fencing because of Zorro. He’s a Mexican American who is a man of peace and only uses his sword in self defense or a just reason.

He's not actually Mexican. Don de la Vega lives in, and is presumably born in, California when it was under Spanish rule. I believe he is believed to trace his heritage to Spain, where he did go for his education.

 

[brockash]

Would you want Zorro as a talking character to be added to the Mexican pavilion?

No.

 

[Buzz Rules]

He's not actually Mexican. Don de la Vega lives in, and is presumably born in, California when it was under Spanish rule. I believe he is believed to trace his heritage to Spain, where he did go for his education.

You’re right. He is born in New Spain (California), that’s why I called him Mexican American but he is really Spanish American I believe (it depends on what version people are talking about). I hope Disney will go with a New Spain version since that time period is rarely covered in USA history.

 

[Buzz Rules]

He's not actually Mexican. Don de la Vega lives in, and is presumably born in, California when it was under Spanish rule. I believe he is believed to trace his heritage to Spain, where he did go for his education.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zorro

https://www.joblo.com/zorro-reboot-bryan-cogman/

https://variety.com/2023/tv/news/ga...derramas-zorro-series-disney-plus-1235544140/

 

[Buzz Rules]

No.

Why?

 

[Buzz Rules]

https://www.npr.org/2014/05/02/309020982/zorro-americas-first-superhero

 

[ttintagel]

He's not actually Mexican. Don de la Vega lives in, and is presumably born in, California when it was under Spanish rule. I believe he is believed to trace his heritage to Spain, where he did go for his education.

This is my main objection to the idea. He fits better in Frontierland, where he used to appear at Disneyland back in the day.

 

[brockash]

Why?

To me it doesn't fit Epcot. I do think Frontierland would be more appropriate.

 

[BrianL]

To me it doesn't fit Epcot. I do think Frontierland would be more appropriate.

Yeah, I think Frontierland does make more sense. With the new show, It think it's a definitely possibility that they will have him, but at Disneyland. They do quick promotional characters all the time.

 

[Buzz Rules]

This is my main objection to the idea. He fits better in Frontierland, where he used to appear at Disneyland back in the day.

What are the chances Disney brings him back?

 

[Buzz Rules]

Yeah, I think Frontierland does make more sense. With the new show, It think it's a definitely possibility that they will have him, but at Disneyland. They do quick promotional characters all the time.

Well DL would make sense. He could show up every September 9th (California statehood day) as a special appearance character. Zorro voted for statehood/citizenship in the 2005 movie (so it would make sense in that regard).

 

[BrianL]

Well DL would make sense. He could show up every September 9th (California statehood day) as a special appearance character. Zorro voted for statehood/citizenship in the 2005 movie (so it would make sense in that regard).

If the new show is successful, it might be a little juice for Frontierland. Of course, Disney doesn't own Zorro the concept, so they might not want to go all in on him. Still, it'd be a decent addition, even if just a character meet.