Travisma 1,317 Posted August 14, 2019 Report Share Posted August 14, 2019 Long article so here's the link https://www.orlandoweekly.com/Blogs/archives/2019/08/13/here-is-every-theme-park-rumor-that-disney-might-announce-at-next-weeks-d23-expo?utm_source=featurefollow&utm_medium=home&utm_campaign=hpfeatures&utm_content=HomeTopFeature Lots of rumors, guesses, wishful thinking. I copied a couple of the odder ones Here is every theme park rumor that Disney might announce at next week's D23 Expo Disney is going all-in on Marvel with themed lands also in the works for Disneyland Hong Kong (taking over that park’s Tomorrowland) and Disney California Adventure. Hong Kong Disneyland is also getting its own Frozen -themed land and a completely new castle, a first for any Disney park. A new play-themed pavilion, updated entrance plaza, and two new rides have already been announced for Epcot but many other details of the multi-year transformation are expected to be discussed. A whole new hub that will replace the Innoventions buildings is now in the works, with most of the buildings in that area closing in the weeks following D23. At the last D23 Expo, in 2017, a (now believed to be outdated) piece of concept art showing a drastically different Future World was briefly shared. Significant updates to attractions in the Land, Canada, China and France pavilions have also already been announced. Smaller updates, such as the film seen on the Living With the Land boat ride, have been silently updated in recent weeks. Major updates ranging from a new country joining World Showcase to a new hotel have all been rumored as part of Epcot’s redo, but it is unclear whether any of those projects, which are still years away and possibly no longer even happening, will be announced at this year’s expo. If these projects are happening, confirmation may be held back until the next Expo in 2021. That Expo may also be the first to take place in Orlando. Some have speculated that a fifth park (or seventh, if you use Universal's new math) for WDW may also be announced, but so far there has been nothing to indicate that this rumor is anything more than wishful thinking. Much of the focus at the Magic Kingdom will be on the 50th anniversary in 2021, but there are already rumors of post-2021 plans for the park. A small expansion plot behind the Jungle Cruise, where a Moana-themed coaster was once rumored, is supposedly now being looked at for the location of an ultra-exclusive boutique hotel. The hotel would, for the most part, not be visible from inside the park but would provide incredible views into both the park and over the Seven Seas Lagoon. It would have direct access into the park and would offer at least one fine dining establishment. Currently, the concept seems to be nothing more than a blue-sky feasibility study, but with the insane prices rooms at the hotel could demand, it wouldn’t be surprising to see Disney move ahead with the project. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted August 14, 2019 Report Share Posted August 14, 2019 The boutique hotel 🤮🤮 I can see it happening though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
keith_h 420 Posted August 14, 2019 Report Share Posted August 14, 2019 A boutique hotel would certainly fit in with Disney's strategy for targeting groups with more disposable cash. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Travisma 1,317 Posted August 15, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2019 Yup, another must do for the mommy bloggers and money is no object crowd. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LONE-STAR 370 Posted August 15, 2019 Report Share Posted August 15, 2019 11 hours ago, Beckers said: The boutique hotel 🤮🤮 I can see it happening though. Sounds like a waste of good space to me. That part of the park needs a coaster that would some how tie into the jungle cruise. The could call it Crash landing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Travisma 1,317 Posted August 15, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2019 10 hours ago, LONE-STAR said: Sounds like a waste of good space to me. That part of the park needs a coaster that would some how tie into the jungle cruise. The could call it Crash landing. They could put the hotel on Tom Sawyers Island! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PghBob 31 Posted August 15, 2019 Report Share Posted August 15, 2019 Isn't the 4 Seasons a fancy (boutique) hotel for the monied set? Does Disney need a hotel that charges even more? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Travisma 1,317 Posted August 15, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2019 2 hours ago, PghBob said: Isn't the 4 Seasons a fancy (boutique) hotel for the monied set? Does Disney need a hotel that charges even more? I don't think 4 Seasons is owned by Disney, it's one of those setups like the Dolphin/Swan, Bonnet Creek etc. But those poor people still have to travel to get to the MK. Imagine waking up and strolling over to the Jungle Cruise at 6:00 am in your jammies while sipping on your $20 fancy coffee. Now that shows you've made it! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted August 15, 2019 Report Share Posted August 15, 2019 1 hour ago, Travisma said: Imagine waking up and strolling over to the Jungle Cruise at 6:00 am in your jammies while sipping on your $20 fancy coffee. Cost aside, that would be pretty flippin' awesome! keith_h 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PghBob 31 Posted August 15, 2019 Report Share Posted August 15, 2019 2 hours ago, Travisma said: Imagine waking up and strolling over to the Jungle Cruise at 6:00 am in your jammies while sipping on your $20 fancy coffee. Now that shows you've made it! They should go to Disneyland Paris and stay at the Disneyland Hotel. Could probably do that there, except the coffee would be 20 Euros. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Duane 152 Posted August 16, 2019 Report Share Posted August 16, 2019 Same thing with the Grand Californian, walk out the back door of the place right into the theme park... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grumpy and Grandma 740 Posted August 18, 2019 Report Share Posted August 18, 2019 The Rumor of a fifth park is nothing new. There has always been speculation it would be built over near Western Way/Flamingo Crossing in the area of 429, DISNEY has acreage over there already. As to the purchase of the BK Ranch that was all purchased as mitigation property, nothing will get built over there, that was all discussed when the property was first bought. It's a stone's throw from where a "crochety old bus driver' used to live. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Travisma 1,317 Posted August 19, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2019 20 hours ago, Grumpy and Grandma said: The Rumor of a fifth park is nothing new. There has always been speculation it would be built over near Western Way/Flamingo Crossing in the area of 429, DISNEY has acreage over there already. As to the purchase of the BK Ranch that was all purchased as mitigation property, nothing will get built over there, that was all discussed when the property was first bought. It's a stone's throw from where a "crochety old bus driver' used to live. That Western Way/Flamingo is now being developed as housing, shops, and I think more hotels and restaurants. I posted a blurb about the new construction a while go. There goes our secret, quiet, nearby, inexpensive place to stay. We used to get those two hotels dirt cheap. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grumpy and Grandma 740 Posted August 19, 2019 Report Share Posted August 19, 2019 58 minutes ago, Travisma said: That Western Way/Flamingo is now being developed as housing, shops, and I think more hotels and restaurants. I posted a blurb about the new construction a while go. There goes our secret, quiet, nearby, inexpensive place to stay. We used to get those two hotels dirt cheap. Further North of the Hotels was what I saw two years ago. There is still a massive chunk of land there. The new College Program Dorms and Strip Mall are on the SW corner of 429 and Western Way right at the edge of RCID property. They have filled that corner in as itt is a very large campus. There is also still a large parcel off of Hartzog that is vacant over to Avalon. And for those interested, Western Way now connects to Avalon you no longer need to use Hartzog. Travisma 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
djsamuel 322 Posted August 19, 2019 Report Share Posted August 19, 2019 10 hours ago, Grumpy and Grandma said: And for those interested, Western Way now connects to Avalon you no longer need to use Hartzog. The extension of Western Way is great. However, visibility when making a left onto Avalon isn’t the best so be careful. Also, the police LOVE to radar along the extension so watch the speed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grumpy and Grandma 740 Posted August 21, 2019 Report Share Posted August 21, 2019 (edited) On 8/19/2019 at 6:57 PM, djsamuel said: The extension of Western Way is great. However, visibility when making a left onto Avalon isn’t the best so be careful. Also, the police LOVE to radar along the extension so watch the speed. It will be wonderful when they get the Sawgrass extension completed. It was in progress when we last looked, Edited August 21, 2019 by Grumpy and Grandma corrected typo djsamuel 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
djsamuel 322 Posted August 21, 2019 Report Share Posted August 21, 2019 9 hours ago, Grumpy and Grandma said: It will be wonderful when they get the Sawgrass extension completed. It was in progress when we last looked, What a difference that will make! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted August 27, 2019 Report Share Posted August 27, 2019 More on Flamingo Crossing... Quote PHOTOS - Permits filed for the Town Center at Flamingo Crossings Gallery / 6 Photos Flamingo Crossings Town Center plans Permits have been filed for the Town Center retail area of Flamingo Crossings on the eastern edge of Walt Disney World. Flamingo Crossings Town Center plans Walgreens and a Speedway gas station are mentioned in the permits, and we also know that a target will be located in Flamingo Crossings. Click the gallery for more of the Flamingo Crossings Town Center plans. (Thanks to danlb_2000 on the WDWMAGIC Forums for spotting the permit) Located just off State Road 429 and near to the Western Way entrance to Walt Disney World, Disney rebooted its 10 year old Flamingo Crossing development last year, with an announcement of new plans to bring 29 retail and restaurant buildings across 45 acres, to be developed in three phases. Five additional value hotels will ultimately be built, including other Marriott and Hilton properties. The first two hotels by Marriott at Flamingo Crossings opened in 2016, and are the only businesses currently operating in Flamingo Crossings. TownPlace Suites and SpringHill Suites at Flamingo Crossings Article Posted: Aug 27, 2019 / 10:19am ET http://www.wdwmagic.com/other/flamingo-crossings/news/27aug2019-photos---permits-filed-for-the-town-center-at-flamingo-crossings.htm?fbclid=IwAR3DYE-w-2YqzjDNoyfJU65KH_7JFBEGNn_63HwCSvTCkur9ADIovfXZogY Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grumpy and Grandma 740 Posted August 27, 2019 Report Share Posted August 27, 2019 36 minutes ago, BradyBzLyn...Mo said: More on Flamingo Crossing... http://www.wdwmagic.com/other/flamingo-crossings/news/27aug2019-photos---permits-filed-for-the-town-center-at-flamingo-crossings.htm?fbclid=IwAR3DYE-w-2YqzjDNoyfJU65KH_7JFBEGNn_63HwCSvTCkur9ADIovfXZogY I find the mention of TARGET rather strange since there is one right at the exit ramp of 429 and 192. Less than 2 miles away. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted August 27, 2019 Report Share Posted August 27, 2019 22 minutes ago, Grumpy and Grandma said: I find the mention of TARGET rather strange since there is one right at the exit ramp of 429 and 192. Less than 2 miles away. Could be a swanky new store, given the announcement this week of the big new Disney Target partnership. https://corporate.target.com/article/2019/08/disney Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grumpy and Grandma 740 Posted August 27, 2019 Report Share Posted August 27, 2019 2 hours ago, BradyBzLyn...Mo said: Could be a swanky new store, given the announcement this week of the big new Disney Target partnership. https://corporate.target.com/article/2019/08/disney Maybe the other one will close. The mall will be well accepted by the College Program students since the new dorms and classrooms are right across Western Way. on the South SIde. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shoreline99 137 Posted August 29, 2019 Report Share Posted August 29, 2019 It could also be a 'Target Express', similar to the ones near college campuses. They usually have groceries and a limited selection of housewares and clothing... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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