| # | Author | Message |
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| ExpDave
Thu 11/20/2008 3:29p | I say build EPCOT, no not the one that's there, the theme park, keep that, it's wonderful but build Walt's EPCOT, the city too. To build that was the reason Walt developed Disney World in the first place.
Part of that was to have been an industrial park with actual manufacturing and research facilities. I believe they where also to offer showcases to the public showing the manufacturing process, etc.
Given that my favorite EPCOT attraction, "Living With The Land" comes closest to that concept I think it could be very interesting. I find Test Track interesting from that stand point too, although I don't like the que there as much. I think it would be fun to see how different things are made or developed. What about an attraction where you are ON the assembly line of some product being made? |
32
| davewasbaloo
Thu 11/20/2008 10:15p | ExpDave, I too would love this, but don't think it will happen. Given Disney sold Celebration and closed down the Disney Institute, 2 very EPCOT type projects. |
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| davewasbaloo
Thu 11/20/2008 10:17p | Also, it is funny, at DCA my wife and I really enjoy the factory tours, and yet they are often the brunt of people's jokes about DCA being a bad park. It's a shame, but sadly not many people feel the same way as you and I (with the Land and Test Track being two of my prefered attractions at WDW - along with the American Adventure of course). |
34
| Autopia Deb
Fri 11/21/2008 9:25a | My biggest problem with the factory tours at DCA is they are too short, not really tours at all. |
35
| MPierce
Fri 11/21/2008 12:48p | I find that WDW is having a difficult time taking care of what they have now at the present time. I just don't think it would be a responsible move on Disneys part to increase the overall size of the resort at this time with a 5th gate. They already have 4 parks 2 water parks, and a large downtown area to maintain, plus a never ending expansion DVC resorts as well as a large number of onsite hotels. This doesn't even take in a hugh transportation fleet as well as other entertainment, and sporting venues. All could really use some help with maintainence, and some special attention to cleanliness, and show. As well as expansion within the existing parks.
However, it is always interesting speculating on a 5th park, and what would it be like. |
36
| bobbelee9
Fri 11/21/2008 4:30p | Seems to me with all the rooms available on property, there should be more "stuff" for us to do and see. When MGM first opened, it was wall to wall people, you couldn't do anything and it became really frustrating. It needed to be a bigger park. Of course if 2/3 of the rooms are empty, no crowds. |
37
| bobbelee9
Fri 11/21/2008 4:32p | Also, happy people spend more money than frustrated crabby ones. They are also more apt to return and spend more. Disney are you hearing me? |
38
| carribean queen
Fri 11/21/2008 5:29p | No they're not listening. They also know that all these hot crabby parents will buy thier kids anything to shut them up. Then 2 weeks later throw it all away since its made like crap and broke immediatly. Not that I know this from experience or anything, and yet did I learn my lesson? NOPE! |
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| MPierce
Fri 11/21/2008 5:35p | ^^^ Sounds like she's experiencing pay-back for her youth bobbelee. |
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| carribean queen
Fri 11/21/2008 5:49p | Oh no I was that perfect child. I never wanted anything I was just so happy to get all the hand me downs from my two lovely sisters! Now someone call 911 my mother just fell off her chair laughing! ha ha ha and I'll have you know I was also the sweetest kid ever! |
