First Permits Filed for Disney World's New Cars-Themed Area, Replacing Tom Sawyer Island

Andrew C12 minutes ago

I haven't seen anything that leads me to believe this would be the end result.

FigmentFan8245 minutes ago

If Disney can build something that has the same attention to detail and full theming of Carsland in DCA, then I'm all for this. I'm fine if the evolved Frontierland is more Americana. Also, if they are adding space next to HM, build a HM Restaurant. It would print money.

el_super50 minutes ago

But especially true for a wooden boat designed to float. Why go to the trouble for a structure that doesn't need to serve the intended purpose? If you wanted a boat shaped souvenir store, why not build one from scratch meant to stay static and last longer, than keep putting effort into keeping a wooden structure intact? There is no bargain to be had because Disney is the sole arbiter and have already made their decision.

John park hopper1 hour ago

I too am a big Disney fan also having grown up with Disney in the 50's and 60's --at what point do you say enough is enough sadly I have reached that point

Bocabear1 hour ago

This is how I also feel. I have been a fan since my first visit as a kid in 1971. We are DVC owner, we are Florida residents and have visited the parks a ridiculous amount of times. It just seems like the design and creative management have gone off the rails in the past 5 years.... Like the current management doesn't understand what was built prior to 10 years ago, and don't quite get the style and general feel of the parks... The original design for MK and EPCOT were pretty flawless... It was what was done after that that have watered down the intent. The Communicore disaster and Harmonius were a collosal failure... to me. I am concerned moving forward that this current leadership and team are going to continue this trend of misplaced IP and continue to destroy the very fabric of the parks we loved.

Disstevefan11 hour ago

This is perfect! Was this part of the stuff from that Disney Slack leak? 🤣

Disstevefan11 hour ago

I am a huge Disney and WDW fan. I actually do not want to know how much I have spent on all things Disney in my life. I really love the Pandora land in AK although it took way too long to build. Yes, they jammed in an IP, but I still like it. The EPCOT renovation of Future world was a HUGE disappointment and took way too long. Harmonious was a disappointment and a huge waste of money. I really miss illuminations. I wish they simply updated the tech, maybe tweaked the show and threw in some IP and created an updated illuminations. The Star cruiser was out of my price range and I am disappointed they pulled the plug so soon. It seems TWDC can lose truckloads of money in their movie business and streaming business but they run their theme park business with really tight budgets compared to their other businesses. Mostly due to the HUGE disappointment about the Future world renovation I am really worried about this Cars area as I expect this to take WAY TOO LONG and will be cost cut to death. I am happy to be wrong, we will see in 6 to 8 years from now. I am also disappointed that in WDW which has the blessing of size still wants to "destroy and replace" instead of actually expanding and I will miss ROA TSI and the riverboat, but yes I am a weirdo who always watched the film at the end of Maelstrom. I do enjoy the Frozen ride that replaced it; love the queue, and do enjoy the ride even though I understand it should not be there and they just jammed in an IP. I will also miss Muppets 3D when they destroy that. We were at EPCOT in Feb. and AK in June and spent way too much money both times. 🤣 My family stayed at WDW resorts at least three times this year and have a couple of stayed scheduled this year while I stay home to make the money to give to the mouse. 🤣 Axe to grind? You bet. I think the things TWDC does to my beloved WDW gets to me because I am too much of a WDW fan...

Bocabear1 hour ago

That is the truth...there are so many changes that can happen once they begin the actual dirt-moving and demolition...I think, like the demo of Communicore, they are probably going to find it more expensive than planned and we will star seeing parts of the plan disappear...maybe more so in Villain's Land as that art was vague to begin with.

Figments Friend1 hour ago

A friendly reminder of how even the most spectacular projects often end up -

EricsBiscuit10 hours ago

Not true, they could have left the small TSI there. The LB could still go around, albeit in a much smaller path, and TSI could still exist.

Schmidt14 hours ago

Sometimes it’s not what you say it’s what you imply.

TrainsOfDisney16 hours ago

Which is why I said a factual statement and only that. “Nothing in the concept art pieces show any dark ride elements”

Schmidt16 hours ago

There is actually a tunnel or 2 and not to mention it starts off in warehouse type structure. Seems like there are areas for dark ride elements. With that said I don’t know if this will happen, but neither do you

Schmidt16 hours ago

So what you are saying is you are looking forward to this??? 😂 Honestly you sound like you have an axe to grind with this company. Like a big Paul Bunyan kind of Axe. Also when was the last time you were at WDW?