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I don't disagree....but if you have literally nothing to offer when Knott's, USH, and Sea World all have new stuff...I *don't* think as many people are going to hurry down to DLR, especially when there will be nothing new except higher prices during the time from now to the Olypmpics.And when all the west coast parks are done with their investment ... they'll still be competing for the second best theme park in the region. There's absolutely stuff I'd love to see happen at the Disneyland Resort, but it's not exactly on life support.
What’s on offer is definitely helpful for return visitors and locals. Maybe they view it as international visitors may simply come to Disneyland because it’s Disneyland? Not saying I agree, but I think Jake is onto something.I don't disagree....but if you have literally nothing to offer when Knott's, USH, and Sea World all have new stuff...I think as many people are going to hurry down to DLR, especially when there will be nothing new except higher prices during the time from now to the Olypmpics.
Not saying Disney will be in trouble, but I could see their attendance taking a hit. They have to have something new.
I absolutely agree that more guests would visit the resort if there was a new, shiny thing on offer. What I assume Disney is banking on is that the additional visitors wouldn't offset the additional cost.I don't disagree....but if you have literally nothing to offer when Knott's, USH, and Sea World all have new stuff...I *don't* think as many people are going to hurry down to DLR, especially when there will be nothing new except higher prices during the time from now to the Olypmpics.
To add to this. Crazy that if it gets fully approved we could see construction starting this year
100%Does Disneyland need a 3rd gate though? I feel like most of their capacity woes can be solved by fixing Tomorrowland for DL, and then working on Hollywoodland and eventually the forward expansion plans for DCA.
If I were them, I'd leave the Hollywoodland (and the space "reclaimed" by Eastern Gateway) for Marvel/Avenger expansions. And then utilize the parking lot space reserved for Disneyland Forward for Avatar and additional expansions.100%
Even if disney forward stuff, it's really mostly going to DCA which needs it.....sure they can fix TL but people still go there so to Disney who cares if people are willing to go to a Mall looking land and wait hours for SM, Buzz is bust etc
Marvel needs more room then they gave it, SW can for sure get another land if they choose to make it for the OT films, Mando or Prequels locations (we also have high, old and first republic timelines)
Disney has still tons of IP perfect for rides like Lion King and Aladdin with nothinggg made. Maybe some Fox IP stuff that makes sense? If Avatar land does well another one based off the films that will come out by then
DTD really isn't that busy when I go, its fine but there is little reason for another and with it outside the Disney bubble its kinda even more pointless unless they give us a Simpsons, Indy, and other IPS as cool themed restaurants that can't fit in the parks but more generic shopping? Malls are dying not thriving to build another one makes to me little sense another hotel that is connected to a third gate would make them buckets of money and honestly they are rely on AP's to keep the parks parked and....I mean you hope if Disney did build a third gate it would be as impressive as Epic Universe drawing in World wide travelers
Honestly land and ride wise besides TL, the park is pretty much perfect.If I were them, I'd leave the Hollywoodland (and the space "reclaimed" by Eastern Gateway) for Marvel/Avenger expansions. And then utilize the parking lot space reserved for Disneyland Forward for Avatar and additional expansions.
Disneyland as a park is fine, they just are too "heavy" on the western side of the park, they need to revitalize the eastern side with a new Tomorrowland and Fantasyland expansion in the Autopia/Subs space. That's a heck of a piece of land ripe for expansion.
The parking lot in between Mickey & Friends and Disneyland Hotel can be utilized for additional lodging/DTD expansion.
Yeah, that's why I don't understand the hype of Disneyland Park expanding its footprint to the parking lot. Would be great sure, but entire east side of the park has been left abandoned for the most part. They can do some serious projects there.Honestly land and ride wise besides TL, the park is pretty much perfect.
Toontown has been fixed, and really only TL needs work the rest of the lands are pretty much as updated as they can be. They can add to GE if they need to but hope TL is the next Disneyland Project along with finding a new show for the Fantasyland Theater.
Freshbaked seems to think its because SM and the land are still busy so see little reason to close down one of the busier lands if people keep comingYeah, that's why I don't understand the hype of Disneyland Park expanding its footprint to the parking lot. Would be great sure, but entire east side of the park has been left abandoned for the most part. They can do some serious projects there.