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How soon do you think construction will start on this?
No shot this is ready by 2024. None. Look how long it took them to build a friggin bridge/walkway.
Iâm glad I got to see the SOA show when I did. Some impactful memories surround it. But yeah, Iâd likely never see it again without a revamp anyway.
As far as a fifth gate, ainât gonna happen either. Not during the Chapek/DâAmaro Reign, anyway. Sadly, no real reason to. You all already know why: far easier to lower crowds by just jacking up prices. Keep the âpoorsâ out and that bottom line flush.
If crowds start dipping, keep interest by creating a new ride every once in a while, even if itâs carbon copy of what you have in another park (Tron, Remy, etcâŚ). Or bring back some old favorites that suddenly look âvaluableâ (ie: the 24 hour park days).
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Thatâs pretty much how I feel. I kind of expect to see some announcements in The coming several monthsâŚalthough I think they will be the return of things they cut, such as the SE overhaul, rather than anything actually new. Still, sprucing up (or replacing) Dinoland USA would be appreciated, in the very least. Maybe replace the Figment ride with something so that it actually draws crowds (effectively increasing capacity).
But, as the song saysâŚto dream the impossible dreamâŚ
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D23 is coming in September? I expect any ârealâ announcements will wait until then?
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Probably. Seems rightâŚjust ahead of Epcotâs 40th.
Walt Disney Companyâs 100th?
Looks awesome. Walkway in front of it and another pool, restaurant on top for fireworks viewing, and use existing parking, monorail, boat infrastructure. The Poly feel closer to the GF dining. Iâm in.
Yes, but the walkway wasnât going to bring them in any additional monies.
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On this weekâs Disney Dish Len points out that the WD corp has the economy of a small country (similar to Venezuela) and thatbif they wanted something built, it would get built fast. And if they donât care? Then you are poor Tron.
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Thatâs right I remember that remark now.
Which is downright maddening. Epcot: The Construction Capital of WDW For Ten Years Running.
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Maybe it comes down to attendance being where they want it right now? So they donât need to entice people into the parks, even with the construction zone (though I agree beefing up AK would be a good idea to increas capacity, not that I want more people in AK).
But DVC is just money in the bank, so it is a top priority.
I think they flipped VGF to solve the issue that GF wasnt booking at the flagship price point. (Conference GF prices are $289 a night!) So the best way to keep all resort prices inflated was to reduce cash capacity at GF.
Poly feels different, but I am sure they want that sweet $$$
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Us too!! My kids LOVE Poly but I love my family much more when thereâs a door between us when we sleep.
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I saw this earlier and meant to post it. As much as Iâm not a fan of the bland design, Iâm excited for these new rooms to be added to inventory, which in theory (along with GF) should make booking all room types a little easier, at least until all the contracts are sold.
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Iâm just excited that we may get to stay at the Poly in a 1-bed, finally.
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Iâm not sure if he have another thread on this, but this was the only one I could find. Some updates on the building process from Mickey Viewsâ latest video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vi4Tfh5D2as
itâs looking pretty MASSIVE next to the Poly buildings 
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This is what BlogMickey had recently.
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I have seen it in person and it doesnât look so bad as pics make it seem
I am looking forward to it being more âfleshed outâ
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This is where I am - it could definately go both ways. Is the finish more Waiki beach. Or Aulani?
I guess the concept art is a mixâŚ
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