Originally Posted By gadzuux In years past, october has been the time that announcements were made, and new projects begun. DLRs fiscal year begins October 1, and it seemed that often projects that had been on a back-burner waiting for available funding suddenly jump started in october. Also, october is traditionally a "shoulder season" - a slower time when attractions and walkways could be closed to facilitate construction or rehabs. This year seems to be the exception to every rule. By insider accounts the attendance is still going gangbusters, and other than 'nemo-subs' and 'project sparkle' (both started long before october) there isn't any significant new construction or rehab work - or even announcements of what's to come. Things are eerily quiet at a time that we should be hearing something. The only thing we're hearing now is that earlier rumors have been axed. Canceling proposed additions costs nothing. FY06 started almost four weeks ago and I'm not aware of any new projects starting, or even rumors of new projects. Kind of discouraging really - has anybody heard rumblings of new projects getting funded?
Originally Posted By crapshoot <<Kind of discouraging really - has anybody heard rumblings of new projects getting funded?>> Quite the opposite. I have heard of projects losing their funding infact. But to their credit, they are doing "Gangbusters" and somebody will be pulling the trigger on projects soon enough, would be my guess. Paitence would be the order of the day.
Originally Posted By Darkbeer A lot of the '06 budget is going to the Subs, the Monorail and DCA improvements. Don't expect to see much else until fiscal 2007, where supposely some of the budget will go for a new show in the Fantasyland Theater, to start in Spring/Summer of 2007.
Originally Posted By gadzuux Crazy me - I keep hoping for a new ride. I understand the need for new monorails, and support that. I'm less supportive of the subs, but I understand why they're doing it. The DCA improvements, from what I can see so far, are minimal and insignificant - new palms and new pavers in the HPB back area - big whoop. Considering the enormous success they're having with the 50th, you might think that they'd be encouraged enough by the public's response to consider adding a "really for real new attraction". I guess not.
Originally Posted By SpoonCM I think the only thing announced in October and has recently started was over at GCH. Eureka Springs Health Club is expanding into the arcade to provide a full spa offered by Mandara(they do Disney Cruises).
Originally Posted By deadmentellnotales are you kidding they annouced the new menu at rancho's isn't that enough? i know i'm satisfied
Originally Posted By Jim in Merced CA I heard they're changing the Tour Guide costumes. [I'm kidding...]
Originally Posted By oc_dean Maybe they are being cautious because they have something very special in the pipeline :crosses fingers: Somethin' about some track that rounds it's way in and out of TL buildings. ) I can hope!!
