Originally Posted By AutoPost This topic is for Discussion of <a href="http://www.LaughingPlace.com/Lotion-View-1428.asp" target="_blank"><b>LP Lotion: New Rapunzel Restrooms and Rest Area Opens at the Magic Kingdom</b></a> Today Disney unveiled the new Rapunzel restroom area at the Magic Kingdom. While the only real function of the area right now seems to be restrooms, it is a large, attractive, heavily themed area that's a great addition to Fantasyland.
Originally Posted By TP2000 With this, I think our Disney obsessions may have gone too far. New bathrooms in a theme park. And aren't they lovely.
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt Yeah, it's a little bit cray cray. But since I'm here I will say that that is a unusually elaborate set up for a set of theme park bathrooms, and sets a precedent even by Disney's standards. Does the industry give out awards for stuff like this? Can we assume that this bodes well for future MK projects?
Originally Posted By Princessjenn5795 Well, I suppose it will be nice to have pretty murals on the walls to look at while waiting in a super long line to pee...
Originally Posted By oc_dean >>With this, I think our Disney obsessions may have gone too far. << I think we've become so desperate for anything new ... even if it's a toilet.
Originally Posted By Witches of Morva ORGOCH: No, sjhym333, ducklin'. They're gonna' give ya a Fast Gas fer this one!!
Originally Posted By Witches of Morva ORDDU: I must say that Disney Imagineers are to be enthusiastically applauded for what they have come up with, here. It may be only a restroom but the level of detail is incredible. Things like this give a witch hope for the future of the rest of this theme park.
Originally Posted By tonyanton I think this new area looks great, takes care of a few issues (the plan to move the current bathrooms across the way, the pinch point walkway to Liberty Square, and the abandoned Skyway buildings). One only has to look at the bathroom remodel in Tomorrowland that saw the removal of its Skyway building to see how poor a job they can do...that building is about as dull and done on the cheap as can be, plus they removed the water feature that was there).
Originally Posted By gurgitoy2 If this area can alleviate that horrible bottle necking that occurs between It's a Small World and Peter Pan, then it's a good thing. Too bad it's all for restrooms, but hey, they are pretty nice, LOL! I just can't think of any other instance for other parks or venues where people get so excited over potties...
Originally Posted By HokieSkipper Wish there was a better transition to Liberty Square/HM from there. Because what they did is pretty lame/nonexistent.
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt I finally took the time to look through the pics and I was surprised to see that this was more than just a set of new bathrooms; it's a complete reconfiguration of that corner of the park.
Originally Posted By irishfan >>I finally took the time to look through the pics and I was surprised to see that this was more than just a set of new bathrooms; it's a complete reconfiguration of that corner of the park.<< Yes, everyone has been focused on the bathroom element of it, but what it has actually done is clear up a really badly congested area of the park. It also has freed up the restrooms next to Peter Pan, which, if rumours are to be believed, will become a new indoor queue for the attraction.
