Originally Posted By Nine-Eye Hello everyone I found out recently evidence that, at one point during the conception of Euro Disney Resort, WESTCOT was to be the third park for the French property. It stunned me to read it was to open, at the earliest, in 1999 ! Several plans show also the creation of a monorail line (Westcot could have opened pretty far from the present theme parks) You can check the article I wrote about Westcot on my website here : <a href="http://webcot.free.fr/articles/westcot.htm" target="_blank">http://webcot.free.fr/articles /westcot.htm</a> ; it's mostly about the original project for Anaheim, but I dedicated the last part about the Paris' version, with a concept art (more a sketch than a concept art, to be honest) and a plan. Did you know about that project ? PS : I'm sorry but the article is in French Bonne lecture !
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Your article is very interesting Nine Eye. There was talk of an EPCOT, but also of a nature park. At one point, it was thought that there would be a park that combined elements of Epcot, Animal Kingdom and Disney Sea into one new park. The rumour is we may still see it if Paris picks up. There has been open discussions of needing another jaw dropping park at Paris and it may some day happen.
Originally Posted By CMM1 Would it be possible that Disney would simply stop putting money into "dogs with fleas" like DCA or DSP and go for a new "jaw-dropping" 3rd gate at either Anaheim or Paris? That idea seems a bit far-fetched to me. Building a park and all of its infrastructure is a lot more difficult than it is to upgrade a current park with new attractions. However, might there exist the possibility if Disney feels there is too much negativity to overcome with parks like DCA or DSP that have a reputation for not being particularly great parks? It almost seems like WDW is much more likely to get a 5th gate (maybe a DisneySea clone) before Anaheim or Paris would get a 3rd gate - WDW is a proven winner from the Disney standpoint in terms of generating long hotel stays at WDW resort properties and adding another gate would most assuredly simply add another night or two to any WDW guest nights at WDW resorts.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Valid points CMM1. That said, if DLP doesn't add a third gate by 2012, the government will regain control of the unused land. The Westcot in this article were in the original 1989 plans, but a little bird tells me, if we do get a 3rd gate, it won't be an embarrassing little park. But these rumours are not wholly founded.
Originally Posted By Kane22 If there will be a park coming will it be WESTCOT since its been on Disney records for so long?!?
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 If a third park is built in Paris, and I have very, very, very serious doubts it'll happen soon, it won't be Westcot. That idea is dead.
Originally Posted By Nine-Eye Who knows... The Paris' Westcot project was envisionned in another era, for a Euro Eisney Resort we never knew... Moreover, with all the mess Westcot got through in Anaheim, I think such a theme park on such a large scale seems, for the moment at the very least, completely out of question. As Davewasbaloo said, there have been talks of a theme park with combined elements from AK and TDS for instance, I heard this rumor a couple of times but as you all know, nothing is never sure at Disney, particularly at Disney Paris. The only pertinent question we've got to ask is wether Tower of Terror and Toon Studios are going to be a significant draw, that will be the starting point (or not) of more investments, imho.
Originally Posted By dennis-in-ct <<That said, if DLP doesn't add a third gate by 2012, the government will regain control of the unused land. >> Do they have to OPEN in 2012 or just start construction in 2012?
Originally Posted By UltimateDLRPfan To solve this problem, dlrp is currently developing a 'nature park' in associasion with pierre et vacances.. also well known as center parks in other european countries. it will be a large accomodation holiday resort, where people can discover the wonders of nature after a day of busy themeparks..
Originally Posted By Nine-Eye >>To solve this problem, dlrp is currently developing a 'nature park' in associasion with pierre et vacances.. also well known as center parks in other european countries. it will be a large accomodation holiday resort, where people can discover the wonders of nature after a day of busy themeparks..<< I'm not sure, but I believe this project has nothing to do with a possible third theme park nor a water park (another rumor that gets back sometimes). It's only a partnership and not something run by Disney.
Originally Posted By UltimateDLRPfan It doesnt has to do anything with a themepark, but it do helps dlrp keeping the right of the ground they have now..
Originally Posted By CMM1 If they wanted to make sure they used up large chunks of real estate on the property for guest use, just put in one or two more golf courses.
Originally Posted By DlandDug To me, Westcot doesn't make sense in DLRP. The whole point behind the original EPCOT Center (the model for Westcot) was to offer a taste of the future, and a taste of foreign lands, in one compact park. Future World has proven to be as problematical as Tomorrowland-- today keeps catching up. Note that Future World is, of late, being reimagined as a collection of thrill rides. World Showcase would have hardly the impact set in the middle of Europe. What need is there for a faux Germany or Italy, when the real thing is a few hours' train ride away? Perhaps an "international" park themed to Asia, the Middle East or Latin America would work. But in the long run, I agree that a park themed to the sea or animals would make more sense.
Originally Posted By TDLFAN >>Perhaps an "international" park themed to Asia, the Middle East or Latin America would work.<< You mean a park like... TDS??? Lost River Delta.. Arabian Caost..?? Middle East... Latin America..? It's been done and done better than EuroDisney SCA will eve be capable of doing...
