Park Hopper;2529642 wrote: I don't think Tom Sawyer's Island is used much and, unfortunately, I don't think many even know who Tom Sawyer is. I always thought more could be done with that area. Perhaps they could make a modern Tom Sawyer movie and then put some life into that area.
The island was one place I've been trying to figure out what would make sense. I thought that maybe something "Treasure Island" themed, but that's no better than Tom Sawyer. Maybe something having to do with Pirates of the Caribbean? Build the town of Tortuga on it or something.
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I would retheme Frozen into a ride called Maelstrom. I would then build a Frozen ride somewhere else in the park.
azcavalier;2529645 wrote: The island was one place I've been trying to figure out what would make sense. I thought that maybe something "Treasure Island" themed, but that's no better than Tom Sawyer. Maybe something having to do with Pirates of the Caribbean? Build the town of Tortuga on it or something.
I was thinking maybe Pirates too. I guess they are having a new movie coming out. The island is separated from Adventureland, so they would have to figure our how to blend it in.
Park Hopper;2529652 wrote: I was thinking maybe Pirates too. I guess they are having a new movie coming out. The island is separated from Adventureland, so they would have to figure our how to blend it in.
azcavalier;2529645 wrote: The island was one place I've been trying to figure out what would make sense. I thought that maybe something "Treasure Island" themed, but that's no better than Tom Sawyer. Maybe something having to do with Pirates of the Caribbean? Build the town of Tortuga on it or something.
Since the PotC ride already exists, it would not be a good idea to have another area dedicated to Pirates in the same park. Maybe turn it to a "Descendants" theme and make it into Auradon. That would also allow for some token Villian area in the park.
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azcavalier;2529645 wrote: The island was one place I've been trying to figure out what would make sense. I thought that maybe something "Treasure Island" themed, but that's no better than Tom Sawyer. Maybe something having to do with Pirates of the Caribbean? Build the town of Tortuga on it or something.
Maybe Treasure Planet
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Bellhop97;2529641 wrote: I would want to bring back Mr Toad's wild ride.. where Pooh is..
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Park Hopper;2529642 wrote: I don't think Tom Sawyer's Island is used much and, unfortunately, I don't think many even know who Tom Sawyer is. I always thought more could be done with that area. Perhaps they could make a modern Tom Sawyer movie and then put some life into that area.
I also have never really liked the Chester 'N Hester area of Dinoland. I know it is themed to look like a cheap tourist trap carnival-like area, but that always seemed like an easy cop-out to avoid spending money. I would like something done with that area. I like the Dinosaur/extinct animals theme, but prefer a more immersive area like they have been building lately.
That's a shame if the youth of today don't know who Mark Twain is, but I'd agree that it is an underutilized area.
Beth & David
09/82 Treehouse Villas, 06/86 BVP, 10/95 CBR, 10/99 DI, 08/03 PORS, 10/05 POP, 11/06 AKL, 09/09 POLY, 10/10 Wonder, 05/11 Dream/PORS, 08/13 POLY, 11/13 GF, 04/15 POLY, 11/15 BLT, 11/16 Aulani, 03/17 BLT, 08/18 BLT, 07/19 AKL, 06/21 BLT
Ok. I have an idea for Tom Sawyer Island. Theme it to Atlantis: The Lost Empire. Perhaps change the boats that shuttle you over to be themed like Milo's ship, crossing under a waterfall to get onto the island. Then have a dark ride based on the movie on the island. There would be room for the Milo and Kida meet and greets and the requisite gift shop at the end of the ride of course.
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