Walt Disney World Resort Unveils Bold New Vision for Downtown Disney

[Kisobel]

we loved the adventures club. it was our favorite thing to do, the entire trip. i know the AC is frequently booked for private parties- so how can they be losing money? they need to keep the AC, maybe move it. but to get rid of it seems very foolish. it truly is a unique disney experience. and to make way for a t-shirt store is ****.

just my 2cents
kate

[lockedoutlogic]

Just my take....

PI is not closing as we know it because it "failed" per se....

It's closing because they can free up more labor and generate more of a profit margin with third party vendors and restaurant/ merchandise locations....

The T shirt thing is brilliant....if it's big enough and efficient enough to handle crowds at peak times......

does kinda give me the Myrtle Beach '85 vibe though.....

I think this has been in the plans since Eisner days...... with the harley shop and raglan road being the precursors.....T Rex being another.....

once they get downtown to where they want....which is likely because it is very popular and undoubtedly profitable....except cirque.....

then i believe a new water park is the next thing.....along with probably extended themepark hours to cover the late night gap a little more.....

this could be a good thing.....i've spent alot of time at PI.....but unless you live in Orlando or at Vista Way.....the possibilities of that "night spot" were very limited....

[lockedoutlogic]

one more thing....i know others have thought it....so i'll just come out and say it....

the closing and assumed dismantling of the clubs frees up the adventure's club for "other things"....

i'm just saying.....i know it will be an inevitable connection that will probably be made.....

I think they should move it to animal kingdom villas and have nightly observations of northeastern wild animals in their natural vacation habitat.....complete with Mt. Kilamaritas

but i don't think that's on the drawing boards