Frozen Ever After

[Nick]

Epcot will have it rough until Frozen and Soarin' open, but even then, they need to start pouring real money into Future World to fix it. Waiting until after DHS is done will only make things worse too, they need to start ASAP.

 

[deathcab4cutie]

Epcot will have it rough until Frozen and Soarin' open, but even then, they need to start pouring real money into Future World to fix it. Waiting until after DHS is done will only make things worse too, they need to start ASAP.

Disney usually only likes to do one major project at a time so its very possible you may have to wait till 2020 to see a major announcement for Epcot

 

[IzzyB]

Disney usually only likes to do one major project at a time so its very possible you may have to wait till 2020 to see a major announcement for Epcot

Really? Because before Frozen opens this year they will be working on Pandora, Frozen, SWL, Soarin, and TSL all at the same time

Now I do think we won't hear about Epcot stuff for a couple years.

 

[deathcab4cutie]

Disney wont start on star wars land until either springs is open or avatar is done their construction team is spread to thin and i said major construction sorin and frozen would be in the refurbish list

 

[Viator]

Disney wont start on star wars land until either springs is open or avatar is done their construction team is spread to thin and i said major construction sorin and frozen would be in the refurbish list

Sorin (or more accurately; Soarin') is adding a new third theatre to the factor, and bringing in a brand new film. I'd say that its atleast a major addition, and before anyone says "TSMM is getting a third track; so that must be brand new!"; that's mainly a thing to add capacity that's sorely needed for this attraction. Soarin is not only the need to upgrade capacity, but they are replacing the original "SOC" film with the new "Soarin' Around The World" film that's been filmed in several world hotspots, and both DCA/DL and Epcot.

Frostrom itself; Is a major addition. Not only because of the ride, but the new changes being done to the area surrounding it, and even as its using the same layout as Maelstrom, the load and unload is getting connected to eachother, and an extra scene is added. Also counting the new sets, lighting, and more; this is a major addition aswell.

Also, Frostrom counts the brand new structure that's being risen over on its left side, that's most likely another gift shop, the new M&G and then Restrooms, so that's also to count..

 

[IzzyB]

Disney wont start on star wars land until either springs is open or avatar is done their construction team is spread to thin and i said major construction sorin and frozen would be in the refurbish list

Disney is already working on infrastructure stuff for both TSL and SWL. As soon as everything is closed construction will go full force on TSL and probably infrastructure stuff for SWL. But there is no way they hold off construction on SWL until Springs and/or Avatar is done. They will start to do construction this year and neither of those projects finish up this year. Construction crews are outsourced and trust me, there are more than enough construction workers in the Orlando area to facilitate all the projects going on in Orlando.

 

[GAcoaster]

I've heard Frozen is about 3 months behind schedule. They were shooting for a March opening but now it looks like June (or later)...

 

[ThemeParks4Life]

I've heard Frozen is about 3 months behind schedule. They were shooting for a March opening but now it looks like June (or later)...

Lines up with what Disneyhead has said. It's going to be hilarious if they don't have it open by the end of June.

 

[TheGentTrent]

Honestly, this is one ride that should take a delay.

 

[Mad Dog]

It's Frozen in time.

 

[IzzyB]

I never expected it before May to be honest with you. If you are not going to make Spring Break crowds you might as well wait. Also, this and the 3rd theater really need to open at the same time or the 3rd theater first. Because the demand on Epcot would make it a nightmare not having soarin open.

 

[Nick]

I never expected it before May to be honest with you. If you are not going to make Spring Break crowds you might as well wait. Also, this and the 3rd theater really need to open at the same time or the 3rd theater first. Because the demand on Epcot would make it a nightmare not having soarin open.

Soarin' definitely needs to be open before they let the floodgates rush towards this ride.

 

[Mad Dog]

Soarin' definitely needs to be open before they let the floodgates rush towards this ride.

Yes, I agree with that. This later opening of Frozen is contrary to their original schedule but it's probably a godsend to ops. By the way, looking at Touring Plans crowds, it looks like Epcot attendance is dropping since Soarin closed.

 

[UNIrd]

Yes, I agree with that. This later opening of Frozen is contrary to their original schedule but it's probably a godsend to ops. By the way, looking at Touring Plans crowds, it looks like Epcot attendance is dropping since Soarin closed.

I'm surprised people even know, tbh. If it weren't for this site, I wouldn't have had a clue.

 

[WAJAS]

In the latest Passholder Magazine, Disney is now advertising the opening date as Summer 2016 instead of Spring 2016. Looks like they may have ran into some issues.

 

[GAcoaster]

I don't think most people realize that the ride will open BEFORE all the meet and greet village area. Much like NFL, this will no really be done when the attraction opens.

 

[Brian G.]

Apparently there will be a height restriction of 35 inches for the new ride.

 

[Mad Dog]

Apparently there will be a height restriction of 35 inches for the new ride.

That will eliminate 90% of the Frozen hard core fans. :doh:

 

[Nick]

That will eliminate 90% of the Frozen hard core fans. :doh:

Not really. Most kids are above that requirement by the time they are 2.5-3 years old.

 

[Mad Dog]

Not really. Most kids are above that requirement by the time they are 2.5-3 years old.

I was joking.