KidZone Replacement Rumors & Speculation (Pt 2)

[belloq87]

Ok. So in terms of "places I see once and don't return to" it'll basically be a lateral move to new play areas.

Correct!

I would have preferred if Universal took the approach of expanding the area's appeal to all-ages while still satisfying the mandate of giving kids (and everyone) things to do. Like they were going to do when Nintendo was destined for the area.

 

[OrlandoGuy]

I have been back there. I took a walk around on my first MK visit after all of New Fantasyland was complete.

I don't go back there anymore, meaning it is not a regular part of my trips.

Walking around once > hypothesizing something that hasn’t even begun clearing ground yet

 

[PerceptiveCoot]

Ok. So in terms of "places I see once and don't return to" it'll basically be a lateral move to new play areas.

Will the level of theming for these new play areas be commensurate with the current play areas, or will they be more like the play areas at Islands?

 

[OrlLover]

Wow this project is already shaping up to be more substantial than some initially thought. I’m excited to see what they have planned for this area.

 

[Parkscope Joe]

Wow this project is already shaping up to be more substantial than some initially thought. I’m excited to see what they have planned for this area.

It seems like what most people wanted during the "KidZone is Cursed" phase - upgraded play areas themed to modern IPs.

 

[Cup_Of_Coffee]

It seems like what most people wanted during the "KidZone is Cursed" phase - upgraded play areas themed to modern IPs.

…. With modern Facades and Tech? Or the same, but different…?

 

[Magic-Man]

When it comes to play areas, are we thinking something along the lines of Camp Jurassic or is it going to have Super Nintendo World levels of interactivity (outside of the bands of course)?

 

[belloq87]

Walking around once > hypothesizing something that hasn’t even begun clearing ground yet

I'm just going off of what others here are telling us!

 

[Alicia]

With dedicated meet and greet areas, well themed, and within their respective areas.

 

[Cup_Of_Coffee]

With dedicated meet and greet areas, well themed, and within their respective areas.

This has way more potential than I think any of realize. Not SNW levels but with the 1 year, at least, build they can really do more than most of us are thinking.

 

[UAN17]

I know flat rides are hard to get excited for in general, but they’re so cheap to build (for anyone that isn’t Disney) and I really feel they should add a few to add some additional experiences in a park that’s lacking in many areas.

The spinner in Simpsons Land queue shows the demand for this sort of experience

I was also amazed that Disney didn’t add some additional capacity to Toy Story Land with some more flats. They seem to have done this better at DCA filling in more available space on the pier and surrounding areas with rides.

 

[Parkscope Joe]

I know flat rides are hard to get excited for in general, but they’re so cheap to build (for anyone that isn’t Disney) and I really feel they should add a few to add some additional experiences in a park that’s lacking in many areas.

The spinner in Simpsons Land queue shows the demand for this sort of experience

I was also amazed that Disney didn’t add some additional capacity to Toy Story Land with some more flats. They seem to have done this better at DCA filling in more available space on the pier and surrounding areas with rides.

I 100% agree, but that isn't this project (to my understanding). Sorry.

 

[anihilnation]

I don' think Curious George remains at all.

Maybe some of the plumbing will lol

 

[Cup_Of_Coffee]

Maybe some of the plumbing will lol

Mario and Luigi are in house now, the plumbing will be changing.

 

[TheGentTrent]

The goal of this re-do should be to copy what SeaWorld did for Sesame Street. Take flat rides and surround them with aggressive theming and interactivity while also beefing up the entertainment and meet-and-greet options.

 

[WAJAS]

How long was the Kidzone curse around? I feel like it's been a decade of 'substantiated' speculation, and "it's about to happen after HHN" talk.

 

[DodgsonHere]

With dedicated meet and greet areas, well themed, and within their respective areas.

This is the best thing I've heard about this area recently. I'm not a meet and greet person by any means, but this will get a lot of people into this area of the park, which is the best I can ask for in an area with attractions I'm not necessarily interested in (yet).

 

[Parkscope Joe]

How long was the Kidzone curse around? I feel like it's been a decade of 'substantiated' speculation, and "it's about to happen after HHN" talk.

At least 2017.

 

[Alicia]

At least 2017.

The Ice Age exploration concept was drawn up around 2012! A DreamWorks Animation exploration concept was drawn up around 2013/2014. This has been going on FOREVER!

 

[Cup_Of_Coffee]

The Ice Age exploration concept was drawn up around 2012! A DreamWorks Animation exploration concept was drawn up around 2013/2014. This has been going on FOREVER!

I can’t wait for the 2050’s when we are all begging for this Dreamworks thing coming to leave after it’s over stayed it’s welcome and better and new concepts get cut or go elsewhere.

The curse will never leave us, this is just its next journey.