So what would be replacing E.T.?
Nothing. The fact they could cram 7 attractions and a plethora of interactive and play areas in that space without sacrificing ET made me giddy. Rework ETs entrance, use that expansion plot, and go to town. They'll need ET with the 20% jump in Attendance.
As long as they use that same amount of space and the different levels, I'll be more than happy with whatever IPs they pick. If they cut the expansion pad and don't do levels- essentially cutting the land in half, I'll be a little bummed.
If Zelda becomes yoshi, that's fine. But technically, couldn't Kirby become yoshi also? I mean, there's all those different colored yoshi looking things, right? There's your carousel that was at Kirby. And a water area.
What's another major Mario universe character they could squeeze in there? With Zelda and Kirby both gone, that leaves yoshi and... ?
Oddly enough, the thing that hasn't really been discussed much is that DK ride. Holy crap- to see the concept art of the jumping/second track is ridiculous. I'm guessing, based on the size, it won't be an intense ride, and likely have a small height requirement- but the uniqueness of that effect will really make it fun. Clearly not a "thrill" on the level of hulk/DC, or even Gringotts- but certainly something fun to do with the family. I can already see myself saying "WHOA" and looking at my kids reactions for the "jumps"