Put some mouse ears on the construction helmet: Mickey is gearing up for a slate of major construction projects.
“We’re thrilled about many potential new stories that our guests could experience at Walt’s original theme park, including the opportunity to embark on all-new Avatar adventures with a visit to the world of Pandora,” Iger said. “You’ve heard me mention before our intention of bringing Avatar to Disneyland, and our Imagineers have been hard at work dreaming up what guests might expect.
Testa said the fan community wants to see new rides that either honor a beloved property or expand on the canon of an existing one.Under the new development deal, Disney will have approval to build a fifth theme park — or “gate,” in industry parlance — after Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom. But experts are divided on whether that will happen.