1) carousel of progress and Disneyland tiki room are both held under contract to the Walt Disney family (hence the only to attractions bearing waltz name). This means those attractions can not be changed or altered, which is why they always have maintenance issues. Disney parks co are only to keep them 80% operational. So progress will not be removed, but may be put into seasonal operation (as long as it operates 80% of the year). This is also why Disneyland tiki never received the "new management" makeover with zazu.
2) the road to frozen was paved in two different directions. The only reason it was placed in Epcot was because Norway did not wish to renew their sponsorship of the pavilion. So frozen became a cheap fix to a shuttered pavilion. (Same happened to the seas). If sponsorship goes, or cut down, Disney will reclaim the area as the new sponsor. The original reason figment left was because Kodak was pissed they were paying for the parks mascot. It really chapped Kodak the backlash over figment, hence why he came back in a much lesser enjoyment and more a obstinant teenager (how Kodak viewed figment).
Otherwise, I completely agree with the post!

.......I actually think adding rides to the World Showcase, like you mentioned something Mulan related in China and and something Ratatouille in France, is a great idea. Adding from the movies that actually took place in certain countries (unlike the mythical land of Arrandale) would make the World Showcase more interesting.

Sometimes you guys are way off base. I love your site, but geez! There have been significant rumors in the past three months that Disney is looking at Frontierland for the next expansion. With what? I don't know.

Also, Disney does not need Marvel in Florida!!! It's true! Why would they fork over a lot of money to a competitor when the competitor is actually doing amazing advertising for them??? Think about it. Universal is making Disney money and Disney has to do nothing. Eventually Marvel will go into Disneyland and that will do another good thing for Disney...drive diehard fans to make a trip to the west coast. Disney is a business and they know that Marvel Superhero Island only makes them money and provides free advertising.

Good food for thought

It got me thinking about something else

Will Seaworld Parks & Entertainment still be an entact entity then?

If current management cannot turn it around by then, I predict that it could be sold off piecemeal by Blackstone by then

Their San Antonio properties could appeal to Six flags further increasing their dominance in Texas. Or Cedar Fair could enter Texas that way.

Busch gardens Tampa becomes Six Flags Tampa

Busch gardens Williamsburg becomes Disney America. At least there should be less opposition there.

Seaworld Orlando becomes Jurassic world with the Antarctica attraction becoming a Minions ride. Hate to see that trackless ride system go to waste. All of this connected to Universal Studios Orlando via monorail along international drive, of course.

But of course the problem with this prediction is who would really want Seaworld San Diego with the height restrictions on attractions there? Merlin Entertainment? furthering cementing their foothold in the area?

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I could see Comcast buying them before Six Flags. It's sad how Blackfish damaged this amazing company. People fail to realize how much good SeaWorld does. They also seem to forget that SeaWorld can provide lasting memories for children and inspire them to become more involved with our environment.

2025... just in time for the public to tire of Marvel characters and they run the movie franchises into the ground. Great timing.

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