7. The Observatory at Planet Hollywood
Status: Rumored
Opening in: TBC
The popular Planet Hollywood restaurant in Downtown Disney is rumored to be set for an extensive makeover to become "The Observatory". However, it is expected to offer a simular menu and to continue to feature a host of movie memorabilia.
6. Kilimanjaro Safaris - late-night version
Status: Confirmed
Opening in: TBC
Kilimanjaro Safaris, one of the most popular attractions at Disney's Animal Kingdom, is about to become two attractions in one. A new night-time version of the safari will be launched on an unspecified date, and is expected to feature an updated storyline and a focus on animals that are largely noctural.
5. Avatar "mess hall" restaurant
Status: Rumored
Opening in: 2017
While it features some stunning eye-candy, much of the original Avatar movie is set in a fairly grim army base. And that could provide the setting for Pandora - The World of Avatar's quick-service dining location. No word yet on if there'll be a more upscale restaurant, too.
4. The Hangar
Status: Confirmed
Opening in: 2015
Concept artwork shows a new restaurant with an aviation theme, to be located close to Paradiso 37 in Disney Springs. Little is known about the restaurant, which is expected to open as part of the second phase of Disney Springs in 2015.
3. The Boat House
Status: Confirmed
Opening in: Late 2014 or early 2015
Recently-submitted construction permits confirm that a 22,000 square foot restaurant known as "The Boat House" will be part of The Landing at Disney Springs, and construction work is already underway. The restaurant is set to be created by Steven Schussler, who also created the T-REX and Rainforest Cafe restaurants at Downtown Disney, as well as the Yak and Yeti at Disney's Animal Kingdom.
2. Amphicars
Status: Rumored
Opening in: Late 2014 or early 2015
Concept artwork for The Landing at Disney Springs (the area formerly occupied by Walt Disney World) shows water-based cars known as Amphicars located next to the under-construction Boat House restaurant. These are likely to be available for hire by guests.
1. Avatar boat ride
Status: Confirmed
Opening in: 2017
Housed partially on the ground floor of the same building that will host the flying attraction, and partially outside, will be a "C-Ticket" boat ride. Speculation suggests that Disney will employ advanced audio-animatronics to bring to life the inhabitants of Pandora as guests travel around the circuit.
The attraction will be a water-based dark ride through the planet's beautiful jungles at night, when bioluminescent plants begin to glow. This boat ride will be only the second dark ride at Disney's Animal Kingdom (after the fast-paced, thrilling Dinosaur) and will offer a much-needed family ride to the park's roster as well.
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Not everyone can afford that huge beginning investment, so please don't act like we are being cheap when we say that another moderate resort would 've nice. We can't all afford to spend our retirement money on DVC.
Not everyone can afford that huge beginning investment, so please don't act like we are being cheap when we say that another moderate resort would be nice. We can't all afford to spend our retirement money on DVC.
Some people don't go to Disney year after year and we personally could not afford another mortgage payment to buy into the plan so asking for another moderate resort is not out of the question. The moderates are a perfect place for the "every few years" visitor who wants more than the loud atmosphere of the value resorts and doesn't want to pay an arm and a leg for a place that they mostly will be sleeping in.
What do "e-ticket" and "c-ticket" mean?
They are meant to classify the rides in terms of their excitement and attraction level among guests. That is, the E-Ticket rides are the most popular, most iconic rides (think Space Mountain, Pirates of the Caribbean, etc.) and A-Tickets were more akin to your typical amusement park or carnival rides (think Prince Charming's Royal Carousel, Dumbo, etc.).
The terminology comes from when Disney first opened its parks. You would get a book with a bunch of ride tickets in it lettered from A to E. You'd have plenty of A-tickets, but you'd have limited E-tickets. This was so that lines didn't get out of hand at Disney's most popular attractions, if you ran out you'd have to purchase more. You couldn't just queue up for Space Mountain 6 times in one day with basic admission.