The Rumor Tracking Thread

[Phicinfan]

Per three insiders at WDWMagic.com - Rat in France by 2020. Pushed up due to delay on GoTG in UoE.

 

[WDWFantasmicFan]

I have unofficial confirmation from multiple sources that Ratatouille has been green lit for France pavilion at Epcot. Expected to be announced at D23 this year, construction underway by the end of 2017, and opening in 2019/2020. Impressions de France may or may not stay. 3 options currently being considered, with one of those a complete removal of the film.

In other rumors;
- GoTG has been delayed, opening expected in 2021 as part of 50th anniversary celebrations.
- Rivers of Light set to close in Summer 2020 with a show featuring Disney characters coming as part of 50th celebrations too.
- Brazil and Spain pavilions are looking likely, with possible tie in for Spain pavilion with Gigantic if it is built. Brazil is current front runner.

 

[rteetz]

I have unofficial confirmation from multiple sources that Ratatouille has been green lit for France pavilion at Epcot. Expected to be announced at D23 this year, construction underway by the end of 2017, and opening in 2019/2020. Impressions de France may or may not stay. 3 options currently being considered, with one of those a complete removal of the film.

In other rumors;
- GoTG has been delayed, opening expected in 2021 as part of 50th anniversary celebrations.
- Rivers of Light set to close in Summer 2020 with a show featuring Disney characters coming as part of 50th celebrations too.
- Brazil and Spain pavilions are looking likely, with Brazil a possibility by Summer 2018 to coincide with release of Gigantic.

So Martin, Jim Hill, and Magic Feather?

 

[jpeden]

I have unofficial confirmation from multiple sources that Ratatouille has been green lit for France pavilion at Epcot. Expected to be announced at D23 this year, construction underway by the end of 2017, and opening in 2019/2020. Impressions de France may or may not stay. 3 options currently being considered, with one of those a complete removal of the film.

In other rumors;
- GoTG has been delayed, opening expected in 2021 as part of 50th anniversary celebrations.
- Rivers of Light set to close in Summer 2020 with a show featuring Disney characters coming as part of 50th celebrations too.
- Brazil and Spain pavilions are looking likely, with Brazil a possibility by Summer 2018 to coincide with release of Gigantic.

Gigantic takes place in Spain so I highly doubt it would tie into a Brazil pavillion in World Showcase. However, other posters have indeed said Brazil is the front runner.

 

[rteetz]

Gigantic takes place in Spain so I highly doubt it would tie into a Brazil pavillion in World Showcase. However, other posters have indeed said Brazil is the front runner.

Yes Gigantic would only happen if Spain is built.

 

[Phicinfan]

Per Martin and MagicFeather at WDWMagic.com:

Green light for Rat - plan is for theater to remain, but film may or may not be same of change or be gone. - 2020 timings
Coco to Mexico is in planning stages and could be ready by 2020 as well - not fully green lit
GotG in UoE is still a go, but pushed out for 2021 or 2022 for 50th anniversary plans
To date only one pavilion to be added by 2020 - lead expectation is Brazil - still not green lit
M:S is already expected and stated for this year for upgrades - story upgrade
New entrance update (move of tombstones) and spine work to not be completed until 50th timings

 

[WDWFantasmicFan]

So Martin, Jim Hill, and Magic Feather?

You've got it!! haha

 

[WDWFantasmicFan]

Gigantic takes place in Spain so I highly doubt it would tie into a Brazil pavillion in World Showcase. However, other posters have indeed said Brazil is the front runner.

Yes Gigantic would only happen if Spain is built.

Whoops! Thats what I meant to put. Will correct my original post, thanks for pointing out!

 

[rteetz]

You've got it!! haha

This thread is all about tracking those rumors so here we prefer if you name the sources especially if it's something new that can be added to the list. Now if it's from someone you can't name that's understandable, I have to do that sometimes.

 

[rteetz]

More Tron rumors

http://wdwnt.com/blog/2017/04/rumor...ose-green-light-walt-disney-world-disneyland/

 

[Phicinfan]

okay some interesting rumors hearing now....

Supposedly a water ride of some type is at least being looked at again in DHS. Not anywhere close to being done, but at least they are recognizing the need.
also, per Serpico - contact of a user at WDWMagic.com - Door coaster is being bandied about again as well

Per Martin - GotG in UoE is still on for in time of the 50th.
Coco to Mexico per Magicfeather and Martin for 2020 as well is still a real possibility. Not a simple refit either - could be much more involved.

 

[Phicinfan]

More Tron rumors

http://wdwnt.com/blog/2017/04/rumor...ose-green-light-walt-disney-world-disneyland/

One rumor has this in place of the Speedway in WDW. Any other options heard?

 

[WDWFantasmicFan]

One rumor has this in place of the Speedway in WDW. Any other options heard?

The former Galaxy Palace Theater (now CM parking) has also been talked about for the Tron Lightcycle.

 

[rteetz]

One rumor has this in place of the Speedway in WDW. Any other options heard?

There is a TL expansion pad too but the hasn't been talked about much. I think this is more likely for WDW than DL.

 

[DBDiz]

There is a TL expansion pad too but the hasn't been talked about much. I think this is more likely for WDW than DL.

The child in me would hate for the Speedway to die; it was my dream to ride it growing up because it was one of the few places a kid could actually drive a car, regardless of the rail. But the pragmatist and the "ooh, shiny new stuff!!" part of me realizes TRON would be a much better fit for Tomorrowland and would be a sorely needed update for that section of the park. If they plan on bringing as much of this ride over as possible, they'll need as much of a footprint as possible.

 

[Phicinfan]

There is a TL expansion pad too but the hasn't been talked about much. I think this is more likely for WDW than DL.

This is being refuted by two insiders at WDWMagic.com

 

[rteetz]

This is being refuted by two insiders at WDWMagic.com

As it has been. But it is interesting that this rumor isn't dying.

 

[Phicinfan]

As it has been. But it is interesting that this rumor isn't dying.

Yup, this and the door coaster just keep coming back up again and again.

 

[MissGina5]

Any idea on the themeing of said water ride?

EDIT:: Moana perhaps?? or Lilo and Stitch??

 

[Irish_Mike]

The first couple years of the 2020's seem to be shaping up well for Disney, if those rumors turn out to be true