Disneyland Canada

[screwyoldlauren]

Wouldn't it be great to have a Disneyland Canada?

I understand that we are not all that far from the American parks, but it would be so nice to have one here at home. It would be far easier to go, financially anways, if there were one here. It would be very interesting to put a Canadian spin on things! It could be located in the central provinces. Because of weather conditions - perhaps even an indoor park?

Wouldn't it be loverly...:p

(This is not an actual suggestion - but a sort of "wouldn't it be great.." type of thing)

Lauren

[CoryTheRaven]

Heh... Vancouver is more likely because of climate, and Ontario because of population, but yeah, it would be a pretty neat idea ^_^

So... Main Street Canada? An Alberta-centric Frontierland? Dominion Square? ^_^

[soyboy]

id bet that place would be cold!

[Sesshomaru-sama]

I think it could work. They managed to put one in France and Japan. So, why not?

Sincerely, a brother of a half-demon,
Sesshomaru-sama

[screwyoldlauren]

Imagine Main Street Canada! Purrell dispensers at every turn, and you are flogged for bumping into anyone and not saying sorry. In fact, there is a minimum amount of "sorries" you are recquired to say per visit! :P
I think it could work. The market is certainly there for it, it would just be a matter of how "close" - Vancouver anyway - is to the original park.
Nice to see so many canucks on here! Hurrah!

[wdwmickeyfan]

I would love to see a Disneyland in Vancouver; I don't even think there are any theme parks there except Playland. I'm sure there is a large enough market to warrant a Disney park there some day.

[Palm Desert Babe]

That sounds interesting. I could never go because it would be far away, but it would be cool.

[ryguy222]

This could work, lots of canadian people love disneyland. Over my last three visits the ppl i talk to on GRR or other rides are canadien, well not all of them but some are. i think they should but don't put it in edmenton sp? that place is huge!

[chelsealela]

Thats a really great idea! I think they should do it!

[CoryTheRaven]

*chuckle* Actually, Edmonton is a fairly small city, just really spread out. It does already have the West Edmonton Mall though, whether that would help or hinder things.

My vote, of course, would be for Calgary ^_^

[imagineer_me]

^ Trying to get a disneyland into your home town Cory?

[kylekez]

umm... uhh... i vote regina or saskatoon because (drumroll) i am revieling what province i am from...... Saskatchawan! (oh and it's Edmonton)

[BCC]

No... bad idea. Having lived in Toronto Ontario, the climate would forbid Disneyland to open 365 days a year. If any of you know what Paramount Canada's wonderland is, only open during the summer. 60 days.

And think about the crowds Disneyland Canada would have if it were placed in Southern Ontario. Crowded! Like maybe as close to New Years capacity everyday!(Noting the opening during June 14 to September 6) And Wonderland would be put out of business.

It's a good idea overall crowd wise, but to pay property tax in Toronto? Even for days it's closed(September 7th-June 13th)... It's very high and would not generate any money, but loss of money.

[CoryTheRaven]

Well, I certainly wouldn't complain about a Disneyland on my doorstep ^_^

However, it would have to be either in Southern Ontario for population or Vancouver for climate. As noted, Southern Ontario would be a little on the chilly side, and Vancouver would just detract customers from Anaheim.

[BCC]

I thought Vancouver always rained? I wouldn't build Disneyland in a rainy city.

[wdwmickeyfan]

I thought Vancouver always rained? I wouldn't build Disneyland in a rainy city.

Tokyo and Paris are both very rainy and Disneylands were built there.

[screwyoldlauren]

That's a myth. It doesn't always rain here on the coast! :p

That's true, but Vancouver I think would be great. The only problem is that it's close (r) to Anaheim. I'd chose Alberta or another middle province, if not B.C.

[kylekez]

I'd chose Alberta or another middle province

like saskatchawan? (go SK!)

[maul2]

I vote for Alberta. Although right now it is -40. LOL. Nah just last week. But it would be pretty hard to have it open 365, it would work although during the winter months it would probably lose alot of customers. I'd vote no on Edmoton or Calgary. True they are the largest cities and thats the problem no room for expansion plus the traffics allready bad enough. I would put my vote on... Out in the country somewhere, maybe 30-45 min drive outside of the city.
Although defintly closer to BC. Although it tends to get a little mountainous in that direction.

Sorry, this is my mind in thinking mode.

I was actually just going to open up a Disney's America type thread, except Disney's Canada. So come on over fellow Canukians and let's brainstorm.

[Wig]

Quebec..... Would attract both Canedians and US tourist alike... the city is allready so attractive (historic) and then Disney there, somewhere... could be the very first Disney park with REAL rocks inside the park!! (Along the river) :)
Geographycally Anaheim, Orlando and Quebec could reach equal parts of population.
And REINVENT everything, no copying of whatever before... Provide winter cover on a huge scale !

[Sesshomaru-sama]

It does sound like a good idea. However, the park needs to be built on adapting the climate and weather of the surrounding place.

Sincerely, a brother of a half-demon,
Sesshomaru-sama

[Wig]

Of coarse it needs to be adapted to the climate... that, exactly, will force it to be different (and unique).

[BCC]

Disney requires a warm climate all year long. Canada does not have that.

[maul2]

says who?????? all you have to do is adapt the park to suit the climate, sure your going to lose some profit during winter months but if it's designed right people can still enjoy it during the winter.

[Rtoups]

Well the park has to be opened 365 days a year, IMO. That was part of Walt's dream and goal when building Disneyland, so the same should be applied to this.
Also, I can draw up any concept art that needs to be done.

[imagineer_me]

^ Wrong thread. This is just the original idea thread. We have a group project on this now. We coud use you there though maybe.