Disneyland Texas

[jbuck]

I have heard that they are planing a Disney park for Texas, has anyone else heard that?

[Mickey Man]

I have not heard that. I dont think Disney would put one in Texas, I bet before they put another park in the States they would probably wanna put one in the eastern hemisphere. What City did you hear them putting one in.

[Stephen]

I think that disney is going to plant a park in every state in the world and attempt to take it over! mwahahaha.... ehem

[nileprincess]

As a Texan, I sure wouldn't say no to a park here! I haven't heard anything about it, however, and I read the Houston Chronicle all the way through every day. I'm going to assume that it's just a rumor.

[PeoplemoverMatt]

Disney in Texas? No...Disney's mind-set is if you live anywhere north of Fresno and east of Blythe, then you go to WDW with all the other happy drones. :smile:

-- Peoplemover "That's the only American Disney park right? <-- I was actually asked this in WDW :tongue: " Matt

[nileprincess]

Disney in Texas? No...Disney's mind-set is if you live anywhere north of Fresno and east of Blythe, then you go to WDW with all the other happy drones.

Hey, less people at DL for us! It's sad but true, though, here in Texas you'd think that WDW is turning 50, not DL. Personally, I think Disney's wary of another U.S. park after the hullabaloo over the proposed park in Virginia, what was that, 10 years ago?

[brunetteTinkerbell1955]

well if they would build one in texas (yeehaw) jk, there would be a disney theme park in the west and in the east and now they would have one in the middle of the country so everyone will get to get a disney experience

[PeoplemoverMatt]

NASCAR built a racetrack in Texas for that very reason. Now there's major races in Kansas & Ohio, and Texas just got a 2nd date this year. Expanding any business into the midwest is certainly not a bad idea. In fact, there's a Sea World park in San Antonio if I'm right. Six Flags in down there as well with Fiesta Texas.

Will Disney expand down there? I doubt it. Right now the WDW parks are the most attended theme parks in the world. Because of that, Disney makes a great deal of their yearly income from the prices those parks & resorts can go for with that demand. An expansion into the midwest will only serve to move would-be WDW guests to the new TX resort, thus lowering WDW's numbers. Remember we don't want Disney to become Six Flags and grow beyond their means. Having 2 resorts in USA and 1 resort in China (Hong Kong), Japan, and France; you get the feeling Disney wants to be a worldwide empire. 2 mega resorts in the USA would seem to be enough in that context. Those of you who live in places like Nebraska or Wisconsin may feel a little glum about that but, such is life.

-- Peoplemover "Parks need to focus more on building awesome, new, ORIGINAL rides...not cloning themselves all over the bloody earth!" Matt

[Executioner]

-- Peoplemover "Parks need to focus more on building awesome, new, ORIGINAL rides...not cloning themselves all over the bloody earth!" Matt

Couldn't have said it better. Nothing personal to Disney, but they really need to stop cloning. Also, I don't think another Disney park would be a bad idea in the states, I just don't think in Texas. Nothing personal to Texas. Here again it is just a rumor and has not gone beyond that.

[DisneyResurrection]

They need a Disney Canada first!!!! :p Just not in Ontario or Quebec or the Prairie Provinces or anywhere near the Atlantic! I guess that leaves the West Coast and beautiful Vancouver, British Columbia! Yes! I can't wait! Woah!! What a dream I just had!! wow. sweet... :smile:

[judo_lin]

Hehe, it *is* true that the Pacific Northwest is the ONLY region in North America lacking a major theme park. Six Flags recently purchased the itty-bitty one just south of Seattle, but they haven't done much to it.

[GreenLantern13]

But you have a space needle! A space needle! OoooOooOooo ;)

[DisneyResurrection]

They were also the birthplace of Grunge Rock with a little band called Nirvana so that's pretty good. I believe the Space Needle was built for their Expo ages ago. I have a feeling that Judo Lin has a place to put it now though lol! :wink: :tongue:

[arrowfanman]

Disney is already looking in Austrailia, Korea, and possibly another location in China (remember, its a BIG country) for potential theme park real estate.

They are turning into a McDonalds.

[Mickey Man]

They need a Disney Canada first!!!! :p Just not in Ontario or Quebec or the Prairie Provinces or anywhere near the Atlantic! I guess that leaves the West Coast and beautiful Vancouver, British Columbia! Yes! I can't wait! Woah!! What a dream I just had!! wow. sweet... :smile:


I would have to agree. But if one was put up here I dont think it would last a week. weather and population would not be strong enough.

[DisneyResurrection]

I would have to agree. But if one was put up here I dont think it would last a week. weather and population would not be strong enough.

Stuck with the PNE! LOL! Oh well... Actually I think it would be very popular. A lot of Canadians go to Disneyland and WDW and to save cash (Canadian into American is still not cheap) I think they would go. People from Northern Canada, the prairies, and, God forbid, Quebec would probably go to. Heck, we might even get people in Toronto, Ontario jealous for starting to think we might be the center of the Universe instead of them LOL. Furthermore, people from the NorthWest in the States, Alaska, and such, would save money by exchanging American moola into Canuck cash. Plus I would make up any cash loss by going everyday :biggrin: Go Canada, Disney!

[that_L_do_pig]

As a native Houstonian, I have heard three versions of this rumor over the past 30 years. The oldest one that I can recall was in the 1970's and was based on Plantersville, Texas which is the site of the Texas Renaissance Festival. The second one that I recall was based in the general Montgomery County (similar) area in the mid 1980's. In the 1990's I heard of the Katy rumors, which even have a specific tract of land mentioned. It is all the area northeast of the Tinseltown on I-10. http://maps.google.com/maps?q=katy,+texas&ll=29.792604,-95.764689&spn=0.020099,0.029232&t=k&hl=en

Realtors love to perpetuate these rumors, but I consider them just real estate investments that any company that size makes.

Sorry, no mouse in Texas other than the river rats in New Braunfels...

[wildwaysstudiodotcom]

I found this site searching online for information as to the credibility of this rumour. I live on Lake Buchanan in Texas and have just recently heard this rumour, first from an employee of Canyon of the Eagles,
http://www.canyonoftheeagles.com/
he said that the employees were told that Disney purchased the ranch land next door....hmm
Next I heard it from a local realtor.

The statement I read here about realtors using these types of rumours to their advantage most likely fits the bill in this case.
Of course there have been a number of "details" also included in this rumour.

Thanks Ya All for keeping up with Disney and their plans and the rumours, I can rest better knowing that this is just a rumour, at least for the moment.

Hugs!
Paige in Tow, Texas

[Space Rangerlvl999]

I really doubt they would put a DL in texas.

[linklewtt]

a plan to build a Disneyland in texas is a total and complete FABRICATION. it is just a rumor and nothing more. actually, i think that rumor started right here on this site because there is a guy who started a thread about "Disney Kingdom" a meshing of Disneyland and the Magic Kingdom to be put in Texas, where he is from. but that's just a made up thing he created, not a rumor or actuality. Disney is not looking to build anymore theme parks in America. instead they are still looking overseas to Europe and other countries. i would stick with the Austrailia thread. a DL down under is much more believable (and cooler) than one in Texas

[taronga]

I fully agree that there should be a Disney park somewhere in AUSTRALIA. :icon_lol:

[111702]

If they ARE planning a DL for Texas, (I don't think so), why don't they make one in the North!? They always put a DL in the South!:icon_conf

[linklewtt]

it has to do with warmth...when people go on vacation in the summer, most want warmth more than cold...although a Snow Disneyland, a park themed to be a ski resort or something like that, could be pretty cool (no pun intended) if done right. expand on that and let's see what we can create!

[taronga]

If they want warmth they should build in Australia (very little rain or snow to worry about being the driest continent).

[JEV4]

I wish it was true. :icon_cry:

[barfownz]

I have heard that they are planing a Disney park for Texas, has anyone else heard that?

i hope not

[magicwill]

Hey! You guys stole my idea! Disney Kingdom, Texas (my idea is cancelled)

[Disneyland_Wolf]

Let's hope that Disney will not clone parks and attractions. Because if they do, then it will sometimes be a flop. But Hong Kong Disneyland wasn't a flop, it was a success and I don't want Disney to lose money. Disneyland Texas is just a rumor, but wait a miunte, why did Six Flags built so many Six Flags aumsement parks in some states?

[Nomeskome]

I think a Disney Park in the Northern Hemisphere would be a bad idea. I live in Minnesota and I know no one would be attending the parks in the winter. The only amusement park up here that is open year around is Camp Snoopy. And that is because it is indoors. Us Northeners need a place to escape in the winter. For me its WDW or Disneyland. Sometimes we need a break from the harsh reality of winter.

As for a Disneyland in Australia? I think that's a great idea! Australia is so far from all other countries with a Disney Park, why not?

A Disneyland in TX? I heard the rumor six years ago while I was a CP at The Studios. I hope not. I think two Disney Parks in the USA are enough. If there was one in every state, the magic of the park experiance will be greatly diminished. Leave the franchises to Six Flags and Sea World.

[Peglegin98]

They should put it where the Kansans were thinking about putting the Wizard of Oz theme park in Kansas. Put it in a place that needs tourism (like Orlando in the past). I certainly wouldn't visit one in Texas... no way...

[taronga]

Sydney, Australia is in need of a theme park since Wonderland closed nearly 1.5 years ago. We have nothing!!

[FreakOuter99]

hola fellow disney fans.... (im new)

As far as i have heard...... Disney DID own land in Texas out around El Paso. I honestly dont know if they still own it but yes, at one point the Disney Co. did own land in Texas. ... or still do

[mini_me]

i have not seen it, but a very close friend of mine has claimed to have seen a layout of the plan for the disney owned park at the montgomery county courthouse and also read an article on the matter in the courier. i dont know if this is a proposition or if it is a plan that is in place. i am trying to learn more about it, but i have not had time to go to the courthouse to take a look for myself. once i get up there, i will post a note on here to let the curious know if this is true. ((i dont think my friend would lie, but i can see him repeating something someone else told him, which was repeated by someone else, and someone else, etc, etc...))

[Ezra]

I just searched the The Courier of Montgomery County for 2007. I do find an article about a favorable "feasability study" on a park in east Montgomery County. But later news stories reveal the park to be Dinosaur City ? no Disney connection there.

[echoscot]

The rumors of Disney Texas didn't start on this board, but they are just that...rumors. I agree with Matt that the company shouldn't be considering replicating itself all over the earth. Tokyo DL opened, then they built one in France, and at the time France didn't really want it, Spain was begging for it, but for some reason we went with France. Then Hong Kong...and the Disney Stores...OMG....When Walt purchased the land for WDW it was only out of frustration at getting priced out of the market and hemmed in on all sides by tourist traps. He wanted room to expand and build on ideas. The point wasn't to keep multiplying. Disney doesn't do well as a franchise, it is successful because it is quality and unique. When too much gets done, the value drops. It used to be if you saw someone with a t-shirt that said Disneyland or Walt Disney World, you KNEW they had to have gone there to get it, because that was the only way to get one. And they wore it with pride.

Anyway, enough of my rant, I think the company is starting to look back and reinvest in its current properties. Long overdue. And I hope that doesn't mean more Dumbo clones for rides.....


When I started working at WDW in the characters way back....a long time ago...we were issued shorts and shirts called blues to wear under the costumes. The department was known as the zoo crew, but because WDW was still relatively new and not enough blues had been produced, all our shirts still said Disneyland Zoo Crew.

[Rube_Goldberg]

wow this thread got brought back from the dead suitible seeing as how its october but i agree Disney needs to work on current parks before putting a park in every country

[princesschloe777]

I honestly, don't believe this rumor of Disneyland moving to Texas. DL in Texas, Arizona, New Mexico,etc. They always have rumors of they parks going to a new state. I am pretty sure DL and WDW are going to be the only Disney Theme Parks in the US.

[doasdreamersdo]

Texas does seem unlikely because DL isn't that far away...I can't imagine them puting them that close together...I think they should defintely put one in Canada though...in like Vancouver, BC....or around that area, that way us Pacific Northwesterners can still reap the benifits. ;)

[Rube_Goldberg]

would be nice the nicest is park around is a couple hours away in tacoma and i wouldn`t say Six Flags Wild Waves is premier

[tomserwin]

I guess the thing about rumors is if it sounds illogical it's probably wrong.

[AraBrokenDreamer]

Speaking as an Austinite, unless it was built somewhere between Waco and Austin, it wouldn't get that much business, everyone else goes to Six Flags. Personally i'd rather they didn't have one here unless it was less than fifty miles from my house, so I could go there every weekend until i got sick of it, and even then it wouldn't be as great as WDW or DLR. As it is it's hard enough getting my parents onboard for a DLR trip without stating my specific personal reasons for going (nostalgia, RDCT, etc), and even then they don't really wanna go. WHY OH WHY DO MY PARENTS HAVE TO LOVE SKIING SO MUCH?!?! Curses!!!! *sees the odd looks, blushes* I'm okay, I swear! :biggrin:

No seriously, if they made another disney park in the US (which they've said they won't), it would be in the northeast, as that's where the people are packed in like sardines.

-Ara

[n_deci]

Heck Yea! Disney world in Texas?!? Better yet, Plantersville? Where the ol' Ren Fest is? Bring it on! I would love the thrill and excitement of Disney in Grimes County! Yea, this area is poor where it is- but Disney will make it nicer. They are already building a high way north of Houston, so maybe Disney is going to be here. WOOT!Applause, Applause!:disneyland::nemo::biggrin: Goodbye Ren Fest! Hello Donald Duck!:castle::disneyland:

[Lostboyfan]

Disney in Texas? No...Disney's mind-set is if you live anywhere north of Fresno and east of Blythe, then you go to WDW with all the other happy drones. :smile:

-- Peoplemover "That's the only American Disney park right? <-- I was actually asked this in WDW :tongue: " Matt

I toltally agree if you PeoplemoverMatt.

Robby the Lost Boy

[Katie M]

But you have a space needle! A space needle! OoooOooOooo ;)

I know that's kind of an old post to be replying to, but even though the space needle looks cool, it is incredibly boring. As I'm typing this, I'm realizing that you were being kind of sarcastic, but I was just making a statement that the space needle is boring. I've seriously been up in it like, 15 times. The first time is really cool with the view and all, but when relatives start coming up and insisting on seeing it it gets reaaaaly reeeally dull.

I wouldn't mind Disney buying Wild Waves/Enchanted Village (The place that Six Flags bought). It's in awful shape. I went there recently and it was rather disappointing. The theming is way off, and it's incredibly hard to find a bathroom. And, there's MOLD growing on the slides. Eeeew!

[echoscot]

^Moldy slides???? Yuck...

[Katie M]

Totally. And they have the world's shortest and most painful roller coaster. It's a kiddie ride, and the track itself is really short, but they make you go around 7 times. Talk about whiplash!

[ah92us]

^ Eww... sounded bad for you! ;)