Is Mickey Going to Branson?
Wild rumors are going around that Disney might build a third resort in the US. The location would be Branson MO. This is big news and the rumor is backed up with some legal documents indicating that Disney might be involved.
An address listed on a document that the company filed with the Missouri secretary of state’s office is also the address listed for the corporate offices of Walt Disney Co. (The Joplin Globe)
But it isn’t the first time this rumor pops up. Disney was already linked to the location in 1990 when first rumors appeared of a possible new Disney park.
Rumors that a Disney attraction was coming to Branson were rampant in the mid-1990s. Now, Newton County Commissioners are investigating whether Disney could be linked to a theme park proposal made earlier this month. (News Leader)
So even with the documents filed the news of the new park will remain a rumor until Disney gives official word, not something that will happen soon. On the other hand, if the news is or will come true the new proposed park at Branson looks promising.
A list of specifications Marshall gave the commissioners included first-phase construction costs of $1.1 billion, land purchases of 1,000 acres with the park taking 100 acres, six hotels, 95 shops, 27 rides, 12 stages and 18 restaurants. (News Leader)
The list indicates that the park will be big as from day one. 27 rides is a lot for a starting park, indicating the company involved must have the cash and knowledge to back this up. Could it be that we are seeing a first “Blue Sky” project coming alive where Disney planned smaller parks to open in different locations. Although you can’t call this park small with the numbers mentioned above, this looks like a big project.
But be cautious with the news. A rumor is set quickly, burns fast, and might be gone and forgotten before you know it. Although a proposal is made by somebody, even with the addresses on the documents, nothing is sure that Disney will be building there.
“It is still definitely just a proposal” . (The Joplin Globe)