Is this true? LOST attraction to Disney World in 2011?

[VirginiaCreeper]

I can't find any other confirmation other than the following, which was sent to me. Just seems a little too detailed for something two years away.

Can Dark UFO confirm?:


Walt Disney Parks and Resorts has announced extensive plans to convert the old Discovery Island in Bay Lake to a new Lost-themed attraction. Lost Island is set to receive guests by the Summer of 2011, a year after the show concludes its six-year run on ABC.

“We strong believe that the show will live on in popularity after its conclusion. This type of show can be successful in syndication for decades and with the advent of DVD—sales of which have been very high for this series—there is clear evidence that Lost will remain popular well after next Spring's series finale," said Celandine Coda, vice chairman of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts.

The immersive experience will bring guests to the islands in disparate ways, providing two distinct experiences per each trip to the island. The attraction is also unique as the exploration of the island in its entirety forms one complete experience, however each area of the island works as an individual attraction.

“We have this great experience for the Swan station which guests get to tour as if they were the survivors first discovering the infamous 'hatch'. But suddenly things go wrong and this station tour becomes a ride! It’s an extension of the Imagineering used in rides such as The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror and Star Tours taken to the next level!", explained Coda.

Imagineers will use similar technology to give the infamous smoke-monster a presence on the island, much like it was displayed in the first season. "There were some obvious issues with depicting the monster the way it's been portrayed in recent seasons so we took a page from those initial episodes and cast the monster into the trees," detailed Coda.



The rest of the article: http://www.disneysfolly.com/2009/06/los ... world.html

[Jeepy]

Ok, I'll go on it but only if i can sit on Sawyer.

[VirginiaCreeper]

I just want to know if it's true before I get excited.

My dad was childhood/high school friends with the now SVP of Disney World, but they don't keep in touch except for when they see each other. They have a high school reunion coming up later this summer. I wonder if it would be too odd for my dad to pass along a question from his grown daughter regarding a ride at Disney World.

[Michelle]

That would be so awesome if it's true .

[Thirty-Fiver]

I can't confirm this whatsoever, but I can say 2 years is not a long time to be planning ahead something like this. Corporations as big as Disney most likely have general plans outlined for the next 15-20 years, so I don't think a detailed plan for an attraction not expected to be open for another 2 years is that odd.

[VirginiaCreeper]

I can't confirm this whatsoever, but I can say 2 years is not a long time to be planning ahead something like this. Corporations as big as Disney most likely have general plans outlined for the next 15-20 years, so I don't think a detailed plan for an attraction not expected to be open for another 2 years is that odd.

That's true. I should have said released details that extensive so early on.

Reading the entire article, it sounds awsome witch the placing of clues arond the parks months prior to the opening.

[DestinyFound]

I can't find any other confirmation other than the following, which was sent to me. Just seems a little too detailed for something two years away.

Can Dark UFO confirm?:


Walt Disney Parks and Resorts has announced extensive plans to convert the old Discovery Island in Bay Lake to a new Lost-themed attraction. Lost Island is set to receive guests by the Summer of 2011, a year after the show concludes its six-year run on ABC.

“We strong believe that the show will live on in popularity after its conclusion. This type of show can be successful in syndication for decades and with the advent of DVD—sales of which have been very high for this series—there is clear evidence that Lost will remain popular well after next Spring's series finale," said Celandine Coda, vice chairman of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts.

The immersive experience will bring guests to the islands in disparate ways, providing two distinct experiences per each trip to the island. The attraction is also unique as the exploration of the island in its entirety forms one complete experience, however each area of the island works as an individual attraction.

“We have this great experience for the Swan station which guests get to tour as if they were the survivors first discovering the infamous 'hatch'. But suddenly things go wrong and this station tour becomes a ride! It’s an extension of the Imagineering used in rides such as The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror and Star Tours taken to the next level!", explained Coda.

Imagineers will use similar technology to give the infamous smoke-monster a presence on the island, much like it was displayed in the first season. "There were some obvious issues with depicting the monster the way it's been portrayed in recent seasons so we took a page from those initial episodes and cast the monster into the trees," detailed Coda.



The rest of the article: http://www.disneysfolly.com/2009/06/los ... world.html

OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I m sooooo pumped

They should totally do one at DisneyLand instead
Cuz I go there every summer to visit family

It can take the place of Tom Sawyer's island

[Howey]

I can't find any other confirmation other than the following, which was sent to me. Just seems a little too detailed for something two years away.

[i]Walt Disney Parks and Resorts has announced extensive plans to convert the old Discovery Island in Bay Lake to a new Lost-themed attraction. Lost Island is set to receive guests by the Summer of 2011, a year after the show concludes its six-year run on ABC.


The rest of the article: http://www.disneysfolly.com/2009/06/los ... world.html

I live in Ormond Beach and haven't heard anything.

According to this, it's just a rumor. That guy is probably pimping his blog.

http://www.wdwradio.com/forums/walt-dis ... -ride.html

[klost004]

I was JUST in Disney world too...i would have died!!! I would love to see something like this...but won't hold my breath...

[dunny320]

i guess we will find out sooner or later because they said they would be building the statue to be seen from different areas and i think a statue like that would be pretty hard to miss

[b3rt4]

Lol, look at the labels the post is in: Folly and Faux

So definitely made up.

[DarkUFO]

Yep, pretty sure it's a fake but I'll try to confirm with my ABC contacts.

[DarthLocke]

This would be neat if it were true....

It would be kewl if they had a roller coaster called 'the smoke monster'
and it would even dip in tunnels under ground and you could pass other people having other park experiences as if they were also experiening smokey suddenly comming towards them complete with hidden speakers so you can here it before it approaces...

(I think I got way to excited about this, considering it may never exist )

[warmislandsun]

This would be neat if it were true....

It would be kewl if they had a roller coaster called 'the smoke monster'
and it would even dip in tunnels under ground and you could pass other people having other park experiences as if they were also experiening smokey suddenly comming towards them complete with hidden speakers so you can here it before it approaces...

(I think I got way to excited about this, considering it may never exist )

That's a great idea - they should hire you if this is true.

[Nicole]

That would be so cool if it was true.