Rumors of adult-oriented, 2,000-person mini-theme-park at Disney World

Rumors abound about a new "exclusive" Disney World theme park that would only admit 2,000 people at a time for "adult" fun. Lots of similar ideas have been floated over the years, including a villain-themed park across the lagoon from the Magic Kingdom, with an evil, lurking castle to counterpoint the frosted confection that the "good" side sports. Best part of this rumor is that it holds that the new park will incorporate elements form the Pleasure Island Adventurer's Club, a nightclub/cabaret/immersive play that's one of my favorite things at the park.

There were a few missing details in Jim's report, but enough has leaked out that tells me this is similar to an idea that's been on the table since the mid-90s. Imagineer Tony Baxter talked about a related concept back in 1998. I know a certain camp in Imagineering has been itching to try it out, the only question being East or West coast.

What strikes me about this 'boutique experience' is how 'adult' all the attractions sound. Plus the evening hours is clearly targeting older guests. More than anything this might be Disney's attempt to win back some of the Vegas (aka High-Roller) crowd they hope to see return with a couple of the luxury hotels that will be opening in and around the WDW resort over the next few years.

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[#1 posted by psyco_path , February 22, 2008 4:14 AM]

I could almost imagine a LARP.

Live action pirates?

Live action cosplay?

Potentally cool, potentially icky.

[#2 posted by Lester , February 22, 2008 4:25 AM]

A pirates themed brothel bar and grill would work...we'll call it Tortuga Tarts...or Hook's, and it can have little naked Tinkerbells in cages. Pixie dust everywhere.

Or they could just make EPCOT Center a place where grownups could go without being inundated by princesses.

One of my favorite adult moments was getting hammered on litre beers at the German pavilion with my wife, watching the fireworks and going back to our room at the Polynesian to touch the tiki.

[#3 posted by OM , February 22, 2008 5:09 AM]

"...And if you have an 'X' Ticket, you can join in on Mickey and Minnie's Midnight Naked Twister Party, Sponsored By K-Y!"

[#4 posted by mrbob , February 22, 2008 5:38 AM]

I am thinking "West World" here.

[#5 posted by Ceronomus , February 22, 2008 5:50 AM]

Don't get so excited. From what I've heard from friends in Imagineering, this is COMPLETELY off base.

My understanding is that the Night Kingdom is going to be an Animal Kingdom "Boutique Park", dealing with nocturnal creatures and extremely close up encounters with them.

So no, no Disney Porn Park.

[#6 posted by License Farm , February 22, 2008 8:10 AM]

Don't kill my dreams, Ceronomus. I wanted so much to say, "After dark, Ariel's seashells come off, and after midnight, Cinderella loses more than her slipper!"

Of course, the dark side of this fantasy is furries yiffing in their natural environment. Sort of a sticky, smelly, psychologically-scarring version of The Jungle Cruise.

[#7 posted by Village Idiot , February 22, 2008 11:18 AM]

So no "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" live show either? Awww...

[#8 posted by Xeniphobic , February 22, 2008 12:43 PM]

What could Disney possibly do for "adult fun"? They're not gonna have sex or drugs, so what else would qualify as adult fun?

[#9 posted by Antinous , February 22, 2008 2:09 PM]

Isn't Disney already offering adult-oriented rides?

[#10 posted by Razzle Bathbone , February 22, 2008 9:40 PM]

If Maleficent puts on a corset and serves me drinks I'll never leave.

[#11 posted by Anonymous , April 10, 2008 8:55 AM]

I was in Disney Land (specifically leaving the Magic Kingdom) last week. I over-heard two of the security gaurds discussing the fact that Disney was talking about a place called "Night Kingdom."

It's supposedly going to be located near Animal Kingdom.

I would have listened more, but they were security after all. *grins*

-Gaminggirl