Ultimate Epcot: If money was no object --What would you add to Epcot: Part 1 Canada

Epcot was one of my favorite parts of our trip to Disneyworld ---but many of its attractions are feeling old and outdated (Universe of Energy --i'm talking to you)  and with Captain EO closing and the classic Norway ride making way for Frozen---it got me thinking.  What would I change at Epcot if money was no object?

 I thought this would be a fun little interactive new weekly blog where I will post my thoughts and then ask what you would like to see  "If money was no object"  Think big....Like Carsland or Harry Potter big.   I figured I would start with Canada and tell you what I would add "If money was no object".   Some of my ideas you may love----others you may absolutely hate.....  Feel free to chime in with ideas of your own and each weeks topic.

Okay so let's start with Canada.  I really wish I was an artist so that I could draw my ideas as well, but alas it wasn't meant to be.  I came up with an idea years ago for an entire Star Wars theme park that I envisioned out in Las Vegas---before Disney took over that I really wish I could just visit. Sorry I'm drifting off the subject.

Oh Yeah Canada.  Sorry Ehh!

Canada was simple.   The only Disney Property that screams Canada is Brother Bear and more specifically the two Moose characters that were voiced by Rick Moranis and Dave Thomas of SCTV fame.    Basically reprising their roles as Bob and Doug Mackenzie if they were a couple of Moose

Nothing says Canada more than SCTV and the Mackenzie Brothers (other than Hockey that is you hosers)

"So if money was no object"  I would build a version of Grizzly River Run themed to Brother Bear.  It would heavily feature the Moose characters from the movie.   Imagine if the two Moose opened a Rafting company in the Great White North?   

Grizzly River Run is a great ride and would be a welcome addition to Epcot and the often overheated Florida.   How cool would it be to have a giant mountain behind the Canada Pavilion.  The ride would be basically the same as the one in DCA.  I would make the ride longer and add an indoor dark ride section.   Think a water ride designed like Radiator Springs Racers--where it would have some rapids --then a indoor section with Animatronics characters (like Splash Mountain) and then end with the big spinning drop featured in the California version.

Here is a blog I did about Grizzly River Run ride back in 2007 for more pictures from Grizzly River Run.

http://braddisneylandblog.blogspot.com/2011/05/grizzly-river-run-photo-blog-march-2007.html

What do you think?    

What would you put in Canada to plus or add to it "If money was no object"?

Next Week I will Share my Ideas for England.....(It is going to be really expensive and somewhat controversial

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Disneyland Pictures of the Day: Water falling in DCA

One of my Favorite Features in DCA is the Waterfalls of Grizzly River Run....Here are a couple quick pictures of the Waterfalls on the way towards the Winery.

Disneyland picture of the day: Spinning wheels in DCA

Disneyland Picture of the day: Grizzly Rock

Disneyland Picture of the Day: The Power of Water

Disneyland Picture of the Day: Howl at the Moon

Disneyland picture of the Day: Eureka Gold

Check out some more photos my wife Kim took from our visit to DCA last weekend.

http://blondepixals.blogspot.com/2012/04/disney-california-adventure.html

3 Minute Waits if you can BEAR the cold.....Grizzly River Run in December

It is cold outside....(by California Standards)  and that means the lines for Grizzly River Run are very short....(the 5 minute wait sign is  just as low a number as they could find)...   It is the time of year when brave souls can get 2 or 3 rides in a row with no waiting on this attraction.  If of course you don't plan on staying into the evening of course.    It is too cold for water ride shoes (flip flops) and squeezing around with frozen toes all day is not a good idea, but for a pass holder  on a day that Disneyland was busting at its seams with long lines the Grizzly Peak  was looking inviting.

The Bears have their winter gear on and are ready for Snow

 Dry is definitely not an option....so if you are wanting to brave the Grizzly Peak this time of year...prepare to be cold....Warning your toes may be cold after making this decision.

If you are a pass holder and can leave at any time.....or if you are a guest and a trip to your room is an option...it is a great time of year for super short lines for the water ride......

We took the dare!

Signs you are at the Resort Part 1 Grizzly River Run area

Grizzly River Run Photo Blog (March 2007)

Headed out on a Rafting Expedition with my Dad this last weekend on DCA Grizzly River Run.     --Here is the Great Tiki's photo blog on the attraction.

Single Rider Line to avoid the growing crowds!!!!

The Great Bear roared

Thanks  --Hope you enjoyed it