Shooting Arcade to close?

[Obi-J Kenobi]

https://www.wdwmagic.com/attraction...,-new-dvc-member-lounge-to-take-its-place.htm

Apparently there is a rumor that the shooting arcade in MK will close and be replaced with a DVC lounge.

RIP - Frontierland

 

[BrianL]

https://www.wdwmagic.com/attraction...,-new-dvc-member-lounge-to-take-its-place.htm

Apparently there is a rumor that the shooting arcade in MK will close and be replaced with a DVC lounge.

RIP - Frontierland

Honestly, I wouldn't mind if they closed it as it's not that popular, but to replace it with a DVC Lounge is pretty lame. I could see it as a different kind of interactive experience, like the Pirates treasure hunt thing.

 

[Smugpugmug]

If the DVC lounge in Epcot is anything to go by, then don't get your hopes up for this lounge to be that good.

 

[0FF TO NEVERLAND]

A lot of backlash online about this and I agree. That place is iconic. Kids love it. Update it or something, but don’t close it to make room for a DVC space. That’s just dumb.

 

[bryaalre]

I am all for removing the shooting arcade. It is outdated and could be used for something else. I don't think a DVC lounge would have been my pick but I do think it's still an upgrade from the arcade.

 

[etherealcaitiff]

My issue isn't that they're getting rid of it, it's that thematically a shooting gallery makes sense for Frontierland, a time-share lounge doesn't.

 

[Elijah Abrams]

I think we should put this rumor to rest now. I just checked the Walt Disney World website and their calendar says the shooting gallery is still open beyond May (which WDWNewsToday suggested).

 

[Jrb1979]

I am all for removing the shooting arcade. It is outdated and could be used for something else. I don't think a DVC lounge would have been my pick but I do think it's still an upgrade from the arcade.

It's not about it being outdated. For that matter a lot of MK then would be outdated.

MK is the world's most attended park, yet has a shocking number of empty buildings that were once attractions, restaurants or shops. The park is desperately in need of bringing back that capacity and then some, and having the kinds of experiences you can do without reservations or long waits.

We can debate the merits of the arcade (and yes, it does have them), but diminishing the variety of experiences people can have in the park lessens it as a whole. Nobody visits just for the Treehouse, or Carousel of Progress, but reducing the park to headliner rides and meet n greets turns it into a place like DHS were everyone scrambles to do the same things and is miserable in trying to do so.

 

[bryaalre]

It's not about it being outdated. For that matter a lot of MK then would be outdated.

MK is the world's most attended park, yet has a shocking number of empty buildings that were once attractions, restaurants or shops. The park is desperately in need of bringing back that capacity and then some, and having the kinds of experiences you can do without reservations or long waits.

We can debate the merits of the arcade (and yes, it does have them), but diminishing the variety of experiences people can have in the park lessens it as a whole. Nobody visits just for the Treehouse, or Carousel of Progress, but reducing the park to headliner rides and meet n greets turns it into a place like DHS were everyone scrambles to do the same things and is miserable in trying to do so.

It certainly is about being outdated. I am not advocating for them to rip it out and leave it empty as they have done to other buildings. They can update it to something else but the concept of allowing a kid to shoot a rifle is outdated for not only this day and age but for over a decade as well.

We are not talking about something that is even a small people eater, this eats no people and gives very little value to the majority of visitors. The loss of it will effect such a minimal amount of guests. As I said, the DVC lounge is not something I would have replaced it with.

 

[lowlight]

They can update it to something else but the concept of allowing a kid to shoot a rifle is outdated for not only this day and age but for over a decade as well.

Maybe where you’re from, but broad strokes and all that.

If the DVC lounge in Epcot is anything to go by, then don't get your hopes up for this lounge to be that good.

100% agree. Unless they are going to make the DVC lounge comparable to the one in Disneyland, don’t even bother. The one in Epcot is an embarrassment and having to waitlist to use a lounge that is meant to be a 15 minute respite from the crowds and lines is the biggest joke of all.

 

[thanxfornoticin]

Yea, no issue with repurposing that arcade/shooting gallery. The last couple years, when we've gone by, the place might have 1 or 2 people shooting. It really does seem outdated in today's world, when many kids/adults have several shooting games on their phones. But to replace it with a DVC lounge makes no sense to me. We're DVC, and I'd be more likely to put a coin in at the arcade there than I would be to worry about a lounge located there. If they do replace it, then replace it with something themed for the area and something all guests can enjoy.

 

[disneyseniors]

Well, another iconic fun activity that doesn't involve G+, LL, or long lines that they want to get rid of. It is a nice rest and fun diversion from all the rides and lines. If all we have are lines and rides, then it might as well be 6 flags.
Wandering around and finding these gems is something alot of people do. It is an arcade game, not a shoot out with criminals people! It doesn't surprise me that the current Disney would do this though.

 

[adamreisinger]

Well, another iconic fun activity that doesn't involve G+, LL, or long lines that they want to get rid of. It is a nice rest and fun diversion from all the rides and lines. If all we have are lines and rides, then it might as well be 6 flags.
Wandering around and finding these gems is something alot of people do. It is an arcade game, not a shoot out with criminals people! It doesn't surprise me that the current Disney would do this though.

A bit off topic, but this is a big reason I miss Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom too. That could've easily been transitioned from a card-based game to a Smartphone-based game, and would've helped families find something to do between waiting in lines for rides/characters.

 

[BrianL]

A bit off topic, but this is a big reason I miss Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom too. That could've easily been transitioned from a card-based game to a Smartphone-based game, and would've helped families find something to do between waiting in lines for rides/characters.

Or the World Showcase advenutre (Kim Possible/Agent P). That was supposed to come back as Duck Tales, but it just hasn't.

 

[adamreisinger]

Or the World Showcase advenutre (Kim Possible/Agent P). That was supposed to come back as Duck Tales, but it just hasn't.

That one has come back. It's done through the PlayDisney app

 

[geargrinder]

If the DVC lounge in Epcot is anything to go by, then don't get your hopes up for this lounge to be that good.

But, if it's anything like the Star View Station in DL, my hopes are very up.

 

[BrianL]

That one has come back. It's done through the PlayDisney app

Oh, has it? They sure didn't talk about that much.

 

[HokieRaven5]

Oh, has it? They sure didn't talk about that much.

Yeah they activated the Duck Tales Adventure in December of 2022.

 

[BrianL]

Yeah they activated the Duck Tales Adventure in December of 2022.

I guess it's pretty low-key.

 

[afan]

Well, another iconic fun activity that doesn't involve G+, LL, or long lines that they want to get rid of. It is a nice rest and fun diversion from all the rides and lines. If all we have are lines and rides, then it might as well be 6 flags.
Wandering around and finding these gems is something alot of people do. It is an arcade game, not a shoot out with criminals people! It doesn't surprise me that the current Disney would do this though.

It would be a good place for them to do something similar to a game they have at Disney sea. I can't remember if it was timed or you had a set number of balls. But the goal was to roll them into the hole and you'd get a cute plush. If you didn't win you still got to pick a pin. It was all Arabian nights themed including the prizes. It was in the market area of that section. It was never that busy the days I was there. It was fun to do and a small cost, prob less than they'd want to charge here but given everyone at least got a pin it was nice.