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Wouldn't Victoria make a grand home for a third Disney park?
While on vacation last week with my sister and my family, we enjoyed a boat ride down the River Walk. The colorful captain told us a story about how San Antonio missed out on Disney World back in the 1960s.
I don't know how true that story is, but it made me think about last month's Victoria Chamber of Commerce luncheon when Randy Vivian and Jeff Lyon joked about Disney coming to Victoria. They wore Mickey ears and teased Dale Fowler of the Victoria Economic Development Partnership that this was the news he should announce. As a relative newcomer, I hadn't heard of all the rumors over the years about Disney expanding in Texas. Here's one Web site that debunks this urban legend -- so far. I guess the Disney lover in me can't help dreaming a little. The Crossroads region would be the perfect spot for a third theme park. We're two hours from three of the 16 largest cities in the country. We offer a climate that rivals Orlando. And what was Orlando before Disney came but a bunch of swampland? Forget San Antonio or anywhere else, Disney. Victoria is the place for you. Our land is affordable and plentiful. You can't find friendlier people anywhere. It's a small, small world, but with gas prices skyrocketing, the middle section of America could use closer access to a Disney theme park. Who's on board for a Disney Crossroads? OK, maybe there's a catchier name out there. After Disney Land and Disney World, what's next? Disney Galaxy? 7 comments from 4 users
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posted by
ChrisCobler
on Jun 12, 2008 at 12:51 PM
Luminary,In what order? :) Chris posted by
ChrisCobler
on Jun 12, 2008 at 12:48 PM
Wayward, why not? Are you anti-Disney or anti-Victoria?
posted by
thewaywardwind
on Jun 12, 2008 at 12:00 PM
"Wouldn't Victoria make a grand home for a third Disney park?" NO. posted by
Luminary
on Jun 12, 2008 at 11:13 AM
While you are at it, get us a NFL, NBA & MLB team, and a NASCAR track. posted by
bighorn
on Jun 11, 2008 at 11:45 AM
Chris, You would have to be from and about SoTex to be in on it. Vato pretty much means dude in spanglish, is an overused greeting or reference. We could celebrate our heritage with low rider themes, bumper cars towing other bumper cars (credit to Mike Austin), Rio Grande River Ride (again, thanks Mike), Tejano Music Park, Chupacabra mascots, Rattlesnake Roller Coaster (I think SA might challenge us on that one), Polander Heaven Beer Garden, Bohemian Belly Bump, etc. I visualize a SoTex Theme Park that would be the envy of every region in North America. Or Central. Or South .Anyone else got suggestions? Welcome to south Texas. We'll try to make your education fun and enjoyable. posted by
ChrisCobler
on Jun 11, 2008 at 09:29 AM
Bighorn,I'm weak on my Tex-Mex. I'm told "vato" means "hey, dude." What does "Vato land" mean in this context? I'm not really getting the joke. Chris posted by
bighorn
on Jun 10, 2008 at 10:36 PM
VATO LAND!!!!!!
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