$2B Disneyland-sized theme park planned for Oklahoma along Route 66

[ollie]

If you haven't heard the news yet, you should check this out. It will either be very successful or a complete flop and never make it off the ground. Big news around here for sure.

[netboy]

Here is a link for the details...

$2B Disneyland-sized theme park planned for Oklahoma along Route 66 | Fox Business

[bfishn]

Pretty much all former Disney people;

"Led by Executive Producer Steve Hedrick, the design team of American Heartland Theme Park is made up of the world’s best theme park designers including 20+ former Disney Parks builders and Walt Disney Imagineers. Design firms include THG, FORREC and Cuningham, whose portfolios feature the world’s foremost theme park brands including Six Flags, Disney Parks and Universal Studios.

American Heartland Theme Park’s creative team is comprised of over 500 years of Disney and Entertainment experience.  This award winning team spans generations of production, live entertainment, studio work, television, and theme park development.

• Steve Hedrick – WDE Disney Executive 22 yrs (TP Industry 40 yrs)
• John Sorenson – Walt Disney Imagineering Land Planner 30 yrs
• Tom Turley – DLI Ops Planning & Development 45 yrs
• Don Hilsen – Walt Disney Imagineering Ride Engineer – 30 yrs
• John Polk – Walt Disney Imagineering Special Effects 20 yrs
• Tim Kirk – Walt Disney Imagineering Concept Artist 35 yrs
• Annette Crump – Walt Disney Imagineering Planner/Scheduler 11 yrs
• Andy Burden – WDE/DLI Technical Design 12 yrs
• Rick Allen – WDW Operations 24 yrs
• Craig Hodges – WDW Operations – 42 yrs
• Dave Vermeulen – Disneyland International 40 yrs
• Ted Carlsson – Disneyland/WDI VP of Technical Design – 35 yrs
• Scott Sinclair – Disneyland & WDI Theme Park Designer – 20 yrs
• Ronnie Rodriquez – Disney Creative Entertainment – 35 yrs
• Reggie Jarrett – Disney Entertainment – 35 yrs"

[MikeKaya]

I saw the news about the massive theme park in Oklahoma, and it's got everyone talking. It's a bold move, and I'm excited to see how it unfolds. Let's hope it brings some magic to Route 66 and turns out to be a real gem! Who knows, maybe they'll soon include it in the best amusement parks usa. Let's see!

[Quillback]

This line from the article makes me laugh:

"restaurant-quality food and beverages"

I'm glad the food will meet the standard of "restaurant-quality".  

I really don't care if it goes in except that it will probably add even more boat traffic on Grand Lake.  

[ollie]

Yes, Grand will get even more crowded. I have a buddy that lives in Bernice and he told me there is a lot power land grabs going on right now. I would venture to say Vinita is looking to expand their city limits out that way as well. If you know where the turn off to the darn is off of HWY 60 to 82 that is where it will be. They just broke ground on the RV this past week I think. 

[ollie]

and poof! just like that it isn't going to happen anytime soon. I figured it was a 50/50 chance but thought it might actually happen. Very doubtful now that SDC is expanding and if I remember Bicknell is on that board as well. 

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1 hour ago, ollie said:

and poof! just like that it isn't going to happen anytime soon. I figured it was a 50/50 chance but thought it might actually happen. Very doubtful now that SDC is expanding and if I remember Bicknell is on that board as well. 

I hope “poof!” That one goes away too.   Yes, I want the lake to myself 😆

[Phil Lilley]

Bicknell!  I hope he doesn't have anything to do with SDC.  I'll ask around.

[Phil Lilley]

No, Bicknell has nothing to do with SDC.