Parks and Resorts- Magic Kingdom Roundup- Frontierland

Frontierland should be the easiest land because nothing is supposed to change. However, Frontierland tends to ebb and flow like any other land in terms of new attractions. Few people would likely call this land their favorite, but it is still both necessary and required area to visit.

The list of attractions there currently is small, but they are all good. They include

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
Country Bear Jamboree
Splash Mountain
Tom Sawyer Island
Railroad

So what should be done with this land? This is one of the largest lands by acreage, but most of it is not being used because of the size of Splash and Thunder Mountain. I propose a new attraction go in the area behind Thunder mountain to make this area of the park a draw. What could go here???

A few options. First, we all know that the Lone Ranger was supposed to have been a big hit to re-energize the western. It didn't happen, but corporate should not give up on the Western genre. Make something else!

Second, I don't like the idea of dipping into Pixar IP, but currently Woody is the only cowboy. Maybe some sort of Woody's roundup attraction could work.

Third, imagine some sort of gold prospecting attraction...it could work

Fourth- I like the idea of Country Bear Jamboree because it is very backwoods and does not deal with traditional frontier land elements. Find another alternative idea like this.

Fifth- Something to think about, but Winnie the Pooh could be relocated to here.

Sixth- Can we talk restaurants for a minute? Frontierland has no table dining service. Why does this land not have a signature restaurant? All they have are the golden oak outpost, Pecos Bill cafe, and Westward Ho counter service or carts. I propose a new restaurant that deals primarily in BBQ (similar to the old Big Thunder Ranch restaurant at Disneyland), but better.

Without new ideas or strong IP, Frontierland is going to be hard to make new, fun, and relevant. However, the strong list of attractions there currently does it allow you to take your time in plussing this land.


Thoughts?