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[Anthony]

oh okay

I would of thought that they would of somehow linked Lake Disney to Les Villages Nature and then boats could go up and down takings guests to and from Disney Village?

:?

Take a look at Google Earth sometime, DLRP might be bigger than you think! This is planned for where Davy Crockett Ranch is.

[Willow]

World of Color, Pretty please. Thats not going to happen though, maybe some fountains.

[djdisney]

I have google earth but it keeps crashing and i knew it was bigger than what i thought
i just had a mind block earlier

[davewasbaloo]

oh okay

I would of thought that they would of somehow linked Lake Disney to Les Villages Nature and then boats could go up and down takings guests to and from Disney Village?

:?

Take a look at Google Earth sometime, DLRP might be bigger than you think! This is planned for where Davy Crockett Ranch is.

It does not stop them doing it at WDW which is a far lesser resort. The distance for Port Orleans to Downtown Disney is about the same distance.

A monorail would be a great alternative, but I can't see that happening either.

[luke85]

I'd love to see a Monorail system at DLP someday! or maybe something a bit more European like a Tram?

[djdisney]

yeahhh that would be coool

[charlied]

Anymore news on this yet? Or has the plan been scrapped/postponed? 2012 is pushing it a bit for an opening let alone 2010! You can probably remove that bit from the title now  

[DopeyDad]

http://www.dlp.info/News/2010/09/third- ... #more-3781

[JelleP]

Can anyone tell me what this is?


Is it Discovery Mountain as main building or something

[Riebi]

I think it´s the "earth" part of the villages.

[Anthony]

At long last, it's officially official. Today's press release: http://corporate.disneylandparis.com/CO ... nature.pdf

Euro Disney and Pierre & Vacances unveil Villages Nature, a new, sustainable resort concept

Paris, November 24 , 2010 – Euro Disney S.C.A. Group ("Euro Disney") and Groupe Pierre & Vacances Center Parcs ("Pierre & Vacances") are unveiling today their new concept of a vacation destination based on the search for harmony between man and nature. The destination would be, in its design and in its operations, a unique model of sustainable development for tourism at this scale: Les Villages Nature de Val d'Europe (« Villages Nature »).

A message of harmony between Man and Nature

Harmony between Man and Nature is central to the Villages Nature concept. As a mixed?use resort, Villages Nature will work with visionary landscape architects to develop new lodging and leisure experiences that will provide multiple opportunities for visitors to interact with nature. These activities would be centered on gardening, boating, hiking, horseback riding, visiting an organic farm, walking along discovery paths, and enjoying seasonal festivals and culinary events. The entire resort will be developed around its iconic 3,500m² geothermal lagoon, and the adjacent water park which will be the largest in Europe.

The Villages Nature site is located 6 Km south of Disneyland Paris, north of the Brie Forest (in French: Brie Boisée), in Seine-et?Marne. This project, which could span up to 500 hectares and be developed over a 20?year timeframe, will be launched depending on market conditions. The first phase would be comprised of 175 hectares and could open in 2015.

Complementary expertise on a shared project

Euro Disney and Pierre & Vacances have studied together the Villages Nature project. The two Groups have common values and complementary expertise, which serve as the foundation of their partnership.

Villages Nature is a resort concept designed to appeal to European consumers, offering them a unique experience based on connecting with nature. As a short and medium?break vacation destination, Villages Nature will provide a relaxing and immersive experience in the heart of nature – with 90% of the resort retained as green space. The destination will offer a number of recreational and learning activities that will inspire future generations to value conservation.

For this project, the partners have created a 50/50 joint?venture, with Companies' respective CEOs, Gérard Brémond and Philippe Gas, acting as co?Chairmen of the managing entity, and Dominique Cocquet as General Manager.

A commitment to sustainable development

To develop a Sustainable Action Plan and position Villages Nature as a reference of eco?tourism in Europe, the partners have been inspired by the "One Planet Living" methodology (http://www.oneplanetliving.org) developed by BioRegional and WWF International .

The Sustainable Action Plan relies on the following 10 key, measurable targets aimed at reducing as much as possible the destination's ecological footprint, ensuring social responsibility, and developing synergies with the local communities:

? Zero carbon
? Zero waste
? Sustainable transportation
? Local and sustainable materials
? Local and sustainable food products
? Sustainable water
? Natural habitats and wild life
? Culture and heritage
? Local partnerships and fair trade
? Quality of life and well?being

The two Companies partner with experts to meet the Sustainable Action Plan and implement relevant solutions. For example, the destination's overall heating needs will be provided by a deep geothermal source. Emanating from 1,800 meters under the project site, the 78°C water will be used for heating before it is recycled back into the water table, producing no greenhouse gas emissions.

An opportunity for institutional and individual investors

The first phase of Villages Nature would include the construction of 1,730 apartments or cottages, and measuring between 32 m² and 85 m², located within three villages: two villages around the lake and one village in the forest. Indoor and outdoor leisure facilities are also planned, for a total 70,000 m² area.

Based on the 40?year proven real estate development model of Pierre & Vacances, the apartments and cottages would be sold to individual investors as tourism residences (in French : Résidences de Tourisme) while facilities would be sold to institutional investors. The housing units and facilities will be leased and managed by the Villages Nature operating company.

An economic project committed to its region

During various study phases of the project there has been an active dialogue with local stakeholders. Public officials from the local area presented their concerns, and many of their expectations have been considered in the project scope. Both the Seine?et?Marne General Council and the Ile?de?France Regional Council have voted their support to the project. In the months and years ahead, additional information will be shared and active dialogue will continue with surrounding communities to ensure the project remains well integrated into the community.

Villages Nature will aim to be a strong economic and social contributor to the region. When completed and fully operational, the first phase is expected to generate approximately €7 million in local taxes per year, and create 4,500 jobs, 1,600 of which will be direct. We will proactively work with local, public employment agencies to promote job opportunities for residents, and will reach out to local stakeholders for sourcing and synergies.

First task, in my opinion: find the resort a decent name. Please not the bland, backward "Villages Nature". Even just Center Parcs Marne-la-Vallée would be more exciting. Or something based on the Brie Forest.

But wait - the largest water park in Europe! Where does this leave the chance of a Disney water park in Paris? And how much should we read into the sentence: "This project, which could span up to 500 hectares and be developed over a 20?year timeframe, will be launched depending on market conditions"? How close are they to actually breaking ground?

[dagobert]

I think that means that we will not see a Disney water park for a very long time or maybe the project is even dead.

I'm not sure if the market demands such a project near Disneyland. I mean Disneyland is the major tourist attraction in Europe, so why should a resort like Center Parks attract more people to thar area? In my opinion it is a waste of money. Hopefully ED SCA doesn't invest heavily.

[Adam]

I assume the water park in Disney is now dead, especially as the project is a partnership with Disney, so they won't want to do two parks the same, and they will probably do a Marvel park.

The name is not great - it would be better as Nature Village or Brie Nature.

[ford prefect]

I am in favour of anything that enhances tourism.  Very much looking forward to this.  

EuroDisney SCA can scarcely afford any thing like the mysterious third gate, so has to work with partners to get the best results for all concerned.

[ford prefect]

I assume the water park in Disney is now dead, especially as the project is a partnership with Disney, so they won't want to do two parks the same, and they will probably do a Marvel park.

The name is not great - it would be better as Nature Village or Brie Nature.

I suspect that Center Parcs would be a little upset if another company was to use their name for an unrelated project!

The Brie Village. Sounds a rather cheesy name to me. (Ducks as wife hits me for writing a stupid comment)

Err... Les Villages Nature = The Nature Villages. Pesky French Language...