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Taking the place of the former ESPN Zone and Star Wars Trading Post, Nature’s Wonderland will serve as an iconic structure combining both natural and manmade elements. 

The main entrance will be in the style of a mountain lodge but incorporating 1950s architectural elements. This style will synergize well with the announced reimagining of the former AMC theater space into the Dine-In Theater, which will also draw inspiration from the midcentury modern aesthetic. The primary entrance is marked by a large structure dominated by a massive multi-story glass window, drawing the eye to the activity inside with a dramatic angled awning combining the typical wilderness materials of wood with the 1950s materials of glass and steel. Marking the entrance is a massive midcentury modern style neon sign also drawing inspiration from the National Park signage designs. Parked outside is a colorful 1950’s car with a matching SunCruiser camper.

The rest of the façade will utilize detailed rockwork and forced perspective to create the illusion you’ve arrived at a mountain resort. The two structures will be connected by a replica of the famous Rocky Creek Bridge at the second story allowing guests to move between the two buildings with some impressive views. Both structures will be rebuilt with three stories each to add additional space for dining, shopping, and recreational activities, Its height will only work to its benefit, allowing guests experiencing the other parts of Downtown Disney’s emerging 1950s to, much like many California communities, feel like the mountains are always just a round-trip away.

Above is a map of Downtown Disney after the addition of Nature's Wonderland and its surrounding area (#1-3 on the map) including the Adventure Zone, The Zephyr, Hilltop Tavern, and Goofy's Great Outdoors shopping. 

Below is the new map key of the various other changes to Downtown Disney to further reflect the 50s era ambiance. Some of the most notable ones include the Brown Derby Diner (#5) which will take inspiration from the Hollywood Brown Derby and diners from the 50s era. 

In addition, John's Soda Shop(#11) is a Sarsaparilla specialty soda shop themed after the character John in the Carousel of Progress. For health aficionados and for the Gen Z weekend crowd, there are several new offerings such as Green Grove (#20) which is a vegetarian and juice bar. And lastly, one of the most nuanced changes is the Animator's Donut (#29), a storytelling Donut shop which is destined to become the next Gideon's Bake Shop but on the West Coast. Taking inspiration from Randy's Donuts, this quaint shop will have a virtual queue and monthly changes to the menu so that guests will come back for something new every time they visit.