The third Neighborhood up for discussion is simply called The Waterfront. As you can guess, this is the dock area featuring fewer attractions but some other unique things to draw people to this part of the park.
First of all, I would like to start with Donald Duck's home. It is similar to all of the other homes we've discussed so far except that Donald's house is a boat. Guests can walk through before doing a meet-and-greet outside.
Across from Donald's would be Daisy's Diner, where guests can enjoy usual diner fare. This could be a good spot for character meals. I picture a typical (albeit larger) diner with counter seats, booths and even a jukebox featuring a variety of Disney songs. The ideal here would be to have that familiar feeling where everyone knows you and is happy to see you.
Next up would be the Import/Export Exchange, a large shopping complex comparable to the Emporium in the Magic Kingdom. It would be themed in the fashion of a dockside warehouse full of all sorts of exotic wares. Guests should be able to find whatever they need there, whether that be a Disney tee, a toy or plush of even an obscure character, a necessity like a poncho or umbrella, or even things one wouldn't expect to find at Disney like antiques or art pieces. If you can think of it, it should be there!
Neighboring the Import/Export would be something exciting (if you asked me): The McDuck Towers. Straddling the boarder if the park, McDuck Towers would be two tall, in-park, deluxe hotels connected by a common lobby and an enclosed causeway. Guests would be given the benefit of a private entrance into the park as well as the best, closest park views of any hotel on property. It would have a signature restaurant as well as a rooftop lounge, each on a respective roof. The restaurant and lounge would not be accessible from the park.
Back in the park, we have the only "ride" attraction in this area, Baloo's Seaplanes which would be based upon the TaleSpin TV show. Picture the Dumbo ride, but instead of elephants, the Guests ride around in seaplanes. The special feature of this ride is it's proximity to the water and that the planes would swoop and soar over the bay!
Finally, there will be a lounge--the only one in the park-- called Louie's Lounge, based upon Baloo's favorite watering hole and fueling station from TaleSpin. Dressed all shabby and worn down, this lounge would be a well broken-in place, comfortable and easy.
I think the key to this Neighborhood is the comfort level the Guests will have here. The Waterfront should feel lived in, like it has been there for quite a while. As there is really only one ride, the store and eateries need to really stand out which I think they would.
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