If California Adventure is ever renovated, I would like to propose a new land called Poppinsland or Dickensland. Since the Timone parking lot is more pain than gain, It could possibly go there (time to add a Pluto level to the parking structure).
The gist of the idea is based on Mickey's Christmas Carol with the usual Dickens Tudor architecture and a prominent Scrooge McDuck posing for pictures. The buildings, like Main Street, contain various guilds of confectionery, sweet meats, crafts and pubs to enjoy Bangers and teas. Of course we need some street screever drawing some beautiful sidewalk art, a few chimney sweeps on the roof breaking in to dance, and, of course, a Bert one-man-band dancing and singing some great old tunes. Perhaps a rare glimpse of a flying Mary Poppins at dusk?Christmas will be extra special in that there will be artificial snow, real choirs singing traditional hymns, candles, holly, and wreaths everywhere with freshly squeezed hot cider imported from Oak Glen. An attraction can include a dark ride through the three spirits of Scrooge McDuck's Christmases. There can also be the creation of "Soarin' over Britain" to the swelling overture of Mary Poppins and/or Peter Pan with sweeping views of Ireland, London, Yorkshire and Scotland.
Update: I cannot be disappointed with the upgrade to California Adventure. They did a masterful job. It is far more enjoyable now with the vintage architecture. My change would be to not make it two parks, but rather, extend Main Street through that huge expanse of nothing between. Would like to see some old-time movie theaters showing classic, silent movies with a real silent movie organist. Perhaps one of those big Wurlitzers with all the sound effects.
Though I did not get my Poppinsland, wish, Carsland is not too bad.
