Tom and Huck Theater? That could easily be a 4-D experience. I love the idea of this or even a terrific live show with a Twain theme.
I think some of you are assuming a river theme to the area, but it could easily just be a Mark Twain area, complete with a great Missouri book store (with the current book store being so down sized since the move). This whole area could have a frog race (kiddie ride anyone) and even a Camelot area fantasy dark ride to go with other Twain books. The Landing area is actually pretty large and if the whole area is engineered at once, a lot could fit in there. Then, a bypass trail or bridge could be built through other routes. Marvel Cave's lantern tours could be rebilled as Tom Sawyer lantern tours, and guides could actually get "lost" during the tour.
This whole thing really could be a big investment to reshape the center of the city, which is something we've been asking for in these forums.
Copper, I look forward to seeing some pictures of the area. And if you can get some shots of the Culinary Arts building, please post those, too.