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Originally Posted By BlueOhanaTerror That's what I suspected they'd call it. All-inclusive. Now if we could just get them to change the name of that pesky Anaheim Park to "Disney's Pacific Adventure"... Or something.
Originally Posted By Darkbeer Walt Disney World Press Release On With the (Even Bigger) Show! New Name, More Magic to Transform Disney Theme Park New Attractions, Experiences at Disney's Hollywood Studios LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Aug. 9, 2007) -- In the Walt Disney World theme park famous for all things Hollywood, it's curtain up on the launch of new attractions, new looks, new breakthrough experiences... ...and a brand-new name. Disney-MGM Studios will be renamed Disney's Hollywood Studios, effective January 2008, announced Meg Crofton, president of Walt Disney World Resort. "The new name reflects how the park has grown from representing the golden age of movies to a celebration of the new entertainment that today's Hollywood has to offer -- in music, television, movies and theater," she said. Framed by the park's supporting cast of classic Hollywood architecture are shows and attractions straight from contemporary Hollywood, such as Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith, "Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show" and many more. Disney's Hollywood Studios is also the place to meet favorite character stars of today including Lightning McQueen and Mater from Disney-Pixar's "Cars," Power Rangers and Little Einsteins. With exciting coming attractions and experiences, the best and brightest of Hollywood is about to emerge for park guests, Crofton said. "As Disney continues to grow and invest in our family entertainment business, we constantly explore new ways to deliver high-quality, immersive experiences for our guests," she added. "As a park all about entertainment, Disney's Hollywood Studios will deliver like never before. Now we can say that Hollywood is literally our middle name." New Attractions, Experiences Toy Story Mania! Guests get sporty in a new, interactive "Toy Story" competition inspired by Disney-Pixar's "Toy Story" films and hosted by characters like they've never before experienced. Past a queuing area featuring a giant Mr. Potato Head, guests grab 3-D glasses, board fanciful ride vehicles and zip into a world of exciting midway-style games hosted by many of their favorite "Toy Story" characters including Woody, Hamm and Rex. Once inside "Andy's Toy Box," the competition heats up. Who can rack up the most points? Using spring-action shooters, guests launch darts at balloons, rings at aliens, eggs at whimsical barnyard targets. Toy Story Mania! takes the interactive ride-game experience to infinity -- and beyond. (summer 2008) "Block Party Bash." Play, party and dance as the Disney-Pixar Film Pals present "Block Party Bash," the wildest, most interactive parade in Disney history. New to Disney's Hollywood Studios, "Block Party Bash" will invite guests to rock to retro tunes, be dazzled by high-flying acrobatics and join in the fun as more than 20 partying Disney-Pixar Film Pals fill the theme park streets. This immersive rolling spectacle will feature favorite characters from "The Incredibles," "Toy Story 2," "Monsters, Inc." and "A Bug's Life." (spring 2008, replaces "Disney Stars and Motor Cars" parade) "Playhouse Disney-Live on Stage!" A whole new cast of friends from Playhouse Disney fills the popular Playhouse Disney stage. Children will be on their feet singing, clapping and dancing to performing stars from "Mickey Mouse Clubhouse," "Little Einsteins," "Handy Manny" and more. ("Playhouse Disney-Live on Stage!" will be dark most of January 2008, reopens February 2008) "Disney High School Musical 2: School's Out!" With new songs and a rollicking new spirit, the Disney Channel Original Movie "High School Musical 2" comes to life on the streets of Disney's Hollywood Studios. It is interactive fun as high-energy performers on a traveling stage invite all ages to catch Wildcat fever by singing and dancing. (fall 2007, replaces "High School Musical Pep Rally") Meet and Greet Adds Handy Manny. And what would a Disney theme park be without characters? Disney's Hollywood Studios is center stage for character meet and greets. Disney Channel stars JoJo and Goliath and the Little Einsteins welcome guests in the Animation Courtyard next to "Playhouse Disney-Live on Stage!" and will be joined for the first time by Handy Manny later this year. (November 2007) Part of the Disney's Hollywood Studios magic includes events for which the park is famous. To a stellar lineup including ABC Super Soap Weekend, the Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights, ESPN the Weekend and Star Wars Weekends, the park reprises the Playhouse Disney in Concert series with dynamic concerts and special entertainment for little ones. Headliners include favorite children's acts The Doodlebops, Imagination Movers, Dan Zanes and Friends, and Johnny and the Sprites. The fun happens on select dates Aug. 30-Oct. 28, 2007, during Little Ones Travel Time in a 10,000 square foot, air-conditioned performance venue. For the complete show schedule: disneyworld.com/pdic. In addition, holidays at Disney's Hollywood Studios will have a special sparkle this year as the park hosts the Harlem Gospel Choir Nov. 30-Dec. 25, 2007. "This is easily one of the most ambitious attractions rollouts in the 18-year history of the park," Crofton said. "With so many great coming attractions, we are thrilled to be launching a Studios year unlike any other. Wrapped in a brand-new name...Disney's Hollywood Studios."
Originally Posted By SpectroWishes321 Even though all of this sounds great (except the name), wouldn't this be more appropriate if they made the changes in 2009 (If you don't know, that's MGM's 20th Anniversary).
Originally Posted By TDLFAN I don't care for the new name either. It sounds like they are talking about the original studios in Burbank. I would have even preferred Disney/Pixar Studios, or Walt Disney Studios FL, over this silly new name. Now, if only they could rename the magic-less Magic Kingdom's name to "Disneyland Florida", I'd be happy. So what will be next "DisneyWorld Resort Florida" as opposed to WDW?
Originally Posted By brotherdave I prefer the Magic Kingdom, personally. It helps to differentiate the park from the TRUE Disneyland. All the MK really needs is some TLC and a few new attractions (including an e-ticket or two) to make it the park that it should be! The new Haunted Mansion redo is a step in the right direction. They just need to do the same to the rest of the park now!
Originally Posted By Jim in Merced CA Disney's Hollywood Studios -- you mean they're not going to call it... Disney's Hollywood Studios Theme Park? *yawn*
Originally Posted By kennect Sorry, I like it, I think...At least Pixar isn't attached to it...That I wouldn't have liked...
Originally Posted By gurgitoy2 "This is easily one of the most ambitious attractions rollouts in the 18-year history of the park," - Meg Crofton. Uh...is she on crack? There is one new attraction coming, and the rest are tweaked or borrowed shows, and some random characters? How is this the most ambitious rollouts in the park's history? More corporate BS...
Originally Posted By bobbelee9 I realize it's Disney World, but does everything have to have Disney before its name? Checking the index for the Polynesian, it's under "D" Wilderness Lodge, under "D" aren't we all smart enough to know it's Disney?
Originally Posted By Skellington88 "This is easily one of the most ambitious attractions rollouts in the 18-year history of the park," - Meg Crofton. I don't know wether to laugh or be angry at her stupidity.
Originally Posted By twirlnhurl Maybe that "attraction rollout" counts all the wheels on the floats of the parade?
Originally Posted By RoadTrip Yuck. Disney is clearly targeting the 12 and under set with these changes. I guess Universal Studios will remain my Studios park of choice. They do entertainment for grownups.
Originally Posted By avromark It's too bad they're losing the rights to the current name, I don't like the inclusion of Hollywood in the name. I can imagine the confusion of some non-Disney fans who just go to the theme park for it being a theme park. "Isn't Disney's Hollywood in California!?"
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 This was a VERY last-minute deal. That's obvious from the fact Disney didn't secure domain rights for all sorts of potential sites until this week. Usually, Disney does things like this months and often years in advance to make sure they control them. This was going to be Disney-Pixar Studios. I have no idea why the change, but I have my ideas. I've also heard the figure $500 million thrown around for the entire rebranding and new attractions (not including Toy Story Mania and Block Party Bash that have already been budgeted in) ... I haven't been able to confirm that number yet, so take it as a semi-reliable rumor.
Originally Posted By TDLFAN >>This was going to be Disney-Pixar Studios. I have no idea why the change, but I have my ideas.<< Maybe Lassiter didn't want his trademark name on an inferior park?
