Originally Posted By HokieSkipper So, per a very reliable source, it sounds like some form of Cars Land will make it's way to Disney Hollywood Studios. It is unknown at this time whether it will be part of a bigger plan (as I hope it is) or whether it will be the complete plan.
Originally Posted By dagobert That's an interesting rumour. I hope one day it will be added to WDSP's Toon Studios as well.
Originally Posted By dagobert That's an interesting rumour. I hope one day it will be added to WDSP's Toon Studios as well.
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt I think this is good news. Hopefully the entire studio can get a DCA style makeover.
Originally Posted By HokieSkipper Agreed Hans. Cars Land by itself would be great, but I think the entire park needs a redo.
Originally Posted By dagobert What would you change at DHS? I really liked that park, especially the Hollywood and Sunset Blvd. areas. So I wouldn't change these, but everything behind the Chinese Theatre can be altered. What would Cars Land replace?
Originally Posted By Goofyernmost Have no clue what it might replace but the old and now useless backlot tour area, including CC would be a good starting place. I'm sure that someone from Disney Headquarters is reading this and saying..."What a great idea", let's send him some money.
Originally Posted By hopemax Here's a Google map of the Studios for those that need a refresher of how things are laid out. <a href="http://goo.gl/maps/97Vtr" target="_blank">http://goo.gl/maps/97Vtr</a>
Originally Posted By hopemax And yeah, Catastrophe Canyon, the remainder of Residential street and the buildings used for the Backlot Tour are the obvious casualty. However, looking at that map, whenever they decide Indy is too tired, there is quite a bit of space down there to work with. But Carsland would work better fit between Toy Story Mania and Lights, Motor Action, I would think.
Originally Posted By Goofyernmost Judging by the fact that every time I have been to Indy over the last four years it has played to a full house, I don't think that is leaving anytime soon.
Originally Posted By leobloom >> What would Cars Land replace? << Lights, Motors, Action. zzz. And maybe part of the Backstage Tour. More zzz.
Originally Posted By dagobert I guess LMA means Lights, Motors, Action? Was that show ever popular in the US? I found it a bit confusing compared to its counterpart in Paris. I always liked the show, but after ten years in Paris and seven years in Orlando, the show might be replaced with something else.
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt "What would you change at DHS? I really liked that park, especially the Hollywood and Sunset Blvd. areas." I would change everything except those two sections. Generally speaking the park is a thematic mess and is no longer (was it ever?) a real working studio. Like DSP the park feels fake and corporate. It's basically a dumping ground for anything that doesn't fit into the other three WDW theme parks. They did the right thing in Anaheim by injecting more Walt into DCA. Something along those same lines would be great at DHS and DSP.
Originally Posted By plpeters70 As much as I enjoyed Cars Land, I just don't think this is the best idea. Yes, Radiator Springs Racers is a great ride, but considering it will probably take them 2 to 3 years to build this at WDW, it won't exactly be state-of-the-art anymore. I think Disney needs something at that level to compete effectively with Universal, and prove they can really "WOW" the audience still at WDW. Plus, how exactly does a whole "Cars Land" fit into Hollywood Studios? The old MGM was laid out as Hollywood (including Sunset Blvd), the Backlot area - which included everything from Indy to the Backlot Tour, and the Animation Courtyard. Those areas still exist somewhat today, plus Pixar Place. I guess you could kind-of think of Cars Land as part of Pixar Place, but it's quite a stretch. In short, I'd rather see them bulldoze LMA and the rest of the Backlot, and design something new and unique for that area. Oh, and while they're at it, how about a new version of the Great Movie Ride and something to replace Beauty and the Beast and The Little Mermaid shows. (Geez, that park really, really needs some updates - ASAP!)
Originally Posted By Goofyernmost There we go again, bulldozing an active attraction to put in something else. Why? Why can't it stay and be a part of Carsland? The backlot tour has been gutted repeatedly over the years. It's not even viable anymore, there is nothing there to save besides CC and that is pretty much nothing compared to other things now. I could, however, with just a little imagination become a stand alone attraction.
Originally Posted By HokieSkipper Backlot Tour will most likely go as well. But LMA has been plagued with problems since day 1, and has been lacking in attendance the past few years. IMO, the park would be stronger without it.
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt "Yes, Radiator Springs Racers is a great ride, but considering it will probably take them 2 to 3 years to build this at WDW, it won't exactly be state-of-the-art anymore. I think Disney needs something at that level to compete effectively with Universal, and prove they can really "WOW" the audience still at WDW." And where will Universal be in terms of "wowing" people with state of the art attractions in 2 to 3 years? Not to mention that Cars Land wouldn't be the only new thing coming to WDW in the not so distant future. I get what you're saying, but I'm not I'm convinced that, if this rumor is true, it's a weak strategy.
Originally Posted By HokieSkipper <<And where will Universal be in terms of "wowing" people with state of the art attractions in 2 to 3 years?>> Hogwarts Express and Gringotts will be pretty fantastic. Transformers is a clone, like RSR would be. I see no problem with bringing the ride to WDW.
