Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt Maybe the doors on display at D23 are the doors that MiceAge was talking about, mistakenly thinking that Disney was planning a new ride when they were nothing more than props being built for a fan convention.
Originally Posted By planodisney Excepts we do have a few different sources that have stated that while not quite greenlit yet, Monstropolis is STRONGLY being considered for the backlot and was moving forward steathily.
Originally Posted By FerretAfros For what it's worth, I heard from a trusted source of mine (works in WDW's short/mid-term planning & operations; formerly from DL) that the door coaster and Star Wars stuff are both coming. I got the information through a mutual friend, so I wasn't able to get a lot of information, but they specifically mentioned the door coaster but made no mention of a Monstropolis makeover to that corner of the park; that may or may not mean anything What was of particular interest was that they said that the Star Wars stuff in TL wouldn't be a makeover of the entire land, but rather would be in the Autopia and Innoventions space. I wasn't able to find out what exactly that meant (total demo and fresh start, or overlays to the existing, etc), but it makes more sense to me than an all-out redo; those areas have needed the work for several years. It will be interesting to see how they connect that remote corner of the land with Star Tours, diagonally across the way, while attempting to also have Tomorrowland. As much as I really don't care for either of these projects, it's starting to look like they're inevitable : (
Originally Posted By phruby You lack vision, but I see a place where people get on and off movie rides. On and off, off and on all day, all night. Soon, where Tomorrowland once stood will be a string of storm troopers, expensive action figures, restaurants that serve rapidly prepared food. Jedis, Sith Lords and wonderful, wonderful x-wings and TIE fighters battling as far as the eye can see. My God, it'll be beautiful.
Originally Posted By planodisney I have also heard that they are BOTH a done deal but that Disney isn't going to approve official budgets until sometime in September or early October. I have no details whatsoever, but the way I understood it was that SW would be more of a TL expansion rather than a makeover and that the backlot would definitely be turning into Monstropolis with a the Door Coaster, with RSR caliber darkride scenes, a makeover of the existing darkride show building, shops and a restaurant. Who knows at this point. I must say that Disney is much better at keeping things under wraps the last couple of years.
Originally Posted By tashajilek This sounds pretty good to me. Disney would be fixing up two of the worst areas in each park which is better than nothing.
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt Sounds good to me too, but how does a new Star Wars attraction work as a replacement for Autopia? My mind is reeling trying to visualize what that will be.
Originally Posted By FerretAfros I have no idea what it would entail, since I wasn't able to talk with the source myself. It could be anything from completely demolishing Autopia and building a new attraction in its place, to some sort of reconfigured Star Wars themed Autopia-driving-type experience, to a minor overlay. My guess is that it will involve some major construction and will be a new attraction, but that's entirely speculation and I have no evidence to support it
Originally Posted By tashajilek Hopefully they will demolish the entire Autopia and start from scratch.
Originally Posted By mawnck Refurb the cars to look like very short, flat R2 units. You lack vision! It could totally work!
Originally Posted By CuriousConstance Hopefully they will announce whatever it is soon, so we can all get some sleep again!
Originally Posted By CuriousConstance And I agree with phruby, all that Star Wars stuff sounds like complete heaven to me.
Originally Posted By tashajilek I don't know about anyone else, but I really don't want a revamped Star Wars Autopia. Autopia has had a good run at being almost 60 years old, so it's time for something new.
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt "Hopefully they will demolish the entire Autopia and start from scratch." But... but.. what happens to the Monorail? And for godssakes what will they do to the THE PEOPLEMOVER TRACK??!! OMG!
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt "Hopefully they will announce whatever it is soon, so we can all get some sleep again!" I've never met you but I just had a full vision of you lying in bed suffering from a bout of What Will Happen to Tomorrowland Insomnia.
Originally Posted By CuriousConstance "I've never met you but I just had a full vision of you lying in bed suffering from a bout of What Will Happen to Tomorrowland Insomnia." Lol I'm not losing too much sleep over it. Just imagine our poor little Dean though.
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt 138 for 137. "Just imagine our poor little Dean though." Poor guy. His head is going to explode when he reads Ferret's latest information.
Originally Posted By tashajilek I really enjoy the monorails at WDW that actually serve a purpose. I would not miss the DL's monorails at all.
