Originally Posted By DouglasDubh <As much as I don't care for the Subs or Autopia, I just cannot see them being removed. There is too much nostalgia there, and besides, the areas listed above are in more need of help than either the Subs or Autopia.> Autopia requires a lot of manpower to operate it, and isn't exactly futuristic. I think it could easily be replaced with something with a greater capacity to operating crew ratio.
Originally Posted By DouglasDubh <As valuable and beloved as the franchise is the presence should at least be as big as Cars is at DCA.> An argument can be made that Star Wars already has a greater presence in Disney parks than Cars does. Amongst the six US Disney parks, there are only 3 Cars themed attractions. Star Wars has two rides and two shows. I think it's quite likely that Star Wars will get more attractions, but they'll be spread amongst the parks, like Toy Story, rather than consolidated in one land in one park, like Cars.
Originally Posted By CuriousConstance I think Star Wars probably has the best chance at attracting lots of new people to the parks. Sure if they add anything new, most of us will go check it out at some point, but if they do Star Wars right at the DLR, imagine all the people that might not have been interested in visiting DLR before who will HAVE to go see it. Maybe semi-regularly.
Originally Posted By trekkeruss Just what DLR needs...even more crowds. Thank you for making me hate the idea of a Star Wars themed land, CC.
Originally Posted By RoadTrip That's why I think Disney will concentrate on bringing Star Wars to DHS in Orlando. They desperately need more attendance. Disneyland does not.
Originally Posted By trekkeruss IMO, if Disney really wants to make more money from the DLR, they should up the quality of their food. I know I would eat more...and more often...if I _knew_ every location had really tasty stuff.
Originally Posted By CuriousConstance There's nothing funny about the opportunity to smooch a hunky guy dressed as a superhero! This is serious business!
Originally Posted By CuriousConstance "I want a Princess lap dance club." Great idea! People always complain the princesses make the parks too little girl focused. Perfect opportunity to even out the appeal!
Originally Posted By trekkeruss On a serious note (not that I am not serious about a princess lap dance club), I think it would be cool if DCA had a weekly or monthly car parade, where people could show off their rides.
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt <As valuable and beloved as the franchise is the presence should at least be as big as Cars is at DCA.> "An argument can be made that Star Wars already has a greater presence in Disney parks than Cars does. Amongst the six US Disney parks, there are only 3 Cars themed attractions." But we are specifically talking about the rumored SW additions at DL, not SW in the parks globally.
Originally Posted By CuriousConstance "I think it would be cool if DCA had a weekly or monthly car parade, where people could show off their rides. " I'm confused. What cars? Real cars? Driving in the park?
Originally Posted By trekkeruss Yes, real cars. Driving in a parade. Not just any cars. I envision some vetting process; someone wanting to be in the parade would have to apply for a spot, and Disney would only choose the best. There could be different themes each parade. One month it might be cars of the 50's, another month import tuners, another month low riders, and so on.
Originally Posted By DouglasDubh <But we are specifically talking about the rumored SW additions at DL, not SW in the parks globally.> In that case, I don't agree with your statement. Just because Star Wars is a valuable and beloved franchise doesn't mean its presence at DLR needs to be at least as big as Cars is. DCA needed something like Carsland to greatly increase attendance. DLR doesn't need a big Star Wars land to greatly increase attendance, because it currently doesn't need to greatly increase attendance. DHS, on the other hand, does.
Originally Posted By RoadTrip I kind of doubt Disney would let anyone but a Disney employee drive a car in the parks because of liability issues.
Originally Posted By berol Marvel kissing booth star, coming to Disneyland! <a target="blank" rel="nofollow" href="http://static.comicvine.com/uploads/scale_small/0/5344/1168192-baron_von_strucker_01.jpg">http://static.comicvine.com/up...r_01.jpg</a>
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt "In that case, I don't agree with your statement. Just because Star Wars is a valuable and beloved franchise doesn't mean its presence at DLR needs to be at least as big as Cars is" I never said it "needs" to be. I'm simply opining that as a business Disney would be pretty stupid to not leverage their $4 billion purchase Lucasfilm with a big SW investment at its flagship theme park resort. I think most people would agree.
Originally Posted By DouglasDubh I think they would be stupid to not put it where it is most needed. Which is DHS.
