Originally Posted By Jim in Merced CA The site chosen for Disney-MGM Studios was always bizarre in my opinion. 28 000 acres and they plop it in on a plot of land that feels as cramped and crowded and land locked as Disneyland circa 2013 -- and then add to it that there's very little room for expansion and no sense of berm or keeping the outside world out. Must have been the template and justification for Disney's California Adventure.
Originally Posted By Jim in Merced CA The site chosen for Disney-MGM Studios was always bizarre in my opinion. 28 000 acres on the Walt Disney World property and they plop it in on a plot of land that feels as cramped and crowded and land locked as Disneyland circa 2013. Add to it that there's very little room for expansion and no sense of berm or keeping the outside world out. Heck, you could drive by and see right into the park. Must have been the template and justification for Disney's California Adventure.
Originally Posted By Princessjenn5795 A STar Wars land would be awesome, and Hollywood Studios certainly needs something done to make it better.
Originally Posted By Blufusion12 Yeah I hope they do astar Wars land and do it before Sarland. For me at least do that 1st. Do something for a large adult fanbase. The carsland can wait for the kiddies they saw it as kids can go and feed the dollars to Disney later. The SW fans have waited along time for this and we ain't getting nay younger and maybe some are tired of waiting for it to be there. And as far as Avatar. In my opinion saw it once like it for the story but the visuals. But could not tell you anything about after seeing it. They would be smart and drop it pay Cameron off and get started with this.
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt "In the next year or two? No. Eventually? Yes" >>What have you been sniffing Hans?<< Not sure why this isn't obvious. Disney owns Star Wars and has new films in the works, so a Star Wars land at it's flagship resort only makes since. Avatarland will supposedly begin construction this fall, and with Carsland a runaway hit in California, Disney would be stupid not to build a clone somewhere and Disney Studios seems to be the logical place for at this point. So yes, in 10 to 20 years I would not be surprised to see all three projects built in Florida.
Originally Posted By kennect agreed with the good Dr. on the time frame. sadly, it will take them forever to do any of this. better yet is what type of attractions would a star wars themed land have? I would be surprised if it were as in depth as potter is is at IOA.
Originally Posted By sjhym333 It's true that the Studio is pretty land locked in because of its location. Personally I don't mind if the possible locations and removal of certain attractions happen at this point. The Studios needs a more cohesive plan and some of the space that is currently there is wasted space.
Originally Posted By Jim in Merced CA Glad to hear that Catastrophe Canyon and the backlot tour could potentially be removed.
Originally Posted By tashajilek I just cant see WDW building 3 new lands in the future. One makes sense and I would say two would be pushing it. WDW hasnt had a good track record with adding new and exciting attractions lately. I personally dont count the new FLA expansion to be anything spectacular. Hopefully they will add a SW land because it would probably be the most popular out of the three.
Originally Posted By HokieSkipper I wouldn't get overly excited. Clarifications on this rumor have been coming over the weekend, and it's not as great as it originally sounds. 1) Star Wars Land will apparently focus more on theming, food, and meet and greets over attractions. Only 2 new attractions, one being a Star Wars version of the TRON lightcycle coaster going into Shanghai, and another is a 3-D version of the Jedi Training academy. 2) Cars Land will be a knock off. RSR will be a dark ride with no racing portion, and there will be no Luigi's.
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt "WDW hasnt had a good track record with adding new and exciting attractions lately." Disneyland went for almost 50 years without expanding beyond its borders, but it finally happened. Likewise, at some point WDW will have to pick up the pace in order to remain relevant. With the billions they've spent on Parks & Resorts over the past few years there may not be much motivation at Disney to do all of these big projects right now, but it isn't out of the question to expect them to appear in the pipeline somewhere down the road. Avatar Land seems to be a done deal, and a big Star Wars development of some sort is pretty much inevitable.
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt "1) Star Wars Land will apparently focus more on theming, food, and meet and greets over attractions. Only 2 new attractions, one being a Star Wars version of the TRON lightcycle coaster going into Shanghai, and another is a 3-D version of the Jedi Training academy." The HP expansion only had one new attraction and the rest was, well, meet and greets, shops, food and theming. Yet, according to many, it raised the bar to new levels. Without any details how can you assume that Disney can't do the same with a couple of Star Wars attractions in some kind of expansion at Disney Studios?
Originally Posted By HokieSkipper <<The HP expansion only had one new attraction and the rest was, well, meet and greets, shops, food and theming.>> There are no meet and greets in WWoHP. And with that being said, IoA had a significant amount more to do than DHS does. DHS needs a lot of additions. Not replacing a stunt show with a ride and MuppetVision 3-D with a glorified version of something it already has. I think it will probably be really good. The park just needs so much more.
Originally Posted By WilliamK99 I think it will probably be really good. The park just needs so much more.<< Only if you judge from the eyes of someone who lives in Florida and thus goes all the time. for the average WDW visitor who goes every 5 years, it's fine...
Originally Posted By HokieSkipper <<Only if you judge from the eyes of someone who lives in Florida and thus goes all the time. for the average WDW visitor who goes every 5 years, it's fine...>> No, it's not. The reason why these plans are even being talked about is because DHS is struggling to retain guests and is in an attendance free fall. And before people quote the TEA numbers, don't. They're BS across the board.
Originally Posted By Jim in Merced CA From its beginnings as Disney-MGM Studios, the park always has felt light on attractions. Still does...
Originally Posted By RoadTrip <<And with that being said, IoA had a significant amount more to do than DHS does.>> IF you are into thrill rides. My wife for the most part doesn't do thrill rides or rides that get you soaked. So when we went to IoA her day consisted of waiting for me and her son to go on the thrill rides... she rode Spiderman twice and enjoyed the Poseidon's Fury show. IOS just doesn't offer much else than thrill rides or the kiddie stuff on Seuss Island. I loved the park and the great theming of WWoHP, and my wife enjoyed watching me and her son enjoy ourselves. But as far as attractions that SHE can enjoy, she finds a LOT more to do at the Disney Studios.
Originally Posted By HokieSkipper <<From its beginnings as Disney-MGM Studios, the park always has felt light on attractions.>> The place has 6 rides. SIX! There's a reason why DHS, DAK, and EPCOT didn't raise prices the other week. It's because they're struggling and Disney knows it.
