Opening this Fall, what remains of New York Street at Disney’s Hollywood Studios will become Grand Avenue, a representation of modern day Los Angeles. Situated in the former home of the Writer’s Stop will be the Baseline Tap House, a new bar and lounge just steps away from Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. This week, the facade of the Tap House was revealed and lampposts are going up on the new street:
The former Writer’s Stop now has a brick facade.
Lamps have been installed all around the area, likely meaning it is not far from opening.
The new area as seen from Star Tours.
What a missed entertainment opportunity in my opinion. Disney could have produced a new Muppets puppet show from the windows of the remaining Streets of America facade, similar to the one in Liberty Square at the Magic Kingdom. “It’s time to play the music, it’s time to light the lights …..” and all opposite the actual Muppets Courtyard.
Yeah, this “Modern Day LA” type theme is kind of crappy.. not sure why that would appeal to anyone