Well, I think Disney tried their best to keep it a secret, but it seems that more observant park-goers have spotted some of the creative minds behind Cars Land at Disney California Adventure walking around Disney’s Hollywood Studios the last few days. What does this mean? Well, long before Cars Land ever opened at DCA, I had heard that Cars Land was coming 5 years later to Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World. Walt Disney Imagineering and company management know Cars Land is a big winner (selling tons of food, merchandise, and park tickets) and understand it can be just as big a hit, if not bigger, in Orlando. Even while I was wiritng this article, things have progressed even further with Kathy Mangum, one of the creative minds behind Cars Land, being promoted to an “executive producer” position at Walt Disney World.
Hollywood Studios has been in the midst of an identity crisis over the last 10 years as film production came to an end, the Disney animation studio shut-down, and the Residential Street section of the Backlot Tour was bulldozed. Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show has been a disaster since it opened 7 years ago, now only performing 2 shows a day and the Backlot Tour is an expensive attraction that doesn’t serve many guests on a daily basis. This plot would be perfect for Cars Land, and here’s where we think it will go (along with some of the other rumored additions we’ll be telling you about here):
Cars Land along with its attractions Radiator Springs Racers, Luigi’s Flying Tires, and Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree would certainly be enough to finally convince people that Hollywood Studios is a full-day park. So I know what you’re saying, “Tom, some sites have already been saying Cars Land is coming to Florida, so none of this is new.” You’re right, Cars Land isn’t exactly a stretch, but the larger plan to revamp the Studios over the next 6 years is much more than one large land…
Hollywood and Sunset Boulevard will finally see the arrival of the Red Car Trolley if all goes according to plan. The cars will be stored behind Rock ‘N’ Roller Coaster, where they will then come through the gate near the attraction’s entrance, turn onto Sunset Boulevard, and ride down to Hollywood Boulevard. Now, as for where they will travel from here, I have heard two scenarios: either they will swing left to the park entrance and then turn back towards Sunset Boulevard down a new street taking them past the Theater of the Stars or they will take a trip up to the Great Movie Ride, passing over what used to be the Sorcerer’s Hat before returning down Sunset Boulevard. I tend to think the route illustrated above is a little more realistic considering guest flow in certain areas.
I like the idea of a new street cutting towards Sunset Boulevard as it would make is much easier to get from the park entrance to Tower of Terror, Rock ‘N’ Roller Coaster, the Hollywood Hills Amphitheater, and Theater of the Stars. Speaking of Theater of the Stars, enjoy Beauty and the Beast Live on Stage while you can because that is currently scheduled to be the first thing leaving once work starts on this giant project. Similar to what happened to the Theater in the Wild at Animal Kingdom back in 2006, this theater will close for 10-12 months to be enclosed before a new show debuts. That new show? Tangled: The Musical.
I already mentioned that the Sorcerer’s Hat icon is history, but then what will be the park’s icon? Well, the old Chinese Theater facade on the Great Movie Ride is leaving as well since Disney no longer has the rights to use that on merchandise or in publicity materials. Since it works so well at the new and improved Disney California Adventure, expect to see a modified version of the Carthay Circle Theater plopped on front of the giant show building of the Great Movie Ride. Again, here’s a crude quick image I made to illustrate the location:
Unlike the Carthay Circle Theater in California, this facade will actually lead to a real theater: the existing pre-show room for the Great Movie Ride. However, just above the new loading area on the second and third floors will be a restaurant and lounge, just like the new building at DCA. Walt Disney World is always looking to add more fine dining and with Cinderella’s Royal Table inside the castle still as popular as ever, another restaurant inside a park icon would be a great idea. While the Great Movie Ride is closed to change the exterior, it is believed the interior will receive some much neeed TLC, and maybe even a new scene or two, hopefully just in time for the park’s 25th anniversary on May 1, 2014. Maybe it’s wishful thinking, but refurbishments like this often aren’t announced too far in advance, so it’s is likely that the Great Movie Ride could close sometime in early 2013 for these changes.
Moving beyond the Hollywood of the 1930’s, one of the most anticipated pieces of the project has to be “Star Wars Land”. I don’t think that will be the name, but a new show and dining experience should round-out the Star Wars offerings in the park nicely. The beloved Backlot Express restaurant will be converted into the Mos Eisley Cantina from Star Wars: A New Hope, allowing guests to interact with strange creatures at the bar and order even stranger menu items, maybe even some blue milk. Meanwhile, Jedi Training Academy will move into the former Sounds Dangerous theater for an entire new version of the show that incorporates an audio-animatronics living character figure of Yoda. I’ve also heard Disney will be looking to either expand the existing shop or build a new larger Star Wars store near-by as the current store just can’t hold all of the merchandise they have available, including space for things like the Droid Factory or the “Carbon Freeze Me” process.
Moving north, Muppet Studios is in for some investment as well, albeit not nearly as major as anything else that might happen in the park. Pizza Planet will become a counter service location themed to the Muppets, while Mama Melrose’s should become some sort of table service experience with the Swedish Chef. While The Muppets have proven popular, the safe investment would be in converting dining locations rather than constructing a new attraction to showcase them. I also expect to see a few Muppets living character shows roll around this area as well, such as the returning Muppet Mobile Labs with Bunson Honeydew and Beaker, or the long rumored Electric Mayhem band.
The final piece of the puzzle should be the long-rumored Monsters Inc. suspended roller-coaster including a giant scene in the door room from the film. This ride would still be heading to Soundstage 1 from what I am hearing. I know, it may be hard to believe this one as we have been hearing about it forever, but now that the company is looking to invest in the park, it seems likely that a ride already somewhat developed would be cheaper to add than something still in the early stages of creation.
There are also rumors of changes to Rock ‘N’ Roller Coaster, Tower of Terror, and Fantasmic!, and the possible replacement of PIXAR Pals: Countdown to Fun with the PIXAR Play Parade currently running at Disney California Adventure. I won’t get into these simply because they are smaller projects and items being discussed in other places, but they should not be forgotten in the grand scheme of things. As for the time frame on this entire project, it should all be competed by 2018 with Cars Land being the final phase. I don’t have any more information than that.
We usually stay away from too much speculation on this site, but a good majority of this report has been substantiated from various sources over the last few months. I feel the need to point out that all of this is simply rumor at this point and it is possible that the entire project be cancelled much like numerous other projects over the 57 year history of the Disney Parks. So what do you think? Is this the extreme makeover Hollywood Studios needs to finally shed the old working studio theme?
Personally, I love this!
These rumors are definitely what I've been waiting for! I am happy to see DHS get some long awaited love but I'm not sold on the carbon copy of Cars Land & the extension of the Muppets. I think Disney would benefit from including other Pixar films instead. I love the idea of Cars Land but I don't want to see it overdone. I am extremely saddened to hear the Beauty and the Beast show is the first thing to go. That show is awesome and I don't feel that Tangled has the same draw as Beauty and the Beast, but oh well. Beggars can't be choosers. :)
I would love to see the Muppets get some love during any possible updates. Especially in light of the recent movie doing well… Any chance we'd see that?
As said in the blog I wouldn’t bet on it. I believe it just got Disney 3D or whatever and a mini update with new TVs in the queue. I would probably guess as said the eating areas more then the movie area.
Yes! I thought for a long time that Honey I shrunk the Kids play ground needed to be updated or replaced. When I was there in January I was asked to do a survey when I left the park. I was taken over to a small area and did a computer survey. I answered several questions about rides, updating, what was old and what was appealing to my family. I'm happy about the potential for new things.
I with Lexi! I think that DHS needs to be updated but I think another Cars Land is overkill… A few of the rides or even a Pixar Land would be a little better in my opinion. I also am sad about Beauty and the Beast as I love the show and movie… it is the other full length movie my 2 year will watch (well and The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh).
I do prefer a redo of this park over the rumor of Avatarland in DAK.
This park needs the TLC to make it an all day park. These attractions might just do it. The area for Car Land would be perfect. The space is there -use it. Monsters Coaster has been rumored for years. The current Honey I Shrunk The Kids needs to go and replaced with rides used in Toyland Playland, Disney Paris. For Lucas Land an additional new show for Indy is needed, possibly another attracion dealing with a Young Indy. Over near the Tower of Terror, Disney needs to develop a ride similar to Pirates, but dealing with one of its live-action movies. 20,000 Leagues, Tron (should be in Tomorrow Land MK), Mary Poppins or to be dangerous – Prince of Persia. (They did it (ride to movie) with Pirates.)
I think it's perfect. I actually blogged about this very thing back in 2009. I always felt the backlot tour was on it's last leg and that area needed to be an expansion of Pixar land, with a Radiator Springs Racer attraction as it's highlight.
A lot of people have said it and I agree that while Cars land looks amazing, and I would love Radiator Springs Racers at WDW I'm just not sold on a full carbon copy Cars land. One thing I LOVE about the parks is that they all have their unique features, and while bringing a ride or two over is ok, I'm just not sold on bringing the whole land over. I love the idea of adding more Pixar to Pixar place, so why not add RSR as a part of that and make it a whole Pixar themed land?
A lot of people have said it and I agree that while Cars land looks amazing, and I would love Radiator Springs Racers at WDW I'm just not sold on a full carbon copy Cars land. One thing I LOVE about the parks is that they all have their unique features, and while bringing a ride or two over is ok, I'm just not sold on bringing the whole land over. I love the idea of adding more Pixar to Pixar place, so why not add RSR as a part of that and make it a whole Pixar themed land?
As said in the blog I wouldn’t bet on it. I believe it just got Disney 3D or whatever and a mini update with new TVs in the queue. I would probably guess as said the eating areas more then the movie area.
It is so true, we only go to HS for about half a day at most. We only visited the Great Movie Ride, Toy Story Mania (a couple of times), Tower of Terror, Rock n Roller Coaster, and ending the day with Fantasmic. Cars land would be perfect along with the Monsters Inc ride I think would keep park goes there longer and attract them as well. I think other Pixar attractions would be great as well like virtual UP Balloon, something fast with Incredibles, replace Honey I Shrunk the Kids playground with Bugs Life, something virtual archery and another part of the ride being interactive from Brave. HS could be an awesome park!
Sounds great but I'm worried about it being a carbon copy of California adventure. I like the Pixar additions and star wars but not much on cars. What could you revamp rockin roller coaster with??? Tron overlay would be cool you could keep the track and make the vehicles look like the light bikes shooting off. The pre show area puts you infront of the computer that zaps you into the grid. Then walk out of what is now the alley way in rockin roller coaster themed to the end of line club. Having to escape you are launched on your light bike to get back to the portal to return to the real world. Just an idea?!
Sounds great but I'm worried about it being a carbon copy of California adventure. I like the Pixar additions and star wars but not much on cars. What could you revamp rockin roller coaster with??? Tron overlay would be cool you could keep the track and make the vehicles look like the light bikes shooting off. The pre show area puts you infront of the computer that zaps you into the grid. Then walk out of what is now the alley way in rockin roller coaster themed to the end of line club. Having to escape you are launched on your light bike to get back to the portal to return to the real world. Just an idea?!
Yes! I thought for a long time that Honey I shrunk the Kids play ground needed to be updated or replaced. When I was there in January I was asked to do a survey when I left the park. I was taken over to a small area and did a computer survey. I answered several questions about rides, updating, what was old and what was appealing to my family. I’m happy about the potential for new things.
Thing about those survey’s are that people just rush them not realizing how long it actually takes. With a huge new DHS I can’t wait. I actually haven’t been in DHS for a while since it is a half day park and I want to go for a full day and don’t want to hop.
Thing about those survey’s are that people just rush them not realizing how long it actually takes. With a huge new DHS I can’t wait. I actually haven’t been in DHS for a while since it is a half day park and I want to go for a full day and don’t want to hop.
I with Lexi! I think that DHS needs to be updated but I think another Cars Land is overkill… A few of the rides or even a Pixar Land would be a little better in my opinion. I also am sad about Beauty and the Beast as I love the show and movie… it is the other full length movie my 2 year will watch (well and The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh).
I do prefer a redo of this park over the rumor of Avatarland in DAK.
I don't see Cars Land coming to Hollywood Studios, as Disney wants Disneyland to be more than just a local's park, but I do agree that they are planning some sort of land based on Pixar to compete with Universal. With Avatar land going to Animal Kingdom, Brazil going to Epcot, new Fantasyland and a western ride being set up by Lone Ranger for Magic Kingdom, I see Star Wars and Muppets being phased down, and Hollywood Studios going Pixar, this park will be used to sooth Lassitar's feathers after he doesn't get to be the new CEO of Disney. This is just my speculation.
This park needs the TLC to make it an all day park. These attractions might just do it. The area for Car Land would be perfect. The space is there -use it. Monsters Coaster has been rumored for years. The current Honey I Shrunk The Kids needs to go and replaced with rides used in Toyland Playland, Disney Paris. For Lucas Land an additional new show for Indy is needed, possibly another attracion dealing with a Young Indy. Over near the Tower of Terror, Disney needs to develop a ride similar to Pirates, but dealing with one of its live-action movies. 20,000 Leagues, Tron (should be in Tomorrow Land MK), Mary Poppins or to be dangerous – Prince of Persia. (They did it (ride to movie) with Pirates.)
The only problem with the Carthay Circle is that there's already a Carthay on Sunset Boulevard. So that would also have to change with a new facade for that store. Disney should do all they can to develop a star wars land; it needs another ride than Star Tours if it's to be a distinct land, don't you think? But if they can do that and pull off Cars Land as well, DHS will be hopping. And the hat can't go soon enough.
I think it’s perfect. I actually blogged about this very thing back in 2009. I always felt the backlot tour was on it’s last leg and that area needed to be an expansion of Pixar land, with a Radiator Springs Racer attraction as it’s highlight.
It is so true, we only go to HS for about half a day at most. We only visited the Great Movie Ride, Toy Story Mania (a couple of times), Tower of Terror, Rock n Roller Coaster, and ending the day with Fantasmic. Cars land would be perfect along with the Monsters Inc ride I think would keep park goes there longer and attract them as well. I think other Pixar attractions would be great as well like virtual UP Balloon, something fast with Incredibles, replace Honey I Shrunk the Kids playground with Bugs Life, something virtual archery and another part of the ride being interactive from Brave. HS could be an awesome park!
I don’t see Cars Land coming to Hollywood Studios, as Disney wants Disneyland to be more than just a local’s park, but I do agree that they are planning some sort of land based on Pixar to compete with Universal. With Avatar land going to Animal Kingdom, Brazil going to Epcot, new Fantasyland and a western ride being set up by Lone Ranger for Magic Kingdom, I see Star Wars and Muppets being phased down, and Hollywood Studios going Pixar, this park will be used to sooth Lassitar’s feathers after he doesn’t get to be the new CEO of Disney. This is just my speculation.
i do not think this will happen.
for the simple fact that the only reason DCA is doing so well is that these attractions are unique. Plunking duplicates of them in another park is just going to destroy that allure they have.
Whilst i fully agree that the studios needs some new magic added, i dont think its this
i do not think this will happen.
for the simple fact that the only reason DCA is doing so well is that these attractions are unique. Plunking duplicates of them in another park is just going to destroy that allure they have.
Whilst i fully agree that the studios needs some new magic added, i dont think its this
The only problem with the Carthay Circle is that there’s already a Carthay on Sunset Boulevard. So that would also have to change with a new facade for that store. Disney should do all they can to develop a star wars land; it needs another ride than Star Tours if it’s to be a distinct land, don’t you think? But if they can do that and pull off Cars Land as well, DHS will be hopping. And the hat can’t go soon enough.
Very excited about all this potential. Do you have any guesses or theories about when Disney might actually announce any of it, to lend credence to the rumor?
Sorry, but this just sounds too far-fetched to be believable. I might could see some of this, but overall it's just too big and bold of a plan for me to believe in its entirety. As others have said, it just sounds too much like a carbon copy of the DCA makeover. While I don't disagree that DHS needs some attention, and that the DCA makeover has been highly successful, I don't get why they would want to necessarily clone that altogether. I think the Carsland addition to DCA makes a lot of sense there, but not at DHS. From a financial perspective, I understand why they would do this, as most of the design work has been done, but it just seems lazy from a creative perspective and I think they can do a whole lot better.
I think it's the shot in the proverbial arm the Studios has needed for some time. When the "working" studio aspect shut down, along with the shutdown of the animation studio, that put the Studios in a MAJOR limbo. I've been saying that the park needed a MAJOR rehab for the last 7-10 years. I know it will take time, but it's got to have something done to make it viable to Universal and a remaining part of the 4-park set at WDW.
It's odd to me to see this being called a half-day park.
This is where my family usually spends most of our time when visiting Disney
World. It's my own personal favorite of the parks. And since I hold this park
so close to my heart, some of these changes bum me out. I don't want to see
Beauty and the Beast traded in for a Tangled musical. Every song from BatB is
amazing. The only one I remember from Tangled is I See the Light. I don’t see
it carrying as well. I also feel like any changes made to Rock N' Roller
Coaster and Tower of Terror would break my heart. Those are perfect as is.
I’m okay with sprucing up Fantasmic a little though. It
needs some updates. I also think additional theming for Star Wars and Muppets
is a great idea, especially adding the Cantina and a restaurant with the
Swedish Chef. Part of me can’t believe they haven’t done that already. It’s
genius. I’d be sad to see the Chinese Theater go, but I would love a better
replica of Carthay Circle to be the park’s icon. It’s perfect for Hollywood
Studios.
And of course, leave Cars Land for California. Let them have
their own attractions to draw in the crowds. Just give us that Monsters Inc
coaster we’ve been waiting for.
Very excited about all this potential. Do you have any guesses or theories about when Disney might actually announce any of it, to lend credence to the rumor?
Sorry, but this just sounds too far-fetched to be believable. I might could see some of this, but overall it’s just too big and bold of a plan for me to believe in its entirety. As others have said, it just sounds too much like a carbon copy of the DCA makeover. While I don’t disagree that DHS needs some attention, and that the DCA makeover has been highly successful, I don’t get why they would want to necessarily clone that altogether. I think the Carsland addition to DCA makes a lot of sense there, but not at DHS. From a financial perspective, I understand why they would do this, as most of the design work has been done, but it just seems lazy from a creative perspective and I think they can do a whole lot better.
I think it’s the shot in the proverbial arm the Studios has needed for some time. When the “working” studio aspect shut down, along with the shutdown of the animation studio, that put the Studios in a MAJOR limbo. I’ve been saying that the park needed a MAJOR rehab for the last 7-10 years. I know it will take time, but it’s got to have something done to make it viable to Universal and a remaining part of the 4-park set at WDW.
It’s odd to me to see this being called a half-day park.
This is where my family usually spends most of our time when visiting Disney
World. It’s my own personal favorite of the parks. And since I hold this park
so close to my heart, some of these changes bum me out. I don’t want to see
Beauty and the Beast traded in for a Tangled musical. Every song from BatB is
amazing. The only one I remember from Tangled is I See the Light. I don’t see
it carrying as well. I also feel like any changes made to Rock N’ Roller
Coaster and Tower of Terror would break my heart. Those are perfect as is.
I’m okay with sprucing up Fantasmic a little though. It
needs some updates. I also think additional theming for Star Wars and Muppets
is a great idea, especially adding the Cantina and a restaurant with the
Swedish Chef. Part of me can’t believe they haven’t done that already. It’s
genius. I’d be sad to see the Chinese Theater go, but I would love a better
replica of Carthay Circle to be the park’s icon. It’s perfect for Hollywood
Studios.
And of course, leave Cars Land for California. Let them have
their own attractions to draw in the crowds. Just give us that Monsters Inc
coaster we’ve been waiting for.
Sounds good, but let see how much they scale back as the cost goes up and up. I've been to Cars Land out here in CA and it is amazing! The whole revamp of DCA is awesome! Love the idea of the Star Wars land, and praying they don't downgrade Monsters Inc to the same thing as DCA. Have to agree, Disney Studios needs to be it's own, not a carbon copy of DCA, but it really really looks good on paper.
Sounds good, but let see how much they scale back as the cost goes up and up. I’ve been to Cars Land out here in CA and it is amazing! The whole revamp of DCA is awesome! Love the idea of the Star Wars land, and praying they don’t downgrade Monsters Inc to the same thing as DCA. Have to agree, Disney Studios needs to be it’s own, not a carbon copy of DCA, but it really really looks good on paper.
Disney Please expand Disneys Hollywood studios a monster inc roller coaster would be awesome, Expanding the muppets section would be awesome but with a new muppet attraction to replace Muppet 3D, a themed Resturant to the muppets with table service and a huge meal selection and off course Have the muppets interact with you at the restruant have the swedish chef put on a show for the guests at the resturant, Make a whole bunch of new shows Have a nightime spectacular simlar to fantasmic with The disney villians, Take Out the backlot tour and make a brand new attraction thats possibly another roller coaster, Please take out the great movie ride just putting my ideas out there disney :)
Disney Please expand Disneys Hollywood studios a monster inc roller coaster would be awesome, Expanding the muppets section would be awesome but with a new muppet attraction to replace Muppet 3D, a themed Resturant to the muppets with table service and a huge meal selection and off course Have the muppets interact with you at the restruant have the swedish chef put on a show for the guests at the resturant, Make a whole bunch of new shows Have a nightime spectacular simlar to fantasmic with The disney villians, Take Out the backlot tour and make a brand new attraction thats possibly another roller coaster, Please take out the great movie ride just putting my ideas out there disney :)
I would love for Carsland to be out here….we have all boys, so the whole new Fantasyland isn't really appealing to us, and I don't think we will be able to get out to Cali anytime soon. I wonder if they will incorporate any Marvel shows/rides in this revamp?
I would love for Carsland to be out here….we have all boys, so the whole new Fantasyland isn't really appealing to us, and I don't think we will be able to get out to Cali anytime soon. I wonder if they will incorporate any Marvel shows/rides in this revamp?
omg yes, please yes, This is the one park I skip every year. I soooo want to like this park and this would definately make it a winner. The only other thing Id like to see added would be an Indiana Jones Ride like TDS or DIsney in California
omg yes, please yes, This is the one park I skip every year. I soooo want to like this park and this would definately make it a winner. The only other thing Id like to see added would be an Indiana Jones Ride like TDS or DIsney in California
They better not touch Beauty… :/ It's been open as long as the movie's been out, its a classic, it needs to stay.
They better not touch Beauty… :/ It’s been open as long as the movie’s been out, its a classic, it needs to stay.
Bring the TV shows back and film movies that is. What p eop let real lay want.That's what Walt would have wanted
Bring the TV shows back and film movies that is. What p eop let real lay want.That’s what Walt would have wanted
Sounds like an ambitious plan! I hope that it gets implemented. I too would be sad to see some things change for nostalgia sake but think that overall this would definitely be an improvement. As much as I liked the idea of a working studio it just wasn't financially profitable for the company to continue to operate. As I think back over the years there weren't many fond memories that I have based on any production work at the Studios.
I wouldn't worry too much about the copying of attractions at both parks because this has been done for years (e.g. Haunted Mansion, Space Mnt, Splash Mnt., ToT, et al) and each attraction has it's own identity at each location. I for one will be glad to see Cars Land replace the existing stunt show as it is, for me at least, a show I only want to see once. While I love the look of the Chinese theater for the GMR facade and wish it could have remained the icon for the park that it once was I would not be upset to see a treatment similar to the new Carthay Circle theater at DCA. PLUS we get rid of the BAH!!!
The reality is that the company needs to get people in the park for the day and any new attractions that help do that will help the bottom line, which in turn help to provide for additional attractions.
Sounds like an ambitious plan! I hope that it gets implemented. I too would be sad to see some things change for nostalgia sake but think that overall this would definitely be an improvement. As much as I liked the idea of a working studio it just wasn't financially profitable for the company to continue to operate. As I think back over the years there weren't many fond memories that I have based on any production work at the Studios.
I wouldn't worry too much about the copying of attractions at both parks because this has been done for years (e.g. Haunted Mansion, Space Mnt, Splash Mnt., ToT, et al) and each attraction has it's own identity at each location. I for one will be glad to see Cars Land replace the existing stunt show as it is, for me at least, a show I only want to see once. While I love the look of the Chinese theater for the GMR facade and wish it could have remained the icon for the park that it once was I would not be upset to see a treatment similar to the new Carthay Circle theater at DCA. PLUS we get rid of the BAH!!!
The reality is that the company needs to get people in the park for the day and any new attractions that help do that will help the bottom line, which in turn help to provide for additional attractions.
I actually think it's a GREAT idea and I can't believe so many people are against Cars land….Both parks have a few of the same rides but in reality they are both very different. I say bring on Cars land PLEASE!!!!! I've been to Disney in California and just did NOT like it, it doesn't have the magic that Orlando has. Sad about Beauty & the beast though I love that show and never miss it. Rock & Roller coaster can be updated but only taking out Aerosmith and adding something else, TOT is perfect the way it is.
I respectfully disagree. In my opinion the original Disneyland is by far the best Disney theme park. DCA has left much to be desired, but with Cars Land it’s now a great park. And, of course, you can’t beat the weather in Southern California.
I actually think it’s a GREAT idea and I can’t believe so many people are against Cars land….Both parks have a few of the same rides but in reality they are both very different. I say bring on Cars land PLEASE!!!!! I’ve been to Disney in California and just did NOT like it, it doesn’t have the magic that Orlando has. Sad about Beauty & the beast though I love that show and never miss it. Rock & Roller coaster can be updated but only taking out Aerosmith and adding something else, TOT is perfect the way it is.
I hope every bit of this comes true. The backlot tour needs to go or have a major overhaul. The great movie ride needs a total makeover and Lights motor action needs the same. I am surprised that something in line with Marvel or the Avengers isn't planned but I am not sure whats going with the UO license for Island of Adventure; Maybe that needs to expire.
I think it's great all the updates for HS. It has needed and update for it outdated attractions. We've seen them a few times and skip them when we go now. Great movie ride, Indiana Jones, backlot tour these are just a few , I mean once you know whats coming its boring. I would love to see them Make a Star Wars land and expand the Muppets and a monsters coaster would be awesome. The Cantina is great and another ride would also be great. I'm not sure about getting rid of the Hat or Beauty and the Beast, they are very loved. Hope they do it and soon..
I hope every bit of this comes true. The backlot tour needs to go or have a major overhaul. The great movie ride needs a total makeover and Lights motor action needs the same. I am surprised that something in line with Marvel or the Avengers isn’t planned but I am not sure whats going with the UO license for Island of Adventure; Maybe that needs to expire.
I think it’s great all the updates for HS. It has needed and update for it outdated attractions. We’ve seen them a few times and skip them when we go now. Great movie ride, Indiana Jones, backlot tour these are just a few , I mean once you know whats coming its boring. I would love to see them Make a Star Wars land and expand the Muppets and a monsters coaster would be awesome. The Cantina is great and another ride would also be great. I’m not sure about getting rid of the Hat or Beauty and the Beast, they are very loved. Hope they do it and soon..
Trust me, you want Cars Land Orlando to be very, very similar to Cars Land DCA. The entire attraction is amazingly well done, why mess with perfection? Be careful what you wish for or you might end up with a diluted attraction i.e. Pirates of the Caribbean at WDW Magic Kingdom.
I respectfully disagree. In my opinion the original Disneyland is by far the best Disney theme park. DCA has left much to be desired, but with Cars Land it's now a great park. And, of course, you can't beat the weather in Southern California.
Trust me, you want Cars Land Orlando to be very, very similar to Cars Land DCA. The entire attraction is amazingly well done, why mess with perfection? Be careful what you wish for or you might end up with a diluted attraction i.e. Pirates of the Caribbean at WDW Magic Kingdom.
They should simply put make their own thing, not copy Carsland. Make something equally grand, but unique and Disney can make a lot more money by getting more people to visit both coasts.
They should simply put make their own thing, not copy Carsland. Make something equally grand, but unique and Disney can make a lot more money by getting more people to visit both coasts.
No copy of Cars land!!! Make a new land with one of the newer Pixar movies
No copy of Cars land!!! Make a new land with one of the newer Pixar movies
I like everything except getting rid of the Sorcerers Hat!!! How could they do that? Also getting rid of pizza planet would probably be a bad idea too. I know little kids love it.
I cannot believe they would get rid of the Sorceror's Hat! What will they do with it? It's an icon!
And now we see two of the parades leaving, and the first steps of some of these things currently in progress.
Will miss the big hat !!! I heard that there was going to be an Avater park too…Any info on that?
Ugh, I hope not with the Toyland Playland. Those are basically carnival rides with a cutesy Toy Story theme. They have terrible rider capacity and load slowly for something not that exciting. The RC Racer only holds 20 people for a less-than-a-minute journey, and it takes riders longer to get seated in the vehicle than it does to ride.
I hope Carsland stays in CA, just for the fact that it is a draw for that park right now. It gives people a reason to come to CA in addition to FL. I agree Hollywood studios needs a makeover, but am hoping they can do a big WOW with another theme!
I think Cars Land would be amazing!!! As someone who has been to both parks, we prefer Florida and really don't like to go to California. We would love to have our son to be able to go to Cars Land. He's a baby now, but he already loves cars. We think it would be an amazing contribution to the park. We find DHS to usually be a disappointment and it really needs some help. Even if they just did one of those things, it would be an improvement. We just go for Star Wars, Toy Story, and Disney Jr, then leave. I would love to see the park re-invented to make it more relevant. Look at the success of the new fantasyland!