Upcoming DHS closings ...

[WDW1974]

Look for the ridiculously long-running Beauty and the Beast stage show to end its run at the Studios following the holiday season. Right now, with no replacement as no show has gotten budget approval and likely won't until the entire Studios Extreme (or Less) Makeover gets decided on. Considering the success DCA castoff Block Party Bash had here, it's very likely that approval will also be given to take the current Pixar Parade when it ends its run in Anaheim, even if it can't start immediately here due to construction.

Also, the fanboi reviled American Idol Experience will be closing down by the end of second quarter 2014 as well with the space repurposed with a new attraction.

These decisions are made and will happen regardless of exactly how much $$$ the BoD gives The Weatherman to fix the Studios park.

 

[ThemeParks4Life]

You're on fire today Spirit! Thanks again for all the info

 

[Nemo14]

My head is spinning from all the news today. Maybe I'll go back to WDW in a few years....

 

[NoChesterHester]

Big changes afoot. Or they are throwing in the towel????

 

[Captain Neo]

Wow you are on fire today!

I haven't seen a big insider update from you since....maybe when star tours 2 got the greenlight and the wand was coming down a few years ago?

 

[WDW1974]

You're on fire today Spirit! Thanks again for all the info

I know. My B-Day week and I keep giving.

It's weird. It's like one hole got punched in the dike and now the dam of silence is collapsing.

 

[JenniferS]

Glad I got to see BatB for the first time last trip.
Kind of a "one a done" though, so I shan't really miss it.
Truth be told, for me, there's not a lot of repeatability in LMA or the Indy Stunt Spectacular either.
And Idol was a nice respite from the heat/rain - no more, no less. It certainly got formulaic with repeat visits - real fast.

 

[Genie of the Lamp]

I'd like to see a cinemagique 2.0 replace AIE. The park needs new/more rides though so that's fine.

 

[WDW1974]

Big changes afoot. Or they are throwing in the towel????

Changes are definitely coming and they will be substantial. ... As to towel throwing, I can make a compelling argument that they started doing that in O-Town before DAK even opened.

 

[ThemeParks4Life]

I know. My B-Day week and I keep giving.

It's weird. It's like one hole got punched in the dike and now the dam of silence is collapsing.

I have a question: When will IJ and SoA close?

 

[Nemo14]

Is this all part of the BIG SPIRITED change?

 

[WDW1974]

I'd like to see a cinemagique 2.0 replace AIE. The park needs new/more rides though so that's fine.

Never happen.

This project is all about Stars and Cars.

 

[Computer Magic]

My head is spinning from all the news today. Maybe I'll go back to WDW in a few years....

about 5 years

 

[WDW1974]

I have a question: When will IJ and SoA close?

Don't know. I'm of the belief they'll start in the back and work forward, but since the Star Wars stuff has all been fast-tracked, I really am not sure.

 

[Captain Neo]

Spirit do you think what's replacing American Idol is that X-Wing Spinner that Jim Hill talked about or something more significant?

Also, is the Star Wars stuff going to Orland different from the stuff going to Anaheim or virtually the same?

 

[Taylor]

Spirit do you think what's replacing American Idol is that X-Wing Spinner that Jim Hill talked about or something more significant?

My guess is that they are moving the Jedi academy there.

 

[WDW1974]

Spirit do you think what's replacing American Idol is that X-Wing Spinner that Jim Hill talked about or something more significant?

Also, is the Star Wars stuff going to Orland different from the stuff going to Anaheim or virtually the same?

No, I don't ...and I need more details on Anaheim before I make a call, but one would be ignorant to not think they are going to try and spread the costs around by cloning parts or complete attractions.

 

[Computer Magic]

Spirit do you think what's replacing American Idol is that X-Wing Spinner that Jim Hill talked about or something more significant?

Also, is the Star Wars stuff going to Orland different from the stuff going to Anaheim or virtually the same?

I wouldn't think they would gut out the auditorium seating? Seems something along the lines where people can set and be entertained. At least I hope sure. AI may not be a fan favorite but it is a 20 minute show vs a 3 minute ride.

 

[NoChesterHester]

...since the Star Wars stuff has all been fast-tracked, I really am not sure.

Fast tracked in Disney terms (3-1/2 years) or real world?

 

[FutureWorld1982]

Never happen.

This project is all about Stars and Cars.

So, the parade is coming back?
(Photo from Tripadvisor).