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DHS Disney Confirms Muppets Take Over Rock 'n' Roller Coaster at Hollywood Studios

Stripes

Premium Member
Would they even be able to announce that so soon? I thought Universal's Simpsons theme park rights still had 3 or so years left, and I feel like there would be weirdness there if the rightsholder-to-be tanked interest in the existing land by prematurely announcing the replacement.

Also, please don't be Simpsons. 🙏
If it doesn’t open for another 3 years I’m pretty sure they wouldn’t be violating the contract.
 

TheDisneyParksfanC8

Well-Known Member
Universal already used their biggest weapon, but Pokemon may be the next best thing. I'm not 100% sure on that because I don't know if Pokemon will translate well into a theme park land/attractions, or if it's something that will actually be a major draw to the more casual Pokemon fans, but it should be successful no matter what.

The Simpsons would be a laughably terrible and short-sighted move by Disney.
Someone on IU purported that he's heard Al Jeans secret project at 20th Century is a Simpsons movie 2. So maybe that's why Disney is also bullish on bringing Simpsons to DHS.
 

Stripes

Premium Member
Just an idea.

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The Leader of the Club

Well-Known Member
Here’s a possibility for everyone to consider:

Percy Jackson
Considered it. Moving on from it.

Disney has never substantially incorporated tv shows in their parks. I have no reason to believe Percy Jackson will be the exception.

Simpsons at least has a 35 year legacy under its belt, and has a proven track record of theme park success.
 

Ichabod Crane

Well-Known Member
Considered it. Moving on from it.

Disney has never substantially incorporated tv shows in their parks. I have no reason to believe Percy Jackson will be the exception.

Simpsons at least has a 35 year legacy under its belt, and has a proven track record of theme park success.
Ah but with Disney using Disney+ data to help determine what they put in their parks and Percy Jackson just so happening to be their most watched original from last year and it having recently received a very early green light for a third season, it’s not at all as impossible as you might think.

I’m not predicting Percy right now or anything, but I wouldn’t be so quick to brush it off.
 

The Leader of the Club

Well-Known Member
Ah but with Disney using Disney+ data to help determine what they put in their parks and Percy Jackson just so happening to be their most watched original from last year and it having recently received a very early green light for a third season, it’s not at all as impossible as you might think.

I’m not predicting Percy right now or anything, but I wouldn’t be so quick to brush it off.
I think it could see some form of representation in the future, but a full land is a big commitment. I’d expect more merch and maybe an entertainment offering of some kind first.
 

The Leader of the Club

Well-Known Member
Anyway, I’m cautiously optimistic for this one. I’ve been a champion of this IP in this attraction for YEARS. I hope they really go all-in, but even a bare-bones retheme here could be a welcome change of pace. Regardless, I hope this isn’t the only attraction the Muppets have in the pipeline.
 

rle4lunch

Well-Known Member
Hopefully they add a bit more light to the ride. I don't expect anything elaborate considering you're going 30-60 mph for just over a minute before you're finished.
 

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