DHS What should they do with Animation Courtyard?

[lentesta]

Quoting myself from July 5:

I’ve heard that one short-term concept here is to replace Launch Bay with …

Stop me if you’ve heard this before

… a series of walk-thru exhibits about Disney animation.

Which, okay, is relatively straightforward and inexpensive. They could use it to promote tons of upcoming projects. Meets the synergy goal.

If that’s the case, I think they should play it like a “buddy movie”. Cast a comedian who doesn’t understand animation and someone really strait-laced to explain it. I’m pretty sure I could have a script ready in a couple hours.

I know who's working on this. I don't think it's a permanent thing - it's a placeholder while they figure out Phase 2.

Moderately surprised that Disney Junior is closing for this too. That's a decent amount of lost capacity. I need to understand what's going on there.

 

[dizneycrazy09]

Feels like they may recycle some of the ideas from the Play! Pavilion in this space…

 

[Surferboy567]

I don't think it's a permanent thing - it's a placeholder while they figure out Phase 2.

Moderately surprised that Disney Junior is closing for this too. That's a decent amount of lost capacity. I need to understand what's going on there.

This seems like a lot of effort to go though for not a permanent thing. I bet this lasts at least 5-6 years. We are even losing the arch for it.

 

[Gusey]

Moderately surprised that Disney Junior is closing for this too. That's a decent amount of lost capacity. I need to understand what's going on there.

It's getting replaced by another Disney Junior show, right?
"This special nod to the legendary Walt Disney Studios Lot includes our version of the Studio Theater, which will continue to house “The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure,” and over at the soundstage, you’ll find a fresh Disney Jr. show."

 

[The Rocketeer]

I really like this! I’m okay with losing the arch since it has looked bad since the new logo and repaint in 2019, IMO.

 

[Surferboy567]

Why did they announce this now and not at D23? I’m happy they are finally doing something with the courtyard but they could of gotten a big splash at D23…unless their is a spark

 

[monothingie]

Quoting myself from July 5:



I know who's working on this. I don't think it's a permanent thing - it's a placeholder while they figure out Phase 2.

Moderately surprised that Disney Junior is closing for this too. That's a decent amount of lost capacity. I need to understand what's going on there.

So whatever is phase 2 will be into the early 2030's then...if even.

It's a shame this company can't do anything dynamically.

 

[esskay]

I don't think it's a permanent thing - it's a placeholder while they figure out Phase 2.

Seems like that whole area of HS is in permanent placeholder mode. I can't think of anything of any real significant worth that's been there since the closure of the backlot tour, everything has felt like a temporary placeholder until someone found some cash to finally level that entire section of the park and start over.

 

[Vinnie Mac]

Feels like they may recycle some of the ideas from the Play! Pavilion in this space…

That was my exact thought too. This sounds like revamped Play Pavillion plans which is cool

 

[surfsupdon]

This is nice.

 

[Surferboy567]

Animation Academy is moving into that theater space? That would make me visit every time I’m in the studios.

 

[Vinnie Mac]

I know this seems like a temporary solution but this is probably the best thing they could do with this space that doesn't include demolishing the whole thing and building an actual land. I have no complaints, I'm a fan. And we even get the sorcerers hat back in Hollywood Studios (kinda!)

 

[CaptinEO]

Glad to have something classic Disney related for once and not just a random marvel or pixar IP. This is a perfect fit and also has the hollywood studios behind the scenes theme. Looking forward to this.

 

[LSLS]

Quoting myself from July 5:



I know who's working on this. I don't think it's a permanent thing - it's a placeholder while they figure out Phase 2.

Moderately surprised that Disney Junior is closing for this too. That's a decent amount of lost capacity. I need to understand what's going on there.

I like this for a temp thing, but as someone who harps on capacity at 3 of the parks, you hit on my big question with the Disney Junior closing.

 

[jaxonp]

Why did they announce this now and not at D23? I’m happy they are finally doing something with the courtyard but they could of gotten a big splash at D23…unless their is a spark

Because it’s hardly worth announcing.

 

[Surferboy567]

Because it’s hardly worth announcing.

Considering what they usually announce at Destination D23, this would of been big.

 

[Supernova]

This made me smile. Excited. Hope we get some more detail at D23, pretty surprised they didn’t announce it there

 

[FigmentFan82]

Pleasantly surprised by this! I think this is a great direction to go to freshen up the area, give guests something relatively new to experience, and allow them time to figure out the a great long term solution as well.

Bravo for going the overall animation route! I think as far as temporary attractions go, they hit the nail on the head here.

 

[SageOfTime]

I mean, this is better. I hope what Len said holds true and this is truly temporary, because this space needs something more substantial in the long term, but, for now, I think this is solid enough to bring a little bit of life back to AC. Looking at the concept art, I LOVE how it's modeled after the WDAS lot.

 

[castlecake2.0]

Quoting myself from July 5:



I know who's working on this. I don't think it's a permanent thing - it's a placeholder while they figure out Phase 2.

Moderately surprised that Disney Junior is closing for this too. That's a decent amount of lost capacity. I need to understand what's going on there.

I wonder if going into the “cooler” months we see an outdoor dance party type thing pop up somewhere to try to offset DisneyJr.

Even if just a placeholder I think it’ll bring a great refresh to this area that has been dying for so long.