Is Disney's Hollywood Studios' theme a bit loose?

[mharrington]

Does anyone think that Disney's Hollywood Studios' theme of movies is a bit loose for a theme? It seems like it. It seems like it is WDW's resident "anything" park, for a lack of better words. Is that supposed to be the case?

 

[Tom Morrow]

I don't see it as really any different than any other studio style park, they're all just kind of "anything goes as long as its vaguely related to movies/tv/music".

Also at this point, they're already so loose with the original themes in all the parks that it doesn't matter to me. I'd love to see a theme park only add attractions that enhance the theme of the land its added to rather than just loosely tying something popular in.

 

[NiarrNDisney]

I don't see it as really any different than any other studio style park, they're all just kind of "anything goes as long as its vaguely related to movies/tv/music".

Also at this point, they're already so loose with the original themes in all the parks that it doesn't matter to me. I'd love to see a theme park only add attractions that enhance the theme of the land its added to rather than just loosely tying something popular in.

what they said!

 

[AndyS2992]

No I don't see anything wrong with it and have stated so many times. Everything is linked to movies and the Studio industry (Movies, TV, Music, Theatre etc) in one way or another.

Great Movie Ride: Museum of classic movies
Tower of Terror: Hollywood Hotel/Ride into the Twilight Zone
Rock N Rollercoaster: Trip through a music studio/to a concert. Disney has many music companies.
Star Tours: Ride though the Star Wars Universe
Backlot Tour: See how movies are made
Lights Motors: See movie stunts and how they are performed
Indiana Jones: See movie stunts and how they are performed
Beauty and the Beast: Watch a real live theatrical production
Little Mermaid: Watch a real live theatrical production
Disney Junior: Watch a real live theatrical production based on the Channel
Disney Animation: See how Disney animates through the years
Fantasmic: Watch scenes from Disney movies
Sounds Dangerous: See how the use of sound works in movies
Toy Story Mania: Ride into the Toy Story movie universe
Ameircan Idol: Get a feel of how the TV show is put togther.

The streets are named after famous streets in Los Angeles/Hollywood. There are movie sets and scenery everywhere.

See? I have no idea why people have a problem with the theme. There is nothing wrong with it.

 

[real mad hatter]

Hold the phone! Come to think of it Mmmm! I remember visiting downtown Los Angeles and Graums Chinese theatre and the walk of stars.And every second shop was selling sleazy stuff,from whips to leather bondage masks.My first impression of Downtown Hollywood was,well lets say,not impressionable. I like Walts version better.

 

[juniorthomas]

Hold the phone! Come to think of it Mmmm! I remember visiting downtown Los Angeles and Graums Chinese theatre and the walk of stars.And every second shop was selling sleazy stuff,from whips to leather bondage masks.My first impression of Downtown Hollywood was,well lets say,not impressionable. I like Walts version better.

Though I'm sure there's some crazy out there who prefers the sleazy leather version more... To each his own.

 

[real mad hatter]

Though I'm sure there's some crazy out there who prefers the sleazy leather version more... To each his own.

Come to think of it,Iam sure I saw one of the Village people.

 

[Hakunamatata]

Hold the phone! Come to think of it Mmmm! I remember visiting downtown Los Angeles and Graums Chinese theatre and the walk of stars.And every second shop was selling sleazy stuff,from whips to leather bondage masks.My first impression of Downtown Hollywood was,well lets say,not impressionable. I like Walts version better.

I think its more of The Disney Company's version than Walt. Walt had been gone quite a while before the studios were built. He was more focused on E.P.C.O.T.

 

[ratherbeinwdw]

Hold the phone! Come to think of it Mmmm! I remember visiting downtown Los Angeles and Graums Chinese theatre and the walk of stars.And every second shop was selling sleazy stuff,from whips to leather bondage masks.My first impression of Downtown Hollywood was,well lets say,not impressionable. I like Walts version better.

We were also disappointed when we visited our son who lives in Hollywood. To walk out and see the Hollywood sign was impressive, but after living in a very clean city, it just seemed so dirty. We did go to areas around LA that were impressive though. We enjoyed the Disney Theater and soda bar down from GCT.

 

[sshindel]

The dedicating quote is:

The World you have entered was created by The Walt Disney Company and is dedicated to Hollywood—not a place on a map, but a state of mind that exists wherever people dream and wonder and imagine, a place where illusion and reality are fused by technological magic. We welcome you to a Hollywood that never was—and always will be.
—Michael Eisner, May 1, 1989

Get rid of that silly big hat and it helps quite a bit with the theme. The park is the second-most in need for a massive overhaul.

 

[George]

I think its more of The Disney Company's version than Walt. Walt had been gone quite a while before the studios were built. He was more focused on E.P.C.O.T.

Ummm....I hate to say, but they have a weekly seance where they communicate with Walt.

Does anyone think that Disney's Hollywood Studios' theme of movies is a bit loose for a theme? It seems like it. It seems like it is WDW's resident "anything" park, for a lack of better words. Is that supposed to be the case?

Is any theme as loose as "magic kingdom"?

Get rid of that silly big hat and it helps quite a bit with the theme. The park is the second-most in need for a massive overhaul.

Yeah, and having a working studios helps too.

 

[marni1971]

It's not as good as it was, but with seem help could be amazing again.

 

[ratherbeinwdw]

I really don't care if something matches the theme. When I watch any of their specials explaining the reasoning, it makes good sense to me. Of course the theming really makes it special, but you could put Pirates by Pooh and it wouldn't hurt my fun.

 

[sshindel]

I really don't care if something matches the theme. When I watch any of their specials explaining the reasoning, it makes good sense to me. Of course the theming really makes it special, but you could put Pirates by Pooh and it wouldn't hurt my fun.

So, quesiton, you don't feel that the theming adds to the attraction that you are enjoying / about to enjoy? If Pirates was in a big square building with a standard switchback line in an empty room, the ride would be as enjoyable as it is now? If Pooh had a standard facade, something you would find at a local fair (the ride inside is exactly the same), it would be the same?

I'm not judging you, just trying to understand an opinion that seems to be exactly opposite of mine.

 

[Hakunamatata]

Ummm....I hate to say, but they have a weekly seance where they communicate with Walt.

Well, I guess we dont have to ponder "What would Walt do?" anymore....

 

[juniorthomas]

Come to think of it,Iam sure I saw one of the Village people.

 

[ratherbeinwdw]

So, quesiton, you don't feel that the theming adds to the attraction that you are enjoying / about to enjoy? If Pirates was in a big square building with a standard switchback line in an empty room, the ride would be as enjoyable as it is now? If Pooh had a standard facade, something you would find at a local fair (the ride inside is exactly the same), it would be the same?

I'm not judging you, just trying to understand an opinion that seems to be exactly opposite of mine.

Not what I said. My understanding is that the question is about a ride fitting an area theme, not the ride itself being themed. The theme within the ride and the building itself is very important. Maybe I misread the original post.

 

[taz0162]

Hold the phone! Come to think of it Mmmm! I remember visiting downtown Los Angeles and Graums Chinese theatre and the walk of stars.And every second shop was selling sleazy stuff,from whips to leather bondage masks.My first impression of Downtown Hollywood was,well lets say,not impressionable. I like Walts version better.

Yeah, Hatter I don't think Walt would have included that side of Hollywood into his parks.

 

[sshindel]

Not what I said. My understanding is that the question is about a ride fitting an area theme, not the ride itself being themed. The theme within the ride and the building itself is very important. Maybe I misread the original post.

I guess I mistook the following part:

Of course the theming really makes it special, but you could put Pirates by Pooh and it wouldn't hurt my fun.

I took it a step further than you had intended. To me, the theming of the park, the theming of the area, the themeing of the queue, and the theming of the ride all play a part in "setting the stage" for the ride itself. The theming of the queue should be an extension of the theming of the ride. The theming of the queue/ride should be associated with the theming of the area that it sits in. Walking into the "land" should start to tell the story, help you to suspend your disbelief so that you are able to be more immersed in the attraction you are about to enjoy.

I think I just took one extra step than you were. Pirates sitting next to Pooh in my mind breaks the second level, the immersion in the overall theme that allows us to really be immersed in the world of the pirates.

 

[Californian Elitist]

Like @Tom Morrow said, all studio parks are loose, because their concept is movies television... There are thousands upon thousands of movies to choose from to create some sort of attraction. It usually always works because you could say the attraction is based upon this movie or that movie or that show, etc..

Look at Universal Studios Hollywood. You've got The Simpsons, The Mummy, Jurrassic Park, Transformers, Shrek and others all in one park.