Star Wars Land announced for Disney's Hollywood Studios

[FutureCEO]

Looks amazing. Probably to built by 2020

But is this really news to anybody after Star Wars rumors for months now.

 

[afar28]

Super excited. Wasn't expecting much today, but it was probably necessary with all the recent closures at DHS.
The rides sound very interesting though. Customized secret mission while controlling the Millenium Falcon? Sounds like it could be incredible if done properly.

 

[Horizons '83]

Would they take out Lights, muppets and Backlot for the 14 acres?

 

[danlb_2000]

I hope not.

For the IP and the scope I'd have hoped for more than just 2 attractions let alone that.

I am ok with two new rides, as long as they are good ones.

 

[zero creativity]

Can't wait for aerial photography during construction.

 

[Mike S]

So glad for this news to be announced, but I can't help but feel a little slighted at only 2 attractions in the "largest themed land" ever!

Not doing a "this vs. that" here, but WWoHP has two lands with only three new rides between them. Disney can do this with only two rides if the land itself is totally immersive. I was only expecting one E-Ticket anyway so my expectations were actually surpassed. Well done Disney

 

[afar28]

Also, while uniqueness is always good, it's probably good that this land is going in both US parks. Our Orlando one can't be cheaped out on, as it'll probably be identical in both.

 

[jt04]

Now bring on the details please

Looking forward to the new SW forum sticky soon.

Please.

 

[wdwgreek]

Would they take out Lights, muppets and Backlot for the 14 acres?

On gogle maps that seems to be about 14 acres....

 

[Horizons '83]

Also I really like what they seem to be going did with having specific themes for each area, Pixar / Star Wars / Hollywood. It helps define the park whereas today it's just a muddy mess

 

[Frankie The Beer]

At the risk of being "that guy" could one of these "new" attractions just be a reworked Star Tours?

Rereading the press release it say two signature attractions, not two new signature attractions. Makes you wonder.

 

[schuelma]

I am ok with two new rides, as long as they are good ones.

Yeah- 2 great new rides, plus Star Tours and Jedi Academy would be enough, I think.

 

[Darth Sidious]

Yeah- 2 great new rides, plus Star Tours and Jedi Academy would be enough, I think.

Plus Cantina, shops and likely other experiences... all in character. Not to mention Star Wars characters walking around.

 

[kap91]

But, but... Star Wars has nothing to do with the theme of Disneyland park or Hollywood studios - what does a foreign planet based on a specific ip have to do with a park about general themes or making movies? This completely ruins everything! Plus the movies are crap - just a western in space and its just gonna be star tours 3.0 and a fancy spinner.

^sarcasm

 

[SDisney90]

I know for a fact I'm a part of the minority here that doesn't like star wars..but, yep I'm THAT guy I knew it was probably coming and as of right now; I'm not ecstatic but I will go into this with an open mind especially with looking at the concept art..

 

[Mike S]

Lol

Not my text, someone sent me the pic.

 

[bakntime]

I hope not.

For the IP and the scope I'd have hoped for more than just 2 attractions let alone that.

Wizarding World @ IOA was one attraction, but that land is hyped as the greatest theme park expansion in world history.

Now. Details. Timeframe? Cost? Specifics? Attraction descriptions?

How much of that is usually available before a major theme park construction project breaks ground? I'm looking at Wizarding World 1/2, Avatar Land.... Unless things get leaked (like with Cars Land), attraction details are never announced this far out.

And this isn't to knock Universal or what they're doing. It's to point out there's a double standard.

 

[optjay]

Well, another reason to skip going to the studios!!!

 

[ToTBellHop]

At the risk of being "that guy" could one of these "new" attractions just be a reworked Star Tours?

No, because the land doesn't include Star Tours at DL.

 

[cosmicray]

So ready for this!